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• Celtic face more pressure than us, insists LASK boss

  18-08-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Celtic will have to deal with more mental pressure than LASK Linz in their quest for Champions League qualification, says the Austrian champions' head coach Dietmar Kuhbauer.The 55-year-old guided LASK to a league and cup double last season and his team have started this campaign with four straight wins."We believe in ourselves," he said. "Celtic have a little bit more pressure because everybody knows Celtic."We are a small club, but still a good club. But for Celtic, it's more pressure tha
  
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• Depay defends music video showing Corinthians HQ on fire

  22-08-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netherlands international Memphis Depay has defended the release of his new music video showing Corinthians' headquarters in flames as "just art" - days after a contract row with the Brazilian club.The former Manchester United forward agreed to take a "significant" pay cut to stay at Corinthians on Tuesday.It came a week after the club opted against renewing his contract.But Depay has now come under scrutiny for releasing the controversial music video for his track 'Don't Panic'.It was released
  
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• Newcastle well behind RB Leipzig in race for Milan outcast Nkunku

  22-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle well behind RB Leipzig in race for Milan outcast NkunkuLa Gazzetta dello Sport confirms that Christopher Nkunku prefers a return to RB Leipzig to a move to Newcastle United, with Milan ready to part ways with the Frenchman on loan, with an option to buy.French striker Nkunku is getting closer to a return to RB Leipzig, where he already played from 2019 to 2023.Nkunku close to RB Leipzig return despite Newcastle talksNkunku is not part of Ruben Amorim’s plans for next season, and
  
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• Juventus near Grabara deal as goalkeeping overhaul continues after Vicario and Di Gregorio deals

  22-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus near Grabara deal as goalkeeping overhaul continues after Vicario and Di Gregorio dealsJuventus continue to reshape their goalkeeping department as the Bianconeri are close to reaching an agreement with Wolfsburg for Kamil Grabara, days after the purchase of Guglielmo Vicario.Poland international Grabara is close to joining Juventus, as first reported by Polish reporter Tomasz Włodarczyk.Juventus close to signing GrabaraThe news was then confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, who claimed th
  
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• SWPL game of the weekend: Rangers v Spartans

  22-08-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spartans began their return to the SWPL with a promising 1-1 draw with Partick Thistle and face a tough test when they travel to Rangers on Sunday. Having been knocked out of Champions League qualifying just before the start of the new domestic campaign, Rangers initially struggled against Montrose and were held at 1-1 until the final 20 minutes when their quality began to show in what was a 4-1 victory at Links Park.In last season's Scottish Cup quarter-finals, Spartans kept it goalless against
  
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• Player or investor? Ronaldinho's latest surprise move in 🇮🇹

  22-08-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Player or investor? Ronaldinho's latest surprise move in 🇮🇹At 46, Ronaldinho Gaúcho is back in European football. The Brazilian star was unveiled as the new signing of Ravenna FC, a club in Italy’s third division (Serie C). The welcoming event brought the small town of Marina di Ravenna to a standstill, attracting more than 6,000 people to a huge beach party.R10’s return to Italian football, 15 years after leaving Milan, is not limited to what happens on the pi
  
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• Atletico Madrid fans protest against Arsenal transfer target

  22-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid fans protest against Arsenal transfer targetAtletico Madrid fans are protesting against Julian Alvarez amid the player’s desire to join Barcelona, with Arsenal still currently unable to convince him to pick them instead.Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesJulian Alvarez’s relationship with Atletico Madrid has soured, with fans turning up to the clubs training ground to protest against the striker.Mundo Deportivo report that fans held up signs at the training ground rea
  
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• Dundee add Wycombe striker Fink on loan

  22-08-2026 14:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Dundee have added to their attacking options with the loan signing of Bradley Fink from Wycombe Wanderers.The 23-year-old centre forward has represented Switzerland at every age grade from Under-15 to Under 21 and came through the Borussia Dortmund academy.He joined FC Basel in 2022 and spent time on loan at Grasshopper Zurich before moving to Wycombe Wanderers in the summer of 2025.Across 29 outings in all competitions, he scored three goals for Wycombe last term, starting just fo
  
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• 📸 Hull City end nine year wait for PL goal with opener against Man Utd

  22-08-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Hull City end nine year wait for PL goal with opener against Man UtdIt's been a long time coming for Hull City...
  The Tigers kicked off their Premier League campaign on Saturday afternoon with a tricky test against Manchester United.But, it's fair to say they've caused quite the shock as they snuck into the lead against their opponents with 16 minutes gone on the clock.Prior to the opening strike, Hull had two earlier opportunities to put themselves ahead, one of which saw Oli McB
  
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• Liverpool forward returns from injury in major boost

  22-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool forward returns from injury in major boostLiverpool Receive Jayden Danns Boost After Five-Month Injury AbsenceLiverpool have spent much of the summer dealing with questions about depth, fitness and whether the current squad contains enough reliable options for Andoni Iraola.Against that backdrop, Jayden Danns returning to competitive action may look like a relatively small development. It could still become a useful one.The 20-year-old striker played the final 30 minutes for Liverpool
  
