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• At last they won! Santos Laguna end winless run

  14-08-2026 03:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At last they won! Santos Laguna end winless runSince March, the Warriors hadn’t known what it was like to win.
  Against all odds, and after suffering two defeats in this edition of the tournament, Santos Laguna beat the Philadelphia Union 2-0.This Sunday (16), they host Chivas de Guadalajara at La Comarca. The fans hope the Leagues Cup win will put them on the right track in the domestic tournament, where they sit at the bottom of the overall standings after three matchdays.This article was
  
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• RAAL La Louviere set to make 15th signing with young Hungarian striker from Ferencvaros

  14-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RAAL La Louviere set to make 15th signing with young Hungarian striker from FerencvarosHLN are reporting that RAAL La Louviere are set to make their 15th signing of the transfer window. Hungarian striker Zsombor Gruber is set to join the Belgian side from Ferencvaros. RAAL have been incredibly active in the transfer market, but many will question how a side bringing in 15 new players is going to be able to create cohesion quickly, given that the season has now begun. Gruber began his career with
  
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• Juventus book Lucumi medical after reaching €20m agreement with Bologna

  14-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus book Lucumi medical after reaching €20m agreement with BolognaJhon Lucumi is expected to land in Turin and complete his Juventus medical by the end of the weekend after the Bianconeri and Bologna reached an agreement for the transfer of the Colombian centre-back on Thursday.Lucumi to complete Juventus medical on SundayAccording to reports from various outlets on Thursday, Juventus have agreed to pay a total of €20m including bonuses and add-ons for Lucumi, who is into the fina
  
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• Johansson on transfers, Said's goals and 'not underestimating' Stenhousemuir

  14-08-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson has been speaking to the media ahead of Sunday's Premier Sports Cup clash with Stenhousemuir. Here are the key lines from his media conference.Following the Europa Conference League qualifying win over HJK Helsinki, Johansson praised the "superb" atmosphere at Fir Park and says the connection between the team and the fans has been "better than what I thought" coming into the job.The attitude of the fans towards their team is different to what he has experience
  
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• VAR, timewasting and subs - new rules for the new season

  14-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Oliver is the Premier League's number one referee after Anthony Taylor announced his retirement [Getty Images]The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.These rules were all initially rolled out at the World Cup, but still caused confusion in the first round of the Carabao Cup last weekend.These changes will be deployed across English football, from Sunday's Community Shield between Arsenal and
  
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• Sheff Wed appoint ex-Millers boss Hamshaw to staff

  14-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Hamshaw won three promotions from League One during his time on Paul Warne's Rotherham United's coaching staff [Shutterstock]Sheffield Wednesday have appointed former Rotherham United boss Matt Hamshaw as their first team coach.Hamshaw, 44, was sacked as Millers manager in March after a year in charge.He started his playing career with the Owls and scored twice in 76 league appearances."Matt arrives with the type of experience we were looking to add - he has been a serial winner in League O
  
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• St Mirren boss McLeish plays down Rangers' poor start

  14-08-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier Sports Cup holders St Mirren go to Ibrox with confidence, but not because they are anticipating vulnerability from Rangers, insists head coach Craig McLeish.The Paisley side have started the season with two Premiership victories after topping their cup group, while the hosts are yet to pick up a win in four games under Derek McInnes.However, McLeish is not reading too much into early form as he prepares for the last 16 tie. "Taking away Rangers' situation, we have to go into any game con
  
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• Preston sign French midfielder Leroy from Basel

  14-08-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leo Leroy has joined Preston from Basel on a three-year deal [Getty Images]Preston have signed French midfielder Leo Leroy from Basel on a three-year-deal.The 26-year-old previously played in Ligue 1 for Montpellier before spending the last two years in the Swiss Super League with Basel.During his time there Leroy played in both the Champions League and Europa League as well as winning the league and Swiss Cup, scoring five goals in 93 appearances.Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom said Leroy will
  
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• Liverpool move one step closer to Bradley Barcola breakthrough after Fabrizio Romano update

  14-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool move one step closer to Bradley Barcola breakthrough after Fabrizio Romano updateBradley Barcola to Liverpool Latest as Ferran Torres PSG Move Could Shift Transfer TalksParis Saint-Germain’s move for Ferran Torres looks increasingly significant for Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola, with developments in France pointing towards a market shift that could matter at Anfield.According to Fabrizio Romano on X, PSG have authorised Torres to travel for a medical after agreeing
  
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• Report: Manchester United ready to keep midfielder despite transfer rumours

  14-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United ready to keep midfielder despite transfer rumoursBruno Fernandes Staying at Manchester United is the Right Call for Michael CarrickManchester United have made their position clear on Bruno Fernandes, and it is the sensible one. According to TeamTalk, there is no appetite at Old Trafford to cash in on their captain this summer, despite fresh noise around interest from Serie A, Turkey and the Saudi Pro League.The key point is simple. Fernandes remains one of the few elite
  
