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• Aston Villa Closing In On £25m Goalkeeper: Right Move For Emery?

  24-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Closing In On £25m Goalkeeper: Right Move For Emery?Aston Villa are pushing hard to lock down SC Freiburg shot-stopper Noah Atubolu, and negotiations have moved into advanced territory. German outlets, backed up by sources in England, suggest the 23-year-old could be packing his bags before the current transfer window shuts. Freiburg certainly seem to think so. They have already snagged Mio Backhaus to take over the gloves, a classic piece of proactive business from a club that
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | Werder Bremen

  23-08-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | Werder BremenOur Get German Football News Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews series continues with a trip to the Osterdeich. Having already covered the offseason of one Hanseatic city-state club, it’s time to check in with HSV’s Nordderby rivals. Fortunately, Werder Bremen presently find themselves in much better shape than when we assessed their fortunes last year. In point of fact, this whole organization feels different than the d
  
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• After another win, Fluminense keep Marcão until season's end

  23-08-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After another win, Fluminense keep Marcão until season's endThis Saturday (22), Fluminense came from behind to beat Remo 2-1 at the Maracanã, in the 24th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.After the match, president Matheus Montenegro gave a brief statement to announce that Marcão has been officially confirmed as coach of the Tricolor team through the end of 2026."Fluminense is not going to the market looking for another coach because we have a lot of trust not only in Mar
  
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• Mourinho talks Vinicius, Bellingham and Espi after Real Madrid win over Espanyol – “We are still in the era of bullying”

  23-08-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Vinicius, Bellingham and Espi after Real Madrid win over Espanyol – “We are still in the era of bullying”Real Madrid started their 2026-27 season with victory over Espanyol in their La Liga opener on Saturday night. They had been heading towards a disappointing draw, but thanks to debutant Carlos Espi’s late goal, they head back to the Spanish capital with three points.After the match, head coach Jose Mourinho spoke to the media to give his assessment. As p
  
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• Line-ups ready for Chivas v Tijuana in matchweek 5

  23-08-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Line-ups ready for Chivas v Tijuana in matchweek 5Saturday’s football action kicks off with a great showdown as Chivas host Xolos de Tijuana at the Akron.
  The red-and-whites come into the match with two wins, one draw, and one defeat, but playing in front of their home fans always gives them an extra edge in their bid to take all three points.Tijuana, along with América, are the teams still unbeaten. Under Abreu, Xolos are playing great football and look like genuine contenders in t
  
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• 📹 Gringo nearly scores an all-time worldie in Inter v Atlético-MG, watch

  23-08-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Gringo nearly scores an all-time worldie in Inter v Atlético-MG, watchInternacional and Atlético-MG are drawing 0-0 this Saturday (22) in the 24th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Despite the cold in Porto Alegre, the first half was heated at the Gigante do Beira-Rio.It started with an indirect free kick awarded by the referee after defender Ruan poorly passed the ball back to Everson, and the Galo goalkeeper had to use his hands to prevent a Colorado goal. But t
  
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• 📹 Gringo nearly scores a stunning worldie in Inter v Atlético-MG; watch

  23-08-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Gringo nearly scores a stunning worldie in Inter v Atlético-MG; watchInternacional and Atlético-MG are drawing 0-0 this Saturday (22) in the 24th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Despite the cold in Porto Alegre, the first half was heated at the Beira-Rio Gigante.It started with an indirect free kick awarded by the referee when defender Ruan poorly played the ball back to Everson, and the Galo goalkeeper had to use his hands to stop Inter from scoring. But the bi
  
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• Moretto: Roma-Oosterwolde done deal

  23-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Moretto: Roma-Oosterwolde done dealJayden Oosterwolde will be a new Roma player. After the acceleration of the last few hours, the Giallorossi have finalized negotiations with Fenerbahçe to bring the Dutchman to the capital. Matteo Moretto confirmed the deal: an agreement between the two clubs has been reached and the deal can now be considered finalized. D’Amico thus hands Gasperini a new reinforcement for the defense.The 2001-born player will arrive from Fenerbahce on loan with an
  
