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• Community Shield: Arsenal in cruise control at halftime in Cardiff

  16-08-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Community Shield: Arsenal in cruise control at halftime in Cardiff2026-08-16T14:52:42ZHT: ARSENAL 2-0 MAN CITYA dream first-half for Arsenal sees them comfortably up by a pair of goals (Calafiori, Havertz) as the Gunners look to start the 2026/27 season off with a bang.City will have to improve considerably across the second stanza if they're to get back into this. 2026-08-16T14:50:46ZCHANCE!A goal-line clearance spares City from going into the break down by three goals after Ødegaard's t
  
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• 🚨 Reports: shock move on after all?! Rodri joins Barça

  16-08-2026 20:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: shock move on after all?! Rodri joins BarçaAfter the deal reportedly seemed close to collapsing at times, it now appears to be official. Manchester City superstar Rodri is joining FC Barcelona. That is being reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano and Fernando Polo of 'Mundo Deportivo'.According to the reports, the clubs have agreed on the transfer, and the contract is expected to be signed in the near future. The transfer fee for the world champion is not known, bu
  
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• Analysis: City's post-Guardiola era starts with loss

  16-08-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City were playing their first competitive game without Pep Guardiola as their manager in over 10 years, since Manuel Pellegrini oversaw a 1-1 draw with Swansea in May, 2016.This was not the result they were hoping for.Arsenal took the lead after just 23 seconds, doubled their advantage thanks to some static City defending in the 23rd minute and added a third three minutes into the second half.Their defeat was the biggest in the Community Shield since 2014, when Arsene We
  
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• Shop window or new chance - what next for Grealish?

  16-08-2026 20:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grealish made a fast start during a spell on loan last season with Everton [Getty Images]Jack Grealish made a somewhat unexpected return to the Manchester City team on Sunday - so what could his future hold?Grealish's career with the club seemed finished when he spent last season on loan at Everton, but they did not make the move permanent.The 30-year-old, who did not feature for City in pre-season, came on at half-time in their 3-0 Community Shield defeat by Arsenal in Cardiff."Overall, Jack wa
  
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• Rangers’ £3m Signing Sparks Club Brugge Interest: Sell Or Keep?

  16-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers’ £3m Signing Sparks Club Brugge Interest: Sell Or Keep?Rangers have received transfer attention from Club Brugge, with Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri reporting that the Belgian side has contacted the Scottish club to ask about Tuur Rommens and the terms.No formal bid has arrived at this stage. Club Brugge have made an enquiry, rather than placed an offer, yet the interest appears genuine and could grow if Joaquin Seys leaves Jan Breydel.Rommens, 23 years old, joined Range
  
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• Old issues resurface for West Ham in Championship draw at Turf Moor

  16-08-2026 20:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The electronic advertising boards at Turf Moor urged the folk of Burnley to “visit Detroit”. Whether or not Michigan can prepare for an influx of arrivals from east Lancashire, there were other incongruous sights. West Ham have not been seen in the second tier for 15 years. They were watched by David Moyes, who saw his Hammers win European silverware three years ago, an instant reminder of an expensive and ignominious decline. They had played in Germany and Greece, Czechia and Croati
  
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• Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye absent from PSG squad to face Lens amidst Liverpool interest

  16-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye absent from PSG squad to face Lens amidst Liverpool interestParis Saint-Germain forwards Bradley Barcola (23) and Ibrahim Mbaye (18) are both absent from Les Parisiens’ squad to face Lens in the Trophée des Champions. The PSG duo are both the subject of interest from Liverpool as the Premier League club look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the closure of the summer transfer window. The Merseyside outfit have been in active discussio
  
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• Real Madrid manager talks pre-season, new signings and Mbappe after Schalke 0-3 Real Madrid

  16-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid manager talks pre-season, new signings and Mbappe after Schalke 0-3 Real MadridReal Madrid rounded off their pre-season in style with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Schalke at the Veltins Arena.The victory ensured Jose Mourinho’s side ended their preparations unbeaten, and the Portuguese was in a positive mood as he reflected on the outing and the state of his squad ahead of the new campaign.Speaking to Real Madrid TV (h/t Diario AS), Mourinho touched on the team’s progress
  
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• 📋 Vasco and Santos set for a relegation six-pointer

  16-08-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Vasco and Santos set for a relegation six-pointerVasco and Santos have announced their lineups for this Sunday’s (26) Brasileirão clash.The match is part of the 23rd round and will take place at São Januário stadium.The two teams are tied on 22 points in the table and are inside the relegation zone.Santos are one place above because they have a better goal difference than Vasco.
  See below the starting lineups for the match:VascoNew signing Facundo Colidio sta
  
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• Celtic Register Their Interest In This Blackburn Rovers Custodian: Why They Should Get Him

  16-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Register Their Interest In This Blackburn Rovers Custodian: Why They Should Get HimIf a recent transfer update from journalist Alan Nixon on his Patreon account (as cited by The Daily Record) is believed to be true, Celtic are keeping close tabs on Balazs Toth ahead of a potential summer move. They are assessing the goalkeeper market to provide competition for Viljami Sinisalo and have now identified Blackburn Rovers custodian, who would cost in the region of £4m, according to 
  
