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• Analysis: Growing pains continue for Iraola's Reds

  29-08-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]With a new manager, a new system and relatively new stars tasked with leading this new era at Anfield, patience was always going to be needed at Liverpool this season.But with two forwards brought in for nine-figure fees - and a third on the way - Iraola is not likely to receive the same grace that saw him backed even after failing to win any of his first nine league games at Bournemouth.This was another frustrating Liverpool performance with Forest able to limit them to few chance
  
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• Liverpool forward set for three months out after injury blow

  29-08-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool forward set for three months out after injury blowLiverpool Forward Josh Abe Ruled Out for Three Months After Shoulder SurgeryLiverpool youngster Josh Abe is expected to spend around three months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a persistent shoulder problem, according to The Athletic.For a 16-year-old whose trajectory had been pointing firmly towards Liverpool’s senior squad, the timing is desperately unfortunate. Yet the decision also feels sensible. There is little
  
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• Sunderland closing in on huge signing ahead of transfer deadline day

  29-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland closing in on huge signing ahead of transfer deadline daySunderland Transfer News: Igor Paixao Deal Advances as Black Cats Weigh Kevin Danso and Tosin AdarabioyoSunderland are accelerating their late-window business, with TeamTalk reporting that Igor Paixao is now one of the club’s leading priorities as Regis Le Bris looks to sharpen his squad before the deadline. The headline detail is encouraging, “Personal terms are already in place” and an “overall fee is c
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Strasbourg 2-1 Lens: Gessime Yassine brace sinks Sang et Or in Ligue 1 thriller

  29-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Strasbourg 2-1 Lens: Gessime Yassine brace sinks Sang et Or in Ligue 1 thrillerLigue 1 McDonald’s, Matchweek 2, 29/08/2026Morocco international winger Gessime Yassine was the star of the show as Hugo Oliveira secured his first win as Strasbourg manager, cancelling out Florian Thauvin’s opener from the spot.The MatchAfter last week’s humiliating 4-0 away loss to Marseille, Strasbourg started their first home game of the Ligue 1 season with the bit between the te
  
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• Bournemouth 1-1 Everton: What Rose and Scott said

  29-08-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth boss Marco Rose: "It was mostly about the result but as a coach you evaluate the performance as well and in most phases of the game it was really good."It was a quite open game, quite up and down. We can get better in some parts of the game. Today for me it was not even a set piece for the goal because we had already cleared the situation, but I don't want to blame anyone because I saw so many positive things."I am really thankful for the warm welcome and I really appreciate to be co
  
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• Barcelona 19-year-old academy talent faces a decisive year at club

  29-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona 19-year-old academy talent faces a decisive year at clubFC Barcelona’s reserve team, Barça Atletic, are entering the final stretch of pre-season with particular attention on the development of Ibrahim Diarra. The young Malian attacker began the summer facing high expectations after being called up by Hansi Flick to join the first team’s training camp in England.Diarra made a strong impression under the German coach, delivering a particularly good performance against
  
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• Shock, club record deal now close to completion

  29-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shock, club record deal now close to completionLiverpool have been linked with a whole host of transfers this summer. The Anfield outfit were in desperate need of fresh talent and, while they have welcomed several players through the Anfield doors, they still look no better than they did under Arne Slot last term.For most of the summer transfer window, fans spoke about how different things were going to be with Andoni Iraola in charge, especially with the "heavy metal" style of football that he
  
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• 🚨 Official: Franck Kessié returns to Serie A!

  29-08-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Franck Kessié returns to Serie A!Back home.After days of speculation, Franck Kessié’s return to Atalanta Bergamo is now official!Available on a free transfer since the end of his contract with Al-Ahli, the Ivorian midfielder had made Serie A his top priority for the next step in his career.Although Juventus were also among the interested clubs, the 29-year-old ultimately chose Atalanta Bergamo, where he had already played from 2015 to 2017.It was during th
  
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• Bournemouth 1-1 Everton: What Moyes said

  29-08-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton boss David Moyes, speaking to BBC MOTD: "I didn't think a goal was coming. We stuck at it, resilient, we were good away from last season so hopefully we can keep it going."We needed somebody to come up with something. We did some amazing blocks late in the game. Pleased with a point."Might want the transfer window left open so we can get a few more players in! It closes Tuesday, let's see what happens. I have said we could do with strengthening and hopefully we can do that."We have a goo
  
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• Coral free bet offer: Man United to beat Ipswich 50/1

  29-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coral are running a new customer promotion offering enhanced odds of 50/1 on Manchester United beating Ipswich in the Premier League on Sunday. New customers must then deposit at least £10 via an eligible payment method before placing a maximum £1 bet on United to beat Ipswich at the standard odds.If the bet comes in, Coral will pay out in cash on the £1 bet, with the extra winnings credited as 10 x £5 free bets, equalling a payout of 50/1.With Coral having forged a reput
  
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• Skye stun Oban as Newtonmore stay top of Premiership

