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• ‘Did everything possible’: Inter Milan failed with an attempt to lure Messi away from Barcelona

  11-06-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Did everything possible’: Inter Milan failed with an attempt to lure Messi away from BarcelonaLionel Messi’s Barcelona story could have taken a very different turn before he became the greatest player in the club’s history.Massimo Moratti, the former president of Inter Milan, has revealed that the Italian club made a serious attempt to sign the Argentinian maestro when he was still a youngster emerging through La Masia.As quoted by SPORT, Moratti explained on Radio Kiss
  
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• “It will be an honour” – Andoni Iraola reacts to Liverpool’s Champions League draw

  28-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “It will be an honour” – Andoni Iraola reacts to Liverpool’s Champions League drawLiverpool discover demanding European scheduleAndoni Iraola has spoken of his pride and anticipation after Liverpool discovered their eight opponents for the league phase of the Champions League.The draw in Monaco presented Liverpool with a varied collection of challenges, combining prestigious European names with several potentially awkward assignments away from Anfield. Atletico Madrid, FC
  
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• Palace fan group to stop Selhurst activity

  28-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Crystal Palace supporter group Holmesdale Fanatics say they will "stop all organised activity" at Selhurst Park citing the sanitisation of football as key in their decision.The group - founded in 2005 - play a significant part in generating the atmosphere and visual impacts such as flags and Tifos for Eagles fixtures.In a lengthy statement explaining the move, the group said "genuine" fans are no longer prioritised by clubs.They said: "Increasingly driven out by sky high ticket pri
  
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• Gossip: Blues make offer for forward Mehmeti

  28-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Birmingham City have made an offer for Ipswich Town forward Anis Mehmeti. Blues' Championship rivals Wrexham are also understood to be interested in the 25-year-old. (Pete O'Rourke)Find more of Friday's EFL gossip here.
  
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• Ben Jacobs: Man United could already be eyeing huge 2027 transfer deal

  28-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Jacobs: Man United could already be eyeing huge 2027 transfer dealManchester United Confident on Lewis Hall Plan as Newcastle Stance Shapes Left-Back StrategyManchester United’s search for a left-back has developed into a longer game, with Lewis Hall still viewed as the standout target despite Newcastle United’s firm position this summer. Credit to Ben Jacobs for The United Stand, whose latest update suggests Old Trafford decision-makers believe there is still a realistic route t
  
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• 'They are now athletes' - how do referees get ready for a season?

  28-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Professional Referee Group services the Premier League and the Championship [Getty Images]Referees know every decision will be scrutinised. Fans, pundits and players will pour over their calls, creating never-ending debates. It is why they are prepared.Many of the Professional Referee Group, the top officials in the country, have met in Loughborough this week.They meet every few weeks to work and train together, with the officials spread across the country.Lunch is a choice of chicken, teriy
  
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• Europa League is back! Here's how the draw pots shape up

  28-08-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Europa League is back! Here's how the draw pots shape upWhile the Champions League league phase was already drawn last night, today it’s the Europa League draw’s turn. At 1 p.m., both Bayer Leverkusen and TSG Hoffenheim will find out which teams they will have to face in the upcoming EL season.But which opponents are even in the running? Here is an overview of all the pots.Pot 1Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benfica, Juventus Turin, AC Milan, Olympique Lyon, AZ Alkmaar, Olympiacos Piraeus, Rea
  
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• Tranmere get Norwich forward Jones on loan

  28-08-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dylan Jones scored his first professional goal for Tranmere at Cambridge in January [Getty Images]Tranmere Rovers have signed forward Dylan Jones on a season-long loan from Norwich City.Jones, 21, is returning to Prenton Park having spent the second half of last season on loan with Tranmere.He played four times and scored his first professional goal before injury curtailed his move."I loved my time here last season, but it ended too soon, and I feel like I've got some unfinished business at Tran
  
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• A move to revitalise Goretzka's international career?

  28-08-2026 11:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]For years, Leon Goretzka was a cornerstone of Bayern Munich's midfield. But in recent years, the record German champions were not hiding their intentions to sell him for the right price.He rejected a loan move to Galatasaray in 2024 while his sizeable wages at the Allianz Arena ruled out a number of potential destinations, as he was reluctant to accept a reduction in salary, and a move never came to fruition.Instead his contract ran out in July, making him a free agent for the summ
  
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• Andoni Iraola speaks out on Liverpool’s midfield dilemma after Jamie Carragher criticism

  28-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola will not restrain his squad's offensive instincts as they implement his tactical ideas, trusting them to sense danger when it develops on pitch.Both goals conceded during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle stemmed from counter-attacks, exposing the side while their full-backs and whole midfield pressed high upfield.The defensive weakness echoed issues under previous manager Arne Slot last term, when isolated centre-backs frequently left the team vulnerable,
  
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• Deja vu at Albion - but this time feels different

