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• Curtis Jones exit moves closer as Inter Milan exert leverage over midfielder deal

  02-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones exit moves closer as Inter Milan exert leverage over midfielder dealLiverpool have had to put up with Inter Milan’s interest in Curtis Jones for quite some time now. The 25-year-old first appeared on the Italian side’s radar back in January - when head coach Cristian Chivu attempted to mastermind a transfer.Liverpool said no - pointing to a lack of alternatives in midfield - but were always likely to face pressure for the England international this summer.Time running ou
  
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• 🎥 Mora’s stunner against Cruz Azul

  17-08-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Mora’s stunner against Cruz AzulGilberto Mora continues to shine in Mexican soccer, and tonight he celebrated a tremendous goal on Matchday 4 of the 2026 Apertura.+
  The 17-year-old gem received the ball just past midfield and, after covering a long distance, fired a shot at the goal guarded by Kevin Mier to score Xolos’ second goal of the night."Morita" was the man behind Xolos’ victory and, for now, has them right on América’s heels at the top of the tab
  
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• 🎥 First title of his career: Toppmöller celebrates DFB-Pokal win

  17-08-2026 07:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 First title of his career: Toppmöller celebrates DFB-Pokal winDino Toppmöller and RC Lens have done it. In an intense 90 minutes featuring two red cards, the French Cup winners defeated reigning champions Paris in the Trophée des Champions.After the final whistle, the joy over the victory was, of course, boundless.For the former Frankfurt coach, it is the first title of his managerial career.After the match, the coach also gave a speech to the team. He definitely spoke
  
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• Ten new things every FPL manager should consider before new season

  17-08-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  So many new managers This looks like the most unpredictable Premier League season in years. Nine clubs (Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Ipswich and Newcastle) begin the season with new managers, with a further two in Michael Carrick at Manchester United and Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham Hotspur starting their first full season in charge. With so much change, it can be even more difficult to know how certain teams will line up to begin
  
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• FPL tips 2026/27: 44 players you should consider signing

  17-08-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With tens of millions of players across the world, Fantasy Premier League is back ahead of the new Premier League season, which starts on Friday as defending champions Arsenal kick off against Championship winners Coventry City. As always, FPL players are tasked with building a title-winning side with a fixed budget of £100m. Within that, players must get the balance right between the expensive premium picks who are likely to top the points tallies at the end of the 38-game season, along w
  
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• Changing times as Welsh blockbuster awaits

  17-08-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff City have not hosted Wrexham in a league fixture since March 2002 [Huw Evans Picture Agency/Getty Images]Cardiff City and Wrexham bid to bring the opening weekend of the new Championship season to a spectacular end with a blockbuster Monday night showdown in south Wales.The Bluebirds face the Red Dragons in a league match for the first time in 24 years, after Cardiff secured a return to the second tier at the first attempt.In addition to the eyes of those across the south and north of Wa
  
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• There looks to be a prime candidate for the number ten role at Manchester City

  17-08-2026 05:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There looks to be a prime candidate for the number ten role at Manchester CityManchester City are blessed to have two elite options to play in the number ten role in their squad. Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki are excellent in the role and both figure to play prominent roles for Enzo Maresca throughout the 2026-27 season. Phil Foden started in the role across Manchester City’s three preseason friendlies. He started again yesterday as City suffered a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the FA Community S
  
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• 📊 Sunday goal glut shakes up the Brasileirão, see the table

  17-08-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Sunday goal glut shakes up the Brasileirão, see the tableAfter a relatively “quiet” Saturday, Sunday (16) was a treat for football fans.After all, there were 22 goals in six matches (an average of 3.6 goals per game).The “strikers’ party” started early, with Chapecoense and Bahia drawing 3-3 at Arena Condá.In the 4pm kick-offs (Brasília time), six more goals!In Belo Horizonte, Atlético-MG thrashed Grêmio 3-0 at Arena MRV.A
  
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• 📊 Goal glut on Super Sunday shakes up the Brasileirão; updated table

  17-08-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Goal glut on Super Sunday shakes up the Brasileirão; updated tableAfter a relatively “quiet” Saturday, Sunday (16) was a treat for football fans.After all, there were 22 goals in six matches (an average of 3.6 goals per game).The “strikers’ party” started early, with Chapecoense and Bahia drawing 3-3 at Arena Condá.In the 4pm matches (Brasília time), six more goals!In Belo Horizonte, Atlético-MG crushed Grêmio 3-0 at Arena
  
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• 📊 Goal glut on Sunday shakes up the Brasileirão; see the table

  17-08-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Goal glut on Sunday shakes up the Brasileirão; see the tableAfter a relatively “quiet” Saturday, Sunday (16) was a treat for football fans.After all, there were 22 goals in six matches (an average of 3.6 goals per game).The “strikers’ party” started early, with Chapecoense and Bahia drawing 3-3 at Arena Condá.In the 4pm matches (Brasília time), six more goals!In Belo Horizonte, Atlético-MG crushed Grêmio 3-0 at Arena MRV.A
  
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• 🚨 Santos v Chivas line-ups are in

