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• 🚨 Line-ups for América v Columbus Crew

  27-08-2026 04:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Line-ups for América v Columbus CrewAmérica returns to Leagues Cup action in a do-or-die match against Columbus Crew. There are no second chances to secure a spot in the competition’s quarterfinals.América Starting XIColumbus Crew Starting XIDon’t miss the details with OneFootball.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Gore close to Luton loan; Amass and Leon futures still to be sorted

  28-08-2026 08:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United midfielder Dan Gore is in advanced talks to join League One Luton Town on loan.Gore spent last term at Rotherham, where he made 34 appearances.Although he was part of Michael Carrick's squad for the start of pre-season, the plan had always been for Gore to spend the season away from Old Trafford.The 21-year-old had a number of options, but it is thought working with Jack Wilshere, who played in a similar position, has been a key factor in Gore's choice, although a
  
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• 🗞 Today's back pages: Barça take a leader's step, Bar-cola Iraola...

  28-08-2026 08:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞 Today's back pages: Barça take a leader's step, Bar-cola Iraola...Friday, August 28, arrives with the aftermath of La Liga, the aftermath of the Champions League draw, plenty of end-of-transfer-window news, and on the eve of the Europa League and Conference draw.
  So let’s take a look at the front pages of the most important newspapers...MARCAASSPORTMundo DeportivoSuperdeporteMirror SportStar SportLa Gazzetta dello SportCorriere dello SportA BolaThis article was translated
  
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• Rio Ngumoha future in the balance after Liverpool strike mega-deal

  28-08-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rio Ngumoha future in the balance after Liverpool strike mega-dealWhat does Rio Ngumoha's future look like? It's all in the balance after a Liverpool mega-deal was struck.Liverpool have made the news on Thursday morning as they struck a gigantic deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola. The Frenchman is now set to move for around £100m guaranteed, potentially rising to £120m.That’s a massive amount. It’s potentially the most Liverpool have ever spent on a player
  
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• Fery beats Kovacevic to reach Winston-Salem semi-final

  28-08-2026 08:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arthur Fery is 37th in the ATP world rankings[Reuters]Britain's Arthur Fery came from a set down to beat Aleksandar Kovacevic and book his place in the semi-finals of the Winston-Salem Open. Fourth seed Fery, who won five games in a row from 5-5 in the second set, claimed a 3-6 7-5 6-3 victory in Thursday's last-eight match in North Carolina. After breaking Kovacevic to take the second set, Fery opened up a 3-0 lead in the third, serving out to clinch his first semi-final appearance since Wimble
  
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• One word could haunt Filip Hrgovic after Moses Itauma taunts

  28-08-2026 08:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Look how scared I am, I am so scared,” Filip Hrgovic said, shaking his hands to emulate a quiver, and stretching his face into a Home Alone poster-esque expression. The thing is, he probably should be scared.That’s not to say he should be scared of Moses Itauma specifically, although Itauma has compiled considerable, compelling evidence as to why one would fear him; rather, Hrgovic’s cause for concern is the broader dynamic he has created ahead of their fight.Ahead
  
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• Flick talks Rodri, Raphinha, Espart, Gordon, Alvarez, UCL draw after Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Club

  28-08-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick talks Rodri, Raphinha, Espart, Gordon, Alvarez, UCL draw after Barcelona 2-0 Athletic ClubHansi Flick was pleased with far more than Barcelona’s 2-0 victory over Athletic Club at the Spotify Camp Nou, with the German coach using his post-match press conference to highlight a debut that had the home crowd on its feet.Rodri’s introduction was one of the standout moments of the evening. The new arrival received a warm ovation as he stepped onto the pitch, and Flick made no at
  
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• Crystal Palace vs Man City prediction: Premier League odds, betting tips and lineups

  28-08-2026 08:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace vs Man City tips: City to win to nil - 2/1 Bet365Haaland to score two or more - 5/1 Ladbrokes Manchester City left it late last weekend, and they know they will have to improve if they are to challenge Arsenal for the title, starting on Friday when they travel to the capital to face Crystal Palace (kick-off 8pm, live on Sky Sports).Two goals in the last six minutes from defenders Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol secured a 2-1 home win over Bournemouth, who took an early lead through
  
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• Real Madrid director delivers major update on late summer signings: ‘Window is still open’

  28-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid director delivers major update on late summer signings: ‘Window is still open’Real Madrid appear increasingly likely to finish the summer transfer window without another signing, with club director Emilio Butragueño reinforcing Jose Mourinho’s message that the current squad is effectively complete.Los Blancos have already been among the busiest clubs of the summer. Six new players, namely Yan Diomande, Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella, Ibr
  
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• The stats that show 'left winger by trade' Barcola's strengths

  28-08-2026 08:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool have twice paid more than £100m for players - midfielder Florian Wirtz and striker Alexander Isak - and could be about to do so again.Bradley Barcola moved to Paris St-Germain from Lyon in 2023 for a reported £38.5m fee. He is right footed, although he prefers to play on the left wing, but he can also play on the right or through the middle.With Mohamed Salah leaving on a free transfer at the end of last season, Liverpool clearly need to strengthen their attac
  
