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• Thierno Barry leads confident Everton to reflect David Moyes’ Carabao Cup mission

  26-08-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  More than 1,200 matches into his managerial career, David Moyes has a lengthier past than most. As he made his return to the place where it all began, it did not come back to bite him. It is more than 24 years since Moyes left Preston for Everton. A belated first return for a competitive game – though he has often been spotted in the crowd – brought applause from the Preston faithful before and after an Everton rout.“I loved being back,” said Moyes. It was a happy homecom
  
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• Line-up set! See all clubs in the Champions League phase

  26-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Line-up set! See all clubs in the Champions League phaseThe final teams to qualify for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase were confirmed this Wednesday (26).Seven clubs secured their spots this week after coming through the final playoff round.The biggest clash was between Fenerbahce and Lyon, with the Turkish side coming out on top and returning to the main phase of the Champions League for the first time in 18 years.Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia), AEK Athens (Greece), LASK (Austria), Saba
  
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• Here are the 36 clubs in next season's Champions League 🇪🇺

  26-08-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here are the 36 clubs in next season's Champions League 🇪🇺36 contenders to succeed PSG.Just a few hours before the much-anticipated Champions League draw, the final lineup of 36 teams for the 2026-2027 league phase was officially completed after the second legs of the playoffs this Wednesday.While the first wave of matches brought the heroic qualification of Austria’s LASK, the return of Norway’s Bodø/Glimt, and the unprecedented feat of Azerbaijan’s Saba
  
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• Mbappe Gets A Perfect 10 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Real Sociedad

  26-08-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe Gets A Perfect 10 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Real SociedadReal Madrid entertained Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in La Liga. Los Blancos made a decent start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 40th minute when Kylian Mbappe found the back of the net. However, Luka Sucic equalised for the visitors just four minutes later as the two teams went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scorel
  
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• Liverpool Have Made An Enquiry For This Lille Talent: Should Iraola Move In For Him?

  26-08-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Have Made An Enquiry For This Lille Talent: Should Iraola Move In For Him?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Liverpool have made an enquiry for Lille talent Matias Fernandez-Pardo. It has been mentioned that the Reds are facing competition from Manchester City and Aston Villa in the race to land the Belgian forward, who is being valued at €70m by the French club.Fernandez-Pardo’s Impressive Numbers In Ligue 1Fernandez-Pardo enjoyed an impressive campai
  
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• 🚨 Play-offs decided! These 36 teams will play in the Champions League

  26-08-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Play-offs decided! These 36 teams will play in the Champions LeagueThe final four tickets for the 2026/27 Champions League season have just been awarded. These 36 teams will compete for the coveted trophy starting on September 8.BelgiumClub BruggeSlovakiaSlovan BratislavaGreeceAEK AthensTurkeyGalatasaray Istanbul, Fenerbahce UkraineShakhtar DonetskCzech RepublicSlavia PragueNorwayFK Bodö/Glimt, Viking StavangerAustriaLASKAzerbaijanSabah FK MasazirPortugalFC Porto, Sporting LisbonN
  
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• Liverpool to face Tottenham in EFL Cup third round

  26-08-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Games will be played during the weeks beginning Monday, 7 and Monday, 14 September [Getty Images]Liverpool will take on Tottenham as the teams who compete in Europe enter in the third round of the Carabao Cup.Leeds could potentially face Chelsea, should the London club beat Luton on Thursday.Manchester United face Premier League opposition in Brighton, while holders Manchester City host Norwich.Fleetwood, the only fourth-tier side left in the competition, host Sheffield United.The nine Premier L
  
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• Al-Hilal closing in on Watkins - Thursday's gossip

  26-08-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Hilal close in on a £50m deal for Ollie Watkins, Chelsea line up Bournemouth's Alex Scott, and Sunderland make an offer for Manchester City's Jack Grealish.Al-Hilal have agreed a deal of about £50m with Aston Villa to sign England forward Ollie Watkins, 30. (Fabrizio Romano)Chelsea have lined up Bournemouth's English midfielder Alex Scott, 23, as a replacement for Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, 25, who might be on the move to Manchester City. (Sun)Aston Villa target Rafael Leao is cl
  
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• League Cup third round draw in full: Liverpool to host Spurs, Coventry hosts Villa

