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• Juventus troubles: How to replace Yildiz? Did Spalletti overreact? – Video

  25-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus troubles: How to replace Yildiz? Did Spalletti overreact? – VideoDuring the latest episode of the Football Italia LIVE Show, Lorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall discussed Juventus’ win at Frosinone, Luciano Spalletti’s remarks on Randal Kolo Muani, and how the Bianconeri can replace their injured star, Kenan Yildiz.The Football Italia LIVE Show reviewed the weekend action after Serie A Round 1 and, as usual, welcomed viewers’ comments and questions.FROSINONE, ITALY
  
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• Barcelona cancel planned celebration for World Cup winning players after police clash with fans

  26-08-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have cancelled plans to honour their World Cup-winning Spain players before their first home match of the season after police clashed with fans displaying a Catalan independence flag.Police were accused of “attacking” supporters before last weekend’s LaLiga opener at Elche, actions which Barcelona branded as “disproportionate and violent”.The Blaugrana were due to hold a ceremony celebrating their Spain contingent’s World Cup glory, as has been happe
  
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• Swansea City Women to play fixtures at Swansea.com Stadium

  26-08-2026 17:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Swansea City Women will play three Adran Premier fixtures at the Swansea.com Stadium during phase one of the new season.The first opportunity to showcase women's football at the club's main stadium will be against Cardiff Metropolitan on Sunday, 20 September.Briton Ferry Llansawel visit a month later on Sunday, 18 October before the final home game against The New Saints on Sunday, 17 January.All three fixtures kick off at 15:00 BST.The women last played at the Swansea.com Stadium
  
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• Two Serie A clubs submitted offers for Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama

  26-08-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Serie A clubs submitted offers for Rangers winger Djeidi GassamaAC Monza and Parma Calcio are reported to have made a bid to Rangers in their pursuit of Djeidi Gassama (22), according to French media outlet Foot Mercato.Offers of €7m have been deemed insufficient by the Scottish club’s board, which is expecting more before agreeing to let the winger – whose contract runs until 2029 – leave. Signed last summer from Sheffield Wednesday for €2.4m, Gassama had already
  
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• Eastleigh sign striker Duku on short-term deal

  26-08-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manny Duku spent last season at Tamworth and Rochdale [Eastleigh FC]Eastleigh have completed the signing of free-agent striker Manny Duku on a short-term deal.The 33-year-old spent last season with Tamworth and Rochdale in the National League and has also had spells at York City, Wealdstone and Solihull Moors.Duku was born in the Netherlands and moved to England in 2015 to play for Chesham United."The place looks amazing and the people have been unbelievable," he told the club website.
  
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• The Other Side of a League: Why Survival Battles Shape Football History as Much as Champions

  26-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Other Side of a League: Why Survival Battles Shape Football History as Much as ChampionsFootball history usually remembers the champions.The photographs show captains lifting trophies, supporters filling city centres and players celebrating seasons that ended in glory. Yet every league table tells two stories at once. While one group of clubs chases medals, another spends the same months fighting for something equally important, the chance to remain where they are.Those battles rarely receiv
  
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• Cardiff closing in on West Brom defender Bielik

  26-08-2026 17:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Krystian Bielik made 17 Championship appearances for West Brom last season [Getty Images]Cardiff City are closing in on the signing of centre-half Krystian Bielik from Championship side West Bromwich Albion on a permanent deal.The 28-year-old made 17 Championship appearances for the Baggies last season as they finished 21st, narrowly avoiding relegation to League One.The experienced defender joined Arsenal from Legia Warsaw in 2015 and had spells with Birmingham City, Walsall, Charlton Athletic
  
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• 'Brentford legend' Pinnock joins Coventry City for 'next chapter'

