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• 🎥 Neymar makes the difference as Santos turn it round v Macará

  14-08-2026 02:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Neymar makes the difference as Santos turn it round v MacaráSantos were caught off guard, lost two players to possible injuries in the first half, and had to dig deep.VAR didn’t exactly “help” either, but Peixe came from behind to beat Macará this Thursday (13).Gabigol and Willian Arão secured the 2-1 win in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.It was a hard-fought clash at Vila, with Neymar standing out in a major way.It was only Sa
  
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• Arsenal express interest in signing Quansah

  14-08-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jarell Quansah was part of the England squad at this summer's World Cup[Getty Images]Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah.BBC Sport understands that talks are at an exploratory stage at the moment but sources suggest a deal for the 23-year-old is possible.The potential move comes after Arsenal held further talks over a transfer for Aston Villa defender and England team-mate Ezri Konsa.Villa want a fee of around £60m for Konsa but Arsenal va
  
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• Gateshead sign former Newport winger Spellman

  14-08-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIchael Spellman was supporters' player of the year at Newport last season [Shutterstock]Gateshead have signed winger Michael Spellman on a one-year deal with an option for a further 12 months.The former Sunderland academy player and north-east native has spent the last two seasons with Newport County, making 72 appearances and scoring seven goals, but left the Welsh club when his contract expired in the summer.However, he said he was delighted to be returning north and cannot wait to make an im
  
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• Robinson on rebuilding, improving performance & Lyons injury

  14-08-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson has been speaking to the media ahead of Saturday's League Cup last 16 visit of Dundee.Here are the main points:After losing 2-0 away to Dundee in the league, he says they have to do "most things" better this time round and stresses "we all know we can raise our levels and that is what we will have to do".He adds "we will improve on every aspect of the performance".With Aberdeen facing criticism following that defeat at Dens Park last week, Robinson believes "
  
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• Report: Arsenal reject Milan approach for England U21 star Nwaneri

  14-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal reject Milan approach for England U21 star NwaneriReports in Italy claim that Milan have recently sent an offer to Arsenal to sign England U21 international Ethan Nwaneri on loan with an option to buy, but the Premier League side has not sanctioned the departure of the teenager.Arsenal unwilling to send Nwaneri to Milan with buy optionAccording to Friday’s reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Ruben Amorim is still hoping to add three new players to his squad before the clo
  
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• PSG move closer to reaching agreement with Ajax to sign Mika Godts

  14-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG move closer to reaching agreement with Ajax to sign Mika GodtsParis Saint-Germain and Ajax are reportedly close to reaching an agreement for the transfer of Mika Godts (21), according to information from journalist Sacha Tavolieri.An offer valued at €50m, excluding bonuses, could satisfy the Amsterdam-based club, whilst the various parties expect a major breakthrough in negotiations this Friday.Reported to be on the verge of joining PSG – with whom he is said to have already reach
  
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• Inter and Lazio restructure Frattesi deal after last-minute problem

  14-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter and Lazio restructure Frattesi deal after last-minute problemThe latest reports claim that the deal between Inter and Lazio involving central midfielder Davide Frattesi is now back on following fears that the transfer had hit a bureaucratic roadblock on Friday morning.Frattesi deal back on for Inter and LazioFrattesi had been expecting to travel to Rome to have a medical with Lazio on Friday morning ahead of a €15m transfer that would see the Nerazzurri retain a 50% sell-on clause, gi
  
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• Barcelona gem a strong favourite to win 2026 Golden Boy award

  14-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona gem a strong favourite to win 2026 Golden Boy awardBarcelona defender Pau Cubarsi is emerging as the leading candidate to win the 2026 Golden Boy award following an outstanding year for both club and country.According to Mundo Deportivo, the 19-year-old centre-back is currently regarded as a strong favourite for the prestigious award, which recognises the best young footballer playing in Europe aged under 21.Cubarsi’s chances received a major boost after his performances for Spai
  
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• 🚨 Maresca focused on Community Shield amid Rodri and Enzo transfer talk

  14-08-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Maresca focused on Community Shield amid Rodri and Enzo transfer talkManchester City manager Enzo Maresca has refused to be drawn into speculation over Rodri's future or a possible move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, insisting his focus is firmly on Sunday's Community Shield final.Speaking ahead of the clash, Maresca acknowledged that the transfer window remains open and that departures and arrivals are still possible, but revealed he had seen Rodri at the club's training groun
  
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• Preston's Small 'making good progress' on return

  14-08-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Preston North End left-back Thierry Small could be in contention to play in their opening Championship game against Bolton on Saturday (12:30 BST).The 21-year-old picked up an ankle knock during a pre-season game against Bamber Bridge in July and boss Paul Heckingbottom is keeping an eye on "how he reacts" as he returns to training before making a decision."[Small] has made good progress this last week," Heckingbottom said. "He trained fully today. In fact, he's out there now doing
  
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• Borussia Dortmund pull out of Said El Mala race