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• Done Deal: Oosterwolde to Roma from Fenerbahce with €18m purchase option

  23-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Oosterwolde to Roma from Fenerbahce with €18m purchase optionMultiple sources confirm that Roma have agreed terms with Fenerbahce and Jayden Oosterwolde for a loan with €18m option to buy, becoming an obligation if conditions are met.The negotiations had intensified over the last 48 hours, and seem to have reached a successful conclusion.The Dutchman is therefore expected to fly out and undergo his medical with the Giallorossi as early as Monday.Oosterwolde agreement for Rom
  
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• Bellingham 8.0, Mbappe 5.5 | Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid: Player ratings

  23-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bellingham 8.0, Mbappe 5.5 | Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid: Player ratingsReal Madrid were made to work very hard for the victory in their first match of the 2026-27 La Liga season, as they won 2-1 at Espanyol on Saturday night. Jude Bellingham’s early goal was cancelled out by Alex Calatrava, and while it had looked like that would be it, debutant Carlos Espi struck in the 90th minute to seal the three points for Jose Mourinho’s side.It was a typical early-season performance from Real Ma
  
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• José Mourinho: Vinicius gets bullied by opponents and fans

  22-08-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  José Mourinho: Vinicius gets bullied by opponents and fansJosé Mourinho spoke at the press conference after Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid."We deserved to win and Espanyol did not deserve to lose" — that is how he began the press conference.
  The systems"The systems? I speak more in terms of the team. They did not have players at the World Cup and you can see how they work as a team, they have been together a long time. When it comes to pressing the way I like to press, we are still
  
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• Guler And Bellingham Get 8 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Espanyol

  22-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guler And Bellingham Get 8 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs EspanyolReal Madrid faced off against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win on the road in La Liga. Los Blancos made a quick start to the game and scored the opener in the ninth-minute thanks to Jude Bellingham’s effort. However, Alex Calatrava equalised for the home team in the 30th minute as the two sides went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.Carlos Espi ended up scor
  
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• Debutant Espi gives Mourinho winning Real Madrid return

  22-08-2026 23:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish La LigaEspanyol 1 - 2 Real Madrid FTJose Mourinho won three trophies during his first spell at Real Madrid - La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup [Getty Images]Jose Mourinho's first competitive match of his second spell as Real Madrid manager ended with a thrilling 90th-minute winner from his side at Espanyol.The visitors took the lead in the ninth minute when England midfielder Jude Bellingham headed in Arda Guler's wide free-kick.But Espanyol levelled in the 30th minute
  
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• Genoa rage at referee after controversial De Bruyne goal: ‘All of Italy saw’

  22-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Genoa rage at referee after controversial De Bruyne goal: ‘All of Italy saw’Genoa director Diego Lopez claims they expected refereeing controversy in their 2-0 defeat to Napoli. ‘All of Italy saw what happened today’ in the controversial Kevin De Bruyne goal.The game was still 0-0 at Marassi when Johan Vasquez stood in front of De Bruyne to shield the loose ball, but the defender went down when nudged from behind, allowing the Belgian to fire in undisturbed from seven yar
  
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• Arthur drop goal gives Hull FC win over Catalans

  22-08-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Super LeagueCatalans Dragons (12) 26Tries: Staines, Leeming, Rogers-Smith, Darrelatour Goals: Aispuro-Bichet 5Hull FC (14) 27Tries: Moy, Martin, Hill, Sezer Goals: Sezer 5 Drop goal: ArthurJake Arthur scored a drop goal in the final five minutes to give Hull FC a dramatic comeback win over former coach John Cartwright and Catalans Dragons.Hull looked set for a comfortable night at Stade Gilbert Brutus when Logan Moy and Lewis Martin scored early tries.Back came the Dragons, who crossed t
  
