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• Hamer's poetic return to the Sky Blues

  12-08-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]There is something quite poetic about Gustavo Hamer's return to Coventry City.After signing from PEC Zwolle in 2020, it soon become clear that the midfielder was destined for the Premier League. And it felt like he was going to take the Sky Blues with him after spearheading Coventry's challenge to the 2022-23 play-offs.The Brazil-born Dutchman could not have done any more - scoring the decisive goal in the play-off semi final against Middlesbrough and then levelling in the final to
  
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• “Very excited” – Liverpool star previews Newcastle United clash

  22-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Very excited” – Liverpool star previews Newcastle United clashMilos Kerkez previews Newcastle opener as Liverpool embrace Andoni Iraola systemLiverpool’s first Premier League assignment of the 2026-27 season arrives with a proper edge to it, away at St James’ Park, against a Newcastle side playing in front of one of the loudest home crowds in the country. There are easier ways to begin, and that is precisely why Milos Kerkez’s thoughts on the fixture carry a
  
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• Lionel Messi fined for striking opponent during MLS match

  22-08-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi fined for striking opponent during MLS matchInter Miami star Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer (MLS) for slapping Quinn Sullivan during Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union. Footage on social media showed the two players exchanging words near the halfway line towards the end of the match. Messi struck Sullivan around the back of the head, sparking an angry reaction from the Philadelphia star. Referee Filip Dujic then stepped in to prevent fur
  
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• Dumfries highlights the quality of the Real Madrid locker room: ‘Everyone’s at the highest level’

  22-08-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dumfries highlights the quality of the Real Madrid locker room: ‘Everyone’s at the highest level’Real Madrid continued to present their summer signings this week in low-key ceremonies with only club president Florentino Perez, honorary president Pirri, and the players’ families attending the events.After manager Jose Mourinho, the Merengues have presented three of their six new signings, with Denzel Dumfries being the latest one, having taken part in the official ceremony
  
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• Amorim: ‘Milan don’t want to win, we need to win’ starting from Torino

  22-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim: ‘Milan don’t want to win, we need to win’ starting from TorinoRuben Amorim insists Milan must feel the pressure against Torino, because ‘it’s not that we want to win, we need to win,’ while updating on Rafael Leao, Diego Moreira and Samuel Chukwueze roles.It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).It is a clash with former Milan defender Ignazio Abate, who is getting his first Serie A coaching role after c
  
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• Rodri and Adeyemi cleared to feature in Barcelona opener

  22-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri and Adeyemi cleared to feature in Barcelona openerBarcelona have registered midfielder Rodri and forward Karim Adeyemi with La Liga ahead of their opening fixture of the season, according to Barca Universal. Rodri arrives from Manchester City in a deal worth €76.5 million, including add-ons, while Adeyemi joins from Borussia Dortmund for €22 million.Two new signings registeredBarcelona have faced difficulties registering players freely with La Liga in recent transfer windows, wit
  
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• Bundesliga star barred, new DFB rule leaves coach fuming

  22-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga star barred, new DFB rule leaves coach fumingLeverkusen coach Carles Martinez was loudly complaining on the touchline during the DFB Cup opener against Wehen Wiesbaden. The reason?His striker Christian Kofane was “punished” for the first time under a new DFB rule.
  The reason: because the player he was replacing, Patrick Schick, took longer than ten seconds to leave the pitch after the substitution was announced, Kofane had to wait a minute before coming on.Fortunately for
  
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• Newcastle United v Liverpool: Key stats and talking points

  22-08-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St James' Park plays host to the meeting of two new managers this weekend as one of the highest scoring fixtures in Premier League history resumes on Tyneside.Andoni Iraola ended three seasons at Bournemouth with a bang after leading the Cherries to European football for the first time and his arrival at Liverpool earlier this summer was well received following the decline under predecessor Arne Slot.Following their title win with 84 points under Slot in 2024-25, Liverpool slipped to sixth last
  
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• Man City v Bournemouth: Key stats and talking points

  22-08-2026 14:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca takes charge of Manchester City in a Premier League match for the first time since succeeding Pep Guardiola as his side face a Bournemouth team who are also led by a new boss themselves in Marco Rose. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the key themes going into their opening-weekend encounter.For the first time since May 2016 someone other than Guardiola leads City into a Premier League season.The post-Guardiola world under successor Maresca got off to an inauspicious start with a Co
  
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• BBC Sport pundit predictions - 'Joao Pedro, Palmer and Rogers makes me back Chelsea'

  22-08-2026 14:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Last season, Chelsea figured in all 35 top-four predictions, and finished 10th. This time, they are in 21/28 predictions, with five people backing them to be runners-up.Chris Waddle - Prediction: 2ndHaving Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson in the team will be like having a coach on the pitch. Yes they are 35 and 36 now, but I played in the Premier League until I was 36 and I didn't really find it hard. You still have your brain and, even if your legs have gone a bit, you can have legs around yo
  
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• Depay defends music video showing Corinthians HQ on fire

