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• Arsenal’s summer business so far

  15-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s summer business so farFrom Thomas Tuchel’s summer selection calls to Bruno Guimaraes, Myles Lewis-Skelly and a farewell to Leandro Trossard, there is plenty for Arsenal fans to digest before the new season.Photo by Luke Hales/Getty ImagesAre you over the World Cup yet?If you’re not English, have you stopped laughing now?In my last article for this website, thinking about our champions’ parade, I wondered what the country might look like if England could, you kno
  
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• ☕️ A brain for Madrid?, Mariano reborn and today’s 5️⃣ stories

  16-08-2026 08:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️ A brain for Madrid?, Mariano reborn and today’s 5️⃣ storiesThe league began in stealth mode, with the strongest teams still lying fallow, but football has already given us quite a few interesting stories.These are the five we’re suggesting to get Sunday off to the best possible start.    
  🧠 A brain for Madrid?José Félix Díaz, editor of As, leads the website today with the interest of Real Madrid, Barcelona and A
  
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• 🥐☕️FC breakfast: strict dad Messi, Sporting's huge buzz on X!

  16-08-2026 08:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️FC breakfast: strict dad Messi, Sporting's huge buzz on X!🎥 Messi the strict fatherLionel Messi knows how to be firm when his son Mateo gets a little too greedy. Proof…Sporting’s huge buzz move 🎬Sporting pulled out all the stops to make Nestory Irankunda’s arrival official, one of the breakout stars of the World Cup group stage. The Portuguese club went for a Michael Jackson-style staging.But who is Mika Godts? 🔍The man worth 55
  
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• Barcelona coaching staff impressed by summer signing after initial days of training

  16-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona coaching staff impressed by summer signing after initial days of trainingBarcelona have so far completed two major transfers this summer window, bringing in Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.Both attackers belong to a perfect mould: pacy, excellent at making runs and able to offer a lot of intensity off the ball in the press.Now, according to Alex Pintanel, Gordon has made an excellent early impression at Barcelona, with Hansi Flick and his c
  
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• Real Madrid’s first La Liga match of 2026/27: Date, time and opponent

  16-08-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s first La Liga match of 2026/27: Date, time and opponentReal Madrid are edging closer to their first competitive match of the 2026-27 season, with Jose Mourinho preparing his side for a delayed start to their La Liga campaign.While the new Spanish league season is already underway, Real Madrid will not begin their title challenge on the opening matchday. Instead, Los Blancos are scheduled to make their La Liga debut away to Espanyol on Saturday, August 22 at 9:30 pm local
  
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• Manchester City look to be trickling towards another midfield signing

  16-08-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City look to be trickling towards another midfield signingStrengthening the midfield was arguably the top priority for Manchester City during this summer’s transfer window. So far, City have signed Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest to bolster their engine room. However, another signing or two is needed to give Enzo Maresca the options he needs in midfield. Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has long been a player that Manchester City have been desperate to sign. It has now bee
  
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• Liverpool's Premier League rivals ready to meet valuation for 50-goal star, terms have been agreed

  16-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's Premier League rivals ready to meet valuation for 50-goal star, terms have been agreedThroughout most of the summer transfer window, Liverpool have been linked with moves for several players. So far, three have been brought in which is obviously a step in the right direction but, it's still not enough for the Anfield outfit to come away with the title, or, it doesn't feel like it is anyway.Some other players are still expected to join Liverpool but at the moment, nothing is set in st
  
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• Ferran Torres bids emotional farewell to FC Barcelona after PSG move: ‘It’s been an honour to wear these colours’

  16-08-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferran Torres bids emotional farewell to FC Barcelona after PSG move: ‘It’s been an honour to wear these colours’Ferran Torres has officially said goodbye to Barcelona and the fans after bringing his four-and-a-half-year spell at the club to an end.The Spanish forward shared an emotional farewell video on Instagram, looking back at some of his best moments in a Barcelona shirt. The video was accompanied by a voiceover in which Torres reflected on his journey at the club an
  
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• Real Madrid revive interest in Jorge Mendes-backed €60m midfield talent

  16-08-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid revive interest in Jorge Mendes-backed €60m midfield talentReal Madrid have once again been linked with AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, with the highly rated Dutchman reportedly exploring his options ahead of a possible move away from the Eredivisie.According to AS, Smit’s name has resurfaced within the Real Madrid circle as the 20-year-old considers the next step in his career. The midfielder is being assisted by Jorge Mendes in assessing potential opportunities, wi
  
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• 🗞️ Today’s back pages: €70m for Rodri, boos for Enzo

  16-08-2026 08:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Today’s back pages: €70m for Rodri, boos for EnzoOn a perfect Saturday for Spanish athletics and rhythmic gymnastics, the front pages of the sports newspapers are still focused on the transfer market.Ferran Torres is now a PSG player for five years and 50 million, while Barça keep pushing for Rodri with a 70 million offer they consider "final." City, meanwhile, are already looking elsewhere.Simeone seals his fourth signing: Cuti Romero signs for Atlétic
  
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• Who would win combined men's and women's trophy in other sports?