  29-08-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Mowi Premiership strugglers Skye brought Oban Camanachd firmly back to earth with a spectacular 4-0 league victory in Portree just seven days after the Argyllshire club won the Macaulay Cup.There's no change at the top of the table following leaders Newtonmore's 6-0 home win over Kinlochshiel while Kingussie overwhelmed Kyles 7-0 at Tighnabruich. Col Glen drifted to two points shy of safety when they were pegged back for a late 3-3 draw by visitors Caberfeidh.Fort William defeated Lochaber
  
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• Analysis: Hosts get reality check

  29-08-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Defender Ethan Pinnock was the latest player to arrive at Coventry earlier this week in a recruitment drive that has amounted to more than £100m on 10 players.On this evidence more investment may be required, particularly at the top end of the pitch, if they are to ensure that this season is not only a brief sojourn in the Premier League after a 25-year absence.While they huffed and puffed against Hull and Awoniyi led the attacking line well, they rarely threatened to score a
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Malaga | La Liga MD 3

  29-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Malaga | La Liga MD 3Real Madrid have announced their squad for the match against Malaga, with just one minor change compared with the lists for their first two league games.The Merengues will lock horns with the newly-promoted La Liga club at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday evening after back-to-back wins over Espanyol and Real Sociedad.The only change in the squad sees Javi Navarro come in as third goalkeeper instead of Sergio Mestre. Navarro was the h
  
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• Carlos Acevedo, guardian of the green-and-white goal

  29-08-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlos Acevedo, guardian of the green-and-white goalCarlos Acevedo became the sensation of the Liga MX thanks to his outstanding performances between the posts for Santos Laguna. The Mexican goalkeeper made his First Division debut on August 20, 2016, when he took over the Laguna side’s goal after the unexpected departure of Agustín Marchesín, then the undisputed starter. Discover the new PUMA Ultra 7, Carlos Acevedo’s new boots. Click here to learn moreAt just 20
  
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• Analysis: Rose made to wait again

  29-08-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Rose was only six minutes away from a dream start to his Bournemouth managerial career last week.That was until Manchester City offered the German a brutal reminder of the demands the Premier League with two late goals that left him empty-handed after his first outing.After more late drama, he and Bournemouth at least have their first point on board but the wait will go on for a first win under their new head coach.However, it could have been worse for the Cherries, who largely had
  
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• Forest agree £22m deal with Palace for Munoz

  29-08-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Munoz joined Crystal Palace in 2024[Getty Images]Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal worth a minimum of £22m to sign Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace.The Colombia international has now been given permission to have a medical before joining Forest.The deal will reunite Munoz with Forest boss Oliver Glasner, who worked with the full-back during his time in charge at Selhurst Park.Talks over the move have been ongoing for several days and accelerated after Palace's 4-1 defeat by Manch
  
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• 🚨 Real Sociedad-Espanyol: the starting XIs at Anoeta

  29-08-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Real Sociedad-Espanyol: the starting XIs at AnoetaReal Sociedad host Espanyol in their first home match, needing points after two defeats.Today’s game at Anoeta will be played with these confirmed line-ups:
  Real Sociedad: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Jon Martín, Sergio Gómez; Turrientes, Soler, Sucic, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal; and Óskarsson.Espanyol: Dmitrovic; El Hilali, Núñez, Drkusic, Hinojo; Edu Expósito, Urko, Cala, Javi Hernánde
  
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• Munoz Rescues A Point For Liverpool As Forest Hold Reds

  29-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Munoz Rescues A Point For Liverpool As Forest Hold RedsLiverpool Player Ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Munoz Rescues Reds in 2-2 DrawLiverpool are still waiting for the first Premier League victory of the Andoni Iraola era after Nottingham Forest twice took the lead at Anfield, only for the hosts to recover and salvage a 2-2 draw.There were flashes of the football Liverpool are trying to produce under their new head coach, particularly after the interval. There were also enough defensive problems
  
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• Fofana eager for Galatasaray, but Milan want permanent sale

  29-08-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fofana eager for Galatasaray, but Milan want permanent saleMilan midfielder Youssouf Fofana has reportedly accepted a loan move to Galatasaray, and there could be an option to buy attached.The Frenchman is not part of their plans for this season and was cut from the squad over the summer by new coach Ruben Amorim.He is the one most likely to find a new club, rather than fellow outcasts Fikayo Tomori, Santiago Gimenez and Warren Bondo.Fofana on the market for MilanMILAN, ITALY – MARCH 21: Y
  
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• Carrick Rangers cruise to emphatic win over Bangor

  29-08-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipBangor 0 - 4 Carrick Rangers FTCarrick Rangers produced a ruthless second-half display on their way to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Bangor at Clandeboye Park.Matthew Snoddy broke the deadlock with an early strike before both Luke McCullough and Jimmy Callacher were denied by the woodwork.Despite second-half pressure from the hosts, quickfire goals from Danny Gibson and Paul Heatley put the contest beyond reach before Joe Crowe sealed the rout with an 87th-minute stunner.The resu
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi explains Savio absence for Tottenham’s clash with Newcastle