  26-08-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nine Premier League teams competing in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League joined the draw as the League Cup determined its third round ties on Wednesday.Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Spurs, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Liverpool joined 11 other PL teams in the draw, as Leeds eliminated Nottingham Forest in a second-round tie on Tuesday.MORE — League Cup second round schedule, fixtures, resultsLiverpool drew Tottenham Hotspur at Anfiel
  
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• League Cup 2026-27: Fixtures, scores, third round draw as Premier League giants enter tournament

  26-08-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 League Cup has reached the second round, where the Premier League teams who are not competing in Europe this season will enter the competition.MORE — League Cup third round draw detailsAll-Premier League ties are at a minimum this week, although Nottingham Forest and Leeds United tangled just days after they met in Week 1 of the Premier League season. Leeds won 2-0.MORE — League Cup history: Finals, winnersElsewhere, Newcastle will host West Brom, Spurs welcome Charlton A
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Pushing Hard To Land This Liverpool Winger: Good Fit For De Zerbi?

  26-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Pushing Hard To Land This Liverpool Winger: Good Fit For De Zerbi?In a recent report, talkSPORT mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are pushing hard to land Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs are facing competition in the form of Manchester City in the race to land the Dutch talent this month.Gakpo’s Good Form In English FootballGakpo enjoyed a decent run of form at the Merseyside club in the previous campaign when he produced a str
  
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• Mbappe 9.5, Bellingham 9.0 | Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: Player ratings

  26-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe 9.5, Bellingham 9.0 | Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: Player ratingsReal Madrid are top of La Liga on Wednesday night, having defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 in their first home match of the 2026-27 season. Jose Mourinho’s first match back at the Bernabeu in the home dugout was a positive one, as a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe led the way alongside Vinicius Junior’s first goal of the campaign.Although they won at Espanyol in their La Liga opener last weekend, Real Madrid did not con
  
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• 🏆 Carabao Cup third round draw has been made

  26-08-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 Carabao Cup third round draw has been madeThe draw for round three of the Carabao Cup was completed on Wednesday night, headlined by Liverpool's impending clash with Tottenham Hotspur.This is the stage of the competition where the Premier League's big hitters enter the fray, including defending champions Manchester City.The full draw is as follows:Crystal Palace v MiddlesbroughManchester United v BrightonManchester City v Norwich CitySunderland v Hull CityIpswich Town v ArsenalCoventry
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 1-2 Fenerbahçe: Les Gones crash out of Champions League race

  26-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 1-2 Fenerbahçe: Les Gones crash out of Champions League raceUEFA Champions League playoff round’s second leg, 26/08/26Lyon have lost their Champions League playoff round on aggregate against Fenerbahçe. The Istanbul-based side scored in quick succession in the first half to crush Lyon’s continental dreams. Malick Fofana halved the deficit, in vain. Les Gones will have to settle for Europa League football.The Match It was arguably Lyon’s
  
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• Liverpool transfer green light as phenom £55m Real Madrid forward wants move

  26-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer green light as phenom £55m Real Madrid forward wants moveLiverpool are running into difficulty over Yankuba Minteh. Brighton have jacked up the price for their Gambian winger. Richard Hughes slid an offer across the Seagulls’ desk last week worth £50m - which was immediately thrown in the bin.The Reds’ sporting director followed up with one worth £60m but again the South Coast side declined to do business.It was then reported that Brighton would n
  
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• Champions League 2026-27: Arsenal, PSG, Real Madrid, Barcelona among clubs in 36-team field

  26-08-2026 23:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Champions League trophy ahead of the 2026/27 European Club Football Season Kick-off.Claudio Lavenia - UEFA via Getty ImagesThe final seven spots in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League field have been secured as qualifying wrapped up this week. Sabah FK, Bodø/Glimt, LASK, AEK Athens, Viking FK, and Fenerbahçe will join 29 other teams in the tournament, which kicks off Sept. 8 with the League Phase portion.Here are the 36 teams that will be playing in Europe's highest competition
  
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• Lyon’s UCL elimination could facilitate Fofana-Roma deal

