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• Anderlecht youngster, once linked to West Ham, set for Werder Bremen move

  20-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anderlecht youngster, once linked to West Ham, set for Werder Bremen moveHLN are reporting that Mario Stroeykens is set to leave Anderlecht and join Werder Bremen. Stroeykens, who was linked in the past to West Ham, has had a tumultuous career so far despite only being 21, with injuries having curtailed his progress. Clearly talented, Stroeykens now gets a chance to rebuild his career in a new environment and a new league in the Bundesliga. Stroeykens made his Anderlecht debut back in the 2020/2
  
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• The challenge awaiting Hibs in Belgium

  20-08-2026 10:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]There was a lot to like about Hibernian's performance last week in North Macedonia.Playing on a difficult surface in a hot and stifling atmosphere, they rarely looked in trouble and, when Shkendija did press late on, the defence stood strong.The tie could easily have gone the other way, but the discipline and spirit shown by everyone on the pitch were a joy to behold.Scottish clubs have often struggled after returning from a demanding European trip, but Hibs got the job done against Partick
  
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• Lille make approach for Burnley’s Zian Flemming

  20-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille make approach for Burnley’s Zian FlemmingLille OSC have made an approach for Burnley forward Zian Flemming (28), as per a report from RMC Sport. The Ligue 1 club are looking to strengthen their attacking options before the closure of the transfer window. Last season in 29 Premier League appearances, Flemming scored 11 goals, whilst, following the Clarets’ relegation to the EFL Championship, he has scored three goals in just two games. It has been a strong start f
  
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• Could beating a Belgian team boost Mulligan's Scotland hopes?

  20-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]You never know who's watching...That's very much Josh Mulligan's approach as the midfielder hopes to impress in Hibernian's Conference League play-off against Gent.The 23-year-old has been subject to interest from Italy and England, but the Scot had eyes closer to home in mind, in the form of new Scotland head coach, Sebastien Pocognoli.While David Gray's Hibs hope to smash through the target they set on day one of pre-season - creating history by advancing to European league-phase football
  
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• Australia boss Walters appointed Saints head coach

  20-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St Helens have announced current Australia head coach Kevin Walters will join them as head coach from next season.The 58-year-old - who has previously coached Queensland and NRL club Brisbane Broncos - guided the Kangaroos to a 3-0 win over England in last year's Ashes tour and will remain with them for the World Cup on home soil in October and November before commencing a three-year contract with Saints in 2027.Walters told the club website: "St Helens are one of the most iconic and successful
  
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• 'Charlton evolving into proper Championship side'

  20-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]This Charlton Athletic fan was pacing around his hotel room in Le Touquet, on France's northern coast, anxiously awaiting the outcome of our Championship opener against Derby County.The relief was palpable when I re-joined my wife and our West Ham-supporting friends at the beach bar to celebrate a fine victory.What pleased me most was Charlton's courage and resolve in recovering from a goal down to claim all three points - something we failed to achieve throughout last season.
  
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• 👋 Messi's clip round the ear for Sullivan, under review

  20-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👋 Messi's clip round the ear for Sullivan, under reviewLeo Messi’s Inter Miami suffered an unusual slip-up against the Philadelphia Union.
  The Florida side, second in the standings, dropped two points on their visit to Philadelphia in a tense match.Leo Messi was once again the main man, scoring, but also because of his blow to Cavan Sullivan.The Argentine gave the Philadelphia Union player a slap on the head and, according to José Armando, a journalist for 'Deporte Total USA
  
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• Pick of the stats: West Ham United v Charlton Athletic

  20-08-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]This is a first home game in the Championship for West Ham United since August 2011 when they lost 1-0 to Cardiff City.Charlton head across the capital on the back of an opening-day 2-1 victory over Derby County.This will be the first league meeting between West Ham United and Charlton Athletic since February 2007 in the Premier League, with the Addicks recording a 4-0 home win.Charlton Athletic have won four of their past six league games against West Ham (D1 L1), though their only defeat
  
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• Pick of the stats: Southampton v Stoke City

  20-08-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]These two sides are hoping to bounce back from defeats on the opening weekend of the Championship season - both losing 2-1.Stoke managed only 22 points away from home last season while Southampton's home record was only bettered by the promoted duo of Coventry City and Ipswich Town.Southampton won 2-0 away against Stoke in their most recent league meeting in January but have not won back-to-back league games against the Potters since October 2006.Stoke City are unbeaten in each of their pas
  
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• Pick of the stats: QPR v Bolton Wanderers

  20-08-2026 10:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]These two sides both came away with victories on the opening day of the season with QPR winning 3-1 at Portsmouth and newly-promoted Bolton beating Preston 2-1.It is seven years since they last met in the EFL.QPR have won five of their past eight league meetings with Bolton Wanderers, losing only once (D2) – that defeat did, however, come the last time the two teams met in March 2019.Only one of Bolton Wanderers' 17 away games against QPR in the Football League has ended in a draw (W6
  
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• Pick of the stats: Millwall v Norwich City

