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• Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract

  21-07-2026 10:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Scott has two years left on his current contract with Bournemouth [Getty Images]Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract with growing Premier League interest in the England Under-21 international.The Cherries have made it a summer priority to tie Scott down to fresh terms but as things stand there is no agreement.The development comes amid interest from Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Manchester City and Chelsea.BBC Sport reported in June that Arsenal saw an appr
  
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• Napoli open talks with Chelsea over a deal for out-of-favour striker Nicolas Jackson

  20-08-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli open talks with Chelsea over a deal for out-of-favour striker Nicolas JacksonNapoli have entered the race to sign out-of-favour Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the Serie A club has contacted Chelsea to inquire about what it would take to sign the Senegal international.Jackson is among several centre-forwards Napoli are considering. Contacts between Napoli and Chelsea have been confirmed, although there is currently no indication that the Italian club h
  
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• Manchester City are reportedly set to bid for a World Cup winner but is it a move that is doomed to fail?

  20-08-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City are reportedly set to bid for a World Cup winner but is it a move that is doomed to fail?It is no secret by now that Enzo Maresca wants to bring Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City. Maresca knows Fernandez well from their time working together at Chelsea and City are in the midst of rebuilding their midfield. Chelsea’s self-imposed deadline of 5pm last Friday for written offers of £120 million to be submitted for Enzo Fernandez has long passed. Howeve
  
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• Premier League predictions 2026-27: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four

  20-08-2026 07:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Arsenal ended a 22-year wait to be Premier League champions last season, but can they successfully defend their crown?That is the next target for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, whose side finished seven points clear of nearest rivals Manchester City last time out. So, who will challenge them in 2026-27? We asked 26 BBC TV and radio pundits to pick their top four, with explanations for their selections.We've also asked AI's opinion, and included what Opta's 'supercomputer' came up with too.The A
  
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• Hurzeler and Dunk on ticket refunds, artificial pitch and Tromso

  20-08-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler and captain Lewis Dunk have been speaking to the media before Thursday's Europa Conference League qualifier against Tromso at Romssa Arena (kick-off 18:00 BST).Here are the key lines from Hurzeler's news conference:Carlos Baleba – the subject of an approach from Manchester United – Kaoru Mitoma and Stefanos Tzimas are doubtful starters due to injury and Yankuba Minteh is out.There could be starts for new signings Pascal Struijk, Luka Vuskovic and Promise
  
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• Man City eye move for Adam Wharton to replace Rodri

  20-08-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City eye move for Adam Wharton to replace RodriManchester City are eyeing a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton to replace Rodri.Rodri completed his £51 million move to Barcelona just days ago, and The Sun now reports that Wharton is high on Man City’s list of potential replacements.The Spanish midfielder’s exit has left Man City with a sizable gap to fill in the middle of the park.Man City’s midfield void is exacerbated by Tijjani Reijnders’ imminen
  
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• 'Carrick will have variety and options'

  20-08-2026 07:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Manchester United's midfield reconstruction is nearing completion.After signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa in the space of 24 hours of each other last month, there has been an element of 'will-they, won't-they' about the past five weeks.At times, it felt the 'third midfielder' search has taken on a life of its own.Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni was heavily touted, so too Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Roma's Manu Kone. In more recent days, the name of F
  
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• The big question facing Serie A after decline and upheaval

  20-08-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thus far, 2026 has been chastening for the fallen giants of world football. For Italy, it has been the year of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bodo/Glimt, the Balkan team meaning a third consecutive World Cup took place without the Azzurri, the Norwegian side eliminating Internazionale from the Champions League. There were other indications of decline – a Champions League table with the reigning Scudetto winners Napoli in 30th or Italy’s sole representatives in the last 16, Atalanta, goin
  
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• 🚨 First quarter-final clash confirmed in the Copa Libertadores

  20-08-2026 04:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 First quarter-final clash confirmed in the Copa LibertadoresThis week is key for the continuation of the Copa Libertadores, and the first quarterfinal matchup of the competition has already been confirmed.Fluminense’s win over Independiente Rivadavia in a penalty shootout set up a clash with Platense in the next knockout round, after the Argentine side made a historic debut in the tournament by beating Coquimbo Unido and advancing to the quarterfinals.Qualified teams waiting for
  
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• How did it stay out? Jorginho’s INCREDIBLE save in Fla 🆚 Cruzeiro, watch 🎥

  20-08-2026 04:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How did it stay out? Jorginho’s INCREDIBLE save in Fla 🆚 Cruzeiro, watch 🎥Jorginho made a heroic play during Flamengo’s qualification for the Libertadores quarterfinals this Wednesday (19).The midfielder prevented a Cruzeiro goal three minutes into the second half, when the score was 1-0 in favor of the Rubro-Negro side.William sent a cross into the box, the ball took a deflection off Samuel Lino, and it came within millimeters of fully crossing the goal line.It only
  
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• Flamengo beat Cruzeiro, go through in Libertadores with worldies; watch 🎥

