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• Brentford draw 'probably a fair result' - James

  31-08-2026 07:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United winger Dan James says the draw against Brentford was "probably a fair result" given the Bees' strength in the opening half and Leeds' dominance in the second. "First half, they were definitely the better team and we were half a yard off it," James told BBC Radio Leeds. "But in the second half we showed what we should have done from the start."We got the goal quite late, but from then on there was only one team that was going to score the next goal. Unfortunately we could't do that."
  
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• Mourinho’s injury-prevention plan: The four players Real Madrid are building around

  31-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho’s injury-prevention plan: The four players Real Madrid are building aroundJose Mourinho has settled on his insurance policy for the season, and it is not about star power. Rather, it is about survival.According to a report from Defensa Central, the Real Madrid manager has identified a specific group of players, namely, Eduardo Camavinga, Alvaro Carreras, Brahim Diaz and new arrival Yan Diomande, as the players he intends to lean on to keep his squad fresh and competitive across a
  
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• Jose Mourinho talks Huijsen, Bellingham, Camavinga, Diomande after Real Madrid 4-0 Malaga

  31-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho talks Huijsen, Bellingham, Camavinga, Diomande after Real Madrid 4-0 MalagaReal Madrid continued their winning run in La Liga at the start of the season as they got another impressive win at the Santiago Bernabeu last night. The Merengues beat the newly-promoted Malaga side with a 4-0 scoreline, with Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Arda Guler all getting on the scoresheet.Jose Mourinho was naturally quite happy with his team’s performance, which would especially be the ca
  
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• The day's 5️⃣ stories: Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona, top Madrid...

  31-08-2026 09:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The day's 5️⃣ stories: Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona, top Madrid...Current events, the matches, and the end of the transfer window all came together... So, to keep everything organized, let’s go over the five stories you can’t miss this August 31.Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona📸 Alex Caparros - 2026 Getty ImagesFC Barcelona were looking for a center-forward and, with the Julián Álvarez deal becoming complicated, they have wrapped up the signing of Gabriel J
  
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• Mora and Lulli favored to start over Soule, Molina vs Lecce

  31-08-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mora and Lulli favored to start over Soule, Molina vs LecceAfter their 4-0 opening-day victory against Fiorentina, Roma are eager to confirm their form at 6:00 PM at the Via del Mare against Eusebio Di Francesco’s Lecce. Gian Piero Gasperini will certainly start with the Dybala-Malen pairing, with Mora ahead of Soulè for the third-choice attack. The other contender is on the right flank: Lulli or Molina? The 2007-born player, who trained in the Giallorossi youth system, is expected
  
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• Andoni Iraola has just found Liverpool's next Sadio Mane

  31-08-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola has just found Liverpool's next Sadio ManeAndoni Iraola's time at Liverpool has probably been a lot tougher than he expected it to be.The Spaniard likely thought that he'd be upgrading teams after joining Liverpool from Bournemouth and, while the stature of the Anfield outfit is obviously much greater than the Cherries, it feels like Iraola's old team are performing much better than his current crop of players.Most people expected there to be a massive rebuild at Anfield after they
  
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• Roma planning to sign two wingers before transfer deadline

  31-08-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma planning to sign two wingers before transfer deadlineIn the final hours of the transfer window, Roma are aiming to bring in at least one attacking winger to complete Gian Piero Gasperini’s attack. They lack a player capable of running at pace and quickly turning the tables. Currently, the leading candidates are Luiz Henrique and Leweling, while keeping an eye on Gittens’ future. The hottest option is the Brazilian, which Botafogo are also interested in, given that the Germans re
  
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• ☕️🥐 Breakfast FC: miss of the season already 🤣, new Olise meme 😭

  31-08-2026 09:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 Breakfast FC: miss of the season already 🤣, new Olise meme 😭We already have the miss of the season 😱Congratulations to Olympiakos’ Mexican striker Armando Gonzalez, who treated us to the miss of the season as early as August.Minimalist warm-up for Olise 😭Michael Olise really does nothing like anyone else, as shown by this very unusual warm-up.Bruno Fernandes’ masterclass on video 🔥With a hat-trick and an assist, Bruno F
  
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• Barcelona executive explains why Gabriel Jesus could be perfect for Hansi Flick: ‘The great thing about him is…’

  31-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona executive explains why Gabriel Jesus could be perfect for Hansi Flick: ‘The great thing about him is…’Gabriel Jesus is closing in on becoming a Barcelona player, but the Brazilian striker will not arrive at Camp Nou to be judged by how many goals he scores.The Arsenal forward is expected to arrive in Barcelona today before completing the formalities of his move, with the transfer set to be made official before the window closes. And while his recent injury probl
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool have reignited their interest in rapid forward

  31-08-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool have reignited their interest in rapid forwardLiverpool Reactivate Yankuba Minteh Talks as Right Wing Search Enters Crucial StageLiverpool’s late-window search for a new right winger appears to have narrowed significantly, with fresh movement now emerging around Brighton forward Yankuba Minteh. Credit to Foday Manneh, who reports that discussions have been reactivated as the Merseyside club push to address a major gap in their attack before the deadline.The situation
  
