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• Arsenal close to £70m Bruno deal after Howe exit

  30-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal close to £70m Bruno deal after Howe exitEddie Howe’s departure could reshape Newcastle’s summer, and Arsenal’s determination to land Bruno Guimarães shows no sign of fading.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesArsenal‘s pursuit of Bruno Guimarães has taken on added significance after it was announced that Eddie Howe has decided to leave Newcastle United with immediate effect and the Gunners now said to be close to a £70m+ deal for the midfiel
  
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• ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: Austria Wien score seven, Graz drop points and Pölten keep winning

  23-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: Austria Wien score seven, Graz drop points and Pölten keep winningThe fourth week of football in the ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga was laden with goals. SKN St. Pölten are now the only team to retain a 100 percent win record as Graz unexpectedly dropped points to a tenacious First Vienna. Südburgenland now fall to the foot of the table as SCR Altach and Blau-WeißLinz pick up points.SK Sturm Graz remain top of the table but their lead has now
  
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• Chelsea not keen on loaning Gittens to Roma

  23-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea not keen on loaning Gittens to RomaRoma is looking for a left winger to complete their transfer campaign. Oosterwolde is on the way, meaning Gian Piero Gasperini needs a player to ensure he has a solid squad for the season. The Grugliasco-born coach was clear about the winger in a press conference: “Only if he can be an added value, otherwise, no. I’m not going to burden myself with players just for the sake of it.” These words are reminiscent of last season. Among the
  
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• Watkins' absence at Brighton a question for him - Emery

  23-08-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Unai Emery's side were 4-0 down by half-time at Brighton - and that was how the score remained [Getty Images]Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says forward Ollie Watkins' absence in the 4-0 thrashing at Brighton is a "question for him".The 30-year-old was left out of the matchday squad for Villa's Premier League opener after Emery confirmed earlier in the week there had been offers from Saudi club Al-Hilal for the striker.Asked if it was his decision to leave Watkins out, Emery told Match of the Day:
  
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• 'I've got to take responsibility' - Goodwin

  23-08-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin admitted full responsbility for his side's current run of poor form, having lose lost their last three games in all competitions by a combined score of 10-0.The latest defeat was the most damaging, a 2-0 defeat to Dundee at Tannadice in the derby, although Goodwin was quick to shield his players from criticism."I don't think the recent results are down to a lack of effort or a lack of commitment from any of the players," Goodwin said. "I've got to take responsibili
  
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• Report: Aston Villa star remains open to surprise exit

  23-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa star remains open to surprise exitOllie Watkins Tells Aston Villa He Wants to Leave as Al Hilal Push for TransferAston Villa are facing another major transfer headache after Ollie Watkins made it clear he wants to leave the club, with Give Me Sport reporting that Al Hilal remain firmly in pursuit of the striker. For Villa, this is the latest twist in a summer that has already stripped Unai Emery of several key names and left serious questions about how competitive the squad w
  
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• Hide-and-seek? Player uses GENIUS tactic to score in the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  23-08-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hide-and-seek? Player uses GENIUS tactic to score in the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Pretty much every child has probably played hide-and-seek and soccer. A goal in England came from that combination.Joshua March, a Crewe Alexandra forward, hid next to the post to steal the ball from the goalkeeper and put it in the net.When the defenders tried to warn the goalkeeper, it was already too late. So, did you like this strategy? Watch the goal and leave your comment
  
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• Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa: What Hurzeler and Hinshelwood said

  23-08-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, speaking to Match of the Day: "We had a tough start but afterwards we got the control back, we pressed intensely, we forced them to do mistakes so it was quite positive. In the end the red card was a game changer."On approaching the second half 4-0 up: "We still had a few chances and wanted to score but the clean sheet was very important."On the first half: "We were effective out of possession. We were there in the right moment. We got into a flow and when you are
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Juventus high expectations, unpredictable Douglas Luiz and Yildiz’

  23-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Juventus high expectations, unpredictable Douglas Luiz and Yildiz’Luciano Spalletti admits there are ‘high expectations’ around Juventus in their visit to Frosinone, explaining what Douglas Luiz and Kenan Yildiz bring to the team.It kicks off at the Stadio Benito Stirpe at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the Liveblog.The Bianconeri start three new signings, Randal Kolo
  
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• Maresca begins Manchester City reign with comeback win over Bournemouth

  23-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maresca begins Manchester City reign with comeback win over BournemouthEnzo Maresca’s Manchester City tenure opened with the kind of late drama the Etihad has been famous for over the years, two goals in the final seven minutes turning defeat into a 2-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday.Marcus Tavernier had put the visitors ahead on 26 minutes and City, wasteful throughout, were heading for an embarrassment before Marc Guehi headed in Rayan Cherki’s corner six minutes from time. Cherki
  
