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• Centre-back required - fan views on Palace's transfer business

  19-08-2026 14:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views on the arrival of Zavier Gozo and Crystal Palace's transfer approach this summer.Here are some of your comments:Elias: I am happy that we are spending money on players this summer and preparing for the Europa League, but I don't see why we would get another attacker. On a personal note, I would have liked to see a new midfielder or maybe an experienced defender. Even if we needed an attacker, it probably would have been good to get a veteran who has played European f
  
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• Enzo Maresca raises a very valid point as Manchester City bid to replace Rodri

  23-08-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca raises a very valid point as Manchester City bid to replace RodriManchester City have bid farewell to a host of club icons and heroes in recent years. The latest of those to depart is Rodri. Manchester City’s former midfield general signed for Barcelona at the beginning of this week. City will now bid to replace Rodri via the transfer market and by utilising what they have to replace one of the world’s best midfielders. Speaking on Friday, Enzo Maresca did mention that C
  
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• The future of a tantalizing Manchester City talent looks to have been decided

  23-08-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The future of a tantalizing Manchester City talent looks to have been decidedAll summer, the future of Claudio Echeverri appeared uncertain. The Argentinian playmaker endured a frustrating 2025-26 season. He went against Manchester City’s advice to join Bayer Leverkusen on loan for the first half of last season. That move didn’t pan out as Echeverri couldn’t force his way into the Leverkusen lineup. He returned to City last January before being sent out on loan to Girona. Manch
  
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• Manchester City vs Bournemouth: Predicted City starting eleven & latest City team news

  23-08-2026 07:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City vs Bournemouth: Predicted City starting eleven & latest City team newsManchester City begin their 2026-27 Premier League campaign today when they take on Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. Today will be Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League match as City manager. While the focus all week has been on players departing Manchester City, today is an exciting day as a new era gets underway for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders.City will take on Bournemouth today, who themselv
  
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• Transfer window 'a chess game in a storm' - Matos

  23-08-2026 06:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos says the transfer market is like a "chess game in the middle of a storm" as Swansea City attempt to do business before the 1 September transfer deadline.Swansea have made five permanent signings and sealed one loan deal this summer, but remain in the hunt for new faces as the end of the window comes into view.The Swans are looking to strengthen in central midfield and at centre-back, with the need for a defender looking increasingly great after Ben Cabango l
  
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• Ashford hails 'mature' Colwill as Cardiff's key man

  23-08-2026 06:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Cian Ashford praised Rubin Colwill's maturity and backed his teammate to play a key role for the Bluebirds this season.In the absence of the injured Calum Chambers, Colwill, 24, wore the armband as Cardiff were pegged back twice to draw 2-2 at Derby on Saturday.The 10-time Welsh international caught the eye on the opening weekend with a stunning late free-kick against Wrexham before turning provider at Pride Park.Colwill teed up Yousuf Salech for Cardiff's second goal o
  
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• The Agent With Extraordinary Power at PSG—and Why the Club is Worried

  23-08-2026 06:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Agent With Extraordinary Power at PSG—and Why the Club is WorriedParis Saint-Germain completed a couple of key deals last weekend as Luis Enrique’s squad was supplemented by the arrivals of Ferran Torres and Mika Godts, yet there was a quiet development elsewhere that, in time, could become a major problem for the Ligue 1 champions.Much of the summer has been dominated by the saga of Bradley Barcola and Liverpool. It increasingly looks like the French winger will leave for Anfiel
  
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• Whitecaps smash Dallas for five to move top of West

  23-08-2026 05:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Whitecaps smash Dallas for five to move top of WestVancouver Whitecaps put on a statement performance on Saturday as a 5-0 win over FC Dallas sends them to the top of the Western Conference.
  The match result goes down as their second biggest this season. Back in the spring, the 'Caps hit Minnesota for six. Vancouver managed to score five goals through four different players, with Emmanuel Sabbi, Brian White, Edier Ocampo and Bruno Caicedo all on the scoresheet.Given Houton's loss
  
