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• Liverpool legend backs forward to silence critics

  17-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend backs forward to silence criticsAlexander Isak Backed to Thrive in Andoni Iraola’s New Liverpool SystemLiverpool enter the 2026/27 season in a very different place to the one they occupied 12 months ago. After storming to the Premier League title in 2024/25 by a 10-point margin, the following campaign brought a sharp regression, managerial change and the start of another reset at Anfield.Arne Slot’s departure was followed by the appointment of Andoni Iraola, while Mo
  
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• Real Madrid blockbuster new signing impressing everyone at the club

  17-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid blockbuster new signing impressing everyone at the clubWith the new season just around the corner and the pre-season campaign finally over, Real Madrid have started preparing for the season opener against Espanyol.Youngsters like Alex Ciria and Mario Rivas have already impressed, it is imperative that Real Madrid’s new signings also make an immediate impact, if the club are to challenge Barcelona this season.Thankfully for Los Blancos, it appears big-name signing Yan Diomande i
  
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• Man United legend Rooney reveals he had a chance to join Barcelona: ‘There was a small possibility’

  17-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United legend Rooney reveals he had a chance to join Barcelona: ‘There was a small possibility’Very often, legends who have retired from the sport reveal small anecdotes from their careers where they came close to joining one club or another.It often allows fans to dream of a “what could have been” scenario and how that particular player could have fitted into their club at that time.Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has now revealed he would have loved to play fo
  
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• Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City opener was startlingly bad

  17-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elliot Anderson, Enzo Maresca and Mateo Kovacic endured a tough afternoon on Sunday. Composite: Guardian Design, Getty ImagesThere are caveats. It was only the Community Shield – and no side has gone on to win the league after lifting the Community Shield since 2018. It was against the league champions, whose preseason has involved far less strenuous travel than their own. By the time the season really gets going, there will be greater clarity in central midfield, with Rodri set to complet
  
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• Journalist claims talks will accelerate for top Liverpool target

  17-08-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist claims talks will accelerate for top Liverpool targetLiverpool Transfer Latest: Bradley Barcola Talks Accelerate as PSG Exit NearsLiverpool are moving into what Fabrizio Romano described as the key phase of their pursuit of Bradley Barcola, with the final fortnight of the summer transfer window now in focus. Reporting on his latest update, Romano made it clear that the France winger is firmly in Liverpool’s thinking as Paris Saint-Germain assess changes in their forward line.Rom
  
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• Dragojevic excited for 'maybe biggest derby on earth'

  17-08-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vanja Dragojevic is relishing the chance to play in "maybe the biggest derby on earth" when Rangers host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup next month.The 20-year-old midfielder has previously played in Belgrade's 'Eternal Derby' for Partizan, but has been told the Old Firm could surpass that experience.Dragojevic scored his first Rangers goal in Sunday's League Cup win over St Mirren, setting up a quarter-final clash against their Glasgow rivals."We're really happy that [the Celtic cup tie] will
  
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• Ipswich sign midfielder Ouattara from Strasbourg

  17-08-2026 16:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Abdoul Ouattara made his Ligue 1 debut in October 2024 against Paris St-Germain [Getty Images]Ipswich Town have completed the signing of midfielder Abdoul Ouattara from French club Strasbourg.The Ivorian, 20, joins on a five-year contract for a reported fee of £17m to reunite with manager Gary O'Neil, who was in charge of the Ligue 1 club last season."The Premier League is the best league in the world and as soon as I knew the opportunity was there, to play in England under a manager I hav
  
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• Roma focus on Fofana for €40m, forget Luis Henrique and Inter

  17-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma focus on Fofana for €40m, forget Luis Henrique and InterNow that Roma are close to Rodrigo Mora from FC Porto, they are putting their focus onto Olympique Lyonnais winger Malick Fofana, preferred to Inter’s Luis Henrique.Gian Piero Gasperini has been very vocal about the need for reinforcements in attack, and while Mora can play a wider role, he is generally more central.Fofana prefers Roma to GalatasarayBRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 07: Malick Fofana of Belgium runs with t
  
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• Nkunku close to Newcastle United for €30m, Gimenez eager for FC Porto

  17-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nkunku close to Newcastle United for €30m, Gimenez eager for FC PortoNewcastle United are reportedly the favourites ahead of Aston Villa for Milan striker Christopher Nkunku at €30m, while Santiago Gimenez is close to FC Porto.The Rossoneri are about to invest at least €50m including add-ons in Diego Moreira from RC Strasbourg, which means they need to raise funds with sales.Milan push Nkunku, Gimenez and Odogu outBOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 03: Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan
  
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• Khalaili agent explains why ‘first choice’ Inter couldn’t complete deal: ‘We laughed’

  17-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Khalaili agent explains why ‘first choice’ Inter couldn’t complete deal: ‘We laughed’The agent of new Crystal Palace signing Anan Khalaili has explained why his client was unable to join Inter despite them being his ‘first choice’, and claims that it only took two minutes to get the all-clear from doctors in the UK when a cardiac issue came up during his medical.Crystal Palace have recently announced their signing of right winger Khalaili on a permanent,
  
