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• Matchwinner Phillips wants Buddies to show attacking teeth

  02-08-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Killian Phillips says he wants to help St Mirren add a greater attacking threat this season after his double secured victory at Falkirk on the opening weekend of the Premiership.The Irish midfielder struck either side of half-time as the Buddies earned a deserved three points at the Falkirk Stadium.St Mirren's struggles at the wrong end of the table last season were in large part down to a lack of scoring, with their 30 goals in 38 games the poorest return in the league.Now after bagging a brace
  
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• Barcelona hope to complete World Cup winner’s signing before Joan Gamper Trophy

  16-08-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona hope to complete World Cup winner’s signing before Joan Gamper TrophyBarcelona’s pursuit of Rodri appears to have entered its final stretch, with the club now working towards an outcome that would have seemed difficult to imagine when the summer began: having the Spanish midfielder available for the Joan Gamper Trophy.According to Cadena SER, Barcelona hope Rodri can join the squad in time for the traditional pre-season fixture on Wednesday, August 19. Barcelona have a
  
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• Maresca's principles mirror Guardiola's

  16-08-2026 13:34 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 it is one we have started to see emerge across pre-season.To understand Maresca's City we need to provide some context about Guardiola's.Guardiola, by some, is mistakenly thought to be strictly married to a singular approac
  
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• Championship: Watford host Southampton in first of two matches - live text

  16-08-2026 13:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford host Southampton (13:30 BST) in first of Sunday's two gamesBurnley take on West Ham United (16:00 BST) later this afternoon after both sides were relegated from the Premier LeagueWest Ham playing in the second tier for the first time in 15 yearsWins for Middlesbrough, West Brom, Bolton, QPR, Millwall and Swansea among Saturday's fixturesWrexham play Cardiff in Welsh derby on Monday night as Championship opening weekend concludes Championship: Watford host Southampton in first of two matc
  
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• Nantes considering Antoine Kombouaré to replace Michel Der Zakarian after back-to-back Ligue 2 losses

  16-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nantes considering Antoine Kombouaré to replace Michel Der Zakarian after back-to-back Ligue 2 lossesFC Nantes are considering the dismissal of head coach Michel Der Zakarian should Antoine Kombouaré be available for a third spell in the dugout, according to a report on Sunday from Foot Mercato. Les Canaris are in disarray after losing their first two games of the Ligue 2 campaign following their relegation from the first tier in May. Nantes were powerless against Re
  
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• Hull's £10m bid for Swansea's Vipotnik 'pathetic'

  16-08-2026 13:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Swansea City forward Andy Robinson described Hull City's bid of approximately £10m for striker Zan Vipotnik as "pathetic".The Swans rejected the Tigers' bid for the Slovenia international - who was the Championship's top scorer with 23 goals last term.BBC Sport Wales pundit Robinson believes Vipotnik is worth at least double the sum offered by Sergej Jakirović's outfit."Hopefully we can keep Vipotnik because his goals, it's quite phenomenal. He scored 25 goals (in all competiti
  
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• Leandro Trossard makes Besiktas debut in Europa League

  16-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leandro Trossard makes Besiktas debut in Europa LeagueThe former Gunner came off the bench as Beşiktaş secured another Europa League qualifying victory and moved within one round of the league phase.Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty ImagesLeandro Trossard has made his first appearance for Beşiktaş, helping the Turkish club move a step closer to the Europa League group stage this week.The former Arsenal forward came off the bench as Beşiktaş completed the job against Hradec
  
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• Veteran defender’s Barcelona transfer now only a ‘matter of days’

  16-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Veteran defender’s Barcelona transfer now only a ‘matter of days’Barcelona appear to be approaching the end of their wait for Joao Cancelo.For weeks, the Portuguese defender’s future has been tied to one unresolved issue: his departure from Al Hilal. Now, according to Matteo Moretto via MARCA, there is growing confidence that Cancelo could be back in Barcelona in a matter of days, with sources in Saudi Arabia expecting him to travel next week to complete his move.The
  
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• Maguire wants 'huge threat' Rashford to stay at Man Utd