  16-08-2026 08:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Hundred Helix trophy was named by fans online [Getty Images]The Hundred will award a trophy to the top combined team across the men's and women's formats for the first time this weekend.The fan-named Hundred Helix trophy will go to the team who have earned the most points across the two competitions, which have been played alongside each other since 2021.Trent Rockets are guaranteed to pick up the 2026 Helix trophy after qualifying automatically for both the men's and women's final. They hav
  
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• Manchester City vs Arsenal: Predicted City starting lineup and team news

  16-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City vs Arsenal: Predicted City starting lineup and team newsManchester City will play their first competitive match of the 2026-27 season today when they take on Arsenal in the FA Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Today’s match sees the FA Cup holders take on last season’s Premier League champions. Today’s match can be viewed as a friendly, however, Enzo Maresca is viewing the match against Mikel Arteta’s side as the first opportunity fo
  
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• This signing fits perfectly! Can he lead his club to glory after 7 years?

  16-08-2026 08:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This signing fits perfectly! Can he lead his club to glory after 7 years?Since Tuesday evening, it’s official: for the “mission to return to the top flight,” Hannover 96 have brought Marcel Hartel on board. The former Union player, who most recently played for St. Louis City in MLS, is supposed to finally bring an end to the club’s second-tier status that has lasted since 2019.As painful as it may be for Lower Saxony fans to admit, it has to be said clearly that Hannover
  
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• Just in: Real Madrid youth team forward leaves Spain to sign three-year contract in Libya

  16-08-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Real Madrid youth team forward leaves Spain to sign three-year contract in LibyaReal Madrid Castilla forward Loren Zuniga has brought his time at the club to an end, with the young striker set to continue his career in Libya, reports Mundo Deportivo.Zuniga has joined Al Madina, signing a three-year contract with the Tripoli-based club after completing a three-year spell in Real Madrid’s youth setup.The move marks a major change for the forward, who arrived at La Fabrica in 2023 fr
  
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• Barcelona ready to fly top defensive target early next week as summer transfer nears – Romano

  16-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona ready to fly top defensive target early next week as summer transfer nears – RomanoBarcelona could be only days away from bringing Joao Cancelo back to the club for a third spell, with the Portuguese defender working towards an exit from Al Hilal.According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are prepared to fly Cancelo to the city early next week once Al Hilal give the final approval for his departure. The Blaugrana are increasingly confident that the situation wil
  
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• Kylian Mbappe talks Mourinho, 2026-27 goals upon Real Madrid return – “We talked a lot during the World Cup”

  16-08-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe talks Mourinho, 2026-27 goals upon Real Madrid return – “We talked a lot during the World Cup”Real Madrid start their 2026-27 season next week, and all of their first team players are now back at Valdebebas in preparation of the new campaign getting underway. Kylian Mbappe was one of the last to return due to his 2026 World Cup involvement, but he is ready and waiting for his third year at the club to get underway.Mbappe, who will make his one and only pre-season
  
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• Juventus offered chance to sign Real Madrid star with uncertain future

  16-08-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus offered chance to sign Real Madrid star with uncertain futureReal Madrid are unlikely to make any more signings this summer, but there will be further departures before the transfer window closes. Jacobo Ortega is primed to join Strasbourg after impressing in La Fabrica over the last 12 months, but in terms of the first team, there are several candidates that could be moved on before the end of the month.Raul Asencio and Eduardo Camavinga have been told that they do not count for new he
  
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• Strong favourites or tougher task - will Arsenal defend their title?

  16-08-2026 07:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal finished seven points ahead of Manchester City to win the Premier League title in May [AFP via Getty Images]Arsenal ended their long wait to win the Premier League again by securing the title last season.It means they begin this campaign as defending champions - something they have not done since the 2004-05 season.The Gunners are favourites to lift the trophy once more - but what does history tell us about how defending champions perform, and just how likely is it that Mikel Arteta's me
  
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• How important is Community Shield to a team's season?

  16-08-2026 07:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dean Henderson's penalty shootout heroics helped Crystal Palace win the 2025 Community Shield [Getty Images]The Community Shield takes place between two teams who will be hoping to battle it out for the Premier League this season.English champions Arsenal take on runners-up and FA Cup winners Manchester City at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Sunday. But do the stats suggest winning the curtain-raiser in the Welsh capital would indicate a successful season ahead? And what of the goalscorers?Wh
  
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• Barcelona submit third bid to sign Rodri from Manchester City

  16-08-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona submit third bid to sign Rodri from Manchester CityBarcelona have submitted their third offer to sign Rodri from Manchester City. According to Marca, the Blaugrana’s third proposal could reach €70 million plus add-ons.  The Spanish club’s opening €45m bid was laughed off by City chiefs before they returned with an improved proposal of €60m, which was also turned down. Now Barcelona have made a third offer, and they are confident this time
  
