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• Analysis: Why Haaland loves August

  29-08-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Enzo Maresca had warned on the eve of this game: "Crystal Palace away is always complicated."Yet, apart from one or two moments, this was pretty straightforward for Manchester City once they went 2-0 ahead, with Foden looking the part and ending the night with two assists.There is a real sense of transition under new boss Maresca following the exits of huge personalities in the shape of Pep Guardiola, Rodri, Bernardo Silva and John Stones.But so far so good for City, who sent on th
  
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• Arsenal Carabao Cup date confirmed for Ipswich trip

  29-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Carabao Cup date confirmed for Ipswich tripThe Gunners will begin their League Cup campaign at Portman Road after entering the competition at the third-round stage because of their Champions League involvement.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesArsenal will travel to Ipswich Town in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, September 15, with kick-off at 8pm.The tie at Portman Road will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports.Arsenal enter at the third-round stage because of their in
  
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• Journalist confirms when Hugo Ekitike could return from injury

  29-08-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist confirms when Hugo Ekitike could return from injuryHugo Ekitike Targets Boxing Day Liverpool Return After Achilles InjuryLiverpool could receive a significant attacking boost over the Christmas period, with Hugo Ekitike reportedly targeting Boxing Day for his return from the ruptured Achilles tendon that ended his outstanding debut season.Ekitike has been absent since suffering the injury against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals in April. It was a cruel concl
  
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• Liverpool deal for wonderkid fell through for one simple reason

  29-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool deal for wonderkid fell through for one simple reasonLiverpool have been linked with many different players this summer. The Anfield outfit needed to make a lot of changes to their first-team squad so that they could try and get back to their best.Because, finishing fifth in the Premier League just a season after winning the entire thing was a travesty.Indeed, they did still manage to qualify for the Champions League but, unless they make some more additions, there's no way that they'r
  
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• Barcelona’s €8 million teenage gamble already showing signs of paying off – report

  29-08-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s €8 million teenage gamble already showing signs of paying off – reportBarcelona have recruited very well in the summer transfer window so far, bringing in the likes of Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, Rodri and Joao Cancelo.However, their smartest acquisition this summer has to be Jesse Bisiwu, whom they brought in from Club Brugge for €8 million.Deco invested heavily in an unproven talent, believing that he has the ability to become an important first-team player
  
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• 📺 Saturday (29): Brasileirão, BuLi and football worldwide

  29-08-2026 11:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Saturday (29): Brasileirão, BuLi and football worldwideBrasileirão6:30 PM - Atlético-MG vs Vitória: Premiere
  8 PM - São Paulo vs RB Bragantino: SporTV and Premiere
  9:20 PM - Vasco vs Cruzeiro: Record, Premiere and CazéTV
  Brazilian Série B6:30 PM - Botafogo-SP vs Cuiabá: ESPN and Disney+Bundesliga (German)10:30 AM - RB Leipzig vs Borussia Mönchengladbach: Bundesliga via OneFootball, XSports, SporTV and GOAT10:30 AM - Mainz vs
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirmation is fantastic news for Liverpool

  29-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirmation is fantastic news for LiverpoolFabrizio Romano has confirmed a player's fate and we believe that's fantastic news for Liverpool. The Reds can react.Liverpool have been in the market for a new forward this summer. It's proven a massive struggle to land one, however, especially as a direct replacement for Mohamed Salah.The market on the right simply hasn't been there. Liverpool tried for Yan Diomande but failed to get him, with the Ivorian ending up at Real Madrid.That
  
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• Reports from France confirm why Liverpool dropped out of the race for PSG forward

  29-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reports from France confirm why Liverpool dropped out of the race for PSG forwardLiverpool Pulled Out of Ibrahim Mbaye Race as PSG Demands Forced Transfer RethinkLiverpool’s pursuit of Ibrahim Mbaye appears to have ended with Aston Villa moving into pole position to sign the Paris Saint-Germain teenager.According to RMC Sport, Liverpool had shown significant interest in the 18-year-old during the summer transfer window, but withdrew after PSG’s initial valuation approached €70m.
  
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• Arsenal youngster joins Sheffield United on loan

  29-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster joins Sheffield United on loanThe versatile defender has joined Sheffield United after making her Arsenal first-team debut last season and signing professional terms in January.image via Sheffield UnitedSophie Harwood has joined Sheffield United on loan for the 2026-27 season, with Arsenal sending the 18-year-old out to continue her development in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2.The England youth international signed her first professional contract with Arsenal in Jan
  
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• 'Celtic in talks for PSV's Van den Berg' - gossip

  29-08-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Celtic delegation is in the Netherlands to discuss the acquisition of midfielder Joel van den Berg, with the 19-year-oldopen to a transfer having yet to become a first-team regular with PSV Eindoven. (VI)PSV Eindhoven seem poised to sell Joel van den Berg to Celtic after the midfielder was pulled out of the Jong PSV side for their second-tier match with RKC Waalwijk on Friday, according to Dutch journalist Rik Elfrink. (Glasgow Times)Hajduk Split head coach Gonzalez Garcia has confirmed Celtic
  
