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• Atlético Board Blocks Barcelona Move as Álvarez Saga Escalates

  29-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético Board Blocks Barcelona Move as Álvarez Saga EscalatesAtlético Madrid will not negotiate with Barcelona over Julián Álvarez under any circumstances, according to the Guardian, which reports that chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín delivered a blistering public rejection of Barça’s interest in the Argentina forward on Thursday. The intervention came a day after Barcelona president Joan Laporta said his club remained “v
  
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• Liverpool make final decision over Lamine Camara transfer

  29-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool make final decision over Lamine Camara transferLiverpool’s midfield has taken a hit this summer. We’ve seen Curtis Jones leave for Inter Milan in a bargain £30m deal for the England playmaker. That has left Andoni Iraola quite light on options.Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch look set to hoover up the majority of the minutes with Alexis Mac Allister also providing an option.Beyond those three however and the 2024/25 Premier League champions’ options look
  
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• Spurs slow start continues, but signs of real progress flash with Marmoush, Fernandes, Van Hecke in full flow

  29-08-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur are yet to win a game or score a goal this Premier League season, however Spurs fan should take away from Saturday's 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle a renewed sense of optimism and hope with Roberto De Zerbi now fully in charge.SPURS 0-2 NEWCASTLE — Recap & highlights | Newcastle’s hot start | Marmoush the main manAfter finishing 17th in back-to-back seasons, it would be all too easy to look at the state of Spurs after two games and assume that not much has changed
  
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• 💥 Sassuolo, Udinese OK, Torino and Monza down! Thiam howler, Berardi 🍷

  29-08-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥 Sassuolo, Udinese OK, Torino and Monza down! Thiam howler, Berardi 🍷Udinese beat Monza 3-2 away from home and Sassuolo win 2-1 against Torino: Juric and Abate remain on zero points after two matchdays.Runjaic's side move up to 4 points after their opening draw with Como, while Aquilani's Sassuolo pick up their first points after the opening defeat to Atalanta.Worrying signs for Torino, who conceded 19 shots. Monza were more active going forward but remain shaky in defense: 7 go
  
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• Why Julian Alvarez won’t sign for Arsenal

  29-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Julian Alvarez won’t sign for ArsenalArsenal receive clear Julian Alvarez transfer response after Arteta talksPhoto by Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesJulian Alvarez is now highly unlikely to join Arsenal this summer, with the striker reportedly telling Mikel Arteta directly that he does not want to make the move to north London.On Saturday, David Ornsteinreported: “Julian Alvarez has spoken with Mikel Arteta again and told him he doesn’t want to come to the club. There is now a
  
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• £4.3m Shot-Stopper Flies To England For Medical With Leeds United: Good Signing For The Whites?

  29-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £4.3m Shot-Stopper Flies To England For Medical With Leeds United: Good Signing For The Whites?Michael Zetterer has flown to England for direct negotiations with Leeds United, with the two clubs having already shaken hands on a permanent transfer fee of around €5m (£4.3m). That’s according to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, who confirmed on August 28 that Frankfurt and Leeds reached a structural agreement on the move.The fate of the deal now depends on Zet
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi reaction — Spurs manager stresses need for calm and patience despite 0-2 start

  29-08-2026 21:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is still waiting for his first win of the Premier League season, though at this point he might settle for a goal.Spurs were blanked for the second-straight week, this time a 2-0 loss at home to Newcastle United on Saturday.MORE — Match recap, highlightsThat's zero goals scored and five conceded, with this loss coming despite the return of Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro as well as a bright debut for loan signing Omar Marmoush.But Spurs had some c
  
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• 'Supporters aren't always wrong' - Moyes on Everton fans' anger

  29-08-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Supporters aren't always wrong" was David Moyes' reaction to Everton fans voicing their opposition to the potential sale of teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong during the 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. BBC Sport reported earlier on Saturday that Nottingham Forest had put in a £40m bid for the England Under-19 international, who is regarded as one of the brightest prospects to emerge from Finch Farm in recent years.The 19-year-old started at Vitality Stadium as the Toffees rescued a late draw
  
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• Bundesliga Player Ratings | Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Hamburg

  29-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga Player Ratings | Borussia Dortmund 2-0 HamburgBorussia Dortmund have gotten their 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign off to a winning start with a 2-0 home victory over visiting Hamburg. An especially impressive BVB side rushed out to a 2-0 lead and were able to preserve the shutout despite a hard-luck injury to Greek attacker Giannis Konstantelias and a late sending-off of Samuele Inacio. After a woeful first half, Merlin Polzin’s HSV were able to salvage a little pride with
  
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• Barcelona superstar can save the club hundreds of millions if Flick’s experiment works out – Opinion

  29-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar can save the club hundreds of millions if Flick’s experiment works out – OpinionFC Barcelona have spent the entire summer looking outside the club for their next great goalscorer.Julian Alvarez was identified as the man to replace the goals lost when Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres left.Yet, with the transfer window almost closed, the solution to Hansi Flick’s biggest problem may have been inside his dressing room all along.Raphinha has started the seas
  
