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• FAW chief calls for Infantino to step down

  19-08-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has been Fifa president since 2016 [Getty Images]Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief executive Noel Mooney says Fifa president Gianni Infantino should step down.Infantino has faced heavy criticism over his attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors.Mooney, who previously worked alongside Infantino at Uefa, believes he must go because of the "harm that's been done to football" even though the sell-off plan has been scrapped."If I
  
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• Rodri and the ripple effect: Barcelona sign the midfielder who makes everyone better

  19-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri and the ripple effect: Barcelona sign the midfielder who makes everyone betterDrop a pebble into a pond and the pebble never touches the bank. The water does.Football has always tended to gravitate towards the person who finishes the action. The winger who beats his man. The playmaker who threads a pass. The striker who finishes the chance.We spend considerably less time thinking about the player who creates the conditions that make these actions possible.That is where Rodri lives. He has
  
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• Wednesday's Onyango to miss rest of season with injury

  19-08-2026 15:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  \n\nTyler Onyango made ten league appearances on loan at Stockport last season [Getty Images]\nSheffield Wednesday's new signing Tyler Onyango is set to miss the rest of the season after confirmation that he suffered an ACL injury on his debut on Saturday.The 23-year-old, who joined the Owls on a free transfer from Everton this summer, lasted just 14 minutes against Orient at Brisbane Road."I think he's out for the season. It is so sad for him - for everyone, but most of all for him," manager He
  
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• Man Utd's decision to make Baleba their 'third midfielder'

  19-08-2026 15:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  \n\nCarlos Baleba has made 112 appearances for Brighton since joining the club from Lille for £23.2m in August 2023 [Getty Images]\nManchester United's midfield reconstruction is nearing completion.After signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa in the space of 24 hours of each other last month, there has been an element of 'will-they, won't-they' about the past five weeks.At times, it felt the 'third midfielder' search has taken on a life of its own.Real Madr
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur could make move for Ligue 1 defender

  19-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur could make move for Ligue 1 defenderTottenham weigh Illia Zabarnyi transfer as PSG future remains uncertainTottenham Hotspur are among the clubs monitoring Illia Zabarnyi’s situation at Paris Saint-Germain, with a summer exit still considered possible for the Ukraine international. As Teamtalk reported, the 23-year-old is attracting interest, although the shape of the market suggests any concrete move may rely on other deals happening first.Zabarnyi’s name h
  
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• Goncalo Inacio targeted by Milan as super agent Mendes arrives

  19-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Goncalo Inacio targeted by Milan as super agent Mendes arrivesAgent Jorge Mendes was visiting the Milan headquarters today, amid reports he’s working with them on Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio, who will cost over €40m.The transfer market mover and shaker was also behind the arrival of RC Strasbourg winner Diego Moreira, who underwent his medical tests yesterday and is set to sign the contract today.Mendes was spotted going into the Casa Milan building this afternoon, having land
  
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• Atleti and Napoli in talks over a Musso-Milinkovic-Savic swap

  19-08-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atleti and Napoli in talks over a Musso-Milinkovic-Savic swapAtlético de Madrid and Napoli are in talks over a swap deal involving Juan Musso and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.The two clubs are discussing a goalkeeper exchange, with intermediaries involved in the deal trying to make it happen.Napoli appear to be the more interested side, which is why negotiations are underway, as they have been keen on the Argentine since July.The 'Partenopei' do not have full confidence in Alex Meret and, after
  
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• FEATURE | 2. Bundesliga Matchday 2: The Top 5 standout performers

  19-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | 2. Bundesliga Matchday 2: The Top 5 standout performers2. Bundesliga’s Matchday 2 brought another wave of high-octane drama, ruthless counter-attacks, and individual heroics across Germany’s most chaotic league. From dynamic wingers to an unbreakable wall between the posts, these five players stepped up to deliver game-changing performances over the weekend.Julian Krahl (Kaiserslautern)Krahl produced a sensational goalkeeping masterclass to anchor Kaiserslautern’s har
  
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• Liverpool and Inter Milan in talks over Curtis Jones deal

  19-08-2026 15:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool have entered into negotiations with Inter Milan about selling Curtis Jones to the Italian champions.The two clubs are yet to agree a deal but dialogue is ongoing as Inter have resumed their attempts to buy the midfielder.Liverpool would probably agree to a sum of around €35m (£30m) – the amount Inter recently paid Tottenham for Djed Spence – to let Jones move to San Siro.Inter first showed an interest in the 25-year-old at the end of the January transfer window a
  
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• Serie A 2026-27: Which new signings are set to start? Who are the new coaches?

