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• Has 'optimism gone' after Man Utd's opening defeat?

  27-08-2026 09:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Devils' Advocate podcast co-host Gaz Drinkwater does not believe Manchester United can challenge for the Premier League title this season after their loss at Hull City on the opening weekend and says his "optimism has gone" for the new season.Michael Carrick's side were looking to build on a strong end to last season and a third-placed finish after struggling under his predecessor, Ruben Amorim. However, Saturday's surprise defeat has led to some United fans rethinking their am
  
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• 📊 Giants trade places in the Z-4: updated Brasileirão table

  30-08-2026 04:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Giants trade places in the Z-4: updated Brasileirão tableMatchday 25 of the 2026 Brasileirão kicked off this Saturday (29) with three games.With both teams involved in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, Atlético-MG and Vitória played an entertaining match in Belo Horizonte.Galo took advantage of the red-and-black side’s defensive mistakes, won 2-1, and climbed the standings.Later, at MorumBIS, São Paulo ended a four-month winless run in the Brasi
  
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• 📹 Messi hits poker in MLS rout, reaches 927 career goals

  30-08-2026 04:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Messi hits poker in MLS rout, reaches 927 career goalsThis Saturday (29), Inter Miami thrashed CF Montréal 7-1 in the MLS.The standout of the match was Lionel Messi, who scored four goals in the rout and provided an assist.Brazilian Casemiro opened the scoring and netted his first goal for the Southern California team.Luis Suárez and Alexander Shaw rounded off Inter Miami’s demolition.Inter Miami had been going through a rough patch recently, but with new head coach
  
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• Niko Kovac backs remorseful Samuele Inacio (18) after nightmare Bundesliga cameo

  30-08-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Niko Kovac backs remorseful Samuele Inacio (18) after nightmare Bundesliga cameoBorussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has backed youngster Samuele Inacio after the 18-year-old endured a painful evening in Saturday’s 2-0 Bundesliga victory over Hamburger SV. Inacio entered the match in the 74th minute, but lasted only around 200 seconds before referee Felix Zwayer showed him a straight red card for a reckless sliding challenge on Albert Grønbaek.The dismissal left Dortmund shorthan
  
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• Lionel Messi scores 4 in 7-1 rout of CF Montréal, seizes MLS Golden Boot lead

  30-08-2026 03:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi is unstoppable. The Inter Miami star once again had a night to remember on Saturday, scoring four goals as the Herons thrashed CF Montréal 7-1.With the haul, Messi hit 17 goals on the season, a number that pulls him to a lead in the MLS Golden Boot race. The Inter Miami captain tied and then passed FC Dallas forward Petar Musa for the sole spot at the top of the scoring standings.Two of Messi's goals came off free kicks, one of the veteran forward's specialties. Messi pulled
  
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• 🎥🤯 Messi scores FOUR as Inter Miami run riot over Montréal

  30-08-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥🤯 Messi scores FOUR as Inter Miami run riot over Montréal Lionel Messi is still not slowing down anytime soon. The Argentine legend bagged four goals against CF Montréal this evening as the Herons thrashed the Canadian side. 
  Miami had been in a slump lately, but with new head coach Kily Gonzalez in the door this week, they made a statement with the thrashing of Montréal on home soil. Messi was the star man, as usual, scoring four goals in the proc
  
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• Mauro Lustrinelli outlines Union Berlin rebuild: “One cannot start with the roof.”

  30-08-2026 03:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauro Lustrinelli outlines Union Berlin rebuild: “One cannot start with the roof.”New Union Berlin head coach Mauro Lustrinelli found plenty to appreciate in his side’s mentality despite several costly defensive mistakes in Saturday’s 3-3 Bundesliga draw with Eintracht Frankfurt. Union twice found themselves punished severely for individual errors as Frankfurt striker Younes Ebnoutalib completed a hat-trick at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei.For Lustrinelli, howev
  
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• Chivas and Pachuca share the points after a controversial penalty!

