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• Andy Burnham plots bid for Britain to host World Cup as he eyes tourism boost

  21-08-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Burnham is exploring a bid for the UK to host the men’s World Cup alongside plans for a Northern Olympics, the Independent understands.A known football lover, the prime minister’s bid would form part of his push to use major sporting events to drive investment, tourism and regeneration beyond the capital.It would bring the World Cup back to the UK for the first time since England hosted in 1966, when the Three Lions last won the tournament.The inewspaper reported that Mr Burnham
  
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• How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  26-08-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham Hotspur revolution hopes the home crowd can help it off the mat when intriguing Newcastle United visit North London on Saturday.Spurs were comprehensively beaten by Brentford in Week 1 as new signings Sandro Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Marcos Senesi — amongst others — were expected to do much better in De Zerbi's first season opener with the club.MORE —Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle UnitedNewcastle surprised in an opposite way, as the sales of To
  
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• Raskin nears exit as Rangers close in on Kim deal

  26-08-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicolas Raskin has made 149 Rangers appearances [SNS]Nicolas Raskin could be on his way out of Rangers, having not travelled to Jablonec for the club's Conference League play-off second leg, while the club are close to signing Kim Min-su from Girona.Belgium international Raskin, 25, has been linked with Fenerbahce in recent days and, although manager Derek McInnes did not go into detail regarding the interest in him, Rangers are preparing for life without the midfielder.While Raskin's three-and-
  
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• Details of Hansi Flick’s crucial meeting with Barcelona defender that changed everything

  26-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Details of Hansi Flick’s crucial meeting with Barcelona defender that changed everythingAlejandro Balde’s situation has taken a sudden turn over the past 24 hours, and the player has gone from being definitely departure-bound to staying for next season.What has been clear throughout the process is that there was friction between Hansi Flick and the left-back, likely over the player’s lack of commitment.The manager, in fact, left the player out of the team’s match-day squa
  
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• Hull FC bring in centre Swann on two-year deal

  26-08-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull FC currently sit 11th in Super League [SWPIX.COM]Hull FC have signed Wynnum-Manly Seagulls centre Jordan Swann on a two-year deal for next season.The 24-year-old Australian has scored 10 tries in 13 appearances for the Queensland Cup side this season.He is the fifth player to commit to the Black and Whites for the 2027 season."As all outside backs will tell you, I like to work hard out of backfield, but when we get into good ball, I like to execute; quick hands, strong fends, and right-foot
  
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• Godfrey in squad as McInnes discusses transfers & importance of Jablonec tie

  26-08-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Rangers manager Derek McInnes has addressed the media before Thursday's Conference League play-off second leg at Jablonec, with the Ibrox side holding a 1-0 lead. Here are the key points from what he had to say.Team news: defender Ben Godfrey has been added to the squad after injury but Belgium midfielder Nico Raskin has not travelled because of a potential transfer away from the club.Interest in Raskin has "stepped up" in the past couple of days and McInnes says "something may or may not h
  
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• Chelsea progressing move for Honest Ahanor and why a deal would be great

  26-08-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea progressing move for Honest Ahanor and why a deal would be greatChelsea have been interested in a move for Atalanta talent Honest Ahanor and their move for the Serie A talent is now quickly progressing.The Blues made initial contact with La Dea over a move and were keen on the idea of signing him.Gianluca Di Marzio has now reported that progress is being made to sign the teenager, with the London club having spoken to Atalanta for Marco Palestra already this summer. They are taking advan
  
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• Noah Atubolu extends Freiburg contract amid transfer talks

  26-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Noah Atubolu extends Freiburg contract amid transfer talksNoah Atubolu has extended his contract with Freiburg, according to Sky Germany. This decision is expected to open the door for a loan move away from the club, with Eintracht Frankfurt said to be interested in the goalkeeper. The contract extension runs until 2027 and is intended to keep the player from leaving the club on a free transfer. Atubolu was reportedly in a move to the English Premier League initially but is set to remain in the
  
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• Santiago Beltrán, a goalkeeper to dream of for the future

  26-08-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Santiago Beltrán, a goalkeeper to dream of for the futureSantiago Beltrán understood from a very young age that guarding the goal for River Plate demanded more than talent: it required character. Between architectural plans and the demands of the pitch, he patiently and diligently built the foundations of his professional dream.Discover the new PUMA Ultra 7, Santiago Beltrán’s new boots. Click here to learn moreFate put him to the test when a serious ligament injury br
  
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• Blackpool re-sign Luton striker Yates on loan

