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• After another win, Fluminense keep Marcão until season's end

  23-08-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After another win, Fluminense keep Marcão until season's endThis Saturday (22), Fluminense came from behind to beat Remo 2-1 at the Maracanã, in the 24th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.After the match, president Matheus Montenegro gave a brief statement to announce that Marcão has been officially confirmed as coach of the Tricolor team through the end of 2026."Fluminense is not going to the market looking for another coach because we have a lot of trust not only in Mar
  
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• Fans suffer firework burns and eye injuries in Eredivisie

  24-08-2026 13:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the fireworks exploded just metres away from Feyenoord goalkeeper Tjark Ernst [Getty Images]Dutch club SC Cambuur said fans have suffered "burns, hearing damage and eye injuries" after Feyenoord supporters threw fireworks during Sunday's league match.Play was suspended for around 10 minutes in the first half after visiting fans in the away end at the Kooi Stadion lit a large number of red flares and threw fireworks.Some of the fireworks were aimed towards sections containing home fans and
  
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• Virgil van Dijk gives backing to Dominik Szoboszlai as future Liverpool captain

  24-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Virgil van Dijk has signalled that he sees Dominik Szoboszlai as his long-term successor as Liverpool captain and said Alexander Isak was not affected by the vitriolic reception he received on his return to Newcastle. Isak was whistled and jeered in his first match at St James’ Park since his controversial £125m move to Anfield last summer. Liverpool got a point in a 2-2 draw courtesy of Szoboszlai’s 99th-minute penalty – with the new vice-captain, rather than Isak, takin
  
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• Gavi sends emotional message after fresh Barcelona injury scare: ‘I’m sorry for making you suffer’

  24-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gavi sends emotional message after fresh Barcelona injury scare: ‘I’m sorry for making you suffer’Barcelona’s 5-0 win over Elche should have been a night of celebration. Instead, the sight of Gavi sitting on the pitch holding his right knee created an immediate sense of worry.The Barcelona midfielder was forced off in the 44th minute after going down following a collision with Marc Aguado. Gavi immediately signalled that he could not continue, and the concern was obv
  
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• Wolves growing but confidence remains fragile

  24-08-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport][Getty Images]Wolves' 3-1 win at Preston was about more than three points. It ended a 489-day wait for an away league victory and gave supporters a much-needed reason to enjoy their Saturday.It was marvellous to see around 5,600 Wolves fans at Deepdale in full voice from the first whistle. Their support reflected the importance of the occasion, but it also raised the standards expected of this team.The first half was not always comfortable. There were moments when Wolves looked uncert
  
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• Liverpool tried to hijack Arsenal sponsorship deal

  24-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool tried to hijack Arsenal sponsorship dealLiverpool attempted to hijack Arsenal’s sponsorship deal with Emirates prior to the Gunners’ recent renewal, according to a report.Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesLukasz Baczek reports that Liverpool FC attempted to hijack Arsenal’s new sponsorship deal with Emirates, with the Merseyside club exploring options for a new sponsor to replace Standard Chartered on the front of their shirts.Baczek adds that the two deals could not ov
  
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• Milan wait for Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest offers for unwanted duo

  24-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan wait for Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest offers for unwanted duoMilan’s unwanted duo, Fikayo Tomori and Youssouf Fofana, have attracted interest from Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, respectively, but according to Gazzetta, the Rossoneri are still waiting for formal offers.Milan are waiting for offers for Tomori and Fofana, who are not part of Ruben Amorim’s plans and have been left out of the Rossoneri’s Serie A squad for 2026-27.Milan ready to sell Tomori and Fofana
  
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• Millwall 3-0 Norwich - the fans' verdict

  24-08-2026 12:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's match between Millwall and Norwich City.Here are some of your comments:Millwall fansSiddienam: Great start to the season. Squad bonding well, defence looking solid and attacking threats from different places. Loving so far, hopefully we can keep going like this. And keep Femi!Rob: A real team performance holding the ball, carrying the ball. More direct than we have been at times. Norwich were out-thought in this one. Can we go again? Why not? COYL
  
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• Arsenal given Julian Alvarez hope in push to sign Atletico Madrid forward before transfer deadline

  24-08-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal have been given encouragement that a Julian Alvarez deal may be possible before the end of the window, as the Premier League champions actively work on a deal.Atletico Madrid want €150m (£128.4m) for the attacker, who enjoyed a fine World Cup with Argentina, including an extra-time screamer to help down Switzerland in the quarter-finals. There is still a long way to go before any deal is possible, but the London club are attempting to negotiate that price down, while the Kroen
  
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• Report: Arsenal attacker could be set for £60m move