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• Ghedjemis bidding war aims for €20m with Besiktas, Monaco, Celtic and Rangers

  17-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ghedjemis bidding war aims for €20m with Besiktas, Monaco, Celtic and RangersAS Monaco have reportedly raised their bid for Frosinone and Algeria winger Fares Ghedjemis, as Besiktas, Celtic and Glasgow Rangers struggle to keep up.The player who turns 24 next month has been in the middle of a genuine bidding war all summer, with Frosinone comfortable in the knowledge they can hold out for a big sale.Ghedjemis value has sky rocketedREGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – MARCH 09: Fares Ghedj
  
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• Coppa Italia First Round Live including Sassuolo-Cesena and Palermo-Lecce

  17-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coppa Italia First Round Live including Sassuolo-Cesena and Palermo-LecceCheck the official line-ups and follow the live scores from today’s final Coppa Italia First Round ties, Sassuolo-Cesena, Pisa-Empoli, Cremonese-Sampdoria and Palermo-Lecce.The tournament concludes its opening phase and after tonight there will be only 32 teams left in the running to succeed Inter as trophy holders.There is no provision for extra time, so if the two sides are level after 90 minutes, then the match goe
  
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• Real Madrid youth duo makes a solid impression ahead of new season

  17-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youth duo makes a solid impression ahead of new seasonFollowing a 3-0 win over Schalke in the final friendly, Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid looks prepared for the season ahead, as conceded by the manager himself.During the course of the pre-season campaign, the Portuguese coach has tried hard to rekindle the winning spirit and togetherness within the squad.And while much of the focus has been on new signings, Mourinho has done well to integrate some of the talented youth players
  
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• Barcelona youngster completes loan move with buy option to Spanish club – Romano

  17-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youngster completes loan move with buy option to Spanish club – RomanoAccording to Fabrizio Romano, FC Barcelona youngster Aron Yaakobishvili has signed his contract as a new UD Almeria player.The 20-year-old La Masia shot-stopper will join the Spanish club on a season-long loan deal, with the agreement including a clause for them to buy 50% of the player’s economic rights from the Catalans next year.Yaakobishvili bids goodbyeYaakobishvili spent the last season away on loan
  
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• How Penrice's dream debut helped ignite McInnes' Rangers reign

  17-08-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Debutant James Penrice scored and assisted in Rangers' 5-1 win over St Mirren [SNS]Amid a four-game winless start to Rangers' season, the arrival of James Penrice came with little fanfare.While rival fans attempted to poke fun at the Ibrox club for signing another former Hearts player, supporters of the Govan side were left somewhat underwhelmed.However, with first-choice left-back Tuur Rommens out injured, Penrice showed 24 hours later that he can be a vital addition for manager Derek McInnes i
  
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• Arsenal braced for Premier League offers for 19yo

  17-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal braced for Premier League offers for 19yoArsenal believe Premier League clubs are set to join the race for Ethan Nwaneri, having already received an enquiry from Galatasaray and a bid from AC Milan.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that there’s a lot of interest in Ethan Nwaneri ahead of the final few weeks of the transfer window, with AC Milan, Galatasaray, and German clubs among those to make contact with Arsenal already.Romano adds that Arsenal believe P
  
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• Tzolis' wings clipped at Canaries

  17-08-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal moved for ChristosTzolis after the best season of his career where he was involved in 40 goals, scoring 17 times and providing 23 assists as Club Brugge were crowned league champions in Belgium.But before that there had been struggles, notably during his three years at Norwich, scoring just three times in 30 appearances between 2021-2024.He impressed while on loan at German second-tier side Fortuna Dusseldorf in 2023-24, where he scored 24 goals in 35 games before he left N
  
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• Suzuki 'looks very exciting'

  17-08-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who Aston Villa are close to signing, and whether he has the potential to be number one this season. Here are some of your comments:Steve: After Emi Martinez, this is a big goal to fill. Looks like some very clever succession planning might have happened by luck. Bizot is a good keeper, but not quite Champions League and Premier League standard week in, week out. Now we have two class keepers for a season, then let Emi g
  
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• Monaco submit new Fares Ghedjemis offer, Celtic and Rangers exit race for Algeria international

  17-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco submit new Fares Ghedjemis offer, Celtic and Rangers exit race for Algeria internationalAS Monaco have submitted a new bid for Algeria international Fares Ghedjemis (23), according to a report from Foot Mercato, as the Principality club step up their attempts to source a replacement for Maghnes Akliouche, who left to join Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month.Ghedjemis, who excelled with Frosinone in Serie B last season, helping the club to secure promotion to Italy’s top
  
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• 'It's a shame, but it's necessary' - fans on Vicario's expected exit

  17-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether Tottenham need to replace Vicario, with the goalkeeper closing in on a loan move to Juventus.Here are some of your comments:Aston: We don't need a replacement for Vicario. Ever since Kinsky was made number one, it's clear who the better keeper is. Vic wanted out, he's getting what he wants. We already have enough quality cover in the form of Dubravka and Austin.Dan: Before the window, I was expecting Vicario to leave and a replacement be brou
  
