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• Liverpool targets both excluded from squad

  17-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool targets both excluded from squadLiverpool Transfer Interest in Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye Grows After PSG Squad OmissionLiverpool’s search for extra firepower before the summer transfer window closes appears to have taken another notable turn, with Paris Saint-Germain forwards Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye left out of the squad for the Trophée des Champions clash against Lens.According to GFFN, both attackers are on Liverpool’s radar as the club explores w
  
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• Xavi Espart, Karim Adeyemi react after FC Basel 2-5 Barcelona: ‘Very difficult to make it here’

  17-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xavi Espart, Karim Adeyemi react after FC Basel 2-5 Barcelona: ‘Very difficult to make it here’Barcelona’s 5-2 victory over Basel produced several encouraging performances, but two players left a particularly strong impression: Xavi Espart and summer signing Karim Adeyemi.Espart was handed a starting role in central midfield and looked completely at home, while Adeyemi opened the scoring to register his first goal in a Barcelona shirt.With the La Liga opener against Elche appro
  
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• Real Madrid defender refuses to give up as Mourinho promises fair battle with summer signing – report

  17-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender refuses to give up as Mourinho promises fair battle with summer signing – reportMarc Cucurella’s arrival at Real Madrid has changed the picture at left-back, but Alvaro Carreras is not ready to step aside.According to MARCA (h/t Madrid Xtra), Carreras remains determined to fight for his place despite the arrival of the Spanish international from Chelsea. While Cucurella is expected to become Jose Mourinho’s preferred option once the La Liga season gets
  
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• Cole understands role as senior Exeter City player

  17-08-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reece Cole has played more games for Exeter City than any other player in the current squad [Shutterstock]Reece Cole says he understands his additional responsibilities as one of Exeter City's senior players this season.The 28-year-old was one of the most experienced members of a largely young Grecians side that lost 1-0 at Grimsby Town on Saturday.Having seen a number of departures over the summer following relegation, financially-stretched City have been forced to bring in younger players.Cole
  
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• BILD: Tension after Schalke-Real Madrid over three alleged kin of Güler

  17-08-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BILD: Tension after Schalke-Real Madrid over three alleged kin of GülerReal Madrid’s victory over Schalke 04 at the Veltins Arena was overshadowed by a regrettable incident in the stadium’s VIP area. According to the German newspaper BILD, three individuals claimed to be cousins of Real Madrid player Arda Güler. Their aim was to gain access to the area reserved for the Madrid squad and try to contact the Turkish international directly.As they did not have the required accre
  
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• Real Madrid revive interest in Spanish midfielder who could leave for a ‘suitable proposal’

  17-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid revive interest in Spanish midfielder who could leave for a ‘suitable proposal’Real Madrid have reportedly revived their interest in Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, with Jose Mourinho said to be a strong supporter of a potential move.According to Graeme Bailey, the Spanish midfielder has once again emerged on Real Madrid’s radar as Mourinho looks to add more experience and control to his midfield.Zubimendi only joined Arsenal last summer in a €65 million m
  
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• Hansi Flick drops major Barcelona transfer hint after Basel friendly: ‘We need a few more players’

  17-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick drops major Barcelona transfer hint after Basel friendly: ‘We need a few more players’Hansi Flick has hinted that Barcelona could still make further additions before the transfer window closes after watching his side come through another important pre-season test against Basel.The Barcelona manager was pleased with the overall performance, particularly after the team’s less convincing showing at the three-way tournament in Udine. With the La Liga opener against
  
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• Scotland boss to appoint ex-Premier League star as assistant - gossip

  17-08-2026 08:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Scotland boss to bring in former Premier League winger as assistant, while Hearts lodge a bid for a new striker...Sebastien Pocognoli will appoint his former Belgium team-mate Kevin Mirallas as his assistant coach when he takes charge of Scotland. (Scottish Sun)Hearts have made a move to sign a new striker by lodging a transfer offer for Rhode Island's American forward JJ Williams. (Edinburgh Evening News)Rangers and Celtic are set for another Ibrox cup showdown, but this time
  
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• Fabrizio Romano: Manchester City could still move for Chelsea star

  17-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano: Manchester City could still move for Chelsea starEnzo Fernandez in Focus as Manchester City Reassess Midfield PlansThe final days of a transfer window tend to compress football’s logic. Certainties loosen, hierarchies shift and, in the space of a few conversations, a squad can seem to belong to a different age. That is the atmosphere Fabrizio Romano described in his latest market update, a bulletin framed by urgency and velocity, “it’s going to be crazy busy fo
  
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• Stats that show Premier League is getting more competitive

  17-08-2026 08:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal's Community Shield victory over Manchester City was only their fourth win from 19 meetings this decade [Getty Images]Last season, the Premier League was arguably more competitive than it has been for years.While the 65 points between champions Arsenal and bottom side Wolves was around the average for a 38-game season (63), a real revolution took place in mid-table.Since the league was reduced to 20 teams in 1995-96, the gap between the top four and the bottom three – between what h
  
