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• Mancini’s mother celebrates Italy return: ‘Hoping for another triumph’

  28-07-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini’s mother celebrates Italy return: ‘Hoping for another triumph’The happiest person to hear that Roberto Mancini is back on the Italy bench is his mother, Marianna. ‘Last year was terrible’ in Qatar with Al-Sadd.It was announced this afternoon by FIGC President Giovanni Malagò that Mancini would be the Italy coach, with Claudio Ranieri as technical director of Club Italia.FIGC President Giovanni Malago (left) with coach Roberto Mancini (right): @coppa_c
  
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• Hector Fort bids emotional farewell to Barcelona: ‘I am and always will be a Culer’

  30-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hector Fort bids emotional farewell to Barcelona: ‘I am and always will be a Culer’Barcelona confirmed that they had reached an agreement for the transfer of Hector Fort to Real Sociedad this summer.The 20-year-old defender has said goodbye to Barcelona with an emotional message, bringing an end to a journey that began when he was just seven years old.The young defender reflected on his deep connection with Barça, having been born only a short distance from the Spotify Camp No
  
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• Barcola - the 'grasshopper' who has overcome setbacks

  30-08-2026 09:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There was a moment, not so long ago, when Bradley Barcola's career appeared to have stalled.Having earned rave reviews after nailing down a regular starting place in Lyon's starting XI under Peter Bosz, the 20-year-old winger was out of favour and in the reserves by the time the Dutch coach was replaced by Laurent Blanc in October 2022.According to L'Equipe, Barcola was close to joining Swiss club St Gallen in January 2023 in order to get more game time before an act of petulance by a team-mate
  
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• Three talking points ahead of Real Madrid vs Malaga | La Liga MD 3

  30-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three talking points ahead of Real Madrid vs Malaga | La Liga MD 3Real Madrid’s start to life at the Santiago Bernabeu for the new season could not have gone any better as they destroyed Real Sociedad by a 4-1 scoreline in their first game in front of home fans.Later today, they play their second consecutive clash at home, this time in an earlier kickoff against Malaga.The newly promoted side have had a mixed start to life in the first division, losing to Atletico Madrid on Matchday 1 but
  
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• Sky Sport: Fulham in talks for Matias Soule

  30-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sport: Fulham in talks for Matias SouleMatias Soule could be the next one in line to depart Roma.After Neil El Aynaoui – who is set to join RB Leipzig on loan – the Argentine winger could make way for another attacker.As is well known, Roma are looking for a left winger, who could join the club in case of Soule’s exit.According to Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport, Fulham have come forward for Soule and opened talks with Roma.
  
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• Iraola's choice: £80m African forward will arrive before deadline

  30-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola's choice: £80m African forward will arrive before deadlineLiverpool have secured the signing of Bradley Barcola from Parid Saint-Germain. The France international, 23, is expected to cost somewhere in the region of £123m - just shy of the club record £125m paid to Newcastle for Alexander Isak.At the same time it looks like a deal for Cody Gakpo to join Manchester City is opening up. The 27-year-old reportedly wants to make the move to the Etihad - leaving Andoni Iraola o
  
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• Arsenal confirm signing of 19yo winger from Manchester United

  30-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal confirm signing of 19yo winger from Manchester UnitedGibraltar international winger James Scanlon joins Arsenal from Manchester United after a League Two loan spell with Swindon Town.Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty ImagesArsenal have confirmed the signing of 19-year-old winger James Scanlon from Manchester United.The Gibraltar international, who already has 24 senior caps, came through the academy at Derby County before joining Manchester United in 2021.“It’s a pleasure to b
  
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• Messi scores four as Inter Miami thrash Montreal

  30-08-2026 09:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Major League SoccerInter Miami 7 - 1 Montréal FTLionel Messi scored his 18th MLS goal of the season [Getty Images]Lionel Messi scored four goals as Inter Miami thrashed Montreal 7-1 in Major League Soccer to end their run of bad form.Miami had won just once in seven games across all competitions since Messi came back from the World Cup earlier this month, but returned to winning ways thanks to a vintage performance from the 39-year-old.Argentina captain Messi put Miami 2-1 up with a defle
  
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• Chelsea continue to demand permanent deal for Gittens

  30-08-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea continue to demand permanent deal for GittensDe Roon is now on his way, but Roma’s transfer window continues. D’Amico’s top target for the final stretch remains a left-back to give to Gian Piero Gasperini. And among the names circled in red for some time is Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. In recent hours, there has been talk of Chelsea potentially opening up to a loan move for the English winger. This scenario, at least for now, has been denied by Fabrizio Romano.The transfer expe
  
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• Bruno Fernandes turned down astronomical offer from Saudi Pro League to stay at Manchester United

  30-08-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Fernandes turned down astronomical offer from Saudi Pro League to stay at Manchester UnitedManchester United captain Bruno Fernandes turned down a big-money offer from the Saudi Pro League during this summer’s World Cup. The 31-year-old previously rejected mega wages from Al-Hilal last year. This time, the Pro League itself made an approach to lure the experienced midfielder away from United. According to Sunday Mirror, the salary on offer was a whopping £640k-a-
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: wild scenes in La Liga 😱, Tottenham sink 🥶

