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• Maguire talks up improvements

  11-08-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Man Utd defender Harry Maguire thinks fans can expect "a lot better performances" from the team this season and has urged his fellow players to continue the momentum enjoyed under Michael Carrick so far.The Red Devils finished third in the league last season and qualified for the Champions League for the first time in three seasons.The achievement came despite the upheaval of a managerial change, with Carrick brought in to oversee the team before being given the role permanently."I
  
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• The new Manchester City manager has completed all of the preparation he can for what lies ahead

  12-08-2026 06:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The new Manchester City manager has completed all of the preparation he can for what lies aheadEnzo Maresca isn’t daunted by the challenge of succeeding Pep Guardiola as the manager of Manchester City. The Italian manager believes it is a privilege to be City’s manager. One thing Maresca will not be is under prepared for what lies in store for himself and his team. In a new interview with Sam Lee for The Athletic, all the work that Maresca has done to prepare himself for the job that
  
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• 📹 São Paulo draw at altitude, need MorumBIS to advance in Sula

  12-08-2026 04:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 São Paulo draw at altitude, need MorumBIS to advance in SulaAt nearly 4,000 meters above sea level in La Paz, Bolivia, São Paulo drew 1-1 with Bolívar this Tuesday (11) in the first leg of the 2026 Conmebol Sudamericana round of 16.Tricolor Paulista was well organized on the pitch and took the lead through Arboleda in the first half.It was the Ecuadorian center back’s first goal after leaving the club midway through the season, only to be brought back into th
  
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• 📸 Horrific injury in the Copa Libertadores

  12-08-2026 04:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Horrific injury in the Copa LibertadoresTiago Palacios suffered a chilling injury in the match between Estudiantes and Universidad Católica in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16.The Estudiantes player ended up with a huge lump on his face after a clash of heads with Valencia.Palacios was unable to continue in the match due to the safety protocol.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• 📹 Flu poor again, draw with Rivadavia complicates Libertadores

  12-08-2026 01:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Flu poor again, draw with Rivadavia complicates LibertadoresAt the Maracanã, Fluminense drew 0-0 with Independiente Rivadavia this Tuesday (11) in the first leg of the Conmebol Libertadores 2026 round of 16.The match highlighted the Tricolor side’s terrible form since returning from the World Cup. Since late July, the Rio team have drawn six matches and lost the derby against Vasco, which meant elimination from the Copa do Brasil.The game against Rivadavia exposed a team t
  
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• 📹 Flu poor again, draw with Rivadavia complicates Libertadores bid

  12-08-2026 01:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Flu poor again, draw with Rivadavia complicates Libertadores bidAt the Maracanã, Fluminense drew 0-0 with Independiente Rivadavia this Tuesday (11) in the first leg of the Conmebol Libertadores 2026 round of 16.Highlights coming shortlyThe match showed the terrible form of the Tricolor side since returning from the World Cup. From late July until now, the Rio team have drawn six matches and lost the derby against Vasco, which meant elimination from the Copa do Brasil.The game ag
  
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• 📋 São Paulo named to face Bolívar in Sul-Americana last-16 opener

  12-08-2026 01:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 São Paulo named to face Bolívar in Sul-Americana last-16 openerSão Paulo take the field this Tuesday (11) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), when they visit Bolívar in the first leg of the Conmebol Sudamericana 2026 Round of 16.The return leg will take place next Tuesday (18) at MorumBIS, at the same time.If they advance, Tricolor Paulista will face the winner of the Boca Juniors vs. Deportivo Recoleta tie.The tournament final is scheduled for November 21,
  
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• Journalist: Barcelona facing crucial decision over striker pursuit

  12-08-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Barcelona facing crucial decision over striker pursuitBarcelona transfer latest as Rodri bid rejected, Ferran Torres future debated and Hansi Flick reshapes squadBarcelona’s summer has quickened in pace and sharpened in intrigue. In a matter of days, the Catalan club have moved from routine squad management into the sort of transfer conversation that stirs the city, excites supporters and tests the hierarchy’s nerve. The Athletic reports that “This has been the busi
  
