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• Joao Pedro extends Chelsea stay until 2034

  22-08-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Pedro joined Watford in 2020 from his boyhood club Fluminense [Getty Images]Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has signed a new contract running until 2034.The Brazil international, 24, joined from Brighton last summer in a deal worth an initial £55m, plus £5m in add-ons.He scored 20 goals in all competitions in his first season at the club, having played a key role in their Club World Cup success."I am very happy to sign a new contract with Chelsea," Joao Pedro said."I always dreamed o
  
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• Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli linked with Serie A move but nothing concrete

  22-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli linked with Serie A move but nothing concreteAs reported by Alfredo Pedullà, while there is reported interest in Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli from Serie A clubs, nothing concrete has materialised to even suggest a proposal is on the horizon.Roma’s name has been linked with the Brazil winger, though for them he has never really been an option. Napoli are expected to have taken a look but have not shown an inclination to test the waters at the
  
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• Arsenal make pre-contract offer to young midfielder

  22-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make pre-contract offer to young midfielderArsenal have firmed up their interest in Andria Bartishvili with a pre-contract offer to the young midfielder, but the player still has other options to consider.Photo via Bartishvili on InstagramSami Mokbel reports for the BBC that Arsenal have made a pre-contract offer to sign Andria Bartishvili, hoping to sign him towards the end of 2026 when his contract expires.Mokbel adds that Bartishvili is believed to have other options and is still to d
  
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• Report: Liverpool hold strong interest in Brazilian forward

  22-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool hold strong interest in Brazilian forwardLiverpool Transfer Latest: Endrick Interest Emerges as Reds Weigh Right Wing OptionsLiverpool’s search for a new attacking option on the right continues to develop, with Endrick now back in the frame amid ongoing work in the market. The Merseyside club have been linked with several names since Mohamed Salah’s summer departure, and the latest update suggests the Real Madrid forward is among the players being monitored.As first
  
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• Arsenal 3-0 Coventry - the fans' verdict

  22-08-2026 12:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Friday's Premier League opener between Arsenal and Coventry. Here are some of your comments:Arsenal fansRachel: The most confident football I have seen from this Arsenal team for many years. What a difference that makes. Plus the addition of a player like Christos Tzolis, so direct, so industrious, making quick and intelligent decisions and driving this team forwards. It looks so promising, can't wait for the next game.Vince: Odegaard and Havertz look like n
  
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• Report: Arsenal still keen on move to sign world-class striker

  22-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Arsenal still keen on move to sign world-class strikerArsenal Transfer News: Victor Osimhen Interest Hinges on Salary CutArsenal want a striker, that much is obvious. They want depth, they want competition, and they want someone capable of shifting the level of the forward line. Victor Osimhen remains firmly on the radar, according to Foot Mercato, but this is where the romantic part of the story ends and the hard numbers begin.The report states that Arsenal have been in contact with Gal
  
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• Football Italia writers predict the 2026-27 Serie A title, European places and relegation

  22-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Italia writers predict the 2026-27 Serie A title, European places and relegationA new Serie A campaign is about to begin and, naturally, it’s time for Football Italia writers to share their predictions on the 2026-27 title winner, the teams that will qualify for Europe and those who will get relegated.The 2026-27 Serie A season kicks off today with four games, including defending champions Inter taking on newly promoted Monza.Serie A predictions: Title winner, European places, rel
  
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• 🤯 Incredible record broken! Pro club unbeaten in 109 (!) games

  22-08-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Incredible record broken! Pro club unbeaten in 109 (!) gamesMalaysian club Johor Darul Ta'zim won the first match of the new season 3-0 against Kuching City FC last night. So far, so unspectacular. Even so, the match will go down in the history books. The reason: the club has now gone 109 matches unbeaten.An incredible 109 in a row. That is a new record, previously held by Ivory Coast’s ASEC Mimosas with 108 consecutive matches. Between 1989 and 1994, the club remained unbeaten.
  
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• Flick talks Alvarez, Rodri, Cancelo, Hamza, Balde ahead of Elche vs Barcelona

  22-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick talks Alvarez, Rodri, Cancelo, Hamza, Balde ahead of Elche vs BarcelonaHansi Flick’s Barcelona face their first official game of the new season tomorrow night, and it will be a game of significance as the defending champions return to action after a long hiatus.Given the number of absentees after the World Cup, Barcelona begin their new campaign one week after the official start of the event. Their opponents on the night, Elche, will be playing their second game after drawing against
  
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• Premier League: Hull under way against Man Utd in first match on top-flight return

  22-08-2026 12:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five Premier League games on Saturday, starting with Hull v Man UtdMcBurnie leads line for Hull, Man Utd's Rashford on bench - team newsAre Carrick's side going to challenge for title? Have your sayPlay our new Match of the Day Predictor game | How to follow the opening weekend across the BBC | What are the new rules this season? Premier League: Hull under way against Man Utd in first match on top-flight return
  
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• 🚨 Hull City-Manchester United XIs: no Diallo, Rashford on bench

