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• 'An absolute honour - Burn named Newcastle captain

  15-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Dan Burn says being named Newcastle captain on a permanent basis is "really special".Following this summer's departure of Bruno Guimaraes the role has been vacant but new Head Coach Matthias Jaissle announced his decision on Saturday.A boyhood Magpies fan, Burn has made 193 appearances for the club since signing in 2021."It's an absolute honour to be named captain of Newcastle United," he said after the news was confirmed."It's always an immense privilege to represent this football
  
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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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• 🚨 Official: PSG sign an attacking prodigy for €55m!

  15-08-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: PSG sign an attacking prodigy for €55m!Barcola’s successor is already here?After being in the works for several weeks, Mika Godts’ transfer to Paris Saint-Germain is now official.This Saturday evening, PSG announced the signing of the Belgian winger from Ajax Amsterdam.The capital club is said to have paid 55 million euros, including bonuses, to secure the services of the 21-year-old player.After breaking through last season with 17 goals and 12 assists in th
  
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• Chelsea Launch A Fresh Enquiry For This Bournemouth Midfielder: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?

  15-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Launch A Fresh Enquiry For This Bournemouth Midfielder: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Chelsea have launched a fresh enquiry for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. It has been claimed that the Blues are still showing interest in recruiting the English talent in this transfer window.Scott’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueScott enjoyed a good run of form at the English club in the previous campaign when he produced a
  
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• Blues boss Davies reacts after draw with Sheff Utd

  15-08-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Birmingham City boss Chris Davies spoke to BBC Radio WM after his side's 0-0 draw with Sheffield United. For a written selection of his quotes, click here.All the latest Birmingham City news
  
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• Best of July: Cruzeiro player wins Brasileirão award

  15-08-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Best of July: Cruzeiro player wins Brasileirão awardMatheus Pereira received the award for the best player of July in the Brasileirão.Cruzeiro celebrated the presentation of the trophy on social media this Saturday (15).The 30-year-old attacking midfielder was a key player for the team after the World Cup break.He scored one goal in each of Cruzeiro’s two matches in July, first against Inter, then against Coritiba.In total, Matheus Pereira has five goals in this edition of th
  
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• Sunderland Are Keen On Recruiting This Serie A Midfielder: What Will He Bring To The Stadium Of Light?

  15-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Keen On Recruiting This Serie A Midfielder: What Will He Bring To The Stadium Of Light?In a recent report, Il Mattino mentioned that Sunderland are keen on recruiting Napoli midfielder Frank Anguissa this summer. It has been claimed that the Black Cats are eager to land the Cameroonian midfield ace in this transfer window.Anguissa’s Impressive Form In Serie AAnguissa served as an important member of Napoli’s squad in the previous campaign when he put in a string of imp
  
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• Luis Enrique Hints At Player Exits With “another solution”

  15-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Enrique Hints At Player Exits With “another solution”Luis Enrique Opens Door as Liverpool Push for Bradley BarcolaLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola has reached the point where every gesture, selection decision and sentence from Paris begins to feel significant.Luis Enrique has now provided the latest source of intrigue, with comments that appear to leave room for the France international to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer. For Liverpool, already working to stren
  
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• Juventus make fresh contact for Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez

  15-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus make fresh contact for Aston Villa’s Emi MartinezSerie A side Juventus are yet to finalise a goalkeeper signing and while the idea of Guglielmo Vicario has gained traction, Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez remains an option for a transfer.The Villans have made quick progress in a move for Zion Suzuki and this has given rise to Martinez possibly leaving the Birmingham club.Alfredo Pedulla has reported that Juventus have now stepped forward for the Argentine once again. They have ma
  
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• Friendly | Inter 1-0 Real Betis: Dream Stones debut with winning goal

  15-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly | Inter 1-0 Real Betis: Dream Stones debut with winning goalEngland international John Stones had a dream debut for Inter, scoring the winning goal just minutes after coming on in their friendly against Real Betis.The Nerazzurri had their final pre-season test at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari, gearing up to defend their Serie A and Coppa Italia titles. Djed Spence was only announced this afternoon, so was not in the squad, but Lautaro Martinez was on the bench for the first time since t
  
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• Aston Villa making progress for Parma’s Zion Suzuki and deal will impact Dibu Martinez

  15-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa making progress for Parma’s Zion Suzuki and deal will impact Dibu MartinezSerie A side Parma appeared close to selling Zion Suzuki to Paris Saint-Germain but a move to Aston Villa is now gathering pace.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that agent demands have made sure that the move to the Ligue 1 side isn’t going through. The player had agreed personal terms and both PSG and Parma had agreed terms over the permanent transfer too.Now, Aston Villa have matched PSG’s &eur
  
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