  26-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon’s UCL elimination could facilitate Fofana-Roma dealFor Gian Piero Gasperini, Roma’s squad isn’t complete yet. The Grugliasco-born coach hasn’t changed his mind even after the 4-0 victory over Fiorentina: they lack players who can make the team even more competitive, given their demanding schedule, including in the Champions League. The main target remains the right-footed left winger. The situation of Lyon’s Malick Fofana must be monitored. The French team was
  
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• Uefa to push to remove Infantino after dropping boycott

  26-08-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has been president of Fifa since February 2016 [Getty Images]Uefa will press on with its attempt to remove Gianni Infantino as Fifa president despite withdrawing the threat to boycott competitions.The 55 member associations, plus Europe's members on the Fifa Council, will on Thursday be presented with a letter which guarantees the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan will not be revived.The official removal of the boycott will be confirmed at Uefa's executive committee meeting in
  
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• La Liga 2026-27 season table: Latest standings, scoring leaders

  26-08-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick's Barcelona look to threepeat atop La Liga, and familiar faces will look to retake the Spanish top flight from the Blaugranas.Diego Simeone continues to run rule over Atletico Madrid and seeks a first title since 2020-21, while Jose Mourinho's returned to Real Madrid after a long absence and is aiming to restore Real to the top after two seasons away.MORE — La Liga winners, all-timeNo one else has won La Liga since 2004 when Valencia took its second in three seasons, and Deport
  
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• Vrancken's side come of age as Hearts bid goodnight Vienna

  26-08-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts made it a night to remember in the Austrian capital [SNS]If 16 May was the day the dream ended, 26 August may well turn out to be when the next one started for Hearts.A mere three months on from a final-day defeat that denied Hearts a first Scottish top-flight title in 66 years, they have not only secured a tangible reward for finishing as runners-up, they did so with immense courage and togetherness.Thursday's victory over Rapid Vienna on penalties secured a place in Friday's league phas
  
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• League Cup third round draw live updates: Rules, start time, how to watch, qualified teams

  26-08-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nine Premier League teams competing in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League join the draw as the League Cup determines its third round ties on Wednesday.Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Spurs, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Liverpool will join a maximum of 11 other PL teams in the draw, as Leeds eliminated Nottingham Forest in a second-round tie on Tuesday.MORE — League Cup second round schedule, fixtures, resultsThe third round of the Leagu
  
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• Rangers Close In On £12m MLS Forward: Is This Deal Actually Worth It?

  26-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Close In On £12m MLS Forward: Is This Deal Actually Worth It?Rangers are in active negotiations with Portland Timbers over striker Kevin Kelsy, according to a report relayed by journalist Adrian Garces. The player has already signalled his willingness to move to Scotland, giving the deal a genuine chance of being completed before the window shuts.Rangers in talks with Portland Timbers over Kevin KelsyThe problem right now is money. Portland want £12 million for the 22-year-ol
  
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• Ebbsfleet pay tax debt but remain suspended

  26-08-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ebbsfleet United have had their first five games of the season postponed [Getty Images]Ebbsfleet United say they have settled an outstanding tax debt despite havingtheir suspension from the National League extended.Earlier this month, the Kent club's first three National League South games of the season were suspended because of ongoing financial problems.The National League announced in a statement on Wednesday afternoon that a review of the situation by its compliance and licensing committee h
  
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• Richard Hughes should hijack £25m deal, he’s perfect for Liverpool

  26-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes should hijack £25m deal, he’s perfect for LiverpoolLiverpool still need to do a lot of work to their team before the summer window slams shut at the end of the month. Most people thought that the Reds would make a lot of changes to their ranks and, while they've already welcomed three new players, four have left.And, to make things even worse, Mohamed Salah still hasn't been replaced yet.Indeed, Rio Ngumoha was used on the right against Newcastle on Sunday but, since h
  
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• Hearts defeat Rapid Wien on penalties despite a red card to qualify for the Conference League

  26-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts defeat Rapid Wien on penalties despite a red card to qualify for the Conference LeagueHeart of Midlothian are through to the Europa Conference League group stage after scaling past Rapid Wien in the play-offs with a red card, defying the odds.Hearts were held to a 2-2 draw in Scotland and came to Austria desperate not to falter on enemy territory. Unfortunately, they were down 1-0 in the 34th minute as Ercan Kara gave the home side the lead.Things went from bad to worse as Tomas Magn
  
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• West Ham United Close To Sealing £37m Left-Back Sale: The Case For Letting Him Go?

