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• Journalist: Liverpool closing in on move for defender

  27-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool closing in on move for defenderLiverpool move enters final stagesThe deal appears to have reached its final phase after Jikiemi recently announced his departure from Celtic. Liverpool academy expert Lewis Bower provided the clearest indication yet that the move is approaching completion.Bower wrote on X: “Following up on Dara Jikiemi, his transfer to Liverpool is expected to be fully finalised soon. The centre-back recently announced his departure from Celtic.”T
  
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• Man Utd agree terms to sign Swedish winger Jusu Bah

  28-08-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monica Jusu Bah has 11 caps for Sweden[Getty Images]Manchester United have agreed terms to sign Sweden winger Monica Jusu Bah from BK Hacken.The 23-year-old is expected to complete her move before next Thursday's Women's Super League transfer window deadline.Jusu Bah signed an extension with Swedish club BK Hacken in September 2025 and is under contract until 2028 so United will pay a fee which is currently unknown.She has played in Sweden for her entire career, breaking through at Umea before m
  
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• Carrick on Baleba, Amad's injury and JJ Gabriel

  28-08-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Ipswich at Old Trafford (kick-off 16:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Carrick confirmed that Diallo is still unavailable for selection. Mason Mount is back training with the group.He spoke highly of new signing Carlos Baleba: "We're delighted with Carlos. [He has] massive potential. I think it's a really exciting signing for us. I think the quality that he has,
  
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• No Rangers crisis despite 'embarrassing' exit, says Shankland

  28-08-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Captain Lawrence Shankland insists the Rangers players must take responsibility for the "sickening" and "embarrassing" European exit - but denied the club are in crisis.Rangers are out of Europe before the league phase after defeat in the Europa League qualifiers to Jagiellonia Bialystok was followed by a shootout loss to Jablonec in the Conference League play-offs.Since leaving Hearts to take charge at Ibrox in June, Derek McInnes has won just two of his first seven games in all competitions an
  
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• Nigeria names interim football leadership amid governance concerns

  28-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nigeria have missed the past two editions of the men's World Cup while the West Africans will also be absent from the 2027 Women's World Cup [Getty Images]An interim board has been appointed to lead the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after the organisation's president, general secretary and executive committee all resigned to leave a power vacuum at the top of the sport in the country.Outgoing president Ibrahim Gusau - whose tenure was set to expire in 33 days - confirmed he was stepping down
  
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• Barcelona youth team star nears Serie A move as Venezia take pole position

  28-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youth team star nears Serie A move as Venezia take pole positionToni Fernandez’s time at Barcelona could be approaching its conclusion, with Venezia emerging as the club best placed to take the highly rated La Masia attacker to Serie A.According to SPORT, the Italian side is advancing in their efforts to sign the 18-year-old, with discussions now focused on a deal that would allow Barcelona to receive a transfer fee while retaining a percentage of any future sale.Toni has known f
  
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• Atletico Madrid set today as deadline for Julian Alvarez decision after four-day training absence

  28-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid set today as deadline for Julian Alvarez decision after four-day training absenceThe Julian Alvarez transfer saga is now taking an ugly turn as it has come to light that the situation is taking a toll on the player’s mental health.The Argentine star has been clear about his desire to join Barcelona for a long time now, but Atletico Madrid have struggled to swallow their pride and permit the move to a direct rival.Instead, they worsened ties with Barcelona and made clear tha
  
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• How to watch the Houston Astros vs NY Mets: Live stream info, schedule, preview

  28-08-2026 15:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Head to NBC and Peacock for an exciting MLB tripleheader this Sunday. First, at 12:00 PM ET, the Miami Marlins face the Washington Nationals in the MLB Sunday Leadoff game. Then, at 3:00 PM, the Houston Astros take on the New York Mets at Citi Field. Later, at 7:00 PM, Sunday Night Baseball heads to Wrigley Field as the Cincinnati Reds go head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs.See below for additional information on how to watch each game.Play-by-play voice Matt Vasgersian, 2005 World Series champio
  
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• Esther González, Saudi Arabia and the questions around an unexpected transfer saga

  28-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Esther González finished a four-year stint at the NWSL’s Gotham FC as the leading scorer in club history.Photograph: Chris Gardner/NWSL/Getty ImagesA recent World Cup winner joins a historically downtrodden club, immediately leads them to their first championship, praises the level of play in the league, speaks fondly of living in the club’s market, extends her contract with the club, leads the club to another championship, is named a league MVP finalist, and breaks the club&r
  
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• Bundesliga clubs learn their opponents in Friday’s UEFA Europa League and Conference League draw

  28-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga clubs learn their opponents in Friday’s UEFA Europa League and Conference League drawThe UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League draw took place on Friday in Monaco as Hoffenheim, Bayer Leverkusen, and Freiburg found out who their opponents will be. Europa League participants Hoffenheim, who finished fifth in the Bundesliga last season, will face Olympique Lyon, Ferencvaros, Sturm Graz, and Besiktas at home. They will play against Olympiacos, Anderlecht, Crystal Palace, an
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur receive major injury boost as forward returns to training

