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• Brighton's set-piece comeback sinks Strasbourg

  01-08-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Brighton scored all of their goals from set pieces as they fought back from 2-0 down to clinch a 4-3 win against Strasbourg to wrap up their week-long training camp in Austria.The Ligue 1 side went two goals up inside the first 14 minutes thanks to Martial Godo and Samuel Amo-Ameyaw, before the Seagulls hit back with two goals in six minutes.Pascal Gross needed a second bite at the cherry to convert his penalty, before assisting team-mate Olivier Boscagli from a free-kick for an im
  
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• New Zealand breaks rank with Oceania to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino

  14-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Zealand’s football federation has withdrawn its support for under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino in a break with the wider Oceania Football Confederation (OFC).New Zealand Football (NZF), the country’s national governing body, has confirmed it will not back the incumbent president, who is losing global support rapidly over his aborted plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup to private investors, when he seeks re-election next year.Support for Infantino has already been wi
  
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• 'Goals will come' says new Plymouth forward Evans

  14-08-2026 09:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Evans scored 11 goals in all competitions for Mansfield Town last season [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle striker Will Evans is confident he will score goals at his new club.The 29-year-old moved to Home Park from Mansfield Town last week and made his debut in the 2-0 Carabao Cup first-round win over Exeter City.Evans drew praise for his work-rate but was guilty of missing a number of good chances to score during the match, which Argyle eventually won thanks to two goals in second-half stoppag
  
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• Wilshere's Luton mould fresh 'identity'

  14-08-2026 09:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Jack Wilshere says his Luton Town side are moulding a new "identity" as he prepares for his first full season in charge of the Hatters.Wilshere joined the League One side in October and has helped stabilise the club after back-to-back relegations, leading them to within a point of the play-offs following an end-of-season run of six wins in seven.He also led the side to a Wembley final as they lifted the EFL Trophy."You come in with a certain idea of how you see the game, but you ha
  
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• Veteran defender no longer untouchable as Barcelona open to major offers

  14-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Veteran defender no longer untouchable as Barcelona open to major offersJules Kounde is no longer considered untouchable at Barcelona, with the club willing to listen to major offers for the French defender before the transfer window closes.According to SPORT, even though Barcelona are not actively looking to sell Kounde and no decision has been made regarding his departure, the club would be prepared to assess a significant proposal if one arrives and suits all parties.The key factor, though, i
  
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• Liverpool now have to battle Euro giants for ‘gifted’ sensation

  14-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool now have to battle Euro giants for ‘gifted’ sensationLiverpool have been linked with a whole host of players this summer. Plenty of changes were expected to take place at Anfield with Andoni Iraola's appointment being the first one.Since then, three new players have been brought in, but, with how broken Liverpool's first-team squad were last season, more changes need to be made.That is, especially if the Reds want to be able to compete with their title rivals such as Manche
  
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• MK Dons boss Warne embraces promotion bid pressure

  14-08-2026 09:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul Warne guided MK Dons to promotion from League Two in his first full season in charge of the club [Getty Images]MK Dons boss Paul Warne says "there is definitely pressure, but it's a good thing" as his side target back-to-back promotions.Warne's side start life back in League One for the first time since 2023 with Saturday's trip to Oxford United, having been runners-up in League Two last season.Before the previous campaign had even finished, MK's chief executive Neil Hart stated that the cl
  
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• Dumfries vs Alexander-Arnold: Mourinho establishes Real Madrid right-back pecking order

  14-08-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dumfries vs Alexander-Arnold: Mourinho establishes Real Madrid right-back pecking orderReal Madrid’s plans at right-back could take an unexpected turn next season, with new signing Denzel Dumfries set to move ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold in Jose Mourinho’s pecking order.According to El Larguero, Dumfries has impressed Mourinho during the opening stages of pre-season and is emerging as the manager’s preferred option on the right side of defence.The Dutchman’s arrival fr
  
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• 📲 LaLiga is back, how much do you know about the new season? Take our quiz

  14-08-2026 09:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 LaLiga is back, how much do you know about the new season? Take our quizTAP HERE TO ACCESS THE QUIZWe’ve been waiting for it. LALIGA returns this weekend. And although we’ll have to wait to see the debuts of the big clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, for now several interesting matches await us.There’s no better time to put your knowledge of the new season to the test. That’s why we’ve put together this LALIGA quiz. Tap it and
  
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• Barcelona eye surprise €80m-rated defender who could be perfect for Flick

  14-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona eye surprise €80m-rated defender who could be perfect for FlickBarcelona’s search for a new defender could still produce a late surprise, with RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba among the players appreciated by the club, reports SPORT.As reported before, sporting director Deco has not completely ruled out another signing before the transfer window closes. Barcelona are still assessing the centre-back market, particularly for a player capable of fitting into Hansi Fl
  
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• Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's FPL assets ranked