  29-08-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham have been dealt a cruelly-timed injury blow after Savio was denied a Premier League debut for the club due to a muscular issue.Savio joined Spurs from Manchester City in an eye-watering £85m deal but got off to a perfect start for the Lilywhites in midweek, coming off the bench and immediately scoring in the 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Charlton.He was expected to make his league bow for Spurs alongside fellow ex-City team-mate Omar Marmoush against Newcastle in Saturday’s late
  
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• Premier League: Marmoush makes debut as Spurs host Newcastle

  29-08-2026 18:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham host Newcastle at 17:30 - Marmoush and Gonzalez make debutsFT: Bournemouth 1-1 Everton - Scott opens scoring; Tarkowski levels late onFT: Coventry 0-1 Hull - Millar breaks deadlockLiverpool draw 2-2 with Forest in early gameNdoye gives Forest deserved lead; Wirtz effort ruled out but Isak levels in second half; Gibbs-White restores lead from spot but Munoz levelsReds agree £123m deal for Bradley Barcola from PSG Premier League: Marmoush makes debut as Spurs host Newcastle
  
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• Celtic 2-1 Falkirk: What O'Neill said

  29-08-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic manager Martin O'Neill tells BBC Scotland: "Delighted to win the game. The exertions and disappointment of Tuesday night, have to overcome that and travel back."The physical and psychological aspects of it all were big concerns today. Falkirk caused us umpteen problems in the game here last season."We created a lot of really good chances, but at 2-0 it's still on a knife edge. They get the goal and then the las5 15 minutes become a worrying time when perhaps it shouldn't have been."We go
  
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• Super sub Reid nets late winner for Crues against Glens

  29-08-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipGlentoran 1 - 2 Crusaders FTCrusaders substitute Aaron Reid scored an 88th minute winner to secure a 2-1 win for Declan Caddell's side after a dogged display over Glentoran at the Oval.Owen Wardell put the visitors in front in the first half, before Ben Gallagher equalised on 68 minutes.It looked like the hosts looked more likely to score again, but it was at the other end where Reid finished to secure all three points for Crusaders.While there will be smiles all around for Decl
  
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• 🤯 Second-youngest Bundesliga starter ever! HSV start 16-year-old v BVB

  29-08-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Second-youngest Bundesliga starter ever! HSV start 16-year-old v BVBAt first glance, it seems like quite a delicate matter: Hamburger SV are heading into the top match in Dortmund with a 16-year-old youngster. Louis Lemke scored in the cup against Verl and will also start on the left side today.Due to a lack of alternatives? That is certainly part of the truth. After all, the Hamburg academy product has only made a single Bundesliga appearance so far. On matchday 33 of last season, at
  
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• 🤯 16-year-old starts for HSV in top clash! Why Polzin chose him

  29-08-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 16-year-old starts for HSV in top clash! Why Polzin chose himAt first glance, it seems like quite a delicate matter: Hamburger SV are heading into the big match in Dortmund with a 16-year-old youngster.Louis Lemke scored in the cup against Verl and will also start on the left side today.Because of a lack of alternatives? That is certainly part of the truth.After all, the Hamburg academy product has only made a single Bundesliga appearance so far. On matchday 33 of last season, at 16 ye
  
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• Official: Ricci joins Como from Milan, loan with option to buy for €23.5m plus bonus

  29-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Ricci joins Como from Milan, loan with option to buy for €23.5m plus bonusSamuele Ricci has officially joined Como on loan from Milan with an option to buy at the end of the season for a deal that could be worth €23.5m plus bonus.The midfielder had undergone his medical tests over the last couple of days, and was therefore not in the Rossoneri squad for last night’s 2-0 Serie A victory over Venezia at San Siro.He put pen to paper today, on loan with an option to make it
  
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• Linfield beat Limavady to extend unbeaten run

  29-08-2026 18:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipLimavady United 0 - 2 Linfield FTA goal in each half from Matthew Fitzpatrick and Adam Frizzell secured Linfield a third successive win with a merited 2-0 victory over Limavady at the Showgrounds.Fitzpatrick, Linfield's leading goalscorer last term, opened his account for the new season with a deft volleyed finish six minutes before half-time to set the visitors on their way.Frizzell turned from provider to finisher with Linfield's second nine minutes after the restart.The only
  
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• New Aston Villa striker to get debut against Arsenal

  29-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Aston Villa striker to get debut against ArsenalVilla have rebuilt heavily since beating Arsenal at the end of 2025, and their new £65 million striker could make his first appearance at Villa Park.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesArsenal travel to Aston Villa on Monday for a fixture that would ordinarily give supporters some cause for concern, not least because of Unai Emery’s determination when facing his former club, especially at home.The Villa side Arsenal will meet at Vill
  
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• Juventus trying to race ahead for Tottenham’s Pape Sarr and loan could be possible

  29-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus trying to race ahead for Tottenham’s Pape Sarr and loan could be possibleSerie A side Juventus believed they made key progress in a move for Franck Kessie but the deal fell through, with the player having joined Atalanta. Now the Bianconeri are pushing for Tottenham’s Pape Sarr.A host of clubs have been linked with the midfielder and now, Juventus have joined the race.Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that a loan deal is being considered with Tottenham. Juve have made initial
  
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