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• 'It's a strong appointment for League One'

  16-06-2026 17:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Leicester City]Russell Martin is the new Leicester City manager, charged with getting them back to the Championship at the first time of asking.The 40-year-old has become the Foxes' third permanent manager in less than a year following their relegation to League One.But after being sacked by both Southampton and Rangers, can Martin restore his own reputation while also reviving Leicester?The club's supporters have been sending us their reaction to the appointment and here is a selection of
  
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• 📹 Corinthians score a stunner, but Cruzeiro claim big away win

  17-08-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Corinthians score a stunner, but Cruzeiro claim big away winCruzeiro beat Corinthians 2-1 this Sunday (16) in Matchday 23 of the 2026 Brasileirão.Bruno Rodrigues and Wanderson, Cabuloso’s goalscorers on the night, had not scored since February 2026!This is Cruzeiro’s fourth win at Timão’s home stadium since it opened in 2014.Before talking specifically about the match, a highlight for actress Alessandra Negrini and actor Humberto Carrão, who were
  
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• 😂 Thiago Mendes who?: spat with Neymar and loads of digs at Vasco

  17-08-2026 02:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Thiago Mendes who?: spat with Neymar and loads of digs at VascoVasco went through yet another afternoon of terror and embarrassment at São Januário this Sunday (16).In front of their own fans, the Cruz-Maltino side was steamrolled 3-0 by Santos in Round 23 of the Brasileirão.+ Neymar stays off the pitch for 1 minute after new 'anti-time-wasting' rule; understandThe result left Vasco in second-to-last place in the league with 22 points, ahead of only Chapecoense (11
  
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• 😅 Flamengo thrashing has social media warning Palmeiras: don't panic

  17-08-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Flamengo thrashing has social media warning Palmeiras: don't panicIf Palmeiras fans were worried after the 3-2 comeback defeat to Fluminense last Saturday (15), the situation has now gotten considerably worse.That’s because Flamengo thrashed Mirassol 5-1 this Sunday (16) and fully joined the race for the top spot in the Brasileirão.Click here to watch the goals from the match!In fact, the Rubro-Negro can be seen as the competition’s “virtual” leader becau
  
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• 😅 Flamengo rout has social media warning Palmeiras: don't panic

  17-08-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Flamengo rout has social media warning Palmeiras: don't panicIf Palmeiras fans were worried after the 3-2 comeback defeat to Fluminense last Saturday (15), the situation has now gotten considerably worse.That’s because Flamengo thrashed Mirassol 5-1 this Sunday (16) and has fully joined the race for the top spot in the Brasileirão.Click here to watch the goals from the match!In fact, the Rubro-Negro can be considered the competition’s “virtual” leader bec
  
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• 📹 Flamengo thrash Mirassol away, tighten grip on Brasileiro lead

  17-08-2026 01:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Flamengo thrash Mirassol away, tighten grip on Brasileiro leadIn the countryside of São Paulo, Flamengo thrashed Mirassol 5-1 this Sunday (16), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.As the score suggests, it was a walk in the park for the Rubro-Negro side, which had no trouble at all on the pitch. Before the midway point of the first half, Plata took advantage of goalkeeper Walter’s poor attempt to deal with a cross from the right and set up Carrascal to op
  
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• 📹 Flamengo thrash Mirassol away, close in on Brasileirão summit

  17-08-2026 01:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Flamengo thrash Mirassol away, close in on Brasileirão summitIn the countryside of São Paulo, Flamengo thrashed Mirassol 5-1 this Sunday (16), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.As the score suggests, the match was a walk in the park for the Rubro-Negro, who had no trouble at all on the field.Before the halfway mark of the first half, Plata took advantage of goalkeeper Walter’s poor attempt to clear a cross from the right and set up Carrascal to open t
  
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• Luis Enrique makes transfer decision on two attackers clear with lineup decision

  17-08-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Enrique makes transfer decision on two attackers clear with lineup decisionLuis Enrique has taken some big, transfer related decisions with his squad for tonight’s game against Lens.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG are taking on Lens in the Trophee des Champions right now, but the big news came long before kick off.Luis Enrique announced a very similar lineup to the
  
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• River Plate-Argentinos Juniors XIs: all guns blazing

  17-08-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  River Plate-Argentinos Juniors XIs: all guns blazingArgentinos Juniors and River Plate face off on Matchday 5 of the Clausura.
  Here is how both teams line up...RIVER PLATE XIARGENTINOS JUNIORS XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Limavady must 'take belief from the positives' - Owens

  17-08-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Limavady United manager Paul Owens said his newly promoted side need "a bit of belief" as their search for their first points of the Irish Premiership season continue.Owens' side were beaten by Glentoran in the opening match of the season before being beaten 2-1 at home by Carrick Rangers.Despite the tough start, Owens said there are plenty of positives for his side who are competing in the top flight for the first time in 18 years."We have five forward players in the squad and they're all under
  
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• Update On The Future Of This Chelsea Defender: Should Alonso Cut Him Loose?

