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• A midfielder has reportedly been told that be can also leave Manchester City

  22-08-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A midfielder has reportedly been told that be can also leave Manchester CityAs of right now, Manchester City are short of midfield options ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season getting under way this weekend. Looking at Enzo Maresca’s squad, there is Elliot Anderson, Mateo Kovacic, Rico Lewis, Nico O’Reilly, Phil Foden, Nico Gonzalez and Rayan Cherki who will form City’s midfield against Bournemouth. Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders left earlier this week, and Bernardo Silva de
  
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• South Africa v New Zealand referee: Who is first Test official Matthew Carley?

  22-08-2026 09:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s Matthew Carley will take charge of the first Test between South Africa and New Zealand in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.Born in Deal, Carley began refereeing at the age of 16, working his way up through the Kent system either side of a stint at university in Gloucestershire.The official soon made the step up to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) national panel, and became the first referee to officiate a professional game while wearing a body camera during the 2012/13 Cha
  
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• Atletico Madrid under maximum pressure as Barcelona wait on Julian Alvarez breakthrough

  22-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid under maximum pressure as Barcelona wait on Julian Alvarez breakthroughJulian Alvarez’s future at Atletico Madrid appears to be reaching a critical point, with the Argentine forward facing growing pressure from fans and an increasingly complicated transfer situation involving Barcelona and Arsenal.According to Mundo Deportivo, the next two days could be decisive as Atletico prepare to face Villarreal on Sunday. The tension surrounding Alvarez has grown significantly, a
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: legendary record 🔥, CR7 in pursuit 💥

  22-08-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: legendary record 🔥, CR7 in pursuit 💥Unbeatable record 🤯Johor Darul Ta’zim FC has just set a new world record in men’s football by going unbeaten in 109 consecutive league matches!An absolutely legendary run that began in 2021 and allows the Malaysian club to surpass the previous record held since 1994 by Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas.Johor Darul Ta’zim also dominates the domestic league, having won the Malaysian Super L
  
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• Real Madrid win race for 19-year-old midfield starlet ahead of Barcelona and Atletico – report

  22-08-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid win race for 19-year-old midfield starlet ahead of Barcelona and Atletico – reportReal Madrid may have made as many as six signings for the first team this season, but they are also focused on bringing in players for the future.Los Blancos already have talented youngsters like Thiago Pitarch on the fringes of the first team, and it looks like they are keen to add Sergio Martinez to that group.Madrid have been linked with a move for the Racing Santander teenager for quite some t
  
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• ☕️ Mou and Flick’s first XIs and Saturday’s 5️⃣ big stories

  22-08-2026 09:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️ Mou and Flick’s first XIs and Saturday’s 5️⃣ big storiesEurope’s top competitions return in style this weekend, with the big teams already back in action, and that leaves us with a fine bunch of stories to kick off Saturday with some substance.We’ve picked these five for you. 💡Will this be Mou’s first competitive starting XI?If nothing goes wrong at the last minute in Cornellá, we’re backing Courtois in goal; a
  
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• Good news as Liverpool get green light for Yankuba Minteh deal

  22-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Good news as Liverpool get green light for Yankuba Minteh dealLiverpool have made their move for Yankuba Minteh. The Reds saw an opening offer of £50m rejected by Brighton and later a second worth £60m - but we can expect Richard Hughes to come back to the table.Minteh, 22, has emerged as a priority wide forward target for the Anfield side - who are crying out for wingers following the loss of Mohamed Salah on a free transfer.Liverpool come up short with opening Minteh offerThe Liver
  
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• Barcelona join Tottenham and Aston Villa in race for 19-goal Monaco striker – report

  22-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona join Tottenham and Aston Villa in race for 19-goal Monaco striker – reportBarcelona are continuing to explore options to strengthen their attack before the transfer deadline, and AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun has now emerged as a name on the club’s radar.According to SPORT, Barcelona have recently shown interest in the American forward as they assess the different strikers available during the final stretch of the summer transfer window. However, the Catalan giants
  
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• Bruno still has big part to play - Carrick

  22-08-2026 08:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Michael Carrick believes skipper Bruno Fernandes will continue to have a major impact for Manchester United.Galatasaray were ready to lodge a €50m (£42.8m) offer for Fernandes and pay him €21m (£18m)-a-year net, to try and entice him to Turkey.United officials have made it clear they would reject any bid for the 31-year-old, even though they told Fernandes it was his decision whether he accepted a higher offer from Saudi Pro-League side Al Hilal in the summer
  
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• Report: Real Madrid’s starting XI for La Liga opener vs Espanyol with one major doubt

  22-08-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Real Madrid’s starting XI for La Liga opener vs Espanyol with one major doubtReal Madrid are approaching their first La Liga match of the season, with a fixture against Espanyol to kick-start the campaign.The anticipation is palpable as Los Blancos begin their new project under an old face, Jose Mourinho, and his potential starting XI is beginning to emerge.According to Melchor Ruiz of El Partidazo de COPE, Mourinho has almost finalised 10 of his 11 players for the Espanyol clash.T
  
