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• 🏆 Right from kick-off! Bayern star hits two milestones at once

  28-08-2026 20:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 Right from kick-off! Bayern star hits two milestones at onceThe opening match of the new Bundesliga season has just officially kicked off. One of the players on the pitch is immediately reaching two personal and impressive milestones.As expected, Manuel Neuer is in goal for the record champions – making his 600th competitive appearance for FC Bayern. At the same time, he is starting his 21st Bundesliga season.As is well known, he moved from Schalke 04 to Munich in 2011 and has si
  
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• Borussia Dortmund fear Giannis Konstantelias may have suffered ACL tear

  29-08-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund fear Giannis Konstantelias may have suffered ACL tearBorussia Dortmund face an anxious wait over the fitness of Giannis Konstantelias after the Greek international suffered a potentially serious knee injury in Saturday’s 2-0 Bundesliga victory over Hamburg. Konstantelias had produced an excellent performance before his premature withdrawal, scoring Dortmund’s second goal and registering his first Bundesliga strike following his summer move from PAOK Thessaloniki.The
  
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• O'Neill would rather Celtic had no fans at Ibrox than 300

  29-08-2026 21:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin O'Neill was pleased to bounce back from Celtic's Champions League exit with a Premiership win over Falkirk [SNS]Martin O'Neill says Celtic "might as well not get any" tickets after Rangers offered 300 for the sides' League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox next month.Rangers confirmed the allocation on Friday hours after the Scottish FA announced both clubs would have to play their next Scottish Cup home games behind closed doors.The sanctions followed crowd disorder after Celtic's win on penalt
  
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• Report Hutchinson ready for Milan after verbal agreement with Nottingham Forest

  29-08-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Hutchinson ready for Milan after verbal agreement with Nottingham ForestMilan have reportedly agreed a loan with option to buy for Nottingham Forest winger Omari Hutchinson, so are rushing to organise a medical.It had been suggested last night by both Mail Sport and Sky Sport Italia that the Rossoneri approached his entourage to ask for his availability.Hutchinson move to Milan is onNOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Omari Hutchinson of Nottingham Forest during the Premier League match b
  
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• Hall Gets 9, Dedic With 8 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Solid Win Vs Tottenham Hotspur

  29-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hall Gets 9, Dedic With 8 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Solid Win Vs Tottenham HotspurNewcastle United clashed heads with Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Magpies made a good start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a 0-0 scoreline.Anthony Elanga scored the opener for Newcastle in the 62nd minute before Yoane Wissa doubled his team’s advantage in the 72
  
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• Analysis: Encouraging signs for new boss Jaissle

  29-08-2026 21:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle fans may well have found themselves in the opposite position to Spurs supporters before the campaign had started - fearful of what was coming.Tonali was one of three key departures from St James' Park, along with captain Bruno Guimaraes, who went to Arsenal for £85m this month, and England winger Anthony Gordon after his £69m move to Barcelona.Manager Eddie Howe left on 31 July after nearly five successful years, which included guiding the Magpies to their fir
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms superstar set to jet into Liverpool as agreement reached

  29-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms superstar set to jet into Liverpool as agreement reachedFabrizio Romano has confirmed a superstar is jetting into Liverpool with an agreement having been reached. These last few days of the transfer window could be the most exciting iteration of any final few days for Reds fans, or a dull and mind-numbing conclusion to what has been a dull and mind-numbing window in general.It really depends on several things. But most importantly what Richard Hughes decides to do.Whethe
  
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• Official: Torino sign Perri from Leeds United, sell Pedersen to Olympiacos

  29-08-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Torino sign Perri from Leeds United, sell Pedersen to OlympiacosTorino have officially signed goalkeeper Lucas Perri from Leeds United, on loan with option to buy for €16m, while they sold Marcus Pedersen to Olympiacos.The two deals were struck while the team was on the field in this evening’s 2-1 Serie A defeat to Sassuolo.Perri in for Torino, Pedersen outLONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 26: Lucas Perri of Leeds United reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between
  
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• Cucurella, Brahim start in a 4-2-3-1: How Real Madrid can line up against Malaga

  29-08-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cucurella, Brahim start in a 4-2-3-1: How Real Madrid can line up against MalagaReal Madrid face off against newly-promoted side Malaga in their third fixture of the 2026/27 La Liga later today at the Santiago Bernabeu.With Jose Mourinho back at the helm of affairs, the Merengues have made a positive start to the season, registering victories over RCD Espanyol and Real Sociedad in their first two matches.Real Madrid are among the only three clubs to have made a perfect start to their La Liga cam
  
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• Liverpool make final decision over Lamine Camara transfer

  29-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool make final decision over Lamine Camara transferLiverpool’s midfield has taken a hit this summer. We’ve seen Curtis Jones leave for Inter Milan in a bargain £30m deal for the England playmaker. That has left Andoni Iraola quite light on options.Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch look set to hoover up the majority of the minutes with Alexis Mac Allister also providing an option.Beyond those three however and the 2024/25 Premier League champions’ options look
  
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• Spurs slow start continues, but signs of real progress flash with Marmoush, Fernandes, Van Hecke in full flow