  26-08-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Brentford head coach Keith Andrews has described Ethan Pinnock as "one of the modern-day greats of the club" following his transfer to Coventry City.His move ends the 33-year-old's seven-year stay at the club, having joined from Barnsley in July 2019.Pinnock featured 216 times in all competitions for the Bees, including 117 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 12 goals."He is someone I always admired from afar because of the journey he went on to become a Premier League footb
  
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• 🎧Outfield players in goal & problems for Leicester

  26-08-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Tranmere Rovers boss Darrell Clarke to discuss the big stories in the EFL in the latest episode of the 72+ podcast.Clarke explains how his defender Bobby Faulkner ended up in goal against Port Vale on Saturday and the panel discuss Bobby Kamwa's Emmanuel Adebayor-esque celebration against his former club Newport County.Millwall, Charlton Athletic and West Bromwich Albion are the early pace-setters in the Championship, while Leicester City are already str
  
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• Leicester sign young Finnish defender Kangasniemi

  26-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ilari Kangasniemi spent over 18 months in the Inter Milan youth academy [Getty Images]Leicester City have signed centre-back Ilari Kangasniemi from Finnish club FC Inter Turku for an undisclosed fee on a five-year contract.The 19-year-old becomes the Foxes' 10th summer signing, with the club having taken just one point from a possible six at the beginning of their League One campaign and having been knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Ipswich Town on Tuesday.Kangasniemi spent time in the Inter Mil
  
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• Kean reports for individual training after Fiorentina stand-off

  26-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kean reports for individual training after Fiorentina stand-offMoise Kean reported for an individual training session with Fiorentina on Wednesday afternoon, stepping back from a stand-off that had escalated through the morning.According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Viola summoned the striker for the separate session after he failed to appear alongside the rest of the squad earlier in the day, and indicated he will attend. The club have already fined him.FLORENCE, ITALY – AUGUST 14: Moise Ke
  
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• Ewusi will watch historic Crewe goal 'every day'

  26-08-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crewe Alexandra record-breaker Joel Ewusi says he will watch the goal that made him the club's youngest ever scorer "probably every day when I wake up and before bed" after his history-making effort in Tuesday's 3-2 Carabao Cup second round defeat by Barnsley.Ewusi powered in a header from an 89th-minute cross from Lewis Billington three minutes after coming off the bench for his debut aged 16 years and 79 days old.In doing so he became the youngest player to both represent the club and score, b
  
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• Liverpool identify new winger target after Yankuba Minteh bids rejected

  26-08-2026 17:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool are considering Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr as their search for a new winger continues.The Merseyside club have not made an offer for the Senegal international yet but they are exploring multiple options as they continue to look for a successor to the departed Mohamed Salah.Sarr, who was strongly linked with Turkish giants Galatasaray earlier this summer, missed Palace’s Premier League opener against Everton on Saturday amid interest from Galatasaray, though manager Pierr
  
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• Coventry sign defender Pinnock from Brentford

  26-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pinnock did not feature in Brentford's season-opening win over Tottenham [Getty Images]Coventry City have signed Jamaica centre-back Ethan Pinnock from Brentford for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around £6m.The 33-year-old, who joined from Barnsley in 2019, made a total of 216 appearances for the Bees, scoring 12 times.Pinnock had been in the final year of his contract with the West London club."I'm really excited to join Coventry City and continue my footballing journey with this gre
  
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• Athletic Club manager praises Hansi Flick ahead of Barcelona clash: ‘Right man for the club’

  26-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Athletic Club manager praises Hansi Flick ahead of Barcelona clash: ‘Right man for the club’Barcelona and Athletic Club meet at the Camp Nou tomorrow in a fixture that will bring together two German coaches with strong links to the Bundesliga, but Edin Terzic has made it clear that he does not see the occasion as a personal duel with Hansi Flick.Flick is beginning his third season in charge of Barcelona, while Terzic is preparing for his first major test as Athletic Club manager.&nbs
  
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• Reading still need to add to squad - Richardson

