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• How Mikel Arteta reacted to Vinicius Junior transfer question

  02-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Mikel Arteta reacted to Vinicius Junior transfer questionMikel Arteta smiled in response to a question about Vinicius Junior on Saturday, before insisting that Arsenal have big ambitions for the remainder of the transfer window.Christos Tzolis signs for Arsenal, pictured with Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta. Photo credit: Arsenal.comFollowing Arsenal’s 4-1 pre-season win over Girona on Saturday, Mikel Arteta was asked about the club’s transfer plans for the remainder of the summer
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Jota, champion forever 🏆, a first in France 🎥

  08-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Jota, champion forever 🏆, a first in France 🎥Diogo Jota, a champion forever 🏆More than a year after Diogo Jota’s sudden passing, tributes keep pouring in.This time, Liverpool unveiled its team bus, with the player’s face displayed on the back.A first in French football 🎥The opening matchday of Ligue 3 was played this Friday, August 7.On this occasion, Football Video Support was used for the first time.As a reminde
  
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• Liverpool at front of queue for record-breaking African star

  08-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool at front of queue for record-breaking African starLiverpool want to sign a record-breaking star and they're at the front of the queue to do so.Liverpool’s attack needs an injection of energy from the wing after a season in which they struggled badly to stretch teams. The Reds didn’t have the pace dynamism to attack from wide areas, nor were they good enough on the counter-attack, and it has them shopping for new talent this summer.Yan Diomande was the priority, of course, b
  
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• Barcelona forward set to visit Paris this week ahead of a potential move to PSG

  08-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward set to visit Paris this week ahead of a potential move to PSGThis week is going to be a crucial one for Ferran Torres, as far as his future is concerned.The striker has been closely linked with a move to PSG this week, with his current Barcelona contract coming to an end next summer.Ferran’s stock has risen since his heroics at the FIFA World Cup and it appears PSG are now ready to snap him up.As per recent reports, Ferran has already agreed to a move to Parc des Princes.
  
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• Goals galore - the wildest scores in EFL Cup history

  08-08-2026 08:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The EFL Cup has provided some of the highest-scoring games in English football history [Getty Images]The Carabao Cup is back.Some clubs use the early rounds to give experience to young players, shake off the last of their pre‑season rust and perhaps sneak an early season upset, but that can also result in some staggering scorelines.From 12‑goal thrillers to 10-0 humiliations and penalty shootouts that threaten to last almost as long as the match itself, the EFL Cup has had it all ove
  
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• Is Valencia v Newcastle on TV? Kick-off time as Matthias Jaissle takes charge in pre-season friendly

  08-08-2026 08:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matthias Jaissle takes charge of Newcastle for the first time as they face Valencia in a pre-season friendly.The former Red Bull Salzburg and Al-Ahli coach was appointed after Eddie Howe parted ways with the club midway through the summer, bringing an end to a popular if occasionally turbulent spell on Tyneside.Now the German will have the first chance to test out his philosophy as the Magpies visit the Estadio de Mestalla, with Newcastle arriving off the back of a decidedly mixed run of pre-sea
  
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• Is Manchester United vs PSG on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch pre-season friendly

  08-08-2026 08:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United continue their pre-season tour of Scandinavia with a visit to Gothenburg, where they’ll face reigning Champions League holders PSG.Michael Carrick’s side opened their tour with defeat to Wrexham but have responded with two wins on the bounce, including a promising 2-1 comeback victory over Atletico Madrid in Stockholm last time out, which saw Bryan Mbeumo bag a brace.PSG represent another step up in quality, although several of their star-studded squad will still be
  
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• Is Chelsea v Milan on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch pre-season friendly

  08-08-2026 08:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea continue their pre-season preparations under new boss Xabi Alonso as they face AC Milan in a friendly in Jakarta, Indonesia.The Blues have had a rather underwhelming start to life under the Spaniard, albeit with the caveat that thes are all friendlies, with their defence exposed in a frantic 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers before they suffered back-to-back defeats against 10-man Tottenham and Juventus last time out.AC Milan, who are now managed by former Manchester United head coac
  
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• Barcelona ready to improve offer for Manchester City star after major rejection

  08-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona ready to improve offer for Manchester City star after major rejectionBarcelona have been in negotiations to try to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri from Manchester City this summer transfer window.The Catalan club have pipped arch-rivals Real Madrid as Rodri’s preferred destination, and the 30-year-old has already agreed personal terms with Barça.Barça made an opening bid for the World Cup winner yesterday worth around €45 million in fixed fees, which City turned
  
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• FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces fresh scrutiny over alleged UEFA affair and six-figure pay-off

  08-08-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces fresh scrutiny over alleged UEFA affair and six-figure pay-offGianni Infantino’s time at UEFA is under scrutiny after new allegations that the football body paid a six-figure settlement to a former employee who was involved in a relationship with the now FIFA president.According to an investigation by The Telegraph, the woman was allegedly promoted while the relationship was ongoing before leaving UEFA with a substantial payment.The report claims UEFA
  
