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• Carter-Vickers not haunted by Kairat calamity as Celtic eye progress

  19-08-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The calamitous Champions League play-off defeat by Kairat Almaty a year ago isn't lingering at the back of Cameron Carter-Vickers' mind as Celtic enter the fray at the same stage this season.The defender's European experience last season was a difficult one - he ruptured an Achilles tendon against Sturm Graz in October and didn't play for the rest of the campaign.All water under the bridge as far as Carter-Vickers is concerned as he prepares for Wednesday night's first leg against LASK."The real
  
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• Flaco López: from substitute to Palmeiras' undisputed star

  19-08-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flaco López: from substitute to Palmeiras' undisputed starSeveral Argentine forwards have come through Palmeiras in recent years. And Flaco López’s start at the club made it seem like he would be just another one not to be missed.Meet the new PUMA Ultra 7, Flaco López’s boot. Click here to learn moreBut Flaco’s story was different. The slim striker, who struggled to gain weight and impose himself physically, grew stronger, more confident, and more clinical
  
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• Nedeljkovic joins Rangers from Aston Villa

  19-08-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nedeljkovic [Getty Images]Kosta Nedeljkovic has joined Rangers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa, with the Ibrox club holding a "conditional obligation" to buy the 20-year-old Serbia defender.The right-back moved to Aston Villa from Red Star Belgrade in the summer of 2024, having signed in January, and has since had two successive loan spells with RB Leipzig."Kosta is an athletic and energetic full-back who is keen to get forward, but he also has a real desire to defend and compete, and he
  
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• Gossip: Rams keeper wanted in Italy

  19-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Derby's Sweden international keeper Jacob Widell-Zetterstrom, 28, is a £2m target for Italian side Monza. (Fabrizio Romano)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Andoni Iraola yet to make decision on 21-y/o Liverpool sensation, time is running out

  19-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola yet to make decision on 21-y/o Liverpool sensation, time is running outThe start of Liverpool's 2026-27 Premier League season is now less than a week away. Their opening game is set to come against Newcastle who might be the only other team who have made as many changes to their ranks as the Reds.Both clubs have seen some of their best players leave this summer with nobody really knowing how the game is going to pan out.However, as we get closer to transfer deadline day, decisions
  
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• Gossip: Clarets in race for Bosnian defender

  19-08-2026 11:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Burnley and Southampton have moved ahead of Sheffield United in the race for £4m rated Bosnian defender Anel Ahmedhodzic, 27, who joined Feyenoord from the Blades last summer. (The Star)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Gossip: Saints eye Bosnian defender

  19-08-2026 11:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Burnley and Southampton have moved ahead of Sheffield United in the race for £4m rated Bosnian defender Anel Ahmedhodzic, 27, who joined Feyenoord from the Blades last summer. (The Star)Saints and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, 24, is a target for Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb. (Daily Echo)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Video: Badiashile arrives to complete potential €30m transfer to Napoli

  19-08-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Badiashile arrives to complete potential €30m transfer to NapoliChelsea centre-back Benoit Badiashile has arrived in Italy ahead of his move to Serie A club Napoli, which could be worth a total of €30m if the transfer is made permanent.Badiashile is joining the Partenopei on an initial season-long loan deal at a cost of €3m with an option to buy for a further €27m according to reports in Italy. He is set to become the second defender to sign for Napoli this summer foll
  
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• Jose Mourinho confirms no more Real Madrid signings planned – “I really like the squad”

  19-08-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho confirms no more Real Madrid signings planned – “I really like the squad”It has been a busy summer for Real Madrid, with six signings and numerous departures having already taken place. But after missing out on Rodri to Barcelona, it has been reported that an alternative midfielder could be sought at the request of head coach Jose Mourinho, although this is unlikely to be the case with less than two weeks to go until the transfer window closes.Bernardo Silva, Marc
  
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• Gossip: Potters close on Hirst

  19-08-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Stoke are aiming to complete a deal for Ipswich striker George Hirst in time for the 27-year-old Scotland international to appear for the Potters against Southampton on Saturday. (Pete O'Rourke)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Pogba leaves Monaco after contract termination

  19-08-2026 11:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul Pogba joined Monaco in June 2025 on a two-year deal [Getty Images]Former France midfielder Paul Pogba has left Monaco after his contract was terminated after just one season.Pogba, a 2018 World Cup winner, had a deal with the Ligue 1 side until June 2027 but Monaco said it had ended early because objectives, set by both parties, had only been "partially achieved".The 33-year-old played six matches for Monaco last season, five of which came as a substitute. "Representing this club and the pr
  
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• Gossip: Wolves join race for Cozier-Duberry