  26-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United Close To Sealing £37m Left-Back Sale: The Case For Letting Him Go?West Ham United and Brentford are closing in on an agreement over the sale of El Hadji Malick Diouf, according to a report relayed by French transfer journalist Santi Aouna. The two clubs are actively moving towards a deal for the 21-year-old Senegalese left-back, with only the final contractual details yet to be ironed out.West Ham United in advanced talks over £37m Brentford dealBrentford have tabled
  
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• Hearts mock Celtic collapse after dramatic Conference League play-off victory

  26-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts quickly poked fun at Celtic’s European misery after beating Rapid Vienna on penalties to book a place in this season’s Conference League. A night after Celtic collapsed against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-offs, surrendering a four-goal advantage in the tie to lose in extra time, the 10 men of Hearts overcame Tomas Magnusson’s red card to defeat Rapid away from home. Celtic pipped Hearts to the Premiership title on the last day of the season last
  
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• A big day of midfield restructuring has occured at Manchester City

  26-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A big day of midfield restructuring has occured at Manchester CityManchester City have landed a key piece of their midfield as they have confirmed the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. Bouaddi’s age, established talent and potential to grow see the Moroccan international loom as an important piece of Manchester City’s plans for this season and the future. However, as Bouaddi arrives in the building, a fan favourite has departed Manchester City. Nico Gonzalez has signed for Newcas
  
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• 📸 Middle finger at the stand! CL star squares up to home fans

  26-08-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Middle finger at the stand! CL star squares up to home fansIt was obvious that someone still had a score to settle. In the second leg of the Champions League playoffs between Lyon and Fenerbahçe, one of the visitors’ stars casually flashed the middle finger.Even during the warm-up, Mattéo Guendouzi couldn’t resist making a subtly unfriendly gesture toward the home end. The reason?
  Fenerbahçe’s midfield ace played for OL’s French rivals Olymp
  
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• 📸 After middle-finger gesture! Lyon fan attacks Fener star Guendouzi

  26-08-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 After middle-finger gesture! Lyon fan attacks Fener star GuendouziUgly scenes in Lyon! During the second leg of the Champions League playoffs between Lyon and Fenerbahçe, Mattéo Guendouzi suddenly stuck up his middle finger — and the situation escalated after the match.Fenerbahçe’s midfield star played for OL’s French rivals Olympique Marseille from 2021 to 2023, and he clearly hasn’t forgotten that.After already provoking the home fans with
  
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• Celtic Ready To Sell 28-Year-Old Amid Fresh Bids: Right Decision?

  26-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Ready To Sell 28-Year-Old Amid Fresh Bids: Right Decision?Celtic are ready to part company with Reo Hatate before the September transfer deadline, as per Glasgow World, with the 28-year-old Japanese midfielder seemingly no longer wanted at Parkhead.Celtic ready to sell Reo Hatate as transfer standoff intensifiesHatate wanted out from the opening weeks of the summer window. Celtic initially rejected bids from Panathinaikos, MLS and Austria, yet their stance has since softened. With two yea
  
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• Esposito agrees Sassuolo move as Pinamonti heads to Lazio

  26-08-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Esposito agrees Sassuolo move as Pinamonti heads to LazioSebastiano Esposito is set to join Sassuolo, with the forward moving to fill the gap created by Andrea Pinamonti’s departure for Lazio.According to Sky Sport Italia, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Neroverdi have reached an agreement with Esposito over personal terms and he is scheduled to undergo his medical on Thursday before signing.Esposito set to replace Pinamonti at SassuoloThe deal is structured as a swap of loans with Cagliari, with
  
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• 'We came here to dominate' - Pandur

  26-08-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Goalkeeper Ivor Pandur has urged Rangers to leave nothing to chance in the Czech Republic as he looks to fulfil his ambition of playing European football.The Croat, who moved to Ibrox from Hull this summer, has only experienced qualifiers in his career but stands on the brink of the Conference League proper as Rangers take a 1-0 first-leg lead to Jablonec."It's a big goal of mine and part of why I joined Rangers. It's the goal we want to pursue and I think we are all ready for it," said the 26-y
  
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• Transfer plans confirmed for Liverpool attacker

  26-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer plans confirmed for Liverpool attackerLiverpool have finally had clarification on the future of one of their attackers. The Reds now have less than a week to get all of their ducks in a row before the transfer window slams shut.Andoni Iraola has made three new additions to his squad already this summer and, while these were all positive purchases, it still doesn't none of them really scream title challengers.Indeed, Ronald Araujo is the highest-profile player that has been brought in bu
  
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• Chelsea Are In Talks To Land This Serie A Prospect: One For The Future?

