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• Amanda Staveley-led consortium ‘set to buy significant West Ham stake’

  31-07-2026 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A consortium led by former Newcastle director Amanda Staveley is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire a significant stake in West Ham United. The group, which includes Staveley and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi, is understood to be targeting the 25 per cent shareholding currently held by Vanessa Gold.Ms Gold inherited the shares following the death of her father, David Gold, in 2023 and has since indicated her willingness to sell. This potential investment comes amidst a period of flux for West
  
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• 🎥 Sam Surridge scores ridiculous back-heel to stun Messi & Miami 😱

  16-08-2026 04:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Sam Surridge scores ridiculous back-heel to stun Messi & Miami 😱Saturday's top-of-the-table clash in Nashville has been riveting so far. Nashville and Inter Miami came into the night separated by just two points at the top of the Supporters Shield standings.
  And as it stands in the second-half, they are on pace to extend that lead to five after putting Leo Messi and his mates to the sword in front of a sold-out crowd. But the best moment of the night so far certainly c
  
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• 📊 Updated Brasileirão table after the start of matchday 23

  16-08-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Updated Brasileirão table after the start of matchday 23Matchday 23 of the 2026 Brasileirão kicked off this Saturday (15).In the first match of the day, Fluminense came from behind to beat Palmeiras 3-2 at the Maracanã.The match featured refereeing controversy, Hulk entering the "grandpas' ranking", and coach Abel Ferreira arguing with journalists.Next, Athletico-PR and RB Bragantino drew 1-1 at Arena da Baixada.The standout performer was goalkeeper Tiago Volpi, wh
  
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• 📹 São Paulo draw with Coritiba, bizarre Brasileirão wait goes on

  16-08-2026 03:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 São Paulo draw with Coritiba, bizarre Brasileirão wait goes onSão Paulo and Coritiba drew 1-1 this Saturday (15) in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.The match marked Tricolor Paulista’s return to MorumBIS after 81 days!The “return home” was the fuel São Paulo’s fans needed to set aside, at least momentarily, the club’s institutional crisis and the team’s technical struggles.And the fans’ excitement showe
  
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• 📹 São Paulo draw at home to Coritiba, bizarre winless run goes on

  16-08-2026 03:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 São Paulo draw at home to Coritiba, bizarre winless run goes onSão Paulo and Coritiba drew 1-1 this Saturday (15), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.The match marked Tricolor Paulista’s return to MorumBIS after 81 days!The “return home” was the fuel São Paulo’s fans needed to put aside, at least momentarily, the club’s institutional crisis and the team’s struggles on the pitch.And the fans’ excitement showed
  
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• 📹 Abel clashes with journalist after defeat: could Palmeiras do more?

  16-08-2026 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Abel clashes with journalist after defeat: could Palmeiras do more?Palmeiras lost 3-2 to Fluminense in a comeback win this Saturday (15), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.After the match, coach Abel Ferreira had a few “run-ins” with journalists during the press conference, still at the Maracanã.The 47-year-old Portuguese manager, who is under contract with Verdão until December 2027, even got into an argument with a reporter when asked whether,
  
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• 🧓 Hulk breaks into the top-5 oldest scorers in the Brasileirão

  16-08-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧓 Hulk breaks into the top-5 oldest scorers in the BrasileirãoFluminense came from behind to beat Palmeiras 3-2 this Saturday (15), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Fluminense’s first goal was scored by Hulk in the first half, putting the No. 7 in a select group of top scorers.That’s because, at 40 years and 21 days old, Hulk entered the Top 5️⃣ oldest players to score in the Brasileirão in the 21st century.📈 Check out the li
  
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• 🚨 Platense v Boca line-ups confirmed

  16-08-2026 02:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Platense v Boca line-ups confirmedEverything is set for the fifth round of the 2026 Clausura, as Boca and Platense face off at the Ciudad de Vicente López stadium, a highly important match as it will feature both sets of fans.Boca XIPlatense XIDon’t miss the match details with OneFootball.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | FC Augsburg

  16-08-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | FC AugsburgOur next Get German Football News 2026/27 Bundesliga tactical preview installment takes a look at one of the three German football clubs for which the author holds a membership. Augsburg get their turn. There exist so very many fond memories of visiting this town and engaging in the deep footballing conversations with the locals in their curly adorable dialect. Deep affection and sympathy for the Fuggerstädter led to plenty of grum
  
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• 📋 São Paulo named to end 3-month BR26 drought

  16-08-2026 01:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 São Paulo named to end 3-month BR26 droughtThis Saturday (15), São Paulo host Coritiba at MorumBIS at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) for Matchday 23 of the 2026 Brasileirão.The Tricolor Paulista, currently 12th with 26 points, will be back at home after 81 days looking to win again in the league after eight matches (since April).Across the season (including the Brasileirão and the Copa Sudamericana), they are winless in five matches.Coxa, meanwhile, have 30 p
  
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• Celtic Plot Summer Move For This Versatile Swedish Attacker: Why O’Neill Should Sanction The Transfer

