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• Line-ups ready for Racing v Boca on matchday 6

  24-08-2026 01:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Line-ups ready for Racing v Boca on matchday 6A clash where both squads are desperate for a win. Both Racing and Boca have only one victory in the current tournament.
  Racing comes in on the back of three straight defeats, while the Xeneize are among the teams with the most draws so far in the tournament.Boca’s XIRacing’s XIIt promises to be a great showdown at El Cilindro in Avellaneda— which team will come away with the much-needed win?This article was translated into English
  
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• Change the plan, Richard Hughes! Liverpool want the wrong Brighton star

  24-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Change the plan, Richard Hughes! Liverpool want the wrong Brighton starLiverpool want Yankuba Minteh from Brighton. He's not the one they should be chasing, however.Liverpool will reportedly hold transfer talks with Brighton tonight as they try to sign Yankuba Minteh. The Reds have already seen two offers rejected for the winger but believe there's a real chance they get over the line with a third.Now, Minteh is a talent and could become a great player. But people paying attention will notice th
  
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• Three things you might have missed from Elche 0-5 Barcelona

  24-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three things you might have missed from Elche 0-5 BarcelonaBarcelona’s 5-0 win over Elche was supposed to be about one thing: a statement start to the La Liga season.Hansi Flick’s side arrived at the Martinez Valero with questions hanging over their attack, particularly with the debate around signing a new No. 9 growing louder. By the final whistle, those questions had been temporarily pushed aside. Raphinha scored twice while operating through the middle, Fermin Lopez added ano
  
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• Romano: Roma abandon talks for Luis Henrique

  24-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano: Roma abandon talks for Luis HenriqueThe possibility of bringing Luis Henrique to the Giallorossi has definitively faded. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the deal has fallen through. The deal was never close to being finalized: the Brazilian’s entourage and Roma’s management reached a deadlock, and a financial agreement was never reached between the parties. Oosterwolde is expected to fill the role of fifth winger, reports Matteo Moretto.
  
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• Official | Terem Moffi completes move from OGC Nice to Hamburg

  24-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Terem Moffi completes move from OGC Nice to HamburgTerem Moffi (27) has completed a move from OGC Nice to Hamburg. The Nigerian forward had spent the second half of last season on loan at FC Porto in the Portuguese top flight. Nice had been desperate to offload Moffi this summer. The Nigeria international was one of two players to leave the club following an episode back in November. Upon the return of Le Gym’s team bus, following a defeat against FC Lorient, fans atta
  
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• Mateta's contract claim leaves Palace with transfer decision

  24-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jean-Philippe Mateta has 10 months left on his Crystal Palace contract [Getty Images]The latest twist in what has, certainly of late, been a rollercoaster ride between Jean-Philippe Mateta and Crystal Palace has once more thrown the striker's future at the club under scrutiny.BBC Sport's revelation on Saturday that Mateta has been arguing the final year on his Palace contract should be ruled invalid - and the fact he has taken the dispute to a Premier League independent tribunal and a Fifa heari
  
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• 'It makes me feel uncomfortable' - is Martinelli being frozen out?

  24-08-2026 10:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal have held talks with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal over the sale of winger Gabriel Martinelli.The Brazil international is free to leave the club this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta making it clear to the attacker that he is not in his plans.Turkish club Galatasaray showed interest in Martinelli earlier this summer, but the Brazilian would not consider a move to Istanbul, despite Arsenal receiving a 45m euro (£38.54m) bid.As reported by BBC Sport's senior football
  
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• Premier League opening weekend - who were the big winners and losers?

  24-08-2026 10:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League opening weekend: Who were the biggest winners and which team had the worst start to the campaign?Send in your thoughts after the weekend fixtures by using the Get Involved button on this pageOne game remains to be played as Fulham host Chelsea on Monday at 20:00 BST Premier League opening weekend - who were the big winners and losers?
  
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• Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for £2.5m

  24-08-2026 10:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous “Hand of God” goal against England at the 1986 World Cup has sold for £2.5m at auction.Maradona struck twice in a 2-0 quarter-final win in Mexico City 40 years ago, the first via his hand after beating English goalkeeper Peter Shilton to a ball in the box.The Argentina captain added another, sublime solo goal soon afterwards as his side went on to secure World Cup glory.Diego Maradona outjumped England goalkeeper Peter Sh
  
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• Manchester City make enquiry for injured Barcelona midfielder – report

  24-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City make enquiry for injured Barcelona midfielder – reportJust when Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona appeared to be dominated by questions over his injury, Manchester City have entered the picture.According to Jose Alvarez Haya on El Chiringuito TV, the Premier League side has enquired about the Dutch midfielder and want to explore the possibility of signing him this week. It must be remembered that De Jong’s situation has become complicated in recent week
  
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• Exactly what Manchester City need in midfield is set to arrive