  19-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A 2026-27: Which new signings are set to start? Who are the new coaches?The 2026-27 season begins on Saturday, and Football Italia takes a look at which new signings are expected to become regular starters and the new coaches you’ll see on the dugout.The wait is nearly over as a new Serie A campaign is set to begin with four games on Saturday: Inter-Monza and Udinese-Como at 18:30 CET, Parma-Cagliari and Genoa-Napoli at 20:45 CET.The summer transfer window is not over yet, which many
  
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• Lukaku: ‘The worst year of my life, not true when Napoli said I was unfit’

  19-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lukaku: ‘The worst year of my life, not true when Napoli said I was unfit’Romelu Lukaku admits 2025 was ‘the worst of my life’ and claims Napoli ‘said I wasn’t fit to boycott me, but it was not true’ ahead of his move to Fenerbahce.The striker barely played last term after suffering a serious thigh injury in an August 2025 friendly match against Olympiacos.When he did recover, there were relapses and then arguments, as he insisted on returning to Belgium
  
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• Five striker options Barcelona are considering after Julian Alvarez deal collapses

  19-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five striker options Barcelona are considering after Julian Alvarez deal collapsesBarcelona’s plans to sign Julian Alvarez have suffered a major blow, forcing the club to turn its attention towards alternative options in the transfer market.The Atletico Madrid forward had emerged as a priority target as Barcelona looked to strengthen the No. 9 position, but the operation is now believed to be “99% off the table”. With Atletico Madrid unwilling to make the deal easy and the
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | SV Elversberg

  19-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | SV ElversbergOur Get German Football News Bundesliga 2026/27 tactical preview series continues. The second part of our “series within the series” takes a look at the second “Graue Maus” team to surface in this year’s German top division. Having already taken a look at Paderborn, we now turn to Elversberg; otherwise known as the “little Saarland club that could”. Elversberg’s summer transfer activity
  
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• Ligue 1: five youngsters to watch this season 💎

  19-08-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1: five youngsters to watch this season 💎Gentlemen, this is your moment!With the new Ligue 1 season kicking off in just a few hours, OneFootball presents its five wonderkids to watch very closely this season.Rémi Himbert - Olympique LyonnaisRémi Himbert dazzled for OL last season.Unfortunately, the 18-year-old striker saw his rise halted by an injury in the spring. It is now up to him to get things going again this season.This summer, in a friendly, he notably scored
  
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• Real Madrid make their move for La Liga teenager with €3 million release clause

  19-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make their move for La Liga teenager with €3 million release clauseAccording to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, Real Madrid have informed Racing Santander of their desire to reach an agreement for midfielder Sergio Martinez, whose release clause is set at €3 millionThe 19-year-old midfielder has become a target for several major clubs, including Real Madrid and Barcelona. As such, there is growing urgency to reach an agreement for a player who, in less than seven months, has gone fr
  
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• Journalist claims Liverpool need at least three more signings this summer

  19-08-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist claims Liverpool need at least three more signings this summerLiverpool Transfer News: Striker Need Remains Amid Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye TalksLiverpool’s summer planning continues to gather pace, with Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye firmly in the frame, but movement for two wide attackers may not settle every issue in Andoni Iraola’s squad.There is ongoing work behind the scenes on both Paris Saint-Germain players, and Liverpool are understood to be pushing to
  
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• Young Chelsea midfielder Walsh joins Wigan on loan

  19-08-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea's Reggie Walsh has joined Wigan on loan [Getty Images]Wigan Athletic have signed Chelsea's promising teenage midfielder Reggie Walsh on a season-long loan deal.Walsh, 17, arrives at the Brick Community Stadium as one of the most exciting young talents in Chelsea's academy, having already made four senior appearances.He made his debut at 16 against Djurgarden in the UEFA Conference League, becoming the third-youngest player in Chelsea's history.Walsh follows in the footsteps of Reece Jame
  
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• Juventus could still part ways with eight senior players before transfer deadline

  19-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus could still part ways with eight senior players before transfer deadlineJuventus have recently announced the signings of Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham and Jhon Lucumi from Bologna, but if the Bianconeri are to bring in any more players this summer, they will likely require sales first and the latest updates claim that as many as eight players could leave the Allianz Stadium before the close of the summer transfer window.Which players are surplus to requirements at Juventus?The Old La
  
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• Bernardo Silva speaks after Real Madrid presentation: ‘Playing for a club like this isn’t for everyone’

  19-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bernardo Silva speaks after Real Madrid presentation: ‘Playing for a club like this isn’t for everyone’Bernardo Silva, 32, has been presented as a new Real Madrid player. Thirty-three days after the official announcement confirming his signing, the Portuguese midfielder took part in an institutional ceremony alongside club president Florentino Perez.As a new feature this season, Real Madrid’s presentations are being held behind closed doors, with only the president, the c
  
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• Murray blow highlights depleted Dens squad

  19-08-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Prior to last weekend's League Cup defeat in Aberdeen, Steven Pressley highlighted his desire to add a couple of defenders and attacking players to his Dundee squad.The need for the latter has intensified after frontman Simon Murray picked up a nasty looking knee injury during their Pittodrie loss.He joins Ashley Hay on the sidelines, leaving Pressley desperately short of striking options.In fact the threadbare nature of the Dark Blues squad was emphasised by a look at their bench in the Gr
  