  28-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur receive major injury boost as forward returns to trainingTottenham Boost as Mohammed Kudus Returns to Training Before Newcastle ClashTottenham have finally been given some decent news on the injury front. Mohammed Kudus returned to first-team training this morning, and that matters, because Spurs need more from the final third and they need it quickly.The Ghana international has been out since January after suffering a thigh injury against Sunderland. His rehabilitation had alr
  
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• Liverpool legend reveals Isak advice and makes Anfield return promise

  28-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend reveals Isak advice and makes Anfield return promiseFirmino offers Isak valuable Liverpool adviceRoberto Firmino has urged Alexander Isak to remain patient and positive as Liverpool’s record signing attempts to establish himself at Anfield.Isak arrived from Newcastle United for £125 million, but injuries and inconsistent form restricted the Sweden international to four goals in his first 23 appearances. Such numbers inevitably attract scrutiny, particularly when atta
  
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• INTERVIEW | Elye Wahi on his OGC Nice return: ‘It was love at first sight.’

  28-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INTERVIEW | Elye Wahi on his OGC Nice return: ‘It was love at first sight.’There has been great fanfare around Elye Wahi’s (23) return to OGC Nice. After being greeted by the club’s fans at the airport on Sunday, he signed on a season-long loan from Eintracht Frankfurt. Unlike last season’s short-term loan, this deal includes a buy option. In a roundtable interview attended by Get French Football News, the Ivory Coast international spoke for the first time since his
  
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• Simeone would welcome Alvarez back to training amidst Barca row

  28-08-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 26 year-old made 49 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring 20 goals [Getty Images]Diego Simeone says he will "do everything" he can to make Julian Alvarez "feel important" at Atletico Madrid when the forward returns to training, as uncertainty continues over his situation at the Spanish club.It comes as Atletico Madrid made it clear that they would not sell him to Barcelona, with a move to Arsenal looking like the striker's only way out.Simeone confirmed Alvarez will not travel
  
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• Real Madrid’s unlikely early hero was offered to Barcelona first

  28-08-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s unlikely early hero was offered to Barcelona firstReal Madrid have found an unexpected early hero in Carlos Espi and, according to a major revelation, the young striker could have been wearing Barcelona colours instead.Journalist Sique Rodriguez, as relayed by SPORT, has revealed that Espi was offered to Barcelona before making his move to Real Madrid. The Blaugrana reportedly considered him a good player but ultimately decided that activating his €25 million releas
  
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• Barcelona’s roadmap for breakout teenager: reserve-team registration, improved salary, and higher release clause

  28-08-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s roadmap for breakout teenager: reserve-team registration, improved salary, and higher release clauseAccording to SPORT, FC Barcelona are sticking firmly to the roadmap established for Hamza Abdelkarim. Despite not playing a single minute in the opening two La Liga matches, the club and coaching staff remain fully confident in the young Egyptian forward.The 18-year-old showed his potential during pre-season, finishing as Barcelona’s top scorer during the summer. Hansi Flic
  
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• 'I'd hate to finish career like this' - O'Sullivan

  28-08-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronnie O'Sullivan has not won a ranking event since January 2024[Getty Images]Ronnie O'Sullivan says he does not "want to throw in the towel just yet" after being well beaten in his 6-3 defeat by Chang Bingyu in the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open on Friday. The seven-time world champion fought back against China Open winner Mark Selby in the quarter-finals on Thursday to seal a 5-3 victory, but he has spoken candidly at this week's ranking event about his struggles.O'Sullivan has taken steps to p
  
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• Star names to second-tier minnows - Celtic's Europa League draw

  28-08-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It wasn't the draw Celtic wanted to be in, but they have emerged from the Europa League supercomputer with a relatively kind result.Without doubt, the toughest task will be at the Estadio da Luz when the Scottish champions travel to Benfica.In Portugal, Marco Silva's side dismantled Hearts in qualifying, but they did draw at Tynecastle - though the tie was never in any doubt by then.While it's one of the trickiest away trips Celtic could have booked from pot one, they are rewarded
  
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• Hull FC announce four to leave at end of season

  28-08-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brad Fash made his Hull FC debut against Castleford Tigers in July 2015 [swpix.com]Hull FC have announced that Brad Fash, Ligi Sao, Jake Arthur and Hugo Salabio will all leave at the end of the season.Prop Fash, 30, is in his testimonial year with his hometown club and has made 203 appearances since his senior debut in 2015.Fellow prop Sao, 32, will depart after seven seasons with the Black and Whites.Half-back Arthur, 22, who is the son of Leeds Rhinos coach Brad, has made 22 appearances in his
  
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• Alonso assesses Chelsea's transfer business

  28-08-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is not one to go into detail on transfers or discuss players at other clubs.However, in an exchange with BBC Sport, he assessed how Chelsea's recruitment team have performed against his request to reduce the size of the squad while increasing its quality, a process that dates back to the interview stage before he joined the club."We are quite close to the plan we had," he said, adding: "We will see where we finish, whether it is fully executed or whether
  