  26-08-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jerry Yates scored four goals in 18 Championship appearances for Sheffield Wednesday last season [Shutterstock]Blackpool have re-signed Luton Town striker Jerry Yates on a season-long loan deal.The 29-year-old previously scored 42 goals in 124 league appearances for the Tangerines between 2020 and 2023.He joined Luton from Swansea City last August but scored just twice in 22 League One appearances before joining Sheffield Wednesday on loan for the second half of the campaign.He could feature for
  
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• Keven Schlotterbeck set to join Southampton

  26-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Keven Schlotterbeck set to join SouthamptonKeven Schlotterbeck is close to a move to English Championship side Southampton, according toSky Germany. The report states that the 29-year-old center back is undergoing a medical to seal the move worth €4.5m including add-ons. Schlotterbeck spent the last two seasons at Augsburg, where he was captain. He has made a total of 152 Bundesliga appearances and has scored 10 goals. Last season, Southampton were close to gaining promotion to the Premier
  
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• Sheffield United sign West Ham United midfielder Houssein on loan

  26-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United sign West Ham United midfielder Houssein on loanSheffield United have completed the signing of West Ham United midfielder Halle Houssein on a season-long loan deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blades this afternoon.The 21-year-old midfielder joined West Ham United in summer 2022 after leaving Arsenal and she has continued her development with the East Londoners. Houssein has made a number of first team appearances for The Ha
  
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• Premier League giants deemed Barcelona defender’s wages to be too ‘high’

  26-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League giants deemed Barcelona defender’s wages to be too ‘high’Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has had a rough couple of days, especially as he was left out of the team’s trip to Elche by the manager.Hansi Flick’s decision to drop the player made it clear that his future at the club was uncertain, and news immediately emerged of a possible departure this summer.Manchester United, in particular, stood out with interest in the left-back and were even said
  
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• Palace attempt to hijack Villa move for Ordonez

  26-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joel Ordonez played for Ecuador at the World Cup earlier this summer [Getty Images]Crystal Palace are attempting to hijack Aston Villa's move for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez.Villa launched a move for the Ecuador international after failing to agree a fee with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.But Palace have now opened talks with the Belgian side over a move for Ordonez, who is viewed as a long-term target by the Selhurst Park club.Palace have accelerated their efforts to sign a new ce
  
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• AC Milan give Liverpool answer in deal for 28-year-old forward

  26-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AC Milan give Liverpool answer in deal for 28-year-old forwardLiverpool are chasing deals for several attackers. Andoni Iraola and Richard Hughes want two forward through the door before the transfer window closes next week.Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh are the current names in the frame - with price providing to be a sticking point on both operations.The 2024/25 Premier League champions want to bring Barcola’s price down with Paris Saint-Germain said to be holding out for around &pou
  
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• McInnes on absent Raskin amid transfer interest & importance of Jablonec tie

  26-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Rangers manager Derek McInnes has addressed the media before Thursday's Conference League play-off second leg at Jablonec, with the Ibrox side holding a 1-0 lead. Here are the key points from what he had to say.Team news: defender Ben Godfrey has been added to the squad after injury but Belgium midfielder Nico Raskin has not travelled because of a potential transfer away from the club.Interest in Raskin has stepped up in the past couple of days and may progress.Rangers are close to signing
  
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• Max Dowman leaves school

  26-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman leaves schoolThe 16-year-old has brought his time at Brentwood to a close after a season in which he broke into Arsenal’s first team and rewrote Premier League records.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesMax Dowman has left Brentwood School after completing his GCSEs, allowing the 16-year-old to turn his attention fully towards his career with Arsenal.Dowman collected his results on 20 August, although his grades have not been made public.He said: “I would like to take this
  
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• West Ham struggling to make possession count

  26-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]West Ham are facing a key issue that we have seen in the past - a struggle to dictate games when we have the majority of possession.The stats from the Charlton Athletic game paint a picture of a side that was organised and dominant, with 77.6% possession and a total of 43 touches inside the opposition box. Despite these flattering figures, the 2-1 loss and the reaction from fans provided a very different picture.Unfortunately, many of our 665 passes were played safe, meaning w
  
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• Sarri anticipates ‘tough’ Hapoel challenge in Atalanta Conference League play-off

  26-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sarri anticipates ‘tough’ Hapoel challenge in Atalanta Conference League play-offMaurizio Sarri expects a demanding evening as Atalanta look to complete their Conference League play-off against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Thursday, with the tie level after a goalless first leg at the New Balance Arena.With quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the coach told Sky Sport Italia that his side must approach the return with belief but without complacency.“It’ll be a difficult match, we saw that i
  
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• Our top 🔟 Serie A shirts 🇮🇹