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• Fabian Hurzeler drops Yankuba Minteh transfer hint amid Liverpool interest

  22-08-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabian Hurzeler drops Yankuba Minteh transfer hint amid Liverpool interestLiverpool Face Minteh Decision as Brighton Prepare for Transfer BattleLiverpool’s pursuit of Yankuba Minteh has moved from background interest to something rather more tangible, and Brighton’s response suggests this particular transfer story may still have several chapters left to run.With Mohamed Salah gone and Andoni Iraola now shaping Liverpool in his own image, the recruitment of wide attacking players has
  
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• Man United Starting XI vs Hull City: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  22-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United Starting XI vs Hull City: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupManchester United Predicted XI vs Hull City as Tielemans and Santos Prepare for First StartManchester United head to the MKM Stadium with two fresh names likely to define the shape of Michael Carrick’s side. Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos are both expected to make their competitive debuts against Hull City, and that matters because United’s midfield badly needs control, legs and clarity.Santos arrived for
  
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• Barcelona priority target’s agent sends brutal message amid problems with current club: ‘Never ask a liar’

  22-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona priority target’s agent sends brutal message amid problems with current club: ‘Never ask a liar’The growing tension surrounding Julian  Alvarez’s future has now spilled into the public eye, with the  Atletico Madrid star’s agent responding directly to criticism from the club’s chief executive, Miguel Angel Gil Marin.The latest twist in the Julian  Alvarez transfer saga came after Gil Marin questioned the people advising the Argentine f
  
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• A magical duo are in competition at Manchester City but will likely have to play together this weekend

  22-08-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A magical duo are in competition at Manchester City but will likely have to play together this weekendPhil Foden and Rayan Cherki will both have important roles to play for Manchester City. The pair do look set to be competing for the number ten role in Enzo Maresca’s side and they both offer different qualities in the attacking midfielder role. However, at the start of the 2026-27 season, it would seem like the pair will start together due to the right wing situation at Manchester City. E
  
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• Jose Mourinho’s ‘special assistant’ excited about new role: ‘Ready for everything’

  22-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho’s ‘special assistant’ excited about new role: ‘Ready for everything’Jose Mourinho’s arrival has changed a lot of aspects internally for Real Madrid, right from the training schedules to the sporting dynamics.The manager has brought in several players whom he sees fit for his style of play, and is set to kick off his first season back at Real Madrid later today.Alongside the personnel and tactical changes around his arrival, however, the Real Madr
  
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• Flick ‘annoyed’, fans whistle: Veteran midfielder’s Barcelona future takes worrying turn

  22-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick ‘annoyed’, fans whistle: Veteran midfielder’s Barcelona future takes worrying turnFrenkie de Jong’s situation at Barcelona appears to be entering a difficult phase, with the Dutch midfielder facing growing questions over his injury, his treatment decision and his relationship with the club, reports MARCA.In fact, the latest signs of frustration were visible during the Joan Gamper Trophy presentation, where De Jong received a mixed reaction from the Barcelona support
  
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• 'I'm not ashamed' - Ellison on mental health and playing at 47

  22-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Ellison recently celebrated playing his 1,000th game in a career spanning 29 years and 18 different clubs [Getty Images]"I had four touches and I fouled Paul Scholes," says Kevin Ellison about his one and only Premier League appearance for Leicester City at Manchester United in 2001.The forward had been rejected by his hometown team Liverpool and was working on a building site as well as delivering furniture, while playing for non-league Altrincham, before landing a dream £50,000 mov
  
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• 🗞️ Front pages: Mourinho returns, Julián flares up, Argentina punished

  22-08-2026 08:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Front pages: Mourinho returns, Julián flares up, Argentina punishedMourinho begins today his second spell at Real Madrid, and the entire Spanish press is eagerly waiting to see whether it lives up to the first.Cornellà, 9:30pm, with Diomande as the main attraction and Tchouameni and Endrick out injured.At Barça, the new name is an Egyptian one: Hamza has earned Flick’s trust while the club continues to wait for Julián Álvarez.Rodri, Gord
  
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• Liverpool deal for Yankuba Minteh takes huge step forward

  22-08-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool deal for Yankuba Minteh takes huge step forwardNews has broken about Liverpool’s opening, unsuccessful bid for Yankuba Minteh. The 22-year-old Brighton winger is the subject of a strong approach from Anfield. Richard Hughes has slid an offer of £50m across the Seagulls’ desk for the Gambian wideman.But Brighton have not taken the bait and Liverpool’s bid was knocked back. It leaves the Reds short of a right-wing option just days before the end of the window.Live
  
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• With miracle cure to the final?! Reserves equal DFB-Pokal record

  22-08-2026 08:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With miracle cure to the final?! Reserves equal DFB-Pokal record"Berlin, Berlin, we're staying in Berlin," echoed through the streets of the German capital in 1993. The Old Lady had finally made it to the DFB Cup final in its own stadium. Well, almost. How almost? The first team had already been knocked out in the round of 16 by Bayer 04 Leverkusen (0:1). Okay, so how could Hertha still have been in the final? Simple enough: the second team — affectionately known as the Hertha Bubis &mdash
  
