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• Cause for optimism at The Valley

  16-08-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]You could sense it.That renewed optimism, a classic pre-season cliche, maybe, but at The Valley there was a buzz. A hum in the sunshine from those - young, and old - giddy with excitement. This south-east London stadium was alive with anticipation before the game - both sets of fans hoping for better than last season. More play-off places; more hope.Twenty years ago Charlton were embarking on their most recent Premier League campaign. The road back to within any kind of range of it
  
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• Liverpool target Barcola not in PSG squad as Lens win Super Cup

  16-08-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  French Champions' TrophyLens 1 - 0 Paris Saint-Germain FTBradley Barcola was in the France squad which finished fourth at this summer's World Cup [Getty Images]Liverpool target Bradley Barcola was left out of Paris St-Germain's squad as they were narrowly beaten by Lens in the French Super Cup.Barcola has been linked with a move to Anfield this summer, with Liverpool reportedly prepared to pay somewhere in the region of £100m for the 23-year-old.The France forward, who has also been intere
  
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• Manchester City accept Barcelona bid for Rodri transfer

  16-08-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have accepted a bid of £65.4m from Barcelona for Rodri. Spain’s World Cup-winning captain is set to leave the Etihad Stadium to join the LaLiga champions and leave City with the question of how to replace him. Barcelona had two previous offers for Rodri refused with City deeming the first, of just £38.4m, not serious but their third bid matched City’s valuation. Rodri, who had been reluctant to sign a new deal, has entered the last year of his contract and
  
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• Patience will be required as Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City side comes together

  16-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Patience will be required as Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City side comes togetherManchester City fell to a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal today in the FA Community Shield at the Principality Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side was far too polished for Enzo Maresca’s side and they thoroughly deserved their convincing victory. Coming out of the match, it is clear that it will take time for Enzo Maresca’s side and system to come together. Patience is needed while Maresca puts his City side to
  
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• One big move looks set to pave the way to another for Manchester City

  16-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One big move looks set to pave the way to another for Manchester CityRodri is set to depart for Manchester City to complete his move to Barcelona. Manchester City’s midfield general will get his move back to Spain, which he has desired. David Ornstein has reported for The Athletic that Barcelona will pay £65 million plus £10 million in add-ons to sign Rodri. Rodri’s imminent departure does look to have paved the way for City to finally complete their move to sign Lille mi
  
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• Manchester City 0 Arsenal 3: City are swept aside by Mikel Arteta’s side

  16-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City 0 Arsenal 3: City are swept aside by Mikel Arteta’s sideManchester City 0Arsenal (Riccardo Calafiori 1′, Kai Havertz 28′, Martin Ødegaard 48′,Manchester City have been comprehensively beaten in the FA Community Shield today by Arsenal at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Riccardo Calafiori’s goal after 25 seconds set the tone and Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard also scored to secure an impressive win for Mikel Arteta’s side. Th
  
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• A massive exit from Manchester City looms and they must find a viable solution to cover it

  16-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A massive exit from Manchester City looms and they must find a viable solution to cover itRodri returned to Manchester City on Friday. However, it always seemed that Rodri’s return to City was going to be fleeting. That is exactly how it has transpired. It has now been reported that Barcelona have agreed a deal with City to sign Spain’s World Cup-winning captain. Manchester City will now have to get to work to find a way to fill the void left by Rodri’s imminent departure and a
  
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• Roma optimism grows over move for Porto talent Rodrigo Mora

  16-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma optimism grows over move for Porto talent Rodrigo MoraRoma are increasingly optimistic about reaching an agreement with Porto for highly-rated youngster Rodrigo Mora after stepping up their efforts to sign the Portuguese talent.According to Corriere dello Sport, negotiations have accelerated again after briefly reaching a stalemate over the Ferragosto holiday. Roma have now improved their proposal to Porto, prompting renewed confidence that the transfer can be completed.Sporting director D&
  
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• Napoli interested in former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Ceballos

  16-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli interested in former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder CeballosNapoli have reportedly made an approach for Dani Ceballos as they look to strengthen Massimiliano Allegri’s midfield, with the experienced Spaniard also attracting interest from Juventus.According to Sportal, the Partenopei have already submitted an offer to Ceballos’ representatives after the midfielder became a free agent following his lengthy spell at Real Madrid.Ceballos, 30, is also in contact with Real Betis
  
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• Liverpool vs Como – Official Lineups as Inter target Jones misses out

  16-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool vs Como – Official Lineups as Inter target Jones misses outCurtis Jones has been left out of Liverpool’s squad for their second friendly against Como, adding further intrigue to the midfielder’s future amid reported interest from Inter.The two teams had already faced each other behind closed doors earlier on Sunday, playing out a goalless draw at the AXA Training Centre. They meet again in front of supporters, but Jones will play no part after being omitted from the m
  