  26-08-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reading manager Leam Richardson has said that the club still need to add to their current playing squad and admitted that they have missed out on some targets this summer. The Royals have signed six new players this window with Conor Masterson, George Earthy, Josh Stokes, Jacob Brown, Udoka Godwin-Malife and Kyreece Lisbie arriving at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.There is now less than a week until the transfer window closes and Richardson is still hoping for some more additions in the final d
  
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• Atletico Madrid release furious Julian Alvarez statement amid Arsenal interest

  26-08-2026 16:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid insisted there is “zero per cent chance” they sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona this summer and claim they are “the only victims” in the protracted transfer saga. The 26-year-old forward has made it clear that he would like to join Barcelona but Arsenal continue to monitor the situation and may move to make a late deal for the Argentina international. The Independent understands that Atletico would like Alvarez’s future to be decided by Friday. The fo
  
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• 'I can't wait to be a part of it' - Pinnock

  26-08-2026 16:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Coventry City signing Ethan Pinnock says he understands the magnitude of the club's return to the Premier League after 25 years of waiting.The 33-year-old centre-back has left Brentford and penned a permanent deal at the CBS Arena for an undisclosed fee.Since leaving Barnsley in July 2019, Pinnock has featured 216 times in all competitions for the Bees, including 117 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 12 goals and registering seven assists."I'm really excited to join Co
  
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• Crystal Palace reject Liverpool’s £50m bid for winger Ismaila Sarr

  26-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace reject Liverpool’s £50m bid for winger Ismaila SarrCrystal Palace have rejected Liverpool’s £50 million bid for winger Ismaila Sarr, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano.Liverpool are in the market for a new right winger following the departure of Mohamed Salah.The Reds’ primary target was Yan Diomande, but the Ivorian youngster chose to join Real Madrid instead.They have also been priced out of moves for Paris Saint-Germain’s Ibrahim
  
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• 📲 Neymar on the app! OneFootball streams Copa do Brasil abroad; see

  26-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 Neymar on the app! OneFootball streams Copa do Brasil abroad; seeExcellent news for Brazilian football fans around the world!OneFootball will stream Copa Betano do Brasil matches internationally!From the thrilling quarter-finals to the big final, you won’t miss a single moment!This Wednesday (26), Palmeiras take on Santos in the first leg of the quarter-final showdown!
  🎟️ How to WatchYou have complete flexibility to choose how you want to follow the final stages of
  
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• 'Ludicrous decision-making' - Lambert points finger at Celtic players

  26-08-2026 16:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Celtic captain Paul Lambert has criticised the team's "ludicrous decision-making" in their humiliating Champions League exit to LASK.Celtic were 4-0 up on aggregate after Callum McGregor's opener in Austria before a slack pass from Benjamin Nygren allowed the hosts to narrow the deficit.The Austrian champions - who had 40 shots in the second leg compared to Celtic's eight - then capitalised on the visitors' second-half capitulation to win the tie 5-4 after extra time. Lambert, who played
  
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• Former QPR player Buzsaky reported missing by police

  26-08-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Akos Buzsaky first joined QPR on loan in 2007 before signing a permanent contract [Shutterstock]QPR have said the club is "praying" for its former midfielder Akos Buzsaky after he was reported missing.The 44-year-old spent five seasons at Loftus Road after joining the London side on loan in 2007. He also played for Plymouth, Portsmouth, and Barnsley during his time in the UK, scoring a total of 33 goals in 243 appearances.On Wednesday, reports emerged from Hungary that Buzsaky had been missing f
  
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• Rayo Vallecano pick the Coliseum, but Getafe say no!