  22-08-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netherlands international Memphis Depay has defended the release of his new music video showing Corinthians' headquarters in flames as "just art" - days after a contract row with the Brazilian club.The former Manchester United forward agreed to take a "significant" pay cut to stay at Corinthians on Tuesday.It came a week after the club opted against renewing his contract.But Depay has now come under scrutiny for releasing the controversial music video for his track 'Don't Panic'.It was released
  
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• Newcastle ‘well behind’ RB Leipzig in race for Nkunku, says Milan expert

  22-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle ‘well behind’ RB Leipzig in race for Nkunku, says Milan expertLa Gazzetta dello Sport confirms that Christopher Nkunku prefers a return to RB Leipzig to a move to Newcastle United, with Milan ready to part ways with the Frenchman on loan, with an option to buy.French striker Nkunku is getting closer to a return to RB Leipzig, where he already played from 2019 to 2023.Nkunku close to RB Leipzig return despite Newcastle talksNkunku is not part of Ruben Amorim’s plans fo
  
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• Newcastle well behind RB Leipzig in race for Milan outcast Nkunku

  22-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle well behind RB Leipzig in race for Milan outcast NkunkuLa Gazzetta dello Sport confirms that Christopher Nkunku prefers a return to RB Leipzig to a move to Newcastle United, with Milan ready to part ways with the Frenchman on loan, with an option to buy.French striker Nkunku is getting closer to a return to RB Leipzig, where he already played from 2019 to 2023.Nkunku close to RB Leipzig return despite Newcastle talksNkunku is not part of Ruben Amorim’s plans for next season, and
  
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• Juventus near Grabara deal as goalkeeping overhaul continues after Vicario and Di Gregorio deals

  22-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus near Grabara deal as goalkeeping overhaul continues after Vicario and Di Gregorio dealsJuventus continue to reshape their goalkeeping department as the Bianconeri are close to reaching an agreement with Wolfsburg for Kamil Grabara, days after the purchase of Guglielmo Vicario.Poland international Grabara is close to joining Juventus, as first reported by Polish reporter Tomasz Włodarczyk.Juventus close to signing GrabaraThe news was then confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, who claimed th
  
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• SWPL game of the weekend: Rangers v Spartans

  22-08-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spartans began their return to the SWPL with a promising 1-1 draw with Partick Thistle and face a tough test when they travel to Rangers on Sunday. Having been knocked out of Champions League qualifying just before the start of the new domestic campaign, Rangers initially struggled against Montrose and were held at 1-1 until the final 20 minutes when their quality began to show in what was a 4-1 victory at Links Park.In last season's Scottish Cup quarter-finals, Spartans kept it goalless against
  
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• Player or investor? Ronaldinho's latest surprise move in 🇮🇹

  22-08-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Player or investor? Ronaldinho's latest surprise move in 🇮🇹At 46, Ronaldinho Gaúcho is back in European football. The Brazilian star was unveiled as the new signing of Ravenna FC, a club in Italy’s third division (Serie C). The welcoming event brought the small town of Marina di Ravenna to a standstill, attracting more than 6,000 people to a huge beach party.R10’s return to Italian football, 15 years after leaving Milan, is not limited to what happens on the pi
  
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• Atletico Madrid fans protest against Arsenal transfer target

  22-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid fans protest against Arsenal transfer targetAtletico Madrid fans are protesting against Julian Alvarez amid the player’s desire to join Barcelona, with Arsenal still currently unable to convince him to pick them instead.Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesJulian Alvarez’s relationship with Atletico Madrid has soured, with fans turning up to the clubs training ground to protest against the striker.Mundo Deportivo report that fans held up signs at the training ground rea
  
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• Dundee add Wycombe striker Fink on loan

  22-08-2026 14:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Dundee have added to their attacking options with the loan signing of Bradley Fink from Wycombe Wanderers.The 23-year-old centre forward has represented Switzerland at every age grade from Under-15 to Under 21 and came through the Borussia Dortmund academy.He joined FC Basel in 2022 and spent time on loan at Grasshopper Zurich before moving to Wycombe Wanderers in the summer of 2025.Across 29 outings in all competitions, he scored three goals for Wycombe last term, starting just fo
  
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• 📸 Hull City end nine year wait for PL goal with opener against Man Utd

  22-08-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Hull City end nine year wait for PL goal with opener against Man UtdIt's been a long time coming for Hull City...
  The Tigers kicked off their Premier League campaign on Saturday afternoon with a tricky test against Manchester United.But, it's fair to say they've caused quite the shock as they snuck into the lead against their opponents with 16 minutes gone on the clock.Prior to the opening strike, Hull had two earlier opportunities to put themselves ahead, one of which saw Oli McB
  
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• Liverpool forward returns from injury in major boost

  22-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool forward returns from injury in major boostLiverpool Receive Jayden Danns Boost After Five-Month Injury AbsenceLiverpool have spent much of the summer dealing with questions about depth, fitness and whether the current squad contains enough reliable options for Andoni Iraola.Against that backdrop, Jayden Danns returning to competitive action may look like a relatively small development. It could still become a useful one.The 20-year-old striker played the final 30 minutes for Liverpool
  
