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• Barcelona-linked Premier League defender chooses to join Atletico Madrid

  11-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona-linked Premier League defender chooses to join Atletico MadridCristian Romero has made a decision on his future The Argentine centre-back had interest from several clubs, most notably Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Arsenal, but according to reports relayed by SPORT, he has now chosen the Rojiblancos’ project.The decisive factor, according to the report, was Diego Simeone’s persistence over three consecutive transfer windows.Atletico have been determined to sign
  
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• Report: Chelsea target World Cup star from Premier League rivals

  27-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea target World Cup star from Premier League rivalsChelsea Transfer News: Emiliano Martinez Contact Signals Goalkeeper Question at Stamford BridgeChelsea have made contact over a move for Emiliano Martinez, according to BBC Sport, and that tells you plenty about where the club are with the goalkeeper position. When a side starts exploring a deal for a 33-year-old World Cup winner, it usually means concern has moved beyond background noise and into active planning.Martinez is conside
  
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• Rangers agree deal for Venezuela striker Kelsy - gossip

  27-08-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Rangers have agreed a deal to sign Portland Timbers' Venezuela forward Kevin Kelsy, 22. (Athletic - subscription required)Two Serie A clubs have bid for Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama, 22. (Footmercato - in French)Red Bull Salzburg have emerged as a possible destination for Torino and Lithuania midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, who is a long-time Celtic target. (Sportal - in Italian)And Celtic's asking price for Japan midfielder Reo Hatate, 28, has dropped. (Daily Record)Bologna and Scotl
  
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• Joao Pedro viewed as key culture-setter at Stamford Bridge

  27-08-2026 08:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]After a deal was agreed with Brighton last summer, Joao Pedro left a training camp in Rio de Janeiro - under the guidance of his long-time personal trainer Rodrigo Goncalves - to join Chelsea in Miami and immediately take part in the Club World Cup.Remarkably, he scored twice in the semi-final against former club Fluminense, just days after arriving at the club. He was also on target in a sensational 3-0 win over Paris St-Germain in the final.The Blues endured a dismal campaign fol
  
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• Three takeaways from Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad

  27-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three takeaways from Real Madrid 4-1 Real SociedadThe Santiago Bernabeu reopened its gates for the first time this season on Wednesday night as Real Madrid took on Real Sociedad in what should have been their first game of the season.Jose Mourinho made no changes to his starting lineup on the night and preserved the exact core that won against Espanyol – thereby rewarding the XI with continuity.The players, needless to say, did not let the manager down as they finished the game with a 4-1
  
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• Barcelona set for tense Atletico Madrid meeting in Monaco after Laporta’s Julian Alvarez comments

  27-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set for tense Atletico Madrid meeting in Monaco after Laporta’s Julian Alvarez commentsBarcelona and Atletico Madrid are set to come face to face in Monaco for the Champions League draw, with tensions between the two clubs running high over the future of Julian Alvarez.According to SPORT, the two Spanish giants will be represented just a day after Joan Laporta reaffirmed Barcelona’s interest in the Argentine forward, and Atletico responded with an emphatic rejection.As per
  
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• Transfer plans confirmed for 18-year-old forward: He's begging for a chance

  27-08-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer plans confirmed for 18-year-old forward: He's begging for a chanceLiverpool have got a potential shortage of options in the No9 position this season. Alexander Isak - a £125m signing from Newcastle in summer 2025 - is expected to lead the line and improve on the four goals he scored during his maiden campaign.He has no senior backup with Hugo Ekitike, 23, injured until late December or January. And with money set to be spent on wingers it doesn’t appear as though Richard Hug
  
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• Liverpool transfer plans feel 'scattergun'

  27-08-2026 08:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's transfer plans have been questioned this summer and fan Sam Milne believes the Reds have been too "scattergun" in their approach for a new forward player.Andoni Iraola's side have been linked to a host of new attackers, including Paris St-Germain duo Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, and have had offers knocked back for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh - and are now exploring a move for Crystal Palace's Isamila Sarr in the last week of the transfer window.Speaking on BBC Radio Merseyside,
  
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• Bundesliga clubs face tough draws, the pots for the CL draw

  27-08-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga clubs face tough draws, the pots for the CL drawToday is finally the day! The Champions League league phase draw takes place at 6 p.m. But which team ends up in which pot, and which opponents could Bayern, Dortmund, Stuttgart, and Leipzig from the Bundesliga face?UEFA has confirmed the four pots, and this is what they look like.Pot 1FC Bayern, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool FC, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, Atletico MadridPot 2Borussia Dortmund,
  
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• Reliable journalist drops major hint on Barcelona’s mystery signing: ‘Only football fanatics would know him’

  27-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reliable journalist drops major hint on Barcelona’s mystery signing: ‘Only football fanatics would know him’Barcelona could be preparing a surprise move in the transfer market after a major revelation from Matteo Moretto suggested that the club are working to bring in a new left-footed defender.Speaking on DAZN, Moretto offered a tantalising clue about Barcelona’s plans, revealing that the player in question is not currently playing in Spain and may not be a familiar name
  
