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• I'm hungrier than ever - Stoke keeper Johansson

  24-07-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stoke City goalkeeper Viktor Johansson says he is hungrier than ever to get back playing for the Championship club.The 27-year-old was part of the Sweden squad at the World Cup but did not make an appearance as Graham Potter's side reached the last 32, where they were beaten by France.Johansson missed four months of last season after dislocating his shoulder against Sheffield United in December, only returning for the final game of the campaign at Bristol City, before agreeing a new four-year de
  
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• Sunderland agree £25.6m fee for defender Methalie

  15-08-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dayann Methalie has been capped four times at under-21 level by France [Getty Images]Sunderland have agreed a £25.6m fee to sign left-back Dayann Methalie from Toulouse.The 20-year-old French defender is expected to undergo a medical after a verbal agreement was reached for an initial £23.9m, with a further £1.7m in potential add-ons.Methalie made 28 appearances for Toulouse in Ligue 1 last season, scoring twice in his final three games, as they finished ninth.The deal follows
  
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• Inter sign England full-back Spence from Tottenham

  15-08-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Djed Spence was one of England's stand-out performers at the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]Inter Milan have completed the signing of England full-back Djed Spence from Tottenham.Spence has signed a five-year deal with the Serie A champions, who are reportedly paying a fee of around 30m euros (£25.6m) for the 26-year-old.He is the second England player to join Inter this summer with John Stones moving to the San Siro after his Manchester City contract expired.Spence had all but confirmed the
  
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• 🚨 Official: EA reveals the best teams in FC 27

  15-08-2026 19:17 via tech.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: EA reveals the best teams in FC 27Electronic Arts has officially unveiled the top men’s teams in FC 27.Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Atlético de Madrid are the highest-rated teams in this edition, with five stars.As a reminder, EA SPORTS’ new football simulation will be released on September 25.In your opinion, which team is overrated or underrated in FC 27?This article was translated
  
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• Crusaders come from behind to beat Ballymena

  15-08-2026 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipCrusaders 2 - 1 Ballymena United FTCrusaders claimed their first points of the Irish Premiership season as they came from behind to beat Ballymena United 2-1 at Seaview.Ballymena took the lead from the first meaningful attack of the game on 10 minutes after the hosts failed to clear the ball inside their penalty area.Defender Kurtis Forsythe made a good initial block but Ballymena reacted quickest to the loose ball, with Igor Rutkowski steering a shot into the bottom corner of t
  
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• Thiago scores twice as Brentford hit seven past Frankfurt

  15-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club FriendliesBrentford 7 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt FTThiago has scored in both of Brentford's pre-season friendlies[Getty Images]Igor Thiago scored twice and set up another as Brentford thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt at the Gtech Community Stadium in their final pre-season friendly.The Brazil forward tapped home from Kevin Schade's square ball just before the break then scored the Bees' sixth, finishing coolly from a tight angle after a charging run.Schade had opened the scoring after just two min
  
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• Mourinho happy with Real Madrid progress ahead of La Liga opener next week

  15-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho happy with Real Madrid progress ahead of La Liga opener next weekAccording to journalist Alvaro Esteban, Jose Mourinho has expressed strong satisfaction with Real Madrid’s development during their final phase of pre-season training, with exactly one week left until their opening fixture of the new La Liga campaign against Espanyol. The Portuguese manager believes his squad has made significant progress over the summer and expects even greater improvements before the official compe
  
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• Liverpool given major boost in transfer chase for wonderkid

  15-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given major boost in transfer chase for wonderkidLiverpool have been linked with a whole host of players this summer. Everyone knew that changes would be made at Anfield before the 2026-27 properly kicked off.And, while three new players have already been brought in, at least another three or four are needed if the Reds want to start competing for titles again.Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate have all exited Anfield for nothing and, while some have been replaced, Salah
  
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• Arsenal 10% clause could activate with Newcastle sale

  15-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 10% clause could activate with Newcastle saleNewcastle’s valuation of Joe Willock matters to Arsenal too, thanks to a sell-on clause agreed when the midfielder left north London.Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty ImagesArsenal could receive another financial boost this summer if Joe Willock completes a move away from Newcastle United, with the Gunners entitled to a percentage of any transfer fee agreed for their former academy graduate.Newcastle remain in discussions with Turkish side Be
  
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• Resilient Truro come away from Chelmsford with draw

  15-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Truro City are unbeaten, and have yet to concede a goal, so far this season [Shutterstock]Truro City boss John Askey has praised his side's defensive strength in their 0-0 draw at Chelmsford City in National League South.The hosts went close in the first period through a Lyle Taylor free kick while Tyler Harvey had to head a corner off the Truro line. Both sides had half chances to score after the break, but Askey was pleased to be taking a point away from Essex after last week's 2-0 win over Ma
  
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• 🧨 Milan stun United 4-2! Ramos: goal+2 assists! Chukwu top, Terracciano👎