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• Watch: Vinicius’ reaction towards Schalke fans after being booed in Real Madrid win

  17-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Vinicius’ reaction towards Schalke fans after being booed in Real Madrid winVinicius Jr. found himself at the centre of attention during Real Madrid’s 3-0 victory over Schalke 04, although it was not his performance that generated the biggest reaction.The Brazilian forward was repeatedly booed by sections of the Schalke support, despite having no previous history with the German club and never having played at the stadium before.Every time Vinicius touched the ball, whistles f
  
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• Here we go: Barcelona reach agreement with Braga for €12 million transfer of 19-year-old midfielder

  17-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go: Barcelona reach agreement with Braga for €12 million transfer of 19-year-old midfielderBarcelona are set to part ways with promising midfielder Tommy Marques, with Portuguese club Braga reaching an agreement to sign the 19-year-old on a permanent transfer.Transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano has given the move his trademark “Here we go”, confirming that the agreement between Barcelona and Braga is now in place.The deal will see Barcelona receive €10 millio
  
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• Dublin Dons? The failed attempt to bring a Premier League club to Ireland

  17-08-2026 08:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "People would be laughing now but it's something that would have worked, no doubt about it."This weekend, and across each one to follow through the Premier League season, thousands will make the journey from all over the island of Ireland to take in a game from England's top flight. Indeed, despite increased interest in the league from all four corners of the globe, those making the short trip from across the Irish Sea still account for the greatest number of travelling supporters each season.Su
  
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• 🥐 Surprises in the Super Cups, transfers... Monday's 5️⃣ stories

  17-08-2026 08:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Surprises in the Super Cups, transfers... Monday's 5️⃣ storiesThe transfer market is shaking with the imminent agreement between Barça and Manchester City for Rodri Hernández, on a day when the Community Shield and the French Super Cup delivered major surprises in European football.Rodri, one step away from Camp NouFC Barcelona and Manchester City have finalized the transfer of Rodrigo Hernández, pending only the official announcement from both clubs.
  
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• Rodri to Barcelona: Manchester City agree €76.5m package as midfielder prepares to fly on Monday

  17-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri to Barcelona: Manchester City agree €76.5m package as midfielder prepares to fly on MondayBarcelona’s move for Rodri is now entering its final stage, with the Manchester City midfielder given authorisation to fly to Catalonia today ahead of completing his transfer.According to transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have already arranged Rodri’s medical, with the Spanish international expected to put pen to paper on a four-year contract running until 2030.The
  
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• Reason why Schalke fans booed Real Madrid’s new signing on debut

  17-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reason why Schalke fans booed Real Madrid’s new signing on debutMarc Cucurella’s Real Madrid debut was not entirely straightforward, despite the Spanish international helping his new side secure a comfortable 3-0 victory over Schalke 04.The left-back was among two Real Madrid players targeted by sections of the home support, with Vinicius Jr. also receiving abuse during the match. For Cucurella, however, the hostile reaction appeared to come from an incident that Germany fans ha
  
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• Three takeaways from FC Basel 2-5 Barcelona | Pre-season Friendly

  17-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three takeaways from FC Basel 2-5 Barcelona | Pre-season FriendlyThe Joan Gamper Trophy is traditionally Barcelona’s curtain-raiser to the new season, and the Catalans played their final pre-season friendly ahead of that clash last night against FC Basel.The first-half of the game was rather tight and ended with both sides level with a 1-1 scoreline. Barcelona created the better chances, but Karim Adeyemi’s opener was crossed out by a Jean Doucoure banger.After the break, however, Ba
  
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• Huijsen, Courtois react after Schalke 0-3 Real Madrid: ‘Something I’ve always dreamed of’

  17-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Huijsen, Courtois react after Schalke 0-3 Real Madrid: ‘Something I’ve always dreamed of’Dean Huijsen enjoyed a special moment in Real Madrid’s 3-0 victory over Schalke 04 on Sunday, scoring a goal and speaking about what it means to wear the club’s famous number 4 shirt.The young centre-back, who grew up admiring Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos, admitted that taking on the number previously associated with his idol is something he had always hoped for.Huijsen also
  
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• Juventus step up Vicario talks - Monday's gossip

  17-08-2026 07:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus step up talks for Guglielmo Vicario and pull out of move for Emiliano Martinez, Manchester City face competition for Pedro Neto and Real Madrid want Martin Zubimendi.Juventus have stepped up discussions with Tottenham over a loan with an optionto buy29-year-old Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. (Sky Sports)Aston Villa's Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, will not be joining Juventus this summer following talks between the clubs. (Athletic - subscription required)Manchester
  
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• 🗞️ Rodri, signed, Madrid shows its hand... Monday's front pages

  17-08-2026 07:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Rodri, signed, Madrid shows its hand... Monday's front pagesThe full agreement between Barcelona and Manchester City for Rodri Hernández is shaking up the summer transfer market, while Real Madrid wrap up their preseason with a big win and LaLiga gets its first season underway.Real Madrid show their strengthThe Madrid-based press is focusing on the positive feelings around Real Madrid in the final stretch of their preparations. Marca leads its front page with the headlin
  
