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• Foxes need to be humble - Chaplin

  30-07-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leicester City midfielder Conor Chaplin has stressed the need for humility as the Foxes prepare for life in League One.The 29-year-old, speaking to BBC Radio Leicester for the first time since joining the club, said players must respect the division and "run more than other teams" if they are to succeed.Chaplin joined as a free agent from Ipswich Town on a three-year deal and was Leicester's first signing since their relegation from the Championship was confirmed in April. This is not Chaplin's
  
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• What time is the Carabao Cup second-round draw? Start time, ball numbers and how to watch

  10-08-2026 09:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Carabao Cup will welcome Chelsea, Tottenham and other Premier League teams into the competition in the second round after the competition kicks off over the weekend.The Blues are the headline act entering the fold after their failure to qualify for Europe last term, with Xabi Alonso hoping to set the tone in his bid for debut-season silverware. After only just avoiding relegation in 2025/26, London rivals Spurs are also in the draw.Before the draw, 68 EFL sides will seek to come through the
  
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• Ligue 1 giants still haven’t made an offer for Barcelona star despite €50 million claims

  10-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 giants still haven’t made an offer for Barcelona star despite €50 million claimsParis Saint-Germain have stepped up their interest in Ferran Torres, but Barcelona are still waiting for the French champions to put a formal offer on the table for the forward, reports Mundo Deportivo.In the last few days, there has been increasing talk about a potential €50 million deal for the Barcelona player. However, that figure does not currently represent an official proposal, wit
  
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• Jose Mourinho finally has full Real Madrid squad as five World Cup stars return

  10-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho finally has full Real Madrid squad as five World Cup stars returnJose Mourinho has had to navigate his first pre-season back as Real Madrid manager without many of his first-team stars and new signings.With Los Blancos enjoying significant representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and many of their players making a deep run in the competition, they have been on extended holidays since.This has forced Mourinho to adapt, work with the players he had with him and also trust academy st
  
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• Journalist suggests potential for Liverpool wonderkid to return from loan in January

  10-08-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist suggests potential for Liverpool wonderkid to return from loan in JanuaryLiverpool 2-3 Monaco: First-Half Promise, Transfer Hints and Early Signs Under Andoni IraolaLiverpool’s 3-2 pre-season defeat to Monaco offered a split-screen view of where the squad currently stands, with the first half supplying encouragement and the second half exposing areas still to be addressed. Reporting from Anfield, David Lynch framed it as “another insightful friendly for Liverpool really&rd
  
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• 🎥 Best response to boos, kid puts PL fans in their place!

  10-08-2026 08:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Best response to boos, kid puts PL fans in their place!Penalty shootouts are, according to cliché, not exactly one of English football’s core strengths. But there is reason for hope.The next generation seems to be almost uncannily reliable from the spot – even under maximum pressure!A young Crystal Palace fan was passionately booed by supporters of rivals Brighton and Hove Albion as he stepped up to take a penalty against the club’s mascot.But the young English
  
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• 🥐 Endrick, Julián, Araujo... 5️⃣ things set to shape Monday

  10-08-2026 08:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Endrick, Julián, Araujo... 5️⃣ things set to shape MondayThe summer transfer market is entering its hottest phase with some top-level names in the spotlight. While Endrick is considering a move away from Real Madrid so as not to stall his progress after Espí’s arrival, Julián Álvarez is rejoining Atlético amid rumors about his future. Meanwhile, Ronald Araujo is putting the finishing touches on his move to Liverpool, and Europe is w
  
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• Crystal Palace see midfielder bid rejected as Liverpool and Manchester United lurk

  10-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace see midfielder bid rejected as Liverpool and Manchester United lurkCrystal Palace Face Lamine Camara Wait as Monaco Raise Price Amid Transfer TwistCrystal Palace’s pursuit of Lamine Camara appears to have run into a significant obstacle, with AS Monaco increasingly open to keeping the Senegal international unless an exceptional offer arrives. According to Nice Matin, the midfielder is no longer viewed internally as a certain departure, despite being one of the names initiall
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Ptit Déj: Russian D2's touch of the century 🤯, weekend hero

  10-08-2026 08:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Ptit Déj: Russian D2's touch of the century 🤯, weekend heroThe throw-in of the century in Russia’s second division 🤯Stop everything: we’ve got THE throw-in of the century!A flip, a shirt ending up over his head and, above all, an assist: during Sunday’s Russian second-division match between SKA-Khabarovsk and Spartak Kostroma, the visitors won thanks to this completely insane long throw from Iranian defender Nader Mohammadi.Tak
  
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• Real Madrid’s smartest summer addition may not be the one grabbing the headlines

  10-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s smartest summer addition may not be the one grabbing the headlinesReal Madrid have had a summer of changes, starting with the appointment of a new manager in Jose Mourinho.Los Blancos have also completed as many as six signings in the transfer window: Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella, Yan Diomande and Carlos Espi.Supporters may be focused on the arrivals of bigger names this summer, but Bernardo’s first outing under Jose was a reminder th
  