  15-08-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧨 Milan stun United 4-2! Ramos: goal+2 assists! Chukwu top, Terracciano👎Milan win and impress (apart from the opening 10 minutes) against Manchester United in Wroclaw: 4-2 come-from-behind win with 2 assists and 1 goal from Chukwueze, 1 goal and 2 assists from Goncalo Ramos, plus the goals from Cissé and Loftus-Cheek.
  For the Red Devils, Maguire (after just 2 minutes) and Dorgu at the start of the second half found the net. A very poor display from Terracciano, who gave aw
  
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• 🧨 Milan 4-2 United: Ramos, goal + 2 assists! Chukwu top, Terracciano 👎

  15-08-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧨 Milan 4-2 United: Ramos, goal + 2 assists! Chukwu top, Terracciano 👎Milan win and impress (apart from the first 10 minutes) against Manchester United in Wroclaw: 4-2 comeback win with 2 assists and 1 goal from Chukwueze, 1 goal and 1 assist from Goncalo Ramos, along with the goals from Cissé and Loftus-Cheek.
  For the Red Devils, Maguire (just after 2') and Dorgu early in the second half found the net. A very poor display from Terracciano, who gave away a goal and a penal
  
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• 🕺 Got the moves? Player unveiled to Michael Jackson soundtrack 🎥

  15-08-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🕺 Got the moves? Player unveiled to Michael Jackson soundtrack 🎥Sporting got creative on Saturday (15) to unveil their new signing for the season.The Portuguese club used a Michael Jackson song to make the arrival of Australian player Nestory Irankunda official.The 20-year-old was at Watford and played in this year’s World Cup, scoring one goal in the tournament.Sporting confirmed the arrival of the forward with a video inspired by the hit song 'Bad'.Irankunda himself showe
  
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• Sky Sports: Liverpool told to pay £145m to sign top transfer target

  15-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Liverpool told to pay £145m to sign top transfer targetLiverpool Hold Firm as PSG Demand £145m for Bradley BarcolaLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola appears to have reached the stage at which admiration has to be separated from valuation.The France international remains firmly on Liverpool’s radar, according to Sky Sports, but Paris Saint Germain’s current asking price of £145 million represents a considerable obstacle. Liverpool have communica
  
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• Report: Arsenal Star Rejects ‘Record’ Move To Turkey

  15-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal Star Rejects ‘Record’ Move To TurkeyGabriel Martinelli Rejects Galatasaray Move as Arsenal Face Fresh Transfer QuestionsGabriel Martinelli has made his position clear, and that matters more than the size of the bid. According to talkSPORT, the Arsenal winger has no intention of leaving north London for Galatasaray, despite the Turkish club putting forward a £38.4m verbal offer that would have gone down as a club-record sale.That is the headline, but the more int
  
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• Official: Spence signs for Inter in €35m including bonus deal with Tottenham

  15-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Spence signs for Inter in €35m including bonus deal with TottenhamDjed Spence is officially a new Inter defender after completing the transfer from Tottenham for €35m including add-ons, signing a contract to June 2031.He becomes the second England international to join the Nerazzurri this summer, after his fellow 2026 World Cup star John Stones arrived as a free agent from Manchester City.Inter adventure begins for SpenceATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 15: Djed Spence #25 of En
  
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• Friendly: Inter vs. Real Betis official line-ups

  15-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly: Inter vs. Real Betis official line-upsInter start Hakan Calhanoglu, Andy Diouf and Francesco Pio Esposito in their final pre-season test with Real Betis, while John Stones is on the bench hoping for his debut.It kicks off at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari at 18.30 UK time (19.30 CEST).MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 17: Ze Pedro of Cagliari is challenged by Francesco Pio Esposito during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Cagliari Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 17, 20
  
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• 'Upsetting' for Dundee as Murray leaves field on stretcher

  15-08-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Dundee captain Simon Murray left the field on a stretcher after picking up a knee injury in their 3-0 Premier Sports Cup defeat by Aberdeen at Pittodrie.Murray, 34, clutched his left knee in pain after landing awkwardly near the penalty area in the first half, with the score 0-0.Finlay Robertson replaced Murray in the 32nd minute and Dundee lost three goals after the break.Manager Steven Pressley told BBC Scotland post-match: "It's a little bit upsetting for us all."He's such a great boy. H
  
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• Coleraine and Larne play out stalemate at Ballycastle Road

  15-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipColeraine 0 - 0 Larne FTTitle contenders Coleraine and Larne fought out a goalless draw in front of a huge crowd at the Ballycastle Road Showgrounds.The Bannsiders began brightly but Matthew Shevlin and Joel Cooper both passed up good openings in the first 45 minutes.Larne fought their way into the game after the break and may have left with all three points but for Coleraine keeper Lewis Webb.He produced a fine first half stop to deny Matty Lusty and somehow got his fingertips
  
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• Penrice joins Rangers from AEK Athens on loan

  15-08-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Penrice made 32 AEK appearances last season [Getty Images]Left-back James Penrice says joining Rangers on loan from Greek champions AEK Athens - with the Ibrox club having an option to buy - is "a bit surreal". The 27-year-old Scot previously played in his homeland with Livingston and Hearts after earlier spells with Partick Thistle and East Fife.Penrice moved to the Greek top flight from Hearts last summer and played 32 times for the side who beat reigning champions Olympiacos to secure t
  
