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• 📈 Sunderland star breaks decade-long curse with equaliser at Ipswich

  22-08-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📈 Sunderland star breaks decade-long curse with equaliser at IpswichSunderland needed a moment of magic in their Premier League opener against Ipswich Town, and Nilson Angulo delivered exactly that.
  Approaching half-time at Portman Road, the Black Cats were trailing the newly promoted side after an opening goal from Emersonn.However, a little over five minutes before the break, Angulo ended a decade-long Sunderland curse to put them back on level terms.To put it simply - he sco
  
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• Milan have clear asking price as Nkunku says yes to RB Leipzig transfer

  22-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan have clear asking price as Nkunku says yes to RB Leipzig transferThe latest updates in Italy claim that Christopher Nkunku has ‘said yes’ to the idea of returning to his former club RB Leipzig and that Milan will be seeking a fee of up to €35m to send the Frenchman out on loan with an option or potential obligation to buy.Nkunku ‘says yes’ to Leipzig return from MilanNkunku is considered surplus to requirements under newly-appointed Milan head coach Ruben Amori
  
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• Report: Liverpool ready to bid again for top transfer target

  22-08-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ready to bid again for top transfer targetLiverpool Transfer News: Reds Ready Fresh Yankuba Minteh BidLiverpool appear determined to test Brighton and Hove Albion again over Yankuba Minteh, with the winger emerging as a significant target during the closing stages of the summer transfer window.According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are expected to return with another offer after Brighton rejected bids of £50million and £60million for the 22-year-old. The Seagulls ar
  
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• Bruno Fernandes hits out at "same mistakes" costing Manchester United

  22-08-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Fernandes lambasted Manchester United for making the 'same mistakes' once again in an away game as they suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at new boys Hull City in their opening game of the new Premier League campaign. United conceded twice from set pieces in the first half and never recovered, as they were sloppy and Michael Carrick's side gave the ball away so cheaply in midfield. Speaking after the game, Fernandes didn't mince his words and pointed to being poor on the ball as the main problem
  
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• Hull City 2-0 Man Utd: What Jakirovic and Ajayi said

  22-08-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It means a lot, we were organised, and it was very good for us. "The players stick to a tactical plan. We suffer because we play against Manchester United but we punished the opponent. "We are one year together, we had three new guys and, all together, they looked like a team there and in the end we succeeded."On how pleased he was with the team: "We had a lot of problems because we made four substitutions in our defensive li
  
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• Sarr not in Palace squad amid Galatasaray interest

  22-08-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ismaila Sarr is not in the Crystal Palace squad for the match against Everton after the forward complained of a groin issue amid interest from Turkish side Galatasaray.Sources have told BBC Sport that Sarr has not trained for the last two days.Crystal Palace do not want to sell their star forward who scored 21 goals in all competitions last season as the Eagles won the Community Shield and the Conference League.Before Palace's Premier League opener, Pierre Sage said: "Two days ago,
  
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• Shambolic Man United exposed by a familiar mistake in stunning Hull loss

  22-08-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football, bloody Hull, to misquote Sir Alex Ferguson. The first shock of the season came on the banks of the Humber and at the expense of Ferguson’s former club. Inspired for half a season under Michael Carrick, Manchester United were insipid at the beginning of his first full campaign in charge. “Bitterly disappointed,” he said as Hull showed their capacity for surprises was not confined to an unexpected promotion.This was spectacular stuff from Sergey Jakirovic’s team a
  
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• League One & Two: Skipp sent off as 10-man Leicester trail 2-0 in nightmare start

  22-08-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Live coverage of 23 matches across League One & TwoLeague One: Leicester have Oliver Skipp sent off after going 2-0 down at home to BurtonBromley level with Cambridge in their first-ever third tier home matchAlso Wimbledon v Reading; MK Dons v Huddersfield; Peterborough v Mansfield; Stevenage v Oxford; Stockport v Blackpool; Wigan v Orient; Wycombe v PlymouthLuton and Notts Co share spoils in 2-2 draw and Doncaster & Barnsley play out goalless draw in lunchtime kick-offsLeague Two: Aaron
  
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• Villa close to signing Germany midfielder Goretzka

  22-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leon Goretzka also played for Bochum and Schalke in Germany before moving to Bayern Munich in 2018 [Getty Images]Aston Villa are close to signing Germany international Leon Goretzka on a free transfer. The midfielder is available after leaving Bayern Munich in the summer and Villa have held positive talks with the 31-year-old.Boss Unai Emery has been looking to boost his midfield options with Amadou Onana out until next year with a knee injury he suffered with Belgium at the World Cup. They had
  
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• Where to watch Serie A in UK, USA, Canada and Australia in 2026-27

  22-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Where to watch Serie A in UK, USA, Canada and Australia in 2026-27The 2026-27 Serie A season is upon us! If you are wondering where to watch the live action from the Italian top flight this year, here is everything supporters in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia need to know.Reigning champions Inter begin their title defence away against Monza at 17.30 BST on Saturday afternoon, with Udinese vs. Como kicking off at the same time. Massimiliano Allegri will begin his reign as Napoli head coach wit
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Juventus ambitious, Vicario and Kolo Muani start tomorrow’

  22-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Juventus ambitious, Vicario and Kolo Muani start tomorrow’Luciano Spalletti confirms Randal Kolo Muani and Guglielmo Vicario will start for Juventus against Frosinone. ‘There are seven or eight teams who can challenge for the top four.’It kicks off at the Stadio Stirpe on Sunday at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).The Bianconeri had a bit of a mixed bag in pre-season, after missing out on Champions League qualification, but are still revamping the squad this late in
  
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• Can Pocognoli afford to continue McBurnie's Scotland exile?

