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• Barcelona top target misses Atletico Madrid training for second consecutive day

  27-08-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona top target misses Atletico Madrid training for second consecutive dayBarcelona have not given up on their pursuit of Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, and it increasingly looks like the player is pushing from his side as well.The Alvarez situation continues to attract attention and is probably the biggest transfer saga going on as deadline day approaches.Joan Laporta urged Atletico to consider accepting Barça’s offer for the 26-year-old, to which Los Colchonerosquickly
  
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• Manchester United Identify This Brighton Left-Back As A Target: What Will He Bring To Old Trafford?

  28-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Identify This Brighton Left-Back As A Target: What Will He Bring To Old Trafford?In a recent report, Sussex World mentioned that Manchester United have identified Brighton and Hove Albion left-back Ferdi Kadioglu as a target. It has been claimed that the Red Devils are eyeing a move to acquire the services of the Turkish defender this summer.Kadioglu’s Solid Campaign In The Premier LeagueKadioglu enjoyed a good run of form at the English club in the previous campaign when
  
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• AC Milan make enquiry for €40 million-rated Barcelona defender facing complicated situation

  28-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AC Milan make enquiry for €40 million-rated Barcelona defender facing complicated situationAlejandro Balde has not played a single minute in La Liga so far, and his situation at FC Barcelona is beginning to attract interest from clubs elsewhere in Europe.The defender chose to remain at Barça despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, but his sporting situation has become even more complicated since the start of the season. Manchester United were the first club to make enquiries,
  
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• 🚨 Confirmed XIs: PSG face Lille in a real test

  28-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Confirmed XIs: PSG face Lille in a real testThe Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre Mauroy is getting ready for a thrilling Matchday 2 clash in Ligue 1 2026/27. Davide Ancelotti’s Lille come into it in high spirits after opening with a solid 2-0 win in front of their home crowd, powered by the finishing of veteran Olivier Giroud and the energetic displays of wing-back Tiago Santos. Les Dogues will look to make their defensive discipline count to stop the Parisian giant.
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• 🤯 Unstoppable: Hertha overcome first deficit of the season

  28-08-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Unstoppable: Hertha overcome first deficit of the seasonAfter Hertha took six points from the first two matches and played in an absolutely convincing, even thrilling manner, some fans feared in the opening minutes of today’s game against Eintracht Braunschweig that this performance had only been a short-lived flash in the pan.The reason: following a bitter defensive blunder and a poorly defended corner, Braunschweig were 2:0 up after just over half an hour.There was no immediate
  
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• Tottenham v Newcastle United: Key stats and talking points

  28-08-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Big-spending Tottenham host a Newcastle side that boast an excellent recent record against the north Londoners. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the key themes..After making such a shocking start to the season against Brentford last Saturday, Tottenham's 5-1 victory against Charlton in the League Cup at least provided a much-needed fillip.The manner of Spurs' insipid defeat at the Gtech Community Stadium was as bad as anything seen under Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor last season and was of great w
  
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• Lammonby helps Somerset build lead against Sussex

  28-08-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Opener Tom Lammonby made just one in Somerset's first innings but is only 26 runs short of a century in the second [Getty Images]Rothesay County Championship, Division One, County Ground, Hove (day two)Somerset 202: Abell 72; Crocombe 5-56 & 167-2: Lammonby 74*Sussex 250: Clark 85; Overton 4-66Somerset (3 pts) lead Sussex (4 pts) by 119 runs with eight second-innings wickets remainingMatch scorecardOpener Tom Lammonby returned to form to revive Somerset's County Championship title challenge
  
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• Coventry City v Hull City: Key stats and talking points

  28-08-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A first top-flight meeting between Coventry City and Hull City becomes the 1,454th different fixture to be played in England's top division and the 942nd since the Premier League was formed. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the key themes going into Saturday's match.These newly promoted sides face each other having had contrasting fortunes from tough assignments on their Premier League comebacks.Having been roundly tipped to make an immediate return to the Championship, Hull City were in dreaml
  
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• Suwen Süper Ligi preview: Can anyone stop champions Fenerbahçe?

  28-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Suwen Süper Ligi preview: Can anyone stop champions Fenerbahçe?There is a particular danger in winning too convincingly. Win by a point and few people question the champions’ rebuild. Win as Fenerbahçe did last season — 27 victories from 30 matches, a goal difference of +127 and only nine goals conceded — and every addition is measured against a standard that may be difficult to reproduce.That is the position Türkiye’s champions occupy as the new S
  
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• Bombshell Liverpool deal still on, Man City won't rule it out

  28-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bombshell Liverpool deal still on, Man City won't rule it outManchester City aren't ruling out a bombshell deal with Liverpool. No one saw this coming back in June.Liverpool are doing deals, finally. It’s incredibly late in the transfer window, admittedly, but they’re finally snapping things together and making it all happen.Bradley Barcola is the headline in that regard, though we doubt he’s the last coming through the door before Monday. Not to mention the potential exits: Li
  
