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• 🚨 Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach

  18-08-2026 15:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coachThe return to his roots is confirmed.Patrick Vieira, a native of Dakar, is the new head coach of the Senegal national team. The former France midfielder was officially appointed this Tuesday, while the dismissal process of Pape Thiaw still drags on in the background.In its brief statement, the Senegalese Football Federation specifies that “the date of the official presentation and the next steps of his appointment will be the subject of
  
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• Hull City interested in Japan winger Nakamura

  18-08-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nakamura has scored 11 goals in 29 appearances for Japan, including six in his first six international matches. [Getty Images]Hull City have expressed an interest in signing Stade de Reims winger Keito Nakamura.The Japan international, 26, started all four of his country's games at the World Cup and is valued at £21.5m by French second-tier side Reims.However, the asking price has deterred potential suitors, with Nakamura eager to move to the Premier League after attracting interest from E
  
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• Celtic Quit €20m Race As Monaco Step Up Bid For 23-Year-Old: Rght Decision?

  18-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Quit €20m Race As Monaco Step Up Bid For 23-Year-Old: Rght Decision?AS Monaco have made a fresh offer for Frosinone winger Farès Ghedjemis, according to journalist Santi Aouna, with Besiktas now holding talks over a contract that could prove more attractive.Ghedjemis reportedly prefers Monaco, yet he has kept the Turkish option open. Celtic and Rangers, meanwhile, have withdrawn from the race as the asking price climbs. Aouna’s report points to a three-way tussle, althou
  
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• Wayne Rooney outlines what Marcus Rashford must do to beat his Man United goalscoring record

  18-08-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wayne Rooney believes Marcus Rashford remains the only footballer capable of breaking his all-time goalscoring record for Manchester United, if the forward demonstrates the right desire.The England international appears set for a second act at Old Trafford this term after Barcelona opted against turning last season's loan into a permanent deal, with the attacker featuring in Michael Carrick’s pre-season preparations.Having previously looked for a future away from the club - including a tem
  
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• The 54-goal hole at Barcelona: Flick needs more than a new No. 9

  18-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 54-goal hole at Barcelona: Flick needs more than a new No. 9FC Barcelona have changed their attack dramatically this summer, but there is one number that should prevent anyone from getting too comfortable: 54.That is how many goals Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford combined to score last season. All three are no longer at the club.It is easy to look at each departure individually and understand the logic.Lewandowski was reaching the end of his cycle and his time at the to
  
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• AFC Fylde sign York midfielder Olley

  18-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]AFC Fylde have signed midfielder Greg Olley from League Two side York City.Olley, 30, helped York win the National League title last season and appeared as a substitute in the Minstermen's Carabao Cup loss to Crawley on 3 August.He previously spent seven seasons with non-league Gateshead.
  
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• Journalist expects Liverpool to sign world-class star this week

  18-08-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist expects Liverpool to sign world-class star this weekLiverpool and Bradley Barcola: Lewis Steele Expects PSG Move to AccelerateLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola appears to have reached a decisive stage, with time becoming an increasingly important factor as discussions continue over the PSG forward.Speaking to Dave Davis on the latest Media Matters podcast for Anfield Index, journalist Lewis Steele repeatedly pointed towards this week as a potentially significant period in L
  
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• 'He can do a job for you' - Forest fan praises 'superb' Awoniyi

  18-08-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest supporter Tony O'Dowd says Coventry City can expect new signing Taiwo Awoniyi to be a "phenomenal in-form player" and an "absolute live wire".The 29-year-old striker, who became Forest's record signing when he joined from Union Berlin in June 2022, has completed a £9m move to the CBS Arena.Speaking to BBC CWR, O'Dowd said: "What you can expect is a player who will play with a smile on his face, give you 100% and come up with goals when you least expect them."He has scored
  
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• Report: 22-year-old Real Madrid academy defender wanted by three Spanish clubs

  18-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: 22-year-old Real Madrid academy defender wanted by three Spanish clubsAs the summer transfer window enters its critical final phase, Real Madrid’s La Fabrica is once again the subject of intense scrutiny from clubs across the Spanish football pyramid. The latest prospect to draw significant attention is 22-year-old right-back David Jimenez, who has emerged as a concrete target for both UD Almeria and Real Oviedo. Indeed, according to journalist Angel Garcia, both Almeria and Oviedo
  
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• Journalist: Manchester City refuse to give up on priority target

  18-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Manchester City refuse to give up on priority targetManchester City transfer latest as Rodri exit forces Enzo Fernandez pushManchester City have reached the point in this window where the talking stops and the consequences start. The broad shape of the squad is clear, the weak spots are obvious, and the market is no longer moving at City’s preferred pace. According to The Athletic, the big development is that “An agreement with Barcelona for Rodri was finally reached on S
  
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• Arsenal Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Talented Striker: What Will He Bring To North London?