  14-08-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport]The Fantasy Premier League season begins on Friday 21 August so, to help managers as you tinker with your teams before the deadline, we've gone through all 20 teams and ranked some of their assets.Our four experts - Pras, FPL Heisenberg, Gianni Buttice and Holly Shand - have each chosen:A talisman - each team's key player and one to own, if you can afford the price.A differential pick - a low-owned player who could end up being an FPL star.A player to avoid - an asset unlikely to just
  
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• FIFA divide widens, New Zealand drops Infantino backing 🇳🇿

  14-08-2026 09:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA divide widens, New Zealand drops Infantino backing 🇳🇿Opposition to Gianni Infantino goes beyond European borders. The New Zealand Football Federation (NZF) has officially announced the withdrawal of its support for the Swiss official’s candidacy ahead of the 2027 FIFA Congress.The Oceanian body is going a step further in its break and has formally requested an independent review of the development of the FIFA Forward Enterprise program. This demand for an external audi
  
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• Barcelona avoid €10m payment to Manchester City after Ferran Torres agreement

  14-08-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona avoid €10m payment to Manchester City after Ferran Torres agreementBarcelona have avoided paying Manchester City €10 million after agreeing a deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Ferran Torres, according to journalist Nil Sola.Torres is set to join PSG for less than €50m and has agreed a five-year contract with the French giants.Barcelona would have paid €10m to City if they had sold Torres for €55m or more, based on a clause in the deal that took the forward to t
  
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• Man City to sell Tijjani Reijnders in £50m deal just a year after joining

  14-08-2026 09:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City are set to sell Tijjani Reijnders to Al Qadsiah after agreeing a £51m deal.The midfielder has accepted personal terms with the Saudi Arabian club as he will leave the Etihad Stadium after just a year. City, whose midfield overhaul is continuing, will make a profit on Reijnders, who cost £46.5m when he joined from AC Milan last summer.Tijjani Reijnders could be headed for the Etihad exit door (Getty)And his departure will mean they have brought in around £100m in
  
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• Sky Sports: Man City reject £55m bid for Rodri

  14-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Man City reject £55m bid for RodriRodri Transfer Latest as Man City Reject Barcelona Bid Amid Enzo Fernandez TalksManchester City have turned down a fresh Barcelona offer for Rodri, with Sky Sports reporting that a £55m bid has now been rejected. The Spanish champions remain intent on striking a deal, but City’s valuation has so far held firm in a developing Rodri transfer saga that could shape the rest of their summer.The position from the Etihad is clear. City are
  
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• Rangers make offer for striker Kelsy - gossip

  14-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Rangers chase Venezuela striker and agree loan deal for left-back as Celtic are linked with Bosnian based in Czech Republic...Rangers have submitted a bid in the region of £7.5m for Portland Timbers striker Kevin Kelsy but the MLS club are not looking to sell and the 22-year-old Venezuelan is not pushing to leave. (Tom Bogert on X)Rangers have agreed a deal to sign former Hearts left-back James Penrice from AEK Athens on loan with a buy option clause. (Fabrizio Romano on X)Ra
  
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• Liverpool star moves closer to the exit after Fabrizio Romano update

  14-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star moves closer to the exit after Fabrizio Romano updateCurtis Jones Transfer Latest: Inter Move Edges Closer After Fabrizio Romano UpdateLiverpool transfer news has spent much of this summer circling around arrivals, but this Fabrizio Romano update points the spotlight firmly at a possible exit. And it is a significant one.According to Fabrizio Romano on X, Inter have completed a fresh piece of business involving Davide Frattesi, with Romano using his familiar “here we go.&rdq
  
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• Injury to 23-year-old Real Madrid star changes everything for Mourinho’s transfer plans – report

  14-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injury to 23-year-old Real Madrid star changes everything for Mourinho’s transfer plans – reportReal Madrid could still make changes before the transfer window closes, but any further business is expected to depend heavily on player departures.One name that had emerged as a possible exit is Raul Asencio, although an untimely injury has complicated both his future and Real Madrid’s plans to bring in another defender.According to an update from Melchor Ruiz, relayed by Defensa Ce
  
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• Barcelona priority target admits he ‘made a mistake’ over handling of transfer situation

  14-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona priority target admits he ‘made a mistake’ over handling of transfer situationBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez may have gone quiet in recent days, but the Argentine striker’s future continues to draw attention in Spain.According to Cadena SER, Alvarez has spoken openly with his Atletico Madrid teammates and admitted that he made mistakes in the way he handled the situation surrounding Barcelona’s interest.The report suggests that the striker has accep
  
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• FC Ptit Déj: a decade of La Liga 🏆, Barça 🤝 PSG

  14-08-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FC Ptit Déj: a decade of La Liga 🏆, Barça 🤝 PSGHow much would Ashley Young cost in 2026? 💸With today’s transfer market, any player can quickly see their market value skyrocket.ESPN UK asked Ashley Young to estimate his price in his prime.What do you think — is he overrating himself or not at all?La Liga over a decade 🏆If La Liga had been decided over 10 years, who would have been champion?Over 380 matches played, Barça would have d
  
