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• Jamal Musiala issues instagram statement addressing recent collapses

  19-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamal Musiala issues instagram statement addressing recent collapsesBayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has issued a detailed statement explaining the neurological condition behind two concerning on-field episodes during the German record champions’ recent pre-season friendlies.The 23-year-old experienced a second episode during Tuesday’s 4-2 friendly victory over Heidenheim. Musiala had only been on the pitch for six minutes when he suddenly went down in the 67th minute and appeared br
  
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• 🎥 CF Montréal keeper produces almighty howler

  20-08-2026 02:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 CF Montréal keeper produces almighty howler These days we see more and more goalkeeper howlers as teams look to play out of the back with regular occurrence. Keepers are asked to much more than stop shots, but sometimes we get a reminder of why they didn't grow up to be outfield players. Tonight against Columbus, Montréal keeper Thomas Gillier became the latest victim as he absolutely whiffed when the ball was played back to him by his teammate. A disa
  
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• Atlético draw with Bragantino and go through in Copa Sul-Americana 🎥

  20-08-2026 02:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético draw with Bragantino and go through in Copa Sul-Americana 🎥Atlético have reached the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana.The team advanced in dramatic fashion this Wednesday (19), with a 2-2 draw at Arena MRV.In the first leg, in Bragança Paulista, Galo had won 1-0.In Wednesday’s match, Bragantino opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time through Eric Ramires.Atlético leveled the score right at the start of the second half with Maycon.In
  
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• Palmeiras win away at Cerro Porteño and go through in the Libertadores 🎥

  20-08-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras win away at Cerro Porteño and go through in the Libertadores 🎥Palmeiras are in the Libertadores quarterfinals.The spot was secured this Wednesday (19) with a 1-0 win at La Nueva Olla stadium in Paraguay.Gustavo Gómez scored the only goal of the match in the closing stages of the first half.He rose above the Cerro defense from an Arias corner and headed the ball into the net.In the first leg, at Nubank Parque, the teams had drawn 1-1.See the match highlights below:
  
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• Palmeiras dispatch Cerro Porteño to go through in the Libertadores

  20-08-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras dispatch Cerro Porteño to go through in the Libertadores Palmeiras are in the Libertadores quarterfinals.The spot was secured this Wednesday with a 1-0 win at La Nueva Olla stadium in Paraguay.Gustavo Gómez scored the only goal of the match in the closing stages of the first half.He rose above the Cerro defense from an Arias corner and headed the ball into the net.
  The matchPalmeiras did not start well and saw Cerro Porteño create more attempts throughout the first
  
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• Celtic find value in 'special' Duran - but does ambition reach further still?

  20-08-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Camilo Duran's second goal of a breathless night in Glasgow told you much about the direction of travel in this Champions League play-off - at 3-0, Celtic, barring the collapse to end all collapses, are heading back to the big league.It also told you plenty about what they hope to do when they get there, the type of stuff they want to play, the ambition, the class, the ruthlessness. Taking your pick of Celtic's three terrific goals is not an easy feat, but that third one is worth some examinatio
  
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• Liverpool contract talks with winger denied by the Athletic

  20-08-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool contract talks with winger denied by the AthleticThe Athletic are playing down the idea that Ibrahim Mbaye has already agreed personal talks with Liverpool.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG want to sell Ibrahim Mbaye, and Liverpool are interested in buying him, but things aren’t as advanced as some are making out, according to the Athletic.There had been talk thi
  
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• USMNT striker Damion Downs 'attracting MLS interest' 🇺🇸

  20-08-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USMNT striker Damion Downs 'attracting MLS interest' 🇺🇸 USMNT and Southampton striker Damion Downs is attracting interest from a handful of MLS teams, according to Southampton insider Alfie House. The 22-year-old spent half of the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Bundesliga side Hamburg, failing to score in 12 matches. Yet Downs is seen as one to watch in American circles, and has generated interest from MLS clubs as a result. The forward was called up by USMNT bos
  
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• 📋 Flamengo and Cruzeiro named for Libertadores quarter-final decider

  20-08-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Flamengo and Cruzeiro named for Libertadores quarter-final deciderFlamengo and Cruzeiro have announced their lineups for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16.This Wednesday’s match (19) takes place at the Maracanã, one week after the teams drew the first leg at Mineirão.If the match ends in another draw, the team advancing to the quarterfinals will be decided on penalties.
  See below for the starting lineups:FlamengoLeonardo Jardim has left Bruno Henri
  
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• Manchester United Are Genuine Contenders For This Talented Full-Back: Good Option For Carrick?