  15-08-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Plot Summer Move For This Versatile Swedish Attacker: Why O’Neill Should Sanction The TransferIf a recent report from the Polish outlet Polska Sportowy (as cited by The Daily Record) is believed to be true, Celtic are keeping close tabs on Patrik Walemark ahead of a potential summer swoop. But they are not alone in the race, as the Dutch side Groningen are also chasing the Lech Poznan winger with just over two weeks left in the ongoing transfer window.The 24-year-old former Sweden y
  
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• Enzo Maresca reveals favourite to be new Manchester City captain after ruling out Erling Haaland

  15-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ruben Dias is in pole position to become Manchester City’s next captain – because Erling Haaland scores so many goals. New manager Enzo Maresca is yet to pick the next skipper, after Bernardo Silva left to join Real Madrid, but for now defender Dias and striker Haaland are the only two of the previous leadership group left in contention. But Maresca likes to call his captain over to the touchline to make tactical changes after his side scores, which counts against Haaland, who got 38
  
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• 📹 Flu beat Palmeiras, overcome Arias and refereeing row, win again

  15-08-2026 23:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Flu beat Palmeiras, overcome Arias and refereeing row, win againAt the Maracanã, Fluminense beat Palmeiras 3-2 this Saturday (15), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Highlights coming up shortlyDespite being in the top four, both teams took the field under pressure because of their recent results this season.Tricolor Carioca also saw Marcão return for his second debut as interim coach, after Argentine manager Luis Zubeldía was dismissed.And the &ldquo
  
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• Huddersfield off bottom with win over Toulouse

  15-08-2026 23:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Super LeagueToulouse (6) 10Tries: Hands, Jussaume Goals: ShorrocksHuddersfield (22) 26Tries: Halsall 2, Greenwood, Wrench Goals: Flanagan 5Huddersfield Giants continued their mini-revival with a fourth win in a row by deservedly beating Toulouse Olympique 26-10 at Stade Ernest-Wallon.Sam Halsall scored twice in the victory as the Giants leapfrogged Bradford Bulls to climb off the bottom of the Super League standings.The Giants have now won more games in the past three weeks than they hav
  
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• West Ham United Eye €4m Scandinavian Winger Amid Promotion Push: Right Deal For Them?

  15-08-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United Eye €4m Scandinavian Winger Amid Promotion Push: Right Deal For Them?West Ham United have formally submitted a €4m bid to sign Daniel Job, the 20-year-old Nigerian winger currently shining in the Norwegian First Division with Kongsvinger IL Toppfotball. Sport Witness relayed the report, which originated from Swedish outlet Expressen, stating everything points toward the attacker leaving Scandinavia this summer.West Ham United in €4m race for 20-year-old Nigerian wi
  
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• Haveron laments inability to postpone Coleraine game

  15-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Larne manager Gary Haveron has bemoaned the fact that the Northern Ireland Football League [NIFL] is unable to step in and postpone fixtures which he believes would boost the chances of Irish League clubs performing well in Europe.The Irish Premiership champions played out a 0-0 draw with last year's league runners-up Coleraine at Ballycastle Road on Saturday.That match was sandwiched between the Invermen's extra-time defeat by Georgian side Iberia 1999 in the Europa League third qualifying roun
  
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• Midfielder move definitely coming as €30m deal lined up

  15-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder move definitely coming as €30m deal lined upCurtis Jones has been a long-term target for Inter Milan. The Nerazzurri first tried for the England international back in January but Liverpool opted against doing a deal. The playmaker remained on Merseyside - albeit as a fringe player under Arne Slot.Jones, 25, featured at right-back towards the end of the Dutchman’s reign - and it’s no secret he would prefer a bigger role in midfield.With a contract expiring in 2027 and
  
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• Leeds United Edge Closer To £8.5m Deal: Good Deal For The Whites?

  15-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Edge Closer To £8.5m Deal: Good Deal For The Whites?Leeds United have reached a verbal agreement with Borussia Mönchengladbach for a €10m transfer of Nico Elvedi, plus a 15% sell-on clause, according to a report from Florian Plettenberg. Nico Elvedi, 29 years old, then missed Gladbach’s friendly against Aston Villa on Saturday, August 15, with the omission intended to protect negotiations from unnecessary complications.There’s a catch. The deal hasn&rsquo
  
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• Marseille reach agreement with West Ham’s Jean-Clair Todibo

  15-08-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille reach agreement with West Ham’s Jean-Clair TodiboOlympique de Marseille are reported to have reached an agreement with West Ham’s Jean-Clair Todibo (26) on the terms of a potential transfer, according to information from Foot Mercato.With three years remaining on his contract, which runs until 2029, the centre-back is said to be open to a hypothetical return to France. However, nothing is yet certain for OM, who will need not only to reach an agreement with the Hammers to s
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are In Concrete Talks To Sign This Liverpool Winger: Good Option For De Zerbi?