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• Juventus plot Milan double swoop with Fofana and Tomori eyed

  16-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus plot Milan double swoop with Fofana and Tomori eyedJuventus could make a move for two Milan players once they resolve their ongoing goalkeeper situation, with Youssouf Fofana and Fikayo Tomori reportedly on their radar.According to Sportal, the Bianconeri have already made informal contact regarding Fofana, who is no longer considered central to Ruben Amorim’s plans at Milan.The French midfielder is reportedly valued at just under €20 million, with Amorim keen to give Ardon J
  
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• Floriani Mussolini a Cagliari target as Lazio future stays uncertain

  16-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Floriani Mussolini a Cagliari target as Lazio future stays uncertainCagliari have revived their interest in Romano Floriani Mussolini, monitoring the Lazio full-back as a potential addition to their defence.According to LaLazioSiamoNoi, relaying Tuttomercatoweb, the Sardinians are giving serious thought to the right-back, whose future in the capital is far from certain.Fresh contacts between the parties have taken place in recent hours, and important developments could follow in the coming days.
  
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• Calafiori scores as Arsenal humble Maresca’s Man City in Community Shield

  16-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calafiori scores as Arsenal humble Maresca’s Man City in Community ShieldThere was a distinctly Italian flavour to the Community Shield as Arsenal swept aside Manchester City 3-0 in Cardiff, for better and for worse.Riccardo Calafiori set the tone inside the opening minute, the Italy defender racing onto a clever pass from Myles Lewis-Skelly and finishing low past Gianluigi Donnarumma after just 26 seconds.It was the perfect start for Mikel Arteta’s side and a nightmare one for Enzo
  
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• Barca agree Rodri deal - who could replace him at City?

  16-08-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for about £65mThe 30-year-old, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, is set to sign a four-year deal with the Spanish champions.Rodri leaves City having won 12 major honours, including four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three EFL Cups and the Champions League in 2022-23.But who can replace him at City?Talk of City signing 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi has been rumbling all summer, and the club have reportedly held
  
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• Cameroon claim first Wafcon title with victory over Malawi

  16-08-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marie Ngah Manga's double for Cameroon in the final moved her level with Temwa Chawinga and Barbra Banda in the golden boot standings [Backpage Pix]Cameroon cruised to a 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi to claim their first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title.Marie Ngah Manga's close-range header put the Indomitable Lionesses ahead in the 20th minute and Naomi Eto doubled the lead with a stunning volley on the half hour mark in the Moroccan capital Rabat.The Central Afr
  
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• Santos win first away and sink Vasco to second-bottom

  16-08-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Santos win first away and sink Vasco to second-bottomAt São Januário, Santos beat Vasco 3-0 this Sunday (16), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.The first half was uneventful, with plenty of effort on the pitch but little technical quality.+ Neymar stays off the field for 1 minute after new 'anti-time-wasting' rule; find out moreAfter the break, however, Peixe "stepped it up" to claim their first away win in this edition of the national championship.The changes made b
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Lens 1-0 PSG: Les Sang et Or produce sublime defensive display to win Trophée des Champions

  16-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Lens 1-0 PSG: Les Sang et Or produce sublime defensive display to win Trophée des ChampionsTrophée des Champions, 16/08/2026Lens held the home advantage as they welcomed PSG to the Stade Bollaert-Delelis for the annual curtain-raiser in French football – the Trophée des Champions. This home advantage would count as Les Sang et Or produced a resolute defensive display after being reduced to ten men following Kylian Antonio’s dismissal. PSG also fo
  
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• Noah Atubolu may remain in the Bundesliga after all, Eintracht Frankfurt seek new keeper after Brentford debacle

  16-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Noah Atubolu may remain in the Bundesliga after all, Eintracht Frankfurt seek new keeper after Brentford debacleEintracht Frankfurt have reportedly decided to enter the market for a new first-choice goalkeeper following their disastrous pre-season finale against Brentford. Kicker reports that SC Freiburg keeper Noah Atubolu has emerged as the club’s preferred solution between the sticks. Frankfurt’s goalkeeping situation already generated considerable discussion throughout the 2025/2
  
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• Liverpool Are Set To Launch A Move For This Paris Saint-Germain Starlet: One For The Future?

