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• León fight back! La Fiera keep pace in the Leagues Cup

  09-08-2026 02:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  León fight back! La Fiera keep pace in the Leagues CupOrlando and León came into the match having won their respective first-round Leagues Cup games.
  The MLS side took the lead with a great strike from outside the box by Marco Pašalić.But the second half swung in La Fiera’s favor, and with two goals they came from behind to beat Orlando.León will head into their final match with two wins and a strong chance of advancing to the next round. Orlando, meanwhile
  
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• West Ham’s Arsenal signing could be done for just £3m

  14-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham’s Arsenal signing could be done for just £3mArsenal are only set to earn around £3m if Reiss Nelson agrees to join West Ham United on a permanent basis this summer, according to a report.Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesAmid recent reports linking Reiss Nelson with a possible move to West Ham United, Sami Mokbel has reported for the BBC that Arsenal are indeed in talks over a sale.But Mokbel adds that if Nelson does leave on a permanent deal, the move is expected to
  
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• Derby sign midfielder Mowatt from West Brom

  14-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Mowatt is the fifth player Derby have signed this summer [Getty Images]Derby County have signed midfielder Alex Mowatt from West Bromwich Albion on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.The 31-year-old's move to the the Rams comes just two days after their Championship rivals rejected an initial bid.Former Leeds United and Barnsley man Mowatt had a year remaining on his existing deal with the Baggies, where he had been since the summer of 2021.He made the last of his 170 appearances for We
  
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• Smit leaves Stoke on loan as Wilmot signs new deal

  14-08-2026 15:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan Smit scored two goals in 14 games for Stoke City [Shutterstock]Stoke City striker Milan Smit has joined German second-tier side Darmstadt on a season-long loan.The Dutch forward signed for the Potters from Go Ahead Eagles on an initial loan arrangement in January and took time to settle into English football.He scored his first - and only - goal for Stoke in his eighth appearance in their 3-3 draw at home to Ipswich in March.After that game, Smit spoke of his relief at getting off the mark
  
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• EFL says losses not sustainable after PFA legal action

  14-08-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The new EFL leagues season kicks off on Friday, when Wolves host Blackburn [Getty Images]The level of losses sustained by clubs has created "a systemic insolvency risk for the football pyramid," says EFL chief executive Trevor Birch.Birch issued an open letter after the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) began legal proceedings against the EFL over changes to financial rules in League One.In May, the EFL announced Squad Cost Rules (SCR) would replace the Profitability and Sustainability
  
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• Victor Boniface on his Bayer Leverkusen comeback: “The fans supported me in good times and bad.”

  14-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Boniface on his Bayer Leverkusen comeback: “The fans supported me in good times and bad.”Victor Boniface continues to make encouraging progress at Bayer Leverkusen as the Nigerian attempts to rediscover his best form following a disastrous loan spell at Werder Bremen. The 25-year-old returned to die Werkself this summer after making only 11 Bundesliga appearances without scoring for Bremen last season. Persistent knee problems eventually required surgery in January, leaving Bo
  
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• Real Madrid academy prodigy catches Mourinho’s eye ahead of important season with Castilla

  14-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid academy prodigy catches Mourinho’s eye ahead of important season with CastillaReal Madrid have been very proactive in selling some of their top talents in the academy across European leagues, with the hope that they will make the same kind of impact as Nico Paz and yield financial benefits.But as some youngsters move on for substantial fees, others step up to fill the void, and one player primed to do exactly that is Manex Rezola.The talented midfielder has impressed since arri
  
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• No Mora progress for Roma, so Galatasaray contact FC Porto

  14-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No Mora progress for Roma, so Galatasaray contact FC PortoRoma’s talks for Rodrigo Mora seem to have collapsed over conditions making the option to buy an obligation, letting Galatasaray in. ‘There’s a lot of noise, nothing more than that,’ said Francesco Farioli.The two clubs had seemingly reached a full agreement on Tuesday, with the €7-10m loan for one season, then an option to buy for a further €40-43m that would become an obligation if certain conditions we
  
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• Frenkie de Jong praises La Masia and Barcelona new signings: ‘Incredible’

  14-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frenkie de Jong praises La Masia and Barcelona new signings: ‘Incredible’It has not been a memorable summer for Barcelona’s captains, for two of the four captains have left the club while one has been deep in controversy after his injury at the FIFA World Cup.Ronald Araujo and Marc Andre Ter-Stegen both left Barcelona on loans this summer to join Liverpool and Ajax respectively, leaving Frenkie de Jong as the captain in charge.The Dutchman himself, however, has been targeted by
  
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• A pivotal day for Chelsea, Man City and Fernandez - what's going on?