  22-08-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Hull City-Manchester United XIs: no Diallo, Rashford on benchManchester United begin the 2026-27 Premier League away from home. They visit newly promoted Hull, who are full of excitement after their epic promotion last season.Today at the MKM Stadium, the best league in Europe returns to the spotlight with these confirmed line-ups:
  Hull City: Tzolakis, Coyle, Ajayi, Egan, Mendy, Giles, Crooks, Slater, Belloumi, Stroud, McBurnie.Manchester United: Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Heaven, Sha
  
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• Man Utd take on Hull City in early PL kick-off

  22-08-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man Utd take on Hull City in early PL kick-off2026-08-22T10:27:40ZTEAM NEWS IS IN...Here's a look at how Hull City and Manchester United lineup:Man Utd XI: Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Tielemans, Santos; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Dorgu; CunhaMan Utds Subs: Darlow, Dalot, Yoro, Martinez, Mainoo, Zirkzee, Lacey, Rashford, SeskoHull City XI: Tzolakis, Coyle, Ajayi, Egan, Mendy, Giles, Crooks, Slater, Belloumi, McBurnie, StroudHull City Subs: Phillips, Millar, Hjerto-Dahl, McNai
  
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• Premier League: Rashford on bench as Man Utd visit promoted Hull on opening weekend

  22-08-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five Premier League games on Saturday, starting with Hull v Man UtdMcBurnie leads line for Hull, Man Utd's Rashford on bench - team newsAre Carrick's side going to challenge for title? Have your say at top of pagePlay our new Match of the Day Predictor game | How to follow the opening weekend across the BBC | What are the new rules this season? Premier League: Rashford on bench as Man Utd visit promoted Hull on opening weekend
  
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• 🚨 Rayo still haven't got the OK from the authorities to open the stadium

  22-08-2026 12:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Rayo still haven't got the OK from the authorities to open the stadiumThe Community of Madrid has updated the situation regarding the Vallecas Stadium. Mariano de Paco, the regional Sports Minister, believes that the necessary conditions are still not in place for Rayo Vallecano to host matches at its stadium.“Rayo has submitted 1,000 pages of documentation, but as of today it is not enough to guarantee the stadium’s safety 100%,” he told the media this very morning.H
  
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• Former Real Madrid academy ace could bring significant windfall amid Premier League interest

  22-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid academy ace could bring significant windfall amid Premier League interestIt has been a gala summer for Real Madrid in terms of youth player sales, both directly from the Castilla and in terms of indirect profits from external transfers.All in all, the club have pocketed over €200 million from player sales this summer, and a massive part of that has arrived from departures of academy stars.The most recent operation finalised was the departure of Jacobo Ortega who left for
  
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• Barcelona to call up 19-year-old starlet as third goalkeeper for La Liga opener vs Elche

  22-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona to call up 19-year-old starlet as third goalkeeper for La Liga opener vs ElcheBarcelona are gearing up for the new season, with the Catalans slated to take on Elche CF in their opening match tomorrow.Heading into this game, there were question marks over who will serve as the team’s third-choice goalkeeper behind Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny.That question has now been answered, as revealed by Barça’s training preparations in the lead up to the contest.Eder Aller
  
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• BBC Sport pundit predictions - 'Pressure on Maresca from the off'

  22-08-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City were the BBC predictors' pre-season favourites in eight out of their 10 seasons under Pep Guardiola from 2016 onwards, and were champions six times during that period. But before their first campaign with Enzo Maresca in charge, only 12% (3/26) think they will reclaim the title.Shay Given - Prediction: 1stI don't think Pep leaving means we will see what happened when Sir Alex Ferguson left United. Instead, I am expecting the opposite, because of a fresh voice in the
  
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• Sky: Roma close in on Oosterwolde, but Chelsea reject Gittens bid

  22-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky: Roma close in on Oosterwolde, but Chelsea reject Gittens bidSky Sport Italia reports that Roma are close to signing versatile Fenerbahce defender Jayden Oosterwolde, while Chelsea have rejected an initial bid for Jamie Gittens.Roma are still working to complete their team for the 2026-27 season, and according to Sky Sport’s Gianluca Di Marzio, the Giallorossi are close to an agreement with Fenerbahce for 25-year-old defender Oosterwolde.Latest Roma updates on Oosterwolde and GittensTh
  
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• All Italian media say the same thing about Serie A 2026-27 title favourite

  22-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All Italian media say the same thing about Serie A 2026-27 title favouriteAll Italian media and most pundits agree that Inter are the clear favourites to win the Scudetto in 2026-27, but who are their main rivals?A new Serie A campaign is just around the corner, and defending champions Inter are seen as the big favourite to lift the trophy again in 2026-27.Bear in mind, however, that no Serie A club has retained the Scudetto in the last seven seasons, making the title race particularly open, and
  
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• Marseille make enquiry for Chelsea’s Deivid Washington