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• An on, then off, move seems to be back on the cards for a Manchester City defender

  28-08-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An on, then off, move seems to be back on the cards for a Manchester City defenderAt the beginning of this week it did seem that exciting young defender Stephen Mfuni would leave Manchester City to spend the 2026-27 season on loan with Coventry City. A move to the newly promoted side would have provided Mfuni with the opportunity to get a taste of the Premier League if he could earn a position in Frank Lampard’s lineup. However, Mfuni’s loan move to Coventry fell through as reported
  
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• What is the aim for Kompany, Kane and Bayern?

  28-08-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vincent Kompany and Harry Kane helped Bayern Munich to the German double last season [Getty Images]Bayern Munich start their latest title defence as overwhelming odds-on favourites to win the Bundesliga again - so what would consistute success this season?The German side are as short as 1-7 odds with bookmakers after winning 13 of the past 14 titles - and are chasing a hat-trick of successes.They host Stuttgart on Friday (19:30 BST) in a game you can watch live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport w
  
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• Liverpool closing in on signing African superstar

  28-08-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool closing in on signing African superstarLiverpool are now closing in on an African super talent. There's so much focus on the attack in these last few days of the window. Richard Hughes is trying to wrap up the signing of Bradley Barcola, which could be coming to a timely and successful conclusion in the coming days.But it's not just Barcola Liverpool are pursuing.In the past few days, the Reds have started to scramble for a suitable right-wing option. Ibrahim Mbaye was a target for a w
  
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• Yan Diomande: A record fee, huge expectations and an early battle for minutes at Real Madrid

  28-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yan Diomande: A record fee, huge expectations and an early battle for minutes at Real MadridYan Diomande arrived at Real Madrid this summer with a record-breaking price tag and the expectations that come with it. Two games into the 2026/27 La Liga season, though, the €125 million signing is still waiting for his first real moment in the spotlight.Real Madrid have started strongly, and the usual names have taken over the headlines. As such, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bell
  
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• Rodri’s debut, Cubarsi’s return | Three takeaways from Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Club

  28-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri’s debut, Cubarsi’s return | Three takeaways from Barcelona 2-0 Athletic ClubBarcelona made it six points in two games with their win over Athletic Club last night as they took the Basque giants down with a 2-0 scoreline at the Spotify Camp Nou.Pedri, Pau Cubarsi and Anthony Gordon entered the starting lineup on the night and the team looked comfortable, yet threatening from the get-go.Raphinha eventually scored the opener with some wonderful footwork and Barcelona toiled to ear
  
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• Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: Latest City team news & predicted City starting eleven

  28-08-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: Latest City team news & predicted City starting elevenManchester City face their first away trip of the 2026-27 Premier League tonight when they take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Enzo Maresca’s side will be looking to build momentum after their late come-from-behind victory at the Etihad Stadium last Sunday.Crystal Palace will be looking to grab their first points of the season after they were beaten 2-0 by Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium
  
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• 'This could be some ride' says Southend boss Dyer

  28-08-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southend United head coach Kieron Dyer says he is embracing the responsibility that management brings after leading his side to three wins from his first three games in charge.The Shrimpers recruited 10 new players over the summer and currently sit top of an embryonic National League table having picked up maximum points.Dyer, who was appointed as the club's head coach in June, is in his first managerial role after spells coaching at Ipswich Town and Chesterfield."The responsibility you have of
  
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• Have expensively assembled Rangers improved at all under McInnes?

  28-08-2026 07:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McInnes worked wonders with Hearts before returning to Rangers, where he had a playing spell [Getty Images]Where do you start? How do you catalogue the insipidness of Derek McInnes' Rangers team in Jablonec?How do you catalogue the Pedro-Caixinha-in-the-bushes level embarrassment that the club experienced in their exit from European football on Thursday?In Jablonec, Rangers were unspeakably awful, devoid of any cohesion, desire, threat, their manager reduced to saying how embarrassed and mortifi
  
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• 'A generational icon' - why wildcards abound for Venus Williams

  28-08-2026 07:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Venus Williams last won a singles match in July 2025 [Getty Images]Venus Williams has broken many acres of new ground as a tennis player, with five Wimbledon singles titles among her multiple achievements.The 46-year-old has been playing professionally for nearly 30 years, but her last 14 singles matches have all ended in defeat.With a world ranking of 611, Williams is reliant on wildcards to compete. She has had 11 already this season - and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) has offere
  
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• Sell Man Utd players already? FPL gameweek two dilemmas

  28-08-2026 07:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We are only one week into the Fantasy Premier League season and already there have been some surprise results, with Manchester United and Liverpool disappointing in particular.BBC Sport FPL expert Pras looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing FPL managers heading into gameweek two.Pras' big advice this week is that the "smartest play right now is patience"."One blank does not make a player finished, and one haul does not make him essential," he said. "Every gameweek adds information. Use it,
  
