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• Another season, another failure - where did it all go wrong for Celtic?

  26-08-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Six attempts to qualify for the Champions League in the past eight years. Six successive failures. And a sixth post-mortem for Celtic.Picking through the wreckage of a European campaign has become almost an August perennial when it comes to the Scottish champions. But few of those failures have been quite so wretched as this one.Leading 3-0 from the first leg in Glasgow, Celtic took the lead in Austria. Three quarters through the two-legged tie, they still held a three-goal advanta
  
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• Real Madrid youngster making positive progress in recovery from pre-season injury

  29-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youngster making positive progress in recovery from pre-season injuryThiago Pitarch was one of the major positives to emerge from a disappointing last season for Real Madrid.The 18-year-old La Fabrica midfield prodigy made his first-team debut under Alvaro Arbeloa and soon became a regular starter, even overtaking an established player like Eduardo Camavinga.Pitarch further enhanced his reputation during the summer, starring for the Spain national team in their U19 European Champions
  
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• Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama on Monaco radar

  29-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama on Monaco radarAS Monaco could soon step up their efforts to sign Rangers’ Djeidi Gassama (22), according to information from Foot Mercato.Having already shown interest in the winter transfer window, albeit ultimately unsuccessfully, the French club have reportedly not given up on the Paris Saint-Germain academy graduate and 2022 Ligue 1 champion and could attempt to secure his services before the transfer window closes. Whilst Rangers’ management are op
  
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• Lewis Holtby credits Thomas Tuchel’s empathy as key influence on future coaching career

  29-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Holtby credits Thomas Tuchel’s empathy as key influence on future coaching careerFormer Germany international Lewis Holtby – preparing to launch a coaching career of his own following his retirement this summer – has named Thomas Tuchel as his main source of inspiration. Speaking to Kicker in an extended interview, Holtby credited his former Mainz trainer with helping turn him into a Germany international during the 2010/11 Bundesliga campaign.The 35-year-old – who
  
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• Premier League: Munoz stunner drags Liverpool level against Forest

  29-08-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ndoye 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 PSGBournemouth v Everton & Coventry v Hull at 15:00 BSTArmstrong starts for Toffees despite Forest bid for teenagerTottenham host Newcastle at 17:30 Premier League: Munoz stunner drags Liverpool level against Forest
  
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• AS Roma to sign Marseille centre-back Leonardo Balerdi

  29-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Roma to sign Marseille centre-back Leonardo BalerdiSerie A side AS Roma have agreed a deal with Olympique de Marseille to sign Argentina international centre-back Leonardo Balerdi (27), according to Fabrizio Romano. The Giallorossi and OM have reached an agreement on an initial paid loan with a buy option that is set to become mandatory under certain conditions.Balerdi was expected to leave the financially-troubled Phocéens this summer. Marseille head coach Bruno Genesio confirmed that
  
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• Real Madrid on the verge of signing 19-year-old midfielder despite Barcelona, Atletico attempts – report

  29-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid on the verge of signing 19-year-old midfielder despite Barcelona, Atletico attempts – reportContrary to reports over the past couple of days, Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Martinez is close to becoming a Real Madrid player, as per Jose Felix Diaz of AS. The 19-year-old has attracted attention from several of Spain’s biggest clubs since making his first-team debut last season, when Racing were still in La Liga 2.He even had the opportunity to leave during the winter t
  
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• Key Barcelona defender set to miss Champions League opener vs Feyenoord

  29-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key Barcelona defender set to miss Champions League opener vs FeyenoordThe draw for the league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League took place earlier this week, with FC Barcelona learning their eight opponents for the first round.Earlier today, the schedule for the league phase of the competition was officially announced, with the Blaugrana kicking off their European campaign with a home game against Feyenoord.No Eric Garcia vs FeyenoordHowever, the La Liga champions will have to go into
  
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• Three-week international break a concern - Mourinho

  29-08-2026 14:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid after thirteen years [Getty Images]Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has raised concerns about the impact of September's three-week international break, highlighting the amount of time his players will be away from their club."The international break does concern me," Mourinho said. "It's a lot of time."Speaking before Sunday's home La Liga match against Malaga (16:00 BST), Mourinho said he was mostly troubled by players linking up with their nations who the
  
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• Vergara ‘surprised’ by Conte’s Napoli exit, ‘can’t wait’ to face Arsenal

  29-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vergara ‘surprised’ by Conte’s Napoli exit, ‘can’t wait’ to face ArsenalNapoli talent Antonio Vergara admits he was ‘surprised’ by Antonio Conte’s exit and sees ‘zero difference’ with defending champions Inter: ‘Only the table matters.’Napoli and Italy talent Vergara gave an interview to Il Mattino on the eve of a Serie A match against Como at the Stadio Maradona.GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Antonio Vergara of Napol
  
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• Sky Sport: Zenit’s Luiz Henrique edges closer to Roma

  29-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sport: Zenit’s Luiz Henrique edges closer to RomaRoma have reportedly shifted their attention onto a new transfer target.The Giallorossi are intent on adding a new winger to Gian Piero Gasperini’s disposal.After make inquiries for Gittens and Fofana, Roma are said to have opened talks for Luiz Henrique of Zenit.According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Brazilian attacker is now the closest to Roma.
  