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• Roma progressing in move for Marseille’s Leo Balerdi and why a deal could be important

  28-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma progressing in move for Marseille’s Leo Balerdi and why a deal could be importantSerie A side Roma are in the hunt for a defensive signing after the failed deal for Jayden Oosterwolde, who failed his second medical. The latest name to be of interest is that of Marseille’s Leo Balerdi.La Gazzetta dello Sport report that talks are on for the Argentine, who has given his approval for the transfer.Roma already have a strong Argentine contingent and the defender would strengthen that
  
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• More British athletes convicted in connection with Baptiste case

  28-08-2026 19:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three former British athletes were convicted in Morocco as part of an investigation into the sexual assault of a minor by a sprinting coach, BBC Sport can reveal.The prosecutions led to the imprisonment of Leon Baptiste, a UK Athletics coach and 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist for England in the 200m.Baptiste was originally reported as missing in Morocco in some media articles published on 14 August, before a BBC Sport investigation revealed his conviction and jailing.Now, court rulings s
  
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• Roger Federer reflects on Olympic experiences as he enters International Tennis Hall of Fame

  28-08-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Within Roger Federer's tennis career, the Olympics ended up being one of his most heart-tugging journeys.Federer, on the eve of being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, reflected on his four Games experiences on Friday.It began at Sydney 2000, when a 19-year-old Federer had what he has called the "most unbelievable Olympics" of his four overall appearances.He met fellow Swiss Olympic tennis player Mirka Vavrinec in Sydney, fell in love with her and kiss
  
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• Report: Liverpool have not ended their pursuit of £80m-rated forward

  28-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool have not ended their pursuit of £80m-rated forwardLiverpool Transfer Latest: Yankuba Minteh Back in the Frame as Reds Weigh Deadline MoveLiverpool’s search for a right-sided winger has taken another turn, with Yankuba Minteh firmly back in the conversation as the summer window edges towards its closing stages. Credit for the latest development goes to Foday Manneh, who reported that Liverpool’s interest in the Brighton wide man is not over and that internal di
  
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• 🚨 XIs ready: City face a tough trip to Selhurst Park

  28-08-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 XIs ready: City face a tough trip to Selhurst ParkSelhurst Park rolls out the red carpet this Friday, August 28 (20:00), for an enticing Premier League 2026-27 clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side arrive in good spirits after beating Bournemouth 2-1 in the last round and head into the match with the advantage of having no injury or suspension absences in the squad.
  On the other side, Crystal Palace come into this one desperate for a quick respons
  
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• Halifax sign Allen and Hill

  28-08-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Halifax have signed Derby County midfielder Cruz Allen on a one-month loan deal and also added former Buxton forward Deniche Hill to their squad.Allen, 19, played against the Shaymen for Derby's under-21s in the National League Cup earlier this month.Hill, 22, played under Halifax boss John McGrath last season in National League North.Both players have been named on the bench for the game against Altrincham on Friday.The club have not disclosed the length of deal that Hill has signed.
  
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• Report: Aston Villa still pushing hard to sign Premier League striker

  28-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa still pushing hard to sign Premier League strikerAston Villa Step Up Jean-Philippe Mateta Pursuit as Crystal Palace Exit Tension GrowsAston Villa have moved with real intent in the closing phase of the summer window, with Caught Offside reporting that a £20m offer has now been submitted for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The bid is understood to fall short of Palace’s demands, but the level of interest from Villa appears genuine and persistent.Mateta
  
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• Bristol Rovers boss Evans says key men 'going nowhere'

  28-08-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Evans insists key players will not be leaving Bristol Rovers[Getty Images]Bristol Rovers boss Steve Evans insists he has "carte blanche" to turn down offers for his key players and says there is no desperation to add to his squad ahead of the transfer window closing on Tuesday night.Evans admits that he has been fielding offers for some players who he is determined to keep as the League Two campaign gets into full swing.And the Scotsman is adamant that he has the full backing of chairman H
  
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• Essex dominate against struggling Surrey

  28-08-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rothesay County Championship, Division One, Chelmsford (day two)Surrey 183 & 51-4: Burns 20; Harmer 2-19Essex 279: Elgar 113; Chahar 6-80Surrey (3 pts) trail Essex (4 pts) by 45 runsMatch scorecardDean Elgar's 56th first-class century helped Essex into a commanding position on day two against relegation-threatened Surrey.The 39-year-old former South Africa captain announced his retirement on the eve of his 280th first-class appearance and made sure he would not bow out with a whimper when he
  
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• Transfer round-up, 28 August 💰

  28-08-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer round-up, 28 August 💰🚨 Official announcementsJuventus have loaned midfielder Fabio Miretti to Besiktas until next June 30.Arsenal have officially completed the permanent signing of young forward Igor Tyjon from Blackburn.Como have loaned Álvaro Morata to Leganés in the Segunda División for one season with an option to buy.Arsenal have released winger Reiss Nelson from the final year of his contract.Chelsea have loaned defender Mamadou Sarr to Real So
  
