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• How does prize money work in the EFL Cup?

  25-08-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Compared to other cup competitions such as the FA Cup and Champions League, the EFL Cup uses a different payment structure when it comes to prize money for teams.While most competitions have a structured round-by-round monetary prize, including in its qualifying rounds, the EFL Cup only has specific round prize money from the semi-finals onward.The EFL Cup winners get £100,000 in prize money. For comparison, this season's FA Cup winners will earn just over £2.1m in prize money.I
  
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• Official: Juventus conrfirm Di Gregorio to Bournemouth and transfer fee

  25-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Juventus conrfirm Di Gregorio to Bournemouth and transfer feeMichele Di Gregorio has officially joined Bournemouth from Juventus on a paid loan deal with an option to buy for nearly €13m plus add-ons.Italian goalkeeper Di Gregorio has officially joined Bournemouth on loan from Juventus. Both clubs confirmed the move on Tuesday morning.As usual, Juventus have also disclosed the financial details of the operation.LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Michele Di Gregorio of Juventus FC during
  
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• Julian Alvarez’s latest gesture towards Barcelona even as Arsenal lurk

  25-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez’s latest gesture towards Barcelona even as Arsenal lurkThe Julian Alvarez saga looks set to continue until September 1, the final day of the transfer window. The Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker remains determined that he only wants to play for Barça, while the Rojiblancos are now considering selling him for €150 million, although not to Barcelona.The Argentine forward remains firmly committed to Barcelona, his only preferred destination.As reported by Catal
  
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• O’Neill To Make Changes? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face LASK

  25-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  O’Neill To Make Changes? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face LASKAfter a 3-0 win at Parkhead in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff, Celtic will travel to Austria to face LASK on Tuesday night. While they have one foot in the competition’s league phase, there’s no room for complacency, given the hosts’ stunning home record and their recent conquest of the coveted Austrian Bundesliga title after 61 years.The Hoops have learned from last season’s
  
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• 'Real honour' - Dillon makes SPFL history

  25-08-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Dundee United defender Sean Dillon has made history by becoming the oldest outfield player in the SPFL era.At the grand old age of 43 years and 16 days, Dillon broke Colin Cameron's record with an appearance off the bench for League One Montrose in a 3-0 defeat by Alloa on 15 August.Dillon, who also has a coaching role at Links Park, said: "I'm genuinely delighted - it's a real honour."I used to always joke with my team-mates that the aim was to keep playing until I was 40 and then I've j
  
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• Will Julian Alvarez sign for Arsenal? Here’s what we know as transfer deadline looms

  25-08-2026 12:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal's chase of Julian Alvarez looks set to be the biggest story of the summer transfer window's final week but how close are Mikel Arteta's side to signing the Argentina forward from Atletico Madrid?As of Tuesday morning there remains a significant amount of work to be done but the Gunners are, as reported by the Independent, encouraged that an agreement can be reached. Atletico are demanding €150m (£128.4m) for the 26-year-old, who enjoyed a fine World Cup with Argentina, includi
  
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• Dalglish and Carney win PFA Merit Awards

  25-08-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dalglish and Carney follow Sir Gareth Southgate and Emma Hayes as winners of the Merit Award [Getty Images]Sir Kenny Dalglish and Karen Carney have been named the Professional Footballers' Association's Merit Award winners for 2026.The award honours individuals who have made a lasting contribution to football.The PFA Awards ceremony will be held in Manchester on Tuesday evening, where the men's and women's players' player of the year winners will be announced.Dalglish enjoyed a prolific career a
  
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• When is the Carabao Cup third round draw? Date, start time and how to watch

  25-08-2026 12:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The draw for the Carabao Cup third round takes place tonight as more teams from the Premier League, including current cup winners Manchester City, enter the competition and learn who they will face. Most top-flight clubs, such as Chelsea and Tottenham, entered the tournament in the second round with those who are competing in European competitions this season now involved as well. Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are among those to enter at this stage. Their participation also means that
  
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• Morgan Rogers sends ominous warning to Chelsea’s rivals after debut goal

  25-08-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Rogers insists there is more to come after scoring on his Chelsea Premier League debut in Monday’s 3-2 win against Fulham.The £117 million signing from Aston Villa scored the Blues’ second goal at Craven Cottage to restore the lead before half-time, as he starred in an eye-catching attack with Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro.It gave new manager Xabi Alonso a winning start in his first match in charge, hinting at the team's trajectory under his guidance.Rogers played 82 minute
  
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• Real Madrid defender set to return after international break

  25-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender set to return after international breakJose Mourinho deployed Dean Huijsen and Ibrahima Konate as his centre-backs in his first official game back at the club, and the manager has only three points to count on in the department as matters stand.While the Spaniard is expected to be an assured starter, Konate and Rudiger will fight it out for the second starting spot in defence as reported earlier today.As conveyed by the same report, however, matters will change once the &lsq
  
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• Have PSG lined up a replacement for Ibrahim Mbaye?