  20-08-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flamengo beat Cruzeiro, go through in Libertadores with worldies; watch 🎥Flamengo have qualified for the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.The qualification came this Wednesday (19) with a 2-1 win over Cruzeiro at the Maracanã.Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino scored Flamengo’s goals in the match. Lucas Romero found the net for Cruzeiro.In the first leg, the teams had drawn 1-1 at the Mineirão.Watch the match highlights below:
  The match began with total dominance from the home
  
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• Flamengo beat Cruzeiro, go through in Libertadores cracker, watch 🎥

  20-08-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flamengo beat Cruzeiro, go through in Libertadores cracker, watch 🎥Flamengo have qualified for the Libertadores quarterfinals.The spot was secured this Wednesday (19) with a 2-1 win over Cruzeiro at the Maracanã.Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino scored Flamengo’s goals in the match. Lucas Romero found the net for Cruzeiro.In the first leg, the teams had drawn 1-1 at the Mineirão.Watch the match highlights below:
  The match began with total control from the home side.Flamengo
  
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• Did this Swiss youngster just score goal of the season in MLS? 🚀

  20-08-2026 03:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Did this Swiss youngster just score goal of the season in MLS? 🚀Well then. We've just seen one of the best goals we're going to see all year in MLS as Swiss youngster Noah Streit sent an absolute rocket into the top corner. CF Montréal were level with Columbus heading into the dying minutes of the match before Streit went on a solo run and hit a ridiculous strike into the corner. The run, the hit, the venom on the strike. It's an easy candidate for goal of the seaso
  
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• 🎥 CF Montréal keeper produces almighty howler

  20-08-2026 02:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 CF Montréal keeper produces almighty howler These days we see more and more goalkeeper howlers as teams look to play out of the back with regular occurrence. Keepers are asked to much more than stop shots, but sometimes we get a reminder of why they didn't grow up to be outfield players. Tonight against Columbus, Montréal keeper Thomas Gillier became the latest victim as he absolutely whiffed when the ball was played back to him by his teammate. A disa
  
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• Atlético draw with Bragantino and go through in Copa Sul-Americana 🎥

  20-08-2026 02:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético draw with Bragantino and go through in Copa Sul-Americana 🎥Atlético have reached the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana.The team advanced in dramatic fashion this Wednesday (19), with a 2-2 draw at Arena MRV.In the first leg, in Bragança Paulista, Galo had won 1-0.In Wednesday’s match, Bragantino opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time through Eric Ramires.Atlético leveled the score right at the start of the second half with Maycon.In
  
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• Palmeiras win away at Cerro Porteño and go through in the Libertadores 🎥

  20-08-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras win away at Cerro Porteño and go through in the Libertadores 🎥Palmeiras are in the Libertadores quarterfinals.The spot was secured this Wednesday (19) with a 1-0 win at La Nueva Olla stadium in Paraguay.Gustavo Gómez scored the only goal of the match in the closing stages of the first half.He rose above the Cerro defense from an Arias corner and headed the ball into the net.In the first leg, at Nubank Parque, the teams had drawn 1-1.See the match highlights below:
  
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• Palmeiras dispatch Cerro Porteño to go through in the Libertadores

  20-08-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras dispatch Cerro Porteño to go through in the Libertadores Palmeiras are in the Libertadores quarterfinals.The spot was secured this Wednesday with a 1-0 win at La Nueva Olla stadium in Paraguay.Gustavo Gómez scored the only goal of the match in the closing stages of the first half.He rose above the Cerro defense from an Arias corner and headed the ball into the net.
  The matchPalmeiras did not start well and saw Cerro Porteño create more attempts throughout the first
  
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• Celtic find value in 'special' Duran - but does ambition reach further still?

  20-08-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Camilo Duran's second goal of a breathless night in Glasgow told you much about the direction of travel in this Champions League play-off - at 3-0, Celtic, barring the collapse to end all collapses, are heading back to the big league.It also told you plenty about what they hope to do when they get there, the type of stuff they want to play, the ambition, the class, the ruthlessness. Taking your pick of Celtic's three terrific goals is not an easy feat, but that third one is worth some examinatio
  
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• Liverpool contract talks with winger denied by the Athletic

  20-08-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool contract talks with winger denied by the AthleticThe Athletic are playing down the idea that Ibrahim Mbaye has already agreed personal talks with Liverpool.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.PSG want to sell Ibrahim Mbaye, and Liverpool are interested in buying him, but things aren’t as advanced as some are making out, according to the Athletic.There had been talk thi
  
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• USMNT striker Damion Downs 'attracting MLS interest' 🇺🇸

  20-08-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USMNT striker Damion Downs 'attracting MLS interest' 🇺🇸 USMNT and Southampton striker Damion Downs is attracting interest from a handful of MLS teams, according to Southampton insider Alfie House. The 22-year-old spent half of the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Bundesliga side Hamburg, failing to score in 12 matches. Yet Downs is seen as one to watch in American circles, and has generated interest from MLS clubs as a result. The forward was called up by USMNT bos
  
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• 📋 Flamengo and Cruzeiro named for Libertadores quarter-final decider

  20-08-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Flamengo and Cruzeiro named for Libertadores quarter-final deciderFlamengo and Cruzeiro have announced their lineups for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16.This Wednesday’s match (19) takes place at the Maracanã, one week after the teams drew the first leg at Mineirão.If the match ends in another draw, the team advancing to the quarterfinals will be decided on penalties.
  See below for the starting lineups:FlamengoLeonardo Jardim has left Bruno Henri
  
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• Manchester United Are Genuine Contenders For This Talented Full-Back: Good Option For Carrick?