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• 🚨 Official: River v Santa Fe now has a date and kick-off time

  12-08-2026 00:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: River v Santa Fe now has a date and kick-off timeThe date and time for the matches between Independiente de Santa Fe and River Plate in the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 have been confirmed.The first leg will take place in Colombian territory on Wednesday, August 19, at 9:30 p.m. Argentina time and 7:30 p.m. Colombia time. Meanwhile, the second leg will be played in Argentina on the 26th of the same month at 9:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.The matchups were postponed due to the earthq
  
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• Hamer rejoins Coventry City on 'long-term' deal

  12-08-2026 00:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gustavo Hamer scored in the Championship play-offs in 2022-23 [Getty Images]Coventry City have re-signed midfielder Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United on a "long-term" contract for an undisclosed fee.The 29-year-old spent three years with the Sky Blues before moving to Sheffield United in 2023.He scored 19 goals in 132 appearances in his first spell at Coventry and was named their player of the year in 2021-22."To go to the Premier League with Coventry was something I always dreamt of so when t
  
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• Journalist: Real Madrid now prioritising departures over arrivals

  12-08-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Real Madrid now prioritising departures over arrivalsReal Madrid Transfers: Vinicius Junior Renewal, Yan Diomande Arrival and Rodri Setback ExplainedReal Madrid’s summer has moved with familiar calculation, glamour and a little tension, all of it framed by a club that rarely stands still for long. According to The Athletic, Madrid have now pushed decisively on two major fronts, securing the future of Vinicius Junior and adding another high-value young talent, while also confron
  
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• Pogba expected to have Monaco contract terminated

  11-08-2026 23:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pogba has made six appearances for Monaco since joining in June 2025 [Getty Images]Paul Pogba is expected to leave Monaco amid talks over a possible contract termination.The former World Cup winner joined the Ligue 1 side last summer after he was permitted to return to professional football after a doping suspension.Pogba signed a two year deal, which was due to run until the end of the forthcoming season.But a source has told the BBC discussions over an early exit are under way and are expected
  
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• Tottenham transfer plans revealed after Van de Ven breakthrough

  11-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham transfer plans revealed after Van de Ven breakthroughTottenham transfer latest as Van de Ven commits, Romero nears exit and attacking rebuild continuesTottenham Hotspur’s summer has carried the familiar tension of repair and reinvention, but this latest round of market noise offers something more encouraging for supporters seeking signs of a sturdier future. According to The Athletic, Spurs have made significant progress on one of the most important pieces of their squad planning
  
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• Done Deal: Ruggeri agrees personal terms with Aston Villa at total €26.5m transfer

  11-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Ruggeri agrees personal terms with Aston Villa at total €26.5m transferItaly international Matteo Ruggeri has agreed personal terms with Aston Villa, ready to fly out for his medical in a transfer from Atletico Madrid worth €25m plus €1.5m add-ons.The 24-year-old was a product of the Atalanta youth academy and only made the move to Atletico Madrid last summer for €17m plus up to €3m in performance-related bonuses.Ruggeri another Italy player in Premier LeagueB
  
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• Report Inter send Luis Henrique to Roma for total €30m, Frattesi to Lazio

  11-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Inter send Luis Henrique to Roma for total €30m, Frattesi to LazioMultiple reports suggest Roma have agreed a loan with potential obligation to buy Luis Henrique for a total €30m, while Inter are also close to a similar move with Lazio and Davide Frattesi.CAGLIARI, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 27: Luis Henrique Tomaz de Lima of Inter warms up ahead before the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Sant’Elia on September 27, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy
  
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• Aston Villa Ready To Cash In On 19-Year-Old: A Short-Sighted Call?