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• Cucurella, Valverde react after Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: ‘The second half was fantastic’

  27-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cucurella, Valverde react after Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: ‘The second half was fantastic’Real Madrid produced an all-round performance at the Santiago Bernabeu last night, stepping up across all three departments and taking home a 4-1 win.While the first-half was relatively shaky, the men in white came back stronger after the break and demolished their Basque opposition.Kylian Mbappe finished the game as the man-of-the-match with a hat-trick to his name, but Vinicius Jr., Federi
  
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• Matteo Guendouzi sparks massive brawl after Fenerbahce beat Lyon to qualify for the Champions League

  27-08-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matteo Guendouzi sparks massive brawl after Fenerbahce beat Lyon to qualify for the Champions LeagueFenerbahce midfielder Matteo Guendouzi sparked a massive brawl after their Champions League play-off victory over Lyon.The former Marseille midfielder was at the centre of a huge melee involving players and staff.Fenerbahce booked their place in the Champions League after a 2-1 aggregate victory, following a 1-1 draw in Turkey and a 1-0 win in France.However, the result was overshadowed by ugly sc
  
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• Two clubs come forward in deal for Liverpool 22-year-old

  27-08-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two clubs come forward in deal for Liverpool 22-year-oldLiverpool’s summer transfer business is far from over. The Reds are chasing deals for at least two wingers - with Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh high on the agenda.Richard Hughes will be leaving it late over that pair - with Paris Saint-Germain asking £120m or so for Barcola and Brighton expecting the Anfield side to pay £80m for Minteh.Outgoings too are inevitable - with the likes of Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa an
  
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• Jose Mourinho talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Bellingham and Valverde after Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad

  27-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Bellingham and Valverde after Real Madrid 4-1 Real SociedadReal Madrid bulldozed past Real Sociedad in the first home game of their new season, but it was a game of two halves.The visitors swiftly equalised Real Madrid’s opener and entered half-time on level terms. After the break, however, the hosts took matters to a new level.Returning to the field after the half-time hiatus, Real Madrid put three goals into the back of the net in just over half an h
  
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• Everything you need to know about Barcelona’s possible 2026/27 UEFA Champions League opponents

  27-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everything you need to know about Barcelona’s possible 2026/27 UEFA Champions League opponentsBarcelona will begin the new UEFA Champions League campaign with one overriding ambition: ending an 11-year wait for European football’s biggest prize.The competition has remained frustratingly out of reach for the Catalan giants, despite signs in recent seasons that they are moving closer to Europe’s elite again. Now, Hansi Flick’s side head into a new campaign with a new s
  
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• Five Premier League clubs await Champions League draw

  27-08-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League takes place at 17:00 BST in Monaco.A total of 36 teams will take part in the league phase and each team will face eight different teams once, with four home matches and four away matches.For the draw, the 36 teams will be placed into four pots, with one being the highest-ranked and four being the lowest. The pot placements are based on the clubs' Uefa club coefficient ranking from the five-season period ending at the conclusion
  
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• Liverpool to make last ditch move to finally replace Fabinho

  27-08-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool to make last ditch move to finally replace FabinhoAside from Liverpool's attack, their defensive midfielders are one of their biggest problems. Andoni Iraola tried playing Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai in a double pivot against Newcastle on Sunday and, during every single one of the Reds' forward charges, they were left open to counter-attacks.This is exactly how the Magpies' first goal came about and, there were also many other moments during the clash when Matthias Jaissle'
  
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• 🚨 How the Leagues Cup semi-finals will be played

  27-08-2026 07:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 How the Leagues Cup semi-finals will be playedThe Leagues Cup semifinal matchups have been set, and this time, since the tournament between Liga MX and MLS was created, the semifinals will be made up entirely of Mexican clubs.Victories by Monterrey over Chicago Fire, León over Real Salt Lake, Toluca against Austin FC and, most recently, América over Columbus Crew, determined the four teams that will battle for the title.Semifinal matchupsMonterrey vs AméricaLe&oacu
  
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• Is Saka getting back to his best at Arsenal?

  27-08-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka scored 11 goals and provided nine assists in all competitions for Arsenal last season [Getty Images]Bukayo Saka's performance in Arsenal's impressive opening-day win has already convinced some fans the Gunners are going to defend their Premier League crown.The 24-year-old's game-time for the north London outfit was managed at the end of last season, as well as with England at the World Cup, because of an Achilles injury he picked up in March.Saka missed the March international break
  
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• 😅 Vozinha's blunder that had Colo Colo rattled on their debut

  27-08-2026 06:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Vozinha's blunder that had Colo Colo rattled on their debutThe most anticipated day has arrived for the fans of Josimar José Évora Dias, better known as Vozinha. The goalkeeper sensation of the World Cup finally made his debut for Colo Colo, and he did it in a landslide win.The Cape Verdean had little action in goal, aside from a great save after a header from the opposition. But what surprised everyone most was a slip-up that nearly cost him an own goal.The goalkeeper ca
  