  30-08-2026 03:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivas and Pachuca share the points after a controversial penalty!Chivas and Pachuca played to a 1-1 draw at Estadio Hidalgo, wrapping up their activity on Matchday 6 of the Apertura 2026 in a match decided by a controversial penalty.
  The red-and-white side took the lead right from the start, as Roberto Alvarado broke the deadlock three minutes after kickoff following a great individual play by Camberos.And although El Rebaño controlled possession against the Tuzos, they could not secure
  
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• 📹 São Paulo wobble, but win again in the Brasileirão after 4 months

  30-08-2026 03:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 São Paulo wobble, but win again in the Brasileirão after 4 monthsAt MorumBIS, São Paulo beat RB Bragantino 2-1 this Saturday (29) in a match valid for the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.In a delicate situation, both in the league and institutionally, the Paulista Tricolor found an opponent that offered little resistance and, as a result, made its “sense of urgency” count, taking the field more fired up and focused.Highlights coming up shortly
  
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• 📹 São Paulo get a scare, but win again in the Brasileirão after 4 months

  30-08-2026 03:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 São Paulo get a scare, but win again in the Brasileirão after 4 monthsAt MorumBIS, São Paulo beat RB Bragantino 2-1 this Saturday (29) in a match valid for the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.In a delicate situation, both in the league and institutionally, Tricolor Paulista found an opponent that offered little resistance and, as a result, made its “sense of urgency” count, taking the field more motivated and focused.⚽ The matchSã
  
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• 🚨 Atlético Nacional line-up ready to face Alianza

  30-08-2026 03:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Atlético Nacional line-up ready to face AlianzaAlianza host Atlético Nacional for Matchday 8 of the Liga Dimayor Group Stage, a clash in which the Verdolagas must take all three points to climb the standings, where they sit eight points behind the leaders.Nacional Starting XIDon’t miss the details with OneFootball.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• 🎥 Cavan Sullivan shows why he is the United States' next superstar

  30-08-2026 02:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Cavan Sullivan shows why he is the United States' next superstar Cavan Sullivan is quickly turning into everything he was hyped up to be. The 16-year-old is set to join Manchester City when he turns 18, but for now he his cutting his teeth in MLS.And this evening against Red Bull New York, he showed exactly why some rate him as the best American prospect in living memory. 
  After excelling against Inter Miami last week, Sullivan popped up with another goal this evening, and he scor
  
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• 🚨 América v Puebla line-ups confirmed

  30-08-2026 02:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 América v Puebla line-ups confirmedAmérica host Puebla at Estadio Banorte for Matchday 6 of the Apertura 2026, a clash in which Las Águilas will look to hold on to the top spot against a Puebla side enjoying a strong start to the tournament and sitting just three points behind.América XILas Águilas take the field without Sebastián Cáceres and Brian Rodríguez, amid rumors of their departure from the club.Puebla XIDon’t miss t
  
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• 📹 Fans unveil banner for Vasco SAF's prospective new owner

  30-08-2026 02:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Fans unveil banner for Vasco SAF's prospective new ownerVasco host Cruzeiro at São Januário this Saturday (29) at 9:20 p.m. (Brasília time) for Matchday 25 of the 2026 Brasileirão.Before kickoff, the Cruz-Maltino supporters unveiled a banner in honor of Marcos Lamacchia, the businessman currently “leading” the race to buy the Rio club’s SAF.Also featured on the supporters’ banner of the Giant of the Hill was José Roberto Lamacc
  
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• 📹 Fans unveil banner for Vasco SAF’s possible new owner

  30-08-2026 02:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Fans unveil banner for Vasco SAF’s possible new ownerVasco host Cruzeiro at São Januário this Saturday (29), at 9:20 p.m. (Brasília time), for matchday 25 of the 2026 Brasileirão.Before kickoff, the Cruz-Maltino fans unveiled a banner for Marcos Lamacchia, the businessman currently “leading the race” to buy the Rio club’s SAF.On the fans’ banner of the Giant of the Hill is also José Roberto Lamacchia, Marcos’s fathe
  