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• How to watch Brentford vs Tottenham: TV channel and live streaming details

  22-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How to watch Brentford vs Tottenham: TV channel and live streaming detailsBrentford vs Tottenham: TV Channel, Live Stream and Team News Ahead of Premier League OpenerThe first Saturday of the new Premier League season closes with a lively London derby as Brentford welcome Tottenham to the Gtech Community Stadium, with both clubs carrying genuine ambition into the opening weekend.There is intrigue around Tottenham after a summer of significant investment and a fresh sense of direction under Rober
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | VfB Stuttgart

  22-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | VfB StuttgartOur Get German Football News 2026/27 Bundesliga Tactical Previews series continues with a look at VfB Stuttgart. Oh, Stuttgart. You adorable little red-striped menace. There was a time, not particularly long ago, when the author could approach the VfB section of these previews with a reassuringly familiar collection of questions. Who left? Who needs replacing? How much of Sebastian Hoeneß’ latest carefully constructed foot
  
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• Martinelli deserves better from Arsenal - Wright

  22-08-2026 13:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ian Wright says Gabriel Martinelli deserves "more respect" from Arsenal and questioned the way the club have handled the winger's potential exit.Martinelli made 53 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring 11 goals, as the Gunners won the Premier League title. But he was left out of the squad for their league opener against Coventry on Friday, which the Gunners won 3-0.And the Brazil international, 25, was also omitted from last weekend's Community Shield victory against Manchester Ci
  
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• Premier League: Hull stun Man Utd on top-flight return as Ajayi nets opener

  22-08-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajayi scores from close range as Hull lead Man Utd on Premier League returnMcBurnie leads line for Hull, Man Utd's Rashford on bench - team newsAre Carrick's side going to challenge for title? Have your sayPlay our new Match of the Day Predictor game | How to follow the opening weekend across the BBC | What are the new rules this season? Premier League: Hull stun Man Utd on top-flight return as Ajayi nets opener
  
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• Barrow sign midfielder Ward from Gateshead

  22-08-2026 13:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barrow have signed midfielder Keaton Ward from fellow National League side Gateshead.The 26-year-old, who scored five goals in 18 games after signing for the Heed in January, also counts Boston United and Altrincham among his former clubs.Barrow have not disclosed the length of Ward's deal.
  
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• Official: Atalanta confirm Elmas move in surprising deal with RB Leipzig

  22-08-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Atalanta confirm Elmas move in surprising deal with RB LeipzigAtalanta have surprisingly confirmed Eljif Elmas’ return to Serie A as the ex-Napoli man joins La Dea on loan with an option to buy from RB Leipzig.North Macedonia international Elmas returns to Serie A, joining Atalanta on an initial loan deal.Official: Elmas joins AtalantaIt was a surprising deal for La Dea, as no source had previously reported on Atalanta’s talks to sign the ex-Napoli man.Elmas reunites with A
  
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• Barcelona in a race against time to finalise new striker

  22-08-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona in a race against time to finalise new strikerBarcelona are in a race against time to sign a new number nine this summer, and as deadline day nears, their chances of completing a big signing begin to dim.It has indeed been the club’s priority since day one of the transfer window, especially with Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres leaving the club.As matters stand, the only true number nine at the club is young Hamza Abdelkarim, and Barcelona have ten days to change that.Plan A
  
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• Serie A: Genoa vs. Napoli – Probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  22-08-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Genoa vs. Napoli – Probable line-ups, where to watch on TVMassimiliano Allegri makes his debut as Napoli’s head coach in an away game against Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa, picking Rasmus Hojlund in attack, while Kevin De Bruyne is expected to start on the bench.It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] after Inter-Monza and Udinese, and at the same time as Parma-Cagliari.Genoa host the Partenopei without the injured Lorenzo Venturino, Elias Havel and Hamed Junior Traoré
  
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• ‘I am very happy’ – Joao Pedro signs new Chelsea contract until 2034

  22-08-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I am very happy’ – Joao Pedro signs new Chelsea contract until 2034Chelsea have announced that striker Joao Pedro has signed a new contract, extending his stay at the club until 2034.Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion last summer and hit the ground running, scoring three goals to help the Blues win the FIFA Club World Cup.The 24-year-old registered 23 goals and nine assists last season and was voted Chelsea’s Player of the Season.The Brazilian attacker
  
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• Nedeljkovic on emulating Tavernier and fighting for title

  22-08-2026 13:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Kosta Nedeljkovic does not feel under pressure playing in the right-back position former Ibrox captain James Tavernier made his own for 11 years. In fact, it appears the new arrival is relishing it.The 20-year-old joined Rangers on loan from Aston Villa on Wednesday and made his debut the following day as a substitute in the 1-0 home win against Jablonec in their Conference League play-off first leg."Ibrox is one of the famous and most popular stadiums in the world, so it's a big desire to
  