  28-08-2026 11:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We've been here before only 12 months ago.Albion with a flying start to the campaign, winning games and getting points on the board early.In fact it has been the case for the past three seasons, under both Carlos Corberan and Ryan Mason.It is happening again under James Morrison, with two league wins, a cup victory and a battling display at Newcastle United on Wednesday evening.It is a start not many fans could have envisaged at the end of last season.Among many it will very m
  
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• Rodri's influence on Gonzalez

  28-08-2026 11:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]A lot has clearly changed since Nico Gonzalez first set foot in the Premier League a year-and-a-half ago and made his Manchester City debut against Newcastle of all teams.Before City's 4-0 win, the new arrival had been warned about the intensity with which Newcastle's midfielders played and pressed at their snarling best.However, the unfazed Spaniard ended up completing a staggering 100 passes and helped snuff out any potential breakaways from the visitors at Etihad Stadium.It was
  
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• Michael Zetterer to make Leeds United decision in next 48 hours

  28-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Zetterer to make Leeds United decision in next 48 hoursLeeds United target Michael Zetterer is expected to make a decision on his future within the next 48 hours, according to a report by Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.The Premier League side want the German goalkeeper as their new No.2, and have thus made an improved offer. Per Plettigoal, the deal hasn’t hit a roadblock because of Leeds and Eintracht Frankfurt are failing to reach an agreement, but because the key factor
  
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• Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 2: PSG look for first win against Lille, Monaco host Marseille

  28-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 2: PSG look for first win against Lille, Monaco host MarseilleLigue 1 Predictions, Round 2GFFN editor-in-chief Luke Entwistle, and sub-editor Bastien Cheval face off in our Ligue 1 predictions competition, which returns for the 2026/27 campaign. This season, GFFN will also be hosting guests. It’s three points for a correct score, two points for a correct score difference, and one point for a correct result. Who w
  
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• Arsenal transfer target now training alone

  28-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal transfer target now training aloneJulian Alvarez has missed team training with Atletico Madrid for the third day in a row, this time intending to train on his own.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesMarca report that for the third day in a row, Julian Alvarez isn’t going to take part in training with his Atletico Madrid teammates.Alvarez had claimed illness for the previous two sessions, but in this case it seems he’s healthy enough to train alone, which Marca expect him to do l
  
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• Bayern Friday on OneFootball and more; see today’s schedule 📲

  28-08-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Friday on OneFootball and more; see today’s schedule 📲Today’s Highlights 🔥On OneFootball 📲Bundesliga15:30 – Bayern Munich x VfB Stuttgart – OneFootball PPV
  Premier League (English Championship)16:00 – Crystal Palace x Man City – ESPN, Disney+ Premium
  Série B19:30 – Goiás x São Bernardo – ESPN, Disney+ Premium20:30 – Novorizontino x Sport Recife – Disney+ Premium20:30 – Náu
  
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• Fiorentina overtake Juventus in race for Manchester United’s Zirkzee

  28-08-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina overtake Juventus in race for Manchester United’s ZirkzeeFiorentina and Juventus both remain interested in a potential deal for Manchester United and former Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee, but as things stand it is La Viola who are closer to getting a deal done according to the latest updates in Italy.Where Juventus and Fiorentina stand in Zirkzee pursuitUnited are expected to allow Zirkzee to leave before the close of the summer transfer window given his limited opportunities a
  
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• Premier League 2026/27 Matchday 2 predictions: Arsenal hoping to build on emphatic opening weekend victory

  28-08-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League 2026/27 Matchday 2 predictions: Arsenal hoping to build on emphatic opening weekend victoryArsenal kicked off their defence of the Premier League title with an emphatic 3-0 home victory over Coventry City last weekend.Their visit to Aston Villa on Monday is the standout game in what promises to be an intriguing set of Matchday 2 fixtures.Without further ado, read on as we preview the weekend ahead.Crystal Palace vs Manchester CityManchester City were given a fright in their season
  
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• Birmingham City sign Japanese midfielder Amano

  28-08-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Birmingham City sign Japanese midfielder AmanoBirmingham City have completed the signing of Japanese midfielder Suzu Amano on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from Blues this morning.The 22-year-old midfielder joins Birmingham City from Swedish OBOS Damallsvenskan club Växjö DFF. Blues have paid an undisclosed fee to secure the player’s services.Amano started her career in her native Japan with INAC Kobe Leonessa before m
  
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• Havertz, Odegaard and White help Saka get back to best

  28-08-2026 11:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bukayo Saka's performance in Arsenal's impressive opening-day win over Coventry has already convinced some fans the Gunners are going to successfully defend their Premier League crown.The 24-year-old's game time for the north London outfit was managed at the end of last season, as well as with England at the World Cup, because of an Achilles injury he picked up in March.Saka returned from the World Cup and, after a break, rejoined the Arsenal squad, playing his first minutes of thi
  
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• Jamie Vardy brings Bundesliga party to YouTube with Leicester legend to host live matches

