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• Chelsea 'good enough' to win title

  18-08-2026 09:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea will challenge for the Premier League title this season, says The Athletic reporter Adam Crafton.BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club gave their predictions for Xabi Alonso's side before the league returns on Friday, and Crafton believes Chelsea fans will be "quietly optimistic" for the campaign ahead. "If you look at Chelsea's best starting line-up, and if they keep players fit, and they don't go too far in cup competitions. I think they'd have a chance of being in contention by Spring,
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Identify This Chelsea Winger As A Backup Option: Good Choice For De Zerbi?

  18-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Identify This Chelsea Winger As A Backup Option: Good Choice For De Zerbi?In a recent segment on Youtube, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have identified Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as a backup option for this summer transfer window. Romano said,“For Tottenham, I keep telling you guys, Savinho and Gakpo, Gakpo and Savinho, Savinho and Gakpo, plus a centre striker. This is the idea at Tottenham.“Pedro Neto is a backup in case somethin
  
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• Report: Liverpool still chasing two attackers before deadline

  18-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool still chasing two attackers before deadlineLiverpool Transfer Latest: Barcola Chase, Gakpo Uncertainty and a Squad Short on FirepowerLiverpool do not need anybody to dress this up. The issue is plain enough. A new manager is preparing for the start of the season, the greatest goalscorer of the modern era at the club has gone, and the attack still looks one injury away from a proper problem.That is the heart of the latest Liverpool update from The Athletic, and it lands with the
  
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• Barcelona legend Puyol wary of Mourinho’s Real Madrid: ‘With him, they can be even stronger’

  18-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend Puyol wary of Mourinho’s Real Madrid: ‘With him, they can be even stronger’Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has conceded that the return of Jose Mourinho to the Santiago Bernabeu could make Real Madrid a significantly more formidable opponent this season. However, the legendary defender remained steadfast in his belief that the reigning La Liga champions, bolstered by the high-profile arrival of Rodri, are hungry to secure yet another league title.Speaking
  
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• Ireland win over SA sets up showdown with Spain

  18-08-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Hyland celebrates Ireland’s fourth goal [Getty Images]Ireland battled to a 4-1 victory over South Africa in their World Cup clash in Wavre on Tuesday to leave them needing a draw against Spain in Thursday's final Pool C game to advance to the second phase of the tournament.After going behind to a spectacular goal from Kenton Melville in the third quarter, Ben Walker equalised and a pair of Lee Cole penalty corner goals in the final 15 minutes set Ireland on the road to a hard-fought wi
  
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• Rodri ready for 'excitement again' after Barca complete £65m deal

  18-08-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain World Cup winner Rodri said he is ready to "feel that excitement again" after completing his move to Barcelona from Manchester City.The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has signed a four-year contract at the Nou Camp after Barcelona agreed to pay a fee in the region of £65m, returning to Spanish football for the first time since he left Atletico Madrid in 2019."I'm very happy and excited about this new stage in my career. It's a fresh challenge, a chance to experience new things and feel that
  
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• ⚠️Alarm in Munich: Musiala faints again mid-match

  18-08-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️Alarm in Munich: Musiala faints again mid-matchAlarm bells are ringing again over Jamal Musiala’s health. Just a few days after collapsing in the Telekom Cup against RB Leipzig, the German international has suffered a similar episode again during the warm-up match against 1. FC Heidenheim.A second episode in a matter of daysThe attacking midfielder came on as a substitute from the bench, but collapsed just a few minutes after entering the pitch. This recurrence increases con
  
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• Barcelona youngster’s potential move to La Liga club complicated by €10-15 million price tag

  18-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youngster’s potential move to La Liga club complicated by €10-15 million price tagHaving confirmed the signing of Rodri from Manchester City, FC Barcelona are expected to soon announce the transfer of Joao Cancelo as well.The final couple of weeks in the transfer window will see them fully focus on signing a new number-nine, while also try to offload some of the players who are not in Hansi Flick’s plans.One such player earmarked for a departure happens to be young rig
  
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• McCarthy aims to 'set a marker' on loan at Kilmarnock

  18-08-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hull City centre-back Cathal McCarthy hopes to "set a marker" and prove he can play first-team football during a season-long loan spell at Kilmarnock.The 19-year-old has joined for the campaign from the newly promoted Premier League side, where he made six appearances last term.The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international said: "I spoke to Liam Millar back in Hull, who spent time here, and James Furlong who was on loan at Motherwell. Both loved their time in Scotland."I want to s
  
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• La Liga club enters talks with Liverpool for transfer of £150,000 per week star

  18-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga club enters talks with Liverpool for transfer of £150,000 per week starLiverpool's squad is still nowhere near finalised and there's now less than two weeks of the summer transfer window. Before the window opened, fans expected plenty of change to occur and, while some have been made, it still doesn't feel like Liverpool are fully ready to take on the Premier League season.Indeed, Andoni Iraola's appointment was certainly a step in the right direction but, unless he gets the player
  
