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• Lynch declines to comment on McClean's 'issues' post

  02-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish Premier DivisionSt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 1 Derry City FTJames McClean did not feature in Thursday's European loss to Rijeka or in Sunday's draw with St Patrick's Athletic [Getty Images]Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch did not comment on James McClean's social media about "issues at the club", which came after the Candystripes' European exit on Thursday.Lynch was speaking after Derry's 1-1 draw at St Patrick's Athletic on Sunday in the League of Ireland Premier Division, for which McClean
  
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• Rodri asks Man City permission to skip training as Barcelona hope to complete deal by Monday

  14-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri asks Man City permission to skip training as Barcelona hope to complete deal by MondayBarcelona have been in negotiations with Manchester City for quite some time now to try to reach an agreement for the transfer of Rodri.It has been almost a week since the 30-year-old Ballon d’Or winner gave Barça the green light and agreed personal terms.Since then, Rodri has been patiently waiting for the two clubs to reach an agreement on a transfer fee, but that has not happened yet.Now,
  
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• Real Madrid midfield still searching for rhythm; transfer move could now depend on key condition

  14-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfield still searching for rhythm; transfer move could now depend on key conditionReal Madrid’s midfield situation remains one of the key talking points this transfer window, but the club may be forced to stand still unless there is a change within the current squad.According to El Larguero, Real Madrid are not entirely satisfied with how their midfield is functioning, with the current group still struggling to find the right rhythm. However, any new move in the market a
  
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• Real Madrid agree €10m La Fabrica sale as striker heads to Strasbourg

  14-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid agree €10m La Fabrica sale as striker heads to StrasbourgReal Madrid have generated a lot of money this summer from player sales, while funds have also been raised via the triggering of sell-on clauses. The club is not finished yet in this regard, and they agreed their latest departure in the last 24 hours.Over the last few years, Real Madrid have targeted the sales of La Fabrica talents, with all deals including a sell-on clause and/or buy-back clause. This summer alone, they h
  
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• 🥐 Busy transfer market, 5️⃣ stories to start Friday

  14-08-2026 08:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Busy transfer market, 5️⃣ stories to start FridayThe summer transfer market is entering its most frantic phase, with astronomical moves among Europe’s football giants. From the imminent agreement between FC Barcelona and PSG for Ferran Torres to Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero’s triumphant arrival in the Spanish capital, the sports headlines this August 13 are packed with plot twists, multimillion-euro deals, and institutional decisions that will shape the 2
  
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• Can Chelsea go from 10th to title again?

  14-08-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can Xabi Alonso get more out of Cole Palmer and co this season? [Getty Images]Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League 10 years ago but incredibly were champions of England just a year later under new manager Antonio Conte.After finishing in the same position last season, with no European football again and a new manager in Xabi Alonso, can the Blues repeat the feat?A similar situationChelsea's Premier League record in 2025-26 is almost identical to when they finished mid-table under interim
  
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• Real Madrid hit by major defensive shortage ahead of La Liga opener

  14-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid hit by major defensive shortage ahead of La Liga openerReal Madrid are heading into the start of the new La Liga season with an early concern at the heart of their defence, as injuries have left Jose Mourinho with only three fit senior centre-backs for the opening match against Espanyol.According to AS, Eder Militao is still recovering from the long-term injury issues that affected him last season, while Raul Asencio is expected to spend around six weeks on the sidelines after suffer
  
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• Barcelona structure Ferran Torres’s PSG sale to avoid €10 million Manchester City payment

  14-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona structure Ferran Torres’s PSG sale to avoid €10 million Manchester City paymentBack when Barcelona signed Ferran Torres in 2022, the Catalan club were going through one of their most difficult periods as a footballing institution.Years of financial mismanagement by former presidents had finally caught up with Barça, with the club losing their best ever player, Lionel Messi, in the summer before the season.The club had virtually no money to spend for two or three succe
  
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• New Zealand break with OFC to withdraw Infantino support

  14-08-2026 08:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Infantino would require 106 votes to win a fourth term as Fifa president [Getty Images]New Zealand have broken rank with Oceania's football governing body to become the latest nation to withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino.Infantino has lost support from three regional confederations - Europe's Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Concacaf (North and Central America and the Caribbean) - over his aborted plans to sell 20% of the World Cup's commercial rights to private
  
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• Juventus finalising Jhon Lucumí deal, announcement imminent

  14-08-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus finalising Jhon Lucumí deal, announcement imminentIn recent hours, several outlets have confirmed that Juventus have agreed a deal in the region of €20 million for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumí.As further confirmed by ilBiancoNero editorial director Romeo Agresti, Juve are close to finalising the deal with the 28-year-old Colombia international, who is set to earn a net annual salary of €2.5 million per year, marking a significant bump on his last contract with th
  
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• New-look Championship returns with competitive twist but old shadows linger

  14-08-2026 08:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After the most dramatic play-off campaign of all, the Championship’s play-offs will be bigger than ever this season. The two developments are actually unconnected, but the most lucrative match in global football took a new turn, and England’s second flight gained more attention across the footballing planet, after a scandal that soon acquired its own name: Spygate.As the Championship restarts this weekend, it is with a warning that standing behind a tree and filming a training sessio
  