  22-08-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oli McBurnie was Hull City's play-off hero in May's promotion-clinching final, scoring a 95th-minute winner against Middlesbrough [Getty Images]It was only four days after Oli McBurnie had received confirmation he would not be going to the World Cup with Scotland that he secured Hull City's Premier League return.With 95 minutes on the clock at Wembley, the 30-year-old striker hooked in a 19th goal of the season in the six-yard box to break Middlesbrough hearts.The pain he was enduring about his
  
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• League One & Two: Skipp sent off as 10-man Leicester trail 2-0 at home to Burton

  22-08-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Live coverage of 23 matches across League One & TwoLeague One: Leicester have Oliver Skipp sent off after going 2-0 down at home to BurtonBromley welcome fellow promoted side Cambridge in their first-ever third tier home matchAlso Wimbledon v Reading; MK Dons v Huddersfield; Peterborough v Mansfield; Stevenage v Oxford; Stockport v Blackpool; Wigan v Orient; Wycombe v PlymouthLuton and Notts Co share spoils in 2-2 draw and Doncaster & Barnsley play out goalless draw in lunchtime kick-off
  
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• Report: Newcastle United set to battle Real Madrid in the race for €60m midfielder

  22-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United set to battle Real Madrid in the race for €60m midfielderNico Gonzalez transfer latest as Newcastle United weigh Manchester City moveNico Gonzalez has emerged as a live option in the market, with Caught Offside reporting that Newcastle United have made checks on the Manchester City midfielder as they reshape their squad before the new Premier League season.The 24-year-old joined City from Porto in February 2025 for €60 million, yet his situation already appears
  
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• Infantino asked to stay away from youth tournament

  22-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has been Fifa president since 2016 [Getty Images]Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been asked to stay away from a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend by Concacaf president Victor Montagliani.In a letter seen by the BBC, Montagliani referred to the "governance crisis surrounding Fifa", before asking Infantino to reconsider attending the the CFU Under-14 Series event.The Canadian, who is also a Fifa vice-president, added his presence would "unfortuna
  
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• 'The superstar of our group was our manager' - ex-players and staff in emotional return for Keegan tributes

  22-08-2026 16:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Kevin Keegan may have been fighting stage four cancer at the time, but the Newcastle United legend vowed there "will be a day when I'll come back" to St James' Park.It is rather poignant that he did not ultimately return.However, those inside the stadium will celebrate the 75-year-old's legacy on Sunday when Newcastle face Liverpool, another of his former clubs.It promises to be an emotional day for those former staff and players who have been invited back, including Warren Barton,
  
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• Arsenal manager downplays links to Barcelona target: ‘I’m really happy with the squad’

  22-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal manager downplays links to Barcelona target: ‘I’m really happy with the squad’From maintaining that Julian Alvarez will not leave this summer to reportedly opening the door to a transfer to Arsenal, Atletico Madrid have turned the tables around.It is clear that the player is not happy in Madrid and that he wishes out of the club. Atletico Madrid, however, do not wish to negotiate with Barcelona who are willing to spend the big bucks, leading to a difficult situation bet
  
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• Leon Goretzka agrees to join Aston Villa

  22-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leon Goretzka agrees to join Aston VillaAston Villa have agreed to sign 31-year-old German midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer, according to journalist Matteo Moretto. What remains is the signing of documents and a medical, which is set to take place next week, according to the report. Villa manager Unai Emery sees Goretzka as the ideal signing for the midfield, as he will bring in leadership and experience to the side. Goretzka is set to become a replacement for Belgian midfielder Amado
  
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• Christopher Nkunku set to return to RB Leipzig

  22-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christopher Nkunku set to return to RB LeipzigChristopher Nkunku has signalled his desire to return to RB Leipzig after a season with AC Milan, according to Sky Germany. RB Leipzig and Milan are discussing a possible loan move with an option to buy, according to the report. Nkunku previously played for Leipzig from 2019 to 2023 after joining from PSG. He was the Bundesliga top scorer in the 2022/23 season with 16 goals before moving to the English Premier League to join Chelsea for €60m. Hi
  
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• Cymru Premier: Third win on spin for Connah's Quay

  22-08-2026 16:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ammanford 0-2 Connah's QuayConnah's Quay Nomads enjoyed their third successive win in Cymru Premier by beating new boys Ammanford in Saturday's lunchtime kick off.John Disney's side started the league campaign with a home defeat by Caernarfon, but added a success at the Recreation Ground to wins against Holywell and Trefelin.In the solitary Saturday fixture, Callum West side-footed the visitors into the lead from the penalty spot in the 44th minute after Hussein Mehasseb was brought down by Babu
  
