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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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• Report: Liverpool ‘in talks’ over late move for Chelsea star

  30-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ‘in talks’ over late move for Chelsea starLiverpool in Pedro Neto Talks as Cody Gakpo Exit Looms Ahead of Deadline DayLiverpool are weighing up a significant late-window move for Pedro Neto, with Football Transfers reporting that contact has already been made with the winger’s camp as the club plan for the possible departure of Cody Gakpo.The situation appears to be moving on parallel tracks. On one side, “Manchester City are in negotiations over a late
  
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• Atalanta defender Ahanor to Chelsea for €48m then Crystal Palace loan agreement

  30-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta defender Ahanor to Chelsea for €48m then Crystal Palace loan agreementAtalanta will sell Honest Ahanor to Chelsea for €48m including add-ons, but the Italy international should then be loaned out to Crystal Palace.The agreement for the sale of the 18-year-old talent was made several days ago, for a package that including various add-ons and performance-related bonuses should reach a total figure of €48m.However, Chelsea have no room for him in the squad right now, so the
  
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• Juventus make new Zirkzee bid for €30m, consider Newcastle United striker Plan B

  30-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus make new Zirkzee bid for €30m, consider Newcastle United striker Plan BJuventus have reportedly made a new offer to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee, who prefers them to Fiorentina, and called Newcastle United for Nick Woltemade, as Jonathan David gets closer to Atletico Madrid.The Bianconeri are seeking at least one new striker after the serious injury to Kenan Yildiz, but above all seem to be in advanced negotiations to loan Jonathan David to Atletico Madrid with option to bu
  
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• Father confirms it: Son won't join Man City, he's a Liverpool star

  30-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Father confirms it: Son won't join Man City, he's a Liverpool starLiverpool won't lose one star to Manchester City, it seems. His father has confirmed that publicly.It certainly appears that Cody Gakpo will leave Liverpool for Manchester City. That's the story everyone is telling - the Reds will receive a lot of money for the Dutchman but it's a controversial deal.After all, selling a starting XI player to a (hopeful) title rival is mad. There's essentially zero chance Liverpool would have enter
  
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• 📋 Bahia and Inter name confirmed line-ups in Salvador

  30-08-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Bahia and Inter name confirmed line-ups in SalvadorIt’s Sunday (30) for Bahia versus Internacional at Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time).It is valid for the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva (MG) is the referee.Premiere will broadcast it.Table situation 📊Tricolor started Sunday with 36 points in sixth place.They are looking to deliver a better performance in front of their home c
  
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• Official: De Roon joins Roma from Atalanta as squad No. revealed

  30-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: De Roon joins Roma from Atalanta as squad No. revealedMarten De Roon has officially joined Roma from Atalanta on a permanent transfer and will wear the No.15 at the Stadio Olimpico.Dutch midfielder De Roon has officially joined Roma from Atalanta.The Giallorossi confirmed the transfer with an official statement on Sunday night.BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 22: Marten de Roon of Atalanta celebrates becoming the clubs record appearance holder with family members in front of the fans after
  
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• Micky van de Ven urges Tottenham Hotspur to focus on the positives despite tough start

  30-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LONDON — After a tough start to the season, Tottenham Hotspur's new captain Micky van de Ven wants everyone to calm down a bit and focus on some of the positives. Yes, Spurs have lost their opening two games in the Premier League and have conceded five and scored zero, but there were some decent moments of promise in their home defeat against Newcastle United on Saturday. The Dutch center back believes things are heading in the right direction under Roberto De Zerbi as they develop a new s
  
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• Michel Platini calls for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president, claims he hasn’t ‘respected the rules’ of football

  30-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michel Platini calls for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president, claims he hasn’t ‘respected the rules’ of footballFormer UEFA president Michel Platini has called on Gianni Infantino to step down as FIFA president, accusing him of failing to respect the rules of football.Platini criticised Infantino’s leadership, arguing that the FIFA president has failed in his responsibility to protect the game’s rules.The France legend pointed to several controversial decis
  
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• Chivu: ‘Inter risked running into trouble, Jones and Stones bread and butter’

  30-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu: ‘Inter risked running into trouble, Jones and Stones bread and butter’Cristian Chivu admits Inter risked ‘running into trouble’ after wasting chances against Cagliari, while he explains what John Stones and Curtis Jones bring to the side.The Nerazzurri maintained their 100 per cent start to the Serie A season, even if it was a far tougher task than the 4-1 victory over Monza.It took another Hakan Calhanoglu snapshot from outside the penalty area to break the deadlo
  
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• Leeds United Eye Replacement As Serie A Club Linked To £16m Winger: Should The Whites Be Selling Him?