  18-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Talented Striker: What Will He Bring To North London?In a recent report, Football.London claimed that Arsenal are facing stiff competition for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen this summer. It has been mentioned that the Gunners would have to rival Tottenham Hotspur,  Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Al-Hilal and Manchester United in the race to land the Nigerian forward this off-season.Osimhen’s Excellent Numbers In Turkish FootballOsimhen ha
  
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• Manchester United star Dalot: ‘I hope Leao can stay at Milan and continue having success there’

  18-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United star Dalot: ‘I hope Leao can stay at Milan and continue having success there’Diogo Dalot has spoken glowingly of his Portugal compatriots Gonçalo Ramos and Rafael Leao, with the Manchester United full-back drawing on his own history at San Siro to praise the pair’s fit at Milan.Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, via MilanNews.it, Dalot was asked about Ramos first.“I think Gonçalo is a fantastic player to have in the team. The way he works
  
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• Sunderland Have To Improve On Their Offer To Land This Talented Winger: Should Le Bris Go For Him?

  18-08-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Have To Improve On Their Offer To Land This Talented Winger: Should Le Bris Go For Him?In a recent report, A Bola stated that Sunderland have to improve on their offer to land Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats have to launch an offer close to the Mozambique wide player’s £52m release clause to land him in this transfer window.Catamo’s Impressive Form In Portuguese FootballCatamo enjoyed a good run of form at the Portuguese club
  
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• Strasbourg in talks with Chelsea over Deivid Washington move

  18-08-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg in talks with Chelsea over Deivid Washington moveRC Strasbourg Alsace are reportedly in talks with Chelsea over the transfer of Deivid Washington (21), according to information from L’Équipe. The Brazilian is also said to be on the radar of clubs in Portugal.Signed by the Blues from Santos for €16m in the summer of 2023, the striker has made just three brief appearances for the London club’s first team. Loaned back to his former club in 2025, the Itumbiara-born
  
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• Three talking points ahead of Barcelona vs Al Ahly | Joan Gamper Trophy

  18-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three talking points ahead of Barcelona vs Al Ahly | Joan Gamper TrophyOn Wednesday evening, the Spotify Camp Nou will open its gates to the public once more and for the first time in the new season.After all, FC Barcelona will be taking on the Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy on the night, and it is set to be a night of celebrations and smiles.For starters, Barcelona’s Spanish-dominant core will likely be greeted with much love by the crowd as they arrive for the firs
  
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• Football authorities craft fresh plan to tackle tragedy chanting in the Premier League

  18-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football authorities craft fresh plan to tackle tragedy chanting in the Premier LeagueThe number of tragedy chanting incidents in the Premier League fell last season, but football supporters are being urged to help ensure the decline continues as a new campaign gets underway.According to The Times, the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) has launched a fresh appeal to fans across the Premier League and EFL, asking them to take responsibility for helping remove tragedy chanting from Engl
  
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• Ajax and Galatasaray join queue for Napoli outcast Lang

  18-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax and Galatasaray join queue for Napoli outcast LangNoa Lang remains available for transfer at Napoli, with Ajax and Galatasaray making contact over a deal for the Dutch winger.According to Sky Sport, via CalcioMercato, sporting director Giovanni Manna has been approached by both clubs in the past 24 hours, adding to interest from Atalanta, who made their own move last week.Lang returned to Naples on 30 June after a loan spell at Galatasaray, but remains peripheral to Massimiliano Allegri&rsq
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Identify This Chelsea Winger As A Backup Option: Good Choice For De Zerbi?

  18-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Identify This Chelsea Winger As A Backup Option: Good Choice For De Zerbi?In a recent segment on Youtube, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have identified Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as a backup option for this summer transfer window. Romano said,“For Tottenham, I keep telling you guys, Savinho and Gakpo, Gakpo and Savinho, Savinho and Gakpo, plus a centre striker. This is the idea at Tottenham.“Pedro Neto is a backup in case somethin
  
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• Report: Liverpool still chasing two attackers before deadline

  18-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool still chasing two attackers before deadlineLiverpool Transfer Latest: Barcola Chase, Gakpo Uncertainty and a Squad Short on FirepowerLiverpool do not need anybody to dress this up. The issue is plain enough. A new manager is preparing for the start of the season, the greatest goalscorer of the modern era at the club has gone, and the attack still looks one injury away from a proper problem.That is the heart of the latest Liverpool update from The Athletic, and it lands with the
  
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• Barcelona legend Puyol wary of Mourinho’s Real Madrid: ‘With him, they can be even stronger’

  18-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend Puyol wary of Mourinho’s Real Madrid: ‘With him, they can be even stronger’Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has conceded that the return of Jose Mourinho to the Santiago Bernabeu could make Real Madrid a significantly more formidable opponent this season. However, the legendary defender remained steadfast in his belief that the reigning La Liga champions, bolstered by the high-profile arrival of Rodri, are hungry to secure yet another league title.Speaking
  
