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• Friendly: Inter vs. Real Betis official line-ups

  15-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly: Inter vs. Real Betis official line-upsInter start Hakan Calhanoglu, Andy Diouf and Francesco Pio Esposito in their final pre-season test with Real Betis, while John Stones is on the bench hoping for his debut.It kicks off at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari at 18.30 UK time (19.30 CEST).MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 17: Ze Pedro of Cagliari is challenged by Francesco Pio Esposito during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Cagliari Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 17, 20
  
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• 🚨 Referees confirmed for Monday's Segunda División matches

  16-08-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Referees confirmed for Monday's Segunda División matchesReferees have already been appointed for the Segunda División matches on Monday, August 17.The RFEF has assigned Abraham Domínguez, with Raúl M. González on VAR, for the match that kicks off the slate at 19:00. They will officiate Sporting-Sabadell at El Molinón.Alejandro Ojaos and Luis Mario Milla (VAR) will officiate Almería-Eldense at 21:30.This article was translated into Englis
  
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• 🎥 This goalkeeper’s crazy howler in MLS 😭

  16-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 This goalkeeper’s crazy howler in MLS 😭We are still trying to understand.It was a difficult MLS night for Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates.Heavily beaten by Nashville (4-1), the Florida club experienced two major incidents during the match.First of all, Leo Messi missed his third penalty in a row, wasting the chance to bring Miami level.But the image of the match unfortunately came from their goalkeeper, Rocco Ríos Novo.From a long clearance by Nashville,
  
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• Amorim warns Leao ‘it will be tough’ to reclaim his Milan position: ‘He has to fight’

  16-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim warns Leao ‘it will be tough’ to reclaim his Milan position: ‘He has to fight’Ruben Amorim has warned compatriot Rafael Leao that ‘it will be tough’ to reclaim his position in the Milan starting line-up, but has urged the Portugal international to ‘fight’ for his place after missing out on a recent friendly victory over Manchester United.What Amorim said about Leao after 4-2 Man United winAmorim was all smiles on Saturday evening after recor
  
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• Lens predicted XI v PSG: Maik Nawrocki and Michaël Cuisance set for debuts in Trophée des Champions

  16-08-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lens predicted XI v PSG: Maik Nawrocki and Michaël Cuisance set for debuts in Trophée des ChampionsCoupe de France winners RC Lens are set to take on Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in the French curtain-raiser tonight. It’s been all change for Les Sang et Or since they ran PSG close in the Ligue 1 title race, with a new manager, Dino Toppmöller and a host of new signings. There could be debuts for multiple players off the bench, while L’Équipe expe
  
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• Stones: ‘Stepped out of my comfort zone with Inter, proud to be part of it’

  16-08-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stones: ‘Stepped out of my comfort zone with Inter, proud to be part of it’England international John Stones says that he is ‘proud’ to be part of the project at Inter after stepping out of his comfort zone to join the reigning Serie A champions after a 10-year spell in the Premier League with Manchester City.Stones on first Inter goal and reuniting with AkanjiThe 32-year-old left Manchester City as a free agent at the end of his contract on June 30 and signed a two-year
  
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• Borussia Dortmund close in on €30m Giannis Konstantelias purchase

  16-08-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund close in on €30m Giannis Konstantelias purchaseBorussia Dortmund appear close to completing the signing of PAOK Saloniki attacker Giannis Konstantelias after abandoning their prolonged pursuit of Köln star Said El Mala. Kicker reports that Dortmund have now turned decisively towards the 23-year-old Greek international as they continue searching for another offensive reinforcement. Greek outlet Gazzetta – as relayed by FT – goes significantly further, claim
  
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• 📺 Sunday line-up (16): Brasileirão, PSG and Arsenal v City for a trophy

  16-08-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Sunday line-up (16): Brasileirão, PSG and Arsenal v City for a trophyBrasileirão 🇧🇷11am - Chapecoense vs Bahia: Premiere4pm - Vasco vs Santos: Globo (except MG and RS) and Premiere4pm - Atlético-MG vs Grêmio (MG and RS) and GETV6:30pm - Mirassol vs Flamengo: Record, CazéTV and Premiere6:30pm - Vitória vs Botafogo: Premiere7:30pm - Corinthians vs Cruzeiro: Prime Video
  Série B 🇧🇷11am - Operário-PR vs A
  
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• 📺 Sunday (16): Brasileirão, PSG, Arsenal v City for silverware

  16-08-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Sunday (16): Brasileirão, PSG, Arsenal v City for silverwareBrasileirão 🇧🇷11am - Chapecoense vs Bahia: Premiere4pm - Vasco vs Santos: Globo (except MG and RS) and Premiere4pm - Atlético-MG vs Grêmio (MG and RS) and GETV6:30pm - Mirassol vs Flamengo: Record, CazéTV and Premiere6:30pm - Vitória vs Botafogo: Premiere7:30pm - Corinthians vs Cruzeiro: Prime Video
  Série B 🇧🇷11am - Operário-PR vs Avaí
  
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• PSG predicted XI v Lens: Lucas Digne to debut against Coupe de France winners

