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• Jakirovic on transfers, Premier League status and facing Man Utd

  20-08-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Manchester United at MKM Stadium (kick-off 12:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Jakirovic was asked if defenders Bernard Mendy or Lucas Herrington could come straight into the team due to Charlie Hughes being out injured but would not divulge his team news.On how many more players he would like before the transfer window closes: "I'm expecting three or four more play
  
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• Exeter need to be 'determined not desperate' - Taylor

  20-08-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exeter City boss Matt Taylor says his team need to be "determined, not desperate" after narrow defeats in their opening two matches.The Grecians conceded late goals in their 2-0 Carabao Cup first round defeat at local rivals Plymouth Argyle.Taylor's relegated side then lost their opening match back down in League Two 1-0 at promotion hopefuls Grimsby Town."I need to ease off the team in terms of the pressure and expectation, because we've got to be determined but not desperate," Taylor told BBC
  
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• Yan Diomande talks Mourinho, Drogba advice, Real Madrid pressure: ‘I am ready to die for Jose’

  20-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yan Diomande talks Mourinho, Drogba advice, Real Madrid pressure: ‘I am ready to die for Jose’Real Madrid paid big money to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig this summer, bringing in the Ivory Coast winger for Jose Mourinho’s project.Diomande is coming off an incredible season in the Bundesliga, with the 19-year-old impressing one and all with his skill and trickery.All this prompted Los Blancos to pay close to €140 million to bring him to the Santiago Bernabeu.The teenage
  
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• Chelsea happy with Fernandez, says Alonso

  20-08-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica for £107m in 2023 [Getty Images]Enzo Fernandez has shown a "really good attitude" since his return to Chelsea, says head coach Xabi Alonso, as speculation over the midfielder's future continues.Chelsea agreed with Fernandez's agent Javier Pastore in late May that the Argentina midfielder could leave for £120m, but set a deadline of 14 August for any bids.With last Friday's deadline passing without a formal offer, the Blues have told Fernande
  
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• Cancelo makes 'dream' Barca move after Al-Hilal exit

  20-08-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Cancelo made 23 appearances on loan with Barcelona last season [Getty Images]Portugal full-back Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona on a permanent deal after his contract with Al-Hilal was mutually terminated.Cancelo left Manchester City to join the Saudi Pro League side on a three-year deal in 2024 but he ended last season on loan with Barca, helping them secure the La Liga title.After agreeing his departure from Al-Hilal, the 32-year-old became a free agent this summer and he has now retu
  
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• Why Freiburg are fitting opponents on Motherwell milestone

  20-08-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Freiburg are fitting European opponents - and an inspiration - for Motherwell as the Fir Park club reach 10 years of fan ownership.Well Society director Derek Watson regards the Conference League play-off with the German side as the "pinnacle" of Motherwell's fan-owned journey so far."It's such a special occasion," Watson told BBC Radio Scotland."When you talk about fan ownership, the German model and probably Argentina are the two you look at as the best examples of that."Freiburg are a 100% fa
  
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• Crystal Palace 2026/27 Premier League preview: Eagles set for a tough campaign under Sage

  20-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace 2026/27 Premier League preview: Eagles set for a tough campaign under SageCrystal Palace will enter the 2026/27 Premier League season with an air of uncertainty hanging over them after the most successful period in their history.Winning the FA Cup and Europa Conference League gave Palace fans memories they can cherish for a lifetime, but they may be brought back down to earth this term.Pierre Sage has been tasked with building on the foundations laid by predecessor Oliver Glasner,
  
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• Brazil's famed Estádio do Maracanã to host 2027 Women's World Cup final

  20-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jill Ellis, chief football officer of FIFA, poses for a photo with the Women's World Cup trophy during the 2027 draw on Aug. 20, 2026, in Zurich. (Photo by Arnd Wiegmann - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Arnd Wiegmann - FIFA via Getty ImagesFIFA announced Thursday that next summer's Women's World Cup final will take place at Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro on July 25, 2027.Eight Brazilian cities will play host during the tournament, which will see 32 teams competing over 64 total
  
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• Milan enter Torino’s Cacciamani race as Roma push to beat Cairo’s asking price

  20-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan enter Torino’s Cacciamani race as Roma push to beat Cairo’s asking priceMilan have joined Roma in the race for Torino winger Alessio Cacciamani, with the 19-year-old’s future in Turin now looking increasingly uncertain.According to Toro.it, via CalcioMercato, Roma sporting director Tony D’Amico and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini have tracked Cacciamani for some time, and had a €12m offer plus 10% of any future resale rejected by club president Urbano Cairo, wh
  
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• Lautaro Martinez would love to join Barcelona but Inter Milan exit almost impossible