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• Ireland win over SA sets up showdown with Spain

  18-08-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Hyland celebrates Ireland’s fourth goal [Getty Images]Ireland battled to a 4-1 victory over South Africa in their World Cup clash in Wavre on Tuesday to leave them needing a draw against Spain in Thursday's final Pool C game to advance to the second phase of the tournament.After going behind to a spectacular goal from Kenton Melville in the third quarter, Ben Walker equalised and a pair of Lee Cole penalty corner goals in the final 15 minutes set Ireland on the road to a hard-fought wi
  
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• Rodri ready for 'excitement again' after Barca complete £65m deal

  18-08-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain World Cup winner Rodri said he is ready to "feel that excitement again" after completing his move to Barcelona from Manchester City.The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has signed a four-year contract at the Nou Camp after Barcelona agreed to pay a fee in the region of £65m, returning to Spanish football for the first time since he left Atletico Madrid in 2019."I'm very happy and excited about this new stage in my career. It's a fresh challenge, a chance to experience new things and feel that
  
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• ⚠️Alarm in Munich: Musiala faints again mid-match

  18-08-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️Alarm in Munich: Musiala faints again mid-matchAlarm bells are ringing again over Jamal Musiala’s health. Just a few days after collapsing in the Telekom Cup against RB Leipzig, the German international has suffered a similar episode again during the warm-up match against 1. FC Heidenheim.A second episode in a matter of daysThe attacking midfielder came on as a substitute from the bench, but collapsed just a few minutes after entering the pitch. This recurrence increases con
  
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• Barcelona youngster’s potential move to La Liga club complicated by €10-15 million price tag

  18-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youngster’s potential move to La Liga club complicated by €10-15 million price tagHaving confirmed the signing of Rodri from Manchester City, FC Barcelona are expected to soon announce the transfer of Joao Cancelo as well.The final couple of weeks in the transfer window will see them fully focus on signing a new number-nine, while also try to offload some of the players who are not in Hansi Flick’s plans.One such player earmarked for a departure happens to be young rig
  
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• McCarthy aims to 'set a marker' on loan at Kilmarnock

  18-08-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hull City centre-back Cathal McCarthy hopes to "set a marker" and prove he can play first-team football during a season-long loan spell at Kilmarnock.The 19-year-old has joined for the campaign from the newly promoted Premier League side, where he made six appearances last term.The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international said: "I spoke to Liam Millar back in Hull, who spent time here, and James Furlong who was on loan at Motherwell. Both loved their time in Scotland."I want to s
  
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• La Liga club enters talks with Liverpool for transfer of £150,000 per week star

  18-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga club enters talks with Liverpool for transfer of £150,000 per week starLiverpool's squad is still nowhere near finalised and there's now less than two weeks of the summer transfer window. Before the window opened, fans expected plenty of change to occur and, while some have been made, it still doesn't feel like Liverpool are fully ready to take on the Premier League season.Indeed, Andoni Iraola's appointment was certainly a step in the right direction but, unless he gets the player
  
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• Arsenal make contact over hiring Dortmund chief scout

  18-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make contact over hiring Dortmund chief scoutArsenal are interested in hiring Borussia Dortmund’s chief scout Sebastian Krug, and have already made contact, according to a report.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesSky Germany reporter Patrick Berger writes that Arsenal are interested in Borussia Dortmund chief scout Sebastian Krug. Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are also in the race, and the Gunners have made initial contact with the scout over a potential move.Berger
  
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• Kinnear confirms no new right-back before Palace opener

  18-08-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Everton will go into the 2026-27 Premier League season without a recognised right-back as the club continue to hold out for their first choice in this summer transfer window.Speaking exclusively to BBC Radio Merseyside, Everton chief executive Angus Kinnear said: "We won't have a right-back for Crystal Palace, but it's important we have the number-one right-back we wanted when the window closes."We're putting things together, but we certainly feel, behind the scenes, that we've got
  
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• Newcastle in talks to sign Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City

  18-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle in talks to sign Nico Gonzalez from Manchester CityNewcastle are in talks with Manchester City over Nico Gonzalez, according to The Athletic.The Magpies are looking to reinforce their midfield following the sales of Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes to Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal respectively.They have already signed midfielders Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba but want to make further additions in the middle of the park.Newcastle are now understood to have held initial discussions on sig
  
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• Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka

  18-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aaron Wan-Bissaka has also played for Manchester United and Crystal Palace [Getty Images]Aston Villa have agreed a deal sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka.The DR Congo right-back will join on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season. Wan-Bissaka has been given permission to travel for a medical in the Midlands but the exact terms are not known, with the Hammers having previously asked interested clubs to pay a £25m fee. The 28-year-old has missed Champi
  
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