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• 🗞️ LaLiga returns, Ferran heads to Paris... Friday’s back pages

  14-08-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ LaLiga returns, Ferran heads to Paris... Friday’s back pagesThe sports front pages for August 14, 2026 are dominated by the imminent transfer of Ferran Torres to PSG for 50 million, the Rodri saga between Barça and Manchester City, the start of the league season, and the latest transfer market moves.Marca: "The best league in the world is back"Marca devotes its front page to the start of the league season under the slogan "The best league in the world is back / Whe
  
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• Real Madrid’s links to Arsenal midfielder have ‘no basis’ – report

  14-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s links to Arsenal midfielder have ‘no basis’ – reportThe midfield remains a position Real Madrid have not satisfactorily reinforced this summer despite bringing in Bernardo Silva, and the fact that the club were pushing for Rodri in itself is testament to the fact that there is a palpable void.The Spaniard’s rejection, however, triggered a series of reports from the Valdebebas conveying faith in the existing squad, and it now appears that Jose Mourinho
  
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• Barcelona target left out of Al-Hilal squad as tension grows over stalled transfer

  14-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona target left out of Al-Hilal squad as tension grows over stalled transferBarcelona have been trying to wrap up a deal with Al Hilal for Joao Cancelo since the start of the summer transfer window.The Portuguese full-back left a lasting impression during his loan spell at the Catalan club in the second half of last season.He predominantly played at left-back, displacing Alejandro Balde as Hansi Flick’s first choice in that position.Cancelo has made it clear that he wants out of Al H
  
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• 📅 When to hold your fantasy draft? Three options, new for 26/27 ⚠️

  14-08-2026 07:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📅 When to hold your fantasy draft? Three options, new for 26/27 ⚠️The liturgical moment par excellence for every fantasy manager is getting closer and closer. And along with the draft, the first big dilemma of the season is also right on time—the one capable of testing friendships, WhatsApp groups, and vacation calendars: when should you hold the Fanta draft?Follow Napoli-Aris Thessalonikilive on OneFootball! Click here and find out how to watch it. Obviously, the
  
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• How Maresca's Man City are shaping up compared with Guardiola

  14-08-2026 07:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has no easy task following Pep Guardiola's impressive 10-year act. For many, his appointment suggests a continuation in tactical approach.But Maresca, despite clearly being inspired by his former mentor, has his own style and one which we have started to see emerge across City's pre-season.Maresca's principles mirror GuardiolaTo understand Maresca's City we need to provide some context about Guardiola's.Guardiola, by some, is mistakenly thought
  
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• Corby Town target National League after takeover

  14-08-2026 07:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Corby Town currently ply their trade in the eighth tier of English football [Getty Images]The new owners of a non-league football club have stated an ambition to reach the National League for the first time.Corby Town are currently members of the Northern Premier League's Midlands Division - the eighth tier of the English game.Chris Mallender, the former chief executive of Corby Borough Council, said he and investors Raj Uppal, Ben Cripps and Craig Nolan wanted to make "an immediate impact" with
  
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• MLS thrashed Liga MX in the Leagues Cup

  14-08-2026 07:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MLS thrashed Liga MX in the Leagues CupThe group stage of the binational tournament has ended, and the U.S. league once again came out on top over the Mexican league.Out of the 54 matches played, MLS recorded 32 wins compared to Liga MX’s 22.Once again, the tournament shows that Mexican teams need to seek equal conditions, since playing most of the games on U.S. soil puts them at a disadvantage.Eight teams remain in the hunt for the championship, while local leagues resume action this week
  
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• Fresh start for County with new boss Mullins

  14-08-2026 06:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hayden Mullins made 128 appearances for Portsmouth, scoring three goals. [Huw Evans Picture Agency]For the 14th consecutive season, Newport County are preparing for the beginning of a League Two campaign.Under the leadership of former Premier League winner Christian Fuchs, the Exiles narrowly avoided relegation after a dramatic 2-1 win away at Barrow on the final day of last season.Many hoped this would spark a period of much-needed stability for the club, until the former Austrian international
  
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• Three clubs, six derbies as Welsh rivals collide

  14-08-2026 05:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swansea, Wrexham and Cardiff have been in the same division at the same time on only six previous occasions[Getty Images/Huw Evans Picture Agency]The year was 1981. A pint was 50p, Prince Charles married Lady Diana and Only Fools and Horses graced TV screens for the very first time.In the Football League, meanwhile, Cardiff City, Swansea City and Wrexham were rivals - until May, at least - in what was then called Division Two.At no point since have Wales' three heavyweight clubs competed with on
  
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• Swans new boy Welsh ready to step up

  14-08-2026 05:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Rex Features]Defender Stephen Welsh is ready to hit the ground running for Swansea City in the Championship after Cameron Burgess' injury blow.The Swans get their league campaign under way with a trip to Stoke on Saturday (15:00 BST).Welsh will hope to make his club debut after he was an unused substitute in last weekend's 1-0 Carabao Cup defeat by Birmingham.Vitor Matos had made all five of his allowed changes by the time that Burgess landed awkwardly, with a scan confirming that the Australia
  
