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• Are Charlton ready to challenge? - Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways

  29-08-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]With most sides having completed their opening three matches of the new season, BBC Final Score pundit Sam Parkin gives his takeaways from across the EFL on some of the early high flyers and strugglers.Impressive Charlton won't get carried awayNathan Jones' Charlton have beaten Derby, West Ham and Preston in the Championship [Getty Images]Charlton finished 19th in the Championship in 2025-2026 after coming up from League One the previous season, so does three successive wins suggest the Add
  
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• Virgil Van Dijk takes swipe at ‘bitter’ Liverpool critics over transfer business

  30-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Virgil van Dijk has declared that anyone who doubts Liverpool can attract top-quality players must be bitter as he said he would welcome Bradley Barcola to Anfield.Liverpool have agreed a fee of £106m, which could rise to £123m, with Paris Saint-Germain for the France winger and Van Dijk said he thinks the 23-year-old is a “very good player”.But he also urged Liverpool to keep Cody Gakpo, who has attracted interest from Tottenham and Manchester City.Liverpool failed in bi
  
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• Another one out, Netherlands withdraw support for Infantino 🇳🇱

  30-08-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another one out, Netherlands withdraw support for Infantino 🇳🇱The Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) has officially announced that it is withdrawing its support for current FIFA president Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 elections. The organization believes that institutional trust has been definitively broken and is calling for a deep renewal in the leadership of world football’s highest governing body.Through a formal statement sent to UEFA president Aleksand
  
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• Real Madrid vs Malaga: Match preview | La Liga

  30-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid vs Malaga: Match preview | La LigaReal Madrid are aiming to make it three wins from three at the start of the 2026-27 season when they host Malaga at the Bernabeu on Sunday evening. Jose Mourinho has made a positive impression since returning to the club earlier this summer, although he will be after a more complete performers against the newly-promoted Andalusians.It’s been a busy eight days for Real Madrid. They started their season last Saturday with a narrow 2-1 win at Espa
  
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• Key details as Juventus seal move for Tottenham’s Pape Sarr

  30-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key details as Juventus seal move for Tottenham’s Pape SarrSerie A giants Juventus failed to land Franck Kessie on a free transfer and saw him move to Atalanta but have now made decisive progress in a move for Tottenham’s Pape Sarr.Get Italian Football News covered that the two clubs had been in talks, with Spurs having opened up to a loan deal.Gianluca Di Marzio has now reported that the deal is closing, with Juventus and Tottenham having verbally agreed an initial loan deal for the
  
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• De Roon arrives ahead of Roma medical

  30-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Roon arrives ahead of Roma medicalMarten De Roon has arrived in Rome. Around 12:35, the Dutch midfielder landed at Fiumicino Airport, ready to begin his new adventure with the Giallorossi and, above all, to reunite with Gian Piero Gasperini. Last night, Roma reached a definitive agreement with Atalanta for one million euros. De Roon’s desire to return to the coaching staff with whom he shared many years in Bergamo and to have the opportunity to play in the Champions League again was als
  
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• Barcelona midfielder set to miss Rayo Vallecano game after continued training absence

  30-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder set to miss Rayo Vallecano game after continued training absenceFC Barcelona completed their final training session at the Ciutat Esportiva ahead of Monday’s match against Rayo Vallecano, at the Spotify Camp Nou, in the third matchday of La Liga 2026-27.The objective is to maintain their place at the top of the table and extend their unbeaten home run, which could reach 21 matches when the 19 home league games from last season are included.For the match, Hansi Flick ha
  
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• Official: Roma announce Balerdi signing from Marseille

  30-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Roma announce Balerdi signing from MarseilleRoma have officially announced their signing of Argentine centre-back Leonardo Balerdi on loan with an option to make the move permanent from Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille.Official: Roma sign Balerdi from MarseilleBalerdi has joined Roma on an initial season-long loan deal at a cost reported to be worth €1m, with an option to buy that is likely to become an obligation to buy for an additional €15m.MARSEILLE, FRANCE – NOV
  
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• Tottenham make Ndiaye move with Richarlison set for Everton

  30-08-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richarlison (left) joined Spurs from Everton in 2022, while Iliman Ndiaye joined the Toffees from Marseille in 2024 [Getty Images]Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, with Richarlison set to move in the opposite direction as part of separate negotiations.Although a deal for Nidaye is largely agreed between the two clubs, it remains unclear whether he will make the switch to north London, with Manchester City among the clubs to have expressed an interest.City have a
  
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• Reds 'taking massive risk' if they allow Gakpo to leave

  30-08-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool view Cody Gakpo as a proven multi-functional Premier League attacker and he has shown that with a goal and an assist in their first two games this season.But all summer, the understanding has been that if the club bring in the attacking players they want, they would not stand in the way of Gakpo if a solid offer came in.Given how late in the transfer window the talks are taking place between Liverpool and Manchester City, the Anfield side will now consider the situation b
  
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• Liverpool star who Jurgen Klopp loves agrees new deal

  30-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star who Jurgen Klopp loves agrees new dealLiverpool now only have a few days to iron out their plans for their first-team squad. before the transfer window slams shut.However, with the deadline edging closer and the Reds' team still nowhere near finished, it's unclear how many deals they're actually going to get done.Of course, it's obvious to fans that many changes have been needed since the 2025-26 season finished but, for one reason or another, some deals just haven't gone through
  
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• De Roon bids farewell to Atalanta: “Gasperini wanted me at all costs.”

