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• David 'an out-and-out striker' with 'valuable experience' - Cave

  19-08-2026 09:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Brighton sporting director Mike Cave says latest summer signing Promise David is a player the club has been "watching for some time".The 25-year-old joins on a season-long loan from Union Saint-Gilloise, with the deal including an obligation to buy if certain criteria are met.Promise has made 82 appearances for the Belgian Pro League side, scoring 41 goals and providing nine assists, since signing in July 2024."He is someone we have been watching for some time," Cave said. "He is a
  
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• To the well and back - how Malaga returned to La Liga

  19-08-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An estimated 185,000 people attended Malaga's promotion parade in June [Getty Images]For Spanish football enthusiasts, the returns of Deportivo La Coruna, Racing Santander and Malaga to La Liga are a welcome sight.All three have featured strongly in Spain's top flight in the past 30 years, before various factors meant they dropped out of professional football.Of the trio, Malaga seemed the least likely to recover.Ten years after stunning Europe's elite in the Champions League, the Andalusians ha
  
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• Official | Paul Pogba leaves AS Monaco by mutual consent

  19-08-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Paul Pogba leaves AS Monaco by mutual consentPaul Pogba (33) has left AS Monaco just one year into his two-year deal, the Principality club and the Frenchman announced in a joint statement on Wednesday.La Pioche joined Les Monégasques last summer on a free transfer. It represented his first contract since a doping ban had sidelined him for almost two years. He followed an adapted programme and only made his first appearance for Monaco in November. A series of rep
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Aston Villa announce €50m double deal

  19-08-2026 10:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Aston Villa announce €50m double dealAston Villa have started Wednesday by announcing a double deal for Zion Suzuki and Matteo Ruggeri.The Japan international goalkeeper joins from Parma in a deal worth €30m which has the potential to rise by a further €5m in add-ons and has signed a five-year contract.He is set to take over from Emiliano Martínez as the club's new number one, although the Argentine remains in limbo after a potential move to Ju
  
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• How does the Champions League draw work?

  19-08-2026 10:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The draw for the Champions League will take place at 17:00 BST on Thursday, 27 August in Monaco.The 36 teams who qualified are split into four pots based on their individual Uefa club coefficient ranking.Starting with pot one, each team will be drawn out individually. They will then be selected eight opponents via Uefa's automated software.Paris St-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Arsenal, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are all in pot one.A team will p
  
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• 🚨 Official: Matteo Ruggeri, Aston Villa’s new player

  19-08-2026 10:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Matteo Ruggeri, Aston Villa’s new playerAtlético de Madrid and Aston Villa have officially confirmed the signing of Matteo Ruggeri.The left-back leaves the red-and-white side just one season after arriving in the Spanish capital.The Italian leaves around €20 million at Atleti, a fee close to what they paid to sign him from Atalanta.Grimaldo’s arrival had reduced the 'azzurro’s' chances, and the club had been looking for an exit for him.He will no
  
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• 🚨 Official: Paul Pogba and AS Monaco, it's over!

  19-08-2026 10:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Paul Pogba and AS Monaco, it's over!Already the end.A thunderbolt in Ligue 1: AS Monaco announced this Wednesday morning the immediate departure of Paul Pogba!The 2018 World Cup winner and the Monaco club have jointly decided to end the contract that was supposed to run until next summer.Having arrived last summer after 18 months out due to his doping suspension, Paul Pogba played only six brief matches for ASM last season.Retirement or a new adventure? The player's future is
  
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• 😳 Mourinho and his black eye: a player...

  19-08-2026 10:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Mourinho and his black eye: a player...'El Chiringuito's interview with José Mourinho produced several headlines, but also a singular anecdote.At the start of the interview, Josep Pedrerol asked him about his black eye, an eye they could have covered up with makeup.This was José Mourinho's response: "Poor Lacosta, a kid from Castilla, hit me with the ball. I was wearing glasses. But that's not why he wasn't called up (laughs)."It's Diego Lacosta, an 18-year-old central mi
  
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• Report: 33-year-old Spanish forward is not a target for Barcelona

  19-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: 33-year-old Spanish forward is not a target for BarcelonaBarcelona’s search for a new striker continues to generate several names, but one of the players recently linked with a move to the club is not under consideration.According to transfer journalist Matteo Moretto (h/t FCB World), Villarreal forward Ayoze Perez is not a Barcelona target, despite recent reports suggesting that the Spaniard had emerged as a possible alternative to Julián Alvarez.Barcelona’s striker p
  
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• Further minority investment detail emerges for Liverpool

  19-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Further minority investment detail emerges for LiverpoolLiverpool ownership latest as Amit Bhatia group’s 38% stake raises fresh FSG questionsLiverpool ownership has moved back into sharp focus after a significant detail emerged around the club’s shareholder structure. According to The Times, the Amit Bhatia group “owns 38% of Liverpool, and can buy majority stake”, a line that immediately changes the tone around what had previously been presented more modestly.The origin
  
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• Fabrizio Romano: Aston Villa star could be set for €45m departure