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• Parkinson expects Blues to make changes

  28-08-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson expects Birmingham City to make changes to their team for their Championship game tonight (20:00 BST) after the Blues were hammered by Brentford in the EFL Cup in midweek.Like Wrexham, the Blues have drawn both of their two Championship matches so far this season.But Chris Davies' men were thrashed 6-1 by the Premier League Bees in the second round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday night - with the 41-year-old head coach receiving criticism of late.Despite the n
  
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• Aston Villa set to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea despite UEFA transfer rule

  28-08-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa set to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea despite UEFA transfer ruleAston Villa are set to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea despite UEFA transfer rules, The Athletic reports.The Birmingham side will not lose the full accounting benefit of Morgan Rogers’ record move to Chelsea despite UEFA rules designed to prevent clubs from using player deals to improve their finances.Villa completed Rogers’ move to Chelsea in July for a reported £117 million, making it a record tr
  
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• Transfer talk not easy for Vipotnik - Matos

  28-08-2026 07:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Head coach Vitor Matos says a summer of transfer speculation has not been easy for Zan Vipotnik as the Slovenia striker waits to see whether he will stay at Swansea City.Vipotnik has been linked with a move having finished the 2025-26 season as the Championship's 23-goal leading scorer.But as the clock ticks down until Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline, Swansea say they have received no offers for Vipotnik since Hull City had a bid of about £10m rejected earli
  
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• One would could haunt Filip Hrgovic after Moses Itauma taunts

  28-08-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Look how scared I am, I am so scared,” Filip Hrgovic said, shaking his hands to emulate a quiver, and stretching his face into a Home Alone poster-esque expression. The thing is, he probably should be scared.That’s not to say he should be scared of Moses Itauma specifically, although Itauma has compiled considerable, compelling evidence as to why one would fear him; rather, Hrgovic’s cause for concern is the broader dynamic he has created ahead of their fight.Ahead
  
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• Novak Djokovic: Your time is now. Why US Open is Serb’s best chance to make history

  28-08-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eyes slapped shut as the sun rises beyond him, a meditating Novak Djokovic steadfastly smacks his chest, his arms and his legs. Then, cutting to the customary docu-series interview chair-of-doom, the Serb says: “I cannot say I feel content with what I have and who I am. I am always looking to be more: better, faster, stronger.” If you had to envisage how a 92-minute documentary about one of world sport’s most successful stars begins, these snippets would not follow the status q
  
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• Is Crystal Palace v Manchester City on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League clash

  28-08-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace and Manchester City continue their Premier League campaigns as the pair clash on the second weekend of the season.Palace suffered an early blow with defeat at Everton in their opener, with forward Ismaila Sarr absent from the squad amid a groin issue and transfer interest from clubs including Liverpool.Manchester City, meanwhile, began with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, and have since sealed a deal for young midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.Enzo Maresca’s side will be eyeing a second
  
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• Europa League draw: Start time, confirmed pots, qualified teams and how to watch

  28-08-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth, Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Celtic take their place in the Europa League draw – which will be revealed later this afternoon. Bournemouth have qualified for Europe for the first time in their history while Sunderland are back in a continental competition for the first time since 1974. Crystal Palace will be bidding for more European glory after their victory in the Conference League last season, meaning there will be three Premier League sides involved. Celtic, meanwhil
  
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• Why more football fans are following futsal betting online

  28-08-2026 06:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why more football fans are following futsal betting onlineCreated in 1930 by a Uruguayan teacher, futsal has subsequently become one of the most popular participation sports in the world.The game initially spread quickly around South America, before gaining wider popularity in countries where inclement weather conditions hindered outdoor sports.Fast forward to today, and futsal is a global phenomenon that attracts significant interest from broadcasters, sponsors and betting companies.Many footba
  
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• The New Era of Football Consumption: Revenue Records and Digital Fandom

  28-08-2026 06:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New Era of Football Consumption: Revenue Records and Digital FandomFollowing global football is no longer confined to watching a match for ninety minutes on a weekend afternoon. The modern supporter operates within a continuous cycle of information consumption, tracking tactical breakdowns, injury updates, and transfer market movements throughout the entire week. The transition from physical matchday attendance to a borderless digital ecosystem has fundamentally altered how the sport is cove
  
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• Chris Sale strikes out 11 in 5-hit shutout as Braves beat Yamamoto and Dodgers 1-0 for 3-game sweep

  28-08-2026 05:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA — Chris Sale struck out 11 in a five-hit shutout, Drake Baldwin launched a leadoff homer against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.Sale (13-9) did not walk a batter. The left-hander posted his fourth double-digit strikeout game this season and the 95th of his career, which ranks seventh all-time.Fans in the sellout crowd of 39,650 cheered when Sale strolled out to the mound for the ninth inn
  
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