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• Man City will 'try to find the new Rodri' - Maresca

  22-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri joined Barcelona from Man City for £65m this summer [Getty Images]Manchester City will "try to find the new Rodri" after the Spain captain left the club earlier this week to join La Liga champions Barcelona, says manager Enzo Maresca.Rodri became one of the best midfielders in the world during his seven seasons at the Etihad Stadium, winning the 2024 Ballon d'Or award as well as four Premier League titles and scoring the only goal in the 2023 Champions League final.The 30-year-old le
  
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• Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid: Match review

  22-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid: Match reviewReal Madrid almost started their 2026-27 La Liga season in a disappointing fashion, but a late goal saw them secure victory over Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium. Jose Mourinho would have hoped to start his second spell as manager with three points, and while it was far from straightforward, his wish would come true.Mourinho’s first starting line-up was strong, with the likes of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe included despite only recently returning to
  
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• De Bruyne: ‘I hope for injury-free season and enjoy football at Napoli’

  22-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Bruyne: ‘I hope for injury-free season and enjoy football at Napoli’Kevin De Bruyne admits ‘last year was difficult’ for Napoli after surgery, but he the goal against Genoa can be a fresh start. ‘I hope to have an injury-free season and enjoy my football.’The Belgium international arrived as a free agent last summer from Manchester City and promptly suffered a serious thigh tear that required an operation, then expressed frustration with Antonio Conte&rsquo
  
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• Celtic Eye £7m Bosman As O’Neill Eyes Creative Midfield Upgrade: His Role For The Hoops?

  22-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Eye £7m Bosman As O’Neill Eyes Creative Midfield Upgrade: His Role For The Hoops?Celtic are in talks to sign Ermin Mahmić from Czech top-flight side Slovan Liberec, according to Sky Sports. The clubs are discussing a fee in the region of £7m, with a further £1.5m available in performance-related add-ons. Mahmić is a Bosnian international midfielder who has been catching attention across Europe after a strong run of form domestically and on the internation
  
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• Allegri: ‘De Bruyne completely different to other Napoli players’

  22-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri: ‘De Bruyne completely different to other Napoli players’Max Allegri admits Kevin De Bruyne ‘is completely different to usual players, there are few like him around’ after inspiring Napoli’s 2-0 victory away to Genoa.It was a sluggish first half and some players looked in poor shape, but they kicked up a gear once De Bruyne, Antonio Vergara and Noa Lang came off the bench.De Bruyne scored the opening goal after muscling Johan Vasquez off the ball, then his r
  
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• 🎥 Bellingham scores Real's first goal of the season

  22-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Bellingham scores Real's first goal of the seasonJude still leading like a boss!Real’s first match of the season under Mourinho, with Mbappé and Bellingham, was highly anticipated.It got off to the best possible start with a goal from the English midfielder after 9 minutes, once again showing how strong he is in the air.And yet, a few minutes later, Real were caught out by Calatrava (30th minute). Saves from Dimitrovic and the post, on a strike from Valverde, kept Los Blan
  
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• West Ham United Eye £21m Scottish Premiership Star: Good Deal For The Hammers?

  22-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United Eye £21m Scottish Premiership Star: Good Deal For The Hammers?West Ham United are stepping up their pursuit of Rangers centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez, with reports suggesting the Championship club are prepared to pay around £21 million for the Nigerian international. West Ham have entered the picture late in the window, and the timing is telling.Bayer Leverkusen have been following Fernandez for months after his breakthrough season at Ibrox. The German club made conta
  
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• Manchester City want Liverpool star to lead midfielder rebuild

  22-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City want Liverpool star to lead midfielder rebuildLiverpool’s midfield is set for a further shakeup following the departure of Curtis Jones to Inter Milan. The 25-year-old joins the Italian champions for £30m - and there are indications that the midfield outgoings won’t end there.Stefan Bajcetic is expected to reach a deal to rejoin Celta Vigo while James McConnell could end up leaving on loan before the window slams shut.You would imagine that Andoni Iraola can ill
  