  24-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exactly what Manchester City need in midfield is set to arriveManchester City are the verge of finally completing their move to sign midfield prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. Fabrizio Romano has reported today that Bouaddi is scheduled to fly into Manchester today to complete his medical and sign a five-year contract with City. It is also reported that Manchester City will pay Lille €95 million plus €5 million in add-ons. In terms of what Bouaddi will add to Enzo Maresca’s squa
  
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• Arsenal in talks with Saudi side amid push for £60m sale

  24-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal in talks with Saudi side amid push for £60m saleArsenal and Al Hilal SFC are in talks over the transfer of Gabriel Martinelli, with the player open to the move after talks with Mikel Arteta.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesDavid Ornstein reported for The Athletic on Sunday that Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal are pursuing a deal to sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal this summer.Ornstein added that Al Hilal are also in talks with Martinelli’s camp over the proposed move, with
  
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• Will Hull defy a 'lazy but understandable' prediction?

  24-08-2026 09:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"We are trying to prove people wrong."Hull City certainly managed to support their manager Sergej Jakirovic's desire as they shocked Manchester United - and many neutral observers - with a 2-0 win on their return to the Premier League.The Tigers have been predicted by many to finish bottom, having only squeezed into the Premier League via last season's Championship play-offs.Mike White, BBC Radio Humberside's sports editor and Hull City commentator, said: "Everyone wrote them off b
  
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• Mateta cult-hero status under threat

  24-08-2026 09:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The contract situation with Jean-Philippe Mateta is the latest twist to what has been a rollercoaster time for the Frenchman at Crystal Palace.The 29-year-old has become a cult hero at the Eagles because of his trademark celebration where he kicks the corner flag to shouts of "boom" from supporters, while the striker also scored the winning goal in the final as Palace won the Conference League last season.It has not always been smooth sailing for Mateta, though.The forward had a sl
  
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• Video: Di Gregorio flies out for Bournemouth medical

  24-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Di Gregorio flies out for Bournemouth medicalJuventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio left Turin on Monday morning, heading to Bournemouth to undergo his medical tests with the Premier League side.Italian goalkeeper Di Gregorio is on the verge of joining Bournemouth and will undergo medical tests with the Cherries today.Sky Sport’s Gianluca Di Marzio has published a video of the Juventus goalkeeper arriving at Turin’s Caselle Airport early on Monday morning before boarding a pr
  
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• Two Liverpool stars slammed for ‘shocking’ performances against Newcastle United

  24-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Liverpool stars slammed for ‘shocking’ performances against Newcastle UnitedLiverpool Full-Backs Under Fire as Newcastle Expose Early Iraola ProblemsLiverpool’s opening day defeat at Newcastle raised a few obvious concerns, and the most glaring one sat on both flanks. In a difficult first half at St James’ Park, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong struggled badly, with Ian Doyle of the Liverpool Echo putting it plainly: “Both Kerkez and Frimpong have been particul
  
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• Report: La Liga defender could be heading to Manchester United

  24-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: La Liga defender could be heading to Manchester UnitedManchester United Weigh Alejandro Balde Move as Cheaper Left-Back Option EmergesManchester United are exploring the left-back market and Alejandro Balde has surfaced as one of the names under discussion, according to Sport. The Barcelona defender is understood to have authorised his agent, Jorge Mendes, to look for a new destination, with Old Trafford seen as the move that most appeals to the player.That development feels significant
  
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• Barcelona have preference; Arsenal have the money – Julian Alvarez faces defining week at Atletico Madrid

  24-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have preference; Arsenal have the money – Julian Alvarez faces defining week at Atletico MadridBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has reached the point where waiting may no longer be an option.With the transfer window moving towards its final days, the Catalans still have not submitted an offer for an alternative striker, and according to Fabrizio Romano, this week will be important in determining whether Barcelona continue chasing Alvarez or finally accept that a deal w
  
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• Forest targeting two new signings

  24-08-2026 09:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Oliver Glasner said after victory in Nottingham Forest's friendly against Brest last Sunday that they were working on "two or three" deals.Last summer, five of their signings came in the last 12 days, with winger Dilane Bakwa joining on deadline day, and there is time left for reinforcements.Forest are looking at quality over quantity and moving with precision in the window takes more time, especially in their pursuit of Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, with the Sweden internat
  
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• What does your Premiership club need in final 11 days of transfer window?