  19-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano: Aston Villa star could be set for €45m departureOllie Watkins, Al Hilal and Aston Villa’s Big Decision After £45m BidAl Hilal have now placed an official offer to Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins, with the total package understood to be €45m including add-ons. As first reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Saudi Pro League club have moved from initial interest to a formal proposal after Villa turned away two previous approaches.The key development in this story is
  
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• Real Madrid icon pinpoints Jose Mourinho’s biggest objective: ‘They need to…’

  19-08-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid icon pinpoints Jose Mourinho’s biggest objective: ‘They need to…’Former Real Madrid winger Steve McManaman believes Jose Mourinho has one clear priority in his first season back at the Santiago Bernabeu: take La Liga back from Barcelona.The 2026/27 La Liga season is expected to bring another fierce battle between Spain’s two biggest clubs, with both Real Madrid and Barcelona strengthening their squads ahead of the new campaign.Real Madrid have invested
  
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• Arsenal CEO Garlick responds to Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri links

  19-08-2026 09:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chief Executive Officer Richard Garlick says Arsenal are not actively seeking to sell homegrown talents like Myles Lewis-Skelly or Ethan Nwaneri but that the Premier League champions would "consider" the "right opportunity" for both the players and the club.Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri - both 19 - have been linked with summer moves away, including to rival clubs in the Premier League.Their 'homegrown' status having progressed through the ranks at Arsenal means any sale would allow the
  
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• Game over as £30m Liverpool midfielder edges closer to move away

  19-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Game over as £30m Liverpool midfielder edges closer to move awayLiverpool’s midfield is set for big changes before the summer transfer window closes. We could see fringe players like Stefan Bajcetic and Harvey Elliott moved on. Bajcetic - under contract until 2027 - is wanted in La Liga with Getafe the latest club linked.In a similar situation is Elliott - whose deal also expires next year. It doesn’t appear the 23-year-old has done enough ton convince Andoni Iraola in preseaso
  
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• Jamal Musiala explains health condition after collapsing on pitch twice in four days

  19-08-2026 09:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamal Musiala has disclosed that he is experiencing "treatable absence seizures" after collapsing on the pitch twice in four days.The 23-year-old Bayern Munich winger fell to the ground just eight minutes after entering the field as a substitute during a friendly against FC Heidenheim on Tuesday night.That episode followed a similar occurrence during Saturday’s match against RB Leipzig, though the Germany international has reassured supporters that there is no long-term danger to his healt
  
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• Mikel Arteta made Arsenal champions – here’s how he can define a new Premier League era

  19-08-2026 09:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the week that Arsenal players started returning for pre-season, all of them feeling excited in the way that only new champions can, they found their manager wasn’t always as effusive. It actually depended on the day. One morning, Mikel Arteta would be beaming. The next, he would be ultra-serious. He would always be intense, however, like treating the Community Shield as if it was a major trophy that absolutely had to be won.Some of that mood was inevitably influenced by the way transfer
  
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• Flick explains why Barcelona were ‘100% convinced’ to sign Rodri: ‘Possibly the best No. 6’

  19-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick explains why Barcelona were ‘100% convinced’ to sign Rodri: ‘Possibly the best No. 6’Hansi Flick has made no attempt to hide his excitement following Rodri’s official move to Barcelona, with the manager describing the Spanish midfielder as one of the best players in his position.Rodri’s arrival gives Barcelona a major new option in midfield, and Flick believes the club had no reason to hesitate once the opportunity to sign the former Manchester City star
  
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• New-look Villa turn to Scandinavia as they rebuild squad

  19-08-2026 09:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mathilde Harviken (left) and Justine Kielland played together for Norway in June before both joined Aston Villa [Getty Images]After finishing a disappointing ninth in the Women's Super League last season, Aston Villa have freshened things up by adding Scandinavian talent to their squad.Players from Scandinavia are no novelty in the WSL, it is a well-sailed passage across the North Sea for players from the region.But Villa signing four Scandinavian players this summer - three from Norway and one
  
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• José Mourinho: Rodri? A player shouldn't think twice about coming here

  19-08-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  José Mourinho: Rodri? A player shouldn't think twice about coming hereIn recent hours, there has been major controversy surrounding Real Madrid for not holding the presentations with the public and the press, but José Mourinho has spoken exclusively to 'El Chiringuito'.There, he explained many things. For example, how he has changed since leaving the Madrid side: "More mature, less emotional and more controlled. As always, learning from mistakes, but never with the feeling of regre
  
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• José Mourinho: Rodri? No player should think twice about coming here

  19-08-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  José Mourinho: Rodri? No player should think twice about coming hereIn recent hours, there has been major controversy surrounding Real Madrid for not holding presentations with fans and the press, but José Mourinho has spoken exclusively to 'El Chiringuito'.There, he explained many things. For example, how he has changed since leaving the club: "More mature, less emotional and more controlled. As always, learning from mistakes, but never with the feeling of regretting anything (...
  