  30-08-2026 09:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: wild scenes in La Liga 😱, Tottenham sink 🥶Crazy scene in La Liga 😱It was the weirdest moment of Saturday. During Real Sociedad-Espanyol (2-1), Basque goalkeeper Álex Remiro got injured in stoppage time and was treated on the pitch before returning to his position, with his team having already used all five substitutions.The problem: a new rule in La Liga now requires an outfield player to leave the pitch temporarily when a goa
  
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• Roma block Vaz’s exit until new winger is signed

  30-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma block Vaz’s exit until new winger is signedRoma’s transfer market is more heated than ever, and in the last few hours, the Giallorossi management has been trying to close the final deals. The top priority is the winger so desired by coach Gian Piero Gasperini, and sporting director Tony D’Amico has several names on the list. However, no one has yet been confirmed, and this has repercussions for the outgoing transfer market. According to La Repubblica, Robinio Vaz&rsqu
  
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• Besiktas intensify pursuit of Barcelona midfielder in the final days of transfer window

  30-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Besiktas intensify pursuit of Barcelona midfielder in the final days of transfer windowWith the summer transfer window slamming shut soon, the future of Marc Casado will likely dominate the headlines for now.The midfielder has yet to secure an exit from Camp Nou despite having been identified as surplus to requirements by Hansi Flick and his troops.RB Leipzig were credited with interest in the midfielder recently but have since dropped the pursuit. That leaves Besiktas as the ones firmly in focu
  
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• Talks opened for £85m forward deal

  30-08-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Talks opened for £85m forward deal© IMAGO - Andoni Iraola Richard Hughes LiverpoolLiverpool have secured the signing of Bradley Barcola. The France international has agreed to join for a fee of around £123m overall after a deal was reached between the Reds and Paris Saint-Germain.But Richard Hughes isn’t stopping there. At least one more forward is expected to arrive before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.Liverpool facing sales to pay for Barcola and one moreYankuba Mint
  
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• Antonio helps young Ghanaians chase Premier League dreams

  30-08-2026 09:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Samba Stars spent two and a half months in England playing against a number of EFL and non-league youth teams [Samba Stars]In the heat of rural Leicestershire, the Samba Stars are chasing their dream.Head coach Freddie Okyere has just finished a shooting exercise and allows the squad to catch their breath.The teenagers from the Ghanaian academy, which is backed by former West Ham and Nottingham Forest forward Michail Antonio, have spent two and a half months in England with one goal - impres
  
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• Liverpool star set to join Premier League rivals

  30-08-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star set to join Premier League rivalsCody Gakpo to Manchester City talks advance as Liverpool reshape attackLiverpool forward Cody Gakpo has decided he wants to join Manchester City, with talks now under way between the clubs as the next steps are explored. According to The Athletic, the 27-year-old has chosen against a move to Tottenham Hotspur and is pushing to complete a switch to the Etihad.This is a significant development in Liverpool’s summer planning. Gakpo remains an es
  
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• 🥐 Red-hot transfer market, Liga's here... 5️⃣ Sunday starters

  30-08-2026 08:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Red-hot transfer market, Liga's here... 5️⃣ Sunday startersThe footballing day has produced major headlines in Spain and beyond. Real Madrid are looking to make it three wins out of three in LALIGA, while FC Barcelona are facing the final hours of the transfer window at full speed.Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid made a statement in Seville, Leo Messi delivered a historic performance in MLS, and the Premier League saw Liverpool held in a thrilling draw.Madrid chasing t
  
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• Hull City set to sign French winger

  30-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City set to sign French wingerHull City Move for Jean-Mattéo Bahoya Signals Serious Premier League IntentHull City look to be moving with real purpose in the transfer market. According to GFFN, citing Fabrizio Romano, the club have reached an agreement in principle with Eintracht Frankfurt for Jean-Mattéo Bahoya. The next step is simple enough, the player must decide.That matters, because Bahoya is not short of options. Everton have also been linked, and when a 21-year-old Fre
  
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• Malaga star had rejected a move to Real Madrid in 2023 – report

  30-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malaga star had rejected a move to Real Madrid in 2023 – reportReal Madrid are set to face Malaga in their third La Liga game of the season and will be hoping to make it three wins from three.Los Blancos will come face to face with a player they once tried to sign for their academy when Malaga come to the Santiago Bernabeu.Izan Merino, who turned down a move to the biggest club in the world, will now arrive as one of the most important players in Juanfran Funes’ side.According to Dia
  
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• Barcelona in talks with Inter Milan over shock swap deal involving Italian international

  30-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona in talks with Inter Milan over shock swap deal involving Italian internationalWith the clock ticking, Barcelona are in a race against time to resolve the future of Alejandro Balde. The Spanish international has been identified as surplus to requirements this season and has been linked with a move away from Camp Nou.Recently, AC Milan have emerged as a potential suitor for Balde, who has had a steady decline in his game over the last 12 months.But a shocking report from Diario SPORT has
  
