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• Liverpool dodge bullet as Richard Hughes failure may have saved them from disaster

  25-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool dodge bullet as Richard Hughes failure may have saved them from disasterLiverpool's fanbase haven't been the biggest supporters of Richard Hughes' transfer business this season. Before the campaign even kicked off, everyone knew that the Reds needed another rebuild.Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson all exited the club for free and, with Curtis Jones now also gone, there are so many gaps that the Reds still need to plug.Of course, Andoni Iraola can make do with what he h
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 1-2 Fenerbahçe: Les Gones crash out of Champions League race

  26-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 1-2 Fenerbahçe: Les Gones crash out of Champions League raceUEFA Champions League playoff round’s second leg, 26/08/26Lyon have lost their Champions League playoff round on aggregate against Fenerbahçe. The Istanbul-based side scored in quick succession in the first half to crush Lyon’s continental dreams. Malick Fofana halved the deficit, in vain. Les Gones will have to settle for Europa League football.The Match It was arguably Lyon’s
  
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• Liverpool transfer green light as phenom £55m Real Madrid forward wants move

  26-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer green light as phenom £55m Real Madrid forward wants moveLiverpool are running into difficulty over Yankuba Minteh. Brighton have jacked up the price for their Gambian winger. Richard Hughes slid an offer across the Seagulls’ desk last week worth £50m - which was immediately thrown in the bin.The Reds’ sporting director followed up with one worth £60m but again the South Coast side declined to do business.It was then reported that Brighton would n
  
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• Champions League 2026-27: Arsenal, PSG, Real Madrid, Barcelona among clubs in 36-team field

  26-08-2026 23:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Champions League trophy ahead of the 2026/27 European Club Football Season Kick-off.Claudio Lavenia - UEFA via Getty ImagesThe final seven spots in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League field have been secured as qualifying wrapped up this week. Sabah FK, Bodø/Glimt, LASK, AEK Athens, Viking FK, and Fenerbahçe will join 29 other teams in the tournament, which kicks off Sept. 8 with the League Phase portion.Here are the 36 teams that will be playing in Europe's highest competition
  
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• Lyon’s UCL elimination could facilitate Fofana-Roma deal

  26-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon’s UCL elimination could facilitate Fofana-Roma dealFor Gian Piero Gasperini, Roma’s squad isn’t complete yet. The Grugliasco-born coach hasn’t changed his mind even after the 4-0 victory over Fiorentina: they lack players who can make the team even more competitive, given their demanding schedule, including in the Champions League. The main target remains the right-footed left winger. The situation of Lyon’s Malick Fofana must be monitored. The French team was
  
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• Uefa to push to remove Infantino after dropping boycott

  26-08-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has been president of Fifa since February 2016 [Getty Images]Uefa will press on with its attempt to remove Gianni Infantino as Fifa president despite withdrawing the threat to boycott competitions.The 55 member associations, plus Europe's members on the Fifa Council, will on Thursday be presented with a letter which guarantees the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan will not be revived.The official removal of the boycott will be confirmed at Uefa's executive committee meeting in
  
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• Vrancken's side come of age as Hearts bid goodnight Vienna

  26-08-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts made it a night to remember in the Austrian capital [SNS]If 16 May was the day the dream ended, 26 August may well turn out to be when the next one started for Hearts.A mere three months on from a final-day defeat that denied Hearts a first Scottish top-flight title in 66 years, they have not only secured a tangible reward for finishing as runners-up, they did so with immense courage and togetherness.Thursday's victory over Rapid Vienna on penalties secured a place in Friday's league phas
  
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• League Cup third round draw live updates: Rules, start time, how to watch, qualified teams

  26-08-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nine Premier League teams competing in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League join the draw as the League Cup determines its third round ties on Wednesday.Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Spurs, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Liverpool will join a maximum of 11 other PL teams in the draw, as Leeds eliminated Nottingham Forest in a second-round tie on Tuesday.MORE — League Cup second round schedule, fixtures, resultsThe third round of the Leagu
  
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• Rangers Close In On £12m MLS Forward: Is This Deal Actually Worth It?

  26-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Close In On £12m MLS Forward: Is This Deal Actually Worth It?Rangers are in active negotiations with Portland Timbers over striker Kevin Kelsy, according to a report relayed by journalist Adrian Garces. The player has already signalled his willingness to move to Scotland, giving the deal a genuine chance of being completed before the window shuts.Rangers in talks with Portland Timbers over Kevin KelsyThe problem right now is money. Portland want £12 million for the 22-year-ol
  
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• Ebbsfleet pay tax debt but remain suspended

  26-08-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ebbsfleet United have had their first five games of the season postponed [Getty Images]Ebbsfleet United say they have settled an outstanding tax debt despite havingtheir suspension from the National League extended.Earlier this month, the Kent club's first three National League South games of the season were suspended because of ongoing financial problems.The National League announced in a statement on Wednesday afternoon that a review of the situation by its compliance and licensing committee h
  
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• Richard Hughes should hijack £25m deal, he’s perfect for Liverpool