  19-08-2026 11:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Wolves have entered the race for Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry, 21, with the England under-20 international remaining a target for Rangers and former loan club Bolton. (The Argus)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Stuttgart’s Jovan Milošević snubs late Udinese bid to finalise Braga move

  19-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stuttgart’s Jovan Milošević snubs late Udinese bid to finalise Braga moveBundesliga side Stuttgart’s Jovan Milošević has chosen SC Braga over Udinese for a transfer. According to an update by Ben Jacobs, Serbian striker Jovan Milošević has opted to sign for Portuguese side Braga, rejecting a late hijacking attempt by Serie A outfit Udinese. Udinese was believed to have matched Stuttgart’s valuation for the 21-year-old, but ultimatel
  
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• Ruggeri and Suzuki become Villa Park's latest arrivals

  19-08-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aston Villa have confirmed the permanent signings of Atletico Madrid left-back Matteo Ruggeri and Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.Ruggeri, who lifted the 2023-24 Europa League title with Atalanta, only joined Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal in July 2025.The 24-year-old made 47 appearances and provided seven assists in all competitions last season, as the La Liga outfit reached the Champions League semi-finals and recorded a fourth-place league finish.Suzuki, who represented Japan
  
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• Raphinha Takes Barcelona Armband as Flick Delays Final Vote

  19-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha Takes Barcelona Armband as Flick Delays Final VoteHansi Flick has named Raphinha as Barcelona’s interim captain for the start of the 2026-27 season, with Eric Garcia and Pedri completing a provisional leadership trio while the club waits on a definitive squad vote.Flick confirms the interim armband holdersSpeaking to Barcelona’s official media, as reported by Barca Universal, Flick explained that he does not want to hold a final captaincy vote until the first-team squad is f
  
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• Palmer-Houlden 'privileged' to join Motherwell from Gillingham

  19-08-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell have made the "perfect addition" with the signing of striker Seb Palmer-Houlden from Gillingham for an undisclosed fee.Palmer-Houlden, 22, has committed to Fir Park until summer 2028, with the club holding the option of a further year.He brings previous Premiership experience, having scored nine goals in 39 appearances on loan at Dundee in the the 2024-25 campaign.Motherwell hope to have the striker available for Thursday's Conference League play-off first leg at home to Freiburg."We'
  
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• Liverpool wonderkid set for key role under Andoni Iraola

  19-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool wonderkid set for key role under Andoni IraolaRio Ngumoha Primed for Bigger Liverpool Role as Bradley Barcola Plan DevelopsLiverpool appear set to hand Rio Ngumoha a more prominent role this season, with Times reporting that the 17-year-old is “likely to feature more from the right” as the club continue efforts to complete the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain.That line alone offers a revealing glimpse into the current thinking around Anfield. Ngumoha has
  
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• West Ham agree loan deal for Leeds striker Piroe

  19-08-2026 10:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joel Piroe scored 73 times in the Championship over four seasons during spells at Swansea City and Leeds United [Getty Images]West Ham United have signed striker Joel Piroe from Leeds United on a season-long loan, with an obligation to buy in the summer of 2027.The 27-year-old scored 73 times in the Championship over four seasons, first with Swansea City before a move to Leeds United, where he was the club's top scorer in the 2024-25 season to help them win the title.However, he failed to find t
  
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• Villa sign goalkeeper Suzuki and left-back Ruggeri

  19-08-2026 10:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zion Suzuki has 28 caps for Japan while Matteo Ruggeri has played for Italy at all levels apart from senior [Getty Images]Aston Villa have confirmed the signings of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left-back Matteo Ruggeri.Japan international Suzuki makes the move to Villa Park from Italian side Parma for a fee in the region of £30m.Italian full-back Ruggeri joins Villa in a deal worth £17m from La Liga side Atletico Madrid.Suzuki, 23, joins despite Emi Martinez's move to Juventus collapsi
  
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• Report: Liverpool could see change of ownership within a year

  19-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool could see change of ownership within a yearLiverpool ownership deal explained as 1892 Holdings secures first refusal on controlling stakeLiverpool’s ownership picture has shifted significantly after 1892 Holdings completed a deal for 38% of the club, a move that immediately adds weight to the debate around FSG’s long-term plans at Anfield. According to Guardian, the consortium led by Amit Bhatia has paid just over £2bn for the minority stake, a figure that kee
  
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• Official: Zion Suzuki joins Aston Villa from Parma after PSG snub

  19-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Zion Suzuki joins Aston Villa from Parma after PSG snubGoalkeeper Zion Suzuki has made the switch from Serie A side Parma to Aston Villa. Parma officially announced the departure of Zion Suzuki earlier today through its X channel. The Japanese shot-stopper signed for Premier League outfit Aston Villa on a contract until the summer of 2031. According to an update by Nico Schira, Aston Villa paid a transfer fee of €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses to seal the per
  
