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• Chelsea: Napoli ready for Guiu, Roma request Gittens loan

  21-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea: Napoli ready for Guiu, Roma request Gittens loanNapoli have contacted Chelsea to ask after unwanted striker Marc Guiu, but the Blues rejected Roma’s attempt to secure Jamie Gittens on loan.This evening there are multiple Italian sources reporting that clubs are knocking at the Stamford Bridge door, because they have such a surplus of players going into the final weeks of the transfer window.Chelsea targeted for Guiu and GittensCOBHAM, ENGLAND – JANUARY 20: Marc Guiu of Chels
  
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• Pre-season optimism quickly fades for some fans

  23-08-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United supporters had a Premier League opening weekend to forget at Hull City[Getty Images]Football fandom can be a bit like Christmas.All summer, supporters pore over their wish list, convince themselves this season could finally be different and dream about what might be awaiting them. But when it is time to unwrap, sometimes you don't get what you hoped for. For many football fans, it takes barely 90 minutes for the excitement to give way to doubt and frustration about where it has
  
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• Why Liverpool and Newcastle’s latest thriller was a fitting tribute to Kevin Keegan

  23-08-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Managers can come and go, but something about Liverpool and Newcastle remains: an addiction to late drama, a capacity to entertain and enthrall. Kevin Keegan knew it more than most: perhaps the greatest Premier League game of all ended 4-3, maybe costing his Newcastle team the title three decades ago. As two of his former clubs paid tribute to him, as Matthias Jaissle was on the brink of a debut win which, it seems safe to assume, Keegan would have loved, came the newest late twist in this remar
  
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• Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do

  23-08-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Liverpool came to Newcastle last August, there was utter jubilation as Rio Ngumoha scored a remarkable 100th-minute winner.They scored late again this time around, through Dominik Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty, but it felt more like a sense of relief than joy as they rescued a point.Andoni Iraola said afterwards that his side did not deserve to lose and, to their credit, they never gave up as they earned a 2-2 draw. A defeat would have been Liverpool's first on the opening weekend since
  
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• Fabrizio Romano is ‘super optimistic’ that Liverpool are closing in on their next signing

  23-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano is ‘super optimistic’ that Liverpool are closing in on their next signingLiverpool Transfer Latest: Barcola Talks Advance as PSG and Reds Continue Daily ContactLiverpool’s pursuit of Barcola is moving into a decisive phase, with Fabrizio Romano outlining sustained contact between the clubs and a growing expectation that the story will run deep into the final days of the window. In his latest transfer discussion, Fabrizio Romano made clear that this is one of the
  
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• Bombshell: Liverpool favourites to trigger release clause, surprise signing looks close

  23-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bombshell: Liverpool favourites to trigger release clause, surprise signing looks closeLiverpool are the favourites to trigger a release clause in the coming hours. A surprise signing looks close.Liverpool don’t have long left to seal the rest of their deals - both incoming and outgoing. Just about everything appears to have held them up across the summer and it’s now down to the last week with deep holes on the squad.They still haven’t replaced Mohamed Salah, for one. Liverpoo
  
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• Dominik Szoboszlai insists Liverpool ‘should have won’ after salvaging a draw against Newcastle

  23-08-2026 21:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai insisted that his side “should have won” against Newcastle United despite needing a 99th-minute penalty to salvage a draw. The Reds began a new era in the Premier League under manager Andoni Iraola, though they found themselves a goal behind within five minutes after Anthony Elanga raced clear and slid past Alisson. It was an end-to-end game at St James’ Park and neither side was able to wrestle control, though Liverpool found themselves
  
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• Spalletti: ‘There must be a reason Kolo Muani hasn’t played for two years’

  23-08-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘There must be a reason Kolo Muani hasn’t played for two years’Luciano Spalletti delivered a pointed assessment of Randal Kolo Muani after Juventus opened their Serie A season with a 1-0 win at Frosinone, suggesting the forward has significant ground to make up before he is the player the club believe he can be.Speaking to DAZN after the match, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, Spalletti said: “We went and got Kolo, we’ve looked after him and we know what
  
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• Gvardiol rescues result for Maresca - player ratings for Man City v Bournemouth

  23-08-2026 21:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca's Manchester City came from behind late on to win his first Premier League game in charge. It was also Marco Rose's managerial debut for Bournemouth.Below is how I rated the players, and then how you rated the players.What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?Manchester CityGianluigi Donnarumma: Could do nothing about Bournemouth's opener but made superb saves to deny Justin Kluivert's low effort and Daniel Jebbison's flicked header. 6Rico Lewis: Inverting into midfield from right-bac
  
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• Luciano Spalletti criticises Randal Kolo Muani despite Juventus’ win over Frosinone

  23-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luciano Spalletti criticises Randal Kolo Muani despite Juventus’ win over FrosinoneSerie A side Juventus picked up a close 1-0 win over Frosinone today, thanks to a goal by Bremer. But manager Luciano Spalletti had some criticism for Randal Kolo Muani, who missed a sitter in the first half.The Old Lady finished the game nervously but they could’ve easily put the game to bed in the first half. Apart from the Frenchman, a host of other opportunities had gone begging.Spalletti took spec
  