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• Richard Hughes says no: He won't pay £60m for African forward deal

  22-08-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes says no: He won't pay £60m for African forward dealLiverpool’s stated aim in this summer’s transfer window is adding one-v-one quality out wide. A deal has already been wrapped up for Victor Munoz - with the 23-year-old FIFA World Cup winner coming in from Osasuna for £34m.More additions are required however - with Mohamed Salah departing the attack on a lucrative free transfer to Trabzonspor.Richard Hughes remains active in the chase for Bradley Barcola -
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | Eintracht Frankfurt

  22-08-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | Eintracht FrankfurtOur Get German Football News Bundesliga 2026/27 tactical previews series continues with a look at Eintracht Frankfurt. Before proceeding any further, the author undoubtedly owes SGE supporters several apologies. Last summer, in this very space, he picked the SGE to challenge Bayern München for the Bundesliga title. This was based on what seemed, at the time, like decent evidence. Frankfurt responded to this vote of confiden
  
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• Roma closing in on Fenerbahce’s Jayden Oosterwolde

  22-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma closing in on Fenerbahce’s Jayden OosterwoldeSerie A side Roma have made multiple impressive moves this summer and they could be making another one in the form of Fenerbahce defender Jayden Oosterwolde.The 25-year-old played 31 times in the Turkish top-flight last season, also featuring in the Europa League.While reports in Turkey initially reported Roma’s interest, Alfredo Pedulla has added more information the deal. The defender is now edging ever closer to the joining the Gia
  
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• Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli linked with Serie A move but nothing concrete

  22-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli linked with Serie A move but nothing concreteAs reported by Alfredo Pedullà, while there is reported interest in Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli from Serie A clubs, nothing concrete has materialised to even suggest a proposal is on the horizon.Roma’s name has been linked with the Brazil winger, though for them he has never really been an option. Napoli are expected to have taken a look but have not shown an inclination to test the waters at the
  
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• Arsenal make pre-contract offer to young midfielder

  22-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make pre-contract offer to young midfielderArsenal have firmed up their interest in Andria Bartishvili with a pre-contract offer to the young midfielder, but the player still has other options to consider.Photo via Bartishvili on InstagramSami Mokbel reports for the BBC that Arsenal have made a pre-contract offer to sign Andria Bartishvili, hoping to sign him towards the end of 2026 when his contract expires.Mokbel adds that Bartishvili is believed to have other options and is still to d
  
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• Report: Liverpool hold strong interest in Brazilian forward

  22-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool hold strong interest in Brazilian forwardLiverpool Transfer Latest: Endrick Interest Emerges as Reds Weigh Right Wing OptionsLiverpool’s search for a new attacking option on the right continues to develop, with Endrick now back in the frame amid ongoing work in the market. The Merseyside club have been linked with several names since Mohamed Salah’s summer departure, and the latest update suggests the Real Madrid forward is among the players being monitored.As first
  
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• Arsenal 3-0 Coventry - the fans' verdict

  22-08-2026 12:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Friday's Premier League opener between Arsenal and Coventry. Here are some of your comments:Arsenal fansRachel: The most confident football I have seen from this Arsenal team for many years. What a difference that makes. Plus the addition of a player like Christos Tzolis, so direct, so industrious, making quick and intelligent decisions and driving this team forwards. It looks so promising, can't wait for the next game.Vince: Odegaard and Havertz look like n
  
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• Report: Arsenal still keen on move to sign world-class striker

  22-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Arsenal still keen on move to sign world-class strikerArsenal Transfer News: Victor Osimhen Interest Hinges on Salary CutArsenal want a striker, that much is obvious. They want depth, they want competition, and they want someone capable of shifting the level of the forward line. Victor Osimhen remains firmly on the radar, according to Foot Mercato, but this is where the romantic part of the story ends and the hard numbers begin.The report states that Arsenal have been in contact with Gal
  
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• Football Italia writers predict the 2026-27 Serie A title, European places and relegation

  22-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Italia writers predict the 2026-27 Serie A title, European places and relegationA new Serie A campaign is about to begin and, naturally, it’s time for Football Italia writers to share their predictions on the 2026-27 title winner, the teams that will qualify for Europe and those who will get relegated.The 2026-27 Serie A season kicks off today with four games, including defending champions Inter taking on newly promoted Monza.Serie A predictions: Title winner, European places, rel
  
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• 🤯 Incredible record broken! Pro club unbeaten in 109 (!) games

  22-08-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Incredible record broken! Pro club unbeaten in 109 (!) gamesMalaysian club Johor Darul Ta'zim won the first match of the new season 3-0 against Kuching City FC last night. So far, so unspectacular. Even so, the match will go down in the history books. The reason: the club has now gone 109 matches unbeaten.An incredible 109 in a row. That is a new record, previously held by Ivory Coast’s ASEC Mimosas with 108 consecutive matches. Between 1989 and 1994, the club remained unbeaten.
  
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