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• 🎥 Cheeky rabona in MLS could go down as Puskás contender

  23-08-2026 05:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Cheeky rabona in MLS could go down as Puskás contenderSaturday night was full of action for Major League Soccer fans, and a highlight-reel-worthy moment from Joaquín Pereyra might grab a headline or two. 
  Minnesota United found themselves behind after Timo Werner scored a penalty for the San Jose Earthquakes, but a moment of brilliance turned things level.Twenty-seven-year-old Pereyra pulled a cheeky rabona seemingly out of nowhere, all while pivoting in a circl
  
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• 🎥 Nashville net twice after 90 minutes to break Crew hearts 🤯

  23-08-2026 04:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Nashville net twice after 90 minutes to break Crew hearts 🤯We don't expect any of tonight's other Major League Soccer matches to better this result. Naturally, the storyline includes the Eastern Conference leaders, Nashville
  After grabbing the lead via Hany Mukhtar, the hosts found themselves down 2-1 against Columbus Crew deep into stoppage time. But the men in yellow proved why they're the ones at the top of the table, showing true champion determination to pull out the
  
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• Confirmed line-ups for Cruz Azul vs Atlas

  23-08-2026 04:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed line-ups for Cruz Azul vs AtlasThe current Liga MX champion closes out Saturday’s slate by hosting Atlas, the Rojinegros.
  La Máquina is not going through its best moment. They were knocked out of the Leagues Cup at the very last second, and in the domestic league they have suffered two straight defeats (against Atlante and Tijuana). Today, in front of their fans, they have the chance to get back on track, start winning, and avoid falling behind the top spots in the standin
  
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• Griezmann's first MLS brace secures Orlando's comeback victory 👑

  23-08-2026 03:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Griezmann's first MLS brace secures Orlando's comeback victory 👑Star signing Antoine Griezmann has proved why he was worth the big bucks once again to Orlando fans on Saturday. Behind to Real Salt Lake at home, the former World Cup winner secured his first brace in Major League Soccer to ensure all three points stayed in Florida.
  Griezmann first ran into the left side of the box and, amidst all the chaos, poked home the rebound just after the 50-minute mark.He then, in nearly the sa
  
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• ‘Full circle moment’: Katie McCabe ready for new chapter with Chelsea after Arsenal exit

  23-08-2026 03:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Full circle moment’: Katie McCabe ready for new chapter with Chelsea after Arsenal exitKatie McCabe is ready for a new challenge in west London with Chelsea after more than a decade with rivals Arsenal.For the first time in over ten years, the versatile player is preparing for a season without Arsenal.The Republic of Ireland captain spent 11 years in the red of the Gunners, making more than 300 appearances and winning every major honour available, including the UEFA Women’s Ch
  
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• Sánchez debuts in Montreal during dramatic draw with 10-man Galaxy 💙

  23-08-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sánchez debuts in Montreal during dramatic draw with 10-man Galaxy 💙Fans inside Stade Saputo were treated to a thriller on Saturday evening as CF Montreal and LA Galaxy played out a 2-2 draw.The night started off with fans awaiting the arrival of Chilean star Alexis Sánchez, who was set to make his home debut.
  The attention was first on Daniel Rios, who opened the scoring with a redirection from point-blank range.Unfortunately for Montreal fans, their initial jubilation was
  
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• 📊 Updated Brasileirão table after the start of round 24

  23-08-2026 03:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Updated Brasileirão table after the start of round 24Three matches kicked off round 24 of the 2026 Brasileirão this Saturday (22).In the first game of the day, Fluminense came from behind to beat Remo 2-1 and stayed in the top four.The result confirmed the Tricolor side’s good form under Marcão, who was appointed head coach until the end of the season.Next, Internacional and Atlético-MG were "frozen" by the cold in Porto Alegre and could not break the
  