  26-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes should hijack £25m deal, he’s perfect for LiverpoolLiverpool still need to do a lot of work to their team before the summer window slams shut at the end of the month. Most people thought that the Reds would make a lot of changes to their ranks and, while they've already welcomed three new players, four have left.And, to make things even worse, Mohamed Salah still hasn't been replaced yet.Indeed, Rio Ngumoha was used on the right against Newcastle on Sunday but, since h
  
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• Hearts defeat Rapid Wien on penalties despite a red card to qualify for the Conference League

  26-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts defeat Rapid Wien on penalties despite a red card to qualify for the Conference LeagueHeart of Midlothian are through to the Europa Conference League group stage after scaling past Rapid Wien in the play-offs with a red card, defying the odds.Hearts were held to a 2-2 draw in Scotland and came to Austria desperate not to falter on enemy territory. Unfortunately, they were down 1-0 in the 34th minute as Ercan Kara gave the home side the lead.Things went from bad to worse as Tomas Magn
  
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• West Ham United Close To Sealing £37m Left-Back Sale: The Case For Letting Him Go?

  26-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United Close To Sealing £37m Left-Back Sale: The Case For Letting Him Go?West Ham United and Brentford are closing in on an agreement over the sale of El Hadji Malick Diouf, according to a report relayed by French transfer journalist Santi Aouna. The two clubs are actively moving towards a deal for the 21-year-old Senegalese left-back, with only the final contractual details yet to be ironed out.West Ham United in advanced talks over £37m Brentford dealBrentford have tabled
  
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• Hearts mock Celtic collapse after dramatic Conference League play-off victory

  26-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts quickly poked fun at Celtic’s European misery after beating Rapid Vienna on penalties to book a place in this season’s Conference League. A night after Celtic collapsed against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-offs, surrendering a four-goal advantage in the tie to lose in extra time, the 10 men of Hearts overcame Tomas Magnusson’s red card to defeat Rapid away from home. Celtic pipped Hearts to the Premiership title on the last day of the season last
  
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• A big day of midfield restructuring has occured at Manchester City

  26-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A big day of midfield restructuring has occured at Manchester CityManchester City have landed a key piece of their midfield as they have confirmed the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. Bouaddi’s age, established talent and potential to grow see the Moroccan international loom as an important piece of Manchester City’s plans for this season and the future. However, as Bouaddi arrives in the building, a fan favourite has departed Manchester City. Nico Gonzalez has signed for Newcas
  
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• 📸 Middle finger at the stand! CL star squares up to home fans

  26-08-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Middle finger at the stand! CL star squares up to home fansIt was obvious that someone still had a score to settle. In the second leg of the Champions League playoffs between Lyon and Fenerbahçe, one of the visitors’ stars casually flashed the middle finger.Even during the warm-up, Mattéo Guendouzi couldn’t resist making a subtly unfriendly gesture toward the home end. The reason?
  Fenerbahçe’s midfield ace played for OL’s French rivals Olymp
  
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• Celtic Ready To Sell 28-Year-Old Amid Fresh Bids: Right Decision?

  26-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Ready To Sell 28-Year-Old Amid Fresh Bids: Right Decision?Celtic are ready to part company with Reo Hatate before the September transfer deadline, as per Glasgow World, with the 28-year-old Japanese midfielder seemingly no longer wanted at Parkhead.Celtic ready to sell Reo Hatate as transfer standoff intensifiesHatate wanted out from the opening weeks of the summer window. Celtic initially rejected bids from Panathinaikos, MLS and Austria, yet their stance has since softened. With two yea
  
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• Esposito agrees Sassuolo move as Pinamonti heads to Lazio

  26-08-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Esposito agrees Sassuolo move as Pinamonti heads to LazioSebastiano Esposito is set to join Sassuolo, with the forward moving to fill the gap created by Andrea Pinamonti’s departure for Lazio.According to Sky Sport Italia, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Neroverdi have reached an agreement with Esposito over personal terms and he is scheduled to undergo his medical on Thursday before signing.Esposito set to replace Pinamonti at SassuoloThe deal is structured as a swap of loans with Cagliari, with
  
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• 'We came here to dominate' - Pandur

  26-08-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Goalkeeper Ivor Pandur has urged Rangers to leave nothing to chance in the Czech Republic as he looks to fulfil his ambition of playing European football.The Croat, who moved to Ibrox from Hull this summer, has only experienced qualifiers in his career but stands on the brink of the Conference League proper as Rangers take a 1-0 first-leg lead to Jablonec."It's a big goal of mine and part of why I joined Rangers. It's the goal we want to pursue and I think we are all ready for it," said the 26-y
  
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• Transfer plans confirmed for Liverpool attacker

  26-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer plans confirmed for Liverpool attackerLiverpool have finally had clarification on the future of one of their attackers. The Reds now have less than a week to get all of their ducks in a row before the transfer window slams shut.Andoni Iraola has made three new additions to his squad already this summer and, while these were all positive purchases, it still doesn't none of them really scream title challengers.Indeed, Ronald Araujo is the highest-profile player that has been brought in bu
  
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• Chelsea Are In Talks To Land This Serie A Prospect: One For The Future?