  30-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Eye Replacement As Serie A Club Linked To £16m Winger: Should The Whites Be Selling Him?Italian Serie A club Fiorentina have made a formal enquiry into the availability of Leeds United’s Italian international winger, Wilfried Gnonto, according to a report from Beren Cross and James Horncastle. Leeds United, who are open to sanctioning the sale, won’t let him go without first securing a direct attacking replacement. Fiorentina have other targets in that position and
  
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• Hojlund: I have more freedom under Allegri, but Napoli need to create more

  30-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hojlund: I have more freedom under Allegri, but Napoli need to create moreNapoli striker Rasmus Hojlund admits he feels ‘more freedom’ under Massimiliano Allegri, but the Partenopei ‘didn’t have many chances’ in a 2-1 loss against Como.Hojlund scored the only goal for Napoli in a home defeat against Como on Sunday.The Partenopei had won the opening match away at Genoa, so they now have three points from the first two games.Hojlund: ‘More freedom’ under A
  
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• Hojlund: I have more freedom under Allegri, but Napoli need to create more’

  30-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hojlund: I have more freedom under Allegri, but Napoli need to create more’Napoli striker Rasmus Hojlund admits he feels ‘more freedom’ under Massimiliano Allegri, but the Partenopei ‘didn’t have many chances’ in a 2-1 loss against Como.Hojlund scored the only goal for Napoli in a home defeat against Como on Sunday.The Partenopei had won the opening match away at Genoa, so they now have three points from the first two games.Hojlund: ‘More freedom’
  
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• De Roon immediately called up vs Lecce

  30-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Roon immediately called up vs LecceDe Roon is officially a new Roma player: he has chosen the number 15 jersey. Below is the statement from the Giallorossi club. “AS Roma is pleased to announce the arrival of Marten De Roon from Atalanta. The deal concludes with a permanent transfer. The midfielder has made 445 official appearances for the Bergamo-based club, scoring 23 goals. In 44 appearances for the Dutch national team, he has two World Cup appearances (2022 and 2026). De Roon has ch
  
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• Liverpool draw up back-up plan if they can't get forward deal over the line

  30-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool draw up back-up plan if they can't get forward deal over the lineLiverpool are close to selling Cody Gakpo to Manchester City. The Dutchman, 27, signed a new contract last season worth £250k per week - stretching his deal to 2030. But it looks as though the Netherlands international won’t be around to complete that deal.Because City are coming forward with an £85m offer for the versatile forward - who has impressed in the early stages of the season under Andoni Iraola
  
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• 📹 Santos rule in Itaquera and make history against Corinthians

  30-08-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Santos rule in Itaquera and make history against CorinthiansThis Sunday (30), Santos beat Corinthians 1-0 at Neo Química Arena, in the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.This is the first time Peixe have beaten Timão in Itaquera in a national league match.Before that, there had been five draws and six wins for the home side at NQA.⚽ The matchThe derby started off scrappy, with Corinthians having more shots.But Timão's forwards did not have their shooti
  
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• Chelsea agree £39m deal to sign Lamine Camara from Monaco

  30-08-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea agree £39m deal to sign Lamine Camara from MonacoChelsea have reached an agreement in principle with AS Monaco to sign midfielder Lamine Camara for €45 million (£39m) including bonuses, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.However, an agreement on the payment schedule and a few bonuses has to be reached before the deal can be concluded.Camara featured in Monaco’s Ligue 1 clash with Marseille on Sunday evening, suggesting the move is yet to be completed.The 22-ye
  
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• Tottenham enquire about Pulisic - Monday's gossip

  30-08-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs turn attention to Christian Pulisic, Liverpool and Everton show interest in Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling, and Crystal Palace want to keep Dean Henderson after Nottingham Forest bid.Tottenhamhave enquired to AC Milan about signing 27-year-old United States winger Christian Pulisic. (Teamtalk)Liverpool and Everton are interested in Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling, 25, with Roma also pushing to sign the German. (Patrick Berger/Sky Sport Germany)Newcastle are exploring a deal to sign Lille forwa
  
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• 🎥 Flamengo flirt with danger, but Lino and Carrascal seal derby

  30-08-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Flamengo flirt with danger, but Lino and Carrascal seal derbyThe duo of Samuel Lino and Carrascal ensured an immediate response for Flamengo after the defeat to Cruzeiro. Thanks to their standout performances, the Rubro-Negro beat Botafogo 3-0 this Sunday (30).The derby was played at the Maracanã and was part of the 25th round of the Brasileirão.Repeating the scoreline from the first meeting at Nilton Santos. Check out the highlights soon.Black-and-white frustration...Bac
  
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• 📸 Frattesi does it again: Lazio 1-0! Zaccagni-Amorim clash 🤯

  30-08-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Frattesi does it again: Lazio 1-0! Zaccagni-Amorim clash 🤯Second match, second win, once again under the sign of Davide Frattesi: Lazio dominated against Genoa and edged it 1-0, building on the narrow win over Bologna, again by the same scoreline and again thanks to the former Inter midfielder.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!Maximum points for Gattuso’s side and a clean sheet in the opening 180 minut
  
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• Serie A | Lazio 1-0 Genoa: Frattesi the hero once again