  30-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Roon bids farewell to Atalanta: “Gasperini wanted me at all costs.”Roma are working quietly to complete Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad, and yesterday, surprisingly, the Giallorossi completed the signing of Marten De Roon from Atalanta. De Roon is a loyal supporter of the Grugliasco-born coach and is expected in the capital in the next few hours. The Dutchman will replace Neil El Aynaoui, who is headed to Leipzig. The 1991-born player spoke to Rai Sport from Zingonia: “To
  
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• Richarlison in talks over shock Everton return – with Iliman Ndiaye moving other way to Tottenham

  30-08-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham and Everton are in talks about deals that could take Iliman Ndiaye to London and bring Richarlison back to Merseyside.Spurs have targeted the Everton attacker as Roberto De Zerbi looks to complete the expensive overhaul of his forward line after they failed to score while losing their first two league games of the season. Tottenham have brought in Savio for a minimum of £75m, which could rise to £85m, and Omar Marmoush, on a loan that will become a £60m purchase, from
  
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• Official: Milan sell Leao to Galatasaray after seven seasons

  30-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Milan sell Leao to Galatasaray after seven seasonsMilan have officially announced that former Serie A MVP winner Rafael Leao has joined Turkish giants Galatasaray on a permanent transfer after seven seasons with the Rossoneri.Official: Milan sell Leao to GalatasarayGalatasaray have confirmed that they will pay a fixed fee of €38m, not including bonuses, to sign Leao from Milan and that the Rossoneri will also retain a 20% sell-on clause.COMO, ITALY – JANUARY 15: Rafael Leao
  
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• Official: Leonardo Balerdi joins Roma from Marseille

  30-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Leonardo Balerdi joins Roma from MarseilleRoma have announced their sixth signing of the summer.“AS Roma is delighted to announce that Leonardo Balerdi has joined the club from Olympique de Marseille.The deal includes an initial loan with an option to make the move permanent.The Argentine defender, 27, has played over 200 games in Europe for Borussia Dortmund and Marseille. Balerdi also has 11 Argentina caps to his name.He has chosen to wear the No.26 shirt for the Gialloros
  
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• Newcastle star admits goal celebration v Spurs inspired by Thierry Henry

  30-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle star admits goal celebration v Spurs inspired by Thierry HenryAnthony Elanga recreated one of Thierry Henry’s most famous North London derby celebrations after opening the scoring in their 2-0 win.Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesAnthony Elanga has admitted his celebration after scoring for Newcastle United against Tottenham Hotspur was a deliberate nod to Thierry Henry.Newcastle won 2-0 away to Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday, 29 August. Elanga opened the scori
  
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• Arsenal announce signing Axel Donczew from Cardiff City

  30-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal announce signing Axel Donczew from Cardiff CityArsenal have announced they have completed the signing of Axel Donczew from Cardiff City. The 16-year-old has joined the club as part of the first-year scholarship intake. He has also signed a pre-contract agreement that will lead to a professional deal when he turns 17. Axel made headlines last October when he became Cardiff’s youngest ever senior player. He was only 15 years when he featured as a substitute in the EFL
  
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• 🚨 Official: Leonardo Balerdi leaves Marseille for an Italian giant!

  30-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Leonardo Balerdi leaves Marseille for an Italian giant!The end of a complicated story.This Sunday afternoon, AS Roma announced the signing of Leonardo Balerdi, likely marking the end of the story between OM and the Argentine defender. Likely, because the 27-year-old has joined the Italian capital club on a loan deal with an option to buy that becomes mandatory under certain conditions.Having arrived in Marseille in 2020, the Argentina international has had a roller-coaster sp
  
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• 🚨 Official: Rafael Leão changes club for €38m

  30-08-2026 12:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Rafael Leão changes club for €38mAfter making a strong impression in Ligue 1 and Serie A, Rafael Leão is leaving Europe’s top five leagues to move to Turkey.The now former AC Milan winger has signed for Galatasaray for a transfer fee estimated at €38 million, according to the Istanbul club’s statement. The Rossoneri are also said to have secured a 20% sell-on clause.Long expected to join the Premier League, particularly Aston Villa, Le&atil
  
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• New Juventus signing Ekhator has suffered a second injury already