  26-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are In Talks To Land This Serie A Prospect: One For The Future?In a recent report, Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport revealed that Chelsea are in talks to land Atalanta prospect Honest Ahanor. It has been mentioned that the Blues are eyeing a move to recruit the Italian centre-back in this transfer window.Ahanor’s Impressive Rise In Italian FootballAhanor enjoyed a solid campaign at the Italian club as he put in a series of impressive displays for them on the defensive end
  
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• Blackpool sign striker Yates and defender Earl

  26-08-2026 22:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jerry Yates scored four goals in 18 Championship appearances for Sheffield Wednesday last season [Shutterstock]Blackpool have re-signed Luton Town striker Jerry Yates on a season-long loan deal and brought in defender Josh Earl from Barnsley for an undisclosed fee.Yates, 29, previously scored 42 goals in 124 league appearances for the Tangerines between 2020 and 2023.He joined Luton from Swansea City last August but scored just twice in 22 League One appearances before moving to Sheffield Wednes
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool eyeing late move for €50m-rated midfielder

  26-08-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool eyeing late move for €50m-rated midfielderLiverpool Transfer News: Lamine Camara Emerges as Deadline Day Midfield TargetLiverpool’s final days of the transfer window appear increasingly likely to involve a familiar question. Does Andoni Iraola have enough in midfield?According to journalist Abdel Hamed, Liverpool remain interested in strengthening at No. 6 and would like to make a late move for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. It is an intriguing possibility, par
  
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• Ashley Cole steps away from England Under-21 coaching role

  26-08-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ashley Cole steps away from England Under-21 coaching roleChelsea legend Ashley Cole has stepped away from his coaching role with England Under-21s after playing a key role in one of the most successful periods in the Young Lions’ recent history, talkSPORT reports.The former England, Arsenal and Chelsea left-back joined the national team set-up in 2021 and helped them win back-to-back European U21 Championship titles in 2023 and 2025.Cole was part of Lee Carsley’s coaching team when
  
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• Arsenal Identify This Juventus Winger As A Target: What Will He Bring To North London?

  26-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Identify This Juventus Winger As A Target: What Will He Bring To North London?In a recent report, The Independent stated that Arsenal have identified Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as a target. It has been claimed that the Gunners consider the Turkish talent as an option if they fail to sign Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez this month.Yildiz’s Impressive Form In Serie AYildiz enjoyed an excellent run of form at the Turin club in the previous campaign when he produced a series o
  
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• Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea's Jackson

  26-08-2026 21:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nicolas Jackson has eight goals in 37 caps for Senegal and played at the World Cup in the summer [Getty Images]Aston Villa are close to an agreement to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £65m.There is a broad agreement between the clubs over the terms of a move for the 25-year-old, with Chelsea set to achieve their asking price with an initial sum of £47.5mwith £17.5m in add-ons. And if the Senegal international agrees personal terms and completes t
  
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• David pushes to stay at Juventus amid Hull, Atletico and Fiorentina links

  26-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  David pushes to stay at Juventus amid Hull, Atletico and Fiorentina linksJonathan David is resisting attempts to move him on from Juventus, with the Canada international determined to stay and win over Luciano Spalletti.According to IlBianconero, via CalcioMercato, there has been fresh contact in recent hours between the club and David’s representatives.Juventus continue to push for a solution while the forward holds his position, wanting to remain in Turin, convince the coaching staff and
  
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• Richard Hughes gets answer in deal for £50m African forward

  26-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Richard Hughes gets answer in deal for £50m African forwardLiverpool seem to be getting desperate.It’s been a week of transfer rejection - with two bids failing to hit the mark for Yankuba Minteh. The 22-year-old Gambian was approached for a deal by the Reds last week but Brighton turned down offers worth £50m and £60m for the right winger.Instead the Seagulls are looking for £80m before doing business for their left-footed star. Liverpool have turned to the market
  
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• Champions League play-offs: Lyon in nightmare against Fenerbahçe 🥶

  26-08-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League play-offs: Lyon in nightmare against Fenerbahçe 🥶The cold shower.On a mission to qualify for the Champions League, OL endured a nightmare start against Fenerbahçe.Fonseca’s men, who had secured a draw in the first leg in Turkey (1-1), were no doubt hoping to put the Istanbul side under pressure at home.Nothing went as planned.At half-time, Lyon were already trailing 2-0.
  In the 24th minute, Muriqi opened the scoring, showing great instinct in the Lyon
  
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• Champions League play-offs: Lyon in a nightmare against Fenerbahçe 🥶

  26-08-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League play-offs: Lyon in a nightmare against Fenerbahçe 🥶The cold shower.On a mission to qualify for the Champions League, OL are enduring a nightmare start against Fenerbahçe.Fonseca’s men, who had secured a draw in the first leg in Turkey, were no doubt hoping to put the Istanbul side under pressure at home.Nothing has gone as planned.After half an hour, Lyon are trailing 2-0.
  In the 24th minute, Muriqi opened the scoring with a sharp finish in the Lyon b
  
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