  14-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund pull out of Said El Mala raceAfter seeing their fourth offer for Cologne’s Said El Mala rejected, Borussia Dortmund have temporarily pulled out of the race to sign the young starlet.According to a report by Florian Plettenberg, Cologne are demanding at least €50m guaranteed for El Mala, who scored 13 goals and provided five assists in his maiden Bundesliga season.BVB’s reported €55m offer including bonuses wasn’t enough for the Billy Goats – as
  
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• Pick of the stats: Middlesbrough v Lincoln City

  14-08-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time in 65 years Lincoln will play in the second tier of English football on Saturday (15:00 BST) as they begin their campaign at beaten play-off finalists Middlesbrough.The Imps won at Derby in the EFL Cup first round last weekend and lost just once in the past 15 seasons on the opening day.Boro overcame Wrexham in the EFL Cup and have lost only one of their past five curtain-raisers.This is the first meeting between Middlesbrough and Lincoln City in any competition since April 19
  
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• Peterborough sign Kelly, Williams and Masara

  14-08-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kelly was named in the 2025-26 League Two team of the season [Getty Images]Peterborough United have signed midfielder Liam Kelly, winger Ethan Williams and forward Vernon Masara for undisclosed fees.Kelly, 30, joins from League One rivals MK Dons, having been named in the 2025-26 League Two team of the season.Posh said the fee paid to Manchester United for Williams was "sizeable". The 20-year-old was recently part of the Red Devils' pre-season tour of Finland, Norway and Sweden but did not make
  
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• Arsenal in talks to sign £43m former Liverpool player

  14-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal in talks to sign £43m former Liverpool playerArsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of former Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah, though it may not be an easy deal to do.Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty ImagesSky Sports News report that Arsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a possible deal for Jarell Quansah, with Mikel Arteta viewing Quansah as a good addition given his ability to play at both centre-back and right-back.Quansah was involved with Englan
  
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• Man City news conference: 'Anything can happen' - Maresca on Rodri's future

  14-08-2026 12:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City news conference: Enzo Maresca says "anything can happen" when asked about the future of RodriMaresca refused to talk about the reports they want to sign Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, saying "it is not right to talk about other club's players"Chelsea set a deadline of 17:00 BST on Friday for bids of over £120m for FernandezIf Rodri follows Reijnders out of the club - who could replace him? Bouaddi | Scott | Mac Allister | FernandezFollow Manchester City all season with our dedic
  
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• Rangers pull out of deal for PSV winger Driouech

  14-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers have withdrawn from a proposed deal to sign PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech, with the player carrying an injury.The 24-year-old was at Ibrox to watch Rangers's 1-1 draw with Jagiellonia Bialystok, but will now return to the Dutch champions.Driouech, who predominantly plays on the left, scored nine goals and provided eight assists in 40 appearances last season.However, he was often used as a substitute, starting just once in PSV's eight Champions League outings and coming off the be
  
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• Jimmy Rimmer: European Cup winner with Man United and Aston Villa dies aged 78

  14-08-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at the age of 78.An ever-present during Villa’s title-winning campaign in 1980-81, Rimmer is famously remembered for coming off with a neck injury just nine minutes into the 1982 European Cup final, which Villa won 1-0 against Bayern Munich in Rotterdam.It was the second time he had watched his side win a European final from the sidelines, having been a substitute 14 years earlier when Manchester United beat Benfica
  
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• Cheltenham sign striker Weimann on free transfer

  14-08-2026 12:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andreas Weimann went on loan to Rapid Vienna last season [Cheltenham Town]Cheltenham Town have completed the signing of former Bristol City, Aston Villa and Derby striker Andreas Weimann. The 35-year-old was most recently at the Rams but following the expiration of his contract over the summer joins Steve Cotterill's League Two side on a free transfer. Weimann played 27 times last season and Pride Park and scored once before going on loan to Austrian Bundesliga team Rapid Vienna. His career in E
  
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• Liverpool's Lundgaard joins Eintracht Frankfurt

  14-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sofie Lundgaard made 87 appearances for previous club Fortuna Hjorring [Getty Images]Liverpool midfielder Sofie Lundgaard has completed a permanent transfer to Eintracht Frankfurt for an undisclosed fee.The 24-year-old joined Liverpool in January 2023 and made 42 appearances during an injury-hit spell.Lundgaard suffered two anterior cruciate ligament injuries during her three-and-a-half years at the club, limiting her game time in recent seasons.She joins Frankfurt in the Frauen-Bundesliga havin
  
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• European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78

  14-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rimmer joined Aston Villa in 1977 and spent seven years at the club[Getty Images]European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at the age of 78.The Southport-born goalkeeper was on the bench when United beat Benfica to win the 1968 European Cup.Rimmer started Villa's 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in the 1982 European Cup final, though he was replaced by Nigel Spink after nine minutes because of a neck injury.He started every game of Villa's run to
  
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• Confirmed: Liverpool star set to stay despite latest reports