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• 'A long time since I experienced that much joy'

  17-08-2026 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]I jumped from my seat. Punched the air. And screamed until my throat felt hoarse. Burnley had scored a late, late equaliser in a pulsating game, with no VAR to destroy the joy, and the Turf Moor faithful had nothing to do but glance briefly at the flag and raise the roof.It has been such a very long time since I experienced that level of joy at a club football match.So much has already been written about the misery of the past three seasons and how the football was becoming almost too unbea
  
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• Barcelona in contact with Manchester United forward’s camp over potential return – report

  17-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona in contact with Manchester United forward’s camp over potential return – reportWhen Barcelona announced the signing of Anthony Gordon earlier in the summer, it seemed like the end of the road for Marcus Rashford.The English international had an excellent loan spell in Catalonia, but Barcelona opted not to trigger his permanent purchase clause and instead went for a longer-term option in Gordon.Rashford eventually returned to Old Trafford, but his future is far from certain
  
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• West Ham’s Jean-Clair Todibo willing to make financial sacrifice to complete Marseille move

  17-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham’s Jean-Clair Todibo willing to make financial sacrifice to complete Marseille moveOlympique de Marseille’s focus is still firmly on ensuring that players leave the club, however, as the Ligue 1 season approaches, they are also working on incomings, namely Jean-Clair Todibo (26), as per a report from Foot Mercato.The former Barcelona and OGC Nice defender is looking to leave West Ham United this summer, following the club’s relegation to the EFL Championship. Talks
  
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• Martinez in limbo, with Villa future uncertain

  17-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Emi Martinez has made 256 appearances for Aston Villa in six years [Getty Images]Emi Martinez is facing an uncertain future after his proposed move to Juventus collapsed.The 33-year-old Argentine has become a World Cup winner while playing for Aston Villa, and has twice been voted the world's best goalkeeper.Yet as Villa prepare to start the new Premier League season at Brighton on Sunday, Martinez finds himself in limbo again, with his replacement about to arrive.Zion Suzuki is due to join from
  
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• Chelsea slap eye-watering £100m price tag on Manchester City target Pedro Neto

  17-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea slap eye-watering £100m price tag on Manchester City target Pedro NetoChelsea have slapped an eye-watering £100 million price tag on forward Pedro Neto. Manchester City have been linked with an interest in Neto. The Citizens view the 26-year-old as a potential replacement for Savinho, who has become a key target for Tottenham Hotspur. A deal for Neto is not expected to be easy, as Chelsea are demanding a hefty £100m fee to sanction a sale this summer (the Dail
  
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• 💸 Galatasaray-Leao, Roma-Fofana 🧨 Di Gregorio out: today's deals 🤑

  17-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💸 Galatasaray-Leao, Roma-Fofana 🧨 Di Gregorio out: today's deals 🤑It’s championship week. The new Serie A season is getting closer and closer, and it will officially kick off on Saturday with the first round’s opening matches.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!There are no shortage of surprises in the transfer market today either, with the latest updates on negotiations involving Italy&rsquo
  
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• Official | Borussia Dortmund sign Giannis Konstantelias from PAOK

  17-08-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Borussia Dortmund sign Giannis Konstantelias from PAOKBorussia Dortmund have completed the signing of Giannis Konstantelias from Greek side PAOK, the club has announced. The attacking midfielder completed his medical last Sunday, with both clubs already in full agreement over the transfer. The 23-year-old Greek International will sign a contract until 2030 and sign for a fee of €26m gauranteed, plus €6m in add-ons. The realistic package is expected to be closer to
  
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• Report: The shirt number Rodri has requested to wear at Barcelona

  17-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: The shirt number Rodri has requested to wear at BarcelonaBarcelona reached an agreement in principle with Manchester City to sign Rodri in a deal worth around €76.5 million.The Spaniard is set to arrive in the Catalan capital later today before undergoing his medical at the club’s facilities tomorrow.The idea is to present Rodri in front of the Camp Nou during the Joan Gamper Trophy against Al Hilal.Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Rodri is set to be handed a very familiar s
  
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• Glimpses of positivity despite Rams defeat

  17-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images][BBC]Derby County do not have the best opening day record, with their last win coming in July 2022, when they secured a 1-0 victory at home to Oxford United in League One.It felt as though they were on course to break that curse after 45 minutes at The Valley on Saturday, as they took a 1-0 lead into the interval courtesy of a well-worked breakaway and a composed finish from Sam Szmodics.However, despite Derby's lively start, history did in fact repeat itself. A second-half turnaro
  
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• Chelsea 2026/27 Premier League preview: Top-four finish the minimum target

  17-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea 2026/27 Premier League preview: Top-four finish the minimum targetAfter becoming one of the Premier League’s main ‘banter clubs’ last season, Chelsea will head into the 2026/27 season with a point to prove.The scattergun approach to transfer business coupled with impatience towards managers ultimately took a heavy toll on the Blues’ fortunes last term.Xabi Alonso has been appointed to steady the ship, and it will be intriguing to see if he can get Chelsea heading
  
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