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• How the 2026 Leagues Cup quarter-finals will unfold

  14-08-2026 05:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How the 2026 Leagues Cup quarter-finals will unfoldAfter a week full of soccer and head-to-head matchups between MLS and Liga MX teams.We now know the top four teams from each league and how the quarterfinals of the binational tournament will be played.León vs. Real Salt LakeAmérica vs. Columbus CrewToluca vs. Austin FCMonterrey vs. Chicago FireWhich team will win the 2026 Leagues Cup?This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original ver
  
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• 🤣 Rivals, and Palmeiras fans, mock Botafogo's Sula humiliation

  14-08-2026 05:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤣 Rivals, and Palmeiras fans, mock Botafogo's Sula humiliationBotafogo were humiliated by Cienciano at the altitude of Cusco.NEVER before had a Brazilian team conceded six goals to a foreign side in Conmebol competitions.It was also the biggest defeat ever suffered by a Brazilian club in Sudamericana history.The 6-1 loss that left Botafogo in a tough spot sparked celebrations among their Rio rivals.There were also plenty of Palmeiras fans bringing up the Danilo transfer talks.Check out s
  
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• 🤣 Online banter went wild! Botafogo make history in defeat; find out

  14-08-2026 05:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤣 Online banter went wild! Botafogo make history in defeat; find outBotafogo made history (for the wrong reasons) after being humiliated by Cienciano at the altitude of Cusco. NEVER before had a Brazilian team conceded SIX GOALS to a foreign side in Conmebol competitions.It was also the BIGGEST DEFEAT ever suffered by a Brazilian team in the history of the Copa Sudamericana.The 6-1 loss that left Glorioso in a tough spot sparked celebrations among their Rio rivals, for example.There were
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | Bayer 04 Leverkusen

  14-08-2026 04:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | Bayer 04 LeverkusenOur next Get German Football News Bundesliga 2026/27 tactical preview takes us back to the realm of Germany’s red company team. Last year, Bayer Leverkusen constituted one half of the Bundesliga “XXL Umbruch” clubs looking to turn their fortunes around with a new coach and an almost entirely revamped roster. From a performance-based perspective, RB Leipzig certainly accomplished more than Leverkusen. That
  
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• Corinthians survive tough tie and red card, return alive from Argentina

  14-08-2026 04:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Corinthians survive tough tie and red card, return alive from ArgentinaThe Gigante de Arroyito hosted a tense and hard-fought clash this Thursday (13).And Corinthians can even celebrate the 0-0 draw with Rosario Central on Argentine soil.It was the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.Which ended with Timão fully committed to containing the opponent’s momentum.Check out the highlights soon. 
  The opening half was FIERY!There was no shortage of scuffles. And desire (oft
  
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• Corinthians survive scrappy game, red card and return alive from Argentina

  14-08-2026 04:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Corinthians survive scrappy game, red card and return alive from ArgentinaThe Gigante de Arroyito hosted a tense and hard-fought clash this Thursday (13).And Corinthians can even celebrate the 0-0 draw with Rosario Central on Argentine soil.It was the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16.Check out the highlights soon. 
  The opening half was FIERY!There was plenty of chaos. And plenty of desire (often too much) right from the first half in Rosario.Campaz was the most dangerous playe
  
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• Corinthians survive scrap, red card and come back 'alive' from Argentina

  14-08-2026 04:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Corinthians survive scrap, red card and come back 'alive' from ArgentinaThe Gigante de Arroyito hosted a tense and hard-fought clash this Thursday (13).And Corinthians can certainly celebrate the 0-0 draw with Rosario Central on Argentine soil.It was the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.And it ended with Timão fully committed to containing the home side’s momentum.Check out the highlights soon. 
  The opening stage was FIERY!There was plenty of chaos. And plenty of
  
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• 🎥 Botafogo thrashed, in big trouble in the Copa Sul-Americana

  14-08-2026 04:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Botafogo thrashed, in big trouble in the Copa Sul-AmericanaBotafogo made its task of reaching the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals much harder.Playing at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium, 3,350 meters above sea level, Glorioso was thrashed 6-1 by Cienciano this Thursday (13).There was controversial VAR, a goalkeeper blunder, and a center-forward hat-trick.Check out the highlights below.
  Did you catch the score?The Peruvian side got the first goal in the 18th minute, thanks to Succa
  
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• 🎥 Botafogo thrashed and left in trouble in the Copa Sul-Americana

  14-08-2026 04:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Botafogo thrashed and left in trouble in the Copa Sul-AmericanaBotafogo made their mission of reaching the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals much harder.Playing at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium, 3,350 meters above sea level, Glorioso were thrashed 6-1 by Cienciano this Thursday (13).There was controversial VAR, a goalkeeper blunder, and a center-forward hat-trick.
  Did you catch the score?The Peruvian side got the first after 18 minutes, thanks to Succar.The second came amid cont
  
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