  20-08-2026 00:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Genuine Contenders For This Talented Full-Back: Good Option For Carrick?In a recent report, Het Laatste Nieuws mentioned that Manchester United are genuine contenders for Club Brugge full-back Joaquin Seys. It has been claimed that the Red Devils have shown concrete interest in recruiting the Belgian youngster this summer.Seys’ Rapid Rise In Belgian FootballThe 19-year-old enjoyed a decent run of form at the Belgian club in the previous campaign as he managed to put i
  
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• Celtic Set To Rival Italian And Spanish Teams For This Versatile Midfield Star: Why They Should Step Up Interest

  20-08-2026 00:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Set To Rival Italian And Spanish Teams For This Versatile Midfield Star: Why They Should Step Up InterestIf a recent transfer update from the Italian journalist Lorenzo Lepore is believed to be true, Celtic are plotting a summer move for Cheick Souare. But they are not alone in the race for the Viktoria Plzeň midfield ace, as the Serie A duo Genoa and Monza and Spanish outfit Getafe are also in the mix, with the latter’s €2.5m bid rejected amid the €3.5-4m asking fee
  
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• Done Deal: Jones permission to fly for Inter medical, €35m including bonus from Liverpool

  20-08-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Jones permission to fly for Inter medical, €35m including bonus from LiverpoolItalian sources confirm Liverpool have given Curtis Jones permission to travel for his Inter medical after agreeing a fee worth €30m plus €5m add-ons and a sell-on clause.Sky Sport Italia were first with the news, followed by Fabrizio Romano and others, after the clubs had reached a verbal agreement this afternoon.The total sum is believed to be circa €35m including performance-related bo
  
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• Celtic hero hailed for ‘world-class performance’ in Champions League win

  20-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin O’Neill hailed Camilo Duran’s “world-class performance” after the summer signing scored two stunning goals in Celtic’s 3-0 win over LASK in the first leg of their Champions League play-off. The 24-year-old Colombian forward slammed a volley into the top corner to double Celtic’s lead on the night then added what could be a vital third by firing another unstoppable shot following a wonderful team move. Duran, who scored five Champions League goals for Qa
  
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• Duran scores twice as Celtic beat LASK to take big step towards Champions League

  19-08-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Champions LeagueCeltic 3 - 0 LASK FTCeltic took a huge step towards the Champions League as two stunning Camilo Duran strikes helped carve out a commanding first-leg play-off lead against LASK.The Colombian struck fabulous efforts either side of half-time after a wonderful finish from Bejamin Nygren set the Scottish champions on their way.LASK did threaten throughout and had the ball in the Celtic net twice in the first-half, but both goals were ruled out for offside.The sides meet again in
  
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• 'Celtic made LASK look normal' - pundits on rampant first-leg victory

  19-08-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pat Bonner: "In the next leg they still have a lot of work to do, and they have to do it well, but Celtic have shown with the way they played tonight that they should be in the Champions League."And I think when they get there, they will get better."Kasper Schmeichel on TNT Sports: "The players, the club, the fans needed a night like this."After the first five minutes, Celtic were dominant. This is one of those special nights and they've put themselves in an incredible position."Scott Brown: "It
  
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• 🚨 EA FC 27: the best La Liga players revealed

  19-08-2026 23:50 via tech.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 EA FC 27: the best La Liga players revealedEA SPORTS continues to reveal the individual FC 27 ratings little by little. On Wednesday evening, the top 27 highest-rated Liga players were officially unveiled.Unsurprisingly, Kylian Mbappé, who was already known to be the highest-rated player in this edition, has the best rating in the Spanish league.Three France national team players are in Liga’s top 27: Aurélien Tchouaméni, Ibrahima Konaté, and Kylian Mb
  
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• Manchester City Are Still Showing Interest In This Chelsea Full-Back: Should Maresca Move In For Him?

  19-08-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Still Showing Interest In This Chelsea Full-Back: Should Maresca Move In For Him?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Manchester City are still showing interest in Chelsea full-back Malo Gusto. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club have launched a fresh enquiry to sign the French defender this off-season.Gusto’s Impressive Form In English FootballGusto enjoyed a decent run of form at the West London club in the previous campaign when he put
  
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• Man City join Man Utd in Kone race - Thursday's gossip

  19-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City look set to rival neighbours Manchester United for Manu Kone, Aston Villa interested in Tosin Adarabioyo and Tottenham in talks over Man City duo.Manchester City have identified Roma's Manu Kone as a potential signing, with the France midfielder, 25, having already been linked with rivals Manchester United this summer. (Mail)Aston Villa are interested in signing Chelsea's English defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 28, as a potential replacement for Ezri Konsa following Arsenal's deal for
  
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