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• 🚨Confirmed XIs: San Siro looks to keep up the perfect record

  28-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed XIs: San Siro looks to keep up the perfect recordSan Siro opens its doors this Friday at 15:45 for Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 Serie A season. AC Milan, under Ruben Amorim, start as clear favorites after opening the campaign with a solid 1-2 away win over Torino. The Rossoneri will look to make home advantage count in front of their fans to stay at the top of the table.
  On the other side come Giovanni Stroppa’s Venezia, desperate to respond after starting the league campai
  
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• England have found another potent new-ball pairing – and they are too good for Pakistan

  28-08-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A portrait of James Anderson and Stuart Broad was unveiled in the Lord’s pavilion ahead of this Test match, a lasting tribute to England’s greatest new-ball partnership sitting among the rest of the great and good of the cricketing fraternity. Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer will surely not join their pace predecessors in watercolour but on the field, at least, a pair that have endured more than their fair share of struggles since eye-catching arrivals into Test cricket are proving a
  
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• 🚨Confirmed XIs: Bayern kick off the Bundesliga against Stuttgart

  28-08-2026 19:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed XIs: Bayern kick off the Bundesliga against StuttgartA new Bundesliga season kicks off! FC Bayern host VfB Stuttgart this Friday at 20:30 CEST at the Allianz Arena for a thrilling edition of the “South Derby.” Vincent Kompany’s side come into it riding high after winning the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup against Borussia Dortmund (1-2), looking to maintain the overwhelming momentum of their preseason in front of their home fans.
  Meanwhile, Sebastian Hoeneß
  
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• Serie A Week 2 Liveblog: Milan vs. Venezia

  28-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Week 2 Liveblog: Milan vs. VeneziaThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from tonight’s Serie A match, as Milan try to build momentum by hosting newly-promoted Venezia.It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The Rossoneri opened their season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory away to Torino, while the Lagunari were beaten at home by Lecce on their return to the top flight
  
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• Serie A official line-ups: Milan vs. Venezia

  28-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A official line-ups: Milan vs. VeneziaMilan host Serie A new boys Venezia with Goncalo Ramos and Alphadjo Cisse, but Luka Modric gets his first club start since April with Davide Bartesaghi.It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on August 2
  
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• Done Deal: Theate return to Bologna on loan with €15m option to buy

  28-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Theate return to Bologna on loan with €15m option to buyBologna have agreed a deal for the return of Belgium international Arthur Theate from Eintracht Frankfurt, on loan with option to buy for €15m.There had already been multiple reports last night that the Rossoblu were in talks with the defender for a potential comeback to the Stadio Dall’Ara.It is now confirmed by Sky Sports Deutschland that the final details were worked out.Theate back at BolognaINGLEWOOD, CALIFOR
  
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• Mayer and Cameron butt heads at final face-off

  28-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron butted heads in their final face-off before Saturday's light-middleweight unification bout in Birmingham.WBA and WBC champion Mayer and Briton Cameron had been cordial during the build-up but tensions spilled over at Friday's weigh-in.As the pair came together to face-off at BP Pulse Arena, Cameron pushed her head into Mayer's and the American held her ground, pushing back before they ended up side-by-side and exchanging verbal insults."She isn't intimidating
  
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• Chelsea give Liverpool late chance to agree elite midfielder deal

  28-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea give Liverpool late chance to agree elite midfielder dealChelsea appear to have gifted a golden opportunity to Liverpool. The Reds have a chance to sign an elite midfielder.Liverpool need to sign a midfielder before that window shuts. They were ridiculously open against Newcastle United, highlighting just how bad they are at controlling the middle of the pitch.Though, these are not new problems. Anfield Watch has highlighted them since at least the start of the year: there's a lack of co
  
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• Relegation-threatened side: keeper lets in BIZARRE goal in 🇪🇸

  28-08-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Relegation-threatened side: keeper lets in BIZARRE goal in 🇪🇸Friday (28) brought a BIZARRE blunder in La Liga. Elche goalkeeper Matías Dituro conceded a strange goal in the match against Racing Santander.After a back pass from the defender, the keeper waited for the ball to reach the box so he could pick it up with his hands. But Yassir Zabiri was quicker. Check this out:The match is still underway. With the current loss, Elche are sitting in the relegation zone, in 18th p
  
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• Leaders Durham build big lead over Gloucs

  28-08-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Bedingham has scored 943 runs at an average of 78.58 this season [Getty Images]Rothesay County Championship, Division Two, Chester-le-Street (day two)Gloucestershire 137: Bracey 60; Aldridge 5-16Durham 331-8: Bedingham 122; Ahmed 2-52Durham (5 pts) lead Gloucs (2 pts) by 194 runsMatch scorecardDavid Bedingham's fifth century of the County Championship season helped promotion chasing Durham consolidate their dominance over Gloucestershire in their Division Two match-up.Bedingham and Ben Sto
  
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