  11-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Ready To Cash In On 19-Year-Old: A Short-Sighted Call?Aston Villa are prepared to part ways with young defender Triston Rowe before the transfer window closes, according to a report from Pete O’Rourke. Villa will sanction a permanent exit, but insist on a buy-back option being baked into any agreement. That’s the bottom line.Aston Villa open the door on teenage defender ahead of deadlineRowe, 19-years-old, spent the 2025/26 campaign on a season-long loan with French Ligue
  
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• Coventry eye Mudryk on loan - Wednesday's gossip

  11-08-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coventry City interested in signing Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk on loan, Barcelona still chasing Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Manchester United make a move for Real Madrid striker Endrick.Chelsea are prepared to sanction a loan move for 25-year-old Ukraine winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, with Coventry City one of three Premier League clubs interested.(Football London)Barcelona remain in negotiations with Manchester City to sign Spain midfielder Rodri, 30, despite failing with a first bid last
  
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• What a mess! São Paulo bus seized with cannabis before Sula clash

  11-08-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What a mess! São Paulo bus seized with cannabis before Sula clashOver nearly 150 years of football in Brazil, the phrase "There are things that only happen to Botafogo" has turned into a kind of "intangible national heritage."But São Paulo Futebol Clube’s current situation is moving quickly toward replacing Glorioso in the national folklore.Quite simply, just hours before the first leg against Bolívar in the Conmebol Sudamericana 2026 round of 16, the bus that was supp
  
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• Enzo Maresca is reportedly eager to reunite with a midfielder he knows all too well

  11-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca is reportedly eager to reunite with a midfielder he knows all too wellThroughout the summer transfer window, Manchester City have been linked with moves for players that Enzo Maresca worked with during his time as Chelsea manager. The latest of those players is Enzo Fernandez. The Athletic reported earlier today that City have a strong interest in signing the combative, feisty and technically gifted midfielder. Now, Fabrizio Romano has reported that Maresca is eager to reunite with
  
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• Two clubs enter transfer tug-of-war for 'excellent' Liverpool sensation

  11-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two clubs enter transfer tug-of-war for 'excellent' Liverpool sensationLiverpool have a lot of players among their ranks who could be on their way out this summer. The Anfield outfit still need to make a lot of changes to their first-team squad before they're even ready to start competing for titles again.Andoni Iraola took the Liverpool job knowing that he'd have a lot of issues to solve but, he probably didn't think it would be as tough as it has been.Indeed, three new players are now among Li
  
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• Rangers Plot Summer Move For This Exciting Belgian Fullback: Why His Arrival Would Bolster The Light Blues

  11-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Plot Summer Move For This Exciting Belgian Fullback: Why His Arrival Would Bolster The Light BluesIf a recent report from FootMercato (as cited by The Daily Record) is believed to be true, Rangers are keeping close tabs on Hugo Siquet ahead of a potential summer swoop. They are also monitoring the Aston Villa outcast Kosta Nedeljković, but have now identified the high-flying Club Brugge right-back after a dreadful start to their season under Derek McInnes.The 24-year-old Belgium int
  
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• 📋 Fluminense line-up for first-leg Liberta last-16 tie v Rivadavia

  11-08-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Fluminense line-up for first-leg Liberta last-16 tie v RivadaviaFluminense take the field this Tuesday (11) at the Maracanã at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) to face Independiente Rivadavia in the first leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores Round of 16.\n
  \nThe return leg will be next Tuesday (18) at Estádio Malvinas Argentinas, at the same time.Also, because they had the worst overall campaign in the group stage, the Tricolor das Laranjeiras will always play the second le
  
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• Enrique tight-lipped on Barcola future

  11-08-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Paris St-Germain boss Luis Enrique sidestepped a question on Liverpool target Bradley Barcola's future. The forward is wanted by the Reds with the club prepared to pay around £100m to bring the 23-year-old to Anfield. Barcola is in the PSG squad to face Aston Villa in the Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday."I don't know and I don't want to speak about any player individually," Enrique said when asked about Barcola's future. "Because it's always dangerous when you are asking s
  