  25-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Have PSG lined up a replacement for Ibrahim Mbaye?Whilst Ibrahim Mbaye’s (18) future seems to lie away from the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain may actively be working towards signing a replacement, as per a report from L’Équipe.As Luís Campos alluded to during an interview with Ligue 1 Plus on Sunday night, PSG’s transfer window is not yet over, both in terms of incomings and outgoings. Bradley Barcola is the subject of intense interest from Liverpool. Mbay
  
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• £128m Arsenal target now more open to summer move

  25-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £128m Arsenal target now more open to summer moveJulian Alvarez’s stance on a move to Arsenal may be softening, with the Gunners confident they can agree a deal with Atletico Madrid.Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesSami Mokbel reports for the BBC that Julian Alvarez remains Arsenal’s dream summer transfer target, though they know it’s a long shot, given the player’s ongoing desire to join Barcelona. The only reason a deal is still possible is because Atletico Mad
  
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• Scott-Morriss red card overturned after Oldham appeal

  25-08-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott-Morriss was sent off during Oldham's 2-1 defeat at Colchester [Getty Images]Oldham Athletic defender Gus Scott-Morriss will be available for their next three matches after the Football Association overturned his red card against Colchester United.Scott-Morriss was sent off for serious foul play in first-half stoppage time during Saturday's 2-1 League Two away defeat. Oldham were leading 1-0 at the time of his dismissal following a challenge on Ellis Iandolo.Latics boss Micky Mellon initial
  
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• Wolves’ Sasa Kalajdzic attracts OGC Nice interest

  25-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wolves’ Sasa Kalajdzic attracts OGC Nice interestOGC Nice are interested in Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Sasa Kalajdzic (29), according to a report from Sky Austria.Nice confirmed the signing of Elye Wahi on Monday night. However, another recruit is still targeted in this sector of the pitch. Whilst the returning Wahi looks set to be the starter for Olivier Pantaloni’s side, there is a glaring lack of depth in this sector. Kevin Carlos left earlier in the window, whilst on Monday,
  
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• Goodnight Vienna or famous European away result?

  25-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The Conference League play-off second leg away to Rapid Vienna on Wednesday night feels like the very definition of a 50-50 tie.Rapid could easily have been a couple of goals ahead last Thursday but for some smart saves from Beau Reus.Even so, they looked very gettable during the first 30 minutes of the second half, and had Josh McPake not been forced off through injury, we might have gone on to win.I'm not trying to downplay Rapid's quality, but from an attacking perspective, things do see
  
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• Florenzi: Euro 2020 winner picks two Italian prospects to watch in 2026-27 Serie A

  25-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florenzi: Euro 2020 winner picks two Italian prospects to watch in 2026-27 Serie AAlessandro Florenzi says Como’s Mattia Liberali and Inter’s Leonardo Bovio will be among the most interesting young Italian players to watch in Serie A this season, and he is confident Roberto Mancini will ‘get results’ with the Azzurri.Euro 2020 Italy winner Florenzi gave an interview to Repubblica, talking about the future of the national team and the best prospects in Serie A.Among those,
  
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• FEATURE | Niclas Füllkrug returns to Werder Bremen: A hero comes home

  25-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Niclas Füllkrug returns to Werder Bremen: A hero comes homeNiclas Füllkrug is back where his career began. The 33-year-old returned to Werder Bremen on loan from West Ham United for the 2026/27 season, bringing an experienced striker back to the Weserstadion at a time when Daniel Thioune’s squad needs both goals and leadership.For Füllkrug, Bremen has always represented more than another stop in his career. He joined Werder’s academy as a teenager and eventua
  
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• 'As soon as I spoke to the head coach, I knew I had to come'

  25-08-2026 11:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Winger Savinho says "it's taken a while" but he is "very happy" to have signed for Tottenham.The 22-year-old's move to north London has been more than 12 months in the making, with Spurs failing in a bid to sign him last summer."It's a wonderful opportunity at a brilliant club with one of the best managers in the world," said Savinho."As soon as I spoke to the head coach, I knew I had to come. He told me he wants to help me reach the highest level, and I believe we can do that toge
  
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• Tottenham complete £85m signing of Man City winger Savinho

  25-08-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Savinho has completed his £85m move from Tottenham to Manchester City as Spurs have taken their spending this summer past £300m. The Brazilian becomes City’s record sale – replacing Julian Alvarez, who moved to Atletico Madrid for £82m two years ago – and one of the three most expensive players in Tottenham’s history, along with his new teammates Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. Spurs will pay an initial £75m, with a further £5m of add-ons
  
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• 🎥 Mourinho: For me the squad is settled, but the market is open

  25-08-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Mourinho: For me the squad is settled, but the market is openJosé Mourinho gave an extensive press conference ahead of the match against Real Sociedad in which he spoke about everything. The transfer market, the roles of his stars, the mistreatment of Vinicius... even the Negreira Case came up.Regarding possible absences for tomorrow, the Portuguese coach admitted that Tchouameni has not suffered a relapse of his injury, but he does have discomfort he has not been able to recove
  
