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• Klopp reportedly involved: BVB line up mega bid for El Mala

  08-08-2026 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klopp reportedly involved: BVB line up mega bid for El MalaThe transfer saga surrounding Said El Mala continues. After 1. FC Köln immediately rejected Dortmund’s latest offer, which according to media reports included around 37 million euros in transfer fee plus eight million in bonuses, the Black and Yellows now want to improve their bid once again.As reported by Express, Borussia are now said to be preparing an offer that could tempt FC to reconsider. According to the Cologne tabloi
  
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• A clear weapon has emerged in the three friendlies that Manchester City played in Asia

  10-08-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A clear weapon has emerged in the three friendlies that Manchester City played in AsiaThe impact that Manchester City’s wingers made in their three preseason friendlies against Inter Milan, the K-League All-Stars and Atletico Madrid was impossible to ignore. The way Enzo Maresca utilises his wingers was one of many slight tactical changes from Pep Guardiola’s time as City manager that stood out in Asia. Antoine Semenyo, Savinho and Ryan McAidoo all had a tremendous impact for Enzo Ma
  
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• How Liverpool are shaping up under Iraola

  10-08-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola signed a two-year contract with Liverpool [Getty Images]Winning is important - but for many fans, how a team plays in the hunt for wins is almost as significant.When results don't come, a style that fans enjoy watching often buys a manager more time than a pragmatist might be afforded.Andoni Iraola replaced Arne Slot as Liverpool head coach a season after the latter won the Premier League with the Reds.Many believe the Spanish coach's style is more aligned with the 'heavy metal' st
  
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• The Machine keeps rolling in the Leagues Cup

  10-08-2026 04:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Machine keeps rolling in the Leagues CupCruz Azul is closing in on the next round of the Leagues Cup, with six points from six possible.
  In the match against New York City Football Club, the cementeros took the lead early, but everything was level again before halftime.It wasn’t until the 78th minute that La Máquina scored the winning goal. Cruz Azul is already focused on its next match, where it will face Chicago Fire.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intel
  
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• El Tricolor are back-to-back Concacaf Under-20 champions

  10-08-2026 03:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Tricolor are back-to-back Concacaf Under-20 championsMexico earned a convincing victory over the United States.
  With a packed Estadio Azteca behind them, the Mexicans secured their ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games by defeating the Americans two goals to nil.The next appointment for the under-20 national team will be the World Cup, to be played in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in 2027.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version
  
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• 📊 Check out the updated Brasileirão table after Sunday's matches

  10-08-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Check out the updated Brasileirão table after Sunday's matchesSix matches brought the 22nd round of the Brasileirão to a close this Sunday (9).Several teams extended their respective winless streaks in the competition.That was the case for Vasco, Internacional and Fluminense (six matches each), São Paulo (eight), and Chapecoense, whose only win came in the opening round.There was, for example, a stumble by the leaders and then wins for the teams right behind them.M
  
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• 📊 See the UPDATED Brasileirão table after Sunday’s matches

  10-08-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 See the UPDATED Brasileirão table after Sunday’s matchesSix matches brought the 22nd round of the Brasileirão to a close this Sunday (9).Several teams extended their respective winless runs in the competition.That is the case for Vasco, Internacional and Fluminense (six games each), São Paulo (eight), and Chapecoense, who have only won in the opening round.There was, for example, a stumble by the leaders and then wins for the teams right behind them.The comin
  
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• Flamengo capitalise on leader's slip-up, win and eye Libertadores

  10-08-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flamengo capitalise on leader's slip-up, win and eye LibertadoresFlamengo took the field this Sunday (9) aware of Palmeiras’ slip-up.They had to beat their Copa do Brasil nemesis to make the most of their main rival’s draw in the Brasileirão.And they came out on top with a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Pulgar and Bruno Henrique.The match at the Maracanã was valid for the 22nd round of the competition. Highlights coming soon. 
  Stunner and controlThe first half
  
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• 🎥 Flamengo capitalise on leaders' slip, win and turn to Libertadores

  10-08-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Flamengo capitalise on leaders' slip, win and turn to LibertadoresFlamengo took the field this Sunday (9) aware of Palmeiras’ slip-up.They needed to beat, one way or another, their tormentor from the Copa do Brasil to capitalize on their main rival’s draw in the Brasileirão.And they came out on top with a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Pulgar and Bruno Henrique.The clash took place at the Maracanã and was valid for the 22nd round of the competition.Check out th
  
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• 🤯 With help from a HUGE blunder, Corinthians beat Red Bull Bragantino 🎥

  10-08-2026 01:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 With help from a HUGE blunder, Corinthians beat Red Bull Bragantino 🎥Corinthians won again and extended their unbeaten run in the 2026 Brasileirão.With Thiago Volpi’s decisive help on the opening goal, Timão beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-0 this Sunday (9).Garro and Pedro Raul scored.The match was played at Cícero de Souza Marques and was valid for the 22nd round of the competition.Check out the highlights below.
  A sleepy first half...There was a lack of
  