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• 📹 Stunner and last-gasp goal, Cruzeiro rally to beat Flamengo

  23-08-2026 03:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Stunner and last-gasp goal, Cruzeiro rally to beat FlamengoAt Mineirão, Cruzeiro came from behind to beat Flamengo 2-1 this Saturday (22), in a match valid for round 24 of the 2026 Brasileirão.This was the third meeting in 10 days between the Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro sides (the first two were in the Libertadores, where the Rubro-Negro secured qualification for the quarterfinals).In fact, before kickoff, the Flamengo fans in attendance at Mineirão made a poin
  
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• 📹 Stunner and last-gasp goal as Cruzeiro come back to beat Flamengo

  23-08-2026 03:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Stunner and last-gasp goal as Cruzeiro come back to beat FlamengoAt Mineirão, Cruzeiro came from behind to beat Flamengo 2-1 this Saturday (22), in a match valid for round 24 of the 2026 Brasileirão.This was the third meeting in 10 days between the Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro sides (the first two were for the Libertadores, where the Rubro-Negro secured qualification for the quarterfinals).In fact, before kickoff, Flamengo fans in attendance at Mineirão made a p
  
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• 🎥 Toronto stun Messi and company as Miami now winless in five games

  23-08-2026 03:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Toronto stun Messi and company as Miami now winless in five gamesToronto FC made a statement at Nu Stadium in Miami on Saturday after beating the hosts 2-1.There wasn't anything to separate the sides for roughly the first hour of action, with neither the Canadian club nor Lionel Messi's Herons registering a shot on target. 
  Then it all changed in the blink of an eye.Star signing Josh Sargent scored his fourth of the season after being left unmarked on the edge of the box and and c
  
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• Seattle 'agree' shock transfer for Sporting KC striker Dejan Joveljić

  23-08-2026 02:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Seattle 'agree' shock transfer for Sporting KC striker Dejan JoveljićSeattle Sounders look to have identified a new goal scorer to try and revive their campaign, according to breaking news from The Athletic on Saturday. MLS insider Tom Bogert, as well as Fabrizio Romano, have reported the West Coast club are on the verge of "acquiring" Dejan Joveljić from Sporting KC. The deal will include a "$6 million cash trade."The 27-year-old Serbia international currently has eight goals and
  
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• 🛒 Matheus Martins 'holds up' Botafogo exit to Russian club: why

  23-08-2026 02:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🛒 Matheus Martins 'holds up' Botafogo exit to Russian club: whyEliminated from the Copa do Brasil and the Conmebol Sudamericana, Botafogo is focusing its efforts on the Brasileirão, where it sits in 11th place with 30 points.Off the field, Glorioso is looking for a fresh start, with a new SAF management after John Textor’s departure.And this moment of “general overhaul” is also reshaping the team currently led on an interim basis by Rodrigo Bellão, from th
  
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• 🎥 Long-range stunner showcases Chicago's surging confidence 🔥

  23-08-2026 02:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Long-range stunner showcases Chicago's surging confidence 🔥Chicago could make a surprising run for the Eastern Conference lead after recent performances have seen them surge up to third place. And their confidence continues to grow on Saturday!The Fire made the trip to New York to face the Red Bulls and took the lead minutes before the half-time break. But this time, it wasn't blockbuster signing Robert Lewandowski with the goal. 
  Maren Haile-Selassie was the man to break
  
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• 🔥 The Santa Fe v America de Cali match got out of hand

  23-08-2026 02:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 The Santa Fe v America de Cali match got out of handMatch suspended due to clashes between the fans.
  It was the 33rd minute when a fight between supporters forced the referee to stop the match.The police had to intervene, and everything is currently on hold while they wait for the ball to start rolling again.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• 😯 Mourinho decries bullying of Vini after La Liga debut: no saint