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• Arsenal make contact over hiring Dortmund chief scout

  18-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make contact over hiring Dortmund chief scoutArsenal are interested in hiring Borussia Dortmund’s chief scout Sebastian Krug, and have already made contact, according to a report.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesSky Germany reporter Patrick Berger writes that Arsenal are interested in Borussia Dortmund chief scout Sebastian Krug. Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are also in the race, and the Gunners have made initial contact with the scout over a potential move.Berger
  
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• Kinnear confirms no new right-back before Palace opener

  18-08-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Everton will go into the 2026-27 Premier League season without a recognised right-back as the club continue to hold out for their first choice in this summer transfer window.Speaking exclusively to BBC Radio Merseyside, Everton chief executive Angus Kinnear said: "We won't have a right-back for Crystal Palace, but it's important we have the number-one right-back we wanted when the window closes."We're putting things together, but we certainly feel, behind the scenes, that we've got
  
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• Newcastle in talks to sign Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City

  18-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle in talks to sign Nico Gonzalez from Manchester CityNewcastle are in talks with Manchester City over Nico Gonzalez, according to The Athletic.The Magpies are looking to reinforce their midfield following the sales of Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes to Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal respectively.They have already signed midfielders Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba but want to make further additions in the middle of the park.Newcastle are now understood to have held initial discussions on sig
  
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• Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka

  18-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aaron Wan-Bissaka has also played for Manchester United and Crystal Palace [Getty Images]Aston Villa have agreed a deal sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka.The DR Congo right-back will join on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season. Wan-Bissaka has been given permission to travel for a medical in the Midlands but the exact terms are not known, with the Hammers having previously asked interested clubs to pay a £25m fee. The 28-year-old has missed Champi
  
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• Defender Georgiou joins Woking on short-term deal

  18-08-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Georgiou previously played for Ipswich Town on loan[Shutterstock]Woking have signed former Wealdstone and Tottenham academy defender Anthony Georgiou on a short-term deal. The left-back started his career with Spurs and had spells on loan at Ipswich Town and Bolton.He will feature in Woking's squad for Tuesday's game against West Bromwich Albion in the National League Cup.
  
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• Report: Liverpool ‘still deciding’ plans for impressive forward

  18-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ‘still deciding’ plans for impressive forwardLewis Koumas Transfer Latest as Liverpool Consider Key Late-Summer DecisionLiverpool are approaching an important call on Lewis Koumas as the final weeks of the summer window begin to shape the club’s attacking plans. According to The Athletic, Liverpool are currently assessing whether the 20-year-old should remain in Andoni Iraola’s senior squad or head out on loan again before the deadline.It is a familiar s
  
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• 🚨 Fenerbahçe v Lyon: line-ups for the Champions League first leg

  18-08-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Fenerbahçe v Lyon: line-ups for the Champions League first legAn important match for Les Gones and, more broadly, for French football.This Tuesday evening at 9 p.m., Olympique Lyonnais face Fenerbahçe in Istanbul in the first leg of the Champions League playoff.The starting XIs for both teams have been announced. Paulo Fonseca starts star signing Loïs Openda up front. Malick Fofana is also in the lineup, despite his likely move to AS Roma in the coming hours.For the
  
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• 🚨 Fenerbahçe - Lyon: line-ups for first-leg Champions League play-off

  18-08-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Fenerbahçe - Lyon: line-ups for first-leg Champions League play-offAn important match for Les Gones and, more broadly, for French football.Olympique Lyonnais face Fenerbahçe in Istanbul in the first leg of their Champions League playoff.The two teams’ starting XIs are in. Paulo Fonseca starts star signing Loïs Openda up front. Malick Fofana is also in the lineup, despite his likely move to AS Roma in the coming hours.On the Istanbul side, Mason Greenwood, Matt&
  
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• Fifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive

  18-08-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laura McAllister made 24 appearances for Wales between 1994 and 1998 [Getty Images]Fifa's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change", says Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister.Lamour had held the position of chief operating officer at Fifa and his departure was confirmed on Monday evening.His dismissal came just over two weeks after he released a statement saying the world
  
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• Real Madrid 21-year-old star in line to start vs Espanyol after strong pre-season

  18-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid 21-year-old star in line to start vs Espanyol after strong pre-seasonPre-season provided a real opportunity for some Real Madrid players to impress Jose Mourinho, and it looks like some stars have caught the manager’s eye.The appointment of a new manager always brings with it a clean slate, especially for players like Dean Huijsen.The 21-year-old Spanish ace started last season well under Xabi Alonso, but the managerial changes saw his form drop.By the end of the campaign, he h
  