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• Brentford's mature season debut sends Premier League message on day of surprises

  22-08-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Week 1 of the 2026-27 Premier League season began with a predictable one-off but needed less than 24 more hours to descend into peak PL madness.Arsenal waxed Coventry City on Friday but Saturday did not follow the script. Hull City were resolute in upsetting Manchester United, Ipswich Town used new-boy vibes to beat last season's surprise package Sunderland, and Leeds — winners of just two away matches last season — found a late winner away to Nottingham Forest.Yet the biggest surpri
  
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• We let fans down, says Nuno after West Ham defeat

  22-08-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nuno Espirito Santo's West Ham have taken one point from their first two games in the Championship [Getty Images]Nuno Espirito Santo says West Ham United "let down" their supporters as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Charlton in the Championship on Saturday.The Hammers are expected to challenge for promotion back to the top flight following their relegation in May, but have taken only one point from their first two matches.Having squandered a 2-0 lead in their opening game to draw at Burnley, th
  
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• 😱 Romano stunner: Cagliari beat Parma 1-0! Dedication to Yael Trepy 🙏

  22-08-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Romano stunner: Cagliari beat Parma 1-0! Dedication to Yael Trepy 🙏Cagliari beat Parma 1-0 at the Tardini thanks to a beautiful long-range goal by Alessandro Romano (born in 2006) in the 79th minute.
  The match came in bursts but rewarded Pisacane’s side, who tested Corvi several times, even though Cuesta’s Parma looked more attacking and more enjoyable to watch — with their 4-3-3 — than last season.🍼 2008-born Simone Lontani starts... and does we
  
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• Bayern beat Dortmund to win their first trophy of the season 🏆

  22-08-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern beat Dortmund to win their first trophy of the season 🏆Ideal way to kick off the season! Bayern picked up right where they left off last season by winning the first trophy of the campaign, the German Super Cup, against rivals Dortmund.And yet, the Bavarians were far from being in steamroller mode. They did manage to produce a very convincing first half, during which they scored twice, led by an already twice-decisive Olise: first with an assist for Brown, who beat Kobel with a lef
  
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• Serie A | Parma 0-1 Cagliari: Romano scorcher to secure success

  22-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Parma 0-1 Cagliari: Romano scorcher to secure successCagliari hit the woodwork three times before Alessandro Romano’s screamer finally secured a deserved victory away to Parma.This already felt like an early relegation tussle, with two teams who had many changes during the summer. Sascha Britschgi sat out a ban for the hosts, with Hans Nicolussi Caviglia and Benjamin Cremaschi injured. The Sardinians were shaken by striker Yael Trepy’s swimming pool accident a week ago, whi
  
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• Liverpool Are Expected To Make An Improved Offer For This Brighton Winger: Good Choice For Iraola?

  22-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Expected To Make An Improved Offer For This Brighton Winger: Good Choice For Iraola?In a recent report, The Daily Mail revealed that Liverpool are expected to make an improved offer for Brighton and Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh. It has been mentioned that the Reds are preparing to launch another move for the Gambian talent after their initial £50m bid was rejected by the Seagulls.Minteh’s Impressive Rise In English FootballMinteh managed to catch the eye at times w
  
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• Serie A | Genoa 0-2 Napoli: De Bruyne can inspire victory

  22-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Genoa 0-2 Napoli: De Bruyne can inspire victoryNapoli only kicked into gear once Kevin De Bruyne came off the bench, scoring one goal amid Genoa protests and setting up the other for Antonio Vergara.The Partenopei made their competitive debut under new coach Max Allegri, but without any new signings in the line-up, as Benoit Badiashile only completed his transfer from Chelsea today. Alessandro Buongiorno and Luca Marianucci were long-term absentees, with Kevin De Bruyne, David Neres an
  
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