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• Just in: Rodri to Barcelona is now increasingly close to completion

  10-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Rodri to Barcelona is now increasingly close to completionBarcelona are increasingly close to completing the signing of Rodri from Manchester City, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that the midfielder’s move to Catalonia is now approaching its final stages.Notably, the most important part of the operation has already been completed. Barcelona and Rodri have reached an agreement over the player’s contract, leaving negotiations between the two clubs as the final major hurdl
  
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• Rangers midfielder Diomande set for move to Turkey - gossip

  10-08-2026 08:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers reportedly agree a £4.5m transfer to Corum for Mohamed Diomande as the Ibrox club are also linked with Aston Villa right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic.Turkish Super Lig club Corum are discussing the final details with Rangers for the transfer of Mohamed Diomande, with the 24-year-old midfielder expected in Istanbul on Monday for a medical and contract talks. (Ertan Suzgun on X)Corum are closing in on a move to sign Rangers midfielder Mohamed Diomande for a fee of around £4.5m. (Rang
  
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• Roma back on Gabriel Martinelli’s tracks

  10-08-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma back on Gabriel Martinelli’s tracksHaving put the Nusa option on hold due to its excessive costs, Tony D’Amico has confidently focused on other options. For example, according to a report in Corriere dello Sport, he’s reopened the possibility of signing Gabriel Martinelli, 25, a Brazilian national team and Arsenal winger, whom Roma could approach because his contract with the Gunners expires in a year. The biggest obstacle? His salary. Martinelli earns €11 million gro
  
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• 🗞️ Bernardo runs Madrid, Julián stirs the market: Monday's front pages

  10-08-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Bernardo runs Madrid, Julián stirs the market: Monday's front pagesThe sports front pages at the start of this week are shaped by the major moves of the summer transfer market and the footballing impressions of pre-season. While in the capital the focus is on how Bernardo Silva fits into Real Madrid and the emergence of Arda Güler, in Catalonia all eyes are on Julián Álvarez and his possible move to FC Barcelona. Meanwhile, the transfer market is red-h
  
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• Real Madrid ‘not convinced’ by any midfield options on the transfer market

  10-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ‘not convinced’ by any midfield options on the transfer marketHaving already made most of the signings they require for the upcoming season, Real Madrid are now focused on departures in the second half of the transfer window.There are, however, certain positions regarding which the club are alert on the transfer market, looking for a potential signing that can improve the squad.The midfield, on that front, remains a priority after Rodri’s decision to join Barcelona.
  
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• Barcelona defender has offers from Premier League clubs – report

  10-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender has offers from Premier League clubs – reportJules Kounde’s future at Barcelona has taken another interesting turn after Gerard Romero revealed that the French defender has several offers from clubs in the Premier League.It is important to note that Barcelona are not actively looking to sell Kounde this summer, but the situation is not completely closed either. The Catalan club is prepared to listen if a proposal arrives that matches their valuation, leaving t
  
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• Roma trying to sign both Endrick and Mora

  10-08-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma trying to sign both Endrick and MoraIt’s not just Rodrigo Mora. The Portuguese forward’s possible arrival doesn’t rule out the arrival of Endrick, who has been on the list for several months, and D’Amico is awaiting Real Madrid’s decision. Yesterday, ‘Il Messaggero’ reports, further discussions took place with agents, and as soon as Los Blancos open up to a loan, Roma will try to beat off competition from several English clubs, including Aston Villa
  
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• Liverpool given green light to sign ‘excellent’ star, he’d improve them massively

  10-08-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given green light to sign ‘excellent’ star, he’d improve them massivelySo far this summer, it feels like Liverpool have been linked with an abundance of players. Almost every area among their ranks needs upgrading and, without them doing this, they could end up falling even further down the table than they did last term.This would be far from ideal, especially when the Anfield outfit only just managed to qualify for the Champions League this time around.But, since the
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder will stay amid uncertainty; set to have an important role

  10-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder will stay amid uncertainty; set to have an important roleAmid all the uncertainties around Real Madrid’s midfield in recent weeks, one player whose future was called into question was Aurelien Tchouameni.The Frenchman has been a mainstay in Los Blancos’ midfield for a few years now, but Jose Mourinho’s demand for a new defensive midfielder and the club’s links with a big-money move for Rodri threw his future into a grey area.After all, Manchester Un
  
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• Manchester City manager breaks silence on Rodri’s future as Barcelona accelerate efforts: ‘For the time being…’

  10-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City manager breaks silence on Rodri’s future as Barcelona accelerate efforts: ‘For the time being…’Rodri’s future continues to dominate the Barcelona transfer news, with Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca providing a fresh update on the midfielder after his side’s 3-1 friendly win over Atletico Madrid in South Korea.It is known that Barcelona are working to complete a deal for the Spain international. At the same time, Manchester City remai
  