  20-08-2026 10:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]These two sides ended last season strongly with Millwall reaching the play-offs before losing to Hull City in the semi-finals, while Norwich climbed from the relegation zone in November to finish in ninth place.Both are tipped to challenge for at least a top-six place this season.Millwall have won three of their past five league games against Norwich City (L2), as many victories as across their prior 22 attempts combined between 2002 and 2023.After winning this exact fixture 2-1 last season
  
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• Pick of the stats: Lincoln City v Portsmouth

  20-08-2026 10:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Lincoln City play their first home game in the second tier of English football in 66 years when they host Portsmouth on Saturday (12:30 BST).The Imps have failed to score in three of the past four meetings between the sides.Lincoln City have won just one of their past 14 league games against Portsmouth since 1981 (D4 L9), a 1-0 success away from home in January 2021.This will be Portsmouth and Lincoln City's first meeting in the second tier of English football since December 1960, with Pomp
  
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• VAR protests expected throughout DFB Pokal games this weekend

  20-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VAR protests expected throughout DFB Pokal games this weekendAs reported by Kicker, there is expected to be large-scale protests throughout the DFB Pokal this weekend, as fans demand the abolishment of VAR.Throughout the weekend, 64 teams ranging from the Bundesliga down to the Oberliga will be taking part in Germany’s national cup competition. Whilst the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will not be used in round one, fans of several clubs will still be making their voices heard as the
  
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• Barcelona vice-president reveals Julian Alvarez stance and teases more late signings: ‘There are still a few days left’

  20-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona vice-president reveals Julian Alvarez stance and teases more late signings: ‘There are still a few days left’Barcelona vice-president Rafael Yuste has confirmed that the club made an offer for Julian Alvarez, although he refused to provide any further details about the Argentine forward’s future.Speaking to TV3 after Barcelona’s Joan Gamper Trophy appearance, Yuste was asked about the club’s pursuit of the Atletico Madrid striker. Alvarez has been hea
  
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• Chelsea and Crystal Palace strike Axel Disasi agreement

  20-08-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea and Crystal Palace strike Axel Disasi agreementCrystal Palace have struck an agreement with Chelsea to loan Axel Disasi (28), according to a report from RMC Sport.Disasi has no future at Chelsea. The former AS Monaco defender has spent the past two seasons on short-term loans, firstly at Aston Villa and then with West Ham United. He suffered relegation with the latter last season. As was the case under Enzo Maresca, Liam Rosenior, and now Xabi Alonso, he does not feature in the mana
  
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• Strasbourg interested in Saint-Étienne’s Lucas Stassin

  20-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg interested in Saint-Étienne’s Lucas StassinRC Strasbourg Alsace aren’t exactly stacked in the attacking department. Emanuel Emegha left earlier in the summer to join Chelsea, whilst David Datro Fofana also returned to Stamford Bridge following the expiry of his loan deal with the Alsace club. Joaquín Panichelli, meanwhile, remains sidelined with an ACL injury that he sustained in March. He may not return before the end of the calendar year.The arrival of Jaco
  
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• Real Madrid boss Mourinho wants to unlock key defender’s full potential; has a surprise new role planned

  20-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid boss Mourinho wants to unlock key defender’s full potential; has a surprise new role plannedJose Mourinho sees Trent Alexander-Arnold as a major part of his Real Madrid project and could even experiment with the Englishman in midfield as he looks to get the best out of his passing ability.According to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, Mourinho and his coaching staff view Alexander-Arnold as a highly versatile player who can offer Real Madrid far more than a traditional right-bac
  
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• Konsa's possible exit 'sad and frustrating' but fans wish defender well

  20-08-2026 10:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views about Ezri Konsa's probable exit from Aston Villa to join Premier League champions Arsenal.Here are some of your comments:Steve: Well, we hoped it wouldn't happen, but I guess all of us expected it. Sad and frustrating, but let's not forget what he has done for us since joining, so thank you and good luck.Luke: If you asked all the players that left, I don't think they left because of the culture or the manager but because of the financial restrictions
  
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• Is the price right for Baleba?

  20-08-2026 10:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Sussex journalist Johnny Cantor has said Brighton will "probably be looking for £70m" for midfielder Carlos Baleba, who is set to join Manchester United.."There's certainly no surprise in terms of everybody on the south coast has known of the interest in Carlos Baleba from Manchester United and I think people know that the player himself is quite determined to get to Old Trafford as quickly as possible," Cantor told BBC Radio Manchester."Probably an indication of that is
  
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• Why Kolo Muani’s return might be key for Juventus in 2026-27

  20-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Kolo Muani’s return might be key for Juventus in 2026-27Randal Kolo Muani has returned to Juventus on a permanent deal and it’s a move that could prove to be key for the Old Lady in the new season.The outcome of the 2025-26 Serie A campaign shocked fans using casino online uk as giants Milan and Juventus failed to make it to the top four and qualify for the Champions League.This summer, both sides must rebuild and Juventus have continued to go ahead with coach Luciano Spalletti w
  
