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• Chivu: ‘Inter squad has quality, Jones and Thuram can lend a hand’

  30-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu: ‘Inter squad has quality, Jones and Thuram can lend a hand’Cristian Chivu outlines his Inter changes for the complicated task in Cagliari, confirming that Marcus Thuram and Curtis Jones ‘could give us a hand today’ off the bench.It kicks off at the Unipol Domus at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s three Serie A games on the Liveblog.MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: John Stones of Internazionale loo
  
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• Forest 'were the better team' - Hodge

  31-08-2026 08:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Steve Hodge says Oliver Glasner's side "were the better team" against Liverpool and should have won the game.Forest fans were dreaming of a third consecutive league win at Anfield when Morgan Gibbs-White gave them the lead from the spot, but Liverpool rallied again and Victor Munoz's late strike ensured the points were shared."We should have won [the match] with the chances we created, especially in the first half," said Hodge on BBC Radio Nottingham. "We were
  
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• Man Utd new stadium plans on track

  31-08-2026 08:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says the club remains on track to build a new stadium close to the present site at Old Trafford.Trafford Council are in the middle of a series of consultation events around their Old Trafford Masterplan, of which the new stadium is the centrepiece.When the consultation period finishes on 22 September, tweaks can be made to the project before planning and financing can start to be arranged.United are yet to explain how they will fund th
  
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• Malaga manager raises foul complaint over build-up to Bellingham’s goal in Real Madrid defeat: ‘We have to bleed to earn a foul.’

  31-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malaga manager raises foul complaint over build-up to Bellingham’s goal in Real Madrid defeat: ‘We have to bleed to earn a foul.’Malaga manager Juan Francisco Funes has admitted that his side was overwhelmed by Real Madrid’s explosive start at the Santiago Bernabéu, while also raising questions over the decision-making in the build-up to Jude Bellingham’s opening goal.Malaga arrived in Madrid knowing the scale of the challenge against a star-filled Real Madri
  
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• Full financial details of Gabriel Jesus’ Barcelona transfer – Romano

  31-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Full financial details of Gabriel Jesus’ Barcelona transfer – RomanoBarcelona have completed a deal that few saw coming, agreeing terms to sign Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus for a fee in the region of €10 million.Now, Fabrizio Romano has laid out the full financial breakdown of the transfer, confirming that documents have been exchanged between the two clubs. The Italian journalist states that the agreement includes a €10 million fixed fee, up to €4 million in add
  
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• He'd just signed his contract: Forward set for three months out due to latest injury blow

  31-08-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He'd just signed his contract: Forward set for three months out due to latest injury blowLiverpool are in the process of remodelling their frontline. The departure of Mohamed Salah on a free transfer opened up a gap on the right side of the attack. Richard Hughes has already tied up the signings of wingers Victor Munoz and Bradley Barcola.There are also plans afoot to sell Cody Gakpo and we can expect Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa to also take their leave.Liverpool will also be hoping to si
  
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• Courtois explains what Real Madrid must improve despite Malaga thrashing: ‘First half is the model to follow’

  31-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Courtois explains what Real Madrid must improve despite Malaga thrashing: ‘First half is the model to follow’Thibaut Courtois has urged Real Madrid to turn their dominant first-half performance against Malaga into the standard for the rest of the season, despite the goalkeeper acknowledging that the team lost some of its intensity after the break.Real Madrid swept Malaga aside 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu, with three goals arriving before half-time as the hosts produced the ki
  
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• Arsenal make new move to convince Barcelona target Julian Alvarez amid Atletico Madrid tensions

  31-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make new move to convince Barcelona target Julian Alvarez amid Atletico Madrid tensionsArsenal are set to make fresh contact with Julian Alvarez’s camp in the coming hours, as the London club steps up their pursuit of the Atletico Madrid striker before the transfer window shuts.According to Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari, representatives for Arsenal will speak directly with Alvarez’s entourage in an attempt to change his mind about a return to English football. The
  
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• 'Plenty of positives to take' from Everton draw - Hill

  31-08-2026 07:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bournemouth defender James Hill says "there's plenty of positives to take" from their 1-1 draw with Everton, despite conceding in the 91st minute to deny them their first three points of the season.Everton captain James Tarkowski thumped home the leveller after both Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Christie failed to clear Hayden Hackney's corner.Speaking to BBC Radio Solent, Hill said: "It's a first point on the board and we'll go back and look at where we need to improve, but it's still
  
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• Brentford draw 'probably a fair result' - James

  31-08-2026 07:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United winger Dan James says the draw against Brentford was "probably a fair result" given the Bees' strength in the opening half and Leeds' dominance in the second. "First half, they were definitely the better team and we were half a yard off it," James told BBC Radio Leeds. "But in the second half we showed what we should have done from the start."We got the goal quite late, but from then on there was only one team that was going to score the next goal. Unfortunately we could't do that."
  