  22-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille make enquiry for Chelsea’s Deivid WashingtonOlympique de Marseille have made an enquiry about Chelsea forward Deivid Washington (21), according to a report from Foot Mercato.Since making the move to Chelsea, Washington has failed to break into the first team. A loan move away from Stamford Bridge this summer is expected. RC Strasbourg Alsace, who share the same BlueCo owners, emerged as the clear candidate for the Brazilian’s signature. There, the striker could develop
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Nottingham Forest v Leeds United

  22-08-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]What a strange season Nottingham Forest had last time, going through four managers and all with differing styles.They were 'knee-jerk Nottingham Forest' but they stayed up and got to the Europa League semi-finals.Now? Well Oliver Glasner is in charge and they have got Chris Wood back from injury, which is great news for them - his experience and goals will be crucial.Of course they are going to miss Elliot Anderson in midfield but holding on to Morgan Gibbs-White was a big deal, and Callum
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Ipswich Town v Sunderland

  22-08-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]I must point out that Ipswich boss Gary O'Neil is a former Norwich player, so where do his loyalties really lie? And has he gone to Ipswich to sabotage them?Seriously though, I wish him well and I genuinely hope for East Anglia that Ipswich can make a decent fist of it and stay up.I really like some of their signings too - Daizen Maeda is a player I know well and is a really good piece of business, coming in from Celtic.Maeda plays with such intensity. He will be the best pressing player in
  
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• Lampard makes Arsenal prediction after ‘champions’ performance

  22-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lampard makes Arsenal prediction after ‘champions’ performanceFrank Lampard has admitted Arsenal played like champions in their opening game win over Coventry City, adding that he expects the Gunners to dominate a lot of games this season.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesArsenal eased to a comfortable 3-0 victory in their opening Premier League win over Coventry City on Friday night, with their promoted opponents finding themselves on the back foot throughout the match.With the Gun
  
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• 2 Arsenal players selected for u20 Women’s World Cup

  22-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 Arsenal players selected for u20 Women’s World CupLoan duo Jessie Gale and Cecily Wellesley-Smith have been selected by Lydia Bedford, while several current and former Arsenal players miss out.Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images for DFBLydia Bedford has named her squad for the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, which takes place from 5 to 27 September, UEFA boycott-allowing.Two Arsenal players have been selected, although both are currently out on loan.Striker Jes
  
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• 🎙️ Simeone: Julián Álvarez will be in the squad

  22-08-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️ Simeone: Julián Álvarez will be in the squadDiego Simeone has confirmed Julián Álvarez’s presence in Atlético de Madrid’s squad for the upcoming match against Villarreal.
  "Yes, Julián will be included in the squad. Tomorrow we’ll try to manage the match, which is a difficult one against a great opponent. We’re still in the process of managing minutes, and our opponents don’t have that problem," admitted El
  
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• Third time is a charm: Joao Cancelo and the Barcelona transfer that has become something more

  22-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Third time is a charm: Joao Cancelo and the Barcelona transfer that has become something moreMost football transfers happen once. A photograph. A shirt held between two hands. A few words about childhood dreams. Then football moves on.Joao Cancelo has somehow signed for Barcelona three times.Perhaps that is why this one feels different.He first arrived from Manchester City in September 2023. The second came from Al Hilal in January earlier this year.Now, after two loans and two goodbyes, Cancelo
  
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• Real Madrid’s only realistic midfield option this summer is a €45m Dutch talent – report

  22-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s only realistic midfield option this summer is a €45m Dutch talent – reportReal Madrid are set to kickstart their season later this evening when they take on Espanyol, with fans excited about Jose Mourinho integrates the existing setup with the six new signings the club have made this summer.However, despite the many signings, Real Madrid are still lacking a new midfielder, having earlier missed out on Rodri, who is now at rivals Barcelona.The club are still on the
  
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• Bradley Barcola to Liverpool is now a matter of time after latest update

  22-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola to Liverpool is now a matter of time after latest updateBradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Price Drops as Talks Move CloserLiverpool’s search for greater attacking depth and elite one-v-one quality appears to be centring increasingly on Bradley Barcola, with the France international now looking like one of the most credible wide options on the market. According to Fabrice Hawkins on the After Foot podcast, there has been a notable development in Paris Saint-Germain’s s
  
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• Everton Starting XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  22-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Starting XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupEverton vs Crystal Palace Predicted XI as David Moyes Weighs Key Selection CallsEverton begin the 2026/27 Premier League season at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday, and David Moyes already has problems to solve. Some are familiar, some are self-inflicted, and one or two are simply down to injuries.The biggest issues are in midfield, at right-back, and up front. That is where the team selection gets interesting. Ever
  
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• Real Madrid superstar chasing Alfredo Di Stefano’s record as he takes a leadership role

  22-08-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar chasing Alfredo Di Stefano’s record as he takes a leadership roleThe new season is just around the corner with Real Madrid set to take on Espanyol in their season opener later this evening.It will be an important game for Vinicius Jr., who is heading into the new season with a fresh contract renewal and a leadership position, with the Brazilian serving as the club’s second captain.Aside from being a captain, Vinicius is also the most senior player in the Real Ma
  
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