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• 😍 Cuteness alert: baby invades pitch and halts MLS match

  23-08-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😍 Cuteness alert: baby invades pitch and halts MLS matchYou may have followed soccer for years, watched matches from all over the world, seen all the highlights... But I DOUBT you've ever seen a BABY INVASION!This "cute alert" happened in MLS, in the United States, during Saturday’s (22) San Jose 1-5 Minnesota United match. The game had to be stopped. Check this out:After the blowout win, Minnesota United took advantage of the invasion to mock their opponent."Like taking candy from
  
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• 'Up front next week?' Maresca's Guehi gamble pays off

  23-08-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca might have been expected to keep his head down and not make any curious team selections in his first Premier League game in-charge of Manchester City.Instead, he made the surprising decision to field Marc Guehi in a holding role and, eventually, the gamble paid off.All the heat prior to kick-off had been on rivals Manchester United and free-spending Tottenham following their demoralising opening game defeats but for 84 minutes on Sunday, that unwanted focus looked set to shift to Et
  
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• Report: Liverpool yet to make decision on forward’s future

  23-08-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool yet to make decision on forward’s futureJayden Danns Loan Decision Nears as Liverpool Assess Striker PlansLiverpool are approaching an important call on Jayden Danns, with the club now set to decide whether the young striker’s next step should come at Kirkby or out on loan. According to the Liverpool Echo, that judgement is expected after the 20-year-old made his long-awaited comeback in the Premier League 2 draw away at Everton.Danns entered shortly after the hour
  
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• Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball falls short of breaking records, but sells for $3.35 million at auction

  23-08-2026 21:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diego Maradona scored two goals for Argentina in the 1986 World Cup, helping the nation defeat England in the quarterfinals. The ball, which is now referred to as the "Hand of God" ball, was put up for auction this summer by Heritage Auctions, and it concluded on Saturday night. When highlighting the event, Heritage had estimated that the ball would go for $10 million, and bidding started on Saturday at $2.5 million. The ball fell well short of the $10 million estimate but still sold for $3.35 m
  
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• Vicario injury scare in Juventus win at Frosinone days after move from Tottenham

  23-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vicario injury scare in Juventus win at Frosinone days after move from TottenhamGuglielmo Vicario was forced off in stoppage time on his Serie A debut for Juventus, with Mattia Perin replacing him for the closing moments of the 1-0 win at Frosinone.The goalkeeper went down and called for the medical staff at the start of added time, unable to continue after they reached him. Luciano Spalletti had no choice but to make the change, with Perin hurriedly pulling on his gloves and taking over between
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Running To Land This Chelsea Striker: What Will He Add To De Zerbi’s Side?

  23-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Running To Land This Chelsea Striker: What Will He Add To De Zerbi’s Side?In a recent post on X, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are in the running to land Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson this summer. It is believed that Spurs are facing competition from Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid and Napoli in the race to sign the Senegalese talent this off-season.Jackson’s Impressive Loan Spell At Bayern MunichJackson had a decent
  
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• Giuntoli confident Atalanta on right track with Sarri

  23-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giuntoli confident Atalanta on right track with SarriAtalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli is ‘confident we’ve made the right decision’ hiring Maurizio Sarri, and explains why Eljif Elmas is ‘a Joker in the pack.’The match with Sassuolo kicks off at the New Balance Stadium at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the Liveblog.BERGAMO, ITALY – AUGUST 20: Giacomo Raspadori of A
  
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• Elanga Gets 7.5, Miley With 7 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Entertaining Draw Vs Liverpool

  23-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elanga Gets 7.5, Miley With 7 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Entertaining Draw Vs LiverpoolNewcastle United welcomed Liverpool at St. James’ Park earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies made a decent start to the game and got their noses ahead in the fifth minute thanks to Anthony Elanga’s goal. Matthias Jaissle’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.Cody Gakpo equalised for the Reds with a good
  
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• Manchester United leading the race to sign struggling Barcelona defender

  23-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United leading the race to sign struggling Barcelona defenderBarcelona’s summer of change shows no sign of slowing down, with another key player now edging towards the exit door.After the departures of Ronald Araujo and Ferran Torres, along with the imminent arrival of Joao Cancelo, Alejandro Balde has emerged as the latest name whose future is in doubt.And it appears Manchester United are currently at the front of the queue for his signature.United leading the race for BaldeBal
  
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• Torino vs Milan – Amorim defends Modric choice: ‘Doesn’t have the legs for 90 minutes’

  23-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torino vs Milan – Amorim defends Modric choice: ‘Doesn’t have the legs for 90 minutes’Ruben Amorim has explained his decision to leave Luka Modric on the bench for his first Serie A match in charge of Milan, saying the veteran midfielder is not yet conditioned to last a full game.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Portuguese coach told Sky Sport Italia shortly before kick-off at Torino: “We have to understand that the game lasts 90 minutes. Musah is playing very well
  
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• Serie A | Venezia 0-2 Lecce: Early upset in relegation battle

