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• Cristiano Ronaldo hints he has just one year left ⌛

  16-08-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo hints he has just one year left ⌛The end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s career as a football player is approaching.The Portuguese star himself confirmed this during an interview with Vogue magazine.This is probably my last year in football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacyCristiano RonaldoRecently, he confirmed that this year’s World Cup was the last of his career.However, he had left the question of when he would hang up his boots for good unanswered.Still du
  
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• Nightmare Man City start for Maresca - are Arsenal really so far ahead?

  16-08-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City were playing their first competitive game since Pep Guardiola's exit after a 10-year reign [Getty Images]Did Premier League champions Arsenal show just how far ahead of Manchester City they are with their dominant Community Shield win?Goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard helped the Gunners to a 3-0 victory in Cardiff.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was "a bit surprised" by his side's convincing performance, telling TNT Sports that "to play in the ma
  
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• Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City

  16-08-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri captained Spain to World Cup glory this summer [Getty Images]Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for about £65mThe 30-year-old, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, is set to sign a four-year deal with the Spanish champions. The transfer is expected to be completed in the coming days.Rodri made 298 appearances across seven trophy-laden seasons at City after joining them from Atletico Madrid in 2019 for a then club record £62.8m.He missed mu
  
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• Jacquet scores on debut as Liverpool beat Como in final friendly

  16-08-2026 21:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club FriendliesLiverpool 2 - 0 Como FTJeremy Jacquet started alongside Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk for the first time [Getty Images]Jeremy Jacquet scored on his Liverpool debut as Andoni Iraola's Reds capped off pre-season with a 2-0 win over Serie A side Como. After agreeing the £60m transfer for Jacquet in January, the 21-year-old Frenchman's move was confirmed on 1 July but a niggling knee injury had kept him on the sidelines until the visit of Cesc Fabregas' Como.The centre-back
  
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• Juventus intensify contact with Tottenham for Guglielmo Vicario

  16-08-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus intensify contact with Tottenham for Guglielmo VicarioSerie A side Juventus continue to ponder goalkeeping targets. Even if a move for Emi Martinez looked possible, they are close to settling for Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario.Get Italian Football News covered how the Old Lady made new contact for the Aston Villa player’s signature, as the Birmingham club were nearing a move for Zion Suzuki.Gianluca Di Marzio has now reported that Juve aren’t happy with Martinez’s
  
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• 🎥 Como fall short, Liverpool win at Anfield, Gakpo and Jacquet 🔥

  16-08-2026 21:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Como fall short, Liverpool win at Anfield, Gakpo and Jacquet 🔥Como lost the second match of the day at Anfield. The first game behind closed doors between the Reds and the Lariani had ended 0-0, but in the evening clash it was Liverpool who came out on top 2-0 thanks to goals from Gakpo (24') and new signing Jacquet (44').Fabregas' side, just as had happened against Arsenal, looked far from out of place despite the defeat, and the coach can be satisfied also with an eye on the
  
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• 🔥 Como come up short at Anfield, Liverpool win 2-0, Gakpo and Jacquet

  16-08-2026 21:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Como come up short at Anfield, Liverpool win 2-0, Gakpo and JacquetComo lose the second match of the day at Anfield. The first behind-closed-doors game between the Reds and the Lariani had ended 0-0, but in the evening clash it was Liverpool who came out on top 2-0 thanks to goals from Gakpo(24') and new signing Jacquet(44').Fabregas' side, just as had happened against Arsenal, looked far from out of place despite the defeat, and the coach can be satisfied, also with the upcoming inter
  
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• He’s here: Rapid winger to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool

  16-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He’s here: Rapid winger to replace Mohamed Salah at LiverpoolLiverpool have got their Mohamed Salah replacement. But can he live up to the Egyptian's heights?Mohamed Salah left Liverpool this summer and it means we're heading into a campaign without the Egyptian for the first time since 2016. It's safe to say he'll be a massive loss.Even last season, in what was a below-par season for Salah, he still outperformed nearly all possible replacements. Six goals and six assists in the Premier Le
  
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• Arsenal linked with 21yo £50m Brighton midfielder

  16-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal linked with 21yo £50m Brighton midfielderJack Hinshelwood is attracting attention from several of England’s biggest clubs, but any move would require Arsenal to stump up a lot of cash.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesJack Hinshelwood has emerged as another name on Arsenal’s transfer radar, but the reported interest appears to be at an exploratory stage rather than anything more than that.Reports claim the Gunners have made contact with the Brighton midfielder’s re
  
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• Norwich struggles to assist king - Tzolis could be Arsenal gem

  16-08-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christos Tzolis scored 43 goals and provided 45 assists in 108 appearances for Club Brugge before joining Arsenal [Getty Images]Arsenal's transfer window has been dominated by talk of signing a new forward but Christos Tzolis has shown that the Gunners already have an attacker they can get excited about. The £34m summer signing from Club Brugge produced two assists as the Gunners beat Manchester City 3-0 to win the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium and his performance will have
  
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• Three years of Deco at Barcelona: 2026 has finally changed the conversation

  16-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three years of Deco at Barcelona: 2026 has finally changed the conversationThree years after Deco officially became Barcelona’s sporting director, his time in charge remains difficult to judge with one simple label.There have been mistakes, uncomfortable decisions and plenty of criticism. However, 2026 has provided a chance for the conversation to change.There was a time when Deco’s work at Barcelona attracted more suspicion than trust. The Vitor Roque operation became an easy symbol
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

  16-08-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | TSG 1899 HoffenheimOur next Get German Football News Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical preview takes us…to Sinsheim. Right. All 18 clubs means all 18 clubs. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim belongs to the Bundesliga field whether we Germans happen to like it or not. The author can only promise the most level-headed analysis his gritted teeth will allow. One would think he got most of his grievances off his chest last year. Regrettably, the political situation
  
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• Report: Chelsea star wanted by European side

  16-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea star wanted by European sideBenfica Transfer Interest Could Open Door for Chelsea Defender ExitBenfica are pushing to strengthen at centre-back and two England-based names have emerged as leading options, with Caught Offside reporting that Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo is firmly in the conversation alongside Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis.The Portuguese club “have a strong need for a central defender”, and that urgency appears to be shaping their market
  
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• Everton Eye £150k-A-Week Swoop For 28-Year-Old After Konsa: Right Choice?

  16-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Eye £150k-A-Week Swoop For 28-Year-Old After Konsa: Right Choice?Everton have emerged as a potential destination for Arsenal defender Ben White, with Football Insider’s David Schill reporting that the club are ready to make a move once Arsenal complete their pursuit of Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa. The report claims White, 28 years old, would welcome a switch because he wants football after a disrupted season.The report gained context this week. Reports on 14 August sai
  
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• Aston Villa Eye €27m Deal For 28-Year-Old Star: Good Deal For Emery?

  16-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Eye €27m Deal For 28-Year-Old Star: Good Deal For Emery?Aston Villa have reached an agreement in principle on personal terms with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with negotiations now continuing with West Ham over a proposed €27m (£23m) transfer, according to Sébastien Vidal’s report. The deal would give Unai Emery another experienced option at right-back and increase competition for Matty Cash.Aston Villa push for €27m dealWest Ham want €27m before sanction
  
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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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• Newcastle and Everton tracking Premier League rival attacker

  16-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle and Everton tracking Premier League rival 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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