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• Dundee v Hibernian: Pick of the stats

  29-08-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The past eight Scottish Premiership matches between Dundee and Hibernian have featured 30 goals (3.8 per game), with seven of these seeing more than goals scored. Their last league meeting was a 3-3 draw in February.Dundee have only won three of the past 30 top-flight meetings with Hibs (losing 15 and drawing the rest), although all three did come on home soil.Dundee defeated rivals Dundee United 2-0 last time out despite facing 25 shots. They were the first side to win and keep a clean sheet in
  
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• Leao leaves Milan for Galatasaray: ‘Thanks for everything’ – video

  29-08-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leao leaves Milan for Galatasaray: ‘Thanks for everything’ – videoRafael Leao is flying out to Istanbul to undergo his medical tests with Galatasaray: ‘Thanks for everything, ‘ he said before leaving. ‘ I’ve felt at home since day one.’Portuguese winger Leao is ready to join Galatasaray. Last night, he was at San Siro for Milan’s 2-0 loss against Venezia, but was not available and spoke to journalists after the final whistle.Leao: I’ve
  
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• Fulham in talks for Rayo Vallecano defender Ratiu

  29-08-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andrei Ratiu has played 104 games for Rayo Vallecano [Getty Images]Fulham are in talks to sign Romania defender Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano.Talks are continuing over a deal for the 28-year-old, who is open to a move to Craven Cottage.Alvaro Arbeloa's side are looking to strengthen in defence. Ratiu is primarily a right-back but is capable of playing in other positions.Romania-born Ratiu has spent almost his entire club career in Spain since joining Villarreal's academy, apart from a loan sp
  
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• Jesse Bisiwu talks Barcelona move, Lamine, Raphinha, De Jong, Kounde, adaptation

  29-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jesse Bisiwu talks Barcelona move, Lamine, Raphinha, De Jong, Kounde, adaptationJesse Bisiwu completed his transfer from Club Brugge to Barcelona at the end of July this year, and is much hyped as a youth signing who has sky-high potential.The youngster made Hansi Flick’s pre-season list last month and travelled with Barcelona for the first-team’s friendly clashes. In that, he scored two goals in ten minutes on the field against Basel.Most recently, he played in an official game for
  
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• 🚨 Liverpool-Nott.Forest, Iraola backs Víctor Muñoz to start

  29-08-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Liverpool-Nott.Forest, Iraola backs Víctor Muñoz to startAfter last week’s draw at St. James’ Park, Liverpool face a key fixture today.The Reds begin the season at home against Nottingham Forest. Oliver Glasner’s side will look to cause an upset at Anfield in the match that opens Saturday’s Premier League action. The starting lineups have already been confirmed, and Andoni Iraola has made his intentions clear with his selection.Víctor Mu&nti
  
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• Hospitalised Goodwin to miss Dundee United's Kilmarnock trip

  29-08-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jim Goodwin is said to be in "good spirits", despite being admitted to hospital [SNS]Jim Goodwin will be missing from Dundee United's dugout against Kilmarnock on Saturday after taking ill and being admitted to hospital on Thursday, the Scottish Premiership club have confirmed.Assistant Lee Sharp took first-team training at United's St Andrews base on Friday and also assumed pre-match media duties in 44-year-old Goodwin's absence.He could not say at the time whether the Irishman would return for
  
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• Mourinho talks Cucurella, Diomande, Vinicius, Mbappe, Bellingham ahead of Real Madrid vs Malaga

  29-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Cucurella, Diomande, Vinicius, Mbappe, Bellingham ahead of Real Madrid vs MalagaReal Madrid will be gunning for their third straight victory in the 2026/27 La Liga when they host Malaga tomorrow at the Santiago Bernabeu.Los Blancos have made a solid start to the new era under Jose Mourinho, winning their first two matches against RCD Espanyol and Real Sociedad.And, the Portuguese tactician will be eager for his team to build on the positive momentum and set the tone early in the L
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Liverpool and Forest name XIs for PL clash

  29-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Liverpool and Forest name XIs for PL clashLiverpool and Nottingham Forest go head to head in the Premier League this afternoon.
  Andoni Iraola will make his competitive debut at Anfield as the new Reds boss as the Merseysiders look to build on a 2-2 comeback draw at Newcastle.Forest have made a slow start under Oliver Glasner and face another tough test in Liverpool.The Tricky Trees fell to back-to-back defeats against Leeds in the past week.Here are the starting lineups at An
  
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• 🎥 Favourite for the Ballon d'Or? Mourinho is clear 🤨

  29-08-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Favourite for the Ballon d'Or? Mourinho is clear 🤨The debate over the Ballon d'Or has exploded once again following the latest remarks from José Mourinho. The Portuguese coach, always direct and unfiltered, shared his own view of what this award really represents in modern football.For "The Special One," the individual trophy should reward pure talent and not just winning titles: "For me, the Ballon d'Or has to go to those players who, when they retire, we miss forever.
  