  14-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Liverpool star set to stay despite latest reportsMac Allister transfer speculation loses momentumFor much of the summer, Alexis Mac Allister has occupied an uncomfortable place in Liverpool’s transfer conversation. He has been admired from afar, linked with moves elsewhere and discussed as a potential solution to problems at clubs with the financial power to make an approach.Now, however, the noise surrounding Mac Allister appears to have been cut through by a remarkably clear s
  
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• 'Manly' Morsy a critical signing for Rovers - Mowbray

  14-08-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Blackburn Rovers midfielder Sam Morsy was a "critical signing" for the club as they prepare for the start of the Championship season, says boss Tony Mowbray.The former Ipswich Town captain, who joined Blackburn on Monday on a one-year deal, will be chasing a 600th professional appearance in his time at Ewood Park."The team needed more manliness really, an experienced man, somebody who was more animated and I would say Sam is animated on the pitch," Mowbray said. "His voice is v
  
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• Report: Brighton forward wanted by Serie A side

  14-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Brighton forward wanted by Serie A sideEvan Ferguson loan latest as Genoa consider Brighton striker moveBrighton are weighing up another important decision on Evan Ferguson, with talkSPORT reporting that Genoa are interested in signing the striker on loan. It is the latest development in a career that once looked set to explode into the Premier League elite, before injury and stalled momentum changed the picture significantly.Ferguson, now 21, has not played for Brighton since December 2
  
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• Arsenal youngster called up by both England & France this week

  14-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster called up by both England & France this weekArsenal youth player Travis Chilard-Martin is at the centre of a battle between England and France, with both national teams calling him up to their u16 squads.Photo via Chilard-Martin on InstagramThere was good news for the Arsenal academy on Friday morning, as England confirmed three call-ups for their u16 squad later this month.Arsenal’s Jaden Maghoma, Luis Munoz, and Travis Chilard-Martin have all been selected for the s
  
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• Fylde sign defender Broad on season-long loan

  14-08-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AFC Fylde have signed defender Harvey Broad from Premier League side Coventry on a season-long loan.The 20-year-old full-back moved to Coventry in the summer of 2024 but spent a season on loan with National League South side Dagenham and Redbridge.Broad, who made 35 appearances for the sixth-tier outfit, will add competition in the full-back area for Craig Mahon's side, who kicked off their National League campaign with a draw against Wealdstone last weekend.
  
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• Boro 'have grown' from play-off heartache - Hellberg

  14-08-2026 11:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kim Hellberg and Middlesbrough were beaten in the Championship play-off final [Getty Images]Kim Hellberg says Middlesbrough's play-off dramas could have broken the spirit at the Riverside but insists it has made the whole club stronger and better equipped to push again for promotion.Speaking to BBC Radio Tees ahead of the new campaign, Boro's manager said losing to Southampton then being given a second shot at promotion, only to miss out to Hull City at Wembley, was a rollercoaster.But the Swede
  
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• Just in: Barcelona eye 28-year-old Colombian striker as backup, Flick approves the signing

  14-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Barcelona eye 28-year-old Colombian striker as backup, Flick approves the signingWith every passing day, it becomes painfully clear that Barcelona’s dream of signing Julian Alvarez will not materialise this summer.The player is showing no signs of resistance against his former club, nor are Atletico Madrid opening the doors to a negotiation.Now that both Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski will not be at the club next season, the club desperately needs a new striker and it is hig
  
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• Birmingham sign midfielder Bird from Bristol City

  14-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Bird had a year left to run on his deal at Ashton Gate [Getty Images]Birmingham City have signed midfielder Max Bid from Bristol City for an undisclosed fee.The 25-year-old arrives at St Andrew's on a three-year deal, becoming Blues' sixth signing of the summer.Bird, who had a year left to run on his deal at Ashton Gate, made 68 appearances for the Robins and scored three goals during his two years with the club after joining from Derby County where he played 200 games."He [Bird] brings a si
  
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• Pick of the stats: Bolton Wanderers v Preston North End

  14-08-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bolton return to the Championship for the first time since 2019 with a home game against Preston on Saturday (12:30 BST).Steven Schumacher's men won promotion via the League One play-offs in May but began their campaign with an EFL Cup first round defeat at Sheffield Wednesday last weekend.Paul Heckingbottom's Lilywhites overcame Huddersfield on penalties last time out but are winless in their past seven opening day fixtures, earning just three points, with their last win coming in 2018.Bolton W
  
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• Said Inspires Motherwell To Historic Victory Over HJK Helsinki With Freiburg Up Next

  14-08-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Said Inspires Motherwell To Historic Victory Over HJK Helsinki With Freiburg Up NextBy Callum McFadden at Fir Park.Ibrahim Said stole the show at Fir Park as Motherwell secured a historic 2-0 victory over HJK Helsinki, capping a memorable night on the European stage and booking their place in the UEFA Conference League play-offs, where they will face Bundesliga side Freiburg.The visitors’ experience in European competition was evident from the outset, with HJK dominating possession in the
  
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