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• Arsenal’s Gyokeres taken aback by Community Shield question

  10-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s Gyokeres taken aback by Community Shield questionViktor Gyokeres appeared shocked by suggestions that the Community Shield is considered by some to be a friendly, insisting Arsenal will be playing to win it.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsenal are already well into their pre-season preparations, with three public friendlies and one behind-closed-doors game played and just one more match to come before the Community Shield this weekend.But after Sunday’s game agai
  
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• Former Liverpool star could be headed for MLS

  23-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool star could be headed for MLSGeorginio Wijnaldum and Real Salt Lake Talks Point to Intriguing MLS MoveGeorginio Wijnaldum is weighing up his next move after fresh talks with Real Salt Lake, according to The Athletic, and it feels like one of those situations worth watching closely over the coming days.The key detail is straightforward. “Real Salt Lake have held talks with Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, sources briefed on the situation tell The Athletic.” There
  
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• Why a new stand has become symbolic for Wrexham

  23-08-2026 09:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexhambroke ground on the full construction phase of the new Kop Stand in December 2025 [BBC Sport]Two games, two draws. Something to build on for Wrexham.The need for further transfer business loomed large over the Racecourse following the 1-1 draw with Watford that frustrated fans on the first home afternoon of the new Championship campaign.But, dominating the skyline of the ground - and the city - a towering, tangible reminder of the scale of the ambition at the north Wales club.The new &pou
  
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• Michael Carrick breaks silence on Manchester United’s move for Carlos Baleba

  23-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick breaks silence on Manchester United’s move for Carlos BalebaManchester United Defeat at Hull Puts Focus on Carlos Baleba Transfer and Michael Carrick ResponseManchester United have started the new Premier League season the hard way. A 2-0 defeat at Hull City exposed familiar problems, flat possession, a lack of incision and too little control in midfield when the game turned against them.The immediate noise around Old Trafford centres on Carlos Baleba. Reports suggest Unite
  
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• From Germany: Roma set sights on Brighton talent Yasin Ayari

  23-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Germany: Roma set sights on Brighton talent Yasin AyariRoma are also looking to the Premier League to strengthen their midfield. The latest name on Tony D’Amico’s radar is Yasin Ayari, a 2003-born player from Brighton, who Borussia Dortmund have also been interested in. The news comes from Germany, specifically from the portal fussballdaten.de. The Swedish midfielder has a contract with the English club until June 30, 2027, and with his expiration date rapidly approaching, his f
  
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• What does Savinho's £75m move reveal about Man City's multi-club model?

  23-08-2026 09:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Savinho spent four years under the City Football Group model [Getty Images]For the City Football Group (CFG), the soon-to-be-completed sale of Savinho to Tottenham will mark a milestone moment.The fee of £75m plus £10m in add-ons agreed represents a record sale for Manchester City, the most prominent club in CFG's stable.Savinho's time with City's ownership group has not been without scrutiny.He was a record signing for CFG-owned French club Troyes from Atletico Mineiro in 2022. But
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Zlatan-style stunner 🤯, new CR7 record 💪

  23-08-2026 09:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Zlatan-style stunner 🤯, new CR7 record 💪A goal worthy of Zlatan 🤯Birmingham and Bristol City kicked off the second matchday of the Championship on Saturday. And Bristol striker Dom Ballard may already have scored the goal of the year with a completely outrageous piece of skill!Another record for CR7 💪After scoring the 977th goal of his 25-year career and moving a little closer to the famous 1,000 mark, the Portuguese forward
  
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• Espanyol take brutal dig at Real Madrid superstar after controversial incident in the penalty box

  23-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Espanyol take brutal dig at Real Madrid superstar after controversial incident in the penalty boxReal Madrid left the RCDE Stadium with three points after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Espanyol, with Jude Bellingham and Carlos Espi getting the goals.It was a win that marked Jose Mourinho’s first official victory as manager since his return to the club, and there were signs of promise.One incident in particular that caused controversy involved Vinicius Junior and has continued long after the
  
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• Barcelona Set €20m Hurdle as Balde Transfer Interest Grows

  23-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona Set €20m Hurdle as Balde Transfer Interest GrowsBenfica and Aston Villa have both made initial enquiries to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, according to Diario SPORT. The 22-year-old has reportedly instructed his agent, Jorge Mendes, to find him a new club before the transfer window closes.Barcelona’s positionHansi Flick and Deco do not consider Balde a priority, according to reporting relayed by Tribuna. Barcelona are prioritising João Cancelo’s retur
  
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• Barcelona prepare a potential move for €50 million-rated German forward next week

  23-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona prepare a potential move for €50 million-rated German forward next weekBarcelona are gearing up for an important week ahead, as the club race against time to sign a new striker.Their pursuit of top target Julian Alvarez hasn’t amounted to anything, which has led the club to consider potential alternatives, in their quest to sign a new number nine this summer.While the likes of Lautaro Martinez, Viktor Gyokeres and Luis Suarez have been linked with a move to Barcelona lately,
  