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• Carnevali: ‘Juventus could still sell David, Kessie just not interested enough’

  29-08-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carnevali: ‘Juventus could still sell David, Kessie just not interested enough’Juventus director Giovanni Carnevali insists Franck Kessie was ‘simply not interested enough’ in joining them, while Jonathan David could still be for sale even after starting against Parma.It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A matches on the Liveblog.FROSINONE,
  
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• Analysis: Pre-season optimism evaporates

  29-08-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Spurs have finished 17th in the Premier League the past two seasons, staying up on the final day of 2025-26.But hopes were high for a much-improved campaign after manager Roberto de Zerbi spent over £300m in the summer, more than any other team.Yet, after an awful performance in the 3-0 loss at Brentford last week, Tottenham followed that up with another defeat, thousands of fans leaving the ground before the final whistle.Winger Savio, known as Savinho while at Manchester Ci
  
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• What's behind Newcastle's hot start? Matthias Jaissle is 'Newcastle's best signing' according to Yoane Wissa

  29-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Even the most optimistic Newcastle United supporters were unlikely to have said Matthias Jaissle's team would come away from this start to the season with four points, but here are the Magpies anyway.They can't be the surprise of the season given Hull City are 2-0, but Jaissle has walked into the shoes of a living club legend and found a way to a draw with Liverpool and a win over Tottenham Hotspur.MORE — Spurs v Newcastle recap, highlights | De Zerbi reactionHow did he do it? A perfect st
  
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• Rodri To Start, Bernal On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Rayo Vallecano

  29-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri To Start, Bernal On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Rayo VallecanoBarcelona will entertain Rayo Vallecano at the Nou Camp this Monday night as they hope to earn all three points at home in La Liga. The Catalan giants managed to secure a solid 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao recently, which should give them some confidence going into this clash.Hansi Flick will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make one change to his first XI for this game. Rodri could
  
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• 'So many aspects we need to improve' - Mousinho

  29-08-2026 20:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portsmouth boss John Mousinho spoke to BBC Radio Solent following their 2-1 defeat at Bristol City."It was a really frustrating afternoon," he said."Every goal conceded is frustrating for us because we went away from what we've been trying to work on over the past six to eight weeks."The performance wasn't disastrous, we've been here the past two years and been way off it."We were a lot closer but I still think there's so many aspects of our game that we need to improve."MATCH REPORT: Bristol Ci
  
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• Serie A | Monza 2-3 Udinese: Errors prove costly against clinical Friulani

  29-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Monza 2-3 Udinese: Errors prove costly against clinical FriulaniUdinese made the most of Monza errors at both ends of the field, securing a morale-boosting 3-2 victory away including a Jurgen Ekkelenkamp scorcher.The hosts needed to shake off a 4-1 opening day defeat to Inter, but were still missing injured Matteo Pessina, Patrick Ciurria, Leonardo Colombo and Idrissa Touré, though Patrick Cutrone returned. The Friulani managed to hold Como 1-1 in their first match, but it cost
  
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• Serie A | Fiorentina 0-3 Frosinone: Centenary humiliation as Canarini soar

  29-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Fiorentina 0-3 Frosinone: Centenary humiliation as Canarini soarFiorentina saw their Centenary celebrations ruined by a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to newly promoted Frosinone, as Antonio Raimondo scored twice along with Gabriele Bracaglia’s header.Both teams lost the opening round, the Viola crushed 4-0 by Roma and still missing Moise Kean as he tries to force through a move to Como, with Fabiano Parisi injured. Frosinone had a similar issue with Fares Ghedjemis following their
  
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• Man City bid imminent for Liverpool forward: It'll be £70m +

  29-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City bid imminent for Liverpool forward: It'll be £70m +Liverpool are spending big once again. Sporting director Richard Hughes already splashed out £100m on Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet - as well as securing an expensive loan deal for Ronald Araujo.The Scottish exec has now sanctioned a £123m deal for Bradley Barcola - bringing the total spend since last summer to around £670m.Gakpo to be sold?Naturally some outgoings will be required to balance the books. The 202
  
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• 'Some excellent performances' - Skubala

  29-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City boss Michael Skubala spoke to BBC Radio Bristol following their 2-1 win over Portsmouth."I thought first half in particular we were very good," he said."The second goal was a goal we've been working on in training. There were some good performances out there, it's excellent to get the win."At the end, I'm not sure it needed to go to 2-1, but the most important thing is to get the three points."MATCH REPORT: Bristol City beat Portsmouth for first win of seasonLatest Bristol City news
  
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• Newcastle's surprise start: Matthias Jaissle reaction as second chances, new faces, luck drive Magpies to 2-0

  29-08-2026 20:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Even the most optimistic Newcastle United supporters were unlikely to have said Matthias Jaissle's team would come away from this start to the season with four points, but here are the Magpies anyway.They can't be the surprise of the season given Hull City are 2-0, but Jaissle has walked into the shoes of a living club legend and found a way to a draw with Liverpool and a win over Tottenham Hotspur.MORE — Spurs v Newcastle recap, highlights | De Zerbi reactionHow did he do it? A perfect st
  