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• Report: Liverpool have made contact over blockbuster £130m move

  31-08-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool have made contact over blockbuster £130m moveLiverpool Open Rayan Talks as Bournemouth Forward Emerges in Late £130m Transfer PushLiverpool have made contact with Bournemouth over Rayan, with the 20-year-old now emerging as a serious option as the club reshapes its attack before the deadline. The latest update comes via Matt Thielen on X, who reports that discussions have been opened regarding the Brazilian forward’s availability.This sits within a wider end-o
  
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• Report: Newcastle United set to battle Sunderland for Serie A star

  31-08-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United set to battle Sunderland for Serie A starNewcastle Transfer News: Matias Soule Battle Emerges With SunderlandNewcastle United have moved into contention for Matias Soule, adding a fresh layer to one of the more intriguing late-window stories. According to TeamTalk, the Magpies are now competing directly with Sunderland for the Roma attacker, with the 23-year-old increasingly viewed as a realistic market opportunity before the deadline.Soule has been a long-running target
  
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• 'It's not a good relationship, it's a deal for money' - Emery

  31-08-2026 07:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicolas Jackson, Emi Martinez, Morgan Rogers and Alejandro Garnacho have all moved between Chelsea and Villa this summer [Getty Images]Unai Emery has insisted that there are no "good relations" between Chelsea and Aston Villa after a series of transfers between the clubs.On Sunday Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez joined Chelsea from Villa,completing the eighth deal between them in the past four years.Martinez's move to Chelsea comes after Nicolas Jackson's transfer the other way last week.
  
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• Career gone wrong? Ex-Germany player in the Regionalliga at 30

  31-08-2026 07:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Career gone wrong? Ex-Germany player in the Regionalliga at 30We can probably all still remember Max Meyer. More precisely, how he was predicted to have a great career and outstanding potential. And what became of it: not all that much.Now, one of the biggest "what if" careers seems to be coming to an end on football’s big stage. As 'Sky' and 'Reviersport' report, Meyer is stepping away from the professional game at just 30 and will play in the Regionalliga West for Rot-Weiß Oberhaus
  
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• América are clear leaders: how the Liga MX table stands

  31-08-2026 06:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  América are clear leaders: how the Liga MX table standsMatchday 6 of the Apertura 2026 came to an end amid a battle for qualification. At this stage of the tournament, the standings are beginning to take shape, and this is how they ended after this weekend’s matchups.América pulls away at the top, and with the win over Puebla, they reached six straight matches without a defeat.Toluca and Tijuana remain in pursuit, while Chivas were beaten by Atlas, followed by Querétar
  
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• 🗣️ Obed Vargas's future could lie with Sevilla or Getafe

  31-08-2026 03:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ Obed Vargas's future could lie with Sevilla or GetafeObed Vargas’ future remains a mystery, but with only a few days left before the close of the transfer window in Europe, the Mexican could be headed for a new destination.With his departure from Atlético de Madrid seemingly imminent, there has been talk of a possible move to Getafe; however, the deal has not yet been finalized due to a lack of available non-EU player spots.Then, this Sunday, Sevilla emerged as a n
  
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• 📊 Giants stuck in the bottom four: updated Brasileirão table

  31-08-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Giants stuck in the bottom four: updated Brasileirão tableSix matches continued the 25th round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (30).The round will officially come to an end this Monday (31), when Remo and Coritiba face off at Mangueirão at 8 pm (Brasília time).The Sunday “goal fest” started early, with a 3-3 draw between Athletico-PR and Fluminense at Arena da Baixada.Later, in the afternoon, Santos made history by beating Corinthians (1-0) for th
  
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• 📊 Big guns stuck in the bottom four: updated Brasileirão table

  31-08-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Big guns stuck in the bottom four: updated Brasileirão tableSix matches continued the 25th round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (30).The round will officially wrap up this Monday (31), when Remo and Coritiba face off at Mangueirão at 8:00 p.m. (Brasília time).Sunday’s “goal fest” got off to an early start, with Athletico-PR and Fluminense drawing 3-3 at Arena da Baixada.Then, later in the afternoon, Santos made history by beating Corinthian
  
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• Domino Effect: Beto for Fiorentina, Kean to Como, Juventus want Zirkzee

  31-08-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Domino Effect: Beto for Fiorentina, Kean to Como, Juventus want ZirkzeeFiorentina have agreed an €18m deal to buy Everton striker Beto, realising Joshua Zirkzee was stalling Manchester United for Juventus, therefore freeing Moise Kean for Como.The final hours of the transfer window mean there are several domino effect situations that all depend on each other to go through.Beto frees Kean and ZirkzeeMANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during a Man
  
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• 📹 Neymar gives Santos shirt to Corinthians boy, family escorted

  31-08-2026 01:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Neymar gives Santos shirt to Corinthians boy, family escortedSantos made history this Sunday (30) by beating Corinthians for the first time at Neo Química Arena in the Brasileirão.After the 1-0 win in Itaquera, Neymar — who took the free kick that led to Peixe’s goal — gifted a young Corinthians fan a Santos shirt.In an interview still on the NQA pitch, the star wearing the No. 10 shirt explained his decision to give the gift to the young Corinthians fan
  
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• 📹 Palmeiras battle to the end v Mirassol, but avoid the worst