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• Super agent offers €40 million-rated Barcelona homegrown star to AC Milan – Romano

  22-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Super agent offers €40 million-rated Barcelona homegrown star to AC Milan – RomanoAlejandro Balde’s future at Barcelona is beginning to attract increasing attention, with the young defender no longer viewed as completely untouchable at the Catalan club.The latest Barcelona transfer news has brought AC Milan into the picture, although the Italian club is yet to take a step towards signing the 22-year-old.According to Fabrizio Romano, Balde’s agent Jorge Mendes has offered t
  
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• Details of Liverpool’s rejected proposals to sign Real Madrid starlet

  22-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Details of Liverpool’s rejected proposals to sign Real Madrid starletEndrick is back in Madrid for the new season and already working hard to impress Jose Mourinho in his early days at the club.A fitness setback has forced him to miss out on Real Madrid’s season opener later today, but it is clear that Jose Mourinho counts on the player after the management and administration jointly decided that the player must stay.Liverpool, however, made a notable attempt to lure the player away
  
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• A midfielder has reportedly been told that he can also leave Manchester City

  22-08-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A midfielder has reportedly been told that he can also leave Manchester CityAs of right now, Manchester City are short of midfield options ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season getting under way this weekend. Looking at Enzo Maresca’s squad, there is Elliot Anderson, Mateo Kovacic, Rico Lewis, Nico O’Reilly, Phil Foden, Nico Gonzalez and Rayan Cherki who will form City’s midfield against Bournemouth. Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders left earlier this week, and Bernardo Silva de
  
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• Enzo Maresca knows that Manchester City know what they have to do in the transfer market

  22-08-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca knows that Manchester City know what they have to do in the transfer marketManchester City has been busy selling players this week, which has been a cause of frustration for most of the City universe. Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders have departed the club. Savinho is on the verge of completing his move to Tottenham. Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez seem highly likely to depart the club before the transfer window closes. The uncertainty surrounding the state of the Manchester City squad h
  
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• Second set of twins a good distraction from injury - Maddison

  22-08-2026 07:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Football Interview will be available on BBC One at 12:45 every Saturday during the Premier League season, as well as on BBC iPlayer, BBC Football YouTube and the BBC Sport website and app.The first episode of the new season, available on Saturday, 22 August, sees Kelly Somers sit down with Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison.Tottenham midfielder James Maddison said he and his partner have been "in the trenches" at home with five children aged four and under during a period when he was sidelin
  
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• Confirmed line-ups for León v Rayados, matchday 5

  22-08-2026 02:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed line-ups for León v Rayados, matchday 5The ball will roll in Liga MX, and everything is ready for León to host Monterrey’s Rayados on Matchday 5.
  Although the tournament is still young, it features two of the teams currently in the best form. Both squads performed well in the Leagues Cup and in domestic competition, and both León and Monterrey come into this match on the back of two straight wins.La Fiera’s XIRayados’ XIOne of the best matchups of
  
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• Line-ups ready for the Tigres v Atlante clash

  22-08-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Line-ups ready for the Tigres v Atlante clashMatchday 5 of Mexican football kicks off, and Tigres host Atlante at home.
  The felines are off to a poor start, with just 1 point from 12 available, so winning at home is extremely urgent.The Iron Colts, back in the top flight, come in with two draws, one win, and one loss, but visiting El Volcán is always complicated.Atlante's XITigres' XIWith a new interim head coach, Tigres want to turn the page and start picking up points to get back near t
  
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• Argentines left stunned by Corinthians fans' poropopó, watch 📹

  22-08-2026 02:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentines left stunned by Corinthians fans' poropopó, watch 📹Last Thursday (20), Corinthians beat Rosario Central 1-0 at Neo Química Arena and secured a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores.Even before the match started, Argentinians and Corinthians fans put on a beautiful show in the stands, singing in support of their teams.But even Los Canallas’ "hinchas" were impressed by the Fiel Torcida.In videos circulating on social media, Rosario Cent
  
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• Lessons learned, but Coventry's top-flight return about more than result

  22-08-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Twenty-five years, 94 days and countless twists later, Coventry City have started life back in the Premier League.The result might not have gone their way, but a 3-0 away defeat by Arsenal in the opening game of the season is hardly a cause for panic for a newly promoted side anyway.The supporters who made the trip down to London remained in full voice at Emirates Stadium throughout the 90 minutes.For a club that has spent more than two decades in constant turmoil, merely being back on the big s
  
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• Swaggering Arsenal want title attack, not defence

  22-08-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal started last season as nearly men - but now they have the swagger of winners.That much can be seen on the approach to Emirates Stadium. Above the entrance to the ground is new signage, a simple message in gold: 'Champions'.Players and fans alike have taken the confidence of last season's Premier League title win - their first in 22 years - and are using it as the team start their bid to retain it.The players were each given an introduction as they came out for their warm-up, while the cr
  
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