  29-08-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur are yet to win a game or score a goal this Premier League season, however Spurs fan should take away from Saturday's 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle a renewed sense of optimism and hope with Roberto De Zerbi now fully in charge.SPURS 0-2 NEWCASTLE — Recap & highlights | Newcastle’s hot start | Marmoush the main manAfter finishing 17th in back-to-back seasons, it would be all too easy to look at the state of Spurs after two games and assume that not much has changed
  
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• 💥 Sassuolo, Udinese OK, Torino and Monza down! Thiam howler, Berardi 🍷

  29-08-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥 Sassuolo, Udinese OK, Torino and Monza down! Thiam howler, Berardi 🍷Udinese beat Monza 3-2 away from home and Sassuolo win 2-1 against Torino: Juric and Abate remain on zero points after two matchdays.Runjaic's side move up to 4 points after their opening draw with Como, while Aquilani's Sassuolo pick up their first points after the opening defeat to Atalanta.Worrying signs for Torino, who conceded 19 shots. Monza were more active going forward but remain shaky in defense: 7 go
  
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• Why Julian Alvarez won’t sign for Arsenal

  29-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Julian Alvarez won’t sign for ArsenalArsenal receive clear Julian Alvarez transfer response after Arteta talksPhoto by Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesJulian Alvarez is now highly unlikely to join Arsenal this summer, with the striker reportedly telling Mikel Arteta directly that he does not want to make the move to north London.On Saturday, David Ornsteinreported: “Julian Alvarez has spoken with Mikel Arteta again and told him he doesn’t want to come to the club. There is now a
  
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• £4.3m Shot-Stopper Flies To England For Medical With Leeds United: Good Signing For The Whites?

  29-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £4.3m Shot-Stopper Flies To England For Medical With Leeds United: Good Signing For The Whites?Michael Zetterer has flown to England for direct negotiations with Leeds United, with the two clubs having already shaken hands on a permanent transfer fee of around €5m (£4.3m). That’s according to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, who confirmed on August 28 that Frankfurt and Leeds reached a structural agreement on the move.The fate of the deal now depends on Zet
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi reaction — Spurs manager stresses need for calm and patience despite 0-2 start

  29-08-2026 21:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is still waiting for his first win of the Premier League season, though at this point he might settle for a goal.Spurs were blanked for the second-straight week, this time a 2-0 loss at home to Newcastle United on Saturday.MORE — Match recap, highlightsThat's zero goals scored and five conceded, with this loss coming despite the return of Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro as well as a bright debut for loan signing Omar Marmoush.But Spurs had some c
  
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• 'Supporters aren't always wrong' - Moyes on Everton fans' anger

  29-08-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Supporters aren't always wrong" was David Moyes' reaction to Everton fans voicing their opposition to the potential sale of teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong during the 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. BBC Sport reported earlier on Saturday that Nottingham Forest had put in a £40m bid for the England Under-19 international, who is regarded as one of the brightest prospects to emerge from Finch Farm in recent years.The 19-year-old started at Vitality Stadium as the Toffees rescued a late draw
  
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• Bundesliga Player Ratings | Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Hamburg

  29-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga Player Ratings | Borussia Dortmund 2-0 HamburgBorussia Dortmund have gotten their 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign off to a winning start with a 2-0 home victory over visiting Hamburg. An especially impressive BVB side rushed out to a 2-0 lead and were able to preserve the shutout despite a hard-luck injury to Greek attacker Giannis Konstantelias and a late sending-off of Samuele Inacio. After a woeful first half, Merlin Polzin’s HSV were able to salvage a little pride with
  
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• Barcelona superstar can save the club hundreds of millions if Flick’s experiment works out – Opinion

  29-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar can save the club hundreds of millions if Flick’s experiment works out – OpinionFC Barcelona have spent the entire summer looking outside the club for their next great goalscorer.Julian Alvarez was identified as the man to replace the goals lost when Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres left.Yet, with the transfer window almost closed, the solution to Hansi Flick’s biggest problem may have been inside his dressing room all along.Raphinha has started the seas
  
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• Carnevali: ‘Juventus could still sell David, Kessie just not interested enough’

  29-08-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carnevali: ‘Juventus could still sell David, Kessie just not interested enough’Juventus director Giovanni Carnevali insists Franck Kessie was ‘simply not interested enough’ in joining them, while Jonathan David could still be for sale even after starting against Parma.It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A matches on the Liveblog.FROSINONE,
  
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• Analysis: Pre-season optimism evaporates

  29-08-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Spurs have finished 17th in the Premier League the past two seasons, staying up on the final day of 2025-26.But hopes were high for a much-improved campaign after manager Roberto de Zerbi spent over £300m in the summer, more than any other team.Yet, after an awful performance in the 3-0 loss at Brentford last week, Tottenham followed that up with another defeat, thousands of fans leaving the ground before the final whistle.Winger Savio, known as Savinho while at Manchester Ci
  
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• What's behind Newcastle's hot start? Matthias Jaissle is 'Newcastle's best signing' according to Yoane Wissa