  14-08-2026 14:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez has had a tumultuous time at Chelsea [Getty Images]Could today be the day that decides potentially one of the biggest transfers in history?Chelsea set a deadline of Friday at 17:00 BST for offers for Manchester City target Enzo Fernandez, who they value at £120m.The potential move would see the Argentina midfielder link up again with new City boss Enzo Maresca, who was formerly his manager at Chelsea."I don't think we're going to do something today," said Maresca when asked
  
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• Gattuso on ‘dismantling’ Sarri’s Lazio, Frattesi and Icardi ideas

  14-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gattuso on ‘dismantling’ Sarri’s Lazio, Frattesi and Icardi ideasGennaro Gattuso feels Davide Frattesi can ‘give Lazio a hand’ and discusses Mauro Icardi rumours, but warns he is ‘dismantling’ Maurizio Sarri’s tactics to rebuild the team.The Aquile begin their competitive season on Sunday with the Coppa Italia First Round tie against Mantova, kicking off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.15 UK time (20.15 CEST).Gattuso has fresh Lazio visionROME, ITALY
  
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• Como approach Chelsea for Delap after securing €30m Chalobah deal

  14-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como approach Chelsea for Delap after securing €30m Chalobah dealFriday’s reports claim that Cesc Fabregas’s Como have made an approach to sign English centre-forward Liam Delap from Premier League side Chelsea, who recently sold Trevoh Chalobah to the Lariani for €30m.Fabrizio Romano: Como enquiry for Chelsea’s DelapAccording to reports from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Como have made an ‘initial approach’ for Chelsea and former England youth internat
  
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• 📲 LaB Channel is back on OneFootball! Watch all Serie BKT in-app 📺

  14-08-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 LaB Channel is back on OneFootball! Watch all Serie BKT in-app 📺Serie BKT is back on OneFootball. All matches and highlights from Italy’s second division will be available on OneFootball via LaB Channel, the official channel of Lega B.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!The season kicks off in a week, on Friday 21 August, and it promises to be a thrilling one!On OneFootball, fans will be able to watch ev
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur star set to leave for £25.6m

  14-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur star set to leave for £25.6mDjed Spence to Inter: Tottenham Full-Back Set for £30m Move as Nerazzurri Back Chivu PlanInter are closing in on the arrival of Djed Spence, with Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that the English full-back is due in Milan ahead of the formalities that will complete his move from Tottenham. Medical checks, eligibility clearance and contract signing are expected to follow swiftly, with the deal framed as a major piece of business for
  
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• Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool star could be allowed to join Premier League rivals

  14-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool star could be allowed to join Premier League rivalsLiverpool Transfer News: Doors Could Open to Cody Gakpo SaleIt was a disappointing campaign for Liverpool last year, finishing fifth in a disastrous title defence. Many players came under scrutiny, but perhaps none more so than Cody Gakpo.The 27-year-old was massively frustrating, despite registering nine goals and six assists across all competitions. By the end of the season, fans felt that he had fallen behind teenag
  
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• Johansson eyes further additions to Motherwell squad

  14-08-2026 14:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson is keen to add to his squad before the end of the transfer window despite his side's excellent start to the season.The Steelmen have taken four points from their opening two Premiership matches and have negotiated the first two rounds of qualifying to reach the playoffs for the Conference League, where they will face German side Freiburg.It's been an impressive start under Johansson, who replaced Jens Berthel Askou in the summer, and he says he wants to build
  
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• Real Madrid summer signings could finally make much-awaited debuts against Schalke

  14-08-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid summer signings could finally make much-awaited debuts against SchalkeReal Madrid could hand competitive debuts to two of their newest signings when they face Schalke 04 in their final pre-season friendly on Sunday.According to Mundo Deportivo, the likes of Marc Cucurella and Yan Diomande are both in contention to make their first appearances for Real Madrid in Gelsenkirchen. Ibrahima Konate could also feature for the first time, while Kylian Mbappe is available for Jose Mourinh
  
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• AS Monaco have inquired about Como’s Maxence Caqueret

  14-08-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Monaco have inquired about Como’s Maxence CaqueretAS Monaco are reported to have made enquiries with Como 1907 to explore the terms of a potential transfer for Maxence Caqueret (26), according to information from journalist Sacha Tavolieri.Following the departure of Aladji Bamba (20) to Newcastle United and with Lamine Camara (22) in high demand, the Principality club is looking to plan ahead and is reportedly working on a shortlist, in case the Senegalese player were also to leave.Whil
  
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• Report – 16-year-old Barcelona gem leaves strong impression on Hansi Flick in pre-season

  14-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – 16-year-old Barcelona gem leaves strong impression on Hansi Flick in pre-seasonEbrima Tunkara has made a strong impression on Hansi Flick during Barcelona’s pre-season, but the club is not planning to rush one of La Masia’s most highly rated young talents into the first team.According to Mundo Deportivo, the 16-year-old was included in Flick’s pre-season group primarily to give the Barcelona manager an opportunity to assess him closely rather than as an immediate
  
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• New Bayern Munich signing Ismael Saibari reveals his favorite position

  14-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Bayern Munich signing Ismael Saibari reveals his favorite positionBayern Munich summer signing Ismael Saibari has spoken about his preferred position, versatility and first impressions of life in Bavaria following his €50m move from PSV Eindhoven. The 25-year-old was officially presented by Bayern on Friday after signing a contract through 2031. Saibari arrives following an outstanding campaign in the Netherlands, registering 19 goals and nine assists across 39 competitive appearances f
  
