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• Analysis: Farke's side aim higher

  22-08-2026 18:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Farke called for more backing after Leeds finished eight points clear of the bottom three last season.The club responded with an £80m investment to sign goalkeeper James Trafford, winger Harry Wilson and Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic.All three were in the starting line-up at the City Ground, with Trafford proving why Leeds spent a record fee for a British goalkeeper on him as he produced a fine diving save to deny Igor Jesus only 17 minutes in.Wilson, who scored 10 g
  
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• Fluminense named for clash with Remo at the Maracanã

  22-08-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fluminense named for clash with Remo at the MaracanãFluminense and Remo have announced their lineups for this Saturday’s (22) clash at 4 p.m. at the Maracanã, for the 24th round of the Brasileirão.Premiere will broadcast the match. And you can follow the main updates in real time in the card below.
  The teams are on opposite ends of the table. Flu are fourth with 38 points. Remo are 18th with 23 points.Fluminense lineupFluminense have two absences due to suspension: rig
  
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• 'No button to press' - Glasner and Forest must find stability

  22-08-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oliver Glasner took charge of Forest for the first time in the Premier League [Reuters]Oliver Glasner stood in the centre circle after the final whistle and applauded the rapidly emptying City Ground.It was almost apologetic from the Austrian after his first Premier League game asNottingham Forest manager ended in frustration with a late defeat to Leeds. There was the contrast to Leeds manager Daniel Farke's celebrations with the away fans after Anton Stach's free-kick deceived Matz Sels with tw
  
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• Parkinson admits no guarantees of Wrexham signings

  22-08-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Parkinson has entered his sixth season as Wrexham manager [Rex Features]Phil Parkinson is remaining calm over Wrexham's bid for late transfer businessdespite admitting there is no guarantee of new additions.The manager had spoken of the difficulty of the transfer window for Wrexham in the build-up to Saturday's 1-1 draw with Watford.He reiterated the north Wales club are having to battle for the signings they want after his side were frustrated at the Racecourse in front of watching co-chai
  
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• Mateta claims final year of Palace deal is invalid

  22-08-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jean-Philippe Mateta's Crystal Palace contract runs until June 2027 [Getty Images]Jean-Philippe Mateta is arguing the remainder of his Crystal Palace contract is invalid and has taken his case to Fifa.Multiple sources have told BBC Sport that the France international has launched an official challenge over the validity of the final 10 months on his Selhurst Park deal, which expires in June 2027.Mateta - who started Palace's Premier League opener at Everton on Saturday - signed for the club in 20
  
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• ✅ Genoa-Napoli and Parma-Cagliari, XIs out: De Bruyne, Maldini 👀

  22-08-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Genoa-Napoli and Parma-Cagliari, XIs out: De Bruyne, Maldini 👀Massimiliano Allegri’s adventure on the Napoli bench officially begins tonight with the clash at Marassi, where the Azzurri take on Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa. The Livorno-born coach starts again after his experience at Milan and takes over the important legacy left by Antonio Conte. The Partenopei head into their league opener after a good pre-season in which they won practically every friendly they played,
  
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• 🚨 Dortmund-Bayern XIs: Sabitzer and Saibari on the bench!

  22-08-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Dortmund-Bayern XIs: Sabitzer and Saibari on the bench!Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich face off in the German Super Cup.
  This is how the two teams will line up for the first title to be contested in Germany.BORUSSIA DORTMUND XIBAYERN MUNICH XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Journalist denies speculation linking Barcelona midfield star to a late Juventus move

  22-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist denies speculation linking Barcelona midfield star to a late Juventus moveBarcelona’s massive coup to sign Spain’s captain Rodri has changed the entire equation within the squad.The Catalans, at least on paper, now possess one of the strongest midfields in all of Europe, with the trifecta of Rodri, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong, complimented by more attacking midfielders such as Gavi, Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo.However, Rodri’s arrival is set to dampen De Jong’s ro
  
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• Cabango gives Swansea fresh centre-back concern

  22-08-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Cabango was a regular in central defence last season alongside Cameron Burgess, who looks set to miss the entire 2026-27 campaign through injury [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Swansea City have a fresh injury concern in central defence after Ben Cabango was forced off during their goalless draw with Sheffield United.Club captain Cabango left the field midway through the second half after injuring his heel in a challenge.The 26-year-old's early exit saw youngster Filip Lissah switch from right-bac
  
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• Barry-Murphy expects Cardiff to make signing soon

  22-08-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff were without a recognised centre-back at Derby County [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy expects the Bluebirds to complete a signing before their Carabao Cup second-round tie against Norwich City on Tuesday, 25 August (19:00 BST).Barry-Murphy, 48, was coy about which position Cardiff will strengthen, but did confirm they are actively looking to sign a centre-back, after being left without a recognised option for their 2-2 draw at Derby County.Full-backs Perry
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool are days away from £72m forward deal