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• Bradley Barcola set for big-money move to Liverpool as deal agreed

  29-08-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola is set to join Liverpool after they reached a final agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for his big-money transfer. Liverpool will pay an initial £106m for the France winger, which could rise to £123m, including add-ons, and he is expected to sign a five-year deal at Anfield. They had reached an outline agreement with Paris Saint-Germain earlier this week after a breakthrough in negotiations. The Champions League winners had quoted Liverpool £145m for Barcola, bu
  
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• Atlético Board Blocks Barcelona Move as Álvarez Saga Escalates

  29-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético Board Blocks Barcelona Move as Álvarez Saga EscalatesAtlético Madrid will not negotiate with Barcelona over Julián Álvarez under any circumstances, according to the Guardian, which reports that chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín delivered a blistering public rejection of Barça’s interest in the Argentina forward on Thursday. The intervention came a day after Barcelona president Joan Laporta said his club remained “v
  
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• Salmon signs first professional contract

  29-08-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal defender Marli Salmon has signed his first professional contract on his 17th birthday.Salmon made his first-team debut in a Champions League game against Club Brugge in December, then got his first start in the Gunners' FA Cup win over Mansfield.He was an attacker when he joined Arsenal's academy in 2019 but has moved into defence, primarily at centre-back, although he has been playing at right-back at senior level while he adjusts to the game's physicality."It means a lot
  
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• Milan player ratings vs. Venezia: Another top performer beyond Ramos

  29-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan player ratings vs. Venezia: Another top performer beyond RamosGonçalo Ramos wasn’t the only top Milan performer in Friday’s 2-0 win over Venezia, as Alexis Saelemaekers also collected high grades from Italian sports papers.Milan secured a home 2-0 victory against Venezia at San Siro on Friday, in the opening match of Serie A Round 2 and their first competitive match at San Siro this term.MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 28: Goncalo Ramos of AC Milan celebrates scoring his tea
  
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• Why Juventus’ move for Franck Kessie has now fallen through

  29-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Juventus’ move for Franck Kessie has now fallen throughSerie A side Juventus appeared close to signing Franck Kessie on a free transfer not too long ago. The player was keen on the move but as things stand, the deal will not go through.Tuttomercatoweb add details to the scenario, making it clear that the reasons are purely financial.Juventus had offered the Ivorian a two-year deal worth €4.5 million per season plus bonuses. But this has been rejected by the player and signing-on f
  
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• Report: Chelsea strongly considering move for 22-year-old midfielder

  29-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea strongly considering move for 22-year-old midfielderChelsea Transfer Latest: Xabi Alonso Explains Enzo Fernandez Omission as Lamine Camara Enters FrameChelsea’s latest selection call has quickly become one of the biggest talking points of the week, with Daily Mail reporting fresh detail on Enzo Fernandez’s omission and the growing uncertainty around his future. Xabi Alonso’s decision to leave the midfielder out against Luton was always going to invite scrutiny,
  
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• Celtic in talks for PSV's Van den Berg - gossip

  29-08-2026 10:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joel van den Berg was pulled out of Friday's game for PSV Eindhoven's second team [Getty Images]Celtic are reportedly close to signing PSV Eindhoven's Joel van den Berg, but they and Rangers appear to have missed out on other targets as Dundee United consider another bid for Falkirk's Brad Spencer.A Celtic delegation is in the Netherlands to discuss the acquisition of midfielder Joel van den Berg, with the 19-year-oldopen to a transfer having yet to become a first-team regular with PSV Eindoven.
  
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• 🚨 Cuti Romero, the surprise in an Atleti without Julián Álvarez v Sevilla

  29-08-2026 10:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Cuti Romero, the surprise in an Atleti without Julián Álvarez v SevillaAtlético de Madrid has made public its official squad list for the match against Sevilla Fútbol Club at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. The main new feature in the list put together by the coaching staff is the presence of Argentine defender Cristian 'Cuti' Romero.The presence of the international center-back is a major defensive boost for the rojiblancos. Romero joins the
  
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• Marli Salmon signs professional contract with Arsenal

  29-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marli Salmon signs professional contract with ArsenalThe highly rated defender has already made four senior appearances and now has his first professional deal after progressing through Hale End.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesMarli Salmon has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal, completing the agreement on his 17th birthday after establishing himself as one of Hale End’s leading prospects.The defender, who can operate at centre-back or right-back, put pen to paper this
  
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• Bradley Barcola has already revealed which shirt number he will where at Liverpool

  29-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola has already revealed which shirt number he will where at LiverpoolBradley Barcola Set for Liverpool No 29 Shirt After £123m Summer MoveLiverpool are about to wrap up one of the biggest deals of the window, with Bradley Barcola set to complete a £123m move to Anfield. A medical is booked, a five-year contract is ready, and the France forward is expected to arrive as the club’s marquee attacking signing of the summer.There is a practical detail that already looks
  
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• Sky: Kessié not joining Juventus as formal communication arrives