  17-08-2026 02:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Santos v Chivas line-ups are inTSM opens its doors to host Santos vs. Chivas in the Matchday 4 game of the Apertura 2026, a clash the home side enters in need of points after failing to secure a win in the current tournament.The backline led by Milito also needs to win this match, as it has collected only four points from three games.Santos XIChivas XIDon’t miss the details with OneFootball.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the orig
  
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• 📹 Corinthians score a stunner, but Cruzeiro claim vital away win

  17-08-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Corinthians score a stunner, but Cruzeiro claim vital away winCruzeiro beat Corinthians 2-1 this Sunday (16), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Bruno Rodrigues and Wanderson, Cabuloso’s top scorers on the night, had not scored since February 2026!This was Cruzeiro’s fourth win at Timão’s home since the stadium opened in 2014.Before talking specifically about the match, a shoutout to actress Alessandra Negrini and actor Humberto Carrão, who
  
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• 📹 Corinthians score a stunner, but Cruzeiro claim big away win

  17-08-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Corinthians score a stunner, but Cruzeiro claim big away winCruzeiro beat Corinthians 2-1 this Sunday (16) in Matchday 23 of the 2026 Brasileirão.Bruno Rodrigues and Wanderson, Cabuloso’s goalscorers on the night, had not scored since February 2026!This is Cruzeiro’s fourth win at Timão’s home stadium since it opened in 2014.Before talking specifically about the match, a highlight for actress Alessandra Negrini and actor Humberto Carrão, who were
  
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• 😂 Thiago Mendes who?: spat with Neymar and loads of digs at Vasco

  17-08-2026 02:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Thiago Mendes who?: spat with Neymar and loads of digs at VascoVasco went through yet another afternoon of terror and embarrassment at São Januário this Sunday (16).In front of their own fans, the Cruz-Maltino side was steamrolled 3-0 by Santos in Round 23 of the Brasileirão.+ Neymar stays off the pitch for 1 minute after new 'anti-time-wasting' rule; understandThe result left Vasco in second-to-last place in the league with 22 points, ahead of only Chapecoense (11
  
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• 😅 Flamengo thrashing has social media warning Palmeiras: don't panic

  17-08-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Flamengo thrashing has social media warning Palmeiras: don't panicIf Palmeiras fans were worried after the 3-2 comeback defeat to Fluminense last Saturday (15), the situation has now gotten considerably worse.That’s because Flamengo thrashed Mirassol 5-1 this Sunday (16) and fully joined the race for the top spot in the Brasileirão.Click here to watch the goals from the match!In fact, the Rubro-Negro can be seen as the competition’s “virtual” leader becau
  
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• 😅 Flamengo thrashing has social media warning Palmeiras: don't bottle it

  17-08-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Flamengo thrashing has social media warning Palmeiras: don't bottle itIf Palmeiras fans were worried after the 3-2 comeback defeat to Fluminense last Saturday (15), the situation has now gotten considerably worse.That’s because Flamengo thrashed Mirassol 5-1 this Sunday (16) and has fully joined the race for the top spot in the Brasileirão.Click here to see the goals from the match!In fact, the Rubro-Negro can be considered the competition’s “virtual” lea
  
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• 😅 Flamengo rout has social media warning Palmeiras: don't panic

  17-08-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Flamengo rout has social media warning Palmeiras: don't panicIf Palmeiras fans were worried after the 3-2 comeback defeat to Fluminense last Saturday (15), the situation has now gotten considerably worse.That’s because Flamengo thrashed Mirassol 5-1 this Sunday (16) and has fully joined the race for the top spot in the Brasileirão.Click here to watch the goals from the match!In fact, the Rubro-Negro can be considered the competition’s “virtual” leader bec
  
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• 📹 Flamengo thrash Mirassol away, tighten grip on Brasileiro lead

  17-08-2026 01:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Flamengo thrash Mirassol away, tighten grip on Brasileiro leadIn the countryside of São Paulo, Flamengo thrashed Mirassol 5-1 this Sunday (16), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.As the score suggests, it was a walk in the park for the Rubro-Negro side, which had no trouble at all on the pitch. Before the midway point of the first half, Plata took advantage of goalkeeper Walter’s poor attempt to deal with a cross from the right and set up Carrascal to op
  
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• 📹 Flamengo thrash Mirassol away, close in on Brasileirão summit

  17-08-2026 01:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Flamengo thrash Mirassol away, close in on Brasileirão summitIn the countryside of São Paulo, Flamengo thrashed Mirassol 5-1 this Sunday (16), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.As the score suggests, the match was a walk in the park for the Rubro-Negro, who had no trouble at all on the field.Before the halfway mark of the first half, Plata took advantage of goalkeeper Walter’s poor attempt to clear a cross from the right and set up Carrascal to open t
  
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• 📹 Flamengo hammer Mirassol away to seize top spot in Brasileirão