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• Three takeaways from Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid

  23-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three takeaways from Espanyol 1-2 Real MadridReal Madrid kicked off their new campaign with a win last night against Espanyol, but it was anything but comfortable.Jose Mourinho’s side were made to suffer in Barcelona against a spirited Espanyol side who came out all guns blazing to punish Los Blancos’ shaky defence.It was a special night in some senses as the likes of Marc Cucurella, Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva, Carlos Espi and Ibrahima Konate all made their official debuts.Yet, it
  
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• Portuguese club rule out move for Barcelona star due to high valuation

  23-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portuguese club rule out move for Barcelona star due to high valuationThe future of Alejandro Balde at Barcelona looks bleak, with the defender being linked with a move away from Camp Nou in recent weeks.Those rumours have intensified in the last few days, with Aston Villa and Benfica among the clubs emerging as potential suitors for the left-back.Barcelona, for their part, are ready to part ways with the Spaniard provided they receive the right offer. The club value the player at around €4
  
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• Paddy Power betting offer: 50/1 on over 0.5 cards in Newcastle v Liverpool

  23-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paddy Power, one of the most recognisable UK betting brands, are running an enhanced odds betting sign up offer with odds of 50/1 on just one card in Sunday’s Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Liverpool.Customers must sign up using the Paddy Power promo code YFBDIA before depositing and betting £1 on over 0.5 cards before Sunday’s kick-off.Once the qualifying wager settles, bettors receive a cash payout at the normal odds and the rest of the 50/1 odds are credit
  
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• Barcelona begin negotiations with forward’s agent amid plans to convert him into a number nine

  23-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona begin negotiations with forward’s agent amid plans to convert him into a number nineBarcelona’s ongoing struggles in signing a new forward, including top target Julian Alvarez, has put young Hamza Abdelkarim in an interesting position.The Egyptian is entering the new season with the possibility of becoming a potential option for Barcelona in the number nine position despite having yet to make his breakthrough in the first-team.It has been reported recently how Barcelona coa
  
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• A versatile Manchester City star is prepared to do whatever is needed for his team

  23-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A versatile Manchester City star is prepared to do whatever is needed for his teamIt speaks to the rise of Nico O’Reilly, who is now a vital cog of the Manchester City machine. He began last season as a promising young player who could make a giant leap as a player. O’Reilly ended last season as an important player for Pep Guardiola’s side. His brace helped City beat Arsenal in last season’s Carabao Cup final and he earned a call-up to England’s squad for the 2026 F
  
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• ☕️ A rabona going round the world and the day's 5️⃣ stories

  23-08-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️ A rabona going round the world and the day's 5️⃣ storiesSunday of great football all around the world. With Mourinho suffering and winning on his return, Barça defending their title, and an MLS goal to make you lose your mind.Let’s go with the five stories of the day.
  ⚽ Espí to the rescue in the 90th minuteEspanyol put Mou under pressure on his return. Bellingham had put Los Blancos ahead, but Calatrava equalized for Manolo González&r
  
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• Former Liverpool star talks about hurt over move

  23-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool star talks about hurt over moveTrent Alexander-Arnold opens up on Real Madrid move as Liverpool reaction still hurtsTrent Alexander-Arnold has spoken candidly about the fallout from his Liverpool exit, admitting the reaction to his move to Real Madrid has been painful, while also expressing hope that supporters may eventually see his decision in a broader context.According to Mail, the former Liverpool right-back has addressed the abuse that followed his departure in the summer
  
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• Real Madrid custodian reacts to top midfield target joining Barcelona – “It’s his loss”

  23-08-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid custodian reacts to top midfield target joining Barcelona – “It’s his loss”In the matter of weeks, Rodri once again became a villain at Real Madrid by opting to reject a move to Bernabeu to join rival Barcelona.Rodri was already a controversial figure in Madrid after the 2024 Ballon d’Or saga. And now, his decision to join Barcelona despite close to a move to Real Madrid, has further irked the club and its supporters.As far as the Real Madrid stars are c
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool are days away from massive transfer

  23-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool are days away from massive transferFabrizio Romano has confirmed Liverpool are just days away from agreeing a massive transfer. Richard Hughes doesn't have much time left at Liverpool.With his expected move to Al Hilal getting closer, the sporting director is now nearing the end of what has been a pretty eventful spell at Anfield.It has been quite the ride. One minute, Liverpool were celebrating another Premier League title. The next, they were dealing with cha
  
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• Enzo Maresca has promoted three promising young players to the Manchester City first team

  23-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has promoted three promising young players to the Manchester City first teamThe makeup of the Manchester City squad for the 2026-27 season remains a mystery. City have plenty of work to do in the final stages of the transfer market to finish building Enzo Maresca’s squad. Outside of signing players, City do have an elite academy system to rely upon. Enzo Maresca has revealed that three talented young players have earned a call-up to Manchester City’s first team. That is
  