  16-08-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On The Future Of This Chelsea Defender: Should Alonso Cut Him Loose?In a recent report, talkSPORT offered an update on the future of Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong. It has been revealed that the Blues are willing to cash in on the English full-back amid interest from Coventry City this summer.Acheampong’s Lack Of Game Time In The Premier LeagueAcheampong struggled to make himself a regular starter for the West London club but managed to put in a few solid performances for them in
  
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• Celtic Keeping Close Tabs On This Swedish Goalkeeper: Should O’Neill Sanction The Move?

  16-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Keeping Close Tabs On This Swedish Goalkeeper: Should O’Neill Sanction The Move?If a recent report from the Swedish outlet Expressen (as cited by The Scottish Sun) is believed to be true, Celtic are keeping close tabs on Leo Cavallius ahead of a potential summer move. But they are not alone in the race, with Serie A side Parma also plotting a move for the IF Brommapojkarna custodian after losing Zion Suzuki.The 21-year-old Swedish shot-stopper progressed through the Bromma
  
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• Multiple reports: Barcelona agree fee with Manchester City for Rodri - How can City replace him?

  16-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri is heading back to Spain as Manchester City have agreed a fee with Barcelona, according to multiple reports.David Ornstein, Fabrizio Romano and ESPN, among others, are reporting that City have agreed a $88.5 million fee. Rodri only has one year left on his contract, so this represents a great deal for City. The Spanish midfielder, who captained Spain to World Cup glory in July, has had a legendary career at City and won the Ballon d’Or in 2024. Rodri also scored the winner in the UEF
  
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• 📋 Corinthians and Cruzeiro line-ups named to wrap up Brasileirão Sunday

  16-08-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Corinthians and Cruzeiro line-ups named to wrap up Brasileirão SundayThis Sunday (16), Corinthians and Cruzeiro face off at Neo Química Arena at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Timão sit in ninth place with 32 points and want a second straight win in the league as they try to break into the G-5.Raposa, after two consecutive wins in the competition, are in sixth place with 33 points and are also looking to move into
  
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• Martinez Juventus move now off - Monday's gossip

  16-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus pull out of move for Emiliano Martinez, Manchester City face competition for Pedro Neto and Real Madrid want Martin Zubimendi.Aston Villa's Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, will not be joining Juventus this summer following talks between the clubs. (Athletic - subscription required)Manchester City are keen to sign Portugal winger Pedro Neto, 26, from Chelsea butface competition from Al-Hilal. (Talksport)New Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has approved a move for Arsenal's S
  
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• Man City identify Rodri replacement after accepting £65m offer from Barcelona

  16-08-2026 23:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have accepted a bid of £65.4m from Barcelona for Rodri.Spain’s World Cup-winning captain is set to leave the Etihad Stadium to join the LaLiga champions and leave City with the question of how to replace him. Barcelona had two previous offers for Rodri refused with City deeming the first, of just £38.4m, not serious but their third bid matched City’s valuation.Rodri, who had been reluctant to sign a new deal, has entered the last year of his contract and C
  
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• Liverpool target Barcola not in PSG squad as Lens win Super Cup

  16-08-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  French Champions' TrophyLens 1 - 0 Paris Saint-Germain FTBradley Barcola was in the France squad which finished fourth at this summer's World Cup [Getty Images]Liverpool target Bradley Barcola was left out of Paris St-Germain's squad as they were narrowly beaten by Lens in the French Super Cup.Barcola has been linked with a move to Anfield this summer, with Liverpool reportedly prepared to pay somewhere in the region of £100m for the 23-year-old.The France forward, who has also been intere
  
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• Manchester City accept Barcelona bid for Rodri transfer

  16-08-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have accepted a bid of £65.4m from Barcelona for Rodri. Spain’s World Cup-winning captain is set to leave the Etihad Stadium to join the LaLiga champions and leave City with the question of how to replace him. Barcelona had two previous offers for Rodri refused with City deeming the first, of just £38.4m, not serious but their third bid matched City’s valuation. Rodri, who had been reluctant to sign a new deal, has entered the last year of his contract and
  
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• Patience will be required as Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City side comes together

  16-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Patience will be required as Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City side comes togetherManchester City fell to a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal today in the FA Community Shield at the Principality Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side was far too polished for Enzo Maresca’s side and they thoroughly deserved their convincing victory. Coming out of the match, it is clear that it will take time for Enzo Maresca’s side and system to come together. Patience is needed while Maresca puts his City side to
  
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• One big move looks set to pave the way to another for Manchester City

  16-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One big move looks set to pave the way to another for Manchester CityRodri is set to depart for Manchester City to complete his move to Barcelona. Manchester City’s midfield general will get his move back to Spain, which he has desired. David Ornstein has reported for The Athletic that Barcelona will pay £65 million plus £10 million in add-ons to sign Rodri. Rodri’s imminent departure does look to have paved the way for City to finally complete their move to sign Lille mi
  
