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• Breakouts & wildcards: Hull City's Herrington

  19-08-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eli Junior Kroupi, Igor Thiago and Nico O'Reilly were among the breakout stars who made their mark on the Premier League last season - but who will be next?BBC Sport's TV and radio commentators have picked 13 players they believe are worth watching out for over the next few months.Hull City's Lucas Herrington is on the list...Before moving to Major League Soccer, Herrington played for Brisbane Roar in Australia's A-League, making his senior debut for them at the age of 17 years and three months,
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Ezri Konsa 'completes move' from Aston Villa to Arsenal

  21-08-2026 09:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Ezri Konsa 'completes move' from Aston Villa to ArsenalEzri Konsa has completed his move to Arsenal from Aston Villa in a deal worth £51m, plus a further £4m in potential add-ons.That's according to David Ornstein of the Athletic who says that the England international has signed a four-year contract with the option of a further year after completing his medical with the Premier League champions.Konsa made 286 appearances for Villa after joining the club from Bren
  
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• 'Brilliant away performance' as Hibs leave Belgium with buckets of belief

  21-08-2026 09:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  To the tune of 'Hibs away, uh-huh uh-huh, I like it, uh-huh uh-huh,' supporters of the Edinburgh club were bouncing in Belgium on Thursday night.Not only because chairman Ian Gordon lumped £40,000 behind the bar at the fanzone venue earlier in the day, but because their side took an almighty step towards the £5m-plus bounty, which comes with a place in the Conference League proper, with a goalless draw away to KAA Gent.David Gray, rightly, hailed "a brilliant away performance" but wa
  
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• Santiago Bernabeu becomes only La Liga stadium excluded from new referee transparency protocol

  21-08-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Santiago Bernabeu becomes only La Liga stadium excluded from new referee transparency protocolLa Liga have introduced a new rule this season under which referees will give pre-match and post-match interviews during broadcasts to explain their decisions.However, according to SPORT, the new transparency protocol will apply to 19 grounds in the league, but not the Santiago Bernabéu.The Bernabeu has been excluded because of Madrid’s restrictions concerning broadcasters’ connection
  
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• Premier League 2026/27 predictions: Champions, top four, signing of the season and more

  21-08-2026 09:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League is back after a busy summer following the World Cup and excitement is building with a sense of great opportunity at both ends of the table. Arsenal will begin their title defence and hope to capitalise on immense change and uncertainty spreading around the league. After Pep Guardiola’s seismic departure, the debut managerial campaigns for Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso, Matthias Jaissle, Pierre Sage, Oliver Glasner, Marco Rose and Alvaro Arbeloa bring intrigue.
  
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• Inverness dream big after dark days - watch Partick Thistle match on BBC

  21-08-2026 09:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inverness Caledonian Thistle led against Hearts before losing heavily last weekend [SNS]In fewer than 12 months, Inverness Caledonian Thistle have gone from being a Scottish League 1club in administration to potential dark horses for a return to the Premiership.Scotland great James McFadden tipped them as one of the teams to watch this season during BBC Scotland's first live Championship match of the season.Some managers baulk at the pressure such predictions can bring, but Caley Thistle boss Sc
  
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• Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona faces major obstacle as Inter Milan make stance clear

  21-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona faces major obstacle as Inter Milan make stance clearBarcelona’s wait for Julian Alvarez is beginning to create a problem of its own. With the transfer window moving into its final weeks and negotiations still stuck, Deco has been forced to keep other options alive.One of those options is Lautaro Martinez.The Inter Milan captain would be open to the idea of joining Barcelona if the opportunity arose, and contact has already been made with his representati
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Ligue 1 returns 🤩, Aubameyang like a kid 🙏

  21-08-2026 09:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Ligue 1 returns 🤩, Aubameyang like a kid 🙏Ligue 1 is back 🔥That’s it, Ligue 1 is back! This Friday evening, OM host Strasbourg at the Vélodrome for a highly unpredictable clash between two clubs that lost key players over the summer.To mark the start of the new league season, we’re offering you a look at Opta’s predictions for the final Ligue 1 title race.Unsurprisingly, PSG are way out in front with a 67.4%
  
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• Would Marmoush joining Tottenham be a masterstroke or risk?

  21-08-2026 09:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marmoush joined Man City in January 2025 for 70m euros (£59m) [Getty Images]Tottenham are looking to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with talks between the clubs progressing.No agreement has yet been reached, but the Egypt international could become the latest addition to Roberto De Zerbi's squad, with the north London club's summer spending looking set to exceed £300m.Spurs have already spent £229.5m on centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke and midfielders Sandro Tonali a
  
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• Real Madrid in line for 50% windfall as Nottingham Forest target former Castilla starlet with release clause over €30 million

  21-08-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid in line for 50% windfall as Nottingham Forest target former Castilla starlet with release clause over €30 millionReal Madrid’s habit of including sell-on clauses in most Castilla sales they make is seeing them profit massively this summer transfer window.Los Blancos have put a lot of emphasis on using their academy to fund their first team, and this is a strategy that has worked really well so far.Now, according to Radio Galega (h/t Madrid Zone), Madrid could be handed an
  