  17-08-2026 01:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Flamengo hammer Mirassol away to seize top spot in BrasileirãoIn the countryside of São Paulo state, Flamengo thrashed Mirassol 5-1 this Sunday (16) in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.As the score suggests, it was a walk in the park for the Rubro-Negro, who had no trouble at all on the pitch.Before the midway point of the first half, Plata took advantage of goalkeeper Walter’s poor attempt to deal with a cross from the right and set up Carrascal to ope
  
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• Luis Enrique makes transfer decision on two attackers clear with lineup decision

  17-08-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Enrique makes transfer decision on two attackers clear with lineup decisionLuis Enrique has taken some big, transfer related decisions with his squad for tonight’s game against Lens.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG are taking on Lens in the Trophee des Champions right now, but the big news came long before kick off.Luis Enrique announced a very similar lineup to the
  
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• River Plate-Argentinos Juniors XIs: all guns blazing

  17-08-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  River Plate-Argentinos Juniors XIs: all guns blazingArgentinos Juniors and River Plate face off on Matchday 5 of the Clausura.
  Here is how both teams line up...RIVER PLATE XIARGENTINOS JUNIORS XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Limavady must 'take belief from the positives' - Owens

  17-08-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Limavady United manager Paul Owens said his newly promoted side need "a bit of belief" as their search for their first points of the Irish Premiership season continue.Owens' side were beaten by Glentoran in the opening match of the season before being beaten 2-1 at home by Carrick Rangers.Despite the tough start, Owens said there are plenty of positives for his side who are competing in the top flight for the first time in 18 years."We have five forward players in the squad and they're all under
  
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• Update On The Future Of This Chelsea Defender: Should Alonso Cut Him Loose?

  16-08-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On The Future Of This Chelsea Defender: Should Alonso Cut Him Loose?In a recent report, talkSPORT offered an update on the future of Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong. It has been revealed that the Blues are willing to cash in on the English full-back amid interest from Coventry City this summer.Acheampong’s Lack Of Game Time In The Premier LeagueAcheampong struggled to make himself a regular starter for the West London club but managed to put in a few solid performances for them in
  
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• Celtic Keeping Close Tabs On This Swedish Goalkeeper: Should O’Neill Sanction The Move?

  16-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Keeping Close Tabs On This Swedish Goalkeeper: Should O’Neill Sanction The Move?If a recent report from the Swedish outlet Expressen (as cited by The Scottish Sun) is believed to be true, Celtic are keeping close tabs on Leo Cavallius ahead of a potential summer move. But they are not alone in the race, with Serie A side Parma also plotting a move for the IF Brommapojkarna custodian after losing Zion Suzuki.The 21-year-old Swedish shot-stopper progressed through the Bromma
  
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• Multiple reports: Barcelona agree fee with Manchester City for Rodri - How can City replace him?

  16-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri is heading back to Spain as Manchester City have agreed a fee with Barcelona, according to multiple reports.David Ornstein, Fabrizio Romano and ESPN, among others, are reporting that City have agreed a $88.5 million fee. Rodri only has one year left on his contract, so this represents a great deal for City. The Spanish midfielder, who captained Spain to World Cup glory in July, has had a legendary career at City and won the Ballon d’Or in 2024. Rodri also scored the winner in the UEF
  
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• 📋 Corinthians and Cruzeiro line-ups named to wrap up Brasileirão Sunday

  16-08-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Corinthians and Cruzeiro line-ups named to wrap up Brasileirão SundayThis Sunday (16), Corinthians and Cruzeiro face off at Neo Química Arena at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Timão sit in ninth place with 32 points and want a second straight win in the league as they try to break into the G-5.Raposa, after two consecutive wins in the competition, are in sixth place with 33 points and are also looking to move into
  
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• Martinez Juventus move now off - Monday's gossip

  16-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus pull out of move for Emiliano Martinez, Manchester City face competition for Pedro Neto and Real Madrid want Martin Zubimendi.Aston Villa's Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, will not be joining Juventus this summer following talks between the clubs. (Athletic - subscription required)Manchester City are keen to sign Portugal winger Pedro Neto, 26, from Chelsea butface competition from Al-Hilal. (Talksport)New Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has approved a move for Arsenal's S
  
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• Man City identify Rodri replacement after accepting £65m offer from Barcelona

  16-08-2026 23:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have accepted a bid of £65.4m from Barcelona for Rodri.Spain’s World Cup-winning captain is set to leave the Etihad Stadium to join the LaLiga champions and leave City with the question of how to replace him. Barcelona had two previous offers for Rodri refused with City deeming the first, of just £38.4m, not serious but their third bid matched City’s valuation.Rodri, who had been reluctant to sign a new deal, has entered the last year of his contract and C
  
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• Liverpool target Barcola not in PSG squad as Lens win Super Cup

  16-08-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  French Champions' TrophyLens 1 - 0 Paris Saint-Germain FTBradley Barcola was in the France squad which finished fourth at this summer's World Cup [Getty Images]Liverpool target Bradley Barcola was left out of Paris St-Germain's squad as they were narrowly beaten by Lens in the French Super Cup.Barcola has been linked with a move to Anfield this summer, with Liverpool reportedly prepared to pay somewhere in the region of £100m for the 23-year-old.The France forward, who has also been intere
  
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