  20-08-2026 00:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Genuine Contenders For This Talented Full-Back: Good Option For Carrick?In a recent report, Het Laatste Nieuws mentioned that Manchester United are genuine contenders for Club Brugge full-back Joaquin Seys. It has been claimed that the Red Devils have shown concrete interest in recruiting the Belgian youngster this summer.Seys’ Rapid Rise In Belgian FootballThe 19-year-old enjoyed a decent run of form at the Belgian club in the previous campaign as he managed to put i
  
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• Celtic Set To Rival Italian And Spanish Teams For This Versatile Midfield Star: Why They Should Step Up Interest

  20-08-2026 00:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Set To Rival Italian And Spanish Teams For This Versatile Midfield Star: Why They Should Step Up InterestIf a recent transfer update from the Italian journalist Lorenzo Lepore is believed to be true, Celtic are plotting a summer move for Cheick Souare. But they are not alone in the race for the Viktoria Plzeň midfield ace, as the Serie A duo Genoa and Monza and Spanish outfit Getafe are also in the mix, with the latter’s €2.5m bid rejected amid the €3.5-4m asking fee
  
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• Done Deal: Jones permission to fly for Inter medical, €35m including bonus from Liverpool

  20-08-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Jones permission to fly for Inter medical, €35m including bonus from LiverpoolItalian sources confirm Liverpool have given Curtis Jones permission to travel for his Inter medical after agreeing a fee worth €30m plus €5m add-ons and a sell-on clause.Sky Sport Italia were first with the news, followed by Fabrizio Romano and others, after the clubs had reached a verbal agreement this afternoon.The total sum is believed to be circa €35m including performance-related bo
  
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• Celtic hero hailed for ‘world-class performance’ in Champions League win

  20-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin O’Neill hailed Camilo Duran’s “world-class performance” after the summer signing scored two stunning goals in Celtic’s 3-0 win over LASK in the first leg of their Champions League play-off. The 24-year-old Colombian forward slammed a volley into the top corner to double Celtic’s lead on the night then added what could be a vital third by firing another unstoppable shot following a wonderful team move. Duran, who scored five Champions League goals for Qa
  
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• Duran scores twice as Celtic beat LASK to take big step towards Champions League

  19-08-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Champions LeagueCeltic 3 - 0 LASK FTCeltic took a huge step towards the Champions League as two stunning Camilo Duran strikes helped carve out a commanding first-leg play-off lead against LASK.The Colombian struck fabulous efforts either side of half-time after a wonderful finish from Bejamin Nygren set the Scottish champions on their way.LASK did threaten throughout and had the ball in the Celtic net twice in the first-half, but both goals were ruled out for offside.The sides meet again in
  
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• 'Celtic made LASK look normal' - pundits on rampant first-leg victory

  19-08-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pat Bonner: "In the next leg they still have a lot of work to do, and they have to do it well, but Celtic have shown with the way they played tonight that they should be in the Champions League."And I think when they get there, they will get better."Kasper Schmeichel on TNT Sports: "The players, the club, the fans needed a night like this."After the first five minutes, Celtic were dominant. This is one of those special nights and they've put themselves in an incredible position."Scott Brown: "It
  
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• 🚨 EA FC 27: the best La Liga players revealed

  19-08-2026 23:50 via tech.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 EA FC 27: the best La Liga players revealedEA SPORTS continues to reveal the individual FC 27 ratings little by little. On Wednesday evening, the top 27 highest-rated Liga players were officially unveiled.Unsurprisingly, Kylian Mbappé, who was already known to be the highest-rated player in this edition, has the best rating in the Spanish league.Three France national team players are in Liga’s top 27: Aurélien Tchouaméni, Ibrahima Konaté, and Kylian Mb
  
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• Manchester City Are Still Showing Interest In This Chelsea Full-Back: Should Maresca Move In For Him?

  19-08-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Still Showing Interest In This Chelsea Full-Back: Should Maresca Move In For Him?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Manchester City are still showing interest in Chelsea full-back Malo Gusto. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club have launched a fresh enquiry to sign the French defender this off-season.Gusto’s Impressive Form In English FootballGusto enjoyed a decent run of form at the West London club in the previous campaign when he put
  
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• Man City join Man Utd in Kone race - Thursday's gossip

  19-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City look set to rival neighbours Manchester United for Manu Kone, Aston Villa interested in Tosin Adarabioyo and Tottenham in talks over Man City duo.Manchester City have identified Roma's Manu Kone as a potential signing, with the France midfielder, 25, having already been linked with rivals Manchester United this summer. (Mail)Aston Villa are interested in signing Chelsea's English defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 28, as a potential replacement for Ezri Konsa following Arsenal's deal for
  
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• West Ham United Flop Edges Closer To Real Sociedad Loan: Right Move For The Hammers?

  19-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United Flop Edges Closer To Real Sociedad Loan: Right Move For The Hammers?West Ham United midfielder Edson Álvarez is on the verge of joining Real Sociedad on a season-long loan deal, according to transfer journalist Ekrem Konur, reporting on X. The 28-year-old Mexican international has agreed to a personal wage cut to push the move through, a gesture that signals genuine intent rather than a last resort.Several clubs made approaches for the holding midfielder, but Álvare
  
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• Liverpool Consider €65M Offer For Real Madrid Star

  19-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Consider €65M Offer For Real Madrid StarLiverpool Eye Endrick as Real Madrid Forward Faces Defining SummerLiverpool’s search for attacking reinforcements has taken them, according to Mundo Deportivo, to one of Europe’s most intriguing young forwards. Endrick, back at Real Madrid after an encouraging loan at Lyon, has become the latest name linked with Anfield as the club assesses life after Mohamed Salah.The outline of the story is easy enough to grasp. Real Madrid hav
  
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• Rashford wants to play football 'without name mentioned every day'

  19-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcus Rashford made his Manchester United debut in 2016 [Getty Images]Marcus Rashford said he would like to play football without his "name being mentioned every day" after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation about the Manchester United forward on a podcast.Rashford replied to a clip of the Stick to Football podcast in which Jamie Carragher expressed his frustration when former United defender Neville asked for thoughts on Rashford."Can we do a podcast without mentioning Rashford?" Carra
  
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• Everton Eye Burnley’s £20m Star To Fix Goalscoring Crisis: Right Profile For Moyes?