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• Atlético Nacional beat Deportivo Cali

  27-08-2026 06:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético Nacional beat Deportivo CaliAtlético Nacional picked up another three points in their Liga Dimayor campaign after beating Deportivo Cali 2-1 on the seventh matchday of the group stage.
  Los Verdolagas controlled the match at different stages and got their first goal in the 18th minute through Andrés Sarmiento.But the real action began in the second half, when there was a bit of everything. A red card for Mateus Uribe left the home side a man down, but Merlos Moreno r
  
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• 🚨 Copa Sudamericana quarter-final ties confirmed

  27-08-2026 05:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Copa Sudamericana quarter-final ties confirmedEverything is set for the next stage of the Copa Sudamericana! The quarterfinal matchups have been decided after Independiente Santa Fe’s victory over River Plate at El Monumental.Santos vs Atlético MineiroSanta Fe vs Vasco da GamaBoca Juniors vs São pauloPCienciano vs TorqueThe quarterfinal matches will be played over two legs, between September 9 and 16.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligenc
  
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• Rafael Leão set to choose between Galatasaray and Aston Villa as Milan farewell looms

  27-08-2026 05:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafael Leão set to choose between Galatasaray and Aston Villa as Milan farewell loomsAccording to an update by journalist Daniele Longo, Milan star Rafael Leão is set to choose between Turkish outfit Galatasaray and Premier League side Aston Villa in the next few hours.An earlier report on Get Italian Football News reveals that Galatasaray have moved on to pay Milan’s asking price of €45 million plus bonuses. They are also ready to hand Leão a contract which will
  
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• 🚨 Coudet won't face the press

  27-08-2026 05:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Coudet won't face the pressEduardo Coudet will not appear at the press conference after River’s catastrophic elimination from the Copa Sudamericana at the hands of Independiente Santa Fe.
  The coach’s future is up in the air, since after the match against Tigre he cast doubt on his continuity by saying that if he was hurting River, he would step aside.The absence of “Chacho” tonight only fuels rumors of his possible departure, especially because of his numbers in
  
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• 🚨 Line-ups for América v Columbus Crew

  27-08-2026 04:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Line-ups for América v Columbus CrewAmérica returns to Leagues Cup action in a do-or-die match against Columbus Crew. There are no second chances to secure a spot in the competition’s quarterfinals.América Starting XIColumbus Crew Starting XIDon’t miss the details with OneFootball.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• 🚨 América v Columbus Crew line-ups

  27-08-2026 04:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 América v Columbus Crew line-upsAmérica returns to Leagues Cup action in a do-or-die match against Columbus Crew. There are no second chances to secure a spot in the competition’s semifinal.América Starting XIColumbus Crew Starting XIDon’t miss the details with OneFootball.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Mourinho talks Mbappe, Vinicius and fan unrest after Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad

  27-08-2026 04:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Mbappe, Vinicius and fan unrest after Real Madrid 4-1 Real SociedadReal Madrid have recorded back-to-back wins at the start of the 2026-27 season, having defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabeu on Wednesday. It was not a particularly great performance at times from Los Blancos, but they got the job done – and it means they still top of the table at this early stage of the campaign.As per Diario AS, head coach Jose Mourinho spoke to the media after the match to dissect eve
  
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• Federico Valverde talks up Kylian Mbappe after hat-trick in Real Sociedad victory – “We have to enjoy him”

  27-08-2026 04:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Federico Valverde talks up Kylian Mbappe after hat-trick in Real Sociedad victory – “We have to enjoy him”Real Madrid rose to the top of the La Liga table on Wednesday after recording a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu. Kylian Mbappe (x3) and Vinicius Junior got the goals for Jose Mourinho’s side, who have started the new campaign with back-to-back wins.It was not a vintage performance from Real Madrid – as Mourinho himself made clear after the match &
  
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• Vasco overcomes red card to beat Vitória in first-leg Copa do Brasil tie

  27-08-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vasco overcomes red card to beat Vitória in first-leg Copa do Brasil tieVasco took the advantage over Vitória in the race for a place in the Copa do Brasil semifinals.Even playing with one man down for almost the entire match, Cruzmaltino won 1-0 this Wednesday (26) at São Januário.Andrés Gómez, with a brilliant individual play, scored the only goal of the match in the second half.Cauan Barros was sent off with a straight red card in the 18th minute, lea
  
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• Vasco overcome red card to beat Vitória in Copa do Brasil first leg 🎥

  27-08-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vasco overcome red card to beat Vitória in Copa do Brasil first leg 🎥Vasco took the lead over Vitória in the race for a spot in the Copa do Brasil semifinals.Even playing with one man down for almost the entire match, Cruzmaltino won 1-0 this Wednesday (26) at São Januário.Andrés Gómez, with a brilliant individual play, scored the game’s only goal in the second half.Cauan Barros was sent off with a straight red card in the 18th minute, givi
  
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