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• Hamer's return is what fans have always wanted

  14-08-2026 11:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Coventry City fans have wanted Gustavo Hamer to return ever since he left.He has a really strong bond with the supporters and he spends a lot of his time in Leamington Spa still. Lots of fans have bumped into him over the course of the past three years!On the face of it, re-signing him is another really good piece of business by the Sky Blues.But he comes back on a huge wave of emotion from the supporters, so let's hope to see those set-plays he's so good at as well as him unlockin
  
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• Pedri doubt opens door for versatile Barcelona teenager to start La Liga opener vs Elche

  22-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pedri doubt opens door for versatile Barcelona teenager to start La Liga opener vs ElcheXavi Espart could be handed one of the biggest opportunities of his young Barcelona career on Sunday, with the La Masia midfielder in contention to start the 2026/27 La Liga opener against Elche, reports SPORT.The teenager has impressed Hansi Flick throughout pre-season and already received a major vote of confidence when he started the Joan Gamper Trophy, Barcelona’s final dress rehearsal before compet
  
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• Watford goal closed difficult chapter for Rathbone

  22-08-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ollie Rathbone says his last-gasp equaliser for Wrexham against Watford last season helped end a difficult period in his career.The attacking midfielder scored within a minute of coming off the bench to salvage a 2-2 draw with the Hornets in December.It was Rathbone's first league outing of the season after he missed several months of action due to a serious ankle injury sustained during pre-season."It was definitely a huge moment in my season, and in my career really," he said of
  
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• Serie A: Inter vs. Monza – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  22-08-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Inter vs. Monza – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVDefending Serie A champions Inter take on newly promoted Monza in the first match of the 2026-27 Serie A season with Lautaro Martinez expected to start up front.It kicks off at 18:30 CET [17:30 GMT] at the Stadio Meazza in San Siro, Milan.Football Italia will be among the accredited media and will examine the match and other Round 1 results during a LIVE YouTube show this evening.Inter must cope without the suspended Henrikh
  
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• Wrexham submit Jacques Ekomié offer

  22-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham submit Jacques Ekomié offerEFL Championship side Wrexham have submitted a verbal offer for SCO Angers’ Jacques Ekomié (23), according to a report from Foot Mercato.The left-back will be allowed to leave Angers this summer. Since joining the club on a free transfer back in 2024, the Gabon international has made 54 appearances for Le Sco, but he may already have played his last for the Ligue 1 club. He has been the subject of interest throughout the
  
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• Rangers linked with striker Fofana - gossip

  22-08-2026 11:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Rangers consider loan striker from France as Celtic home in on Bosnia-Herzegovina star...Rangers could turn to Lens striker Rayan Fofana, 20, as a short-term loan replacement for the injured Youssef Chermiti. (Scottish Sun)Rangers are edging closer to an agreement to sign Girona winger Kim Min-Su, triggering a £8.5m release fee for the 20-year-old South Korea international and booking a medical for Monday. (Daily Record)Celtic are in talks to sign Slovan Liberec midfielder Er
  
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• Matos' Swans aim to make opponents uncomfortable

  22-08-2026 11:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Swansea City host Sheffield United on Saturday (15:00 BST) with Vitor Matos urging his players to set the tone for their fans in the opening home Championship game of the new season.Swansea were formidable on their own patch following the appointment of Matos as head coach last November.Having struggled in the early stages of 2025-26, Matos' side banked 30 points from 15 league fixtures at the Swansea.com Stadium as they pulled clear of a potential relegation scrap to finish in mid
  
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• OGC Nice predicted XI v Lorient: Olivier Pantaloni to field youthful side in first game

  22-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OGC Nice predicted XI v Lorient: Olivier Pantaloni to field youthful side in first gameOlivier Pantaloni is expected to field a very youthful side in his first game as manager of OGC Nice. He will face his former club, FC Lorient, at an empty Allianz Riviera. Nice are now in the final game of their stadium ban, imposed following the disturbances at the end of the game against FC Metz last season. There are plenty of absences for Pantaloni to contend with as his new side prepare to welcome h
  
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• Arsenal hold medical ahead of Blackburn Rovers signing

  22-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal hold medical ahead of Blackburn Rovers signingArsenal have finally reached an agreement for the signing of Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon, with the player holding a medical on Friday.Photo via Blackburn Rovers on TwitterArsenal have spent well over a year now in pursuit of Blackburn Rovers youth striker Igor Tyjon, but the saga appeared to finally reach a conclusion on Friday.RoversXtra reported for Medium on Friday morning that Rovers had agreed a deal to sell Tyjon to Arsenal, wit
  
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• US soccer wants excitement after the World Cup – the Open Cup provides it

  22-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nashville SC players celebrate their win over Austin FC in last year’s final. Photograph: Eric Gay/APThe new commissioner of Major League Soccer, Larry Berg, isn’t keen on the idea of promotion and relegation, but he is a fan of jeopardy. When asked the obligatory pro/rel question in his introductory press conference, Berg responded, “I don’t think it’s appropriate for our league, but I think there are other ways to create jeopardy during the regular season, [and] a
  