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• Barcelona top target only wants to move to Camp Nou amid Arsenal interest – Romano

  23-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona top target only wants to move to Camp Nou amid Arsenal interest – RomanoTime is running out for Barcelona in their quest to sign Atletico Madrid superstar Julian Alvarez.Although Atleti are getting pressurised with each passing minute, the club still remain keen on holding on to their star player and prevent him from joining a direct rival.In the background, a Premier League club are now waiting on the wings, hoping to maximise in case Alvarez ends up leaving Atleti in the final
  
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• A Brazilian winger looks to be edging closer to a move to Manchester City

  23-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Brazilian winger looks to be edging closer to a move to Manchester CityIt would seem that Manchester City have settled on signing Allan from Palmeiras to fill void on the right wing in Enzo Maresca’s squad. The Brazilian winger looks to have the attributes both in and out of possession that Enzo Maresca desires in a winger. Allan is exceptional in one-on-one situations with the ball at his feet due to his dribbling ability and speed. Out of possession, Allan is hard working and is alway
  
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• Life after Salah - why Isak and Wirtz must step up for Liverpool

  23-08-2026 08:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz both joined Liverpool in 2025 [Getty Images]No player has scored more goals on the first matchday of a Premier League season than Mohamed Salah for Liverpool.But when the Reds begin their 2026-27 campaign under Andoni Iraola at Newcastle on Sunday (kick-off 16:30 BST) , Salah will be playing for Trabzonspor against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Turkish Super Lig, some 2,100 miles away.It will be the first time since 2015 that Liverpool will start a season without an
  
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• Is Man City vs Bournemouth on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League fixture

  23-08-2026 08:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City begin a new era this weekend as Enzo Maresca takes charge of his first Premier League game of the 2026/27 season at home to Bournemouth. City begin their first season since 2016/17 without Pep Guardiola at the helm, though there is plenty of faith in Maresca, who himself previously served under the Spaniard as an assistant manager.The Italian returns in the top job after an underwhelming spell at Chelsea, and he is tasked with returning City to the summit of the Premier League. H
  
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• Is Newcastle vs Liverpool on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League fixture

  23-08-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola takes charge of the Reds in a competitive fixture for the first time as they face Newcastle United in their opening game of the 2026/27 season. The Reds begin the new Premier League season with plenty of questions surrounding the squad, which Iraola has himself admitted was “thin” in some areas. But hopes are high as Liverpool once again hope to challenge for the title, with the likes of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and new signing Jeremy Jacquet
  
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• 🗞️ Front pages: Espí saves Mou, Barça debut, United crash

  23-08-2026 08:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Front pages: Espí saves Mou, Barça debut, United crashThe first front pages of the Mourinho era debut with a scare and a new hero. A guy with a guardian angel, according to As.Espanyol had Real Madrid on the ropes, and Espí had to arrive in the 90th minute to save the day. 1-2. The first joy for Marca.Mourinho, true to his combative style, denounced the bullying Vinicius continues to suffer from rivals and fans.Barça, the reigning champions, begin th
  
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• Real Madrid are extremely happy with new signing after match-winning goal vs Espanyol

  23-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid are extremely happy with new signing after match-winning goal vs EspanyolAmong all the new signings at Real Madrid, Carlos Espi was perhaps the least glamarous as he came in to replace Gonzalo Garcia and serve as the club’s secondary forward.But in his first month at the club, he has already made quite the impact, notably securing a late winner in Real Madrid’s season opener against Espanyol.The striker has already built a strong bond with coach Jose Mourinho, which was e
  
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• Picking up three points today will lift the mood surrounding Manchester City

  23-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Picking up three points today will lift the mood surrounding Manchester CityAll throughout this week, the focus at the happenings at Manchester City has been on the transfer market. Specifically, players who have left City or who could leave the club before the transfer window closes. For many of Manchester City’s fans, what has transpired has been a major cause for concern. Manchester City’s opening Premier League fixture of the 2026-27 season against Bournemouth, which takes place
  
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• Barcelona have not tabled an official bid for Argentina forward – Romero

  23-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have not tabled an official bid for Argentina forward – RomeroBarcelona remain on the hunt for a new striker as we approach the final week of the summer transfer window.The club are still in the race to sign Julian Alvarez, but have also set their sights on other alternatives, including his compatriot Lautaro Martinez.The Inter Milan forward has been linked with a move to Catalonia, even though Inter’s president has recently poured water over that possibility.No offer from
  
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• Inter make their move for another Liverpool player after sealing £30m Curtis Jones deal

  23-08-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter make their move for another Liverpool player after sealing £30m Curtis Jones dealInter want Chiesa as a squad playerFederico Chiesa, 28, signed for the Reds back in 2024 from Juventus for an overall fee of around £12.5m. It’s been a frustrating stint on Merseyside for the Italy international - who commands a sizeable reported wage of £150k per week.Although the winger can count himself as a Premier League title winner he has had to settle for a bit-part role at Anfi
  
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