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• Balerdi set for Roma transfer from Marseille

  29-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Balerdi set for Roma transfer from MarseilleMultiple sources in Italy claim that Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi is set to join Roma on loan with an option to buy from Olympique Marseille.Roma have practically secured an agreement to sign Balerdi from Marseille.Balerdi set for Roma transferMARSEILLE, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 25: Leonardo Balerdi of Olympique de Marseille reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Olympique de Marseille and Newcastle United
  
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• Everton Starting XI vs Bournemouth: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  29-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Starting XI vs Bournemouth: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupEverton Team News and Predicted XI for Bournemouth as Moyes Faces Early Selection CallEverton go to Bournemouth with six points of encouragement and one obvious problem. David Moyes has his side organised, they have opened the Premier League campaign with a win and a clean sheet, and they followed it with a comfortable Carabao Cup result at Preston. That is the good part. The less convenient part sits in midfield, where
  
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• Report: Newcastle United making late move to sign forward

  29-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United making late move to sign forwardNewcastle Transfer Latest: Fernandez-Pardo Deal Far From StraightforwardNewcastle United’s search for a new attacking addition appears to be entering a decisive phase, with The Telegraph reporting that any move for Fernandez-Pardo remains complicated despite the long-running interest.There has been noise around this one for some time, but the message coming out of the market remains clear. “Sources have urged caution since the
  
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• Andoni Iraola shares the advice he has gave his Liverpool players before Nottingham Forest clash

  29-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola shares the advice he has gave his Liverpool players before Nottingham Forest clashAndoni Iraola Sets Standard for Liverpool Fans Connection at AnfieldAndoni Iraola has spelled it out. If Liverpool are going to reconnect with Anfield, the players have to give supporters something simple and non-negotiable, effort that mirrors what fans expect of themselves.Saturday’s meeting with Nottingham Forest is Iraola’s first home game in charge of Liverpool, and it arrives with a
  
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• Real Madrid legend makes surprise Valdebebas appearance

  29-08-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend makes surprise Valdebebas appearanceAfter winning the first two games of the new season, against Espanyol on the road and Real Sociedad at home, Real Madrid are set to face the newly-promoted Malaga in their next La Liga game, which is scheduled to take place at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.The Merengues have already been training for this game for some days, and Jose Mourinho held the latest training session ahead of this game on Saturday. As has been the case since the st
  
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• Mancini to attend Tottenham, Brentford and Arsenal games this weekend for Italy call-ups

  29-08-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini to attend Tottenham, Brentford and Arsenal games this weekend for Italy call-upsLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roberto Mancini will be in the stands this weekend to watch Italian players in three Premier League games: Tottenham-Newcastle, Leeds-Brentford and Aston Villa-Arsenal.Italy coach Mancini is preparing to announce his first call-ups in his second spell as La Nazionale’s boss.Mancini travels to England to watch Italians in the Premier LeagueJEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA –
  
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• Injured Real Madrid duo take a step forward in recovery

  29-08-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injured Real Madrid duo take a step forward in recoveryReal Madrid completed their final training session before hosting Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday evening in the third round of La Liga.Real Madrid go into the game without as many as seven absentees.Indeed Rodrygo, Eder Militao, Endrick, Thiago Pitarch, Raul Asencio, Ferland Mendy and Aurelien Tchouameni missed the last two games and are yet to fully recover. As such, the squad worked with few changes from the group available for
  
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• Roma interested in Cruzeiro’s Keny Arroyo 

  29-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma interested in Cruzeiro’s Keny Arroyo Roma are inquiring about Keny Arroyo. According to a Brazil’s ESPN, the Giallorossi have inquired with Cruzeiro about the 2006-born attacking talent.Arroyo is left-footed attacking midfielder capable of roaming across the midfield behind the striker, but the Brazilians have no intention of selling him. The Ecuadorian arrived in Brazil last September for a fee of €8.5 million and has scored seven goals and provided three assists for
  
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• Arsenal Carabao Cup date confirmed for Ipswich trip

  29-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Carabao Cup date confirmed for Ipswich tripThe Gunners will begin their League Cup campaign at Portman Road after entering the competition at the third-round stage because of their Champions League involvement.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesArsenal will travel to Ipswich Town in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, September 15, with kick-off at 8pm.The tie at Portman Road will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports.Arsenal enter at the third-round stage because of their in
  
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• Journalist confirms when Hugo Ekitike could return from injury

  29-08-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist confirms when Hugo Ekitike could return from injuryHugo Ekitike Targets Boxing Day Liverpool Return After Achilles InjuryLiverpool could receive a significant attacking boost over the Christmas period, with Hugo Ekitike reportedly targeting Boxing Day for his return from the ruptured Achilles tendon that ended his outstanding debut season.Ekitike has been absent since suffering the injury against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals in April. It was a cruel concl
  
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• Liverpool deal for wonderkid fell through for one simple reason

  29-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool deal for wonderkid fell through for one simple reasonLiverpool have been linked with many different players this summer. The Anfield outfit needed to make a lot of changes to their first-team squad so that they could try and get back to their best.Because, finishing fifth in the Premier League just a season after winning the entire thing was a travesty.Indeed, they did still manage to qualify for the Champions League but, unless they make some more additions, there's no way that they'r
  
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• Barcelona’s €8 million teenage gamble already showing signs of paying off – report