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• Johansson on huge night, injury troubles & cup exit backlash

  19-08-2026 15:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager Alfred Johansson has been speaking to the media before Motherwell host Freiburg in the first leg of their Conference League play-off on Thursday.Here are the key lines:Johansson and his squad are excited for another "huge" night at "buzzing" Fir Park which is set for a sellout.Motherwell's players will feed off the atmosphere: "That's the energy that transmits down to us in the pitch and in the dugout. It's massive and just a pure joy to be involved in."On what his players have learned i
  
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• The impact of Guardiola's divorce

  19-08-2026 15:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Various issues were a backdrop for Manchester City's disappointing campaign in 2024-25, including the charges for alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules hanging over the club and Rodri's long-term injury.Also, Pep Guardiola went through a divorce and there was media speculation about his mental state when he appeared with multiple scratches on his head and nose following a disappointing 3-3 Champions League draw with Feyenoord in November 2024.While the former head coac
  
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• Aston Villa sign Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to cast further doubt over Emiliano Martinez’s future

  19-08-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa have completed the signing of United States-born Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma, a transfer that casts fresh doubt over the future of Argentina international Emiliano Martinez heading into the new season.The 23-year-old Suzuki, who represented Japan at this summer’s World Cup and made a memorable save onto the post from Brazil star Vinicius Jr, joined in a deal worth up to 35 million euros (£30 million), according to The Athletic.Martinez, Argentina’s 2022
  
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• Arsenal decide to move for Juventus winger

  19-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal decide to move for Juventus wingerArsenal have decided to make a move for Kenan Yildiz of Juventus, according to a report, with Mikel Arteta particularly keen on the winger.Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty ImagesSacha Tavolieri reports that Kenan Yildiz of Juventus is a dream signing for Mikel Arteta this summer, and Arsenal have now decided to make their move in the coming days.The Gunners are expected to make an approach to Juventus, and the club are described as “fully committed
  
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• Just in: Barcelona weigh up late move for 31-year-old Croatian goalkeeper – Romano

  19-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Barcelona weigh up late move for 31-year-old Croatian goalkeeper – RomanoHaving officially announced the signing of Rodri and completed the capture of Joao Cancelo, FC Barcelona are moving forward with their activity in the transfer market.A new centre-forward remains at the top of the wishlist for manager Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco.But at the same time, the sporting department continues to work on other operations in the background – one of which concerns the go
  
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• Ajax defender set for Lommel switch

  19-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax defender set for Lommel switchAjax defender Tristan Gooijer looks set to leave the club in the coming days. The 21-year-old defender will swap Ajax and Dutch football for Lommel and Belgian football. Lommel, led by former Hibs and Bristol City manager Lee Johnson, are part of the City Group. They have been within the multi-club model since 2020 and won promotion for the first time to the topflight as part of the City Group last season. Mike Verweijj is reporting that Lommel will spend aroun
  
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• Tottenham target Man City forward Omar Marmoush in triple transfer plan

  19-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham target Man City forward Omar Marmoush in triple transfer planTottenham Hotspur are targeting a move for Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, according to Sky Sports.Tottenham are aiming to strengthen their attacking options after struggling in front of goal last season.The north London club reportedly want to recruit three attackers before the end of the transfer window. They have now added Marmoush to their shortlist.The 27-year-old is behind Erling Haaland in the pecking order, but
  
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• Report Inter have Jones agreement with Liverpool at €35m

  19-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Inter have Jones agreement with Liverpool at €35mMultiple outlets are reporting that Inter have reached an agreement to sign central midfielder Curtis Jones on a permanent transfer from Liverpool.Inter strike Jones agreement with LiverpoolThe Liverpool academy graduate, who has spent 16 years on the club’s books, is set to join Inter in a deal worth €35m including bonuses and add-ons according to various sources including the likes of Fabrizio Romano, Matteo Moretto and Gi
  
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• Real Madrid boss Mourinho completely rules out playing 23-year-old at left-back – report

  19-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid boss Mourinho completely rules out playing 23-year-old at left-back – reportJose Mourinho has made a clear decision regarding Eduardo Camavinga’s role at Real Madrid, with the Portuguese manager unwilling to use the Frenchman as a left-back.According to Defensa Central, Mourinho sees Camavinga strictly as a midfielder and plans to use him as an alternative to Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde during the 2026/27 season.The decision could finally bring an end to the
  
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• Will Jaissle 'unlock' Woltemade's quality? Fans on Newcastle's attack

  19-08-2026 14:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on what you think will happen in terms of Newcastle's attack before the end of the transfer window.Here are some of your comments:Steve: Sell Nick Woltemade at a loss in January if he doesn't improve.Joe: Personally, I think Nick Woltemade is one of the most unfairly criticised players at the moment. A very good start and lost confidence when the rigid system that he was part of failed to adapt. Once the midfield experiments started, it just got worse.
  
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