  29-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Even the most optimistic Newcastle United supporters were unlikely to have said Matthias Jaissle's team would come away from this start to the season with four points, but here are the Magpies anyway.They can't be the surprise of the season given Hull City are 2-0, but Jaissle has walked into the shoes of a living club legend and found a way to a draw with Liverpool and a win over Tottenham Hotspur.MORE — Spurs v Newcastle recap, highlights | De Zerbi reactionHow did he do it? A perfect st
  
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• Rodri To Start, Bernal On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Rayo Vallecano

  29-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri To Start, Bernal On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Rayo VallecanoBarcelona will entertain Rayo Vallecano at the Nou Camp this Monday night as they hope to earn all three points at home in La Liga. The Catalan giants managed to secure a solid 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao recently, which should give them some confidence going into this clash.Hansi Flick will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make one change to his first XI for this game. Rodri could
  
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• 'So many aspects we need to improve' - Mousinho

  29-08-2026 20:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portsmouth boss John Mousinho spoke to BBC Radio Solent following their 2-1 defeat at Bristol City."It was a really frustrating afternoon," he said."Every goal conceded is frustrating for us because we went away from what we've been trying to work on over the past six to eight weeks."The performance wasn't disastrous, we've been here the past two years and been way off it."We were a lot closer but I still think there's so many aspects of our game that we need to improve."MATCH REPORT: Bristol Ci
  
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• Serie A | Monza 2-3 Udinese: Errors prove costly against clinical Friulani

  29-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Monza 2-3 Udinese: Errors prove costly against clinical FriulaniUdinese made the most of Monza errors at both ends of the field, securing a morale-boosting 3-2 victory away including a Jurgen Ekkelenkamp scorcher.The hosts needed to shake off a 4-1 opening day defeat to Inter, but were still missing injured Matteo Pessina, Patrick Ciurria, Leonardo Colombo and Idrissa Touré, though Patrick Cutrone returned. The Friulani managed to hold Como 1-1 in their first match, but it cost
  
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• Serie A | Fiorentina 0-3 Frosinone: Centenary humiliation as Canarini soar

  29-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Fiorentina 0-3 Frosinone: Centenary humiliation as Canarini soarFiorentina saw their Centenary celebrations ruined by a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to newly promoted Frosinone, as Antonio Raimondo scored twice along with Gabriele Bracaglia’s header.Both teams lost the opening round, the Viola crushed 4-0 by Roma and still missing Moise Kean as he tries to force through a move to Como, with Fabiano Parisi injured. Frosinone had a similar issue with Fares Ghedjemis following their
  
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• Man City bid imminent for Liverpool forward: It'll be £70m +

  29-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City bid imminent for Liverpool forward: It'll be £70m +Liverpool are spending big once again. Sporting director Richard Hughes already splashed out £100m on Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet - as well as securing an expensive loan deal for Ronald Araujo.The Scottish exec has now sanctioned a £123m deal for Bradley Barcola - bringing the total spend since last summer to around £670m.Gakpo to be sold?Naturally some outgoings will be required to balance the books. The 202
  
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• 'Some excellent performances' - Skubala

  29-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City boss Michael Skubala spoke to BBC Radio Bristol following their 2-1 win over Portsmouth."I thought first half in particular we were very good," he said."The second goal was a goal we've been working on in training. There were some good performances out there, it's excellent to get the win."At the end, I'm not sure it needed to go to 2-1, but the most important thing is to get the three points."MATCH REPORT: Bristol City beat Portsmouth for first win of seasonLatest Bristol City news
  
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• Newcastle's surprise start: Matthias Jaissle reaction as second chances, new faces, luck drive Magpies to 2-0

  29-08-2026 20:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Even the most optimistic Newcastle United supporters were unlikely to have said Matthias Jaissle's team would come away from this start to the season with four points, but here are the Magpies anyway.They can't be the surprise of the season given Hull City are 2-0, but Jaissle has walked into the shoes of a living club legend and found a way to a draw with Liverpool and a win over Tottenham Hotspur.MORE — Spurs v Newcastle recap, highlights | De Zerbi reactionHow did he do it? A perfect st
  
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• Serie A | Sassuolo 2-1 Torino: Berardi immediate impact for first success

  29-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Sassuolo 2-1 Torino: Berardi immediate impact for first successSassuolo celebrated their first victory of the campaign, defeating Torino 2-1 with Cristian Volpato and substitute Domenico Berardi’s immediate impact.Both teams were coming off opening 2-1 defeats, so were eager to get off the board this season. The Neroverdi continued to miss Daniel Boloca, Ismael Kone, Fali Cande and Edoardo Pieragnolo, with Domenico Berardi not fully fit. Toro welcomed Eray Comert back from suspen
  
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• Barcelona defender in attendance for new club’s La Liga match ahead of €8.5 million transfer

  29-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender in attendance for new club’s La Liga match ahead of €8.5 million transferFC Barcelona defender Hector Fort is set to leave the club and become a Real Sociedad player this season, with the official announcement expected imminently, according to Mundo Deportivo.The 20-year-old right-back was spotted watching the Basque club’s game against Espanyol from the presidential box at Anoeta. Fort travelled to Gipuzkoa today to complete his medical, and sign his new cont
  
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