  30-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Juventus signing Ekhator has suffered a second injury alreadyIn an unfortunate blow for Juventus, summer signing Jeff Ekhator looks set for another spell on the sidelines after hobbling out of training in Turin on Sunday morning.Ekhator suffers another injury in Juventus trainingEkhator joined Juventus from Genoa in a deal worth €16m plus bonuses earlier this summer, but his pre-season preparations have already been hampered by a hamstring strain that the 19-year-old picked up in a frie
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Sunderland v Fulham

  30-08-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Sunderland need to get points on the board because they had a superb transfer window last summer but they've barely brought anybody in this year and their squad is going to be stretched because of Europe.I got Sunderland really badly wrong last season but there's a lot of talk that they could be in trouble this year with so many games.I still think they're good enough to stay up - they've got Granit Xhaka and some other good players. I like that they are physical and aggressive.They made ca
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Man Utd v Ipswich

  30-08-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Well done to Ipswich for their start. It took them 11 games to get the first win under Kieran McKenna the last time they were in the Premier League and they've got off to a great start already.Under Gary O'Neil they have got a bit about them - they've got players who can get them up the pitch, they have got pace with Daizen Maeda and Emersonn looks a bit of a handful.I think they could cause United one or two problems but it's unthinkable that Manchester United could lose their opening two
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Chelsea v Brighton

  30-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Brighton are off to a flying start and it was a great opening result and performance by Xabi Alonso's Chelsea, winning the west London derby against Fulham.Chelsea have got some talented players and, because they've got no European football, they're going to have a good crack in the Premier League this season.What interested me against Fulham is Chelsea didn't have a lot of possession, but they were effective when they did have possession.But Brighton are just one of those teams. I don't th
  
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• Liverpool legend reveals what Andoni Iraola’s side are lacking

  30-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend reveals what Andoni Iraola’s side are lackingLiverpool Need More Physical Edge After Nottingham Forest DrawLiverpool’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest has sharpened attention on a familiar issue at Anfield, the lack of a ruthless edge when games become physical, stretched and uncomfortable. After another afternoon in which they controlled possession without controlling the contest, the discussion has moved beyond patterns of play and towards mentality, duels and defe
  
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• 🔴⚪️ Huge shock at Cerro, Julián Álvarez trains with the group again 🎥

  30-08-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔴⚪️ Huge shock at Cerro, Julián Álvarez trains with the group again 🎥After yesterday’s convincing win over Sevilla, the big surprise of Sunday’s action comes from Cerro del Espino. Atlético de Madrid’s training facilities were the setting for Julián Álvarez’s return to training after three days without working with his teammates.The Argentine stepped onto the pitch with the rest of the players who did not fea
  
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• Fulham approach Roma for Soule in final week of summer transfer window

  30-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham approach Roma for Soule in final week of summer transfer windowReports in Italy claim that Premier League side Fulham are in discussions with Roma over a potential deal for Matias Soule in the final week of the summer transfer window.Sky: Fulham in discussions with Roma for SouleAccording to reports from Sky Sport Italia, Marco Silva’s side are interested in picking up the Argentine before the close of the summer transfer window on September 1. Several other sides across Europe, inc
  
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• Arsenal set to move for £60m Ligue 1 star

  30-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal set to move for £60m Ligue 1 starArsenal Transfer News: Matias Fernandez-Pardo Talks Open as Lille Forward Emerges in £60m Late Window MoveArsenal are doing what serious clubs should do late in the market, keeping more than one file open. According to Caught Offside, the club have entered into dialogue with the entourage of Matias Fernandez-Pardo as they weigh up a move for the Lille attacker. It is not a deal yet, and it is not even club-to-club level, but it is movement, an
  
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• Marseille’s Quinten Timber agrees to Crystal Palace move

  30-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille’s Quinten Timber agrees to Crystal Palace moveQuinten Timber has agreed to join Crystal Palace, according to a report from Foot Mercato.The Premier League side must now reach an agreement with Olympique de Marseille.Marseille have needed to sell players all summer. With the transfer window nearing its end, two key players are edging towards exits. Whilst Igor Paixao is locked in talks with Sunderland, Timber looks set for a move to Selhurst Park. The Dutchman only joined OM back
  
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• Barcelona teenage prodigy expected to leave before transfer window closes

  30-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona teenage prodigy expected to leave before transfer window closesThe summer transfer window is entering its final stretch, but the FC Barcelona exit door remains busy. Following the imminent departures of Toni Fernandez and Alvaro Cortes, the next name expected to leave the club is Guille Fernandez, reports SPORT.Training away from the groupAfter Roony Bardghji’s injury came just as his transfer was virtually complete, Barcelona decided that players who were not part of Hansi Flick
  
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• Real Madrid veteran a leading contender to start against Malaga

  30-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid veteran a leading contender to start against MalagaAccording to MARCA, Real Madrid veteran defender Antonio Rudiger has a strong chance of starting later today when the team take on Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu.After Germany were eliminated in the first knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on penalties against Paraguay, the senior centre-back went on holiday early. That allowed him to be involved in Mourinho’s plans from the very beginning. Yet, with the third league ma
  
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