  24-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal attacker could be set for £60m moveGabriel Martinelli transfer latest as Arsenal weigh Al Hilal interest before Deadline DayArsenal’s early-season team news has already prompted one of the more intriguing talking points of the window, with Gabriel Martinelli absent from successive matchday squads and fresh scrutiny now building around his future. According to Standard, Al Hilal are pursuing a deal for the Brazil international, a development that places added focus on
  
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• Real Madrid defender faces surgery threat as old injury returns

  24-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender faces surgery threat as old injury returnsRaul Asencio had only just put one injury behind him and now, another problem from last season has returned to threaten the start of his new campaign.According to MARCA, the Real Madrid centre-back has recovered from the quadriceps injury that kept him out earlier this season, but the shin issue he had been carrying since last season has flared up again.Asencio, whose future at Real Madrid is uncertain,  is already undergoing tr
  
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• Iraola adamant Liverpool goals conceded aren’t down to personnel

  24-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola adamant Liverpool goals conceded aren’t down to personnelLiverpool 2-2 Newcastle: Andoni Iraola Sees Fightback, But Transition Problems ExposedLiverpool left St James’ Park with a point, courtesy of a stoppage-time penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai, but nobody should pretend this was a polished opening-day performance. It was dramatic, it was frantic and it underlined both the strengths and flaws of Andoni Iraola’s side in a 2-2 draw with Newcastle.There was character, cer
  
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• 'Jakirovic didn't want to give anything away in pre-season' - Holden

  24-08-2026 12:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic kept his plan to topple Manchester United on their Premier League return under wraps for weeks, assistant head coach Dean Holden told Match of the Day.The Tigers produced a sensational 2-0 win over Michael Carrick's side on Saturday, all while deploying a back five.Jakirovic altered his tactics for the game, having watched a couple of United's pre-season matches, including the 4-2 defeat by AC Milan which was engineered by former boss Ruben Amorim, when he repeate
  
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• Martin takes responsibility for Foxes' Burton loss

  24-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Russell Martin's only win as Leicester boss so far game in the Carabao Cup against League Two side Northampton [Getty Images]Russell Martin admits he needs to address how he mentally prepares his Leicester City side after the one-time Premier League champions slumped to their first League One defeat of the season.Burton Albion, a perennial relegation battler in the third tier in recent years, condemned Leicester to a 2-1 loss in their first home league game at the level for 17 years on Saturday.
  
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• Former Real Madrid player slams Vinicius Junior – “No one wants him”

  24-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid player slams Vinicius Junior – “No one wants him”Real Madrid may have won their La Liga opener on Saturday against Espanyol, but their performance was far from convincing. It took a 90th minute winner from debutant Carlos Espi to separate the sides, and several of Jose Mourinho’s big-hitters struggled to make much of an impact.One of those was Vinicius Junior, who tried – but failed – to put his stamp on proceedings at the RCDE Stadium. It w
  
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• Como have agreement with Kean as Fiorentina talks continue

  24-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como have agreement with Kean as Fiorentina talks continueMultiple sources claim that Fiorentina star Moise Kean has an agreement with Como, who are now hopeful of finalising talks with the Tuscans over a €45m deal.La Gazzetta dello Sport and Fabrizio Romano report that Como have reached an agreement with Italy international Kean.Como reach agreement with KeanKLAGENFURT, AUSTRIA – AUGUST 01: Moise Kean of ACF Fiorentina is challenged by Joan Martinez of Real Madrid during the pre-seas
  
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• 📸 The weekend's viral images 🍿

  24-08-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 The weekend's viral images 🍿Football season is back, and the viral clips are already making a comeback! A closer look at the weekend’s eccentric moments from all corners of the football world. Better to laugh about it.China: a robot scores and celebrates like CR7Galactik FootballOlise, king of dodgingBrazil: he yanks off his opponent’s shirt (and tears it?)Pep reacts to Haaland’s new hairstyleCorinthians: Depay “sets off” his club’s headquart
  
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• 📸 The weekend’s viral images 🍿

  24-08-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 The weekend’s viral images 🍿Football season is back, and the viral clips are already making a comeback! A closer look at the weekend’s eccentric moments from all corners of the football world. Better to laugh about it.China: a robot scores and celebrates like CR7Galactik FootballOlise, king of the dodgeBrazil: he yanks his opponent’s shirt off (and tears it?)Pep reacts to Haaland’s new hairstyleCorinthians: Depay “sets” his club’s headq
  
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• Roma-Fiorentina: Pisilli, Lulli called up, Rensch ruled out

  24-08-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma-Fiorentina: Pisilli, Lulli called up, Rensch ruled outRoma’s first official squad list for the season. Tonight at 8:45 PM, the Giallorossi will make their Serie A debut against Fiorentina, in front of a home crowd at the Stadio Olimpico. Gian Piero Gasperini will be without Devyne Rensch, who suffered a left flexor muscle strain in his last training session at Trigoria. Emanuele Lulli, however, is back, having been rewarded for his excellent preseason under Gasperini.All of Gasperini&
  