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• Ghedjemis out of Frosinone squad after Besiktas and Monaco €10m report

  23-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ghedjemis out of Frosinone squad after Besiktas and Monaco €10m reportFrosinone winger Fares Ghedjemis is not even on the bench against Juventus after reports Besiktas and AS Monaco both made €10m offers, with the player pressuring to leave.It kicks off at the Stadio Benito Stirpe at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.Ghedjemis pressure on FrosinoneREGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – M
  
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• 'Up front next week?' Guehi proves Maresca's midfield masterstroke

  23-08-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Guehi scored his third goal since joining Manchester City in January [Getty Images]Enzo Maresca might have been expected to keep his head down and not make any curious team selections in his first Premier League game in-charge of Manchester City. Instead, he made the surprising decision to field Marc Guehi in a holding role and, eventually, it turned into a midfield masterstroke.All the heat prior to kick-off had been on rivals Manchester United and free-spending Tottenham following their d
  
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• Fiorentina’s Fabio Grosso previews Roma match: “We’ve prepared to give our best.”

  23-08-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina’s Fabio Grosso previews Roma match: “We’ve prepared to give our best.”Roma will face Fiorentina tomorrow at the Olimpico. Fans are ready to fill the stadium to cheer on the Giallorossi. As is customary before the match, the two coaches spoke to the media at a press conference. After Gian Piero Gasperini, Fabio Grosso also gave his comments. The coach began by clarifying that everyone is recovered: “We’re all well and available. The team is ready for
  
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• Erling Haaland debuts new look in Manchester City win, cutting iconic long hair

  23-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's a new season for Manchester City, and star striker Erling Haaland has debuted a new look. Haaland has been known for his long blonde hair, which he used to put into an easily recognizable bun, also known as a top knot. Ahead of Manchester City's season opener against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday morning, Haaland surprised fans with a YouTube video revealing that he had ditched his long locks for a buzzcut. The video shows Haaland not only getting his haircut but also the reactions of friends,
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | Borussia Dortmund

  23-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | Borussia DortmundOur Get German Football News Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews series now returns to Westphalia and to a club this author has spent far too many years attempting to understand. Last summer’s Borussia Dortmund section began by revisiting Sebastian Kehl’s unfortunate suggestion that BVB possessed some sort of “legitimate inheritance” after spending more than a decade dutifully finishing behind Bayern. The
  
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• Man United-linked Barcelona defender believes he is being “pushed out” of the club

  23-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United-linked Barcelona defender believes he is being “pushed out” of the clubThe future of Alejandro Balde has become a hot topic at Barcelona lately, with many expecting him to leave the club by the end of the summer transfer window.The likes of Aston Villa, SL Benfica and recently Manchester United have been linked with a move for Balde, who has fallen out of favour under Hansi Flick.Balde was even left out of Barcelona’s squad for the opening game against Elche later th
  
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• 'Is patience required for Derby?'

  23-08-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The pressure is on.Before Derby's first home game of the season there was already talk of tension. Rams fans are unhappy due to an unpleasant melting pot of a scrapped takeover, "disappointing" signings, key player injuries and a distinct lack of points.The first five minutes of the 2-2 draw with Cardiff appeared to be a powerful response with a flurry of genuine chances and breathless action from Derby. However, it was the visitors who first netted first, starting a fun and flowin
  
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• Alexander Isak relentlessly jeered on Newcastle return with Liverpool

  23-08-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak was unsurprisingly on the end of relentless boos from fans of former club Newcastle as he made his return to St James’ Park for Liverpool in their Premier League opener.Isak forced a move out of Newcastle last summer, going on strike before eventually joining Liverpool for a record fee of £125m.Follow live! Newcastle face Liverpool after emotional Kevin Keegan tributesThis burned bridges with the vast majority of the Magpies fanbase, who previously adored him for his g
  
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• Serie A official line-ups: Frosinone vs. Juventus

  23-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A official line-ups: Frosinone vs. JuventusRandal Kolo Muani, Kenan Yildiz, Douglas Luiz and Guglielmo Vicario start for the revamped Juventus in their season opener with Frosinone.It kicks off at the Stadio Benito Stirpe at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the Liveblog.TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 19: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, reacts prior to the Serie A match between Juventus FC and
  
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• Serie A Liveblog: Frosinone-Juventus, Torino-Milan, Atalanta-Sassuolo, Venezia-Lecce

  23-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Liveblog: Frosinone-Juventus, Torino-Milan, Atalanta-Sassuolo, Venezia-LecceThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games, Frosinone-Juventus, Torino-Milan, Atalanta-Sassuolo and Venezia-Lecce.The 2026/27 season kicked off yesterday with four matches, and there are another four today.We begin at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST) with Juventus visiting new boys Fros
  
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• Osmajic arrives to start Genoa medical in €2.5m plus bonus move from Preston NE