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• Manchester City 0 Arsenal 3: City are swept aside by Mikel Arteta’s side

  16-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City 0 Arsenal 3: City are swept aside by Mikel Arteta’s sideManchester City 0Arsenal (Riccardo Calafiori 1′, Kai Havertz 28′, Martin Ødegaard 48′,Manchester City have been comprehensively beaten in the FA Community Shield today by Arsenal at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Riccardo Calafiori’s goal after 25 seconds set the tone and Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard also scored to secure an impressive win for Mikel Arteta’s side. Th
  
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• A massive exit from Manchester City looms and they must find a viable solution to cover it

  16-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A massive exit from Manchester City looms and they must find a viable solution to cover itRodri returned to Manchester City on Friday. However, it always seemed that Rodri’s return to City was going to be fleeting. That is exactly how it has transpired. It has now been reported that Barcelona have agreed a deal with City to sign Spain’s World Cup-winning captain. Manchester City will now have to get to work to find a way to fill the void left by Rodri’s imminent departure and a
  
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• Roma optimism grows over move for Porto talent Rodrigo Mora

  16-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma optimism grows over move for Porto talent Rodrigo MoraRoma are increasingly optimistic about reaching an agreement with Porto for highly-rated youngster Rodrigo Mora after stepping up their efforts to sign the Portuguese talent.According to Corriere dello Sport, negotiations have accelerated again after briefly reaching a stalemate over the Ferragosto holiday. Roma have now improved their proposal to Porto, prompting renewed confidence that the transfer can be completed.Sporting director D&
  
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• Napoli interested in former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Ceballos

  16-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli interested in former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder CeballosNapoli have reportedly made an approach for Dani Ceballos as they look to strengthen Massimiliano Allegri’s midfield, with the experienced Spaniard also attracting interest from Juventus.According to Sportal, the Partenopei have already submitted an offer to Ceballos’ representatives after the midfielder became a free agent following his lengthy spell at Real Madrid.Ceballos, 30, is also in contact with Real Betis
  
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• Liverpool vs Como – Official Lineups as Inter target Jones misses out

  16-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool vs Como – Official Lineups as Inter target Jones misses outCurtis Jones has been left out of Liverpool’s squad for their second friendly against Como, adding further intrigue to the midfielder’s future amid reported interest from Inter.The two teams had already faced each other behind closed doors earlier on Sunday, playing out a goalless draw at the AXA Training Centre. They meet again in front of supporters, but Jones will play no part after being omitted from the m
  
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• Juventus plot Milan double swoop with Fofana and Tomori eyed

  16-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus plot Milan double swoop with Fofana and Tomori eyedJuventus could make a move for two Milan players once they resolve their ongoing goalkeeper situation, with Youssouf Fofana and Fikayo Tomori reportedly on their radar.According to Sportal, the Bianconeri have already made informal contact regarding Fofana, who is no longer considered central to Ruben Amorim’s plans at Milan.The French midfielder is reportedly valued at just under €20 million, with Amorim keen to give Ardon J
  
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• Floriani Mussolini a Cagliari target as Lazio future stays uncertain

  16-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Floriani Mussolini a Cagliari target as Lazio future stays uncertainCagliari have revived their interest in Romano Floriani Mussolini, monitoring the Lazio full-back as a potential addition to their defence.According to LaLazioSiamoNoi, relaying Tuttomercatoweb, the Sardinians are giving serious thought to the right-back, whose future in the capital is far from certain.Fresh contacts between the parties have taken place in recent hours, and important developments could follow in the coming days.
  
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• Calafiori scores as Arsenal humble Maresca’s Man City in Community Shield

  16-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calafiori scores as Arsenal humble Maresca’s Man City in Community ShieldThere was a distinctly Italian flavour to the Community Shield as Arsenal swept aside Manchester City 3-0 in Cardiff, for better and for worse.Riccardo Calafiori set the tone inside the opening minute, the Italy defender racing onto a clever pass from Myles Lewis-Skelly and finishing low past Gianluigi Donnarumma after just 26 seconds.It was the perfect start for Mikel Arteta’s side and a nightmare one for Enzo
  
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• Barca agree Rodri deal - who could replace him at City?

  16-08-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for about £65mThe 30-year-old, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, is set to sign a four-year deal with the Spanish champions.Rodri leaves City having won 12 major honours, including four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three EFL Cups and the Champions League in 2022-23.But who can replace him at City?Talk of City signing 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi has been rumbling all summer, and the club have reportedly held
  
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• Cameroon claim first Wafcon title with victory over Malawi

  16-08-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marie Ngah Manga's double for Cameroon in the final moved her level with Temwa Chawinga and Barbra Banda in the golden boot standings [Backpage Pix]Cameroon cruised to a 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi to claim their first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title.Marie Ngah Manga's close-range header put the Indomitable Lionesses ahead in the 20th minute and Naomi Eto doubled the lead with a stunning volley on the half hour mark in the Moroccan capital Rabat.The Central Afr
  
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