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• Premier League to broadcast referee-player audio during matches

  18-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League to broadcast referee-player audio during matchesPremier League fans will hear conversations between referees and players during live matches for the first time, as the league takes another step toward making refereeing decisions more transparent.According to The Times, the new feature will build on the Ref Cam system introduced last season, which allows referees to wear a small camera attached near the ear. Until now, broadcasters have been able to show selected footage from
  
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• Chelsea Transfer News: Latest on Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto and more

  18-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Transfer News: Latest on Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto and moreChelsea Transfer Latest, Enzo Fernandez Future, Sales Pressure and Xabi Alonso’s Squad PlanChelsea’s summer keeps moving at pace, and the latest reporting from The Athletic paints a picture of a club still in heavy motion, even as the window edges towards its conclusion. This is a familiar state at Stamford Bridge, a place where change has become almost institutional, but there are distinct themes now shaping the fin
  
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• Vicario on Juventus move: ‘A lifelong dream, waiting for this moment since I was a child’

  18-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vicario on Juventus move: ‘A lifelong dream, waiting for this moment since I was a child’Guglielmo Vicario has given his first interview as a Juventus player, speaking shortly after his loan move from Tottenham was completed on Tuesday, and the emotion of the moment was clear from the outset.Speaking to the club’s official channels, with quotes via AlfredoPedulla.com, the goalkeeper struggled to contain himself when discussing the switch.“The emotion is really huge, becau
  
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• Report: Barcelona coaching staff taking special interest in 18-year-old forward’s development

  18-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Barcelona coaching staff taking special interest in 18-year-old forward’s developmentBarcelona may be on the verge of completing deals to sign two players in Joao Cancelo and Rodri this week. But the club are still yet to find a new striker.Their pursuit of Julian Alvarez hasn’t progressed much, with Atletico Madrid still not too keen on parting ways with their star player. This has forced Barcelona to consider alternatives, and while the club have been linked with a move for
  
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• Premier League chief claims Gianni Infantino ‘pressed the self-destruct button’ with World Cup sell-off plan

  18-08-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has accused embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino of pressing the "self-destruct button" over collapsed plans to sell World Cup stakes.Infantino is currently fighting to stay in his position following significant backlash over plans to sell a minority share in Fifa tournaments to private investors.Uefa has emerged as his primary opponent, while the Football Association has withdrawn its backing for Infantino."This is a problem of Fifa’s ma
  
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• Liverpool share obvious clue about plans for wonderkid, it’s good news

  18-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool share obvious clue about plans for wonderkid, it’s good newsLiverpool still have a lot of things to figure out this summer. The Anfield outfit were expected to go through a lot of changes and, while some have occurred, it still doesn't seem like Liverpool are ready to start challenging for the Premier League title again.Their performances last term were well below the standards expected of them which led to a fifth-place finish.In a normal season, qualifying for the Champions Lea
  
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• Real Madrid had offered less than €40m for Barcelona-bound Rodri

  18-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid had offered less than €40m for Barcelona-bound RodriReal Madrid had made a €40 million bid for Manchester City midfielder Rodri before Barcelona swooped in to hijack the move, according to El Chiringuito TV.The Spanish midfielder is one step away from joining Barcelona, but fresh details have revealed that Madrid made a serious attempt to sign him before he chose their fierce rivals.The 30-year-old had been on Madrid’s radar for several weeks after it became clear tha
  
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• Como push for Ricci as Milan hold firm on permanent sale

  18-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como push for Ricci as Milan hold firm on permanent saleComo have opened talks over a move for Samuele Ricci, though Milan are refusing to budge on the structure of any deal as the Serie A season gets underway.According to Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, via CalcioMercato, Como have reached a broad agreement with Ricci’s camp, driven partly by a need for more Italian-qualified players to meet squad-list requirements for both Serie A and their debut Champions League campaign.Cesc Fabreg
  
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• 'I am concerned with United's lack of urgency in the transfer market'

  18-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Manchester United heading into the new season and whether more reinforcements are needed.Here are some of your comments:Ian: We have not increased our depth in midfield, only replaced what we have lost (Casemiro/Ugarte). We have woefully inadequate cover for injuries and our lone striker has not figured since the end of last season. All of Carrick's great work of last year will be lost if we do not support him better and give him adequate tools to co
  
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• 'My heart will always be blue all my life' - Rodri's Man City farewell

  18-08-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Rodri says his "heart will always be blue," but it "is the right moment to say goodbye" to Manchester City.The 30-year-old, who won 14 major honours with City, has left the club after seven years to to join Barcelona."It's not like I miss [City] because I don't feel like I'm leaving," Rodri told Manchester City's official website. "I think I'm just moving to another club, but my heart will always be linked to the city and to the club."I always try to be involved in the games, try t
  
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