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• Trent Alexander-Arnold opens door to emotional Liverpool return deal

  30-08-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trent Alexander-Arnold opens door to emotional Liverpool return dealTrent Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool for a discount £10m deal in summer 2025. The 27-year-old brought the curtain down on a glorious reign at his hometown club in favour of the riches on offer at Real Madrid.Trent let his contract run down and right before it expired Madrid pounced in a bargain move. But things haven’t gone to plan for the England international.Things not going to plan for Trent in MadridLast season
  
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• 🗞️ Ambitious Madrid, Atleti revived, Barça market... Sunday headlines

  30-08-2026 08:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Ambitious Madrid, Atleti revived, Barça market... Sunday headlinesSunday football is shaped by José Mourinho's ambition in the capital, Atlético de Madrid's emphatic win in Nervión, Barcelona's financial moves in the market, and a league matchday full of goals and surprises.Mourinho speaks out in the capitalIn Madrid, the headlines are split between ambition and the day’s matches. Marca leads with José Mourinho, who delivers a clear mess
  
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• Blades boss Wilder 'really impressed' by Cardiff

  30-08-2026 08:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Chris Wilder believes Cardiff City can thrive in the Championship this season, despite the Bluebirds have not following Wrexham and Birmingham's lead by spending big after promotion from League One.Sheffield United boss Wilder was happy to leave the Cardiff City Stadium with a point on Saturday despite the fact they led for much of the first half.Cardiff included only two players – Jack Moylan and debutant Krystian Bielik – who were not part of Brian Barry-M
  
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• Two keepers, one fate! Have they blown it this summer?

  30-08-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two keepers, one fate! Have they blown it this summer?Two goalkeepers had the same plan for this summer’s transfer window. They wanted to move abroad. But shortly before Deadline Day, it looks as though both may have badly miscalculated. Both Noah Atubolu and Florian Kastenmeier wanted to take their careers in a new direction, away from Germany. But right now, things look very different for both. While the Freiburg man is now staying in the Bundesliga after all, time is running out for the
  
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• Real Madrid coach has chosen versatile captain to be his ‘extension’ on the pitch

  30-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid coach has chosen versatile captain to be his ‘extension’ on the pitchBefore the season, there were question marks over Federico Valverde and whether or not he is fit to lead the team heading into the new campaign.Valverde was at the centre of controversy last season after a brawl with Aurelien Tchouameni. He also played a key role in leading revolts against Xabi Alonso and Marcelo Bielsa in the Uruguay team.Real Madrid made him one of the captains nonetheless, and the dec
  
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• Bundesliga giants call off pursuit of Barcelona midfielder – Romano

  30-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga giants call off pursuit of Barcelona midfielder – RomanoThe future of Marc Casado continues to hang in the balance as we enter the final few days of the summer transfer window.In recent days, RB Leipzig had joined the race to sign the Barcelona midfielder, sparking belief that the Spaniard might end up joining the Bundesliga.One of Casado’s key priorities, after all, is to continue playing at the highest level of football. So quite naturally, the interest from Leipzig was
  
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• Andoni Iraola begs midfielder to stay

  30-08-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola begs midfielder to stayLiverpool sold Curtis Jones to Inter Milan. The homegrown midfielder was going to be out of contract in 2027 with Richard Hughes taking the decision to cash in for £30m.That is decent money for a player with only one year left on his deal but there’s no doubt that it leaves the club short on midfield options.It appears as though money is going to be spent on the attack instead with £123m Bradley Barcola joining this weekend and deals planned
  
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• Real Madrid youth prodigy set to reunite with former boss in Premier League

  30-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youth prodigy set to reunite with former boss in Premier LeagueIt is clear that the mass exodus in the Real Madrid youth teams this summer has not quite ended.There are still multiple players who could leave RM Castilla in the final days of the transfer market.One of the main candidates has been Manuel Angel, who has been a subject of interest for clubs like Cadiz and Almeria.Closing in on Fulham moveAngel is set for a Premier League move. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)However
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona defender joins Real Sociedad on a permanent deal

  30-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona defender joins Real Sociedad on a permanent dealWeeks of speculation have come to an end as Hector Fort has now officially joined Real Sociedad this summer.The move comes just ahead of the summer transfer window deadline, with Fort becoming the latest in a long list of players who have departed the club this summer. Fort was initially expected to join Borussia Dortmund,but a swift approach from Sociedad ensured a turnaround of fortunes.Details of the Fort dealReal Sociedad h
  
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• Done deal: El Aynaoui moves to Leipzig, De Roon joins Roma

  30-08-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done deal: El Aynaoui moves to Leipzig, De Roon joins RomaRoma’s midfield situation has been finalized. Neil El Aynaoui is leaving the Giallorossi for Leipzig: the deal has just been finalized, according to Fabrizio Romano. The midfielder will move to Germany on a €4 million loan deal, with a €25 million option to buy. The agreement between Roma and Leipzig also includes a percentage of the player’s future resale value.With El Aynaoui’s departure finalized, Roma has a
  
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