  26-08-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Our top 🔟 Serie A shirts 🇮🇹Italian-style class.Serie A stands out not only for the quality of its football, but also for the elegance of its kits, true symbols of identity for each club.As every season, we’re bringing you a selection of our ten favorite shirts, and there are a few surprises in the mix.We’re waiting for your top 3 in the comments!AS Roma (away)Como (away)Inter (away)Juve (away)Atalanta (away)Napoli (home)Parma (home)Sassuolo (away)Venezia (home
  
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• Reds pivot to Sarr in winger search - have your say

  26-08-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]After having two bids for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh rejected, Liverpool have turned their attention to Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr as their pursuit of wide attackers intensifies.The Reds had offers of £50m and £60m for Minteh turned down by the Seagulls and are now exploring a move for Sarr, who scored 21 goals last season for Palace.Like Minteh, Sarr is a right-sided winger and has Premier League experience but the understanding is that Palace are not open to se
  
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• Report: Nottingham Forest set to move for Brazilian youngster

  26-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Nottingham Forest set to move for Brazilian youngsterNottingham Forest Transfer Latest: Liam Delap Nears £45m Move as Andre Talks Gather PaceNottingham Forest look to be accelerating through a decisive stretch of the summer window, with a major move for Liam Delap edging towards completion and fresh talks under way for Corinthians midfielder Andre. In a market that has already produced plenty of noise across the Premier League, Forest’s business feels particularly significant
  
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• Report: Bradley Barcola ‘not pushing’ to leave PSG amid Liverpool interest

  26-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Bradley Barcola ‘not pushing’ to leave PSG amid Liverpool interestBradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Await Improved Bid as Transfer Talks Enter Key StageLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola appears to be moving into a decisive phase, with PSG now expecting an improved offer inside the next 24 to 48 hours. According to Julien Laurens on ESPN, personal terms have already been agreed with the France international, leaving club-to-club negotiations as the central issue.Tha
  
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• Cardiff seal signing of West Brom defender Bielik

  26-08-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Krystian Bielik made 17 Championship appearances for West Brom last season [Getty Images]Cardiff City have completed the signing of centre-half Krystian Bielik from Championship rivals West Bromwich Albion on a permanent deal.Bielik has signed a three-year contract with the Bluebirds and joined for an undisclosed fee."I'm very excited, I'm finally here and I couldn't be happier," he told the club's official website."I'm looking forward to starting with the team as soon as possible and focusing o
  
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• 🚨 Chelsea-Real Sociedad women’s XIs: all out for a key clash!

  26-08-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Chelsea-Real Sociedad women’s XIs: all out for a key clash!Chelsea Women and Real Sociedad Women face off in the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifier.
  Here’s how both teams line up for the match...CHELSEA XIREAL SOCIEDAD XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Top Barcelona target beginning to accept Premier League route as deadline day nears

  26-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Top Barcelona target beginning to accept Premier League route as deadline day nearsIt has been an eventful day in the Julian Alvarez transfer saga, both from Barcelona’s end and from Atletico Madrid’s end. Not to mention, the player himself played a part in it by skipping training.At this point, the bridges between Alvarez and Atletico Madrid seem to be broken beyond repair and it is difficult to see the player continue at the club under any circumstance.Concurrently, however, the br
  
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• 🚨 Ajax v Real Madrid women XI: Kaukelaar starts against ex!

  26-08-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Ajax v Real Madrid women XI: Kaukelaar starts against ex!Real Madrid Women and Ajax Women face off in the qualifying round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
  For the match, these are the lineups for both teams...AJAX XIREAL MADRID XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• '0% chance' - Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer row

  26-08-2026 18:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez reached the World Cup final with Argentina this summer [Getty Images]Atletico Madrid insist there is "0% chance" of selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona after club president Joan Laporta said they remain interested in signing the forward.Alvarez has been the subject of intense transfer speculation this summer, and after being booed by Atletico supporters on Sunday during their draw with Villarreal, the 26-year-old missed training on Wednesday.Reports say Alvarez was unwell, and Atl
  
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• Good business or making rivals stronger? Fan views on Martinez

  26-08-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your thoughts on the news that Chelsea are considering a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.Here are some of your comments:Arthur: Good to get him off the payroll and bank some cash. Not good if his performances elevate Chelsea above Villa in league and cups.Prit: Surely someone at Aston Villa must realise that by selling the family silver to our rivals, we are making them stronger and us weaker. I don't want Emi Martinez to go, he is a world class
  
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• 'Exactly the signing Chelsea need' - fan views on Martinez interest

  26-08-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Chelsea being in contact with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's representatives over a potential transfer.Here are some of your comments:Abdul: He is exactly the signing Chelsea need. There isn't even a chance of us challenging for titles with Robert Sanchez in goal. Mike Penders is a goalkeeper for the future, but Xabi Alonso knows very well that he needs to deliver early. He needs to push the board to sign Martinez one million percent. He
  
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