  22-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool are days away from £72m forward dealLiverpool’s stated aim for this current transfer window has always bee adding one-v-one quality out wide. Mohamed Salah leaving the club on a free transfer left a gaping hole in the attack and one which has yet to be filled.Richard Hughes has managed to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna - triggering the Spain FIFA World Cup winner’s £34m clause - but more work is needed.Liverpool chasing Barcola and Minte
  
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• Bolton boss Schumacher reacts to draw at QPR

  22-08-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher spoke to BBC Radio Manchester after his side's goalless draw at QPR.For a written selection of his quotes, click here.All the latest Bolton Wanderers news
  
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• Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds: What Glasner said

  22-08-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Well, it was the game I expected. "The one situation that will decide and one set-piece will decide. It was a game with very rare chances. Really disappointed, but this is what we have to expect today."It felt like in the second half that we controlled the game better. Moments where they didn't play in our half, we played more in their half. "At the end, after the throw-in, then two mistakes, a free-kick and anything can h
  
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• Barcelona out-of-favour midfielder stuck between a rock and a hard place

  22-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona out-of-favour midfielder stuck between a rock and a hard placeBarcelona have been largely successful in offloading unwanted stars going into the new season, as made evident by the departures of Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo and others.However, the club have still not been able to resolve the future of Marc Casado, who is certainly not a part of Hansi Flick’s plans for the new season.With the season already underway, Casado faces an important couple of weeks ahead as he loo
  
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• Bad news as Liverpool forward injured after signing new contract deal

  22-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bad news as Liverpool forward injured after signing new contract dealLiverpool have got a gap on the right side of their attack. Mohamed Salah left the club having reached an agreement to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early.And while deals are currently alive for both Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh it remains to be seen who ends up filling the right-wing role in the long term.Josh Abe: A star in the makingLiverpool have got one contender who - in time - will come into con
  
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• Flick identifies Bundesliga star as his preferred choice to strengthen Barcelona defence

  22-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick identifies Bundesliga star as his preferred choice to strengthen Barcelona defenceWith Rodri and Joao Cancelo already in the bag, all that’s left for Barcelona to do this summer is to secure the signing of a new striker.However, given the events in the market so far, including the loan of Ronald Araujo, the club have not completely ruled out signing a new centre-back as well.A lot of it depends on the pursuit of a new striker, but Barcelona, in fact, remain open to signing a new cent
  
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• ⚠️ Talks progress, and BRAZUCA moves closer to Manchester City

  22-08-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ Talks progress, and BRAZUCA moves closer to Manchester CityThe Premier League is set to get ANOTHER Brazilian. Forward Allan is close to leaving Palmeiras for Manchester City.The deal has progressed, and the English giant is expected to pay 40 million euros (R$ 240 million) for the 22-year-old player.The information comes from journalist André Hernan.If the deal goes through, Allan could take Savinho’s spot — with Savinho on his way to Tottenham for 100 million
  
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• ⚠️ Deal advances, and Brazilian nears Manchester City

  22-08-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ Deal advances, and Brazilian nears Manchester CityThe Premier League is set to have ANOTHER Brazilian. Forward Allan is close to leaving Palmeiras for Manchester City.The deal has progressed, and the English giants are expected to pay 40 million euros (R$ 240 million) for the 22-year-old player.The information comes from journalist André Hernan.If the deal goes through, Allan could take the spot of another Brazilian.Savinho is on his way out to Tottenham for 100 million eu
  
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• Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds: What Farke said

  22-08-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United manager Daniel Farke, speaking to Match of the Day: "I always back my players and Anton Stach always has those moments. I expected a difficult game away at Forest. I'm very happy to come away with a clean sheet and compliments to the players."On new signings: "Very happy because they have big boots to fill. James Trafford is a good player, but he hasn't played that many Premier League games, Tarik too. So they both shined and showed why we agreed to sign them, but the whole group wa
  
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• Video: Inter’s Calhanoglu opens 2026-27 Serie A scoring with a screamer

  22-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Inter’s Calhanoglu opens 2026-27 Serie A scoring with a screamerInter midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu scored the first goal of the 2026-27 Serie A season with a trademark screamer, dispatching a first-time effort into the roof of the net from outside the penalty area to send the reigning champions 1-0 up against newly-promoted Monza.The 2026-27 Serie A season is now underway, beginning with the 17.30 BST kick-offs between Inter vs. Monza and Udinese vs. Como on Saturday evening.You can
  
