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• Blackpool re-sign Luton striker Yates on loan

  26-08-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jerry Yates scored four goals in 18 Championship appearances for Sheffield Wednesday last season [Shutterstock]Blackpool have re-signed Luton Town striker Jerry Yates on a season-long loan deal.The 29-year-old previously scored 42 goals in 124 league appearances for the Tangerines between 2020 and 2023.He joined Luton from Swansea City last August but scored just twice in 22 League One appearances before joining Sheffield Wednesday on loan for the second half of the campaign.He could feature for
  
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• O'Reilly hailed as 'shining example' after PFA award win

  26-08-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City full-back Nico O'Reilly has been hailed as a "shining example" after collecting the PFA Men's Young Player of the Year award on Tuesday.The 21-year-old made a match-winning contribution by scoring two goals in last season's Carabao Cup final and also won the FA Cup, as well as helping England to third place at the World Cup.O'Reilly's accolade at Manchester's Opera House means five of the past six winners of the award have come through City's academy, following in t
  
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• Johansson on Motherwell 'doing their thing' & having belief at Freiburg

  26-08-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Conference League play-off second leg with Freiburg in Germany, with the hosts leading 3-1. Here are some of his key points.On the mindset going into this game given Motherwell trail by two goals from the first leg at Fir Park, Johansson says they will try to "do our best to perform with our style of play at top of mind" and "to do as good as we can".The manager's message this week has been that "we're goin
  
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• How to watch Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  26-08-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola oversees his first Premier League match at Anfield early Saturday when Oliver Glasner's Nottingham Forest arrive in pursuit of a first win of the season.The Reds came back twice against new-look Newcastle United in Week 1 but a win was expected and Iraola will very much want Alexander Isak and his teammates to be much, much better at both ends in their home opener.MORE — Liverpool v Nottingham ForestGlasner's Forest lost 1-0 to Leeds United in Week 1 and then were blanked by
  
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• Kaio Jorge apologises for derby challenge, camp tries to calm spat

  26-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kaio Jorge apologises for derby challenge, camp tries to calm spatAfter the hard challenge that led to defender Ruan Tressoldi’s dangerous fall in the derby in the Copa do Brasil, Cruzeiro forward Kaio Jorge sent a message to apologize.Both players are represented by the same agency, C2 Sports, which confirmed the information and has been working behind the scenes to try to ease tensions between them.According to the agency, the Atlético defender had not yet seen the message.The att
  
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• Bradley Barcola has packed his bags: Ready to jet out for nine-figure deal

  26-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola has packed his bags: Ready to jet out for nine-figure dealLiverpool are in the hunt to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain. The 2024/25 Premier League champions retain an interest in the 23-year-old stretching all the way back through this summer’s transfer window.Richard Hughes has so far been unable to come to terms with PSG over an acceptable package for the France winger. The two-time European champions’ valuation of Barcola looks excessive - especially
  
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• Darmian could return to Torino as Inter exit nears

  26-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darmian could return to Torino as Inter exit nearsTorino director Gianluca Petrachi is reportedly considering a free-transfer move for Inter defender Matteo Darmian, who is open to returning to Turin.According to Tuttosport, Petrachi is accelerating his efforts as Darmian’s contract with Inter is due to expire on June 30. The report says Inter have already communicated their intention not to renew the agreement, opening the way for the defender’s departure.Matteo Darmian in action du
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against Real Sociedad – no changes

  26-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against Real Sociedad – no changesHaving taken all three points in their league opener, Real Madrid take on Real Sociedad in their second game of the season later today.It will be a special night as it marks the team’s first game at the Santiago Bernabeu this season and gives fans their first chance of watching the new signings in action. Ahead of the game, Jose Mourinho has announced his starting lineup for the clash against the Basque gia
  
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• Rangers finalize deal for Portland Timbers striker Kevin Kelsy

  26-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Kelsy has scored 16 times in 43 appearances for Portland.Photograph: Soobum Im/MLS/Getty ImagesRangers have acquired forward Kevin Kelsy from Major League Soccer’s Portland Timbers, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told the Guardian on Wednesday. That source requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the agreement. The deal, worth $13m (£9.5m) – potentially more if Kelsy hits certain performance goals for Rangers – also inclu
  
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• Malago eyes Immobile for FIGC leadership team alongside Ranieri and Zola

  26-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malago eyes Immobile for FIGC leadership team alongside Ranieri and ZolaGiovanni Malago has reportedly approached Ciro Immobile about a role within the Italian football federation, just weeks after he announced his retirement from playing.According to Calciomercato.com, citing Corriere della Sera, the idea originated with the FIGC president himself, with a telephone conversation said to have taken place between the two men. Neither party has confirmed or denied that the contact occurred.Italy te
  
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• Chelsea closing in on €40m deal for Atalanta starlet Ahanor