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• Today’s Papers: Inter land Jones, Moreira like Kaka, Lautaro concerns

  20-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: Inter land Jones, Moreira like Kaka, Lautaro concernsLa Gazzetta dello SportInter, what an engineAlso signing JonesChivu is content: The third English signing of the summer and a super midfielder for the Champions League pushMoreira like Kaka, Leao at the exit Milan and the direction under agent MendesThe Belgian takes no.22, now time to sell RafaKolo is there, Juve aren’t yet A supporter injures GattiMuani already a starter. But the ex-Bianconeri think they
  
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• Sunderland move for Methalie 'not over' - Barnes

  20-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes says a deal to sign Dayann Methalie from Toulouse is "not over" despite reports it had collapsed after concerns were raised over his medical.The Black Cats had agreed a £25.6m fee to sign the 20-year-old left-back last week."It's not a deal that's dead," Barnes told BBC Radio Newcastle."It's a deal that they still want to go through. It is obviously taking a little bit longer than they hoped. The player himself is under
  
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• Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho talks Flick, Deco, Lamine, Negreira case: ‘La Liga must have Barcelona’

  20-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho talks Flick, Deco, Lamine, Negreira case: ‘La Liga must have Barcelona’Jose Mourinho has offered a surprisingly positive assessment of Barcelona’s work under Hansi Flick, praising both the German manager and sporting director Deco despite the fierce rivalry between the two clubs.Speaking in an interview with El Chiringuito TV, the new Real Madrid manager was asked about several Barcelona-related subjects, including Flick, Lamine Yamal and the N
  
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• Four Ligue 1 clubs in for Sunderland’s Ta Bi

  20-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four Ligue 1 clubs in for Sunderland’s Ta BiTa Bi (21) has struggled with injury since joining Sunderland in the winter. The Ivorian winger could leave the Premier League side before the conclusion of the window amid interest from Ligue 1, as per a report from Foot Mercato. Ta Bi joined the Black Cats for a nominal fee, and whilst he has featured in pre-season, there are plenty of suitors looking to snap him up. In Ligue 1, Olympique Lyonnais, OGC Nice, Le Havre AC, and FC Lorien
  
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• Barcelona confident every new signing will be registered before La Liga opener against Elche – report

  20-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona confident every new signing will be registered before La Liga opener against Elche – reportBarcelona are increasingly confident that none of their new signings will miss the start of the 2026/27 La Liga season due to registration problems.According to SPORT, Barcelona expect to complete the registration process for their first-team reinforcements in time for Sunday’s league opener against Elche. The process is set to begin on Thursday, which is today, giving the club a
  
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• Inter agree £30m deal for Liverpool's Jones

  20-08-2026 09:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones came through Liverpool's academy and made his first-team debut at 17 [Getty Images]Curtis Jones is set to join Inter Milan after the Italian side agreed a deal worth 35m euros (£30m) with Liverpool.The Reds have accepted an offer worth €30m euros (£25.7m) plus €5m euros (£4.3m) in add-ons for the midfielder.Jones, 25, will travel to Italy on Thursday to complete a medical. The transfer agreement includes a 10% sell-on clause for Liverpool.In June, Liverpo
  
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• '90% of this deal is done' - Ilicali on Garcia pursuit

  20-08-2026 09:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has provided another update on the club's transfer plans days before their Premier League return.Speaking to BBC Radio Humberside, Ilicali confirmed a deal to sign Real Betis winger Pablo Garcia is close."Yes, the process is going good," he said."I think probably, if nothing unknown happens, we will see him in a black and gold shirt. It has to be finalised but I would say 90% of this deal is done. We are talking about the last details."A picture of Depo
  
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• Is signing Konsa good business for Arsenal? Fans on potential new signing

  20-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Ezri Konsa potentially joining Arsenal from Aston Villa after a fee of more than £50m was agreed between the clubs.Here are some of your comments:Will: It could be good business. I have qualms about the price tag for a player who is only coming in as a Saliba and Timber back-up. We will just have to wait and see. But what I think is more important to the club is signing a world-class attacker, whether that is a left-winger or a striker.Mike: Ez
  
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• Inter close on deal for Jones - fan views on Liverpool midfielder's possible exit

  20-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on the potential sale of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones to Inter Milan.Here are some of your comments:John: It's about time. I hope Curtis Jones finds another level abroad. He was always just short of a first-choice player. Dave: I don't like this business of selling Jones at all. I wish Curtis all the best but such a shame to be losing a very talented local player from the team. I felt he always had the ability to deserve more game time. I guess fin
  
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• When is the Champions League draw and who is in each pot?

  20-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League campaign takes place on Thursday, 27 August at 17:00 BST in Monaco.A total of 36 teams will enter that stage of the competition and while 29 teams qualified at the end of last season, the remaining seven places are decided by qualifiers that will conclude next week.In the league phase, each team will face eight different teams once, with four home matches and four away matches.For the draw, the 36 teams will be placed into four pots with one
  
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