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• Altrincham 2-1 Halifax Town

  28-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National LeagueAltrincham 2 - 1 Halifax Town FTAltrincham registered their first National League victory of the season by beating Halifax Town at the J. Davidson Stadium.Following three successive defeats, goals from Jimmy Knowles and returning captain Tom Crawford condemned Halifax, who replied through a Matthew Kosylo own goal, to a third loss in four.Visiting goalkeeper True Grant made a comfortable save from Sam Taylor while Connor Douglas shot straight at Owen Evans at the other end.But Kno
  
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• Man Utd 5-2 Ipswich Town: What Carrick and Shaw said

  30-08-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United boss Michael Carrick speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Results are nice to win like that. I said after the game last week that we were disappointed and it has hurt all week. We managed it well and didn't make too much of it in the end. We shouldn't be going down 1-0 at home. We're going to have setbacks along the way, but it's how you deal with them. The quality comes and we have a good day because we score goals and win well."They had a couple of moments and we got back to it
  
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• Deal off: Liverpool take dramatic last-minute u-turn to collapse agreement

  30-08-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deal off: Liverpool take dramatic last-minute u-turn to collapse agreementLiverpool have taken a dramatic u-turn in one deal. It’s now off as things stand, despite an agreement.Liverpool are working hard, apparently, to seal some deals before the end of the transfer window. They've left things ridiculously late, however, meaning it's very difficult to know what's possible right now.Can they get players over the line? Can they move on those they don't intend to use? All we know for sure is
  
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• The Aubameyang blueprint: Gabriel Jesus can hold the fort until Barcelona find their next Lewandowski

  30-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Aubameyang blueprint: Gabriel Jesus can hold the fort until Barcelona find their next LewandowskiThere is a difference between a dream signing and a smart signing.For much of the summer, Barcelona’s dream had a name: Julian Alvarez. They still do. However, Atletico Madrid have shut that door emphatically, publicly ruling out negotiations with the Catalans.Then, almost without warning, another name appeared: Gabriel Jesus.Barcelona have now reached an agreement to sign the Brazilian fro
  
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• Chivu: ‘Inter squad has quality, Jones and Thuram can lend a hand’

  30-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu: ‘Inter squad has quality, Jones and Thuram can lend a hand’Cristian Chivu outlines his Inter changes for the complicated task in Cagliari, confirming that Marcus Thuram and Curtis Jones ‘could give us a hand today’ off the bench.It kicks off at the Unipol Domus at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s three Serie A games on the Liveblog.MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: John Stones of Internazionale loo
  
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• Celtic Weighing Up Bosman Move For This Former Tottenham Hotspur Midfielder: Why They Should Bring Him In

  30-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Weighing Up Bosman Move For This Former Tottenham Hotspur Midfielder: Why They Should Bring Him InAccording to the Mauritian football journalist Lassana Camara, Celtic are closely monitoring Yves Bissouma ahead of a potential summer swoop. But they are not alone in the race, with Dutch giants Ajax and Turkish outfit Istanbul Başakşehir also in the mix for the former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, who has yet to choose his next destination upon his contract expiry at the end of th
  
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• Everton considering signing Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, but…

  30-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton considering signing Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, but…Everton are reportedly very keen on the idea of signing AS Monaco player Folarin Balogun (25), according to ESPN.In their search for attacking reinforcements, the Toffees are said to have even identified the US international as their top target for the remainder of the transfer window. However, signing Balogun will not be possible without players leaving the Liverpool-based club. Iliman Ndiaye (26), who is reportedly on the r
  
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• Bellingham self-critical after Real Madrid thrash Malaga 4-0: ‘The last 20 minutes were terrible’

  30-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bellingham self-critical after Real Madrid thrash Malaga 4-0: ‘The last 20 minutes were terrible’Jude Bellingham was once again Real Madrid’s standout player in the 4-0 victory over Malaga. The Englishman opened the scoring for Los Blancos today at the Santiago Bernabeu with an excellent finish, then played a role in Alfonso Herrero’s own goal and once again left the Bernabéu to a standing ovation when he was substituted.Bellingham enjoying his new roleAfter the ma
  
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• Man Utd 5-2 Ipswich: What O'Neil said

  30-08-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich manager Gary O'Neil speaking to Sky Sports: "Really unlucky to be 2-1 down, really unlucky - two of the most unlucky goals you will see, but then not good enough to get back into it. We got punished by a very good side."To beat Manchester United at Old Trafford you need the moments to go in your favour and they didn't. Rules can go against you, or a deflection, there are lots of things that can happen in a game that are beyond your control."It is a complicated rule - handball if it's the
  
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• West Ham United Sell Former Fan Favourite For Under £1m: Right Decision?