  26-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea closing in on €40m deal for Atalanta starlet AhanorChelsea are making significant progress towards signing Honest Ahanor, with a deal worth around €40m taking shape.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, citing Sky Sport Italia, direct talks between the London club and Atalanta have advanced decisively, with personal terms in the process of being finalised.ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 14: Gustav Isaksen of SS Lazio competes for the ball with Honest Ahanor of Atalanta BC during the Serie
  
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• How to watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester City live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  26-08-2026 19:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca's first away day in charge of Manchester City kicks off Week 2 of the Premier League season when Crystal Palace plays hosts at Selhurst Park on Friday.City came back to beat Bournemouth 2-1 at the weekend with a pair of late goals from defenders assisted by Rayan Cherki, and now Erling Haaland will hope to give his side a more predictable name on the score sheet.MORE — Crystal Palace v Man CityPalace couldn't find a way to the scoreboard under new boss Pierre Sage in Week 1, b
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool star is moving closer to exit

  26-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool star is moving closer to exitStefan Bajcetic Nears Celta Vigo Move as Liverpool Midfield Exit List GrowsStefan Bajcetic is moving closer to a summer departure from Liverpool, with Celta Vigo advancing in discussions over personal terms as the Spanish side work towards an agreement for the midfielder.The latest development was reported by Fabrizio Romano on X, who stated, “Celta Vigo are closing in on personal terms agreement with Stefan Bajcetic to join f
  
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• Former Real Madrid Castilla star’s Premier League move collapses, ruins club’s €8.5 million windfall

  26-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid Castilla star’s Premier League move collapses, ruins club’s €8.5 million windfallReal Madrid’s summer has been special so far in terms of academy player sales, and the club has accumulated serious profits not only from direct sales but also in terms of indirect windfalls.As of earlier this week, Los Blancos were even set to receive yet another such unexpected gift – this time from former academy star Javi Rueda who plays at Celta Vigo.The youngster
  
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• Olaofe hopes goal makes selection tough for bosses

  26-08-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tanto Olaofe started his career with Millwall [Getty Images]Lincoln City striker Tanto Olaofe says he hopes his first goal on his full debut for the club will make it more difficult for head coaches Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw to decide on their best team in the Championship.The Imps have had a tough start to life back in the second tier for the first time in 65 years, losing both their first two league games.But their form in the Carabao Cup has been much better - beating fellow Championship side
  
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• Champions League draw: How it works, format, qualified teams, how to watch

  26-08-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates with the trophy following the UEFA Champions League Final 2026 match between PSG and Arsenal.Etsuo Hara via Getty ImagesThe 2026-27 UEFA Champions League draw will take place Thursday in Monaco where we will find out the complete fixtures for the League Phase of the competition, which begins Sept. 8.Paris Saint-Germain is the reigning back-to-back champion after defeating Arsenal following penalty kicks in June's final. Only Real Ma
  
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• Sunderland sign French defender Laplacette

  26-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland sign French defender LaplacetteSunderland have completed the signing of French defender Tess Laplacette on a permanent deal.The Lady Black Cats announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 27-year-old defender joins Sunderland off the back of a spell with French Arkema Première Ligue club Olympique de Marseille. Laplacette has enjoyed two spells with Les Marseillaises. She has spent eight years of her career with the club. The defender won two
  
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• Deal agreed for exceptional 23-year-old

  26-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deal agreed for exceptional 23-year-oldLiverpool’s summer transfer campaign is far from finished. Deals are active for Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh - although there needs to be some downward movement on the expected fees in the case of both wingers.Barcola is available for around £120m per various reports as Paris Saint-Germain make provisions for the 23-year-old’s exit.Brighton are gaining confidence over extracting the maximum fee for Minteh meanwhile and their valuatio
  
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• Report: Galatasaray close to Milan’s €50m Leao valuation as Villa wait

  26-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Galatasaray close to Milan’s €50m Leao valuation as Villa waitGalatasaray have submitted an improved offer for Rafael Leao, proposing €45m plus bonuses to Milan for the Portugal forward.According to Goal Italia, citing Turkish transfer journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, the Istanbul club have structured the bid with easily achievable bonuses in an attempt to close the gap on Milan’s €50m valuation.JAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Rafael Leao of AC Milan shoots
  
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• How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  26-08-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham Hotspur revolution hopes the home crowd can help it off the mat when intriguing Newcastle United visit North London on Saturday.Spurs were comprehensively beaten by Brentford in Week 1 as new signings Sandro Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Marcos Senesi — amongst others — were expected to do much better in De Zerbi's first season opener with the club.MORE —Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle UnitedNewcastle surprised in an opposite way, as the sales of To
  
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• Raskin nears exit as Rangers close in on Kim deal