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• 📋 Atlético and Grêmio named for clash at Arena MRV

  16-08-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Atlético and Grêmio named for clash at Arena MRVAtlético-MG and Grêmio have announced their lineups for this Sunday’s (16) Brasileirão match.The game will take place at Arena MRV and is valid for the 23rd round of the championship.The two teams are separated by just four points in the table, with Galo ahead.In the first-round meeting, in Porto Alegre, Grêmio won 2-1.
  See below the starting lineups for the match:AtléticoRenan Lodi is a
  
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• Here we go: Barcelona reach agreement to sign Portuguese international

  16-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go: Barcelona reach agreement to sign Portuguese internationalBarcelona are on the verge of securing their third major signing of the summer, after having roped in Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon.The next signing on the anvil is Joao Cancelo, who is coming on the back of an impressive loan spell at the club during the second half of last season.Cancelo looks set to rejoin Barcelona in what would be his third spell at the club.Barcelona reach agreement for CanceloAfter weeks of negotiati
  
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• Arsenal boss delivers Odegaard prediction after City win

  16-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal boss delivers Odegaard prediction after City winArteta explains how injuries disrupted Odegaard last season and reveals why he expects his captain to reach another level after Arsenal’s statement win.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesMikel Arteta believes Martin Ødegaard is primed for a major response this season after Arsenal’s captain inspired a commanding 3-0 Community Shield victory over Manchester City in Cardiff.The Arsenal manager explained how injuries had p
  
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• Newcastle and Everton tracking Premier League rivals attacker

  16-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle and Everton tracking Premier League rivals attackerLiam Delap Transfer Latest as Chelsea Seek £40m and Premier League Move Takes PriorityChelsea are actively reshaping their attacking options this summer, and Liam Delap has emerged as one of the clearest indicators of that process. According to TALKSPORT, the striker has been told he can leave Stamford Bridge and, crucially, “wants to stay in the Premier League” despite interest from Como and the prospect of Champions
  
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• Arsenal dismantle Manchester City in Community Shield

  16-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal dismantle Manchester City in Community ShieldMikel Arteta’s champions overwhelm Manchester City as Christos Tzolis shines, Riccardo Calafiori scores inside 23 seconds and Martin Odegaard caps an emphatic victory.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesMikel Arteta‘s Premier League champions could hardly have asked for a stronger opening statement, dismantling Manchester City to lift the Community Shield with a performance that underlined why they begin the new campaign as the te
  
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• Hearts boss Vrancken backs Pocognoli to succeed & have your say

  16-08-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hearts boss Wouter Vrancken has backed fellow Belgian Sebastien Pocognoli to succeed as Scotland manager. The 39-year-old former Monaco and Union Saint-Gilloise head coach has been announced as Steve Clarke's successor on a two-year deal. Vrancken, who took over at Scottish Premiership side Hearts, played with Pocognoli at Genk around 20 years ago and were also on the books of the same club as coaches in the 2022-23 season before facing off as adversaries in the Belgian top flight.
  
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• Injured Givairo Read speaks on Feyenoord future after Premier League and Serie A interest

  16-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injured Givairo Read speaks on Feyenoord future after Premier League and Serie A interestFeyenoord’s Givairo Read had to make way against Go Ahead Eagles due to injury. After the eventual 2-2 draw, he spoke about his future.Twenty-year-old Read was heavily linked to Nottingham Forest and recently saw a move to AS Roma fall through. Nevertheless, the right-back is by no means angry that it didn’t go through.“I am at a great club. I feel good and at home. I still have much to lea
  
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• Belgian Pocognoli confirmed as Scotland boss

  16-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been confirmed as Scotland men's new head coach.The 39-year-old Belgian, who replaces Steve Clarke, left Monaco at the end of last season and previously led Union Saint-Gilloise to a first league title in 90 years in 2024-25.Pocognoli spent time in England during his playing career, turning out for West Bromwich Albion and Brighton & Hove Albion and earned 13 caps for Belgium.He becomes just the second foreign boss of the Scotland men's team,
  
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• Rangers host Celtic in League Cup quarter-finals

  16-08-2026 19:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers' reward for knocking out Premier Sports Cup holders St Mirren is a mouth-watering quarter-final against Old Firm rivals Celtic.Derek McInnes earned his first win as boss with a thumping 5-1 victory on Sunday and will now host Celtic.Stenhousemuir, who stunned Motherwell in extra time, will host last season's Scottish Premiership runners up Hearts.Aberdeen will go to Kilmarnock in an all top-flight tie, while Ross County welcome Hibernian to the Highlands.The games will be played across t
  
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• Real Madrid new signing elated after impressive debut vs Schalke – “The wait felt long”

  16-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new signing elated after impressive debut vs Schalke – “The wait felt long”Real Madrid wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a 3-0 win over FC Schalke at the iconic Veltins Arena. It was the final friendly for Jose Mourinho’s men, which gave the Real Madrid coach the opportunity to try out some of his newer signings.This included Marc Cucurella, who made his unofficial debut for the club after joining from Chelsea in a big-money deal earlier in the summer.
  