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• Done deal: Balerdi set to join Roma from Marseille, paid loan with mandatory buy clause

  29-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done deal: Balerdi set to join Roma from Marseille, paid loan with mandatory buy clauseRoma is preparing to close the fifth signing of its summer transfer window. In fact, Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi is on the way. Filippo Biafora also signals the successful end of the deal: a full agreement has been reached between Roma and Marseille. The defender will become a new Giallorossi player.Gianluca Di Marzio reveals the financial details: a loan deal set at €1 million plus bonuses,
  
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• Barcelona midfielder still not back in group training ahead of Rayo Vallecano clash

  29-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder still not back in group training ahead of Rayo Vallecano clashFC Barcelona continued preparations for Monday’s meeting with Rayo Vallecano, who visit the Spotify Camp Nou in the third round of La Liga fixtures.After Friday’s session, when only the players who had played fewer minutes or had not featured against Athletic Club trained at high intensity, the entire squad worked together on Saturday. The final session before the third matchday will take place Sunday
  
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• Official: Four Juventus players ruled out for Parma clash as squad list confirmed

  29-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Four Juventus players ruled out for Parma clash as squad list confirmedJuventus coach Luciano Spalletti has named his squad list for this evening’s clash against Parma, which, aside from Khephren Thuram, does not include Kenan Yildiz, Weston McKennie and Edon Zhegrova, while Jeff Ekhator returns.Juventus have announced their list of available players for Saturday’s Serie A evening game against Parma, which kicks off at 20:45 local time [19:45 BST].Spalletti had already
  
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• Raphinha and Fermín fire Barcelona past Athletic Club

  29-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha and Fermín fire Barcelona past Athletic ClubBarcelona beat Athletic Club 2-0 at Spotify Camp Nou in their first home LaLiga match of the 2026/27 season, while the club’s Champions League league-phase opponents were also confirmed. The Blaugrana will face Manchester City, Aston Villa, Feyenoord, Como 1907, Paris Saint-Germain, Sporting CP, Galatasaray and Sabah FC, according to FC Barcelona’s official site.Raphinha and Fermín secure Barcelona victoryRaphinha bro
  
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• Newcastle United Starting XI vs Spurs: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  29-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United Starting XI vs Spurs: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupNewcastle United Predicted XI vs Tottenham Hotspur: Gonzalez Set for Debut?Newcastle United head to North London to face Tottenham Hotspur with Matthias Jaissle facing a selection question that, in many respects, comes with a £50m price tag.Nico Gonzalez has arrived from Manchester City and, after being presented to the St James’ Park crowd before Wednesday’s 3-2 EFL Cup victory over West Brom, the m
  
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• Morgan Gibbs-White makes PL history with Anfield assist 🔢

  29-08-2026 14:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Gibbs-White makes PL history with Anfield assist 🔢Anfield and Old Trafford can be difficult places for visiting players, but not for Morgan Gibbs-White. 
  The Tricky Trees enjoyed a fine first half at Anfield on Saturday afternoon and held a deserved 1-0 lead at the break.Dan Ndoye scored the opening goal with a curling finish into the bottom corner, assisted by Gibbs-White. As a result, the English midfielder made Premier League history for goal contributions as a visiti
  
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• ✅ No absentees or surprises, Mourinho names same squad for Málaga

  29-08-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ No absentees or surprises, Mourinho names same squad for MálagaReal Madrid have already finalized their squad list for tomorrow’s match against Málaga CF at the Bernabéu. Los Blancos will be looking to pick up three more points in front of their fans in a key league fixture to keep pace near the top of the table.For this game, coach José Mourinho has decided not to make any changes compared to the previous match. The Portuguese manager is backing the sam
  
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• 🚨 No absences or new faces, Mourinho names same squad for Málaga

  29-08-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 No absences or new faces, Mourinho names same squad for MálagaReal Madrid has already finalized its squad list for tomorrow’s match against Málaga CF at the Bernabéu. Los Blancos will be looking to claim three more points in front of their fans in a key league fixture to keep pace at the top of the table.For this match, coach José Mourinho has decided not to make any changes from the previous outing. The Portuguese manager is backing the same core grou
  
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• Forest attacker ends lengthy goalless streak with Anfield strike 🤲

  29-08-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forest attacker ends lengthy goalless streak with Anfield strike 🤲Nottingham Forest made a flying start against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.Oliver Glasner's side put immediate pressure on the Reds and Igor Jesus nearly opened the scoring from close range, but was denied by a timely Jeremy Jacquet intervention.
  The Tricky Trees maintained their momentum and were rewarded midway through the first-half as Dan Ndoye found the net.The Swiss international received Morgan Gi
  