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• How to watch Brentford vs Tottenham: TV channel and live streaming details

  22-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How to watch Brentford vs Tottenham: TV channel and live streaming detailsBrentford vs Tottenham: TV Channel, Live Stream and Team News Ahead of Premier League OpenerThe first Saturday of the new Premier League season closes with a lively London derby as Brentford welcome Tottenham to the Gtech Community Stadium, with both clubs carrying genuine ambition into the opening weekend.There is intrigue around Tottenham after a summer of significant investment and a fresh sense of direction under Rober
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | VfB Stuttgart

  22-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | VfB StuttgartOur Get German Football News 2026/27 Bundesliga Tactical Previews series continues with a look at VfB Stuttgart. Oh, Stuttgart. You adorable little red-striped menace. There was a time, not particularly long ago, when the author could approach the VfB section of these previews with a reassuringly familiar collection of questions. Who left? Who needs replacing? How much of Sebastian Hoeneß’ latest carefully constructed foot
  
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• Martinelli deserves better from Arsenal - Wright

  22-08-2026 13:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ian Wright says Gabriel Martinelli deserves "more respect" from Arsenal and questioned the way the club have handled the winger's potential exit.Martinelli made 53 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring 11 goals, as the Gunners won the Premier League title. But he was left out of the squad for their league opener against Coventry on Friday, which the Gunners won 3-0.And the Brazil international, 25, was also omitted from last weekend's Community Shield victory against Manchester Ci
  
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• Premier League: Hull stun Man Utd on top-flight return as Ajayi nets opener

  22-08-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajayi scores from close range as Hull lead Man Utd on Premier League returnMcBurnie leads line for Hull, Man Utd's Rashford on bench - team newsAre Carrick's side going to challenge for title? Have your sayPlay our new Match of the Day Predictor game | How to follow the opening weekend across the BBC | What are the new rules this season? Premier League: Hull stun Man Utd on top-flight return as Ajayi nets opener
  
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• Barrow sign midfielder Ward from Gateshead

  22-08-2026 13:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barrow have signed midfielder Keaton Ward from fellow National League side Gateshead.The 26-year-old, who scored five goals in 18 games after signing for the Heed in January, also counts Boston United and Altrincham among his former clubs.Barrow have not disclosed the length of Ward's deal.
  
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• Official: Atalanta confirm Elmas move in surprising deal with RB Leipzig

  22-08-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Atalanta confirm Elmas move in surprising deal with RB LeipzigAtalanta have surprisingly confirmed Eljif Elmas’ return to Serie A as the ex-Napoli man joins La Dea on loan with an option to buy from RB Leipzig.North Macedonia international Elmas returns to Serie A, joining Atalanta on an initial loan deal.Official: Elmas joins AtalantaIt was a surprising deal for La Dea, as no source had previously reported on Atalanta’s talks to sign the ex-Napoli man.Elmas reunites with A
  
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• Barcelona in a race against time to finalise new striker

  22-08-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona in a race against time to finalise new strikerBarcelona are in a race against time to sign a new number nine this summer, and as deadline day nears, their chances of completing a big signing begin to dim.It has indeed been the club’s priority since day one of the transfer window, especially with Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres leaving the club.As matters stand, the only true number nine at the club is young Hamza Abdelkarim, and Barcelona have ten days to change that.Plan A
  
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• Serie A: Genoa vs. Napoli – Probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  22-08-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Genoa vs. Napoli – Probable line-ups, where to watch on TVMassimiliano Allegri makes his debut as Napoli’s head coach in an away game against Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa, picking Rasmus Hojlund in attack, while Kevin De Bruyne is expected to start on the bench.It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] after Inter-Monza and Udinese, and at the same time as Parma-Cagliari.Genoa host the Partenopei without the injured Lorenzo Venturino, Elias Havel and Hamed Junior Traoré
  
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• ‘I am very happy’ – Joao Pedro signs new Chelsea contract until 2034

  22-08-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I am very happy’ – Joao Pedro signs new Chelsea contract until 2034Chelsea have announced that striker Joao Pedro has signed a new contract, extending his stay at the club until 2034.Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion last summer and hit the ground running, scoring three goals to help the Blues win the FIFA Club World Cup.The 24-year-old registered 23 goals and nine assists last season and was voted Chelsea’s Player of the Season.The Brazilian attacker
  
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• Nedeljkovic on emulating Tavernier and fighting for title

  22-08-2026 13:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Kosta Nedeljkovic does not feel under pressure playing in the right-back position former Ibrox captain James Tavernier made his own for 11 years. In fact, it appears the new arrival is relishing it.The 20-year-old joined Rangers on loan from Aston Villa on Wednesday and made his debut the following day as a substitute in the 1-0 home win against Jablonec in their Conference League play-off first leg."Ibrox is one of the famous and most popular stadiums in the world, so it's a big desire to
  
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