  15-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are In Concrete Talks To Sign This Liverpool Winger: Good Option For De Zerbi?In a recent post on X, journalist Florian Plettenberg claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are in concrete talks to sign Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo. It has been mentioned that Spurs are eyeing a move to acquire the services of the Dutch talent in this transfer window.Gakpo’s Impressive Form In English FootballGakpo enjoyed a decent run of form at the Merseyside club in the previous campaign when he p
  
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• Chelsea miles ahead! See the biggest spenders this window 💰

  15-08-2026 22:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea miles ahead! See the biggest spenders this window 💰There are 15 days left until the transfer window closes in Europe’s main football leagues.Until then, many deals are still expected to be finalized, but billions of euros have already been spent.On Sunday alone (15), PSG confirmed two signings (Ferrán Torres and Mika Godts) that, combined, should cost just over 100 million euros.However, the club that has invested the most in this mid-year window is still, by a wide
  
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• Liverpool Are Among The Clubs Monitoring This Manchester United Starlet: A Star In The Making?

  15-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Among The Clubs Monitoring This Manchester United Starlet: A Star In The Making?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Liverpool are among the clubs monitoring Manchester United starlet JJ Gabriel. It has been mentioned that the Reds are facing competition from Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the race to sign the English striker.Gabriel’s Impressive Rise In English FootballGabriel c
  
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• Bad news: Bradley Barcola deal slipping through Richard Hughes' fingers

  15-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bad news: Bradley Barcola deal slipping through Richard Hughes' fingersIt’s no secret that Liverpool want Bradley Barcola. The France international, 23, has loomed into focus as the No1 candidate to arrive and improve the wing options available to Andoni Iraola.Barcola is under contract at Paris Saint-Germain until 2028 and it’s unlikely he will sign a new deal. It will soon come time for the double European champions to make a decision on his future.Barcola is valued at between &eur
  
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• Official | PSG sign Ajax talent Mika Godts

  15-08-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | PSG sign Ajax talent Mika GodtsParis Saint-Germain have officially announced the signing of Mika Godts (21) from Ajax. The left winger has signed a five-year contract, running until 2031, with the reigning double European champions.Having come through the youth academies of RCS Anderlecht and KRC Genk, the Belgian joined the Amsterdam-based club in the winter of 2023 in a €1m deal. Thrown straight into the deep end a few weeks later, Godts has made a total of 115 appearances for
  
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• Villa begin Suzuki talks - Sunday's gossip

  15-08-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa are in negotiations over Zion Suzuki, boosting Juventus' hope of signing Emiliano Martinez, while Arsenal are told price for Victor Osimhen.Aston Villa are in negotiations to sign Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma after the 23-year-old's proposed move to Paris St-Germain collapsed. (Talksport)Villa's interest in Suzuki has boosted Juventus' hope of signing Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, from the Premier League club. (Football Italia)Arsenal must offer more than &po
  
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• Scotland line up young Belgian coach to replace Steve Clarke

  15-08-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Union Saint-Gilloise and Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been lined up as the new Scotland head coach.The Scottish Football Association is closing in on a deal for the 39-year-old Belgian to be named as Steve Clarke’s replacement and the appointment could be confirmed early next week.The former Belgium international led Union to the 2024-25 Belgian title in his first season as a head coach.Sebastien Pocognoli looks set to be the new Scotland boss (PA)Pocognoli would be Sco
  
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• West Ham break EFL record to sign Engels for £22m

  15-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arne Engels is the second high-profile departure from Celtic this summer following Daizen Maeda's move to promoted Ipswich[Shutterstock]West Ham United have broken the EFL transfer record by paying a £22m fee to sign Arne Engels from Scottish champions Celtic.The 22-year-old Belgium international has signed a five-year contract after West Ham paid what they called a "record fee paid by an EFL Championship club".It tops the £17.5m paid by Ipswich Town a year ago to sign Norway forward
  
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• Manchester City Would Have To Pay £120m To Land This Chelsea Star: Should Maresca Go For Him?

  15-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Would Have To Pay £120m To Land This Chelsea Star: Should Maresca Go For Him?In a recent post on X, journalist Veronica Brunati stated that Manchester City would have to pay £120m to land Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez this summer. It is believed that the Mancunian club are showing interest in acquiring the services of the Argentine midfielder before the end of this transfer window.Fernandez’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueFernandez enjoyed another impressiv
  
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• FAWNL: Can Bournemouth turn last season’s disappointment into promotion?

  15-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FAWNL: Can Bournemouth turn last season’s disappointment into promotion?AFC Bournemouth get their 2026/27 FAWNL campaign underway on Sunday with promotion to the WSL 2 firmly in their sights.The Cherries travel to AFC Wimbledon for their opening game of the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division, with kick-off at 2pm (BST) at Imperial Fields.Bournemouth are kicking off their second season in the third tier of the English football pyramid after they secured promotion fro
  
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• Fenerbahçe’s Sidiki Chérif set to join Coventry City

  15-08-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahçe’s Sidiki Chérif set to join Coventry CityFenerbahçe SK’s Sidiki Chérif (19) is reportedly on the verge of signing for Coventry City, according to information from Foot Mercato.Having been promoted to the Premier League this season, the Sky Blues are said to have reached an agreement with the Istanbul-based club for a fee of €24.5m. The forward, who is also keen on the idea of joining the Coventry Building Society Arena, is expected to sign
  
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