  20-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro Martinez would love to join Barcelona but Inter Milan exit almost impossibleBarcelona have turned their focus on signing Lautaro Martinez after Atletico Madrid refused to negotiate Julian Alvarez’s departure. According to Sport, Lautaro would be thrilled by the possibility of joining the Catalan club, where he could compete for major trophies and individual honours.  But a transfer is reportedly almost impossible, with Inter refusing to even consider offers for their
  
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• Alonso on Fernandez, Colwill's class and a 'process' of improvement

  20-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Fulham at Craven Cottage (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On Enzo Fernandez, Alonso said: "He's training really well and I see him with a good attitude and that's what we want. He's trying his best to prepare for the kick off of the Premier League."Danny Welbeck has reduced training for a couple of days because of "a little thing" but could be available against
  
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• Out of favour Robert Andrich no longer the captain of Bayer Leverkusen

  20-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Out of favour Robert Andrich no longer the captain of Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen’s 31-year-old midfielder Robert Andrich is no longer the club’s captain, according to Sky Germany. Andrich has been told that he is not in the plans of new head coach Carles Martínez, and he will now be looking for a new club after spending five years at the BayArena.Edmond Tapsoba is set to take over from Andrich as the new captain of Die Werkself, according to the report. At the same time,
  
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• Ibrahima Konate sets clear objective after Real Madrid presentation: ‘I want to be part of the club’s history’

  20-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ibrahima Konate sets clear objective after Real Madrid presentation: ‘I want to be part of the club’s history’The third official presentation of the summer arrivals at Real Madrid took place today. After manager Jose Mourinho on Tuesday and Bernardo Silva yesterday, it was Ibrahima Konate’s turn. The Real Madrid Sports City hosted the official welcome ceremony for the French defender as a new Real Madrid player continuing the new trend of a low-key ceremony, moving from t
  
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• How to follow the Premier League opening weekend on the BBC

  20-08-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League is back - and you can keep across the action all season long on the BBC.Arsenal will begin their title defence with the opening game of the season against newly-promoted Coventry City on Friday.The rest of the week one matches will be spread across Saturday and Sunday, followed by Fulham hosting Chelsea in the sole Monday night fixture.Throughout the 2026-27 season, you can watch highlights from every game on Match of the Day, get live updates in our text commentaries on the B
  
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• Napoli set Hojlund a 20-goal target as Allegri eyes new level from Dane

  20-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli set Hojlund a 20-goal target as Allegri eyes new level from DaneNapoli made Rasmus Hojlund’s move from Manchester United permanent for €44m this summer, and Massimiliano Allegri wants a return of at least 20 league goals from the Danish striker this season.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Hojlund’s arrival came together quickly last August after Romelu Lukaku’s injury prompted Aurelio De Laurentiis to move for a striker Allegri himself had tracked closely at Milan
  
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• Rangers hold talks over Cerny return - gossip

  20-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers have held talks with Besiktas over a move for Vaclav Cerny - who spent the 2024-25 season at Ibrox - but may struggle to afford the Czech Republic winger. (Record)St Mirren have agreed to sign Liverpool's Scottish right-back Calvin Ramsay, 23 on a season-long loan. (Sun)Celtic are considering a move for Southampton's Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, 24. (Scotsman - subscription required)Sporting director Robert Graf says Hajduk Split need to sell players amid Celtic's interes
  
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• Mastantuono reflects on Real Madrid spell after loan move: ‘It wasn’t easy, but these experiences help’

  20-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mastantuono reflects on Real Madrid spell after loan move: ‘It wasn’t easy, but these experiences help’Franco Mastantuono has opened up about his decision to leave Real Madrid and join Fiorentina on loan for the 2026/27 season, insisting that his move to Serie A is about development rather than proving a point.The Argentine midfielder, who has joined Fiorentina on a one-year loan from Real Madrid, was presented to the media after becoming one of the Italian club’s standou
  
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• 'Don't panic Pompey - but don't sweep start under carpet'

  20-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Don't over-react and panic but don't sweep under the carpet what has happened. Not a direct quote from John Mousinho but the sentiment from his words this week. Both are accurate.On paper, his defensive unit to start the season looked strong. In both games so far, Pompey have thrown away a promising start by conceding three quick goals. Against QPR it felt like an implosion, albeit there was a hint of fortune about the second and third goals.It's not entirely the fault of the back
  
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• 🔝 An incredible rise: Platense sets a world record

  20-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝 An incredible rise: Platense sets a world recordClub Atlético Platense has become the first team in the world to need less time to go from the third division to being crowned Primera champions, make its international debut, and place among the eight best teams on the continent.A meteoric rise in eight yearsOnly eight years and three months passed between its departure from the B Metropolitana and its recent qualification for the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. During that span,
  
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• Premier League table for 2026-27 season