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• Real Madrid Close €3m Deal for Racing Midfielder Martínez

  22-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid Close €3m Deal for Racing Midfielder MartínezReal Madrid have closed the signing of Racing de Santander midfielder Sergio Martínez for around €3 million, according to Fichajes. The 19-year-old will join Los Blancos in the coming days, with the transfer expected to be sealed after this weekend.From Racing breakthrough to Chamartín moveMartínez was one of the standout stories at the start of La Liga, scoring as Racing de Santander returned to the t
  
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• La Liga officially confirms new squad numbers for Barcelona summer signings

  22-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga officially confirms new squad numbers for Barcelona summer signingsBarcelona’s latest squad update has confirmed the shirt numbers for three of the club’s biggest summer signings, while the changes have also left Marc Casado and Hector Fort without assigned numbers.La Liga’s official squad list now includes Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi and Rodri following the completion of their registrations. Rodri, Barcelona’s headline arrival of the summer, has taken the
  
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• Barcelona marquee summer signing could miss Elche clash

  22-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona marquee summer signing could miss Elche clashBarcelona fans are eagerly waiting for the day they get to see their summer signing Rodri in action for Hansi Flick’s team.However, it looks like the wait will have to continue for a little longer, with the Spaniard unlikely to be in the squad for Barça’s La Liga opener.According to journalist Nacho Jimenez, the midfielder is still working individually as he builds up his fitness and match rhythm.Rodri did not train with t
  
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• Ipswich Town target Breel Embolo heads to Atlanta United to complete MLS move

  22-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town target Breel Embolo heads to Atlanta United to complete MLS moveIpswich Town had been given hope in their pursuit of Stade Rennais forward Breel Embolo, however, the Switzerland international now looks to be heading to the MLS. As per a report from Ouest-France, the striker’s move to Atlanta United has moved one step closer.It was reported by L’Équipe earlier in the week that Embolo had turned down the chance to join the US club. It was a decision a
  
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• Report: Aston Villa set to send offer for £65m-rated forward

  22-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa set to send offer for £65m-rated forwardAston Villa Consider Nicolas Jackson Transfer as Chelsea Set £65m ValuationAston Villa are emerging as the strongest contenders to test Chelsea’s resolve over Nicolas Jackson before the transfer window closes, according to Telegraph. The developing picture points to Villa as the club most likely to make a serious permanent move, with Chelsea understood to be seeking £65m for the Senegal international.The situatio
  
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• Mourinho and Real Madrid believe squad is strong enough to compete for all trophies

  22-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho and Real Madrid believe squad is strong enough to compete for all trophiesExpectations at Real Madrid could hardly be higher heading into Jose Mourinho’s first season back in charge, given the kind of signings they have made.That, coupled with the fact that the serial winner is back in charge, means a lot is expected of Los Blancos this campaign.According to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, both the coach and the club are convinced the squad are capable of fighting on every front
  
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• Andoni Iraola sends strong Alexander Isak message ahead of Premier League opener

  22-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola sends strong Alexander Isak message ahead of Premier League openerAlexander Isak Faces Defining Liverpool Test as Iraola Raises Stakes Before Newcastle ReturnAlexander Isak cost Liverpool £125m. That number follows him everywhere, and it should. Fees of that size come with scrutiny, expectation and, sooner or later, output. After a first season wrecked by fitness issues and a serious injury, the Liverpool striker heads back to Newcastle United on Sunday with a point to prove
  
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• Roma advance in talks for Oosterwolde, offer €17-18 million

  22-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma advance in talks for Oosterwolde, offer €17-18 millionRoma are making moves for Oosterwolde. The Fenerbahce defender is now the capital club’s priority to strengthen Gasperini’s backline.The Giallorossi club, as reported by Filippo Biafora of Il Tempo, have presented a proposal involving a loan with an option to buy.This option would become mandatory based on the defender’s number of appearances. The package is worth €17-18 million in total with talks progressing
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona register Joao Cancelo with La Liga ahead of season opener vs Elche

  22-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona register Joao Cancelo with La Liga ahead of season opener vs ElcheFC Barcelona have successfully registered their fourth signing of the summer, Joao Cancelo, with La Liga today.Having managed to complete the registrations of their three other summer arrivals, Rodri, Karim Adeyemi, and Anthony Gordon on Friday, the Blaugrana have managed to get the 32-year-old veteran full-back enrolled today.With this, Barcelona have successfully registered all their new signings in time for
  
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• Infantino says ‘I’ll see you at the hairdressers’ in bizarre response to questions about ‘betraying’ Fifa

  22-08-2026 10:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa president Gianni Infantino responded with the quip “I’ll see you at the hairdressers” when challenged by a journalist over whether he had betrayed football with his abandoned World Cup sell-off scheme.The head of football’s governing body was confronted outside a hotel in the Dominican Republic by Sky News US correspondent James Matthews.The journalist asked Infantino why he had refused to step down, despite calls across the sport.Three continental confederations acc
  