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• The area that Manchester City must strengthen stood out like a sore thumb against Arsenal

  17-08-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The area that Manchester City must strengthen stood out like a sore thumb against ArsenalHardly anything went right for Manchester City yesterday as they were comfortably beaten 3-0 by Arsenal in the FA Community Shield. Goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard saw Enzo Maresca’s side well beaten at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Looking at the match and how it transpired, there is one area of the pitch that City must strengthen before the transfer window
  
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• 🎥 Mora’s stunner against Cruz Azul

  17-08-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Mora’s stunner against Cruz AzulGilberto Mora continues to shine in Mexican soccer, and tonight he celebrated a tremendous goal on Matchday 4 of the 2026 Apertura.+
  The 17-year-old gem received the ball just past midfield and, after covering a long distance, fired a shot at the goal guarded by Kevin Mier to score Xolos’ second goal of the night."Morita" was the man behind Xolos’ victory and, for now, has them right on América’s heels at the top of the tab
  
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• 🎥 First title of his career: Toppmöller celebrates DFB-Pokal win

  17-08-2026 07:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 First title of his career: Toppmöller celebrates DFB-Pokal winDino Toppmöller and RC Lens have done it. In an intense 90 minutes featuring two red cards, the French Cup winners defeated reigning champions Paris in the Trophée des Champions.After the final whistle, the joy over the victory was, of course, boundless.For the former Frankfurt coach, it is the first title of his managerial career.After the match, the coach also gave a speech to the team. He definitely spoke
  
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• Ten new things every FPL manager should consider before new season

  17-08-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  So many new managers This looks like the most unpredictable Premier League season in years. Nine clubs (Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Ipswich and Newcastle) begin the season with new managers, with a further two in Michael Carrick at Manchester United and Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham Hotspur starting their first full season in charge. With so much change, it can be even more difficult to know how certain teams will line up to begin
  
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• FPL tips 2026/27: 44 players you should consider signing

  17-08-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With tens of millions of players across the world, Fantasy Premier League is back ahead of the new Premier League season, which starts on Friday as defending champions Arsenal kick off against Championship winners Coventry City. As always, FPL players are tasked with building a title-winning side with a fixed budget of £100m. Within that, players must get the balance right between the expensive premium picks who are likely to top the points tallies at the end of the 38-game season, along w
  
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• Changing times as Welsh blockbuster awaits

  17-08-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff City have not hosted Wrexham in a league fixture since March 2002 [Huw Evans Picture Agency/Getty Images]Cardiff City and Wrexham bid to bring the opening weekend of the new Championship season to a spectacular end with a blockbuster Monday night showdown in south Wales.The Bluebirds face the Red Dragons in a league match for the first time in 24 years, after Cardiff secured a return to the second tier at the first attempt.In addition to the eyes of those across the south and north of Wa
  
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• There looks to be a prime candidate for the number ten role at Manchester City

  17-08-2026 05:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There looks to be a prime candidate for the number ten role at Manchester CityManchester City are blessed to have two elite options to play in the number ten role in their squad. Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki are excellent in the role and both figure to play prominent roles for Enzo Maresca throughout the 2026-27 season. Phil Foden started in the role across Manchester City’s three preseason friendlies. He started again yesterday as City suffered a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the FA Community S
  
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• 📊 Sunday goal glut shakes up the Brasileirão, see the table

  17-08-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Sunday goal glut shakes up the Brasileirão, see the tableAfter a relatively “quiet” Saturday, Sunday (16) was a treat for football fans.After all, there were 22 goals in six matches (an average of 3.6 goals per game).The “strikers’ party” started early, with Chapecoense and Bahia drawing 3-3 at Arena Condá.In the 4pm kick-offs (Brasília time), six more goals!In Belo Horizonte, Atlético-MG thrashed Grêmio 3-0 at Arena MRV.A
  
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• 📊 Goal glut on Super Sunday shakes up the Brasileirão; updated table

  17-08-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Goal glut on Super Sunday shakes up the Brasileirão; updated tableAfter a relatively “quiet” Saturday, Sunday (16) was a treat for football fans.After all, there were 22 goals in six matches (an average of 3.6 goals per game).The “strikers’ party” started early, with Chapecoense and Bahia drawing 3-3 at Arena Condá.In the 4pm matches (Brasília time), six more goals!In Belo Horizonte, Atlético-MG crushed Grêmio 3-0 at Arena
  
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• 📊 Goal glut on Sunday shakes up the Brasileirão; see the table

  17-08-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Goal glut on Sunday shakes up the Brasileirão; see the tableAfter a relatively “quiet” Saturday, Sunday (16) was a treat for football fans.After all, there were 22 goals in six matches (an average of 3.6 goals per game).The “strikers’ party” started early, with Chapecoense and Bahia drawing 3-3 at Arena Condá.In the 4pm matches (Brasília time), six more goals!In Belo Horizonte, Atlético-MG crushed Grêmio 3-0 at Arena MRV.A
  
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