  30-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Lazio 1-0 Genoa: Frattesi the hero once againDavide Frattesi scored the winner again for Lazio in their second Serie A victory of the season, squeezing past Genoa 1-0.The Biancocelesti had a mixed bag so far this season, crashing out of the Coppa Italia to Mantova, then earning a 1-0 victory away to Bologna. Gennaro Gattuso had an injury crisis to deal with, missing Patric, Alessio Romagnoli, Danilo Cataldi, Samuel Gigot, Adam Marusic, Luca Pellegrini and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Davide Fr
  
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• Serie A | Cagliari 0-1 Inter: Calhanoglu decisive in Sardinia

  30-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Cagliari 0-1 Inter: Calhanoglu decisive in SardiniaHakan Calhanoglu’s second goal in as many games proved enough for Inter to take the points from Cagliari, but were almost made to pay for wasteful finishing.The Nerazzurri had opened the season with a 4-1 victory over Monza, but brought in Benjamin Pavard, Petar Sucic and Luis Henrique, with Curtis Jones on the bench for the first time, and Djed Spence still working on his fitness. The Sardinians started with a surprise 1-0 victo
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Monaco 2-0 Marseille: Lamine Camara and Paris Brunner star in resounding win

  30-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Monaco 2-0 Marseille: Lamine Camara and Paris Brunner star in resounding winLigue 1 McDonald’s, Matchday 2, 30/08/26Paris Brunner netted a stunning brace as AS Monaco beat rivals Olympique de Marseille at the Stade Louis II, in what could feasibly be Lamine Camara’s final game for the Principality club. The MatchWithout needing to force the issue, Monaco took the lead thanks to a simple header from Paris Brunner, unmarked, from the second phase of a set-piece. CJ Ega
  
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• ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: First Vienna hold Austria Wien, Pölten keep winning, and Graz stay top

  30-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: First Vienna hold Austria Wien, Pölten keep winning, and Graz stay topThe fifth week of football in the ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga saw 14 goals, just one clean sheet and Brigitta Pulins net her seventh goal of the season. All whilst a new team fell to the bottom of the table, and SK Sturm Graz retained their place at the top.There was plenty of drama in the ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga this week as First Vienna stole a last-minute point from current champio
  
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• Celtic Edge Closer To Signing 19-Year-Old For £3.4m: Good Deal For The Hoops?

  30-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Edge Closer To Signing 19-Year-Old For £3.4m: Good Deal For The Hoops?Celtic are edging towards completing the permanent signing of PSV Eindhoven midfielder Joël van den Berg in a deal worth £3.4 million, according to VoetbalPrimeur as relayed by Everything Celtic. The 19-year-old Dutch youth international is reportedly eager to push the move through.The 19-year-old PSV captain who Celtic want before the window shutsA Celtic delegation is currently on the ground in the Ne
  
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• 📋 Palmeiras named against Mirassol to stay clear at the top

  30-08-2026 22:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Palmeiras named against Mirassol to stay clear at the topThis Sunday (30), Palmeiras visit Mirassol at Maião, at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
  The match is the famous "clash of opposites."After all, Verdão lead the league with 51 points and want a second straight win in the competition to maintain a good cushion at the top of the table (currently six points ahead of Flamengo).Meanwhile, Leão Ca
  
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• Gakpo out, £70m African forward in: Andoni Iraola's new priority

  30-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gakpo out, £70m African forward in: Andoni Iraola's new priorityLiverpool are in the process of shaking up their winger options in the closing stages of the transfer window.Bradley Barcola jets in this weekend to complete his £123m deal to join the 2024/25 Premier League champions from Paris Saint-Germain.But the business isn’t stopping there.Cody Gakpo is moving closer to a sensational £85m deal which would see the Dutchman move to Manchester City. The wisdom of this dea
  
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• Official: Marten De Roon joins Roma

  30-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Marten De Roon joins RomaRoma have announced the official signing of Marten De Roon.“AS Roma is delighted to announce the signing of Marten De Roon from Atalanta on a permanent transfer.The midfielder made 445 appearances for his previous club, scoring 23 goals.De Roon has earned 44 caps for the Netherlands and represented his country at two editions of the World Cup, in 2022 and 2026.The midfielder will wear the number 15 shirt.Welcome to Roma, Marten!”
  
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• 📋 Grêmio and Chapecoense with line-ups confirmed

  30-08-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Grêmio and Chapecoense with line-ups confirmedIt’s Sunday (30) for Grêmio versus Chapecoense at the Arena do Grêmio.The match kicks off at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time).It is valid for the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima (PE) is the referee.Premiere broadcasts it. 
  Table situation 📊Tricolor started Sunday in 15th place with 25 points. They are looking to bounce back after two straight defeats.&nb
  
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• Roma agree to terms with Henrique, continue talks for Leweling

  30-08-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma agree to terms with Henrique, continue talks for LewelingRoma are closing in on Luiz Henrique. The Zenit St. Petersburg winger’s price has risen in recent hours, having been identified by the Giallorossi as one of the key players to complete Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad.According to Fabrizio Romano, the Giallorossi have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with both Zenit and the player, thus laying the groundwork for the possible completion of the deal. The final decision now
  
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