  26-08-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rayo Vallecano pick the Coliseum, but Getafe say no!The uncertainty continues week after week over the stadium where Rayo Vallecano will play. Now it is the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez’s turn.
  Rayo Vallecano vs Racing de Santander is set to be played on September 5. The date is known, but what remains unknown is the stadium where it will take place.According to 'Cadena SER' and 'Diario AS', Rayo wanted to play at the Coliseum, Getafe’s stadium, but the Azulones have refused before
  
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• Real Sociedad star backs Barcelona over Real Madrid in La Liga title race: ‘They are stronger’

  26-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad star backs Barcelona over Real Madrid in La Liga title race: ‘They are stronger’Barcelona under Hansi Flick have gone back-to-back in La Liga and are looking to three-peat in the domestic competition this season.The German manager has reinforced the squad adequately to set it up for success yet again, and lifting La Liga again remains the bare minimum expectation from Barça.However, Barça’s two league titles have come at the expense of Real Madrid, w
  
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• Pinamonti set for Lazio medical as Ratkov opens door to Sevilla

  26-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pinamonti set for Lazio medical as Ratkov opens door to SevillaAndrea Pinamonti has been given clearance to travel to Rome for his Lazio medical, with the striker due in the capital on Wednesday afternoon.According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Sassuolo granted the authorisation having all but concluded a deal for Sebastiano Esposito, whose arrival from Cagliari is in its final stages. The Neroverdi were unwilling to release Pinamonti before securing his replacement.PARMA, ITALY – MAY 24: Andrea
  
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• AS Roma 2026 season preview: New signings, Gasperini’s tactics and squad update

  26-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Roma 2026 season preview: New signings, Gasperini’s tactics and squad updateAS Roma wrapped up a tough summer pre-season, which started in the Fulvio Bernardini Sports Center in Trigoria and continued in France, Wales, England and Germany. Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini used the program to condition, test combinations and integrate a reshaped team, which he had to do before returning to competitive football, and the biggest test came in the August 15 draw at Borussia Dortmund.The result
  
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• Falkirk 'spread net far and wide' to sign American winger Fodrey

  26-08-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Falkirk have signed winger CJ Fodrey from MLS side Austin FC on a season-long loan The 22-year-old becomes the second American to join the Bairns this week following Jacob Murrell and is the club's 16th summer recruit. Fodrey was drafted by Austin in 2023 and went on to make 58 appearances, scoring three goals and providing two assists."CJ is an attacking player who can play across all four attacking positions," Falkirk head coach John McGlynn said."He's a tall, quick, physical pla
  
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• Xabi Alonso gives update on Enzo Fernandez involvement as Chelsea brace for Man City bid

  26-08-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso expects Enzo Fernandez to be involved in Chelsea’s Carabao Cup tie against Luton Town on Thursday amid speculation that Manchester City will make a late attempt to sign the midfielder this summer.The £120m-rated Argentinian has been linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge all summer with City interested, and while Enzo Maresca’s side missed an informal deadline set by the Blues, they are expected to make another bid before the deadline on 1 September.Fernandez feat
  
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• Serie A 2026-27 season: Upcoming fixtures, latest scores, how to watch on Peacock/Telemundo

  26-08-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 Serie A season is here, as Christian Pulisic and AC Milan look to reclaim the scudetto from rivals Inter Milan amongst competition from Napoli, Juventus, Atalanta, and more.MORE — Serie A all-time winnersMilan finished 17 points back of their derby rivals last season, as no one came within 10 of the champions.AS Roma and Como crashed the top-four last season to qualify for the Champions League, as the league is well past Juve's decade-long strangehold on the division.MORE &mdas
  
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• Foxes display at Ipswich sets standards - Chaplin

  26-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leicester City midfielder Conor Chaplin said there are "loads" of positive things the club can take from their Carabao Cup second round defeat by Premier League Ipswich Town.Chaplin, a summer signing from the Tractor Boys where he won promotion three times in five seasons, made his Foxes debut in Tuesday's tie at Portman Road.Despite Leicester's 3-1 loss, Chaplin said they should not be too down after having 57% of possession and 22 shots against the top-flight side."We definitely don't want to
  
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