  16-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG predicted XI v Lens: Lucas Digne to debut against Coupe de France winnersTonight, Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are set to take on Coupe de France winners RC Lens in the French curtain-raiser. Luis Enrique’s PSG have already collected one trophy this week, beating Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup. Nuno Mendes picked up a knock during the match against Villa on Wednesday, and should be replaced in the line-up by new signing Lucas Digne. The France international was left on
  
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• Barcelona completely calm over fitness of key midfield duo after being left out of Basel friendly

  16-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona completely calm over fitness of key midfield duo after being left out of Basel friendlyBarcelona’s decision to leave Pedri and Gavi out of the squad for the friendly against FC Basel has raised eyebrows, but there is no alarm inside the club.In fact, according to SPORT, Barcelona are completely relaxed about the fitness of both midfielders. Their absence from the trip is understood to be a precautionary decision by Hansi Flick, who is unwilling to take unnecessary risks duri
  
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• Romero ends Tottenham spell to join Simeone’s Atletico Madrid

  16-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romero ends Tottenham spell to join Simeone’s Atletico MadridCristian Romero has completed his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Atletico Madrid, with both clubs confirming the deal. Sources told ESPN that Spurs will receive €35 million plus €5m in variables for the centre-back, who has signed a five-year contract with Los Colchoneros.Five years in north London come to an endRomero joined Tottenham initially on loan from Atalanta in 2021 and went on to make 156 appearances, scor
  
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• Pocognoli beats Man Utd great to Scotland job - gossip

  16-08-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Which Manchester United great did Sebastien Pocognoli reportedly beat to the Scotland job? Plus Celtic and Rangers transfer news...Sebastien Pocognoli is set to be paraded as new Scotland head coach at Hampden at the start of next week. Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was also interviewed for the job. (Scottish Sun)Hajduk Split's Canadian midfielder Niko Sigur has made it clear that he is keen to join Celtic. (Daily Record)Club Brugge are pursuing Rangers' injure
  
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• Barcelona star sends emotional farewell message to Ferran Torres after PSG move: ‘Thank you for all these years’

  16-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star sends emotional farewell message to Ferran Torres after PSG move: ‘Thank you for all these years’Barcelona bid farewell to Ferran Torres after four and a half seasons at the club, with the Spanish forward securing a move to PSG ahead of the new season.The 26-year-old leaves the Catalan giants after a remarkable rollercoaster experience during his time there, but with his stock at the highest it has ever been.Ferran’s exit leaves Barça without a recognised
  
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• Mourinho personally calls €60m-rated Italian defender but Real Madrid block transfer request – report

  16-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho personally calls €60m-rated Italian defender but Real Madrid block transfer request – reportJose Mourinho wants Alessandro Bastoni at Real Madrid, but convincing the club to make another major investment in defence could prove more difficult than convincing the Inter Milan defender himself.According to journalist Ruben Martin, Mourinho has personally spoken with Bastoni and views the Italian international as an ideal addition to his squad. It is said that the Real Madrid
  
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• Watch: Barcelona priority target trains with grim face as he awaits transfer clarity

  16-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Barcelona priority target trains with grim face as he awaits transfer clarityThe situation around Julian Alvarez is beginning to reach an uncomfortable point for everyone involved.Barcelona have made their intentions clear that the Argentine is their preferred choice to lead the attack, and an offer of €100 million is still awaiting a response. Alvarez, meanwhile, wants the move, but the problem is Atletico Madrid.Ever since Barcelona’s interest became public, Atletico hav
  
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• Real Madrid expect key midfielder to recover in time for La Liga opener

  16-08-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid expect key midfielder to recover in time for La Liga openerReal Madrid do not have far to go before their pre-season officially comes to a close and their La Liga opener against Espanyol gets underway.Jose Mourinho has had a very productive pre-season upon his return to the club, with the Portuguese tactician slowly recovering his entire squad.Madrid have also had the challenge of integrating as many as six new signings into the squad, which is rarely a piece of cake.One player who s
  
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• Man City captain named for Arsenal match

  16-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City captain named for Arsenal matchRuben Dias will captain City in the Community Shield, while Maresca continues to shape a permanent leadership group after a summer of change.Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty ImagesManchester Citywill have Ruben Dias wearing the captain’s armband against Arsenal in Sunday’s Community Shield, but manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed he is still delaying a permanent decision on the club’s leadership group until the transfer window closes.The Comm
  
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• Barcelona’s first La Liga match of 2026/27: Date, time and opponent

  16-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s first La Liga match of 2026/27: Date, time and opponentBarcelona’s route to defending their La Liga title is now clear, and Hansi Flick’s side will have little time to settle into the new campaign.The 2026/27 La Liga fixture list has handed the champions an unusual start following changes to the calendar after the World Cup. Rather than beginning with their scheduled home fixture, which was against Athletic Club, Barcelona will first travel to Elche before retu
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool could be set for £20m discount on transfer deal