  30-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United Sell Former Fan Favourite For Under £1m: Right Decision?Southampton have confirmed the permanent return of James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United on a two-year contract, with the fee sitting just under £1 million, as first reported by Alex Crook and later corroborated by journalist Ben Jacobs. The 31-year-old midfielder has gone back to the club where he spent the bulk of his career, ending a stint at the London Stadium that never really got off the ground from day on
  
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• Richard Hughes to repeat Hugo Ekitike trick with deal for £64m forward

  30-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes to repeat Hugo Ekitike trick with deal for £64m forwardLiverpool have made a habit out of thwarting Newcastle’s business in the transfer market. Last summer Hugo Ekitike was apparently close to a move to the Toon before Richard Hughes swooped in for a deal worth around an initial £69m.And during the FIFA World Cup it emerged that the Geordies were wrapping up a deal for Spanish dynamo Victor Munoz.It did not take long for the Reds’ sporting director to stri
  
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• Fernandes Gets A Perfect 10 | Manchester United Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Ipswich Town

  30-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fernandes Gets A Perfect 10 | Manchester United Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Ipswich TownManchester United welcomed Ipswich Town at Old Trafford earlier today as they hoped to secure all three points on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 29th minute when Leif David scored for the visitors. However, Bruno Fernandes equalised for the Mancunian club in the 40th minute as Michael Carrick’s men went into the ha
  
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• Wakefield confirm seven departures including Lino

  30-08-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mason Lino scored the match-winning try for Wakefield Trinity against reigning Super League champions Hull KR in June [SWPix]Samoa international half-back Mason Lino is among a list of seven players which are set to leave Wakefield Trinity at the end of the season.The 32-year-old scrum-half leaves Belle Vue after five seasons at the club, helping Wakefield achieve promotion back to Super League in 2024.He has made just under 130 appearances for the club since joining from NRL side Newcastle Knig
  
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• 📋 Flamengo line-up to face Botafogo at the Maracanã

  30-08-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Flamengo line-up to face Botafogo at the MaracanãIt’s derby Sunday (30) at the Maracanã.Flamengo and Botafogo face off starting at 4 p.m. (Brasília time).The match is valid for the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão. Alex Gomes Stefano (RJ) will referee the match. TV Globo, Premiere, and ge tv will broadcast it. 
  Standings situation 📊Rubro-Negro have 45 points with a game in hand. They are in second place and cannot afford anothe
  
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• 📋 Flamengo and Botafogo named for Maracanã derby

  30-08-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Flamengo and Botafogo named for Maracanã derbyIt’s derby Sunday (30) at the Maracanã.Flamengo and Botafogo face off starting at 4pm (Brasília time).The match is valid for the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão. Alex Gomes Stefano (RJ) will referee the match. TV Globo, Premiere and ge tv will broadcast it. 
  Table situation 📊Rubro-Negro have 45 points with one game in hand. They are in second place and cannot afford another slip-up
  
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• 📋 Corinthians and Santos announce line-ups for Brasileirão derby

  30-08-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Corinthians and Santos announce line-ups for Brasileirão derbyCorinthians and Santos have announced their lineups for this Sunday’s clash (30), at 4:00 p.m., at Neo Química Arena, for the 25th round of the Brasileirão.Globo (for São Paulo, Ceará, Mato Grosso do Sul and Paraná) and Premiere will broadcast the match. And you can follow the main updates in real time on the card below.
  Corinthians lineupBreno Bidon is Diniz’s latest abs
  
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• Sunderland reopen talks with Tottenham for Danso

  30-08-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Sunderland have reopened talks with Tottenham over a permanent move for defender Kevin Danso.BBC Sport revealed on Friday night that Sunderland had a loan offer rejected by Spurs for the Austria international.But the Black Cats have returned to the table and opened discussions over a permanent offer for Danso.Personal terms are not said to be an issue for Danso if the clubs agree a fee.Club-to-club talks are progressing but as of yet there is no agreement.Tottenham are likely to re
  
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• Premier League all-time assist leaders: Bruno Fernandes ties Andy Cole, one behind Thierry Henry

  30-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Fernandes surged into the Premier League's all-time top 20 for assists with an in-form run for Manchester United during a Premier League Player of the Season performance.Fernandes became the 28th player to hit 60 Premier League assists last season and he's now in the top 20. Jordan Henderson and Andy Robertson are a bit behind the Manchester United star.MORE — Premier League’s 2025-26 Golden Boot raceThe next closest players to the 50-assist mark are James Maddison, James Ward-
  
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• The Bruno Fernandes show gives Manchester United lift off in Premier League

  30-08-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New season but a distinctly familiar script for Manchester United. They could be grateful for that, too. Even after a summer when they have spent £150m on midfielders, their finest remains the same. It is no secret that Bruno Fernandes is by far and away their outstanding individual in the era since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. In the week he was crowned PFA Player of the Year, Fernandes began his bid to retain the award with a reminder of his extraordinary productivity. A third United hat-t
  
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• Serie A official line-ups: Cagliari vs. Inter

  30-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A official line-ups: Cagliari vs. InterInter start Lautaro Martinez, Francesco Pio Esposito and Hakan Calhanoglu for this tricky trip to Cagliari, where Daniel Maldini and Harry Winks provide creativity.It kicks off at the Unipol Domus at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s three Serie A games on the Liveblog.MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale reacts during the Serie A match between
  