  26-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are In Talks To Land This Serie A Prospect: One For The Future?In a recent report, Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport revealed that Chelsea are in talks to land Atalanta prospect Honest Ahanor. It has been mentioned that the Blues are eyeing a move to recruit the Italian centre-back in this transfer window.Ahanor’s Impressive Rise In Italian FootballAhanor enjoyed a solid campaign at the Italian club as he put in a series of impressive displays for them on the defensive end
  
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• Blackpool sign striker Yates and defender Earl

  26-08-2026 22:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jerry Yates scored four goals in 18 Championship appearances for Sheffield Wednesday last season [Shutterstock]Blackpool have re-signed Luton Town striker Jerry Yates on a season-long loan deal and brought in defender Josh Earl from Barnsley for an undisclosed fee.Yates, 29, previously scored 42 goals in 124 league appearances for the Tangerines between 2020 and 2023.He joined Luton from Swansea City last August but scored just twice in 22 League One appearances before moving to Sheffield Wednes
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool eyeing late move for €50m-rated midfielder

  26-08-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool eyeing late move for €50m-rated midfielderLiverpool Transfer News: Lamine Camara Emerges as Deadline Day Midfield TargetLiverpool’s final days of the transfer window appear increasingly likely to involve a familiar question. Does Andoni Iraola have enough in midfield?According to journalist Abdel Hamed, Liverpool remain interested in strengthening at No. 6 and would like to make a late move for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. It is an intriguing possibility, par
  
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• Ashley Cole steps away from England Under-21 coaching role

  26-08-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ashley Cole steps away from England Under-21 coaching roleChelsea legend Ashley Cole has stepped away from his coaching role with England Under-21s after playing a key role in one of the most successful periods in the Young Lions’ recent history, talkSPORT reports.The former England, Arsenal and Chelsea left-back joined the national team set-up in 2021 and helped them win back-to-back European U21 Championship titles in 2023 and 2025.Cole was part of Lee Carsley’s coaching team when
  
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• Arsenal Identify This Juventus Winger As A Target: What Will He Bring To North London?

  26-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Identify This Juventus Winger As A Target: What Will He Bring To North London?In a recent report, The Independent stated that Arsenal have identified Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as a target. It has been claimed that the Gunners consider the Turkish talent as an option if they fail to sign Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez this month.Yildiz’s Impressive Form In Serie AYildiz enjoyed an excellent run of form at the Turin club in the previous campaign when he produced a series o
  
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• Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea's Jackson

  26-08-2026 21:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nicolas Jackson has eight goals in 37 caps for Senegal and played at the World Cup in the summer [Getty Images]Aston Villa are close to an agreement to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £65m.There is a broad agreement between the clubs over the terms of a move for the 25-year-old, with Chelsea set to achieve their asking price with an initial sum of £47.5mwith £17.5m in add-ons. And if the Senegal international agrees personal terms and completes t
  
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• David pushes to stay at Juventus amid Hull, Atletico and Fiorentina links

  26-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  David pushes to stay at Juventus amid Hull, Atletico and Fiorentina linksJonathan David is resisting attempts to move him on from Juventus, with the Canada international determined to stay and win over Luciano Spalletti.According to IlBianconero, via CalcioMercato, there has been fresh contact in recent hours between the club and David’s representatives.Juventus continue to push for a solution while the forward holds his position, wanting to remain in Turin, convince the coaching staff and
  
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• Richard Hughes gets answer in deal for £50m African forward

  26-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Richard Hughes gets answer in deal for £50m African forwardLiverpool seem to be getting desperate.It’s been a week of transfer rejection - with two bids failing to hit the mark for Yankuba Minteh. The 22-year-old Gambian was approached for a deal by the Reds last week but Brighton turned down offers worth £50m and £60m for the right winger.Instead the Seagulls are looking for £80m before doing business for their left-footed star. Liverpool have turned to the market
  