  28-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamie Vardy is set to host live German top-flight football coverage on YouTube this season.The former Leicester and England forward, 39, will lead broadcasts for seven Bundesliga fixtures on his YouTube channel, "Jamie Vardy’s Having a Party".The deal with Bundesliga Media encompasses seven Friday evening matches, kicking off this weekend with the campaign opener between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart."Fans don’t just want to watch football anymore, they want to experience it with the p
  
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• Barcelona already working on a striker signing for January – report

  28-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona already working on a striker signing for January – reportThe summer transfer window is entering its final stretch and closes next Tuesday, with FC Barcelona still having several incoming and outgoing operations to resolve. However, the club’s sporting executives are already looking ahead.Unless there are major departures or an unexpected breakthrough in the Julian Alvarez situation, Barça are not expected to make any major addition before the summer window closes. In
  
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• Which Champions League sides got the toughest draw?

  28-08-2026 11:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Which Champions League sides got the toughest draw?RC Lens have not been dealt a very favorable hand. According to Opta’s calculations, based on the quality of their opponents, Les Sang et Or have been given the toughest draw in the Champions League.Sabah, Lens, Slavia Prague, Atlético de Madrid, Club Brugge and Manchester City are the teams most disadvantaged by Thursday evening’s draw.Paris Saint-Germain, who have the 5th most favorable draw, can consider themselves lucky.LO
  
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• PREVIEW | Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart: All eyes on 2026/27 Bundesliga curtain-raiser

  28-08-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PREVIEW | Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart: All eyes on 2026/27 Bundesliga curtain-raiserThe Bundesliga finally gets going on Friday night, and it’s a barnstormer of a fixture to kick us off, as we’re treated to a repeat of last season’s DFB Pokal final, with Bayern Munich hosting VfB Stuttgart. Despite only three months having passed since that fixture, in which Harry Kane starred with a hat-trick, it feels like a lifetime ago for us admirers of the German game.With those three mon
  
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• How to follow Transfer Deadline Day on the BBC

  28-08-2026 11:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This summer transfer window has come close to seeing the biggest spending by clubs ever - could it break the record by Tuesday night? [Getty Images]It's been a summer of big spending in the transfer window - but it's about to be slammed shut.Premier League and EFL clubs have until 23:00 BST on Tuesday to finalise any deals, before a long wait until the window opens again in January.This is how you can watch, listen and read up on all the last-minute action across the BBC all day.How can I get te
  
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• Official | Noah Atubolu joins Eintracht Frankfurt on loan

  28-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Noah Atubolu joins Eintracht Frankfurt on loanEintracht Frankfurt have today announced the signing of Noah Atubolu (24) on loan from Freiburg.“In Noah Atubolu, we’re gaining a strong, ambitious and yet already very experienced goalkeeper. He brings great potential, mentality and the quality to give our team an important boost. We’re confident that Noah will take the next step in his development with us and strengthen our team,” expressed board member for sport
  
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• “Let’s see” – Fabian Hurzeler speaks on Yankuba Minteh’s potential move to Liverpool

  28-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Let’s see” – Fabian Hurzeler speaks on Yankuba Minteh’s potential move to LiverpoolYankuba Minteh Transfer Latest: Brighton Wait on Liverpool After Fabian Hurzeler’s Clear MessageLiverpool want Yankuba Minteh, Brighton have already said no twice, and Fabian Hurzeler is not pretending otherwise. The situation is simple enough. Two bids have gone in, £50m and £60m, both rejected, and Brighton want something closer to £80m for the 22-year-old w
  
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• County Championship: Bears v Notts set to start, plus eight more games

  28-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Day two of nine matches in the County ChampionshipDiv One: Essex v Surrey, Glamorgan v Hants, Sussex v Somerset, Warwickshire v Notts, Yorks v LeicsNotts, Somerset & Bears separated by five points at top of tableDiv One live scoresDiv Two: Derbys v Middlesex, Durham v Gloucs, Northants v Kent, Worcs v LancsDiv Two live scoresHave your say using the yellow Get Involved button County Championship: Bears v Notts set to start, plus eight more games
  
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• Brighton & Hove Albion announce shock departure of head coach Vidošić

  28-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton & Hove Albion announce shock departure of head coach VidošićBrighton & Hove Albion have announced the shock departure of head coach Dario Vidošić.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Seagulls this morning.The 39-year-old leaves Brighton & Hove Albion just days before the start of the new Barclays Women’s Super League season. Vidošić is understood to have opted to move on to take up a fre
  
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• Vidosic makes shock Brighton exit before WSL season

  28-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dario Vidosic led Brighton to the Women's FA Cup final in May [Getty Images]Brighton manager Dario Vidosic is leaving the Women's Super League club just a week before the start of the season "to pursue a new opportunity". It is a major blow for Brighton, who reached the Women's FA Cup final for the first time in the club's history in May under Vidosic.The Australian joined from Melbourne City in 2024 and signed a three-year deal as Brighton sought to close in on the WSL's top four.In his first s
  
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