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• Serie A | Sassuolo 2-1 Torino: Berardi immediate impact for first success

  29-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Sassuolo 2-1 Torino: Berardi immediate impact for first successSassuolo celebrated their first victory of the campaign, defeating Torino 2-1 with Cristian Volpato and substitute Domenico Berardi’s immediate impact.Both teams were coming off opening 2-1 defeats, so were eager to get off the board this season. The Neroverdi continued to miss Daniel Boloca, Ismael Kone, Fali Cande and Edoardo Pieragnolo, with Domenico Berardi not fully fit. Toro welcomed Eray Comert back from suspen
  
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• Barcelona defender in attendance for new club’s La Liga match ahead of €8.5 million transfer

  29-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender in attendance for new club’s La Liga match ahead of €8.5 million transferFC Barcelona defender Hector Fort is set to leave the club and become a Real Sociedad player this season, with the official announcement expected imminently, according to Mundo Deportivo.The 20-year-old right-back was spotted watching the Basque club’s game against Espanyol from the presidential box at Anoeta. Fort travelled to Gipuzkoa today to complete his medical, and sign his new cont
  
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• Dortmund win Bundesliga opener as Greek duo shine, watch 🎥

  29-08-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dortmund win Bundesliga opener as Greek duo shine, watch 🎥Borussia Dortmund won on their Bundesliga debut this Saturday (29).Playing at home, BVB beat Hamburg 2-0, with their new duo of Greek players stealing the show.Serhou Guirassy opened the scoring with an assist from Konstantinos Karetsas, and Giannis Konstantelias added the second.Watch the match highlights below:
  Forward Samuele Inácio was sent off with a straight red card in the 32nd minute of the second half, shortly afte
  
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• 🚨 Castrín, Hjulmand, Barrios: confirmed line-ups for Sevilla-Atlético

  29-08-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Castrín, Hjulmand, Barrios: confirmed line-ups for Sevilla-AtléticoSevilla-Atlético brings Matchday 3 of LaLiga EA Sports to a close on Saturday. With the red-and-whites mired in the middle of the Julián affair, and Sevilla putting together a notable start.Today’s match at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán will be played with these confirmed lineups:
  Sevilla: Odysseas; Iglesias, A. Castrín, Kike Salas, Suazo; Agoumé, Guridi;
  
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• Tonali struggles but Gonzalez impresses - player ratings for Tottenham v Newcastle

  29-08-2026 20:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa fired Newcastle United to a 2-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur.Here's how I rated the players at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and you can see how you scored them below.What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?Tottenham HotspurAntonin Kinsky: Unlike his countryman, Lukas Hornicek, the Spurs goalkeeper had nothing to do in the first half but could only watch on as Elanga's shot went in off the post after the break before Wissa's improvised effort made it 2-0. 5Arc
  
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• Will Arteta Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Aston Villa

  29-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Arteta Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Aston VillaArsenal will clash heads with Aston Villa at Villa Park this Monday night as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners managed to earn an impressive 3-0 win over Coventry City recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Mikel Arteta will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep changes to a minimum for this game. Hence, Kai Havertz w
  
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• Report: Liverpool Star Future in Doubt as Manchester City Eye £85m Liverpool Deal

  29-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool Star Future in Doubt as Manchester City Eye £85m Liverpool DealCody Gakpo Faces Liverpool Decision as Manchester City Eye £85m TransferCody Gakpo could suddenly find himself at the centre of one of the most intriguing decisions of Liverpool’s transfer window, with Manchester City reportedly considering an £85million move for the Netherlands international.According to Paul Joyce of The Times, City have shown interest in the 27-year-old as Liverpool prepar
  
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• Rangers set their sights on Ferencváros’ Lenny Joseph

  29-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers set their sights on Ferencváros’ Lenny JosephRangers are reportedly interested in Ferencváros’ Lenny Joseph (25), according to French media outlet Foot Mercato. Other clubs, whose identities have not been revealed, are also said to be keeping an eye on the centre-forward.Whilst the Hungarian club’s management do not appear to be ruling out a move for Joseph, whose contract runs until 2028, they have no intention of selling him off cheaply and are demanding
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi reaction — What did Tottenham Hotspur manager say after loss vs Newcastle?

  29-08-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is still waiting for his first win of the Premier League season, though at this point he might settle for a goal.Spurs were blanked for the second-straight week, this time a 2-0 loss at home to Newcastle United on Saturday.That's zero goals scored and five conceded, with this loss coming despite the return of Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro as well as a bright debut for loan signing Omar Marmoush.How did De Zerbi see this loss? Read on...Roberto De Zer
  
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• Lively debutant Omar Marmoush the main positive for Tottenham Hotspur amid poor start

  29-08-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LONDON — Omar Marmoush heading to Tottenham Hotspur was a surprise summer transfer, but on first viewing it looks like a perfect fit for everyone.Spurs have to sort out the rest of their team and get Marmoush more service, of course, but on his debut in their home defeat against Newcastle United on Saturday the Egyptian forward looked sharp and knitted everything together very nicely in attack.It was clear that Marmoush was the main positive from Spurs' disappointing defeat.He brought thei
  
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