  29-08-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s €8 million teenage gamble already showing signs of paying off – reportBarcelona have recruited very well in the summer transfer window so far, bringing in the likes of Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, Rodri and Joao Cancelo.However, their smartest acquisition this summer has to be Jesse Bisiwu, whom they brought in from Club Brugge for €8 million.Deco invested heavily in an unproven talent, believing that he has the ability to become an important first-team player
  
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• 📺 Saturday (29): Brasileirão, BuLi and football worldwide

  29-08-2026 11:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Saturday (29): Brasileirão, BuLi and football worldwideBrasileirão6:30 PM - Atlético-MG vs Vitória: Premiere
  8 PM - São Paulo vs RB Bragantino: SporTV and Premiere
  9:20 PM - Vasco vs Cruzeiro: Record, Premiere and CazéTV
  Brazilian Série B6:30 PM - Botafogo-SP vs Cuiabá: ESPN and Disney+Bundesliga (German)10:30 AM - RB Leipzig vs Borussia Mönchengladbach: Bundesliga via OneFootball, XSports, SporTV and GOAT10:30 AM - Mainz vs
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirmation is fantastic news for Liverpool

  29-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirmation is fantastic news for LiverpoolFabrizio Romano has confirmed a player's fate and we believe that's fantastic news for Liverpool. The Reds can react.Liverpool have been in the market for a new forward this summer. It's proven a massive struggle to land one, however, especially as a direct replacement for Mohamed Salah.The market on the right simply hasn't been there. Liverpool tried for Yan Diomande but failed to get him, with the Ivorian ending up at Real Madrid.That
  
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• Reports from France confirm why Liverpool dropped out of the race for PSG forward

  29-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reports from France confirm why Liverpool dropped out of the race for PSG forwardLiverpool Pulled Out of Ibrahim Mbaye Race as PSG Demands Forced Transfer RethinkLiverpool’s pursuit of Ibrahim Mbaye appears to have ended with Aston Villa moving into pole position to sign the Paris Saint-Germain teenager.According to RMC Sport, Liverpool had shown significant interest in the 18-year-old during the summer transfer window, but withdrew after PSG’s initial valuation approached €70m.
  
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• Arsenal youngster joins Sheffield United on loan

  29-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster joins Sheffield United on loanThe versatile defender has joined Sheffield United after making her Arsenal first-team debut last season and signing professional terms in January.image via Sheffield UnitedSophie Harwood has joined Sheffield United on loan for the 2026-27 season, with Arsenal sending the 18-year-old out to continue her development in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2.The England youth international signed her first professional contract with Arsenal in Jan
  
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• 'Celtic in talks for PSV's Van den Berg' - gossip

  29-08-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Celtic delegation is in the Netherlands to discuss the acquisition of midfielder Joel van den Berg, with the 19-year-oldopen to a transfer having yet to become a first-team regular with PSV Eindoven. (VI)PSV Eindhoven seem poised to sell Joel van den Berg to Celtic after the midfielder was pulled out of the Jong PSV side for their second-tier match with RKC Waalwijk on Friday, according to Dutch journalist Rik Elfrink. (Glasgow Times)Hajduk Split head coach Gonzalez Garcia has confirmed Celtic
  
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• Bradley Barcola set for big-money move to Liverpool as deal agreed

  29-08-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola is set to join Liverpool after they reached a final agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for his big-money transfer. Liverpool will pay an initial £106m for the France winger, which could rise to £123m, including add-ons, and he is expected to sign a five-year deal at Anfield. They had reached an outline agreement with Paris Saint-Germain earlier this week after a breakthrough in negotiations. The Champions League winners had quoted Liverpool £145m for Barcola, bu
  
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• Atlético Board Blocks Barcelona Move as Álvarez Saga Escalates

  29-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético Board Blocks Barcelona Move as Álvarez Saga EscalatesAtlético Madrid will not negotiate with Barcelona over Julián Álvarez under any circumstances, according to the Guardian, which reports that chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín delivered a blistering public rejection of Barça’s interest in the Argentina forward on Thursday. The intervention came a day after Barcelona president Joan Laporta said his club remained “v
  
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• Salmon signs first professional contract

  29-08-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal defender Marli Salmon has signed his first professional contract on his 17th birthday.Salmon made his first-team debut in a Champions League game against Club Brugge in December, then got his first start in the Gunners' FA Cup win over Mansfield.He was an attacker when he joined Arsenal's academy in 2019 but has moved into defence, primarily at centre-back, although he has been playing at right-back at senior level while he adjusts to the game's physicality."It means a lot
  
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• Milan player ratings vs. Venezia: Another top performer beyond Ramos

  29-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan player ratings vs. Venezia: Another top performer beyond RamosGonçalo Ramos wasn’t the only top Milan performer in Friday’s 2-0 win over Venezia, as Alexis Saelemaekers also collected high grades from Italian sports papers.Milan secured a home 2-0 victory against Venezia at San Siro on Friday, in the opening match of Serie A Round 2 and their first competitive match at San Siro this term.MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 28: Goncalo Ramos of AC Milan celebrates scoring his tea
  
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