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• Pundit suggests Liverpool target prefers Arsenal move

  10-08-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pundit suggests Liverpool target prefers Arsenal moveLiverpool Transfer Latest: Barcola Interest Remains Active as TalkSport Discusses PSG SituationLiverpool’s pursuit of Barcola was a central talking point on TALKSPORT, where the latest on the PSG forward was discussed in detail alongside the wider market picture. The key message was that patience remains necessary, with the move framed as one involving major figures, complex timing and a negotiation that may still have some distance to r
  
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• Arsenal could be set to hijack Liverpool move for Ligue1 star

  10-08-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal could be set to hijack Liverpool move for Ligue1 starArsenal Make Bradley Barcola Contact as Liverpool Battle Takes ShapeArsenal’s search for another front-line addition has taken a familiar turn, with renewed contact made over Bradley Barcola as Mikel Arteta’s side explore the market before the September 1 deadline. According to Give Me Sport, the Gunners have checked in with the player’s camp while Liverpool continue their own pursuit of the Paris Saint-Germain winger
  
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• A clear weapon has emerged in the three friendlies that Manchester City played in Asia

  10-08-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A clear weapon has emerged in the three friendlies that Manchester City played in AsiaThe impact that Manchester City’s wingers made in their three preseason friendlies against Inter Milan, the K-League All-Stars and Atletico Madrid was impossible to ignore. The way Enzo Maresca utilises his wingers was one of many slight tactical changes from Pep Guardiola’s time as City manager that stood out in Asia. Antoine Semenyo, Savinho and Ryan McAidoo all had a tremendous impact for Enzo Ma
  
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• How Liverpool are shaping up under Iraola

  10-08-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola signed a two-year contract with Liverpool [Getty Images]Winning is important - but for many fans, how a team plays in the hunt for wins is almost as significant.When results don't come, a style that fans enjoy watching often buys a manager more time than a pragmatist might be afforded.Andoni Iraola replaced Arne Slot as Liverpool head coach a season after the latter won the Premier League with the Reds.Many believe the Spanish coach's style is more aligned with the 'heavy metal' st
  
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• The Machine keeps rolling in the Leagues Cup

  10-08-2026 04:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Machine keeps rolling in the Leagues CupCruz Azul is closing in on the next round of the Leagues Cup, with six points from six possible.
  In the match against New York City Football Club, the cementeros took the lead early, but everything was level again before halftime.It wasn’t until the 78th minute that La Máquina scored the winning goal. Cruz Azul is already focused on its next match, where it will face Chicago Fire.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intel
  
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• El Tricolor are back-to-back Concacaf Under-20 champions

  10-08-2026 03:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Tricolor are back-to-back Concacaf Under-20 championsMexico earned a convincing victory over the United States.
  With a packed Estadio Azteca behind them, the Mexicans secured their ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games by defeating the Americans two goals to nil.The next appointment for the under-20 national team will be the World Cup, to be played in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in 2027.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version
  
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• 📊 Check out the updated Brasileirão table after Sunday's matches

  10-08-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Check out the updated Brasileirão table after Sunday's matchesSix matches brought the 22nd round of the Brasileirão to a close this Sunday (9).Several teams extended their respective winless streaks in the competition.That was the case for Vasco, Internacional and Fluminense (six matches each), São Paulo (eight), and Chapecoense, whose only win came in the opening round.There was, for example, a stumble by the leaders and then wins for the teams right behind them.M
  
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• 📊 See the UPDATED Brasileirão table after Sunday’s matches

  10-08-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 See the UPDATED Brasileirão table after Sunday’s matchesSix matches brought the 22nd round of the Brasileirão to a close this Sunday (9).Several teams extended their respective winless runs in the competition.That is the case for Vasco, Internacional and Fluminense (six games each), São Paulo (eight), and Chapecoense, who have only won in the opening round.There was, for example, a stumble by the leaders and then wins for the teams right behind them.The comin
  
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• Flamengo capitalise on leader's slip-up, win and eye Libertadores

  10-08-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flamengo capitalise on leader's slip-up, win and eye LibertadoresFlamengo took the field this Sunday (9) aware of Palmeiras’ slip-up.They had to beat their Copa do Brasil nemesis to make the most of their main rival’s draw in the Brasileirão.And they came out on top with a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Pulgar and Bruno Henrique.The match at the Maracanã was valid for the 22nd round of the competition. Highlights coming soon. 
  Stunner and controlThe first half
  
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• 🎥 Flamengo capitalise on leaders' slip, win and turn to Libertadores

  10-08-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Flamengo capitalise on leaders' slip, win and turn to LibertadoresFlamengo took the field this Sunday (9) aware of Palmeiras’ slip-up.They needed to beat, one way or another, their tormentor from the Copa do Brasil to capitalize on their main rival’s draw in the Brasileirão.And they came out on top with a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Pulgar and Bruno Henrique.The clash took place at the Maracanã and was valid for the 22nd round of the competition.Check out th
  
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