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• Is Liverpool v Como on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch pre-season friendly

  16-08-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool get their final tune-up before the Premier League season gets underway as they host Champions League-bound Como at Anfield.The Reds will face the Italian team twice in the same day, with the first clash kicking off in the morning behind closed doors before the fan element is introduced for the evening meeting.Andoni Iraola will be hoping for better fortunes after his losing Anfield bow, which saw Liverpool throw away another 2-0 lead to suffer a late 3-2 defeat to AS Monaco last weeken
  
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• Is Arsenal v Man City on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Community Shield

  16-08-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday.The curtain-raiser to the Premier League season takes place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, relocated from its usual home at Wembley due to a series of concerts by The Weeknd at the London venue.Arsenal won their first league title for 22 years when they finished top of the pile in May, seven points clear of Pep Guardiola’s City, and Mikel Arteta will hope to pick up where they
  
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• 🚨 Jenni Hermoso bids farewell to Mexico

  16-08-2026 06:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Jenni Hermoso bids farewell to MexicoThis Saturday, Tigres confirmed Jenni Hermoso’s departure from the squad and, through the club’s social media, the Spanish champion sent a farewell message."I’m going to miss many things: the people and the tacos. Mexico protected me from many things. Mexico is the best decision I’ve ever made; Mexico is the best thing that has happened to me," she said.In addition, the Spaniard highlighted the greatness of Tigres Femenil, th
  
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• 🎥 Sam Surridge scores ridiculous back-heel to stun Messi & Miami 😱

  16-08-2026 04:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Sam Surridge scores ridiculous back-heel to stun Messi & Miami 😱Saturday's top-of-the-table clash in Nashville has been riveting so far. Nashville and Inter Miami came into the night separated by just two points at the top of the Supporters Shield standings.
  And as it stands in the second-half, they are on pace to extend that lead to five after putting Leo Messi and his mates to the sword in front of a sold-out crowd. But the best moment of the night so far certainly c
  
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• 📊 Updated Brasileirão table after the start of matchday 23

  16-08-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Updated Brasileirão table after the start of matchday 23Matchday 23 of the 2026 Brasileirão kicked off this Saturday (15).In the first match of the day, Fluminense came from behind to beat Palmeiras 3-2 at the Maracanã.The match featured refereeing controversy, Hulk entering the "grandpas' ranking", and coach Abel Ferreira arguing with journalists.Next, Athletico-PR and RB Bragantino drew 1-1 at Arena da Baixada.The standout performer was goalkeeper Tiago Volpi, wh
  
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• 📹 São Paulo draw with Coritiba, bizarre Brasileirão wait goes on

  16-08-2026 03:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 São Paulo draw with Coritiba, bizarre Brasileirão wait goes onSão Paulo and Coritiba drew 1-1 this Saturday (15) in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.The match marked Tricolor Paulista’s return to MorumBIS after 81 days!The “return home” was the fuel São Paulo’s fans needed to set aside, at least momentarily, the club’s institutional crisis and the team’s technical struggles.And the fans’ excitement showe
  
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• 📹 São Paulo draw at home to Coritiba, bizarre winless run goes on

  16-08-2026 03:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 São Paulo draw at home to Coritiba, bizarre winless run goes onSão Paulo and Coritiba drew 1-1 this Saturday (15), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.The match marked Tricolor Paulista’s return to MorumBIS after 81 days!The “return home” was the fuel São Paulo’s fans needed to put aside, at least momentarily, the club’s institutional crisis and the team’s struggles on the pitch.And the fans’ excitement showed
  
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• 📹 Abel clashes with journalist after defeat: could Palmeiras do more?

  16-08-2026 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Abel clashes with journalist after defeat: could Palmeiras do more?Palmeiras lost 3-2 to Fluminense in a comeback win this Saturday (15), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.After the match, coach Abel Ferreira had a few “run-ins” with journalists during the press conference, still at the Maracanã.The 47-year-old Portuguese manager, who is under contract with Verdão until December 2027, even got into an argument with a reporter when asked whether,
  
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• 🧓 Hulk breaks into the top-5 oldest scorers in the Brasileirão

  16-08-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧓 Hulk breaks into the top-5 oldest scorers in the BrasileirãoFluminense came from behind to beat Palmeiras 3-2 this Saturday (15), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Fluminense’s first goal was scored by Hulk in the first half, putting the No. 7 in a select group of top scorers.That’s because, at 40 years and 21 days old, Hulk entered the Top 5️⃣ oldest players to score in the Brasileirão in the 21st century.📈 Check out the li
  
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• 🚨 Platense v Boca line-ups confirmed

  16-08-2026 02:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Platense v Boca line-ups confirmedEverything is set for the fifth round of the 2026 Clausura, as Boca and Platense face off at the Ciudad de Vicente López stadium, a highly important match as it will feature both sets of fans.Boca XIPlatense XIDon’t miss the match details with OneFootball.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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