  23-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Osmajic arrives to start Genoa medical in €2.5m plus bonus move from Preston NEMilutin Osmajic has arrived in Italy to begin medical tests with Genoa, ready to complete the €2.5m plus bonus transfer from Preston North End.The 27-year-old Montenegro international landed this afternoon on Italian soil and was whisked away by the Grifone staff, where he will rest ahead of tomorrow’s scheduled medical.Osmajic ready for GenoaLIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 08: Milutin Osmajic of Pre
  
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• Man City 2-1 Bournemouth: What Maresca and Guehi said

  23-08-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Manchester City's victory against Bournemouth:"Happy first of all because we won the game. I think it was actually a game we deserved to win early because we controlled the game and we created chances. Before the goal we conceded we had three or four clear chances and we missed. We conceded and it became more complicated but overall I think it was a game we completely deserved to win."Today we had four or five players that arrived very late, 10 da
  
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• Gwalia win first home game after late penalty miss

  23-08-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gwalia United made it two wins from two in the FA Women's National League Division One South with a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth Sports.Molly Kehoe's second-half strike proved decisive in their first home league game of the season, although Bournemouth were handed a late chance to snatch a point but Rosie Eden failed to convert a penalty.Gwalia kicked off full of confidence after their 6-0 opening-day win at Ascot United, while Bournemouth also started with a victory by beating Keynsham Town 2-1
  
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• Gomes, Torres And Lindelof Get 4 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs Brighton

  23-08-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gomes, Torres And Lindelof Get 4 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs BrightonAston Villa clashed heads with Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Villans made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the eighth minute when Victor Lindelof scored an unfortunate own goal. Maxim De Cuyper doubled his team’s advantage in the 18th minute befor
  
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• Barcelona top target loudly booed by Atletico Madrid fans amid ongoing transfer pursuit

  23-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona top target loudly booed by Atletico Madrid fans amid ongoing transfer pursuitBarcelona have been heavily involved in the pursuit of Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid as their new number nine this summer.The Catalans lost Robert Lewandowski at the end of last season and saw Ferran Torres leave this summer, leaving them without a natural striker option in the squad.Atletico Madrid have been stubborn in their stance that the 26-year-old striker is not for sale, especially to Barcelona.H
  
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• 'Mowbray the epitome of calm for Blackburn'

  23-08-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers fans have had it tough for a long time now, so it was amazing to see so many smiles on the faces of the home supporters on Saturday.One man is making a huge difference - Tony Mowbray.In a frantic, fast-paced first-half in the 2-1 win over Middlesbrough, the 62-year-old was the epitome of calm in the technical area - and his half-time team talk appeared to work wonders.Boro went from a team dominating the ball, with fast-flowing football, to a team resorting to long-distance effo
  
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• 📸 Newcastle star nets first PL goal for club in style vs. Liverpool 💨

  23-08-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Newcastle star nets first PL goal for club in style vs. Liverpool 💨After a tumultuous summer of serious upheaval, Newcastle have gotten the Matthias Jaissle off to the dream start with an opener inside five minutes against Liverpool.
  And it came via a first league goal for a player signed for £55m last summer!Anthony Elanga had a debut campaign to forget, failing to score in 32 Premier League outings for the Magpies and regularly starting games on the bench under Eddie Ho
  
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• Newcastle and Liverpool united in tribute to legend Keegan

  23-08-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle and Liverpool applauded the late Kevin Keegan before kick-off [Getty Images]Kevin Keegan's family were in attendance as Newcastle United and Liverpool supporters came together to pay tribute to the former England captain.Keegan, who played for both clubs, before going on to manage Newcastle, died at the age of 75 last month following a battle with cancer.As the teams met for the first time since his death, in their Premier League season opener at St James' Park on Sunday, members of Ke
  
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• Carlos Espi talks debut, first goal, training, Bernabeu after official presentation: ‘I’ll give everything I have for this club’

  23-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlos Espi talks debut, first goal, training, Bernabeu after official presentation: ‘I’ll give everything I have for this club’It has been a roller-coaster of a weekend for Carlos Espi at Real Madrid, for both days of the weekend have been special in their own way.Last night, the new signing scored on debut with the team and ensured that Los Blancostook home all three points against Espanyol.Under 24 hours later, the striker was officially presented as a new Real Madrid player
  
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• Analysis: Huge relief for Maresca's City

  23-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City showed improvement from the side who were bashed 3-0 by Arsenal in last Sunday's Community Shield - but for most of this game it looked as if Enzo Maresca was going to start with consecutive defeats.Replacing a legend is always difficult - as David Moyes experienced when Sir Alex Ferguson left neighbours Manchester United in 2013 - and the late comeback will come as a major relief in their first Premier League game without Pep Guardiola in a decade.City did not exac
  
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