  31-08-2026 01:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Palmeiras battle to the end v Mirassol, but avoid the worstPalmeiras drew 1-1 with Mirassol at Maião this Sunday (30), in a match valid for the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.After a dull first half, the second half had excitement right until the end.Leão Caipira opened the scoring through Carlos Eduardo, with a header, finishing off Igor Formiga’s perfect cross from the right.After pushing hard for it, Verdão found the equalizer through Maur&iacut
  
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• 🚨 Beto to Fiorentina, done! Zirkzee says no, Kean clear for Como

  31-08-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Beto to Fiorentina, done! Zirkzee says no, Kean clear for ComoAs reported by Gianluca Di Marzio and confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, Fiorentina’s new striker will be Beto for €17/18 million: Everton have authorized the player to travel for his medical, which is expected to take place today (Monday).Later in the evening — reveals Fabrizio Romano — Joshua Zirkzee turned down Fiorentina’s offer (Juventus have now moved for him), so the Viola turned to Beto instea
  
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• Diego Carlos ready for Serie A return to Parma from Fenerbahce

  31-08-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diego Carlos ready for Serie A return to Parma from FenerbahceDiego Carlos will return to Serie A for Parma and his medical is scheduled for Monday, claim multiple sources, just weeks after his loan experience at Como from Fenerbahce.The 33-year-old had enjoyed his loan spell in Serie A with Como last season, and the Lariani had been pushing to make it permanent throughout the summer.However, with various limitations on their squad list in the Champions League, this proved too difficult to achie
  
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• Report: Liverpool ‘in talks’ over late move for Chelsea star

  30-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ‘in talks’ over late move for Chelsea starLiverpool in Pedro Neto Talks as Cody Gakpo Exit Looms Ahead of Deadline DayLiverpool are weighing up a significant late-window move for Pedro Neto, with Football Transfers reporting that contact has already been made with the winger’s camp as the club plan for the possible departure of Cody Gakpo.The situation appears to be moving on parallel tracks. On one side, “Manchester City are in negotiations over a late
  
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• Atalanta defender Ahanor to Chelsea for €48m then Crystal Palace loan agreement

  30-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta defender Ahanor to Chelsea for €48m then Crystal Palace loan agreementAtalanta will sell Honest Ahanor to Chelsea for €48m including add-ons, but the Italy international should then be loaned out to Crystal Palace.The agreement for the sale of the 18-year-old talent was made several days ago, for a package that including various add-ons and performance-related bonuses should reach a total figure of €48m.However, Chelsea have no room for him in the squad right now, so the
  
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• Juventus make new Zirkzee bid for €30m, consider Newcastle United striker Plan B

  30-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus make new Zirkzee bid for €30m, consider Newcastle United striker Plan BJuventus have reportedly made a new offer to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee, who prefers them to Fiorentina, and called Newcastle United for Nick Woltemade, as Jonathan David gets closer to Atletico Madrid.The Bianconeri are seeking at least one new striker after the serious injury to Kenan Yildiz, but above all seem to be in advanced negotiations to loan Jonathan David to Atletico Madrid with option to bu
  
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• Father confirms it: Son won't join Man City, he's a Liverpool star

  30-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Father confirms it: Son won't join Man City, he's a Liverpool starLiverpool won't lose one star to Manchester City, it seems. His father has confirmed that publicly.It certainly appears that Cody Gakpo will leave Liverpool for Manchester City. That's the story everyone is telling - the Reds will receive a lot of money for the Dutchman but it's a controversial deal.After all, selling a starting XI player to a (hopeful) title rival is mad. There's essentially zero chance Liverpool would have enter
  
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• 📋 Bahia and Inter name confirmed line-ups in Salvador

  30-08-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Bahia and Inter name confirmed line-ups in SalvadorIt’s Sunday (30) for Bahia versus Internacional at Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time).It is valid for the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva (MG) is the referee.Premiere will broadcast it.Table situation 📊Tricolor started Sunday with 36 points in sixth place.They are looking to deliver a better performance in front of their home c
  
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• Official: De Roon joins Roma from Atalanta as squad No. revealed

  30-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: De Roon joins Roma from Atalanta as squad No. revealedMarten De Roon has officially joined Roma from Atalanta on a permanent transfer and will wear the No.15 at the Stadio Olimpico.Dutch midfielder De Roon has officially joined Roma from Atalanta.The Giallorossi confirmed the transfer with an official statement on Sunday night.BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 22: Marten de Roon of Atalanta celebrates becoming the clubs record appearance holder with family members in front of the fans after
  
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• Micky van de Ven urges Tottenham Hotspur to focus on the positives despite tough start

  30-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LONDON — After a tough start to the season, Tottenham Hotspur's new captain Micky van de Ven wants everyone to calm down a bit and focus on some of the positives. Yes, Spurs have lost their opening two games in the Premier League and have conceded five and scored zero, but there were some decent moments of promise in their home defeat against Newcastle United on Saturday. The Dutch center back believes things are heading in the right direction under Roberto De Zerbi as they develop a new s
  
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