  20-08-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League table for the 2026-27 season will be intriguing viewing throughout the nine-month season, as there have been so many changes this summer. MORE — Premier League scheduleWith new managers and players galore, things are wide-open and the Premier League table should be unpredictable for most of the 2026-27 campaign. Below is the latest Premier League table. Premier League table for 2026-27 season, latest standings1. Arsenal
  2. Aston Villa
  3. Bournemouth
  4. Brentford
  5. Brigh
  
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• OPINION | 3 DFB Pokal upsets to watch out for this weekend

  20-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OPINION | 3 DFB Pokal upsets to watch out for this weekendThe DFB Pokal returns this weekend with teams ranging from the Bundesliga all the way down to Germany’s fifth tier. Many talk about the magic of the cup, but which games should you watch out for when it comes to an early cup upset? FC Hansa Rostock vs VfB StuttgartGiven that Stuttgart have reached the final in the past two editions of the DFB Pokal, losing in the first round would indeed be a shock, particularly against a side
  
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• Lewis Steele: Liverpool midfielder set to stay after transfer U-turn

  20-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Steele: Liverpool midfielder set to stay after transfer U-turnJames McConnell Stays as Liverpool Halt Preston Loan and Back Andoni Iraola PlanLiverpool have made a clear call on James McConnell, and it matters more than it might first appear. A loan to Preston North End was lined up, a deal was in place, regular football had effectively been mapped out, and then the club stopped it. That is not administrative drift. It is a football decision.According to Lewis Steele for the Daily Mail, Li
  
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• Report: Arsenal star set to turn down move to European giants

  20-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal star set to turn down move to European giantsGabriel Jesus Transfer Latest: Arsenal Forward Rejects Napoli As Exit Picture Remains UnclearGabriel Jesus faces an uncertain end to the summer window, with Mirror reporting that the Arsenal forward is not currently minded to join Napoli despite interest from the Serie A side. For a player entering the final year of his contract, that development adds another layer to an already delicate situation.Arsenal are understood to be open to o
  
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• Newcastle to build new training ground after striking landmark £190 million deal

  20-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle have secured a deal to acquire land for a new £190million training facility, with the club aiming to complete the relocation prior to the 2029-30 season.The club intends to buy the 260-acre Woolsington Hall estate, which features parkland alongside a derelict listed country house near the city's airport, to construct a high-calibre training complex subject to planning permission.An official planning application is due to be submitted early next year, with the men’s first te
  
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• Farke on challenge of second top-flight season, Elvedi and 'excellent' business

  20-08-2026 15:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground (15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Farke emphasised Leeds' "really good pre-season" but added: "Right now, the real stuff starts and we're looking forward to it."He confirmed Willy Gnonto and Gabriel Gudmundsson will miss the game with respective hamstring issues, but he hopes to have Gnonto "back in team training soon".Asked
  
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• 'Villa's summer has only created uncertainty'

  20-08-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Can Unai Emery continue to work wonders at Aston Villa?The Spaniard has taken Villa to new heights in his three and a half years in charge, culminating in May's Europa League triumph.But with Villa stripped of some of their stars and increasing doubts over the future of others, it would be another monumental achievement from Emery to maintain Villa's top-four status.Ezri Konsa, Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez could all potentially follow Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans and Lucas
  
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• Le Bris on opener to 'exciting' season, Xhaka and transfer business

  20-08-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against newly promoted Ipswich at Portman Road (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On the upcoming campaign, which will feature European football in the Europa League: "I am excited. We are going into one of the most exiting seasons in 52 years. It will be challenging but a big boost for the club and the lads last season earned it."On team news: "All of our player a
  
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• Real Madrid defender’s agent working hard to secure transfer with a comparable contract

  20-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender’s agent working hard to secure transfer with a comparable contractJose Mourinho has enjoyed strong support from the board in the ongoing summer transfer window, and Los Blancos were driven and quick with all their transfers over the past month.Having already secured most of the signings they had marked in red for the summer, there is not much more for Real Madrid to push for beyond a central midfielder and a central defender.Even that, however, currently looks complica
  
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• Aston Villa eye Milan defender Tomori as Konsa’s Arsenal exit nears

  20-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa eye Milan defender Tomori as Konsa’s Arsenal exit nearsAston Villa have identified Fikayo Tomori as a potential defensive reinforcement, with Ezri Konsa’s move to Arsenal edging closer to completion.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Tomori is open to a move to Villa Park and would prefer it to other possible destinations, with talks already under way between the two parties.He’s one of several Milan players, including Youssouf Fofana, told they’re free to lea
  
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• Sage on Henderson injury, transfer targets and Wharton's future

  20-08-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League opener against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Sage said he was "very happy to begin" as the club can connect with fans again but stressed the Eagles need to "bring the best version" of themselves to "compete" against Everton.A "late decision" will be made on captain Dean Henderson's fitness. The goalkeeper "suffered a little twist
  
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