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• Liverpool deal for PSG star can't happen until 2027

  21-08-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool deal for PSG star can't happen until 2027Rewind a few weeks and Liverpool were facing a centre-back crisis.Virgil van Dijk didn’t travel for the preseason tour to the United States leaving head coach Andoni Iraola with a dearth of viable options.Jeremy Jacquet was still struggling with injury - along with Giovanni Leoni - while Joe Gomez’s injury on tour added to the problems.With Ibrahima Konate departed for Real Madrid we saw Mor Talla Ndiaye, Ifeanyi Ndukwe and even Luke
  
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• Reason why Hansi Flick stripped Frenkie de Jong of Barcelona captaincy – report

  21-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reason why Hansi Flick stripped Frenkie de Jong of Barcelona captaincy – reportFrenkie de Jong kept playing for the Netherlands despite carrying an injury. He then went on holiday and returned to Barcelona later for medical tests. That sequence did not sit well with Hansi Flick.The Barcelona manager’s response was to temporarily remove De Jong’s captain’s armband, a decision that, according to El Larguero, came directly from Flick rather than the club.It has created an un
  
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• Girona players linked with Old Firm - gossip

  21-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reports from Spain indicate Rangers are interested in Girona winger Kim Min-su, 20. (Sun)Speculation suggests Rangers will pay £8m for South Korean Kim. (Scotsman - subscription required)Rangers manager Derek McInnes is confident the club "will get" further recruits. (Sun)McInnes hopes to have "a couple of additions in" before their next Scottish Premiership match away to Aberdeen on 30 August. (Record - subscription required)The Rangers boss believes new recruits will improve the performa
  
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• 🥐 Ambition, unveilings, signings... 5️⃣ stories shaping Friday

  21-08-2026 08:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Ambition, unveilings, signings... 5️⃣ stories shaping FridayThe transfer market is entering its final days packed with key moves among Europe’s biggest clubs. Official unveilings, ultimatums in the boardrooms, and the arrival of goals in LaLiga define a day in which the ambition of the new signings promises to shake up the football landscape.Diomandé shows his ambition at MadridReal Madrid’s new player spoke in an interview with SportyTV. The Ivorian foo
  
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• ⚽️ Football is BACK! Europe’s top leagues live on NOW 🔥

  21-08-2026 08:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚽️ Football is BACK! Europe’s top leagues live on NOW 🔥The countdown has officially begun: football is coming back. The new season is ready to put the spotlight back on three of the leagues fans look forward to most: Serie A, the Premier League, and the Bundesliga. Three tournaments, three completely different ways of experiencing football, but with the same essential ingredient: matches you won’t want to miss.It all starts again with Serie A, where every matchda
  
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• Report: Arsenal considering move to sign Serie A forward

  21-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal considering move to sign Serie A forwardArsenal Eye Kenan Yildiz as Mikel Arteta Refines Summer Transfer PlansArsenal are assessing whether a move for Kenan Yildiz can be made this summer, with Mikel Arteta still intent on strengthening the left side of his attack before the new campaign. According to Independent, the Juventus forward is firmly under consideration after the club missed out on their preferred option.Arteta has been clear internally that he wants to add quality in
  
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• “Everyone has written him off” – Liverpool star backed to silence his critics

  21-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Everyone has written him off” – Liverpool star backed to silence his criticsAlexander Isak Has a Point to Prove in Liverpool’s New SeasonLiverpool do not need a complicated story here. They need goals, availability and a centre-forward who looks like a £125m striker. That is the starting point with Alexander Isak heading into the new campaign.Credit to Troy Deeney for BBC Sport, who cut through the noise and landed on the central issue. As he put it, “They ar
  
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• Sutton's opening weekend predictions v Courteeners frontman Liam Fray

  21-08-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The score is Machines 1-0 Humans - at least when it comes to predicting football results, anyway.AI - in this case Microsoft chatbot CoPilot - finished top of the BBC predictions league at the first attempt last season, but will it stay there?BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton, his guests and the BBC readers will be hoping to strike back, and land a blow for the human race."It was a final-day defeat for me, that is how close I came to the title," Sutton said."But I keep reading how AI m
  
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• French icon backs Jose Mourinho to win titles with Real Madrid: ‘I believe it’

  21-08-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  French icon backs Jose Mourinho to win titles with Real Madrid: ‘I believe it’Real Madrid are on a mission to undo the ghosts of the past two seasons, especially the fact that they have not won a single major title in over 700 days now.As they head into the new season, they do so with a refreshed dressing room, new signings that transform the look of the entire team and a manager who arrives with his clear set of ideas.Jose Mourinho has been chosen as the architect of Real Madrid&rsq
  
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• The composure and leadership of a Manchester City centre-back could be crucial for Enzo Maresca

  21-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The composure and leadership of a Manchester City centre-back could be crucial for Enzo MarescaManchester City signed Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace during the January transfer window. Guehi made an immediate impact for Pep Guardiola’s side last season and quickly established himself as a valuable piece of Manchester City’s defence. Marc Guehi was a late arrival for Manchester City’s preseason after his efforts for England at this summer’s World Cup. Heading into the 2026
  