  23-08-2026 01:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😯 Mourinho decries bullying of Vini after La Liga debut: no saintReal Madrid’s 2026/27 La Liga season began this Saturday (22) with a 2-1 win away to Espanyol.The Merengues’ goals were scored by Bellingham and Carlos Espí, the latter in the closing minutes, while Calatrava pulled one back for the Catalans.
  After the match, coach José Mourinho spoke at a press conference and came to the defense of Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior, who was relentles
  
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• 💪​ Juan Brunetta, Tigres' key man

  23-08-2026 01:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💪​ Juan Brunetta, Tigres' key manThe felines got back to winning ways, and they did it in front of their fans who showed up at the Volcán.
  Tigres have not gotten off to the best start, but there is one player who has stepped up and put up great numbers.It is Brunetta, the No. 11, who has been involved in six goals so far in the 2026 Apertura. Since arriving at Tigres, he has been a different kind of player and always steps up for the good of the squad.With a new head coach a
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | Werder Bremen

  23-08-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | Werder BremenOur Get German Football News Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews series continues with a trip to the Osterdeich. Having already covered the offseason of one Hanseatic city-state club, it’s time to check in with HSV’s Nordderby rivals. Fortunately, Werder Bremen presently find themselves in much better shape than when we assessed their fortunes last year. In point of fact, this whole organization feels different than the d
  
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• After another win, Fluminense keep Marcão until season's end

  23-08-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After another win, Fluminense keep Marcão until season's endThis Saturday (22), Fluminense came from behind to beat Remo 2-1 at the Maracanã, in the 24th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.After the match, president Matheus Montenegro gave a brief statement to announce that Marcão has been officially confirmed as coach of the Tricolor team through the end of 2026."Fluminense is not going to the market looking for another coach because we have a lot of trust not only in Mar
  
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• Mourinho talks Vinicius, Bellingham and Espi after Real Madrid win over Espanyol – “We are still in the era of bullying”

  23-08-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Vinicius, Bellingham and Espi after Real Madrid win over Espanyol – “We are still in the era of bullying”Real Madrid started their 2026-27 season with victory over Espanyol in their La Liga opener on Saturday night. They had been heading towards a disappointing draw, but thanks to debutant Carlos Espi’s late goal, they head back to the Spanish capital with three points.After the match, head coach Jose Mourinho spoke to the media to give his assessment. As p
  
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• Line-ups ready for Chivas v Tijuana in matchweek 5

  23-08-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Line-ups ready for Chivas v Tijuana in matchweek 5Saturday’s football action kicks off with a great showdown as Chivas host Xolos de Tijuana at the Akron.
  The red-and-whites come into the match with two wins, one draw, and one defeat, but playing in front of their home fans always gives them an extra edge in their bid to take all three points.Tijuana, along with América, are the teams still unbeaten. Under Abreu, Xolos are playing great football and look like genuine contenders in t
  
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• 📹 Gringo nearly scores an iconic stunner in Inter v Atlético-MG; watch

  23-08-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Gringo nearly scores an iconic stunner in Inter v Atlético-MG; watchInternacional and Atlético-MG drew 0-0 this Saturday (22), in the 24th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Despite the bitter draw for both teams and the “freezing” cold in Porto Alegre, the first half was heated at the Gigante do Beira Rio.It started with the indirect free kick awarded by the referee when defender Ruan poorly played the ball back to Everson, and Galo’s goalkeeper had t
  
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• 📹 Gringo nearly scores an all-time worldie in Inter v Atlético-MG, watch

  23-08-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Gringo nearly scores an all-time worldie in Inter v Atlético-MG, watchInternacional and Atlético-MG are drawing 0-0 this Saturday (22) in the 24th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Despite the cold in Porto Alegre, the first half was heated at the Gigante do Beira-Rio.It started with an indirect free kick awarded by the referee after defender Ruan poorly passed the ball back to Everson, and the Galo goalkeeper had to use his hands to prevent a Colorado goal. But t
  
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