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• Atletico Madrid step up pursuit of free-agent Dusan Vlahovic after Juventus exit

  08-08-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid step up pursuit of free-agent Dusan Vlahovic after Juventus exitAtletico Madrid have opened talks over a move for former Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to Sport.Los Colchoneros are exploring the possibility of bringing the Serbia international to Spain on a free transfer.Vlahovic became one of the most sought-after free agents in Europe after leaving Juventus following the expiration of his contract in Turin in June.The 26-year-old has attracted interest from several
  
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• Already too many bad moves! German talent takes huge transfer risk

  08-08-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Already too many bad moves! German talent takes huge transfer riskWolfsburg put at least five million euros on the table for Muhammed Damar. That makes him the second-most expensive signing of the relegated club and, naturally, he is expected to be a key player. At first glance, that doesn’t sound like much, but for both sides it could be the biggest risk they have taken this summer — or even in their careers.The reason: throughout his career so far, the 22-year-old talent has often
  
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• Man City agree deal to sign Marseille keeper Rulli

  08-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Geronimo Rulli was the hero for Villarreal in their penalty shootout victory over Manchester United in the 2021 Europa League final [Getty Images]Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille for £1.7m.The 34-year-old returns to Etihad Stadium - where he spent the 2016-17 season without making a first-team appearance - and has signed a two-year deal.Rulli famously scored a penalty in Villarreal's 2021 Europa League final victory over Manchest
  
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• Liverpool agree surprise deal to sign Barcelona captain on loan – Romano

  08-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool agree surprise deal to sign Barcelona captain on loan – RomanoLiverpool have pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the summer transfer window after reaching an agreement with Barcelona to sign Ronald Araujo on loan.It has come as quite a surprise, with the deal happening without much noise surrounding it, but the Uruguayan is set to play at Anfield this upcoming season.According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal is now in its final stages, with all major terms agreed and document
  
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• Jose Mourinho ‘not angry’ after missing out on top midfield target, has full confidence on current squad

  08-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho ‘not angry’ after missing out on top midfield target, has full confidence on current squadReal Madrid are now out of the race for Rodri, and it seems set that the club will not make any new midfield signings this summer beyond Bernardo Silva.There were rumours that Jose Mourinho was pushing for a new defensive midfield signing, and Los Blancos saw the Manchester City star as the ideal candidate.Rodri, however, preferred to join Barcelona and is very
  
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• Inside Newcastle 2.0 - how the project is changing

  08-08-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An era was ending at Newcastle United, but few would have suspected it at the time.As the team flew home last month, following a 4-1 defeat by Bristol City, Eddie Howe spent the journey watching a chunk of the game back.Even then, in the final hours of his reign, the head coach who ended Newcastle's long wait for silverware was trying to find answers, to look at what had gone wrong in a seemingly meaningless pre-season friendly at Ashton Gate.It emerged in public the following morning that a dra
  
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• Life as a Wag in the transfer window

  08-08-2026 07:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Owen was on the phone to the manager and his agent while I was in labour. They waited for me to give birth and then he went out on loan pretty much as soon as I was out of hospital."Owen Dale's loan deal wasn't to a local club, but to Portsmouth - a city more than 200 miles away. His partner, Jessica Beaumont, had never even been there.And the pair had only just got the keys to a house they had bought. They would end up staying in it for just one night."Since living together, we've moved five t
  
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• Is Argentina v South Africa on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Springboks

  08-08-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina host South Africa in a one-off Test in Buenos Aires as the pair continue a busy period of international action.The Springboks are gearing up for four clashes with New Zealand in the new “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” series, but first take on a Pumas team bidding to bounce back from a tough July.Argentina were beaten by both Scotland and England on home soil, with fly half Tomas Albornoz’s misdeeds at the end of that latter defeat leaving him banned for this game.It
  
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• 🔒Atlético Nacional set record fee to tie down Rengifo

  08-08-2026 03:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔒Atlético Nacional set record fee to tie down RengifoRengifo’s future, the latest jewel to emerge from Atlético Nacional’s academy, has become the center of debate after the club’s board took a firm stance on offers from abroad.An economic barrier against EuropeWith the aim of preventing an early move to international football, the Verdolaga leadership has set a record fee for the transfer of the young prospect. This high valuation seeks to secure a signif
  
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• UEFA reportedly paid off woman who had affair with FIFA president Gianni Infantino

  08-08-2026 03:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino continues to rise, a new alleged scandal has emerged. The Telegraph reported Friday that UEFA reportedly paid off a woman who was having an affair with Infantino while he was secretary general of the association.Per The Telegraph, the woman received a six-figure amount after the alleged relationship came to an end. The woman, who worked at UEFA as an administrator, was reportedly promoted to a managerial role by Infantino during their relationship.I
  
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• UEFA reportedly paid off woman who allegedly had affair with FIFA president Gianni Infantino

  08-08-2026 03:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino continues to rise, a new alleged scandal has emerged. The Telegraph reported Friday that UEFA reportedly paid off a woman who was allegedly having an affair with Infantino while he was secretary general of the association.Per The Telegraph, the woman received a six-figure amount after the alleged relationship came to an end. The woman, who worked at UEFA as an administrator, was reportedly promoted to a managerial role by Infantino during their rela
  