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• 'I want to push for titles' with Hibs - Devaney

  25-08-2026 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jacob Devaney is targeting silverware with Hibernian this season after signing on loan from Manchester United.The 19-year-old midfielder had a stint on loan at St Mirren last season and Hibs hold an option to make the deal permanent.Having impressed during pre-season with the Red Devils, Devaney wants to kick on in Scotland."I'm really excited to be here," he told HibsTV. "I've been in training the past two days and I've really enjoyed it - the feel of the club and the training ground."The size
  
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• Report: Coventry City set to sign Premier League defender in £6m deal

  25-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Coventry City set to sign Premier League defender in £6m dealCoventry City move for Ethan Pinnock adds experience to Frank Lampard’s rebuildCoventry City have agreed a deal to sign Ethan Pinnock from Brentford, and on the face of it this is straightforward enough. The newly-promoted club are paying £5m up front, with £1m in add-ons, for a defender who brings know-how, physical presence and plenty of Premier League mileage. As reported by The Athletic, “Coven
  
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• “I can help” – Liverpool star sends message to Andoni Iraola after Newcastle United draw

  25-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I can help” – Liverpool star sends message to Andoni Iraola after Newcastle United drawLewis Koumas Ready to Impact Liverpool After Premier League DebutLiverpool drew 2-2 at Newcastle, but one of the more relevant takeaways was Lewis Koumas making his Premier League debut. For a club that has talked often about pathways from the academy, this was a useful reminder that the route still exists, even when the first team is under pressure and the squad remains in flux.The 20-year-
  
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• 'Lampard won't allow a half-hearted display against League One opponents'

  25-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]There's a valid argument to further that The Sky Blues don't need any sort of cup run to distract them from the primary business of staying in the Premier League, after enduring a 25-year wait to get there.Equally, nearly 1,800 fans are making the eight-hour-plus round trip on a Tuesday night to Home Park to support them, and they're owed a "proper" performance, whatever personnel Frank Lampard chooses to field.Lampard's standards are such that he won't allow a half-hearted, s
  
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• OGC Nice’s Melvin Bard attracts Premier League interest

  25-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OGC Nice’s Melvin Bard attracts Premier League interestOGC Nice are looking to offload players before the closure of the transfer window. Mohamed-Ali Cho is nearing an exit, after Nice reached an agreement with Hull City for the French forward’s sale, whilst Salis Abdul Samed and Hicham Boudaoui are also being pushed towards the exit door.However, given their financial situation, there are many more players who could leave between now and the end of the window, should there be concre
  
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• Sunderland's 'sloppy passes' gifted Ipswich victory

  25-08-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After an emphatic return to the Premier League last season, Sunderland were brought back down to earth on the opening day of the season with a 2-1 defeat at newly promoted Ipswich Town.It was a performance which was dampened by two goals which were "avoidable" for Regis le Bris' side, according to ex-Black Cats forward Martin Smith, who told BBC Radio Newcastle it was Sunderland's "sloppy" passes that ultimately gifted the hosts victory."For passes into midfield, you have got to be so sure when
  
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• What was the 'catalyst' in Cherries' downfall?

  25-08-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Bournemouth defender Joe Partington told BBC Radio Solent's Jordan Clark on the latest episode of Cherries: Unpicked that defensive set-pieces were the "catalyst" in Bournemouth's capitulation at Manchester City.Marc Guehi's 84th-minute equaliser - a free header in the area - sparked a City comeback as Enzo Maresca's side turned the opening game of Bournemouth's season on its head."Guehi was allowed a free header and I would lay the blame on the players if that was the only
  
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• 'Phenomenal' Wissa 'was everywhere' against Liverpool

  25-08-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yoane Wissa's debut season at Newcastle was one to forget.However, just under a year on since his £55m arrival at St James' Park, the DR Congo international is showing glimpses of the form that he displayed at Brentford.On BBC Radio Newcastle, former Magpies defender John Anderson said Wissa was "phenomenal" in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Liverpool."He's a player who came in for a lot of criticism last season. He was thrown in at the deep end."Last season, he went away on international duty
  
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• Chelsea open preliminary talks for Atalanta defender Ahanor

  25-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea open preliminary talks for Atalanta defender AhanorLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Chelsea have opened preliminary talks with Atalanta and the entourage of Italy international Honest Ahanor.Chelsea are interested in Atalanta defender Ahanor, and according to Gazzetta, the Blues have opened preliminary talks with both the Serie A club and the player’s agents.Chelsea open Ahanor talksBERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 05: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus is challenged by Honest Ahan
  
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• The sporting and cultural changes Jose Mourinho wants to bring to Real Madrid – report

  25-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The sporting and cultural changes Jose Mourinho wants to bring to Real Madrid – reportJose Mourinho was selected as Real Madrid’s latest manager after the administration were forced to change two managers in a single season to deal with the internal turmoil.His appointment, in that sense, is not only to improve the team’s sporting results and bring titles but also to improve the culture inside the dressing room.After all, Florentino Perez saw Mourinho as an experienced, respect
  
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