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• Leao and seven other unwanted Milan players left out of squad for Man United

  14-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leao and seven other unwanted Milan players left out of squad for Man UnitedMilan will take on Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in Poland on Saturday afternoon, but a group of seven unwanted Rossoneri players including Rafael Leao have not been called up to Ruben Amorim’s travelling squad.Leao tops list of Milan players left out of Man United friendlyMilan and United will meet in Wroclaw on Saturday in their final pre-season test of the summer. The Rossoneri will be in Serie A ac
  
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• Manchester City boss leaves door open for Rodri’s Barcelona move: ‘Anything can happen’

  14-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City boss leaves door open for Rodri’s Barcelona move: ‘Anything can happen’Rodri’s future remains one of the biggest stories of the transfer window, and Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has refused to rule out the midfielder’s potential move to Barcelona.The Spanish international returned to England and reported for Manchester City training despite the uncertainty surrounding his future. However, with Barcelona still working on a possible deal,
  
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• Liverpool midfielder Lundgaard joins Eintracht Frankfurt

  14-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool midfielder Lundgaard joins Eintracht FrankfurtLiverpool midfielder Sofie Lundgaard has joined German Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Reds this morning.The 24-year-old midfielder joined Liverpool from Danish club Fortuna Hjørring in January 2023. Lundgaard has gone on to make 42 appearances for the Merseysiders in all competitions. The midfielder would h
  
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• Bourussia Mönchengladbach fullback Joe Scally draws interest from Fulham and Bournemouth

  14-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bourussia Mönchengladbach fullback Joe Scally draws interest from Fulham and BournemouthBorussia Mönchengladbach defender Joe Scally is attracting interest from several clubs as the Bundesliga side continue working to reduce and reshape Eugen Polanski’s squad. According to Sky Germany’s Marlon Irlbacher, Premier League clubs Fulham and Bournemouth are monitoring the 23-year-old United States international. Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille have also expressed interest.Initia
  
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• Blow for Willem II as former Monaco and Cercle Brugge goalkeeper set to miss several months

  14-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blow for Willem II as former Monaco and Cercle Brugge goalkeeper set to miss several monthsWillem II have announced that goalkeeper Thomas Didilon-Hödl is set to miss several months due to a hamstring injury. The former Monaco and Cercle Brugge goalkeeper suffered the injury during the sides opening game in the Eredivisie last weekend. Willem II lost 4-1 to Go Ahead Eagles and tests revealed a further blow after the game, with Didilon-Hödl now out for a few months. The former Mona
  
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• Enzo Maresca provides update on Manchester City’s pursuit of Enzo Fernandez ahead of Chelsea deadline

  14-08-2026 12:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has indicated that Manchester City will not buy Enzo Fernandez before the deadline Chelsea set – but said he wants to carry on spending this summer.The Italian’s former club said they wanted the Argentina midfielder’s future to be settled by 5pm on Friday as they told potential buyers to pay their £120m asking price this week. Chelsea have set a 5pm deadline on Friday for Man City to submit a bid for Enzo Fernandez (PA)But while Maresca wants to add players t
  
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• Romano confirms medical for €50m PSG signing in the coming days

  14-08-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano confirms medical for €50m PSG signing in the coming daysPSG are closing in on another big attacking signing as they rebuild a squad which lost a few bodies earlier in the summer.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.With a few transfer deals already in place and the Super Cup won, it’s been a successful couple of weeks for PSG since they returned for preseason.Things a
  
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• Real Madrid estimate star defender’s return to take place in October

  14-08-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid estimate star defender’s return to take place in OctoberHaving endured two cruciate ligament injuries in two seasons, Eder Militao was hit with yet another massive blow towards the end of last season.Facing a hamstring injury, the player was yet again forced to go under the blade in late April. During the time of his procedure, he was expected to be out for around five months.That timeline implied that the player would return to team training only in late September or early Oct
  
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• Arsenal express interest in signing Quansah

  14-08-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jarell Quansah was part of the England squad at this summer's World Cup[Getty Images]Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah.BBC Sport understands that talks are at an exploratory stage at the moment but sources suggest a deal for the 23-year-old is possible.The potential move comes after Arsenal held further talks over a transfer for Aston Villa defender and England team-mate Ezri Konsa.Villa want a fee of around £60m for Konsa but Arsenal va
  
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• Gateshead sign former Newport winger Spellman

  14-08-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIchael Spellman was supporters' player of the year at Newport last season [Shutterstock]Gateshead have signed winger Michael Spellman on a one-year deal with an option for a further 12 months.The former Sunderland academy player and north-east native has spent the last two seasons with Newport County, making 72 appearances and scoring seven goals, but left the Welsh club when his contract expired in the summer.However, he said he was delighted to be returning north and cannot wait to make an im
  
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• Robinson on rebuilding, improving performance & Lyons injury