  16-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Set To Launch A Move For This Paris Saint-Germain Starlet: One For The Future?In a recent post on X, journalist Loic Tanzi claimed that Liverpool are set to launch a move for Paris Saint-Germain starlet Ibrahim Mbaye. It has been mentioned that the Reds are still showing interest in recruiting the Senegalese whizkid this summer.Mbaye’s Impressive Rise In Ligue 1Mbaye enjoyed an impressive campaign at the French club after he put in a few eye-catching performances for them in
  
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• 📋 Botafogo and Vitória set for Brasileirão clash

  16-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Botafogo and Vitória set for Brasileirão clashVitória and Botafogo have announced their lineups for this Sunday’s Brasileirão clash.The match is valid for the 23rd round of the league and will take place at Barradão in Salvador.The home side takes the field with four fewer points and one more game played than the visitors.In the first-round meeting, the teams drew 0-0.
  See below the starting lineups for the match:VitóriaCacá and Lu
  
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• 📋 Fla named to face Mirassol and close right in on Palmeiras

  16-08-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Fla named to face Mirassol and close right in on PalmeirasFlamengo face Mirassol this Sunday (16) at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Maião, in the interior of São Paulo state, for the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.With one game in hand compared to the other teams, the Rubro-Negro sit second with 42 points and are looking for a second straight win in the league to move right up behind leaders Palmeiras (48 points).Also with a game in hand, Le
  
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• 📋 Fla line-up to face Mirassol and really close on Palmeiras

  16-08-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Fla line-up to face Mirassol and really close on PalmeirasFlamengo face Mirassol this Sunday (16) at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Maião, in the interior of São Paulo state, for the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.With one game in hand compared to the other teams, the Rubro-Negro sit second with 42 points and are looking for a second straight win in the league to close the gap on leaders Palmeiras (48 points).Also with a game in hand, Le&ati
  
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• Nuno disappointed to drop late points in Burnley draw

  16-08-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo reacts after the Hammers let a two-goal slip against Burnley in the final seven minutes. Nuno spoke to BBC Radio London after the game and for a written selection of his quotes click here.Latest West Ham news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about West Ham - what do you want to know?
  
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• Update On Sunderland And Their Pursuit Of This Ligue 1 Full-Back: Should Le Bris Snap Him Up?

  16-08-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On Sunderland And Their Pursuit Of This Ligue 1 Full-Back: Should Le Bris Snap Him Up?In a recent report, Sunderland Echo offered an update on Sunderland and their pursuit of Toulouse full-back Dayann Methalie. It is believed that the Black Cats are close to agreeing on a fee in the region of €30m with the French club to sign the talented defender this summer.Methalie’s Impressive Form In Ligue 1Methalie enjoyed a decent run of form at the French club in the previous campaign w
  
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• Manchester United Could Move In For This Talented Full-Back: What Will He Add To Carrick’s Side?

  16-08-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Could Move In For This Talented Full-Back: What Will He Add To Carrick’s Side?In a recent report, Belgian news outlet Nieuwsblad claimed that Manchester United could move in for Club Brugge full-back Joaquin Seys this summer. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils are showing interest in recruiting the Belgian defender this month.Seys’ Impressive Rise In Belgian FootballSeys enjoyed a good run of form at the Belgian club in the previous campaign after he put in a
  
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• Hayen pleased by Burnley's character in Hammers draw

  16-08-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley manager Nicky Hayen was delighted with his side's character as they fought back to draw 2-2 with Championship favourites West Ham United.Hayen spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire after the draw with the Hammers at Turf Moor and for a written selection of quotes his click here.Latest Burnley news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about Burnley - what do you want to know?
  
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• What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?

  16-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sebastien Pocognoli has agreed an initial two-year contract to lead Scotland [Getty Images]Sebastien Pocognoli is the new Scotland men's head coach after seven years of Steve Clarke - but what awaits the Belgian and what will be expected of him?A title winner in his homeland while managing Union Saint-Gilloise, the 39-year-old brings a reputation for playing eye-catching football.However, the former left-back was sacked as Monaco boss in June after just eight months, making him available to the
  
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• 26yo former Arsenal target leaves Juventus

  16-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  26yo former Arsenal target leaves JuventusThe Serbian striker has left Juventus as a free agent, bringing years of Arsenal speculation to an end after one of Europe’s most talked-about transfer sagas.Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty ImagesDušan Vlahović has finally brought the curtain down on his time at Juventus, with the former Arsenal target completing a free transfer to Beşiktaş after years of speculation linking him with a move to north London.The Serbia internationa
  
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• Newcastle at best when 'us against world' - Burn

  16-08-2026 22:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dan Burn joined Newcastle United from Brighton in January, 2022 [Getty Images]Dan Burn had only been away from Newcastle United's training ground for a few months.But the England defender felt like he had joined a new club when he returned following his post-World Cup break."I'm still learning names to be honest," he said.Understandably so.It has been another turbulent summer on Tyneside following the departures of manager Eddie Howe and influential figures Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Ant
  
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• What is missing in Roma’s move for Porto talent Rodrigo Mora

  16-08-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What is missing in Roma’s move for Porto talent Rodrigo MoraSerie A side Roma have been pushing for the signature of Porto’s Rodrigo Mora. While there were some issues in the deal across the week, the move is back on track.La Gazzetta dello Sport offer background into the deal, stating that Roma’s first offer was initially accepted by Porto. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side put forward €8 million loan with a €42 million option to buy, subject to two conditions &ndash
  
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