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• ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: Pfanner saves Austria Wien, First Vienna grab first win, Graz stay top

  16-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: Pfanner saves Austria Wien, First Vienna grab first win, Graz stay topIn the third week of the 2026/27 season of the ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga, there were no real surprises. Austria Wien earned three points at home whilst SKN St. Pölten and SK Sturm Graz kept 100 percent win records.It was once again a week of exciting football throughout the league, with only one draw to be seen. Südburgenland continued their valiant battle against relegation by ea
  
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• French press positive about PSG new boy Mika Godts

  16-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  French press positive about PSG new boy Mika GodtsMika Godts’ transfer from Ajax to PSG has been met with great enthusiasm in the French capital, with media outlets excited for the Belgian’s debut.Godts, 21, sealed his summer switch to Ligue 1 with a reported package deal worth over €55 million. A player for the future as much as this season after last term’s Eredivisie breakout, Godts signed a five-year contract with the Parisians.Already, the local media have taken to th
  
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• 'In every moment I saw one team' - Dionisi

  16-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford head coach Alessio Dionisi spoke to BBC Three Counties Radio after his side's 2-1 win over Southampton."I am very happy. My team at the end was very tired because the match was difficult," he said. "Southampton is very strong, for me they will arrive in first, second or third position [at the end of the season]."I liked the mentality of my players, because in every moment I saw one team. They worked together without the ball and with the ball."Latest Watford news, analysis and fan views
  
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• Premier League preseason scores, results ahead of 2026-27 season

  16-08-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League preseason ahead of the 2026-27 campaign has been a lot of fun. MORE — Final Premier League table, 2025-26 seasonBelow you will find the full preseason scores and resultsfor all 20 Premier League teams.Premier League preseason schedule 2026-27Arsenal1 August — Won 4-1 v Girona (A)
  5 August — Lost 3-1 v Real Betis (Dublin)9 August — Lost 3-2 v Borussia Dortmund (H)
  12 August — Drew 1-1 (won 4-3 on penalties) v Como (H)
  16 August — Won 3-0 v Ma
  
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• Arsenal 3-0 Man City: What Arteta said

  16-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to TNT Sports: "A really good performance. To show the desire we showed and the reaction I was really impressed. I told them I really enjoyed watching them play."On Christos Tzolis' debut: "I think how naturally he has accommodated in the squad. His level of understanding - he is a player that he make the right decision when a lot of people rushes and make the wrong decisions. He is very smart and accurate. Today in tight spaces he made the right
  
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• Three Barcelona players impress in 5-2 win over FC Basel

  16-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three Barcelona players impress in 5-2 win over FC BaselBarcelona wrapped up their pre-season with an emphatic 5-2 victory over Basel at St Jakob-Park, showcasing the attacking quality of their new arrivals.Hansi Flick’s side ran riot in Switzerland, with the new signings and youngsters catching the eye, even if there were a few defensive lapses to work on.With the Joan Gamper Trophy against Al-Ahly next up before the competitive season begins, here are three players who stood out.Jesse Bi
  
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• Former Feyenoord and Austria defender Gernot Trauner retires at 34

  16-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Feyenoord and Austria defender Gernot Trauner retires at 34Gernot Trauner has decided to retire at the age of 34. The former Feyenoord and Austria centre-back broke the news on Sunday.The Linz-born Trauner played 137 games for the Rotterdam side, and notably helped them to the Eredivisie title in the 2022-23 season.Also a 15-time Austria international, Trauner’s career boasts winner’s medals from the KNVB Cup and the Johan Cruyff Shield, while continental success was just out
  
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• Cause for optimism at The Valley

  16-08-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]You could sense it.That renewed optimism, a classic pre-season cliche, maybe, but at The Valley there was a buzz. A hum in the sunshine from those - young, and old - giddy with excitement. This south-east London stadium was alive with anticipation before the game - both sets of fans hoping for better than last season. More play-off places; more hope.Twenty years ago Charlton were embarking on their most recent Premier League campaign. The road back to within any kind of range of it
  
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• Report: Aston Villa and Spurs both keen on £60m Premier League star

  16-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa and Spurs both keen on £60m Premier League starNicolas Jackson Transfer Latest as Aston Villa Weigh Up Chelsea DealAston Villa are among the clubs keeping a close eye on Nicolas Jackson, with Chelsea understood to want £60 million for the striker, according to RMC Sport. That valuation, roughly €69 million, currently stands as the clearest barrier to any breakthrough.Villa’s interest is particularly notable because the early thinking had seemingly been
  
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• Arsenal 3-0 Man City: What Maresca said

  16-08-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "I think the goal we conceded after 25 seconds unfortunately affected the game in that moment. I think after the goal, the reaction was quite good before they scored the second one, we had three or four chances to score and draw the game but unfortunately we conceded the second one and it became more complicated."On the early goal: "Disappointed with that because in this kind of game the level is so similar that when
  
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