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• Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace: What Sage and Richards said

  22-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "I think our first half should have put us ahead, but we didn't score and then made mistakes. We have to take positives and convert into very good things."Sometimes you deserve but don't score. What we have to keep from the first half is how we play, but we did make easy mistakes."We play with the ball and can lose it under pressure, but today we lost it when not under pressure. That's something we have to cancel."In the second
  
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• Ipswich 2-1 Sunderland: What Le Bris said

  22-08-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris, speaking to BBC MOTD: "We had the possession, but we had to find solutions to break their block. We tried, we created a few chances but we were not clinical enough."At the beginning of the season you can make mistakes, and they were really good at exploiting mistakes and scored twice."On early season rustiness: "It is often the case. It is not unusual. Today it was massive because of the consequences, but this is the Premier League, it is ruthless. We know every te
  
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• Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace: What Moyes and Hackney said

  22-08-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton manager David Moyes speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "There were bits of the first half we were good, but missed the chances on transition to score. We could have easily been a couple goals down. The goalkeeper made a worldie save. It could have gone the other way."Once we got the first goal it settled us, and the second one made things feel a lot easier. We managed the game well after that, contained Palace."On the performances of Harrison Armstrong and Tyrique George: "Harrison is 19
  
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• 🎥 Already goal of the season! This strike is simply unbelievable

  22-08-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Already goal of the season! This strike is simply unbelievableYou think you’ve already seen wonder goals in every possible variation? Unfortunately, we have to disappoint you. Bristol City pro Dom Ballard scored a truly incomparable goal in the 2-2 draw against Birmingham City. Feel free to see for yourself here.A backheel volley to bliss. Surely this strike has to win the 2026 Puskás Award for the best goal of the year, right? We bow down to this brilliance.This article w
  
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• 🚨 Valencia v Celta XIs: plenty of new faces in both teams!

  22-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Valencia v Celta XIs: plenty of new faces in both teams!Valencia and Celta face off on Matchday 2 of La Liga at Mestalla, aiming to get their 2026/27 campaign off to a flying start.
  VALENCIA XICELTA XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Angulo, Xhaka And Meunier Get 7 | Sunderland Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Ipswich Town

  22-08-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Angulo, Xhaka And Meunier Get 7 | Sunderland Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Ipswich TownSunderland locked horns with Ipswich Town at Portman Road earlier today as they looked to secure a positive result on the road in the Premier League. The Black Cats made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 24th minute when Emersonn found the back of the net for the home team. However, Regis Le Bris’ men equalised thanks to Nilson Angulo’s stunning free-kick in the 39th mi
  
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• Fabregas: ‘Champions League an unexpected gift, Liberali has fire in his eyes’

  22-08-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabregas: ‘Champions League an unexpected gift, Liberali has fire in his eyes’Cesc Fabregas says that Serie A and the Coppa Italia remain the priority for Como this season and that their qualification to this season’s Champions League was an ‘unexpected gift’ ahead of the team’s season opener against Udinese on Saturday afternoon.Como, who finished fourth in Serie A last season, get their 2026-27 league campaign underway with a visit to Udine to take on Udines
  
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• Analysis: Does defeat foreshadow struggles this season?

  22-08-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When the Crystal Palace players trudged off the pitch, Pierre Sage cut a deflated figure.Saturday afternoon had provided the Frenchman with a brutal introduction to life as a Premier League manager and to the fine margins that can decide games.On another day, perhaps one where Ismaila Sarr was available for selection, it might have been Palace who were dancing and celebrating their way back to the dressing room.But for a number of reasons, particularly the width of the post, it was not to be for
  
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• Premier League: Brentford v Spurs coming up after wins for Leeds, Ipswich and Everton

  22-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wins for Hull, Leeds, Everton and Ipswich on Premier League opening weekendTonali among four players making Spurs league debut, Brentford's club-record signing Sangare starts - team newsReports: Hull stun Man Utd | Ipswich win on top-flight return | Stach scores late winner for Leeds | Everton beat Palace in openerPlay our new Match of the Day Predictor game | How to follow the opening weekend across the BBC Premier League: Brentford v Spurs coming up after wins for Leeds, Ipswich and Everton
  
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• Hull City 2-0 Manchester United: Tigers Stun United on Dream Premier League Return

  22-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City 2-0 Manchester United: Tigers Stun United on Dream Premier League ReturnHull City marked their long-awaited return to the Premier League in sensational fashion as Sergej Jakirovic’s side secured a memorable 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium.Back in the top flight for the first time in nine years, Hull produced a performance full of organisation, aggression and belief, with Semi Ajayi and debutant Nobel Mendy scoring the goals that condemned Michael Carrick&rsq
  
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