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• 🤯 Thanks to a HUGE howler, Corinthians beat Red Bull Bragantino

  10-08-2026 01:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Thanks to a HUGE howler, Corinthians beat Red Bull BragantinoCorinthians won again and extended their unbeaten run in the 2026 Brasileirão.With decisive help from Thiago Volpi, Timão beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-0 this Sunday (9).Garro and Pedro Raul scored the goals. The match was played at Cícero de Souza Marques and was part of the 22nd round of the competition.Check out the highlights soon. 
  A sleepy first half...There was little inspiration from either
  
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• Furacão in title race? Brasileirão top scorer sinks Santos back into Z-4

  10-08-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Furacão in title race? Brasileirão top scorer sinks Santos back into Z-4Santos secured important qualification spots in the Copa Sudamericana and the Copa do Brasil.But they still haven’t managed the expected turnaround in the Brasileirão.Without Neymar, who was serving a suspension, Peixe were beaten 2-0 by Athletico right at Vila Belmiro this Sunday (9). And they are back in the bottom four. Once again the outright top scorer in the Brasileirão, Vive
  
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• 🎥 Furacão in the title race? Top scorer sinks Santos, back in Z-4

  10-08-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Furacão in the title race? Top scorer sinks Santos, back in Z-4Santos secured important qualification spots in the Copa Sudamericana and Copa do Brasil.But it still hasn't managed the expected turnaround in the Brasileirão.Without Neymar, who was serving a suspension, Peixe were beaten 2-0 by Athletico right at Vila Belmiro this Sunday (9). And they are back in the bottom four. Once again the outright top scorer in the Brasileirão, Viveros made all the di
  
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• Report Inter improve Diaby offer to battle Bayer Leverkusen

  10-08-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Inter improve Diaby offer to battle Bayer LeverkusenInter are set to make an improved offer to Al-Ittihad for Moussa Diaby, claim Sky Sport Italia, worth over €20m plus Kristjan Asllani, as he hesitates over Bayer Leverkusen.The right-sided winger is seen as an ideal heir to Denzel Dumfries, who was sold to Real Madrid for the cost of his release clause this summer.Inter still in hunt for DiabyRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – FEBRUARY 21: Moussa Diaby of Al Ittihad arrives at the stadium
  
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• Milan agreement to loan Athekame to Olympique Lyonnais

  10-08-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan agreement to loan Athekame to Olympique LyonnaisMilan have agreed the straight loan of Zachary Athekame to Olympique Lyonnais, claim French reports, with no option to make it permanent.There had already been suggestions today in the Italian media that Athekame was one of the players to be cut from the squad after a disappointing pre-season with new coach Ruben Amorim.Athekame did not impress MilanGENOA, ITALY – MAY 17: Zachary Athekame of Milan (right) celebrates with his team-mate C
  
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• Chalobah: ‘Fabregas wanted me’ at Como, emotional Chelsea farewell

  10-08-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chalobah: ‘Fabregas wanted me’ at Como, emotional Chelsea farewellTrevoh Chalobah has bid an emotional farewell to Chelsea after 18 years, and revealed how Cesc Fabregas convinced him to join Como. ‘He showed how much he wanted me.’The defender is now 27 years old and is fresh from securing the bronze medal with England at the 2026 World Cup.BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 21: Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea during the warm up during the Premier League match between Brighton &
  
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• Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd

  10-08-2026 01:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho has spoken about why he decided not to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United [Getty Images]After years of speculation, Jose Mourinho has confirmed that he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013, before changing his mind and re-joining Chelsea instead."When I left Real Madrid, I signed to go to Manchester United after Sir Alex," the 63-year-old coach - now back at Real for a second spell - said in a new Netflix documentary series about his career."
  
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• African quartet secure Women's World Cup places

  10-08-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morocco have qualified for the Women's World Cup for the second time after losing to France in the last 16 in 2023 [Getty Images]Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have all qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco is also acting as a qualifying tournament for next summer's tournament, with any country that makes the semi-finals earning their places at the World Cup.Algeria beat 10-player Ivory Coast 2-1, with goals from Ines Khir
  
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• Hermoso returns to Gasperini’s disposal after injury scare

  10-08-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hermoso returns to Gasperini’s disposal after injury scareIn Roma’s heavy 3-0 defeat to Brighton yesterday, it wasn’t just the result that was causing concern. During the second half, Mario Hermoso was forced off the pitch after an aerial collision that raised concerns about a possible injury. The Spanish defender remained on the ground after a nasty fall, complaining of pain in his left ankle. In the 51st minute, Gian Piero Gasperini decided to substitute him, bringing on Koul
  
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• Still distance between Porto and Roma in talks for Mora

  09-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Still distance between Porto and Roma in talks for MoraRoma are locked in talks with Porto over talented youngster Rodrigo Mora.The Portuguese attacker is among the names that could soon strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad.According to Gianlucadimarzio.com, the latest offer of €25 million also includes a 50% resale fee. The Giallorossi’s initial offer was €5 million for the loan and €45 million for the buyout, but Porto’s position remains unchanged: the Drago
  