  23-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Venezia 0-2 Lecce: Early upset in relegation battleVenezia had two goals disallowed and saw Lecce score twice against the run of play in the second half, in what could be a big result for the relegation battle.The Lagunari won the Serie B title last term to earn promotion back into the top flight, already starting their season with a 3-2 Coppa Italia victory over Modena last week. Andrea Adorante and Marin Sverko were injured, with Matias Moreno fit for the bench.Lecce’s summer w
  
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• Serie A | Frosinone 0-1 Juventus: Bremer and woodwork secure victory

  23-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Frosinone 0-1 Juventus: Bremer and woodwork secure victoryJuventus were almost made to pay for wasted opportunities in Frosinone, saved by the woodwork after Guglielmo Vicario’s injury, but Gleison Bremer secured an opening victory.The Bianconeri started new signings Randal Kolo Muani, Guglielmo Vicario and Zeki Celik, with Douglas Luiz revitalised after loans at Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, but Federico Gatti and Jeff Ekhator were injured, the defender hurt by a clumsy fan
  
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• Report: Arsenal ready to hijack Liverpool’s move for world-class star

  23-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal ready to hijack Liverpool’s move for world-class starBradley Barcola transfer latest as Arsenal monitor Liverpool and PSG stalemateArsenal are keeping a close eye on the Bradley Barcola situation, with movement still possible while Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain remain some distance apart in negotiations. Credit to Caught Offside for the original report, which outlines a deal that has drifted without meaningful breakthrough despite Barcola being identified as a leading a
  
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• Using international football to reignite Premier League dreams

  23-08-2026 20:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Ballard, Trai Hume and Shea Charles are all now Premier League players [Getty Images]On an August afternoon at Queen Ethelburga's College in York eight years ago, Michael O'Neill could never have known he was about to set eyes upon two players who would go on to become two of his most important Northern Ireland internationals. It was then that Shea Charles, who has just become NI's most expensive-ever player at the age of 22, and Isaac Price both donned a Northern Ireland shirt for the fi
  
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• Manchester United Are In Talks With The Agent Of This Barcelona Left-Back: Good Option For Carrick?

  23-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are In Talks With The Agent Of This Barcelona Left-Back: Good Option For Carrick?In a recent post on X, journalist Gianluigi Longari claimed that Manchester United are in talks with the agent of Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde. It is believed that the Red Devils are showing interest in recruiting the Spanish defender and have held discussions with his agent, Jorge Mendes, over a potential move in this transfer window.Balde’s Important Role At Barcelona Last SeasonBald
  
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• Alvarez booed by own fans in Atletico draw

  23-08-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish La LigaAtletico Madrid 2 - 2 Villarreal FTJulian Alvarez has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Barcelona [AFP via Getty Images]Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez was booed by his own fans amid speculation about his future as his side drew with Villarreal in La Liga.Alvarez said during the World Cup that he wants to leave Atletico to "fulfil my dream", and has since been linked with moves to Arsenal and Barcelona ahead of transfer deadline day on 1 September.He started on the ben
  
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• Six midfielders on the Liverpool shortlist to replace Curtis Jones

  23-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Six midfielders on the Liverpool shortlist to replace Curtis JonesLiverpool took the decision to sell Curtis Jones to Inter Milan. Richard Hughes recouped a fee that could reach £30m for the homegrown midfielder - who only had a year left on his contract.The move has left the 2024/25 Premier League winners a player down for the midfield sector. And more players from the midfield could be shipped out before the transfer deadline - including Harvey Elliott and Stefan Bajcetic.More first-team
  
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• 💣 Lecce win 2-0 at Venezia! Double VAR, Stulic howler 🥶

  23-08-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Lecce win 2-0 at Venezia! Double VAR, Stulic howler 🥶Lecce win 2-0 away at Venezia in a match where Di Francesco’s side suffered, were saved twice by VAR, and made the most of their chances, scoring through Gorter (46') and Tiago Gabriel (80') at two moments when the home side seemed to be in great form.
  Stroppa’s Venezia played well, controlled possession (more than 70%), created several chances, and had two goals correctly ruled out by VAR.❌ Venezia goal di
  
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• Newcastle 2-2: What Jaissle and Elanga said

  23-08-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle to BBC Match of the Day: "In the end, I am a bit disappointed. We were so close to getting the three points, for sure. But there is also some brightness, definitely, because the guys were doing an amazing job for over 90 minutes."We are a young squad and they really left their heart on the pitch and this is something we can build on."On Liverpool's penalty: "If you give it, it's a really, really soft one and then you have to give many, many penalties throughout
  
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• Rangers Defender In €30m Bundesliga Talks: The Valuation Right For Ibrox?

  23-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Defender In €30m Bundesliga Talks: The Valuation Right For Ibrox?Rangers are in official transfer talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the sale of Emmanuel Fernandez, according to a report from Turkish transfer journalist Ekrem Konur. The 25-year-old Nigerian international centre-back has attracted significant interest late in the summer window, with Rangers placing a firm €25M–€30M price tag on one of their standout performers from last season.Rangers in official talks
  
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