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• 🎥 Casemiro opens Inter Miami account with bullet header

  30-08-2026 02:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Casemiro opens Inter Miami account with bullet header Casemiro is off and running in the pink shirt of Inter Miami, putting the Herons ahead against CF Montréal at the Nu Stadium.
  After Miami piled on the pressure in the opening 20 minutes, it took a set piece to break the deadlock. After a couple knocks on the Montréal door, Casemiro went up strong to fire home his first goal for the club with a bullet header.Inter Miami are heading into a new era with Kily Gonzalez
  
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• Said El Mala speaks on increased expectations associated with Lukas Podolski’s No. 10 shirt

  30-08-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Said El Mala speaks on increased expectations associated with Lukas Podolski’s No. 10 shirtCologne attacker Said El Mala has admitted feeling the weight of increased expectations after marking his first Bundesliga home appearance in the club’s prestigious No. 10 shirt with a goal. The 20-year-old struck shortly after halftime as Cologne came from behind to secure a 3-2 victory over TSG Hoffenheim on the opening weekend of the Bundesliga campaign. El Mala’s equalizer arrived aft
  
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• Eintracht Frankfurt striker Younes Ebnoutalib pleased with ‘confidence boosting’ opening day hat trick

  30-08-2026 01:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eintracht Frankfurt striker Younes Ebnoutalib pleased with ‘confidence boosting’ opening day hat trickEintracht Frankfurt striker Younes Ebnoutalib has spoken of the confidence boost provided by his opening-day Bundesliga hat-trick against Union Berlin. The 22-year-old supplied all three Frankfurt goals in Saturday’s 3-3 draw at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei, joining Andrej Kramarić and Harry Kane among the players to have recorded Matchday One hat-tricks across
  
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• 📋 With one eye on the Copa do Brasil, Vasco and Cruzeiro name line-ups

  30-08-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 With one eye on the Copa do Brasil, Vasco and Cruzeiro name line-upsVasco and Cruzeiro face off this Saturday (29) at São Januário, at 9:20 p.m. (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
  Raposa sit fifth in the table with 39 points and are looking for their fifth straight win in the league to move into the top four.Cruz-Maltino, meanwhile, are second from bottom with just 22 points and need to return to winning ways in the
  
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• Report Roma send El Aynaoui to RB Leipzig and secure De Roon

  30-08-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Roma send El Aynaoui to RB Leipzig and secure De RoonIn an unexpected twist, Roma have reportedly agreed to hand Neil El Aynaoui to RB Leipzig for a potential €29m package, and replace him with Atalanta icon Marten de Roon.There had been rumours earlier today that the Giallorossi were preparing some big changes in the middle of the park, that could well see El Aynaoui leave.Roma release El Aynaoui and bring in De RoonROME, ITALY – APRIL 18: Ederson of Atalanta challenges Neil E
  
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• Done Deal: Gimenez ready for FC Porto in €20m Milan agreement

  30-08-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Gimenez ready for FC Porto in €20m Milan agreementMultiple sources confirm Milan have agreed the transfer of Santiago Gimenez to FC Porto, on loan with option to buy, becoming an obligation if certain conditions are met for a total of €20m.The negotiations had been dragging on for a while, with the Mexico international informed he was not part of Ruben Amorim’s plans for this season.His preferred option was always Porto, where he has a strong admirer in coach Francesco
  
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• 💣 Gimenez-Porto, done deal! Fee, buy obligation could kick in 💰

  30-08-2026 00:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Gimenez-Porto, done deal! Fee, buy obligation could kick in 💰Santiago Gimenez will become a new Porto player: Fabrizio Romano’s here we go has arrived.The agreement with Milan is based on a free loan with an option to buy for €18 million plus bonuses, which can become an obligation to buy based on appearances and targets.The agreement with the player had already been in place for some time, but Porto — after selling Rodrigo Mora to Roma — had sent Milan a
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen’s Mark Flekken blasts team mentality after shock Elversberg defeat