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• Markus Krösche potentially poised for sensational Eintracht Frankfurt exit

  29-08-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Markus Krösche potentially poised for sensational Eintracht Frankfurt exitA sensational Bundesliga story may be preparing to break. Sport Bild reports Eintracht Frankfurt Board Member for Sport Markus Krösche could leave the club immediately after the conclusion of the summer transfer window. According to the German tabloid, Frankfurt’s supervisory board will meet one day after Tuesday’s Deadline Day to discuss the possibility of an early separation from the 45-year-old. Re
  
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• Champions League fixtures released as Liverpool host Atletico Madrid on matchday one

  29-08-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The full schedule of league-phase fixtures for the 2026/27 Uefa Champions League has been released, with Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City and Aston Villa finding out their routes to the knockout rounds. The first round of fixtures takes place between 8 and 10 September, with Aston Villa one of the sides kicking off the new campaign as they face Club Brugge away at 5.45pm BST. Matchday one sees Man City travel to Porto, while Liverpool host Atl
  
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• Sunderland pushing for Lyon winger Malick Fofana as alternative to Marseille’s Igor Paixão

  29-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland pushing for Lyon winger Malick Fofana as alternative to Marseille’s Igor PaixãoSunderland AFC have turned their focus towards signing Lyon winger Malick Fofana (21) given the Black Cats are making little to no progress with Marseille to sign Brazilian winger Igor Paixaõ (26), according to Foot Mercato. The former PSV striker has already agreed to join Regis Le Bris’ Premier League side. Both Marseille and Lyon need to sell players before the end of the summer
  
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• Spurs Starting XI vs Newcastle United: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  29-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs Starting XI vs Newcastle United: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupTottenham Team News: Omar Marmoush in Frame for Newcastle ClashTottenham have moved quickly in the market and Roberto De Zerbi now has decisions to make ahead of the Newcastle game. The headline is simple, Omar Marmoush is available and could make his Spurs debut this weekend.The Egyptian arrived from Manchester City on Thursday in an initial loan deal with a £60 million obligation to buy at the end of the seaso
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid fixture schedule for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League first round

  29-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid fixture schedule for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League first roundReal Madrid now know the complete route they will take through the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase, with José Mourinho’s side opening their European campaign at the Santiago Bernabéu against Inter Milan on September 8.The Merengues had already discovered their eight opponents earlier this week, but the confirmation of the fixture schedule has now revealed how their journey towa
  
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• Man Utd v Ipswich: Key stats and talking points

  29-08-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United will look to bounce back from defeat by one newly promoted side when they take on another at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Ipswich Town the visitors.The surprise 2-0 reverse against Hull City on the opening weekend was just Michael Carrick's third loss in 18 games across his two spells as the club's head coach, and it came despite United having 71.7% possession.It was their biggest share of possession in a league game since September 2023, but there are just eight recorded examp
  
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• Leeds v Brentford: Key stats and talking points

  29-08-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elland Road will be abuzz with anticipation as Leeds United host Brentford on Sunday (14:00 BST) in a showdown between two sides that have had excellent starts to the new campaign.Leeds won their opening two fixtures – both at Nottingham Forest, in the Premier League (1-0) and then the Carabao Cup (2-0) – adding further momentum to some summer transfers that have got pulses racing in West Yorkshire.Brentford also have two wins from two, albeit they have earned their victories in more
  
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• Chelsea v Brighton: Key stats and talking points

  29-08-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea and Brighton both enjoyed impressive wins in their opening fixtures of the new season.BBC Sport examines some of the key themes ahead of their meeting at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (14:00 BST). A first Premier League match at the Chelsea helm proved to be an eventful one for new manager Xabi Alonso.Joao Pedro was awarded the number nine shirt ahead of this season and rewarded that faith by netting after just 31 seconds – the quickest goal ever scored by a team in their opening Premi
  
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• Further Juventus concern as Thuram risks surgery after Kessié snub

  29-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Further Juventus concern as Thuram risks surgery after Kessié snubJuventus midfielder Khephren Thuram has not been called up for this evening’s Serie A match against Parma and will have a specialist consultation next week to decide whether to undergo knee surgery.Juventus midfielder Thuram may need surgery for patellofemoral syndrome, which has troubled him since the end of last season.PARMA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Khephren Thuram of Juventus passes the ball during the Serie A m
  
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• Crystal Palace 1-4 Man City - the fans' verdict

  29-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Friday's Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Manchester City.Here are some of your comments:Crystal Palace fansJason: We created enough chances to get more from this match, but as usual failed to convert them. The team is behind in terms of coordination and understanding, i.e. playing as a team, due to lack of pre-season and ongoing transfers. It will get better, but I fear it may take a few more matches. We must get something from our next outing
  
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