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• 'I'm excited by the project they have going on here' - Gozo

  19-08-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [CPFC]New Crystal Palace signing Zavier Gozo says fans can expect dynamism in his play.The 19-year-old forward has left Major League Soccer (MLS) side Real Salt Lake and penned a five-year contract at Selhurst Park in a deal worth $15m (£11.1m).Gozo has scored six goals and provided four assists in Real Salt Lake's first 16 league games of the year, with his form also earning him a call-up for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game."I'm really looking forward to playing in the Premier League with Crys
  
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• Breakouts & wildcards: Man Utd's Lacey

  19-08-2026 09:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eli Junior Kroupi, Igor Thiago and Nico O'Reilly were among the breakout stars who made their mark on the Premier League last season - but who will be next?BBC Sport's TV and radio commentators have picked 13 players they believe are worth watching out for over the next few months.Manchester United's Shea Lacey is on the list...In October 2025, Lacey trained with England's senior set-up, while he was part of the Three Lions' Under-20 squad. He first played for his country at Under-15 level [Gett
  
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• Breakouts & wildcards: Bournemouth's Milosavljevic

  19-08-2026 09:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eli Junior Kroupi, Igor Thiago and Nico O'Reilly were among the breakout stars who made their mark on the Premier League last season - but who will be next?BBC Sport's TV and radio commentators have picked 13 players they believe are worth watching out for over the next few months.Bournemouth's Veljko Milosavljevic is on the list ...[Getty Images]Name: Veljko Milosavljevic Age: 19 Position: Centre-back Country: SerbiaTom Gayle: Bournemouth are renowned for their 'plug and play' approach to recru
  
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• NI keeper Burns on plans for life after football

  19-08-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jackie Burns has made 64 appearances for Northern Ireland [Getty Images]Northern Ireland goalkeeper Jackie Burns is the number one for her country and has just signed for Burnley - but she is already thinking about her next steps.At some point, the 29-year-old will leave football and she is doing what she can now to prepare herself for a new career.Across 15 years so far, Burns has built experience playing in leagues across the world, including Iceland, Canada and Sweden. Along the way she has f
  
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• Breakouts & wildcards: Hull City's Herrington

  19-08-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eli Junior Kroupi, Igor Thiago and Nico O'Reilly were among the breakout stars who made their mark on the Premier League last season - but who will be next?BBC Sport's TV and radio commentators have picked 13 players they believe are worth watching out for over the next few months.Hull City's Lucas Herrington is on the list...Before moving to Major League Soccer, Herrington played for Brisbane Roar in Australia's A-League, making his senior debut for them at the age of 17 years and three months,
  
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• Privileges have limits: Jose Mourinho sets strict new standards at Real Madrid

  19-08-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Privileges have limits: Jose Mourinho sets strict new standards at Real MadridJose Mourinho is wasting little time in putting his stamp on Real Madrid.In fact, according to a detailed report from MARCA, the Portuguese manager has spent his first weeks at Valdebebas working on much more than tactics and team selection. Mourinho reportedly wants to change certain habits within the squad and make sure the problems that affected Real Madrid last season are not allowed to resurface.With the 2026
  
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• 5⃣ stories of the day: 🥐 Rodri unveiled, Julián ruled out and Mou speaks

  19-08-2026 09:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  5⃣ stories of the day: 🥐 Rodri unveiled, Julián ruled out and Mou speaksAfter a frantic Tuesday with Mourinho’s interview, Rodri’s unveiling and many other things, let’s sort it all out with the five stories you can’t miss.Rodri unveiled and officially confirmed by BarçaOne of the signings of the summer is Rodrigo Hernández’s move to FC Barcelona.After his move to Real Madrid fell through and the Blaugrana managed to snatch him awa
  
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• 🥐☕️FC Breakfast: TFC's wild transfer video, PSG kit claim denied

  19-08-2026 09:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️FC Breakfast: TFC's wild transfer video, PSG kit claim deniedTFC’s very original transfer announcement 🎬Toulouse pulled out all the stops to make official the loan arrival of German defender David Odogu (AC Milan).📸 PSG’s 2027-28 kit: a denial drops!While Footy Headlines had shared an initial draft of Paris Saint-Germain’s future 2027-28 kit (without any red touches), insider La Source Parisienne firmly denied it...Here is the color palet
  
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• Barcelona were ‘very open’ to selling club captain to Saudi Arabia this summer – report

  19-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona were ‘very open’ to selling club captain to Saudi Arabia this summer – reportBarcelona were willing to listen to offers for Raphinha earlier in the summer transfer window, with Saudi Arabia emerging as a particularly attractive destination from the club’s financial point of view.The Brazilian winger was repeatedly linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League during the early stages of the window, and a new revelation from journalist Romain Molina suggests that Bar
  
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• Report: Liverpool youngster set to leave on loan

  19-08-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool youngster set to leave on loanKieran Morrison Loan Move Nears as Liverpool Assess Sheffield Wednesday SwitchLiverpool are moving closer to sending Kieran Morrison out on loan, with the Liverpool Echo reporting that the young winger is “close to agreeing a season-long loan move to League One side Sheffield Wednesday.” It is a development that feels logical in the context of his summer, where early promise has gradually given way to limited opportunities.Morrison, 19,
  
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