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• Greedy Richard Hughes wants even more! £50m forward to follow Bradley Barcola deal

  28-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greedy Richard Hughes wants even more! £50m forward to follow Bradley Barcola dealLiverpool have reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Bradley Barcola. The overall cost of the operation has been put at £120m - more than Florian Wirtz but beneath the club record fee of £126m paid to Newcastle for Alexander Isak.Barcola’s acquisition solves a big problem for the Reds - who have been crying out for one-v-one quality out wide all summer long.Although Victor Mu
  
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• Alonso on player fitness, Fernandez omission and transfers

  28-08-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Brighton at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 14:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:There are no fitness concerns over Levi Colwill and Geovany Quenda after the pair missed Chelsea's Carabao Cup win over Luton Town on Thursday.But Alonso said they don't want to push Colwill "too hard" after the defender recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament injury last season. A decision is sti
  
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• Raiders still not ready to name starting quarterback after final preseason game

  28-08-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Las Vegas Raiders' preseason is over. Following an 18-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Klint Kubiak and his crew can now focus on Week 1, which is just two weeks away. There's only one problem there … the team still hasn't named a starting quarterback.Kubiak wasn't willing to make that call following Thursday's game, telling reporters he wanted to watch the tape and then make his decision, per ESPN."I still don't think we need to name anybody," Kubiak said after Las Vegas' 18-12 lo
  
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• Celtic face Benfica & Hearts meet Trabzonspor

  28-08-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic will meet Benfica and Marseille in the Europa League while Hearts will take on Mo Salah's Trabzonspor and Monaco in the Conference League.Scottish Premiership champions Celtic, who fell into the Europa League after surrendering a four-goal lead against LASK in the Champions League play-off tie earlier this week, will also play Celta Vigo, Besiktas, Omonia Union SG and Torreense.Hearts, who lost in Champions and Europa League qualifying but defeated Rapid Vienna on penalties in the Confere
  
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• How to watch San Jose State vs No. 14 USC: TV, live stream, preview for Saturday's game

  28-08-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The San Jose Spartans go head-to-head with the No. 14 USC Trojans this Saturday afternoon on NBC and Peacock. Live coverage begins at 2:30 PM ET. See below to find out how to live stream the San Jose State vs USC game, as well as additional information on how to watch college football on Peacock.Sign up for Peacock here!2026 College Football Rankings Top 25 - Week 0: Expert picks, analysis, projections including LSU and IndianaVaughn Dalzell shares his first College Football Top 25 poll of the s
  
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• What is the Bundesliga's 50+1 ownership rule?

  28-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga fans benefit from a greater say in how their club is run thanks to the 50+1 rule [Getty Images]The 50+1 ownership rule allows football fans to hold a controlling interest in German Bundesliga clubs.This means members are able to hold 50%, plus one more vote, of voting rights, which protects clubs from single investors under current antitrust laws.Most clubs in the Bundesliga are overseen by parent companies, while their teams are operated by commercial entities which have the primary
  
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• Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro says he ‘hopes’ Chelsea target Lamine Camara will stay

  28-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro says he ‘hopes’ Chelsea target Lamine Camara will stayAS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro has said that he “hopes” that Chelsea target Lamine Camara (22) will remain with the Principality club.It was reported by Foot Mercato that talks between Monaco and Chelsea regarding the transfer of the Senegal international took place on Thursday. Those talks are expected to resume on Friday, Onze Mondial report. Les Monégasques may need to raise further funds
  
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• Cortés Exit Puts Barcelona Back in Touch for Nijstad

  28-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cortés Exit Puts Barcelona Back in Touch for NijstadBarcelona have renewed contact with FC Twente over 18-year-old defender Ruud Nijstad, according to Voetbal International. The Blaugrana could make a late bid before the transfer window closes, while Álvaro Cortés is departing the club for Royal Antwerp.Renewed interest after Cortés’ exitBarcelona’s links to Nijstad are not new. Talk of interest in the youngster emerged last season, and it has resurfaced i
  
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• Barcelona rejected chance to sign Real Madrid summer signing due to €25 million release clause – report

  28-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona rejected chance to sign Real Madrid summer signing due to €25 million release clause – reportBarcelona’s search for a new number nine has produced no shortage of names this summer, but one of the more surprising developments has emerged from a player who has now ended up at Real Madrid.According to SPORT, Carlos Espi was offered to Barcelona before his move to the Santiago Bernabéu, but the Catalan club decided against pursuing a deal because they were unwilling
  
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• Jarvis looks to kick on after first EFL goal

  28-08-2026 14:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cole Jarvis says scoring his first Football League goal for Newport "means everything" after a career proving himself at every level.The 25-year-old came off the bench to score in Saturday's 5-3 Severnside derby defeat to Bristol Rovers, heading home just five minutes after replacing Christian Doidge in his first League Two appearance of the season.The goal marked another milestone in Jarvis' "upwards trajectory", which has taken him from Merthyr Town's academy, through the Welsh football pyrami
  
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