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• Done deal: Robinio Vaz set to join Hull City on loan

  31-08-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done deal: Robinio Vaz set to join Hull City on loanIt’s a hectic time for Roma’s transfer market. The summer transfer window is closing in on the club (September 1, 8:00 PM), and yesterday the Giallorossi announced the arrivals of Balerdi and De Roon. D’Amico is also seeking reinforcements in attack and is creating the necessary space to make at least one more signing. Robinio Vaz, in fact, will leave the capital in the next few hours. The 2007-born player, signed during the J
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur target move for Serie A attacker

  31-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur target move for Serie A attackerTottenham Weigh Christian Pulisic Move as Spurs Accelerate Search for Attacking ReinforcementsTottenham’s late-window planning has shifted quickly after missing out on Cody Gakpo, and attention is now turning towards a fresh group of attacking targets. According to TeamTalk, Spurs have made enquiries over AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic as they push to strengthen before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.The situation appears to have deve
  
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• Dean Huijsen’s revival: From World Cup snub to Real Madrid starter under Mourinho

  31-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dean Huijsen’s revival: From World Cup snub to Real Madrid starter under MourinhoDean Huijsen is proving he belongs at Real Madrid, and this time the numbers back it up.The 21-year-old centre-back has started every minute of Real Madrid’s opening three matches this season, against Espanyol, Real Sociedad and Malaga.This puts him in the same bracket as Thibaut Courtois and Kylian Mbappe as the only ever-present players in Jose Mourinho’s side so far. For what it is worth, i
  
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• The transfers to watch before window closes

  31-08-2026 08:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez, Cody Gakpo and Enzo Fernandez are among players who could have new clubs by Tuesday [Getty Images]The summer transfer window may have been open since 15 June but several Premier League clubs are still scrambling to get key deals over the line before Tuesday's 23:00 BST deadline.From Julian Alvarez and Enzo Fernandez to Cody Gakpo and Ismaila Sarr, some of football's biggest names could yet be on the move. But they will have to battle the clock to earn their dream moves before the
  
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• Atletico Madrid gave Julian Alvarez written consent for Barcelona move – report

  31-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid gave Julian Alvarez written consent for Barcelona move – reportAtletico Madrid privately gave Julian Alvarez written permission to discuss a move to Barcelona, despite the club’s public insistence that no deal with the Catalan side would ever be entertained.That’s according to an update from El Chiringuito TV, which claims Atletico put their approval in writing to the Argentine striker, directly contradicting the hardline stance the club has taken in public thro
  
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• Forest 'were the better team' - Hodge

  31-08-2026 08:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Steve Hodge says Oliver Glasner's side "were the better team" against Liverpool and should have won the game.Forest fans were dreaming of a third consecutive league win at Anfield when Morgan Gibbs-White gave them the lead from the spot, but Liverpool rallied again and Victor Munoz's late strike ensured the points were shared."We should have won [the match] with the chances we created, especially in the first half," said Hodge on BBC Radio Nottingham. "We were
  
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• Man Utd new stadium plans on track

  31-08-2026 08:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says the club remains on track to build a new stadium close to the present site at Old Trafford.Trafford Council are in the middle of a series of consultation events around their Old Trafford Masterplan, of which the new stadium is the centrepiece.When the consultation period finishes on 22 September, tweaks can be made to the project before planning and financing can start to be arranged.United are yet to explain how they will fund th
  
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• Malaga manager raises foul complaint over build-up to Bellingham’s goal in Real Madrid defeat: ‘We have to bleed to earn a foul.’

  31-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malaga manager raises foul complaint over build-up to Bellingham’s goal in Real Madrid defeat: ‘We have to bleed to earn a foul.’Malaga manager Juan Francisco Funes has admitted that his side was overwhelmed by Real Madrid’s explosive start at the Santiago Bernabéu, while also raising questions over the decision-making in the build-up to Jude Bellingham’s opening goal.Malaga arrived in Madrid knowing the scale of the challenge against a star-filled Real Madri
  
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• Full financial details of Gabriel Jesus’ Barcelona transfer – Romano

  31-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Full financial details of Gabriel Jesus’ Barcelona transfer – RomanoBarcelona have completed a deal that few saw coming, agreeing terms to sign Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus for a fee in the region of €10 million.Now, Fabrizio Romano has laid out the full financial breakdown of the transfer, confirming that documents have been exchanged between the two clubs. The Italian journalist states that the agreement includes a €10 million fixed fee, up to €4 million in add
  
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• He'd just signed his contract: Forward set for three months out due to latest injury blow

  31-08-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He'd just signed his contract: Forward set for three months out due to latest injury blowLiverpool are in the process of remodelling their frontline. The departure of Mohamed Salah on a free transfer opened up a gap on the right side of the attack. Richard Hughes has already tied up the signings of wingers Victor Munoz and Bradley Barcola.There are also plans afoot to sell Cody Gakpo and we can expect Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa to also take their leave.Liverpool will also be hoping to si
  