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• Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint

  15-08-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez's Chelsea future has been uncertain since March [Getty Images]Enzo Fernandez was booed by sections of the Chelsea support as Morgan Rogers scored on his first appearance for Chelsea in a 3-1 win against Real Socieded.Joao Pedro also continued his fine pre-season form with a double as manager Xabi Alonso offered a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.But the action was overshadowed by the reaction to Fernandez's second-half appearance, less than 24 hours after Chel
  
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• Musiala sparks scare as he collapses on the pitch in Bayern friendly

  15-08-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Musiala sparks scare as he collapses on the pitch in Bayern friendlyJamal Musiala gave Bayern Munich fans a scare during a friendly match held this Saturday (15) at the Allianz Arena.The German midfielder collapsed on the pitch in the closing stages of the match against Leipzig and had to receive immediate medical attention.As he fell to the ground in the 38th minute of the second half, Ismael Saibari ran over to help his teammate and “cushion” the impact.The incident created tense m
  
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• Musiala scare as he collapses on pitch during Bayern friendly

  15-08-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Musiala scare as he collapses on pitch during Bayern friendlyJamal Musiala gave Bayern Munich fans a scare during a friendly played this Saturday (15) at the Allianz Arena.The German midfielder collapsed on the pitch in the closing stages of the match against Leipzig and needed immediate medical attention.As he fell to the turf, Ismael Saibari ran over to help his teammate and “cushion” the impact.The incident created tense moments in the stadium, but Musiala was able to leave the fi
  
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• Suzuki abandoned by PSG, furious at agent demands, fresh Juventus chance

  15-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Suzuki abandoned by PSG, furious at agent demands, fresh Juventus chanceIn another surprising twist after Juventus talks fell apart, now it’s claimed Paris Saint-Germain have decided not to buy Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki either.The plan had been for PSG to purchase the Japan international at €35m including add-ons, and then loan him out to the Bianconeri for this season.PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 05: Matteo Darmian of FC Internazionale scores his team’s first goal past Zion Su
  
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• Nkunku €35m asking price set for Roma, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig

  15-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nkunku €35m asking price set for Roma, Borussia Dortmund and RB LeipzigMilan have reportedly set a €35m price-tag on Christopher Nkunku, with interest primarily from Roma, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund.The Rossoneri effectively confirmed that he is not part of their vision for this season, as he was one of several players not just cut from the squad for today’s friendly with Manchester United, but even excluded from training with their teammates.Nkunku was frozen out along wit
  
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• Martinez hope for Juventus as Aston Villa pounce on Suzuki after PSG split

  15-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martinez hope for Juventus as Aston Villa pounce on Suzuki after PSG splitAston Villa are now in talks for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki at €35m including add-ons, after PSG pulled out in protest at additional commission, so Juventus regain Emiliano Martinez hope.The situation on the goalkeeper front has suddenly been turned completely on its head with one huge development this afternoon.Suzuki switch frees up Martinez for JuveROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Zion Suzuki of Parma Calcio 1913
  
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• Friendly: Borussia Dortmund vs. Roma official line-ups

  15-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly: Borussia Dortmund vs. Roma official line-upsRoma start Paulo Dybala, Donyell Malen and Matias Soulé in their final pre-season friendly trip to Borussia Dortmund, who play Italy Under-21 international Samuele Inacio.It kicks off at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund at 16.30 UK time (17.30 CEST).NEWPORT, WALES – AUGUST 04: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on before the pre-season friendly match between Newport County and AS Roma at Rodney Parade on August 0
  
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• Coppa Italia Live: Follow First Round fixtures and results

  15-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coppa Italia Live: Follow First Round fixtures and resultsCheck the line-ups and live scores as they happen in the Coppa Italia First Round, with Torino-Carrarese, Udinese-Padova, Venezia-Modena and Catanzaro-Sudtirol.The Italian football season really began yesterday with another four ties in this tournament, where Parma, Cagliari, Monza and Fiorentina swept through.The action continues today with more top flight clubs involved.Coppa Italia logoYou can click on the links below to check the offi
  
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• Carrick maintain perfect start to the season

  15-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipLimavady United 1 - 2 Carrick Rangers FTCarrick Rangers maintained their perfect start to the season but they were made to work all the way for the points by Limavady United.Anticipation was high around The Showgrounds before kick-off as they welcomed top-flight football back to the Rathmore Road venue for the first time in 18 years.The Roesiders started brightly with on-loan youngster Alfie Gaston proving to be a real threat all game.Two goals late in the first half did the dam
  
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• Newcastle change shirts during first half of friendly

  15-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United changed shirts in the first half of their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.The hosts walked out in their black and white home kit, which has a blue trim, but decided to ditch it during the first hydration break at St James' Park on Saturday.There was an apparent colour clash with Bayer Leverkusen's away kit, which is mint with a blue pattern, so Newcastle players put on their lilac third strip instead.The German side went on to win the game 2-1.Newcastle progressing
  
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