  26-08-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicolas Raskin has made 149 Rangers appearances [SNS]Nicolas Raskin could be on his way out of Rangers, having not travelled to Jablonec for the club's Conference League play-off second leg, while the club are close to signing Kim Min-su from Girona.Belgium international Raskin, 25, has been linked with Fenerbahce in recent days and, although manager Derek McInnes did not go into detail regarding the interest in him, Rangers are preparing for life without the midfielder.While Raskin's three-and-
  
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• Details of Hansi Flick’s crucial meeting with Barcelona defender that changed everything

  26-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Details of Hansi Flick’s crucial meeting with Barcelona defender that changed everythingAlejandro Balde’s situation has taken a sudden turn over the past 24 hours, and the player has gone from being definitely departure-bound to staying for next season.What has been clear throughout the process is that there was friction between Hansi Flick and the left-back, likely over the player’s lack of commitment.The manager, in fact, left the player out of the team’s match-day squa
  
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• Hull FC bring in centre Swann on two-year deal

  26-08-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull FC currently sit 11th in Super League [SWPIX.COM]Hull FC have signed Wynnum-Manly Seagulls centre Jordan Swann on a two-year deal for next season.The 24-year-old Australian has scored 10 tries in 13 appearances for the Queensland Cup side this season.He is the fifth player to commit to the Black and Whites for the 2027 season."As all outside backs will tell you, I like to work hard out of backfield, but when we get into good ball, I like to execute; quick hands, strong fends, and right-foot
  
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• Godfrey in squad as McInnes discusses transfers & importance of Jablonec tie

  26-08-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Rangers manager Derek McInnes has addressed the media before Thursday's Conference League play-off second leg at Jablonec, with the Ibrox side holding a 1-0 lead. Here are the key points from what he had to say.Team news: defender Ben Godfrey has been added to the squad after injury but Belgium midfielder Nico Raskin has not travelled because of a potential transfer away from the club.Interest in Raskin has "stepped up" in the past couple of days and McInnes says "something may or may not h
  
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• Chelsea progressing move for Honest Ahanor and why a deal would be great

  26-08-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea progressing move for Honest Ahanor and why a deal would be greatChelsea have been interested in a move for Atalanta talent Honest Ahanor and their move for the Serie A talent is now quickly progressing.The Blues made initial contact with La Dea over a move and were keen on the idea of signing him.Gianluca Di Marzio has now reported that progress is being made to sign the teenager, with the London club having spoken to Atalanta for Marco Palestra already this summer. They are taking advan
  
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• Noah Atubolu extends Freiburg contract amid transfer talks

  26-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Noah Atubolu extends Freiburg contract amid transfer talksNoah Atubolu has extended his contract with Freiburg, according to Sky Germany. This decision is expected to open the door for a loan move away from the club, with Eintracht Frankfurt said to be interested in the goalkeeper. The contract extension runs until 2027 and is intended to keep the player from leaving the club on a free transfer. Atubolu was reportedly in a move to the English Premier League initially but is set to remain in the
  
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• Santiago Beltrán, a goalkeeper to dream of for the future

  26-08-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Santiago Beltrán, a goalkeeper to dream of for the futureSantiago Beltrán understood from a very young age that guarding the goal for River Plate demanded more than talent: it required character. Between architectural plans and the demands of the pitch, he patiently and diligently built the foundations of his professional dream.Discover the new PUMA Ultra 7, Santiago Beltrán’s new boots. Click here to learn moreFate put him to the test when a serious ligament injury br
  
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• Keven Schlotterbeck set to join Southampton

  26-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Keven Schlotterbeck set to join SouthamptonKeven Schlotterbeck is close to a move to English Championship side Southampton, according toSky Germany. The report states that the 29-year-old center back is undergoing a medical to seal the move worth €4.5m including add-ons. Schlotterbeck spent the last two seasons at Augsburg, where he was captain. He has made a total of 152 Bundesliga appearances and has scored 10 goals. Last season, Southampton were close to gaining promotion to the Premier
  
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• Sheffield United sign West Ham United midfielder Houssein on loan

  26-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United sign West Ham United midfielder Houssein on loanSheffield United have completed the signing of West Ham United midfielder Halle Houssein on a season-long loan deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blades this afternoon.The 21-year-old midfielder joined West Ham United in summer 2022 after leaving Arsenal and she has continued her development with the East Londoners. Houssein has made a number of first team appearances for The Ha
  
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• Premier League giants deemed Barcelona defender’s wages to be too ‘high’

  26-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League giants deemed Barcelona defender’s wages to be too ‘high’Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has had a rough couple of days, especially as he was left out of the team’s trip to Elche by the manager.Hansi Flick’s decision to drop the player made it clear that his future at the club was uncertain, and news immediately emerged of a possible departure this summer.Manchester United, in particular, stood out with interest in the left-back and were even said
  
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