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• Enzo Maresca casts doubt over the future of a Manchester City attacker

  09-08-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca casts doubt over the future of a Manchester City attackerOmar Marmoush scored a second half brace as Manchester City beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in their final preseason friendly at the Seoul World Cup Stadium earlier today. Marmoush profited from two outstanding pieces of play from Antoine Semenyo to help City overturn a 1-0 halftime deficit. In the first half, Marmoush wasn’t getting into the right positions to profit from the great work from Savinho and Semenyo. In the second
  
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• Roma ready to improve offer for Cacciamani

  09-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma ready to improve offer for CacciamaniNegotiations for Alessio Cacciamani continue. According to Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, although Cairo and Petrachi have publicly expressed their intention to retain the player, their statements have left the door open, admitting that market dynamics could dictate departures. Roma has not abandoned its objective and is confident that, with a relaunch expected early next week, the situation can be resolved favorably. The Giallorossi are ready to ca
  
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• Iraola explains Curtis Jones and Jeremy Jacquet’s absence against Monaco

  09-08-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola explains Curtis Jones and Jeremy Jacquet’s absence against MonacoJeremy Jacquet and Curtis Jones missed Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to AS Monaco in a pre-season friendly at Anfield on Sunday.Jacquet started pre-season training with Liverpool following his £60 million move from Rennes but has yet to feature in a friendly for the club.The Reds are taking a cautious approach with the French defender, as he has yet to fully recover from the shoulder injury he sustained in March.H
  
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• 📋 Flamengo and Vitória name starting XIs at the Maracanã

  09-08-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Flamengo and Vitória name starting XIs at the MaracanãIt’s a Brasileirão 2026 night at the Maracanã.Flamengo and Vitória will face off from 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (9).The match is valid for the 22nd round of the competition.Wilton Pereira Sampaio (GO) will be the referee.Premiere and SporTV will broadcast it.
  Flamengo ⚫🔴In second place with 39 points and a game in hand, the Rio rubro-negro side has the mission
  
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• Chelsea Are In The Mix To Recruit This Brentford Striker: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?

  09-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are In The Mix To Recruit This Brentford Striker: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Chelsea are in the mix to recruit Brentford striker Igor Thiago this summer. It is believed that the Blues are facing competition from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign the Brazilian forward in this transfer window.Thiago’s Impressive Form In English FootballThiago enjoyed a decent run of form at the English club in
  
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• McInnes left frustrated amid Rangers' poor start to season

  09-08-2026 23:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nine days, three games, zero victories and five goals conceded - Rangers are yet to get going under Derek McInnes.Dundee United, Jagiellonia Bialystok and now Hibernian have all taken first-half leads against the Ibrox side as they struggle to find a semblance of form during a rocky start to the campaign.While issues persist across the park, from their profligacy in front of goal to their inability to penetrate organised defences, their continued defense lapses will undoubtedly be a growing caus
  
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• McInnes left frustrated amid Rangers' torrid start to season

  09-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nine days, three games, zero victories and five goals conceded - Rangers are yet to get going under Derek McInnes.Dundee United, Jagiellonia Bialystok and now Hibernian have all taken first-half leads against the Ibrox side as the Ibrox side struggle to find a semblance of form during a rocky start to the campaign.While issues persist across the park, from their profligacy in front of goal to their inability to penetrate organised defences, their continued defense lapses will undoubtedly be a gr
  
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• Lyon’s Enzo Molebe to be loaned to Lausanne-Sport

  09-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon’s Enzo Molebe to be loaned to Lausanne-SportOlympique Lyonnais’ Enzo Molebe (18) is set to join FC Lausanne-Sport, according to reports in L’Équipe. A deal in the form of a loan without an option to buy has been negotiated between the two clubs.Although he was previously linked with OGC Nice, Molebe will not be staying in France, but will instead remain within the INEOS group, which includes both the Aiglons and the Lausanne side. ESTAC Troyes, promoted to Ligue 1 t
  
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• Liverpool given clearest answer yet about pursuit of £51m star

  09-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given clearest answer yet about pursuit of £51m starLiverpool still have a lot of work that they need to do on their team this summer. The Anfield outfit have been in the headlines for a long time now with many different players being linked with an Anfield switch.Not only do Liverpool still need to add several players to their ranks but, they could also do with moving a couple on that aren't going to get any game time.At the moment, it's obviously hard to say who will and won't
  
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• Arsenal Are Set To Rival Liverpool For This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Dream Signing For Arteta?

  09-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Set To Rival Liverpool For This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Dream Signing For Arteta?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Arsenal are set to rival Liverpool for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. It has been mentioned that the Gunners have reached out to the France international’s camp over a potential move for him this summer.Barcola’s Impressive Record In French FootballBarcola enjoyed a good run of form at the French club in the previous c
  
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