  16-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool could be set for £20m discount on transfer dealBradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Price Drop Could Reshape Anfield Transfer PlansLiverpool’s interest in Bradley Barcola appears to have entered a more serious phase, with Paris Saint-Germain now understood to be showing flexibility on a deal that had previously looked prohibitive. According to Alex Crook on talkSPORT, PSG could reduce their valuation of the France international from £145m to £125m, a sh
  
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• Real Madrid set Tchouameni transfer condition, identify potential replacement

  16-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set Tchouameni transfer condition, identify potential replacementAurelien Tchouameni is not expected to leave Real Madrid this summer. Let’s be clear.However, according to journalist Miguel Serrano, as relayed in Defensa Central, there is one scenario that could force the club to reconsider, and they already know who they would look to as his replacement.The French midfielder has been the subject of speculation in recent months, with Manchester United among the clubs keeping an
  
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• Barcelona rule out move for €80 million-rated forward target as Sporting refuse to lower demand – Romano

  16-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona rule out move for €80 million-rated forward target as Sporting refuse to lower demand – RomanoBarcelona have spent much of the summer transfer window focused on signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.Robert Lewandowski left the Catalan giants at the end of last season upon the expiry of his contract, leaving the No. 9 jersey vacant.Hansi Flick had chosen Alvarez as the marquee No. 9 he wanted to replace the outgoing Pole, but Atletico have refused to negotiate so far.Ea
  
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• Arsenal vs Man City: Match Preview and Latest Team News

  16-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal vs Man City: Match Preview and Latest Team NewsArsenal vs Man City Community Shield Preview: Team News, Prediction and Key BattlesThe Premier League curtain-raiser is here, and it comes with the usual noise, expectation and overreaction. Arsenal arrive as league champions, Manchester City arrive as FA Cup holders, and the Community Shield gives both clubs a first proper hit-out before the serious business starts. It is one game, one trophy, and no shortage of relevance when two title con
  
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• Liverpool forward who cannot stop scoring destined for move away

  16-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool forward who cannot stop scoring destined for move awayLiverpool’s striking options are thin heading into the new season. £125m man Alexander Isak is expected to lead the line - finally getting a full preseason under his belt a year on from his move from Newcastle.Beyond the Swede however and the pickings are slim.Hugo Ekitike is out of commission until December at the earliest and an achilles injury means that the best of the Frenchman may not be seen again until next seaso
  
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• Matos spoiled for choice as Idah delivers

  16-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Adam Idah needed only seconds after coming on at Stoke to strike the blow which gave Swansea City the ideal start to the new Championship campaign.With Zan Vipotnik nursing a calf injury, Idah was Swansea's first choice up front during the majority of pre-season, and started the EFL Cup defeat to Birmingham City last weekend.Yet when league action began in the Potteries, Idah was back in the position he found himself in all too often last season – on the Swansea b
  
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• A decision on who the captains will be at Manchester City has been made

  16-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A decision on who the captains will be at Manchester City has been madeRuben Dias and Erling Haaland have loomed as the favourites to be the captains for Manchester City under Enzo Maresca. The pair were in City’s captaincy group for the 2025-26 season. Enzo Maresca has confirmed that the pair will be two of the four City captains for the upcoming season. There will be two more players added to Manchester City’s captaincy group come the end of the summer transfer window.Enzo Maresca
  
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• Rodri in daily contact with Barcelona stars as €70m transfer bid advances

  16-08-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri in daily contact with Barcelona stars as €70m transfer bid advancesBarcelona’s pursuit of Rodri is continuing to gather momentum, with the Manchester City midfielder making no secret of his desire to complete a move to the Catalan giants.According to SPORT, Rodri is in almost daily contact with several members of the Barcelona squad whom he knows from the Spanish national team. The midfielder has been exchanging messages with his international teammates and has made clear h
  
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• Inside story of how Real Madrid pulled off €25m signing in total secrecy

  16-08-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inside story of how Real Madrid pulled off €25m signing in total secrecyReal Madrid moved in total secrecy to secure the signing of Carlos Espi from Levante after agreeing an exit for Gonzalo Garcia to Fulham.It came as quite a surprise to everyone, as there was absolutely no news about the deal until the Spaniard was unveiled as a new striker for Los Blancos.Now, according to The Athletic, Real Madrid went to extraordinary lengths to keep the signing of Espi under wraps, with everyone invo
  
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• Exeter squad need time to adapt - Taylor

  16-08-2026 09:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Taylor returned to Exeter City in March after Gary Caldwell left the club [Shutterstock]Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says his side's fans must give his young squad time to adapt to League Two.The Grecians were beaten 1-0 at Grimsby Town in their opening game of the new season on Saturday.The financially-stretched club has seen a host of experienced players leave following their relegation from League One last term, but have been unable to afford to bring in similar replacements.It has le
  
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• Premier League side slap €90m-plus price tag on Real Madrid midfield target – report

  16-08-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League side slap €90m-plus price tag on Real Madrid midfield target – reportReal Madrid’s search for a new midfielder could become significantly more complicated, with Crystal Palace reportedly demanding more than €90 million for Adam Wharton, report Defensa Central.Notably, the English midfielder remains one of the names being monitored by Real Madrid as the club continues to assess its options after Rodri decided to join Barcelona instead. However, the price
  
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