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• How new-look Spurs are shaping up under De Zerbi

  22-08-2026 10:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi has signed six players this summer [Getty Images]Roberto de Zerbi's first task on arriving at Tottenham in March was to avoid relegation from the Premier League.With that mission accomplished, he has had time and money over the summer to start creating a new-look Spurs to aim higher.So how might he tackle the challenge?When De Zerbi first arrived in the Premier League at Brighton in September 2022, he introduced new tactical concepts that were admired by some of the l
  
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• Official | Dayann Methalie completes Sunderland transfer

  22-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Dayann Methalie completes Sunderland transferDayann Methalie (20) has completed a move to AFC Sunderland. The move had been in doubt when the Toulouse FC academy product underwent his medical on Wearside. Concerns were raised about a back problem, but the deal has now gone through regardless. For the move to be completed, Methalie had to undergo further medical tests back in Toulouse. Those tests reassured the Black Cats, who decided to follow through with the transfer worth &eur
  
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• Mikel Arteta gives new Bruno Guimaraes injury update

  22-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta gives new Bruno Guimaraes injury updateMikel Arteta has pushed back against suggestions that Bruno Guimaraes is set for a long spell on the sidelines, insisting the player didn’t even want to miss a game.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesBruno Guimaraes picked up an injury in Arsenal’s Community Shield win over Manchester City, and the summer signing was ruled out of the Gunners’ Premier League opener against Coventry City as a result.Newcastle-based journali
  
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• Spurs deny Roma’s attempt for Mathys Tel

  22-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs deny Roma’s attempt for Mathys TelRoma needs to complete their attack with a powerful left winger capable of bursting forward. The stereotype to simplify the profile is that of a Lookman-like player.D’Amico is working on at least three names to determine who will be a good fit for the Giallorossi. Among the players being explored was Mathys Tel. The Tottenham winger finished the season playing 1,688 minutes, scoring four goals and providing two assists. Last season, in the Prem
  
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• How to watch Hull vs Manchester United: TV channel and live streaming details

  22-08-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How to watch Hull vs Manchester United: TV channel and live streaming detailsHull City vs Manchester United: Premier League return sets up stern test at MKM StadiumHull City are back in the Premier League and the welcome party could hardly be tougher. After nine long seasons away from the top flight, the Tigers begin again at the MKM Stadium with Manchester United arriving, full of ambition and carrying the weight of expectation.Hull earned promotion in dramatic fashion by beating Middlesbrough
  
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• Barcelona see 18-year-old talent as ‘real option’ in first-team dynamics

  22-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona see 18-year-old talent as ‘real option’ in first-team dynamicsBarcelona have begun to place genuine trust in Hamza Abdelkarim as a first-team striker option after the Egyptian teenager produced four goals in just 241 minutes during pre-season.The 18-year-old played in every friendly under Hansi Flick, chose to prioritise Barcelona’s preparations over his holiday and used the opportunity to force his way beyond the youth setup. SPORT now indicates that the club se
  
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• Roma vs Fiorentina: Mora nears debut, Soulé on the bench

  22-08-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma vs Fiorentina: Mora nears debut, Soulé on the benchRoma will host Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday at 8:45 PM for the first matchday of the season. Gian Piero Gasperini will also be able to rely on his four summer signings: Castro, Mora, Molina, and Koulierakis. The Grugliasco-born coach has also recovered Wesley, who trained with the group yesterday, and Pisilli. The Brazilian winger has overcome his ankle problem and will be fully available to the coach. On the right fla
  
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• Transfer fee revealed as Juventus agree to send Di Gregorio to Bournemouth

  22-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer fee revealed as Juventus agree to send Di Gregorio to BournemouthMultiple sources in Italy confirm that Michele Di Gregorio’s move to Bournemouth from Juventus is a loan deal, with an option to buy for €14m.Juventus and Bournemouth have reached an agreement for Italian goalkeeper Di Gregorio.Juventus send Di Gregorio to BournemouthLECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Michele Di Gregorio of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on
  
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• Real Madrid playmaker has Mourinho and board’s backing despite fierce competition

  22-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid playmaker has Mourinho and board’s backing despite fierce competitionReal Madrid have a problem of plenty in attack, with Jose Mourinho facing a major selection dilemma on a game-to-game basis.The likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham are the first names written on the team sheet.Also, the price that Madrid paid for Yan Diomande this summer suggests he is going to be a guaranteed starter for Jose.Now, according to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, Arda Gule
  
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• Luis Henrique not a priority for Roma

  22-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Henrique not a priority for RomaRoma will return to the pitch in two days to play their first Serie A matchday at the Stadio Olimpico against Fiorentina. Gian Piero Gasperini will be able to count on four new players: Castro, Mora, Molina, and Koulierakis. The Portuguese attacking midfielder and the Argentine winger could start, while the other two will likely have the option to come on during the match. Meanwhile, the final days of the transfer window are heating up, with players closing i
  
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