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• Real Madrid-linked midfielder set to continue at Premier League club

  22-08-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid-linked midfielder set to continue at Premier League clubAfter missing out on Rodri, Real Madrid remain on the hunt for a central midfielder who can add more stability to the club’s second line of press.There are increasing question marks over the long-term pedigree of both Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga, who has already been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu.Real Madrid are constantly looking out for options and one of them was Crystal Palace superstar Adam W
  
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• Slapped an opponent! How MLS will punish Lionel Messi

  22-08-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Slapped an opponent! How MLS will punish Lionel MessiIn the MLS, Lionel Messi lost his cool last Thursday. During the match against the Philadelphia Union (2-2), he slapped an opponent, as TV footage showed.He had clashed with forward Quinn Sullivan, but the incident had no consequences at the time. Now, however, the league has fined him.The league did not disclose the amount of the fine. In its official statement, it said the slap had "violated league guidelines regarding contact with an oppone
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Yildiz future already important at Juventus’ even if Arsenal offer €100m

  22-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Yildiz future already important at Juventus’ even if Arsenal offer €100mLuciano Spalletti shot down Arsenal speculation about Kenan Yildiz. ‘Clubs want to spend €100m, but they can offer whatever they like, his future is already important at Juventus.’The rumours about a potential Premier League swoop for the Turkish talent have been circulating for a long time, and they continue to swirl around even after he signed a lucrative contract extension.TUR
  
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• Juventus find Cabal refusal to join Bologna frustrating

  22-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus find Cabal refusal to join Bologna frustratingJuventus are reportedly frustrated that Juan Cabal is refusing to leave, turning down a possible loan move to Bologna.The summer has largely been one of renewal in Turin, but also irritation that some unwanted players are blocking their transfer strategy.Jonathan David is one of those who has so far rebuffed attempts at a sale, while La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Cabal is infuriating the Juve directors.Cabal clinging on at JuventusTURIN
  
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• Just in: Barcelona defender decides to leave the club amid Manchester United interest

  22-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Barcelona defender decides to leave the club amid Manchester United interestIn a major development, Jijantes FC reports that FC Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has decided to leave the club this summer.Indeed, super-agent Jorge Mendes who has been in the Catalan capital this week, is now working to find a new team for the 22-year-old left-back in the final stretch of the summer transfer window out.Balde decides to move onThroughout the summer, there have been question marks over the
  
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• Five goals in 20 minutes! Second-tier side blasts out of slump in cup

  22-08-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five goals in 20 minutes! Second-tier side blasts out of slump in cupBefore the start of the new 2. Bundesliga season, many experts had them down as one of the favorites for promotion. But Hannover 96 made a real mess of their first two matches. A 1-3 defeat to Cottbus was followed by a 0-1 loss to Wolfsburg.According to 'Sky', Christian Titz’s position as head coach was apparently seriously under threat ahead of the DFB-Pokal. But judging by the match against fifth-tier side SV Hemelingen
  
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• Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye not to make Luis Enrique’s squad for Rennes v PSG

  22-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye not to make Luis Enrique’s squad for Rennes v PSGLiverpool targets Bradley Barcola (23) and Ibrahim Mbaye (18) are not expected to make PSG’s matchday squad for their Ligue 1 opener against Rennes, according to Onze Mondial. The pair also sat out last week’s Trophée des Champions against RC Lens. Both Barcola and Mbaye are expected to leave Les Parisiens in the final days of this summer transfer window. The France internat
  
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• Arsenal legend criticises treatment of Gabriel Martinelli

  22-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal legend criticises treatment of Gabriel MartinelliIan Wright is unhappy with how Gabriel Martinelli is being treated at the moment, claiming the winger hasn’t even been spoken to about his situation.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesThere were plenty of reasons to be happy after Arsenal’s opening Premier League win over Coventry City, with Mikel Arteta’s side putting in an excellent team display and earning a convincing 3-0 result.A big driver of that result was the per
  
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• Hull City 2-0 Man Utd: What Carrick and Fernandes said

  22-08-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United boss Michael Carrick, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "I thought we had moments and then two set plays caught us today. "That decided the game in the end. We've conceded two goals today from set plays. We'll look at it and improve it for sure. We keep working and moving forward."It's constant, it's evolving all the time. Just because we haven't got any points today, it won't change what we do next week. We look forward and be excited with the season that is stil
  
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• Athletic-Sevilla XIs: no Nico Williams or Laporte, Robbie Ure in!

  22-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Athletic-Sevilla XIs: no Nico Williams or Laporte, Robbie Ure in!Athletic Club kick off their 2026/2027 league campaign, and they do so against a Sevilla side coming off a last-minute win over Rayo Vallecano on Matchday 1.
  ATHLETIC CLUB XIThe main changes in the lineup are Paredes replacing Laporte, Peio Canales partnering Gere in the double pivot instead of De Galarreta and Jauregizar, and Nico Williams starting on the bench.SEVILLA XIFor Sevilla, after Matchday 1, Andrés Castrín,
  
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