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• Atletico Madrid ready to sell Julian Alvarez to Arsenal for €150 million; player still wants Barcelona

  24-08-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid ready to sell Julian Alvarez to Arsenal for €150 million; player still wants BarcelonaAtletico Madrid forward and FC Barcelona target Julian Alvarez took to the field at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano for the first time this season this past weekend, and the reception he received was very hostile.The Argentine star was whistled loudly by the fans in the stands who made their dissent towards him very clear from the moment his name was announced.It was a very harsh moment for th
  
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• 'One of the best goals I'll ever score'

  24-08-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dom Ballard says he may never score a better goal than his back-heeled volley, which so nearly secured the Robins' first win of the season at Birmingham.The 21-year-old summer signing from Leyton Orient came off the bench with 25 minutes to go and, with five minutes remaining and the scores level, produced an exquisite finish from Rio Cardines' inswinging cross from the left, flashing a finish with his back to goal past James Beadle's despairing dive and into the top corner.The goal has gone vir
  
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• Liverpool offering more questions than answers

  24-08-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]When Liverpool came to Newcastle last August, there was utter jubilation as Rio Ngumoha scored a remarkable 100th-minute winner.They scored late again this time around, through Dominik Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty, but it felt more like a sense of relief than joy as they rescued a point.Andoni Iraola said afterwards that his side did not deserve to lose and, to their credit, they never gave up as they earned a 2-2 draw.A defeat would have been Liverpool's first on the opening w
  
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• Gossip: Hammers braced for Bowen bid

  24-08-2026 12:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]West Ham skipper Jarrod Bowen, 29, is reportedly a £50m target for Crystal Palace, despite pledging to remain with the Hammers after relegation. (The Sun)The Hammers are also braced for an improved offer of £37m bid from Brentford for Senegal right-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, 21. (Football Insider)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Gossip: Preston set sights on Archer

  24-08-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Preston are lining up a loan offer for Southampton striker Cameron Archer, 24, who has not featured in Saints' opening two matches. (Daily Echo)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• 🔵🔴 Barça condemn police brutality before Elche clash

  24-08-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔵🔴 Barça condemn police brutality before Elche clashFC Barcelona has issued a strongly worded official statement condemning the disturbances that took place around the Martínez Valero Stadium. The Blaugrana club believes that the security forces used disproportionate force against its members and fans before the match against Elche.Among the incidents highlighted, the club points to the arrest of a Barça supporter. According to the club’s official posit
  
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• Villa 'completely capitulated' at Brighton - Murphy

  24-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Match of the Day's Danny Murphy says Aston Villa "completely capitulated" after conceding the first goal to Brighton on Sunday.The former Premier League midfielder credited the Seagulls for their dominating display, but said Unai Emery's side were too negative and invited the pressure on themselves. "There was so much to like about Brighton, but Villa didn't half give them a helping hand," Murphy said. "It was woeful after the first goal."They completely capitulated."It's a day they're going to
  
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• Gossip: Rams eye attacking duo

  24-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Derby are keen on a loan move for West Brom and Republic of Ireland winger Mikey Johnston, 27, and Ipswich and Albania attacking midfielder Anis Mehmeti, 25. (Alan Nixon, via subscription)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Glimpses of what could be at Bristol City

  24-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Football has a habit of compressing an entire afternoon into a few seconds. At St Andrew's, Bristol City's performance will inevitably be remembered for two of them: one moment of extraordinary invention from Dom Ballard and one raised flag that left Michael Skubala describing the eventual penalty decision as "crazy".Ballard's goal deserved to win any match. With his back to goal, the substitute met Rio Cardines' cross with an improvised flick that looped beyond James Beadle a
  
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• Does Watkins want out?

  24-08-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says forward Ollie Watkins' absence in the 4-0 thrashing at Brighton is a "question for him".The 30-year-old was left out of the matchday squad for Villa's Premier League opener after Emery confirmed earlier in the week there had been offers from Saudi club Al-Hilal for the striker.Asked if it was his decision to leave Watkins out, Emery told Match of the Day: "This question is for him. You can call him and try to get his answer."The players here wanted to play and we
  
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• Report: The deep-rooted problem Mourinho must solve around Real Madrid superstar’s situation

  24-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: The deep-rooted problem Mourinho must solve around Real Madrid superstar’s situationThe hostility against Vinicius Jr. appears to be at an all-time high, for the Real Madrid superstar can seemingly not enter a single stadium without facing the wrath of fans.Needless to say, the situation around the winger is simply not normal. In the past few weeks, Vinicius has faced boos from the crowd at pre-season venues he has never played at, as well as in the team’s very first game of
  
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