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• Champions League play-offs: Lyon in nightmare against Fenerbahçe 🥶

  26-08-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League play-offs: Lyon in nightmare against Fenerbahçe 🥶The cold shower.On a mission to qualify for the Champions League, OL endured a nightmare start against Fenerbahçe.Fonseca’s men, who had secured a draw in the first leg in Turkey (1-1), were no doubt hoping to put the Istanbul side under pressure at home.Nothing went as planned.At half-time, Lyon were already trailing 2-0.
  In the 24th minute, Muriqi opened the scoring, showing great instinct in the Lyon
  
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• Champions League play-offs: Lyon in a nightmare against Fenerbahçe 🥶

  26-08-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League play-offs: Lyon in a nightmare against Fenerbahçe 🥶The cold shower.On a mission to qualify for the Champions League, OL are enduring a nightmare start against Fenerbahçe.Fonseca’s men, who had secured a draw in the first leg in Turkey, were no doubt hoping to put the Istanbul side under pressure at home.Nothing has gone as planned.After half an hour, Lyon are trailing 2-0.
  In the 24th minute, Muriqi opened the scoring with a sharp finish in the Lyon b
  
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• WSL 2: Halle Houssein joins Sheffield United on loan from West Ham

  26-08-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WSL 2: Halle Houssein joins Sheffield United on loan from West HamHalle Houssein has joined Sheffield United on loan for the 2026/27 season, with the midfielder set to continue her development in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2.The 21-year-old will spend the upcoming campaign with the Blades after West Ham United confirmed the season-long move.The loan provides Houssein with another opportunity to gain regular first team football and valuable experience as she continues to develop her
  
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• Raskin Must Start | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Jablonec

  26-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raskin Must Start | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face JablonecAfter a narrow win at Ibrox in the first leg, Rangers will travel to Czechia to face FK Jablonec in the return leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff. The contest remains wide open, and the Glasgow giants must learn from the horror show of their bitter rivals Celtic, who gave away a four-goal cushion against LASK in the Champions League playoff round on Tuesday night.Derek McInnes has recovered from a dreadful start a
  
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• Manchester United forward Zirkzee eyed by Fiorentina if Kean completes Como switch

  26-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United forward Zirkzee eyed by Fiorentina if Kean completes Como switchFiorentina are considering a move for Joshua Zirkzee as they look for a forward capable of replacing Como-linked Moise Kean.According to Calciomercato.it, the Netherlands international has moved ahead of Beto on the Viola’s list of targets, with the Manchester United striker available this summer.MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s fir
  
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• 📽 Mourinho’s reunion with the Bernabeu 🙌

  26-08-2026 21:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📽 Mourinho’s reunion with the Bernabeu 🙌The Special One is back!Thirteen years after his departure, José Mourinho is back on the Real Madrid bench at the Santiago Bernabéu.In tonight’s La Liga clash against Real Sociedad, the Portuguese manager made his first home appearance of the season as coach of Los Blancos.
  His last spell on the White House bench dated back to June 1, 2013, in a 4-2 win over Osasuna.More than a decade later, the Portuguese manager
  
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• West Ham accept £40m Brentford bid for Diouf

  26-08-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  \n\nEl Hadji Malick Diouf joined West Ham last year in a £19m deal [Getty Images]\nBrentford have reached a verbal agreement with West Ham to sign defender El Hadji Malick Diouf in a deal worth up to £40m.The 21-year-old Senegal left-back would cost an initial £35m, with a further £5m in add-ons.West Ham have accepted Brentford's bid and Diouf has been cleared to have a medical.Diouf played in West Ham's Championship opener against Burnley, but has been excluded from the
  
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• Fiorentina reject €7m Nottingham Forest offer for Dodo

  26-08-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina reject €7m Nottingham Forest offer for DodoFiorentina have rejected an offer from Nottingham Forest for Dodo, deeming the proposal too low for the Brazil full-back.According to Sky Sport Italia, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Forest lodged a formal bid of €7m on Wednesday.The Viola want at least €10m, and the English club will need to improve their offer if they are to secure the player.Any deal would be permanent, given that his contract with the Viola expires next summer.CREMON
  
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