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• Report: Liverpool receive green light in move for Cody Gakpo replacement

  30-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool receive green light in move for Cody Gakpo replacementIsmaila Sarr Pushes for Liverpool Move as Crystal Palace Face Transfer DecisionLiverpool’s search for another attacking option could be entering a decisive phase, with Ismaila Sarr reportedly making clear his desire to leave Crystal Palace and move to Anfield.According to Foot Mercato, the Senegal international has communicated his intentions directly to Palace chairman Steve Parish. Liverpool have already seen an open
  
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• How did Rashford do on return to Man Utd XI? Player ratings

  30-08-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United beat Ipswich 5-2 on Sunday [Getty Images]Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick and nearly added a brilliant fourth as Manchester United came from behind to beat Ipswich.Here's how I rated the players, and how you rated them.Fernandes hat-trick helps Man Utd recover to beat IpswichWhat do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?Manchester UnitedSenne Lammens: Stood firm and came out on top as Enciso charged at him. Out of his area to control and lay off a pass to Shaw at one point. 8Diogo
  
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• 'Birmingham will always be home, and so will Villa' - Watkins

  30-08-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ollie Watkins says "Birmingham will always be home, and so will Villa" in a farewell video posted on social media.The 30-year-old striker, who is Villa's record Premier League scorer with 91 goals, has completed a £51m move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.The England international made himself unavailable for Villa's Premier League opener against Brighton last weekend, which Emery said Watkins apologised for."Firstly, I would like to say, never did I intend, nor did I imagi
  
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• Report: Liverpool considering move to sign Bundesliga forward

  30-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool considering move to sign Bundesliga forwardLiverpool Transfer Latest: Jamie Leweling Emerges in Reds Winger Search as Deadline NearsLiverpool’s search for attacking reinforcements appears to be widening in the final phase of the window, with Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling now firmly on the club’s radar. According to Patrik Berger of Sky Germany, the Reds are among several clubs monitoring the Germany international, with Roma, Everton and Inter Milan also in the mix
  
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• Aston Villa sign London City Lionesses defender Imuran

  30-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa sign London City Lionesses defender ImuranAston Villa have completed the signing of London City Lionesses defender Rofiat Imuran on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Villans this afternoon.The 22-year-old defender joins Aston Villa after spending the last two seasons with London City Lionesses.Imuran was a Barclays WSL2 title-winner in her first season at London City Lionesses while she made 10 appearances for The Pri
  
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• 🚨 Sampaoli out at Talleres: one win in six matches

  30-08-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Sampaoli out at Talleres: one win in six matchesTalleres de Córdoba dismissed Jorge Sampaoli as head coach of the First Team. The club currently sits bottom of Zone A, with one win, two draws, and four defeats.La T thanked Sampaoli and his coaching staff for their "professionalism and commitment" during their time in charge of the team. The club acknowledged that the results fell well short of "the expectations" it had.The statement especially highlighted the coach’s relat
  
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• ✅ Official XIs: Cagliari-Inter and Lazio-Genoa! Pio, Sucic, Dia and Sow 👀

  30-08-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Official XIs: Cagliari-Inter and Lazio-Genoa! Pio, Sucic, Dia and Sow 👀Sunday in Serie A wraps up with Cagliari-Inter and Lazio-Genoa at 20:45. All four clubs are active in the transfer market, with Kamaté leaving the Nerazzurri, Gagliardini almost certain to arrive in Sardinia, an agreement for Ratkov to join Levante, and Genoa making an offer for Cancellieri.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!The reignin
  
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• Mourinho talks performance, rotation options after Real Madrid 4-0 Malaga

  30-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks performance, rotation options after Real Madrid 4-0 MalagaReal Madrid made it three wins from three at the start of the 2026-27 season with a 3-0 victory over Malaga on Sunday. Goals from Jude Bellingham, Alfonso Herrero (OG) and Kylian Mbappe were enough for Los Blancos to claim another win, one that takes them to the top of the La Liga standings – for 24 hours at least.After the match, head coach Jose Mourinho delivered his assessment to Real Madrid TV. As per MD, he was v
  
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• McCann 'not thinking' about signings as Killie squad 'more than good enough'

  30-08-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann is full of belief in his squad, despite three defeats in their opening three Premiership games. Saturday's 4-0 defeat at home to Dundee United made it 13 goals conceded in those three matches with Killie sitting bottom of the Premiership table. But the Ayrshire club have been relatively busy this summer, they've added seven permanent signings this summer and signed a further two players on loan. When asked if he was hopeful of adding reinforcements before the trans
  
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• Analysis: Focus on the positives or negatives?

  30-08-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]For almost 40 minutes it felt like this was going to be a dream day for Ipswich, who were bidding to make it six points from two games.But then their heads went in dramatic style and at times it felt more like the famous 9-0 defeat by the Red Devils in 1995.They started so well - and Enciso could have given them the lead earlier when he held off Mbeumo and Luke Shaw when running from the halfway line before being denied by Lammens.Davis scored a lovely opener after Fatawu, relegate
  
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