  14-08-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson has been speaking to the media ahead of Saturday's League Cup last 16 visit of Dundee.Here are the main points:After losing 2-0 away to Dundee in the league, he says they have to do "most things" better this time round and stresses "we all know we can raise our levels and that is what we will have to do".He adds "we will improve on every aspect of the performance".With Aberdeen facing criticism following that defeat at Dens Park last week, Robinson believes "
  
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• Report: Arsenal reject Milan approach for England U21 star Nwaneri

  14-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal reject Milan approach for England U21 star NwaneriReports in Italy claim that Milan have recently sent an offer to Arsenal to sign England U21 international Ethan Nwaneri on loan with an option to buy, but the Premier League side has not sanctioned the departure of the teenager.Arsenal unwilling to send Nwaneri to Milan with buy optionAccording to Friday’s reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Ruben Amorim is still hoping to add three new players to his squad before the clo
  
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• PSG move closer to reaching agreement with Ajax to sign Mika Godts

  14-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG move closer to reaching agreement with Ajax to sign Mika GodtsParis Saint-Germain and Ajax are reportedly close to reaching an agreement for the transfer of Mika Godts (21), according to information from journalist Sacha Tavolieri.An offer valued at €50m, excluding bonuses, could satisfy the Amsterdam-based club, whilst the various parties expect a major breakthrough in negotiations this Friday.Reported to be on the verge of joining PSG – with whom he is said to have already reach
  
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• Inter and Lazio restructure Frattesi deal after last-minute problem

  14-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter and Lazio restructure Frattesi deal after last-minute problemThe latest reports claim that the deal between Inter and Lazio involving central midfielder Davide Frattesi is now back on following fears that the transfer had hit a bureaucratic roadblock on Friday morning.Frattesi deal back on for Inter and LazioFrattesi had been expecting to travel to Rome to have a medical with Lazio on Friday morning ahead of a €15m transfer that would see the Nerazzurri retain a 50% sell-on clause, gi
  
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• Barcelona gem a strong favourite to win 2026 Golden Boy award

  14-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona gem a strong favourite to win 2026 Golden Boy awardBarcelona defender Pau Cubarsi is emerging as the leading candidate to win the 2026 Golden Boy award following an outstanding year for both club and country.According to Mundo Deportivo, the 19-year-old centre-back is currently regarded as a strong favourite for the prestigious award, which recognises the best young footballer playing in Europe aged under 21.Cubarsi’s chances received a major boost after his performances for Spai
  
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• 🚨 Maresca focused on Community Shield amid Rodri and Enzo transfer talk

  14-08-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Maresca focused on Community Shield amid Rodri and Enzo transfer talkManchester City manager Enzo Maresca has refused to be drawn into speculation over Rodri's future or a possible move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, insisting his focus is firmly on Sunday's Community Shield final.Speaking ahead of the clash, Maresca acknowledged that the transfer window remains open and that departures and arrivals are still possible, but revealed he had seen Rodri at the club's training groun
  
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• Preston's Small 'making good progress' on return

  14-08-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Preston North End left-back Thierry Small could be in contention to play in their opening Championship game against Bolton on Saturday (12:30 BST).The 21-year-old picked up an ankle knock during a pre-season game against Bamber Bridge in July and boss Paul Heckingbottom is keeping an eye on "how he reacts" as he returns to training before making a decision."[Small] has made good progress this last week," Heckingbottom said. "He trained fully today. In fact, he's out there now doing
  
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• Borussia Dortmund pull out of Said El Mala race

  14-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund pull out of Said El Mala raceAfter seeing their fourth offer for Cologne’s Said El Mala rejected, Borussia Dortmund have temporarily pulled out of the race to sign the young starlet.According to a report by Florian Plettenberg, Cologne are demanding at least €50m guaranteed for El Mala, who scored 13 goals and provided five assists in his maiden Bundesliga season.BVB’s reported €55m offer including bonuses wasn’t enough for the Billy Goats – as
  
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• Pick of the stats: Middlesbrough v Lincoln City

  14-08-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time in 65 years Lincoln will play in the second tier of English football on Saturday (15:00 BST) as they begin their campaign at beaten play-off finalists Middlesbrough.The Imps won at Derby in the EFL Cup first round last weekend and lost just once in the past 15 seasons on the opening day.Boro overcame Wrexham in the EFL Cup and have lost only one of their past five curtain-raisers.This is the first meeting between Middlesbrough and Lincoln City in any competition since April 19
  
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• Peterborough sign Kelly, Williams and Masara

  14-08-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kelly was named in the 2025-26 League Two team of the season [Getty Images]Peterborough United have signed midfielder Liam Kelly, winger Ethan Williams and forward Vernon Masara for undisclosed fees.Kelly, 30, joins from League One rivals MK Dons, having been named in the 2025-26 League Two team of the season.Posh said the fee paid to Manchester United for Williams was "sizeable". The 20-year-old was recently part of the Red Devils' pre-season tour of Finland, Norway and Sweden but did not make
  
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