  24-08-2026 09:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just 11 days remain for managers in the Scottish Premiership to do their final bit of wheeling and dealing before January.It's a well-known observation that managers hate doing business in the winter window, with most signings either a stop-gap solution or a desperate bid to turn things around.So what must the current crop of Premiership bosses do to avoid such signings in the future?Where are the glaring gaps in the squad? Who needs to cut adrift some deadwood? And who needs to keep their star
  
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• Today’s Papers – Milan’s flashes, Spalletti slaps Kolo Muani

  24-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Milan’s flashes, Spalletti slaps Kolo MuaniLa Gazzetta dello SportSpalletti: ‘I want another No.9.’Bremer scores, Juve win, but risk in FrosinoneMilan’s flashesCissé (19-year-old) scores on his debut; Rabiot does it immediately after. Granata emerge in the dying minutes, thanks to Adam’s invention. The Rossoneri coach: ‘I celebrated like a fan.’Roma-Fiorentina: coups of class and Atalanta sprint.Pio has beliefEsposito&
  
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• Perfect signing: Barcelona graduate ready to solve Liverpool's achilles heel

  24-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Perfect signing: Barcelona graduate ready to solve Liverpool's achilles heelLiverpool need a new midfielder. Badly. The perfect signing is a former Barcelona graduate who could fix everything.Liverpool drew 2-2 with Newcastle United on Sunday in what was a very, very poor performance. In fact, it was the same performance we saw across last season - struggling for any control before a late goal changed the way the points were going.This time, Liverpool got that goal thanks to a late Dominik Szobo
  
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• La Liga icon tears into Vinicius and his Real Madrid renewal: ‘Nobody wants a player like him’

  24-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga icon tears into Vinicius and his Real Madrid renewal: ‘Nobody wants a player like him’Vinicius Jr. finally has his long-term future at Real Madrid sorted, having ended months of uncertainty by signing a new contract until 2032 earlier this month.Yet, the renewal has done little to silence one of his fiercest critics.Former Spain and Valencia goalkeeper Santiago Canizares has launched a remarkable attack on Vinicius, questioning not only his value to Real Madrid but also wheth
  
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• Premier League opening weekend - the good, the bad and the ugly

  24-08-2026 09:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League opening weekend: Who were the biggest winners and which team had the worst start to the campaign?Send in your thoughts after the weekend fixtures by using the Get Involved button on this pageOne game remains as Fulham host Chelsea on Monday at 20:00 BST Premier League opening weekend - the good, the bad and the ugly
  
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• Simeone explains situation surrounding Barcelona priority target after hostile atmosphere: ‘Club decided to keep him away’

  24-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Simeone explains situation surrounding Barcelona priority target after hostile atmosphere: ‘Club decided to keep him away’Julian Alvarez’s future at Atletico Madrid was already difficult and after Sunday night, it appears to be getting worse.The Argentine forward was once again at the centre of attention during Atletico’s 2-2 draw with Villarreal, but not because of what he did with the ball. Alvarez was booed by sections of his own supporters while warming up, recei
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Ptit Dej: first Ligue 1 standings 📊, Villeroux brilliance 👑

  24-08-2026 09:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Ptit Dej: first Ligue 1 standings 📊, Villeroux brilliance 👑The first L1 standings 📊That’s it: all Ligue 1 clubs have played their opening matchday, so the first official and complete standings of the 2026-2027 L1 season are now known!The genius of Villeroux 👑Inspired by a gem from the brilliant Frédéric Villeroux, the French blind football team were crowned European champions this Sunday against England, for the seco
  
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• Good news as £60m Bradley Barcola alternative forward says yes to Liverpool deal

  24-08-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Good news as £60m Bradley Barcola alternative forward says yes to Liverpool dealLiverpool need to watch out. Because Arsenal aren’t going away in this transfer battle over Bradley Barcola. The Paris Saint-Germain attacker - under contract until 2028 - is not going to play for Luis Enrique’s side again until his future is sorted out.Barcola, 23, is believed to be open to a move to Anfield should the two clubs be able to come to terms. The sticking point is - and always has been
  
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• An Egyptian international is on his way out of Manchester City

  24-08-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An Egyptian international is on his way out of Manchester CityEnzo Maresca put the possibility of Omar Marmoush leaving Manchester City firmly on the table during his team’s preseason tour of Asia. Maresca revealed that the Egyptian international wanted to play regularly after being reduced to a squad player, or Erling Haaland’s backup at City. It now looks like Marmoush will get his wish. Omar Marmoush is set to join Tottenham on loan for the 2026-27 season as he becomes another pla
  
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• Arbeloa v Alonso: Benitez on his former players turned managers

  24-08-2026 09:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso won three major trophies with Spain together [Getty Images]When former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is asked whether he had expected his then-players Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa to become managers, his response is brutally honest."Alonso, yes. Arbeloa, not really," he says. "For me, Arbeloa was a surprise."Almost 20 years after Benitez brought them together at Anfield, the pair will go head-to-head as Arbeloa's Fulham host Alonso's Chelsea on Monday.The pair
  
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• No more Bellingham vs Guler dilemma: Jose Mourinho finds a solution to fit Real Madrid duo together

  24-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No more Bellingham vs Guler dilemma: Jose Mourinho finds a solution to fit Real Madrid duo togetherFor much of the summer, the question surrounding Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler appeared quite simple: could both players fit into the same Real Madrid starting XI?As such, Jose Mourinho’s first La Liga line-up may have provided the answer.Bellingham and Guler started together against Espanyol, and Real Madrid’s opening goal offered a small but telling glimpse of how the Portuguese mana
  
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