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• Villa's World Cup trio will miss Super Cup

  11-08-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aston Villa boss Unai Emery confirmed Ollie Watkins, Ezri Konsa and Emi Martinez have not travelled to Austria for the Super Cup. Villa face Paris St-Germain on Wednesday in Salzburg but will be without the trio after the World Cup.Konsa and Watkins helped England finish third while Martinez's Argentina were beaten by Spain in the final. Emery said: "They are not here Konsa, Watkins and Martinez because they finished the season 19 July and I gave them four weeks to rest. It is comp
  
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• Sunderland Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Ligue 1 Left-Back: Is He Worth The Fight?

  11-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Ligue 1 Left-Back: Is He Worth The Fight?In a recent report, La Depeche mentioned that Sunderland are facing stiff competition for Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie this summer. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats would have to rival Newcastle United, Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Lille in the race to land the French talent this off-season.Methalie’s Impressive Form In Ligue 1Methalie enjoyed a decent run of form at the French club in the p
  
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• Journalist reveals Newcastle transfer strategy as Jaissle reshapes squad

  11-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist reveals Newcastle transfer strategy as Jaissle reshapes squadNewcastle United 2.0 Begins Amid Bruno Guimaraes Exit, Matthias Jaissle Arrival and Transfer Market QuestionsThere are summers that merely reshape a squad, and there are summers that alter a club’s emotional temperature. Newcastle United find themselves in the latter category. The departure of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal, the formal arrival of Matthias Jaissle, and the growing sense of a reset at St James’ Park ha
  
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• “Favourite and my Best Position” Star Agrees With Manager Assessment

  11-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Favourite and my Best Position” Star Agrees With Manager AssessmentFlorian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Andoni Iraola: Why Liverpool’s New Shape Could Unlock MorePre-season can tempt certainty from the flimsiest evidence, but it can also reveal the outline of an idea. In Liverpool’s case, the emerging picture under Andoni Iraola appears to place Florian Wirtz at the centre of it, both literally and conceptually. There have been hints already, in combinations with Alexander
  
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• 🔥Super Cup decider tomorrow: Emery and Luis Enrique ramp up build-up

  11-08-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥Super Cup decider tomorrow: Emery and Luis Enrique ramp up build-upParis Saint-Germain and Aston Villa kick off the European season this Wednesday, August 12, at Salzburg’s Red Bull Arena in Austria, where they will contest the UEFA Super Cup final. The clash pits the reigning two-time Champions League winners against the English side in a high-stakes showdown.
  Luis Enrique targets Real Madrid’s recordIn the pre-match press conference, Luis Enrique made clear the Parisian si
  
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• The answer as to who will be the fifth-choice centre-back for Manchester City now seems obvious

  11-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The answer as to who will be the fifth-choice centre-back for Manchester City now seems obviousBefore Manchester City played a game in their preseason tour of Asia, it did seem like there was a battle between Max Alleyne and Vitor Reis that would take place for the fifth-choice centre-back role in Enzo Maresca’s squad. Both young centre-backs had the opportunity to impress against Inter Milan, the K-League All-Stars and Atletico Madrid. Both players took that opportunity. It looks like Vit
  
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• Mount set to miss Man Utd's Dublin game with Leeds

  11-08-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mason Mount was replaced by Tyler Fletcher after 20 minutes of Manchester United's 1-1 draw with PSG on Saturday [Getty Images]Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is set to miss Wednesday's pre-season encounter with Leeds at Croke Park.Mount was outstanding in United's first three pre-season games, operating in the number eight role, with new signing Andrey Santos just behind.However, he was kicked on the foot in the early minutes of Saturday's draw with Paris St-Germain in Gothenburg.Altho
  
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