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• Official: Ruggeri joins Aston Villa from Atletico Madrid

  19-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Ruggeri joins Aston Villa from Atletico MadridItalian left-back Matteo Ruggeri has officially been announced as a new Aston Villa player following a season-long stint with Atletico Madrid in LaLiga in 2025-26.Official: Ruggeri joins Aston Villa from Ateltico MadridRuggeri has completed a permanent transfer to join Unai Emery’s Villa; reports from Fabrizio Romano claim that it has cost €25m plus up to €1.5m in bonuses to complete a deal for the 24-year-old. Other reports
  
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• Official: Aston Villa announce €35m Suzuki signing from Parma

  19-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Aston Villa announce €35m Suzuki signing from ParmaAston Villa have officially announced their signing of Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki on a permanent transfer from Serie A side Parma, following the breakdown in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain.Official: Suzuki joins Aston Villa from ParmaVilla have agreed to pay a total package of €35m for the 23-year-old shot stopper and according to reports in Italy, he has signed a five-year contract that will see him th
  
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• Barcelona legend backs Mourinho to strengthen Real Madrid

  19-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend backs Mourinho to strengthen Real MadridDespite having one of the strongest teams in Europe, Real Madrid have been on the short end of the stick in almost all of the El Clasicos they have played since Hansi Flick’s arrival on the FC Barcelona bench.The Merengues have appointed Jose Mourinho to put things right, and the Portuguese coach will once again be looking to put an end to the domestic dominance of the Blaugrana team, just as he did when he joined Real Madrid for his
  
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• Piroe joins West Ham on loan

  19-08-2026 10:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Leeds forward Joel Piroe has joined West Ham on a season-long loan for the 2026-27 campaign.Piroe joined the Whites in 2023 and made his debut in the Championship under Daniel Farke.The 27-year-old was a key figure in Leeds' promotion side during the 2024-25 season as he made 48 appearances and scored 19 times.However, the Suriname international only featured in 21 games last season for the west Yorkshire side and registered one goal.The Hammers have now signed five players over th
  
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• Libertadores and Sula deciders on Wednesday, see today’s schedule 📲

  19-08-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Libertadores and Sula deciders on Wednesday, see today’s schedule 📲Today's Highlights 🔥Copa Libertadores - Round of 1619:00 – Coquimbo Unido x Club Atletico Platense – Paramount+19:00 – Cerro Porteno x Palmeiras – Paramount+
  21:30 – Flamengo x Cruzeiro – Rede Globo, GE.Globo, Paramount+, Ge TV
  Copa Sudamericana - Round of 1619:00 – Atletico MG x Bragantino – ESPN, Disney+ Premium
  21:30 – Torque x Tigre – Paramount+
  
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• Frank, Young and more join MOTD as BBC launches four new YouTube shows

  19-08-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Brentford and Tottenham manager Thomas Frank appeared on BBC Sport's World Cup coverage during the summer [Getty Images]Footballers Toby Alderweireld, Robbie Keane, Ashley Young, and former Tottenham manager Thomas Frank will join Match of the Day as pundits and BBC Sport will launch four new YouTube formats for the new men's football season.The BBC Football YouTube channel will house the quartet of new shows including FANS², The Truth About Football, Golden Goal and Football Hub.The
  
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• Would Lampard take 17th now?

  19-08-2026 10:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Coventry manager Frank Lampard says keeping the club in the Premier League might be the biggest challenge of his career and he would take a 17th-place finish if offered it now.Lampard led the Sky Blues back to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years by winning the Championship last season, a year on from play-off heartbreak.His side are not favourites to be relegated - Hull take up that status - but most bookmakers have Coventry as odds-on to go down.Asked if this represe
  
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• Mourinho faces three major selection calls for Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against Espanyol

  19-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho faces three major selection calls for Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against EspanyolJose Mourinho is closing in on his first official match of his second spell as Real Madrid manager, but according to Mundo Deportivo, three important decisions remain unresolved ahead of Saturday’s La Liga opener against Espanyol.Real Madrid begin their 2026/27 campaign away to Espanyol on August 22, with Mourinho expected to use the match as the first indication of how he plans to utilise his
  
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• Barcelona set strict financial conditions for in-demand defender’s exit

  19-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set strict financial conditions for in-demand defender’s exitBarcelona’s plan to send Hector Fort away from the club is moving closer to a conclusion, but what initially looked like a straightforward move to Borussia Dortmund has become more complicated.In recent days, it appeared that Barça were on the verge of reaching an agreement with Dortmund for the young full-back. The Bundesliga side seemed well placed to secure his signing, only for Real Sociedad to ent
  
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