  30-08-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen’s Mark Flekken blasts team mentality after shock Elversberg defeatSpeaking to Sky Germany after full time, Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Mark Flekken delivered a scathing assessment of his team’s performance following Saturday’s shock 3-2 Bundesliga defeat away at SV Elversberg. Much could justifiably be said for the historic performance of the Bundesliga newcomers. From the Leverkusen perspective, however, Flekken saw matters rather differently.The Werkself foun
  
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• Hull agree deal with Frankfurt for winger Bahoya

  30-08-2026 00:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bahoya has featured in the Champions League and Europa League for Frankfurt [Getty Images]Hull City have agreed a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya.The 21-year-old is understood to be open to the move and has been granted permission to undergo a medical in East Yorkshire before Tuesday's transfer deadline.The France Under-21 international, who has previously been linked with several Premier League clubs, has seven goals and eight assists in 78 matches for Frankfurt
  
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• 📹 Vitória defence in comedy of errors for Atlético-MG goal, watch

  30-08-2026 00:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Vitória defence in comedy of errors for Atlético-MG goal, watchAt Arena MRV, Atlético-MG is beating Vitória 1-0 this Saturday (29), in the match that opens the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Galo’s goal was scored by striker Thiago Borbas early in the first half.But besides the Uruguayan wearing the No. 18 shirt, the other “actors” in Atlético’s goal looked like they were taking part in a scene from “Os Trapalh
  
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• 📹 Vitória defence clown around for Atlético-MG goal, watch

  30-08-2026 00:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Vitória defence clown around for Atlético-MG goal, watchAt Arena MRV, Atlético-MG defeated Vitória 2-1 this Saturday (29) in the match that opens Round 25 of the 2026 Brasileirão.Galo’s first goal was scored by forward Thiago Borbas in the opening half.But besides the Uruguayan wearing No. 18, the other “actors” in Atlético’s goal looked like they were taking part in a scene from “Os Trapalhões” (Didi,
  
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• 📹 Vitória defence channels Os Trapalhões for Atlético-MG goal, watch

  30-08-2026 00:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Vitória defence channels Os Trapalhões for Atlético-MG goal, watchAt Arena MRV, Atlético-MG is beating Vitória 2-1 this Saturday (29) in the match that opens Matchday 25 of the 2026 Brasileirão.Galo’s first goal was scored by striker Thiago Borbas in the first half.But besides the Uruguayan wearing the No. 18 shirt, the other “actors” involved in Atlético’s goal looked like they were taking part in a scene from &l
  
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• Vincent Wagner insists ‘brave football’ will serve as Elversberg’s Bundesliga lifeline

  30-08-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vincent Wagner insists ‘brave football’ will serve as Elversberg’s Bundesliga lifelineSV Elversberg entered their maiden Bundesliga campaign carrying more questions than perhaps any other club in the division. Get German Football Newsultimately tipped the Saarland newcomers to finish dead last in our 2026/27 Tactical Preview set. An incredible result on the first matchday of the new campaign reminded all those associated with German football punditry why it’s important th
  
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• WSL: Will the 2026/27 season be the most competitive yet for title, Champions League and survival?

  30-08-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WSL: Will the 2026/27 season be the most competitive yet for title, Champions League and survival?For years, the Women’s Super League title race has largely revolved around the same handful of clubs. Chelsea’s dominance, Arsenal’s pursuit, Manchester City’s resurgence and Manchester United’s attempts to break into the established order have provided the backdrop to the competition. This season, though, the gap between the contenders and the
  
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• Report Roma request Leweling with new €40m package to Stuttgart

  30-08-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Roma request Leweling with new €40m package to StuttgartMultiple sources claim Roma have made an approach for VfB Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling, offering a loan with obligation to buy for €40m, but he is not the only option.The Giallorossi continue their search for a wide attacking player to suit Gian Piero Gasperini’s 3-4-3 tactics and are running out of time to make it happen before the transfer deadline.Sky Sport Italia, Sportitalia and more confirm that the latest na
  
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