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• ❌ No trip to Marseille, Simeone leaves Julián Álvarez in Madrid

  14-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ❌ No trip to Marseille, Simeone leaves Julián Álvarez in MadridDiego Pablo Simeone has announced Atlético de Madrid’s official squad for the final pre-season fixture against Olympique de Marseille. The main talking point in the rojiblancos’ travelling party is the notable absence of Julián Álvarez. The Argentine striker will remain in Madrid amid growing media attention over his future and whether he will stay at the club.The attacker’s
  
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• Rodri asks Man City permission to skip training as Barcelona hope to complete deal by Monday

  14-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri asks Man City permission to skip training as Barcelona hope to complete deal by MondayBarcelona have been in negotiations with Manchester City for quite some time now to try to reach an agreement for the transfer of Rodri.It has been almost a week since the 30-year-old Ballon d’Or winner gave Barça the green light and agreed personal terms.Since then, Rodri has been patiently waiting for the two clubs to reach an agreement on a transfer fee, but that has not happened yet.Now,
  
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• Real Madrid midfield still searching for rhythm; transfer move could now depend on key condition

  14-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfield still searching for rhythm; transfer move could now depend on key conditionReal Madrid’s midfield situation remains one of the key talking points this transfer window, but the club may be forced to stand still unless there is a change within the current squad.According to El Larguero, Real Madrid are not entirely satisfied with how their midfield is functioning, with the current group still struggling to find the right rhythm. However, any new move in the market a
  
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• Real Madrid agree €10m La Fabrica sale as striker heads to Strasbourg

  14-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid agree €10m La Fabrica sale as striker heads to StrasbourgReal Madrid have generated a lot of money this summer from player sales, while funds have also been raised via the triggering of sell-on clauses. The club is not finished yet in this regard, and they agreed their latest departure in the last 24 hours.Over the last few years, Real Madrid have targeted the sales of La Fabrica talents, with all deals including a sell-on clause and/or buy-back clause. This summer alone, they h
  
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• 🥐 Busy transfer market, 5️⃣ stories to start Friday

  14-08-2026 08:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Busy transfer market, 5️⃣ stories to start FridayThe summer transfer market is entering its most frantic phase, with astronomical moves among Europe’s football giants. From the imminent agreement between FC Barcelona and PSG for Ferran Torres to Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero’s triumphant arrival in the Spanish capital, the sports headlines this August 13 are packed with plot twists, multimillion-euro deals, and institutional decisions that will shape the 2
  
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• Can Chelsea go from 10th to title again?

  14-08-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can Xabi Alonso get more out of Cole Palmer and co this season? [Getty Images]Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League 10 years ago but incredibly were champions of England just a year later under new manager Antonio Conte.After finishing in the same position last season, with no European football again and a new manager in Xabi Alonso, can the Blues repeat the feat?A similar situationChelsea's Premier League record in 2025-26 is almost identical to when they finished mid-table under interim
  
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• Real Madrid hit by major defensive shortage ahead of La Liga opener

  14-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid hit by major defensive shortage ahead of La Liga openerReal Madrid are heading into the start of the new La Liga season with an early concern at the heart of their defence, as injuries have left Jose Mourinho with only three fit senior centre-backs for the opening match against Espanyol.According to AS, Eder Militao is still recovering from the long-term injury issues that affected him last season, while Raul Asencio is expected to spend around six weeks on the sidelines after suffer
  
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• Barcelona structure Ferran Torres’s PSG sale to avoid €10 million Manchester City payment

  14-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona structure Ferran Torres’s PSG sale to avoid €10 million Manchester City paymentBack when Barcelona signed Ferran Torres in 2022, the Catalan club were going through one of their most difficult periods as a footballing institution.Years of financial mismanagement by former presidents had finally caught up with Barça, with the club losing their best ever player, Lionel Messi, in the summer before the season.The club had virtually no money to spend for two or three succe
  
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• New Zealand break with OFC to withdraw Infantino support

  14-08-2026 08:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Infantino would require 106 votes to win a fourth term as Fifa president [Getty Images]New Zealand have broken rank with Oceania's football governing body to become the latest nation to withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino.Infantino has lost support from three regional confederations - Europe's Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Concacaf (North and Central America and the Caribbean) - over his aborted plans to sell 20% of the World Cup's commercial rights to private
  
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• Juventus finalising Jhon Lucumí deal, announcement imminent

  14-08-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus finalising Jhon Lucumí deal, announcement imminentIn recent hours, several outlets have confirmed that Juventus have agreed a deal in the region of €20 million for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumí.As further confirmed by ilBiancoNero editorial director Romeo Agresti, Juve are close to finalising the deal with the 28-year-old Colombia international, who is set to earn a net annual salary of €2.5 million per year, marking a significant bump on his last contract with th
  
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