  19-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Eye Burnley’s £20m Star To Fix Goalscoring Crisis: Right Profile For Moyes?Everton have initiated talks with Burnley over a potential transfer for Dutch forward Zian Flemming, according to journalist James Hockery. The discussions are described as early-stage, though Flemming himself is said to be open to making the move to Merseyside. Burnley, however, aren’t rolling over.The Championship club are holding out for a substantial fee before they consider selling a player
  
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• A double departure of attackers from Manchester City looks to be on the cards

  19-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A double departure of attackers from Manchester City looks to be on the cardsAll summer it has seemed that at some point Savinho will move from Manchester City to Tottenham. It has become a protracted transfer saga but it does seem like that is where it will end up. Perhaps, moving to Tottenham will cure the illness that Savinho has suffered from which caused him to be unavailable for the FA Community Shield clash with Arsenal last Sunday. Now, it has been reported that Tottenham are eyeing a de
  
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• Premier League season storylines: Arsenal's new role, Chelsea's big chance, Aston Villa's 'Big Seven' claim

  19-08-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League returns with plenty of unfamiliarity with a new dean of managers, an unfamiliar defending champion, and new faces in and out of the European tournament picture.Arsenal have their first Premier League title in over two decades and Mikel Arteta is now the longest-tenured manager in the division after old mentor Pep Guardiola called time on a legendary career at Manchester City.MORE — Premier League season predictionsThat puts new bosses at City, Chelsea, and Liverpool plus
  
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• Rashford thanks Carragher after Neville comment

  19-08-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcus Rashford made his Manchester United debut in 2016 [Getty Images]Marcus Rashford said he would like to play football without his "name being mentioned every day" after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation about the Manchester United forward on a podcast.Rashford replied to a clip of the Stick to Football podcast in which Jamie Carragher expressed his frustration when former United defender Neville asked for thoughts on Rashford."Can we do a podcast without mentioning Rashford?" Carra
  
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• Champions League play-off: Celtic beat LASK to take three-goal lead to Austria - reaction

  19-08-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Listen to Sportsound from Celtic ParkNygren slashes Celtic into lead & Duran flashes in stunning volleyDuran exchanges passes with Nygren and slides in thirdUsor & Adeniran both have first-half efforts ruled out for LASKAustria's LASK welcome Scottish champions to Linz next Tuesday with winners qualifying for Champions League Champions League play-off: Celtic beat LASK to take three-goal lead to Austria - reaction
  
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• 📋 Galo get key men back and an attacking surprise v Bragantino; line-ups

  19-08-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Galo get key men back and an attacking surprise v Bragantino; line-upsAtlético-MG and Red Bull Bragantino have announced their lineups for the match that will decide who advances to the quarterfinals of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana.Galo won 1-0 in Bragança and can play for a draw at Arena MRV to secure qualification. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. (Brasília time).Boosted by the away win and the 3-0 victory over Grêmio in the Brasileirão, Galo will take the field wi
  
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• Aasgaard To Start? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Jablonec

  19-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aasgaard To Start? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face JablonecAfter a dreadful run of results, Rangers bounced back in the League Cup with an emphatic 5-1 win against the defending champions St Mirren. This should boost their confidence ahead of hosting the Czech outfit Jablonec on Thursday night in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round.The Gers have been demoted to this tournament after a defeat to Jagiellonia Białystok in the Europa League qualifiers. D
  
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• Man City eye Manu Kone as potential alternative to Enzo Fernandez

  19-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City eye Manu Kone as potential alternative to Enzo FernandezManchester City have identified Roma midfielder Manu Kone as a potential alternative to Enzo Fernandez, according to the Daily Mail.New boss Enzo Maresca is looking to restructure his midfield ahead of the new Premier League season.City remain interested in Fernandez, but Chelsea’s £120 million valuation has proved a major stumbling block.Their soft deadline for a deal has passed without a formal bid, with City unwillin
  
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• 📋 Palmeiras named to chase a place at Cerro away from home

  19-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Palmeiras named to chase a place at Cerro away from homePalmeiras have named their lineup for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 against Cerro Porteño.Wednesday’s match (19) will be played at the Nueva Olla stadium in Paraguay. In the first leg, the teams drew 1-1 at Nubank Parque.If there is another draw, the team advancing to the quarter-finals will be decided on penalties.
  See below for the starting lineups:PalmeirasAbel Ferreira will be without Andreas
  
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