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• Denver Summit-Utah Royals match pushed back by 6 hours due to extreme heat, as NWSL weather policy receives scrutiny

  08-08-2026 02:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A matchup between the Denver Summit and the Utah Royals has been significantly postponed due to extreme heat and other environmental factors, the NWSL announced Friday. The match, which was set to kick off at 2 p.m. MT on Saturday in Denver, has been rescheduled to 8 p.m. MT.The NWSL said that the decision to push back the match was made after consulting with climate experts, doctors from both teams and the NWSL Players’ Association.“The healthy and safety of our players, staff, offi
  
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• Denver Summit-Utah Royals match pushed back 6 hours due to extreme heat as NWSL weather policy receives scrutiny

  08-08-2026 02:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A matchup between the Denver Summit and Utah Royals has been significantly postponed due to extreme heat and other environmental factors, the NWSL announced Friday. The match, which was set to kick off at 2 p.m. MT on Saturday in Denver, has been rescheduled to 8 p.m.The NWSL said the decision to push back the match was made after consulting with climate experts, doctors from both teams and the NWSL Players' Association."The healthy and safety of our players, staff, officials and fans remains ou
  
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• We reached the final shattered: Tagliafico breaks silence after defeat

  08-08-2026 02:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We reached the final shattered: Tagliafico breaks silence after defeatDefender Nicolás Tagliafico shared previously unknown details about how demanding Argentina’s national team journey was during the World Cup. During a stream on his Twitch channel, the left-back acknowledged the enormous physical and emotional burden the squad carried into the decisive match against Spain.A grueling road to gloryTagliafico explained that the difficulty of each of the previous knockout rounds requi
  
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• 👕 Nothing but bangers! Check out the week's shirt launches

  08-08-2026 01:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👕 Nothing but bangers! Check out the week's shirt launchesFriday (7) is here and, as has already become tradition, it’s time for OneFootball to bring you the big roundup of the week’s kit releases.Both in Brazil and abroad, clubs and sportswear manufacturers went all out with plenty of beauty and boldness.After all, most of the kits released are “alternate” ones, or the kind teams usually wear away from home.So, without further ado, check out the standout releases
  
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• 👕 All bangers! Check out the week's kit launch round-up

  08-08-2026 01:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👕 All bangers! Check out the week's kit launch round-upFriday (7) is here and, as has already become tradition, it’s the day OneFootball brings you the big roundup of the week’s kit releases.Both in Brazil and abroad, clubs and sportswear suppliers went all out with beauty and plenty of boldness.After all, most of the kits unveiled are “alternate” or the ones teams usually wear away from home.So, without further ado, check out the standout releases below!Oh! And l
  
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• Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged 'lover'

  08-08-2026 01:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino was at Uefa for 16 years before joining Fifa in 2016 [Getty Images]Gianni Infantino's alleged lover was given a severance payment over the affair by Uefa while he was its general secretary, according to a Daily Telegraph investigation.A spokesman for the now Fifa president was reported to have told the paper Infantino "strongly denies these categorically untrue allegations".Uefa, for whom Infantino was general secretary from 2009 to 2016, issued a statement confirming "a departu
  
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• Liverpool close to signing Barcelona's Araujo on loan

  08-08-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronald Araujo has made 27 appearances for Uruguay [Getty Images]Liverpool are close to signing Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona.The deal includes an option to buy Araujo, who is expected to link up with the Liverpool squad this weekend.The 27-year-old centre-back has helped Barca win La Liga in three of the past four seasons, and ended last season as club captain.Araujo is under contract until 2031 but only made 11 league starts last season, with Gerard Martin
  
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• Leeds fight back to beat Wakefield in top-two thriller

  08-08-2026 00:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Super LeagueWakefield (16) 22Tries: Vagana, Hamlin-Uele, Myers, Sinfield Goals: Sinfield 3Leeds (6) 24Tries: Croft, McDonnell, Smith, Hankinson Goals: Connor 4Leeds Rhinos edged a thrilling top-of-the-table clash against Wakefield Trinity with late drama to go four points clear in Super League.A sell-out crowd at DIY Kitchens Stadium were royally entertained as the top two served up a match worthy of a Grand Final, but it was the Rhinos fans who were celebrating at the death.Despite trai
  
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• Hull KR go fourth with huge win at troubled Tigers

  08-08-2026 00:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Super LeagueCastleford (0) 0Hull KR (10) 44Tries: Davies 2, May 2, Litten,Burgess, Hiku, Martin Goals: Martin 5, HampshireHull KR ran in six second-half tries to rise to fourth in Super League and condemn Castleford Tigers to defeat in their first match without head coach Ryan Carr at OneBore Stadium.Jez Litten's skilful flourish and Tom Davies' impressive finish put the reigning champions 10-0 ahead at the break, having run 235 metres more than their opponents by that point.Tyrone May s
  
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