  29-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky: Kessié not joining Juventus as formal communication arrivesSky Sport Italia reports that Franck Kessié has decided against joining Juventus and has informed the Serie A giants about his decision.Former Milan and Atalanta midfielder Kessié won’t join Juventus this summer.Kessié won’t join Juventus this summerTORONTO, ONTARIO – JUNE 20: Franck Kessié #8 of Cote d’Ivoire celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA Wo
  
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• Batman and Robin, Mario and Luigi, Genk and Nigerian strikers: Rafiu Durosinmi is already scoring for fun at Genk

  29-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Batman and Robin, Mario and Luigi, Genk and Nigerian strikers: Rafiu Durosinmi is already scoring for fun at GenkGenk are usually a side that spend little in order to sell on for a big profit. The club has an excellent academy and an eye for talent, turning players into profit every year. This summer, however, they went in a different direction. After struggling to find a goal scorer last season once Hyun-Gyu Oh left in February to sign for Besiktas, the side reinvested that money into Rafiu Dur
  
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• Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Andoni Iraola Faces His First Major Anfield Test

  29-08-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Andoni Iraola Faces His First Major Anfield TestLiverpool vs Nottingham Forest – Premier League PreviewDate: Saturday, 29 May 2026Venue: AnfieldKick-off: 12:30 GMTAfter a tricky opening game away to Newcastle where a fortunate point was gained due to a last-gasp penalty, the summer transfer window edges towards closure with Bradley Barcola seemingly nearing completion, though not in time to make this matchday squad. The defensive midfield, right back and rig
  
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• Fabio Capello names Real Madrid ‘the team to beat’ after Mourinho’s early impact

  29-08-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabio Capello names Real Madrid ‘the team to beat’ after Mourinho’s early impactReal Madrid will face a demanding and highly intriguing Champions League league phase in 2026/27, with Jose Mourinho set to come up against several familiar opponents from his managerial past.The Spanish giants, once again among the favourites to win Europe’s biggest club competition, have been handed a varied set of opponents following the draw. Mourinho’s most eye-catching reunion
  
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• Barcelona set to earn up to €8 million from double La Masia exits

  29-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set to earn up to €8 million from double La Masia exitsBarcelona are closing in on a double sale that could bring the club between €7 million and €8 million before the transfer window shuts, with La Masia talents Alvaro Cortes and Toni Fernandez both preparing to continue their careers away from Catalonia.According to SPORT, Cortes is set to join Royal Antwerp for a fee of just over €3 million, while Venezia are expected to pay around €4 million for Toni Fernan
  
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• Roma could decide to focus on Lulli after Oosterwolde’s deal collapse

  29-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma could decide to focus on Lulli after Oosterwolde’s deal collapseRoma may decide not to replace Jayden Oosterwolde. After the failed Fenerbahçe deal, the Giallorossi had left open the possibility of another move for a winger, but with the transfer window closing just days away, the situation appears to have changed. According to today’s newspapers, Gian Piero Gasperini’s evaluation has also been influenced by the growth of Emanuele Lulli, who made a convincing debut
  
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• Report: Marcus Rashford could still leave Manchester United this summer

  29-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Marcus Rashford could still leave Manchester United this summerMarcus Rashford Transfer Latest as Arsenal and Barcelona Monitor Manchester United SituationMarcus Rashford’s future has moved back into focus in the closing days of the transfer window, with TeamTalk reporting that both Arsenal and Barcelona are tracking developments around the Manchester United forward.The current picture is relatively clear. United have reintegrated Rashford, handed him the number nine shirt and used
  
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• Kessie turns down Juventus, Roma remain interested

  29-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kessie turns down Juventus, Roma remain interestedAccording to Gianluca Di Marzio, Franck Kessié has informed Juventus that the conditions for an agreement are not in place. The Bianconeri are no longer in contact with the Ivorian midfielder, who is a free agent and is also being pursued by Roma. Possible developments remain to be seen with the Giallorossi, who have expressed interest in the former Atalanta player, whom Gasperini knows very well.
  
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• Bradley Barcola set for Liverpool medical as total agreement is reached with PSG

  29-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola set for Liverpool medical as total agreement is reached with PSGBradley Barcola (23) is set to travel for his medical ahead of completing a transfer to Liverpool in the next 24 hours after a total agreement was reached with Paris Saint-Germain, according to The Athletic. The French international forward has already reached an agreement on personal terms with the Premier League club.Liverpool identified Barcola as one of their main targets to replace Mohamed Salah, who left on a f
  
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• Today’s Papers – Ramos makes Milan smile, Napoli need miracle for new striker

  29-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Ramos makes Milan smile, Napoli need miracle for new strikerLa Gazzetta dello SportJuve, Kessié at all costsMidfield emergency: there’s the meeting for the yesAn Argentina Roma, Balerdi signed too.Milan go with the 9Ramos king at San Siro. A night at the topThe centre-forward scores and paves the way. Venezia resist, and then surrender. Amorim’s substitutions decisive. Leao to Galatasaray: ‘I cried.’Europa League Round of 16 right away:
  
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