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• Barcelona priority target Julian Alvarez rejects Arsenal after Atletico Madrid agree to negotiate exit

  21-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona priority target Julian Alvarez rejects Arsenal after Atletico Madrid agree to negotiate exitBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has taken another dramatic turn, with the Argentine rejecting a possible move to Arsenal despite Atletico Madrid agreeing to negotiate his departure.According to Mundo Deportivo, Atletico have changed their position after Alvarez made his desire to leave increasingly clear, both publicly and internally. The Madrid club is now willing to discuss a
  
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• 🗞️ Diomande, Cancelo, Lautaro... transfer talk leads Thursday’s back pages

  21-08-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Diomande, Cancelo, Lautaro... transfer talk leads Thursday’s back pagesThe transfer market is heading into its red-hot final stretch as Spanish football raises the curtain with intense league clashes and strategic last-minute moves.Among the day’s biggest headlines, the spotlight is split between the unveiling of new signings in Madrid and Barcelona and the search for alternatives in the Blaugrana attack.Signings and key figures at Real MadridMarca leads with Dioman
  
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• Real Madrid legend backs PSG star for Ballon d’Or ahead of Mbappe: ‘Number 1 without hesitation’

  21-08-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend backs PSG star for Ballon d’Or ahead of Mbappe: ‘Number 1 without hesitation’In a FIFA World Cup year, the Ballon d’Or is often decided by the result of the global event and performances at the same time.The situation this time around, however, is queer.Spain, who won the World Cup, had no clear bona fide overperformer and won because of their collective efforts. The teams that had clear standout individuals, meanwhile, all fell short.Lionel Messi, Real
  
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• Barcelona preparing first offer for Inter Milan captain below €100 million

  21-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona preparing first offer for Inter Milan captain below €100 millionLautaro Martinez’s links with Barcelona could be heading towards an important new stage, with the Catalan club reportedly preparing its first offer for the Inter Milan captain.Barcelona’s interest in the Argentine striker is said to be genuine, and the club now believe there is a realistic chance of opening negotiations with Inter. As such, according to El Chiringuito TV, the Blaugrana are working on
  
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• Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Man City's Savinho

  21-08-2026 08:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham have agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign winger Savinho for £75m, with a further £10m in potential add-ons.Savinho, 22, will now have a medical before signing a long-term deal with Spurs. The Brazilian's move to north London has been more than 12 months in the making,with Spurs failing in a bid to sign him last summer.Savinho opted to remain at Etihad Stadium, but his game time was limited under Pep Guardiola last term when he made just seven Premier League starts.Ha
  
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• How to watch Newcastle vs Liverpool live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  21-08-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four months ago, Newcastle and Liverpool fans expected their sides would still be led by Eddie How and Arne Slot when the 2026-27 Premier League season kicked off but both clubs will have new managers in charge when they face off on Sunday.Howe watched as Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimaraes all made their way out of the club before he eventually stepped down himself on July 30. A year after Alexander Isak forced his way out to join Liverpool, perhaps Howe had seen enough and felt h
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Tottenham 'agree £85m deal' to sign Savinho from Man City

  21-08-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Tottenham 'agree £85m deal' to sign Savinho from Man CityTottenham have agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign winger Savinho for £75m, with a further £10m available in potential add-ons, according to the BBC.The 22-year-old Brazil international has been given permission to undergo a medical in north London before completing his move to Spurs.Savinho is expected to sign a long-term contract with Tottenham once the transfer is finalised over the next 24 h
  
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• Real Madrid summer signing names Cristiano Ronaldo his idol: ‘The pictures say everything’

  21-08-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid summer signing names Cristiano Ronaldo his idol: ‘The pictures say everything’Real Madrid signed talented Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig this summer for a mammoth fee of €140 million.That price tag was a clear reflection of the kind of faith Los Blancos had in the teenage sensation who had taken the Bundesliga by storm last season.After signing for Madrid, Diomande reiterated that he was honoured to play for the Spanish club and that he was not feeli
  
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• Premier League 2026/27 matchday 1 predictions: New era beckons as Newcastle vs Liverpool headlines opening weekend

  21-08-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League 2026/27 matchday 1 predictions: New era beckons as Newcastle vs Liverpool headlines opening weekendThe 2026/27 Premier League season is finally here, with the opening weekend set to offer the first taste of another thrilling campaign.From Arsenal’s bid to retain their crown to a host of new managers and promoted sides looking to make their mark, Matchday 1 promises to provide an early glimpse of what could lie ahead.Arsenal vs Coventry CityBuoyed by a 3-0 rout of Manchester
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms two forwards coming when Gakpo is sold

  21-08-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms two forwards coming when Gakpo is soldLiverpool’s long-stated aim in this summer’s transfer window is adding one-v-one quality out wide. The plan was to add Yan Diomande but after RB Leipzig knocked back the Reds’ bid the Ivorian 19-year-old joined Real Madrid instead.Since then the focus has been on bringing in Bradley Barcola. It’s proving to be a tricky task indeed however with Paris Saint-Germain intending to ask for £145m before letting
  
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