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• Courtois explains what Real Madrid must improve despite Malaga thrashing: ‘First half is the model to follow’

  31-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Courtois explains what Real Madrid must improve despite Malaga thrashing: ‘First half is the model to follow’Thibaut Courtois has urged Real Madrid to turn their dominant first-half performance against Malaga into the standard for the rest of the season, despite the goalkeeper acknowledging that the team lost some of its intensity after the break.Real Madrid swept Malaga aside 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu, with three goals arriving before half-time as the hosts produced the ki
  
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• Arsenal make new move to convince Barcelona target Julian Alvarez amid Atletico Madrid tensions

  31-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make new move to convince Barcelona target Julian Alvarez amid Atletico Madrid tensionsArsenal are set to make fresh contact with Julian Alvarez’s camp in the coming hours, as the London club steps up their pursuit of the Atletico Madrid striker before the transfer window shuts.According to Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari, representatives for Arsenal will speak directly with Alvarez’s entourage in an attempt to change his mind about a return to English football. The
  
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• 'Plenty of positives to take' from Everton draw - Hill

  31-08-2026 07:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bournemouth defender James Hill says "there's plenty of positives to take" from their 1-1 draw with Everton, despite conceding in the 91st minute to deny them their first three points of the season.Everton captain James Tarkowski thumped home the leveller after both Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Christie failed to clear Hayden Hackney's corner.Speaking to BBC Radio Solent, Hill said: "It's a first point on the board and we'll go back and look at where we need to improve, but it's still
  
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• Report: Liverpool have made contact over blockbuster £130m move

  31-08-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool have made contact over blockbuster £130m moveLiverpool Open Rayan Talks as Bournemouth Forward Emerges in Late £130m Transfer PushLiverpool have made contact with Bournemouth over Rayan, with the 20-year-old now emerging as a serious option as the club reshapes its attack before the deadline. The latest update comes via Matt Thielen on X, who reports that discussions have been opened regarding the Brazilian forward’s availability.This sits within a wider end-o
  
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• Report: Newcastle United set to battle Sunderland for Serie A star

  31-08-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United set to battle Sunderland for Serie A starNewcastle Transfer News: Matias Soule Battle Emerges With SunderlandNewcastle United have moved into contention for Matias Soule, adding a fresh layer to one of the more intriguing late-window stories. According to TeamTalk, the Magpies are now competing directly with Sunderland for the Roma attacker, with the 23-year-old increasingly viewed as a realistic market opportunity before the deadline.Soule has been a long-running target
  
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• 'It's not a good relationship, it's a deal for money' - Emery

  31-08-2026 07:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicolas Jackson, Emi Martinez, Morgan Rogers and Alejandro Garnacho have all moved between Chelsea and Villa this summer [Getty Images]Unai Emery has insisted that there are no "good relations" between Chelsea and Aston Villa after a series of transfers between the clubs.On Sunday Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez joined Chelsea from Villa,completing the eighth deal between them in the past four years.Martinez's move to Chelsea comes after Nicolas Jackson's transfer the other way last week.
  
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• Career gone wrong? Ex-Germany player in the Regionalliga at 30

  31-08-2026 07:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Career gone wrong? Ex-Germany player in the Regionalliga at 30We can probably all still remember Max Meyer. More precisely, how he was predicted to have a great career and outstanding potential. And what became of it: not all that much.Now, one of the biggest "what if" careers seems to be coming to an end on football’s big stage. As 'Sky' and 'Reviersport' report, Meyer is stepping away from the professional game at just 30 and will play in the Regionalliga West for Rot-Weiß Oberhaus
  
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• América are clear leaders: how the Liga MX table stands

  31-08-2026 06:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  América are clear leaders: how the Liga MX table standsMatchday 6 of the Apertura 2026 came to an end amid a battle for qualification. At this stage of the tournament, the standings are beginning to take shape, and this is how they ended after this weekend’s matchups.América pulls away at the top, and with the win over Puebla, they reached six straight matches without a defeat.Toluca and Tijuana remain in pursuit, while Chivas were beaten by Atlas, followed by Querétar
  
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• 🗣️ Obed Vargas's future could lie with Sevilla or Getafe

  31-08-2026 03:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ Obed Vargas's future could lie with Sevilla or GetafeObed Vargas’ future remains a mystery, but with only a few days left before the close of the transfer window in Europe, the Mexican could be headed for a new destination.With his departure from Atlético de Madrid seemingly imminent, there has been talk of a possible move to Getafe; however, the deal has not yet been finalized due to a lack of available non-EU player spots.Then, this Sunday, Sevilla emerged as a n
  
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• 📊 Giants stuck in the bottom four: updated Brasileirão table

  31-08-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Giants stuck in the bottom four: updated Brasileirão tableSix matches continued the 25th round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (30).The round will officially come to an end this Monday (31), when Remo and Coritiba face off at Mangueirão at 8 pm (Brasília time).The Sunday “goal fest” started early, with a 3-3 draw between Athletico-PR and Fluminense at Arena da Baixada.Later, in the afternoon, Santos made history by beating Corinthians (1-0) for th
  
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