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• Barcelona yet to meet Rodri valuation as Man City left baffled by approach

  14-08-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona are set to make a third bid of around £60m for Rodri but are still set to fall £10m short of Manchester City’s valuation of the Ballon d’Or winner. The deal could also influence the speed of any move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, with Enzo Maresca pushing for the midfielder's signature.City are willing to allow a long-serving club legend like Rodri to fulfil a personal aspiration of playing in Spain again after this summer’s World Cup win.Rodri with the go
  
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• Pick of the stats: Burnley v West Ham United

  14-08-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Two relegated clubs will go head-to-head to open up their returns to the Championship as Burnley welcome West Ham United on Sunday (16:00 BST).The Clarets will be under the guidance of new head coach Nicky Hayen as they look to get a third successive promotion to the top flight this season.While for the Hammers, the headlines remain on off-field issues.Since a run of three successive league wins between December 2018 and July 2020, Burnley are winless in each of their last eight league enco
  
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• Marseille looking to sign Bournemouth and Fulham target Joe Scally

  14-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille looking to sign Bournemouth and Fulham target Joe ScallyOlympique de Marseille are reportedly keen to sign Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Joe Scally (23), according to information from Sky Sports Deutschland. AFC Bournemouth and Fulham are also said to be interested in signing him.OM, who are looking to strengthen their squad through low-cost signings, are said to have already entered into talks with the German club. However, no decision has yet been made. Scally, who is under c
  
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• FEATURE | 2. Bundesliga 2026/27: Top 5 Youngsters to Watch

  14-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | 2. Bundesliga 2026/27: Top 5 Youngsters to WatchThe 2. Bundesliga continues to serve as one of Europe’s premier proving grounds for young talent. With clubs increasingly relying on youth to drive their campaigns, here are five rising stars poised for a breakout season.Javier Fernández (Nuremberg): On loan from Bayern Munich for a second season, the 19-year-old Spanish midfielder proved his class late last term. Working under Miroslav Klose at Der Club, Fernández bri
  
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• Arsenal pursuit of Aston Villa 28yo stalls

  14-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal pursuit of Aston Villa 28yo stallsArsenal’s pursuit of Ezri Konsa is stalling over Aston Villa’s refusal to consider anything below their valuation, as they continue to hope the defender will sign a new contract and stay.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesRyan Taylor reports for the Mirror that whilst Arsenal have renewed contact with Aston Villa over Ezri Konsa, but Villa’s £60m valuation of the player is proving problematic.Arsenal are willing to pay £40m, b
  
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• Burton sign MK Dons midfielder Collar on loan

  14-08-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Collar came through the youth ranks at Brighton [Getty Images]Burton Albion have signed midfielder Will Collar from League One rivals MK Dons on a season-long loan.The 29-year-old is just the fifth summer signing made by the Brewers, whose head coach Gary Bowyer has publicly pleaded for the club's bosses to provide transfer "help" and "more bodies".Collar made 26 appearances across all competition as the Dons were promoted from League One last season.It added to his promotion-winning pedigr
  
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• Barcelona set 48-hour deadline to complete Rodri signing from Manchester City

  14-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set 48-hour deadline to complete Rodri signing from Manchester CityBarcelona have set a 48-hour deadline to complete the signing of Rodri from Manchester City, per Spanish outlet Sport. The Blaugrana plan to unveil Rodri as the biggest star at the team’s presentation during the Joan Gamper Trophy. The two European clubs have been locked in negotiations, but those talks haven’t produced a breakthrough yet. Barcelona’s latest offer of €60 million plu
  
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• Pick of the stats: Watford v Southampton

  14-08-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Watford host Southampton on Sunday (13:30 BST) as they return to the Championship after their dramatic seasons last time out.The Hornets saw three different managers at Vicarage Road last season and they have a brand new one to introduce on the weekend as Alessio Dionisi makes his debut in the English Football League.While Saints will want to show they haven't been rattled following their expulsion from the play-offs after 'Spygate'.Watford have won just one of their last 14 meetings with S
  
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• Official | Borussia Dortmund’s Almugera Kabar joins NEC Nijmegen on loan

  14-08-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Borussia Dortmund’s Almugera Kabar joins NEC Nijmegen on loanBorussia Dortmund have sent 20-year-old defender Almugera Kabar to Dutch Eredivisie side NEC Nijmegen until the end of 2026/27.Having joined Dortmund at the age of 13 in 2019, Kabar has progressed through the youth ranks before making his debut for the Senior side. Kabar is under contract at the Black and Yellows until 2028 and has made a total of six Bundesliga appearances for the senior team. He was also part of BVB&
  
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• Barcelona forward awaiting green light to travel and complete medical ahead of PSG move

  14-08-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward awaiting green light to travel and complete medical ahead of PSG moveIt appears to be only a matter of time before Barcelona complete the sale of Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain this summer.Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has already given his customary ‘here we go’ for the transfer, with Torres ready to fly into the French capital.The scorer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final winner has missed training at Barcelona for the past few days and it looks like he won&
  
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