  16-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcus Rashford has made 426 appearances and scored 138 goals for Manchester United [Getty Images]Manchester United defender Harry Maguire says he hopes Marcus Rashford will stay at Old Trafford because he can improve the team.Rashford came on as a second-half substitute in his first game for United since December 2024 in the 4-2 pre-season defeat by AC Milan in Wroclaw.He produced one moment of skill by the corner flag and also came close to scoring after being given the number nine shirt by Mi
  
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• Nice to sign Axel Witsel as a free agent

  16-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nice to sign Axel Witsel as a free agentOGC Nice are on the verge of securing the signing of experienced Belgium international midfielder Axel Witsel (37), according to L’Equipe. The former Borussia Dortmund and Atlético de Madrid midfielder was a free agent since the expiry of his contract with La Liga side Girona FC. Witsel was part of Rudi Garcia’s Belgium squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nice and Witsel have reportedly reached an agreement over a one-year contract,
  
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• Report: Barcelona still pushing hard for Rodri deal

  16-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Barcelona still pushing hard for Rodri dealRodri transfer latest as Barcelona close in on Manchester City agreementBarcelona’s pursuit of Rodri has moved into a more serious phase, with TeamTalk reporting that a third offer has now been lodged for the Manchester City midfielder. The latest proposal is said to be worth around €70million (£60m), a notable increase on previous attempts, but it still falls short of City’s asking price.There is a growing sense that this
  
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• Defensive injuries open door for Real Madrid summer signing to start La Liga opener

  16-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defensive injuries open door for Real Madrid summer signing to start La Liga openerIbrahima Konate has barely arrived at Real Madrid, but circumstances could already hand him one of the biggest opportunities available to a new signing: a place in the starting XI for the opening La Liga match against Espanyol.According to AS, injuries to Eder Militao and Raul Asencio have left Jose Mourinho with limited options at the heart of the defence. Konate’s arrival, therefore, comes at a partic
  
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• Arsenal 20yo joins St Mirren on loan

  16-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 20yo joins St Mirren on loanThe 20-year-old winger has completed a season-long loan after St Mirren won the race for his signature, with Mikel Arteta giving the final approval.Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesIsmeal Kabia will spend the season in the Scottish Premiership after Arsenal confirmed the 20-year-old has joined St Mirren on loan.The winger has completed a season-long move to St Mirren for the 2026-27 campaign after attracting interest from clubs in Scotland, England and elsew
  
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• 🚨 Referees confirmed for Monday's Segunda División matches

  16-08-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Referees confirmed for Monday's Segunda División matchesReferees have already been appointed for the Segunda División matches on Monday, August 17.The RFEF has assigned Abraham Domínguez, with Raúl M. González on VAR, for the match that kicks off the slate at 19:00. They will officiate Sporting-Sabadell at El Molinón.Alejandro Ojaos and Luis Mario Milla (VAR) will officiate Almería-Eldense at 21:30.This article was translated into Englis
  
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• 🎥 This goalkeeper’s crazy howler in MLS 😭

  16-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 This goalkeeper’s crazy howler in MLS 😭We are still trying to understand.It was a difficult MLS night for Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates.Heavily beaten by Nashville (4-1), the Florida club experienced two major incidents during the match.First of all, Leo Messi missed his third penalty in a row, wasting the chance to bring Miami level.But the image of the match unfortunately came from their goalkeeper, Rocco Ríos Novo.From a long clearance by Nashville,
  
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• Amorim warns Leao ‘it will be tough’ to reclaim his Milan position: ‘He has to fight’

  16-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim warns Leao ‘it will be tough’ to reclaim his Milan position: ‘He has to fight’Ruben Amorim has warned compatriot Rafael Leao that ‘it will be tough’ to reclaim his position in the Milan starting line-up, but has urged the Portugal international to ‘fight’ for his place after missing out on a recent friendly victory over Manchester United.What Amorim said about Leao after 4-2 Man United winAmorim was all smiles on Saturday evening after recor
  
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• Lens predicted XI v PSG: Maik Nawrocki and Michaël Cuisance set for debuts in Trophée des Champions

  16-08-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lens predicted XI v PSG: Maik Nawrocki and Michaël Cuisance set for debuts in Trophée des ChampionsCoupe de France winners RC Lens are set to take on Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in the French curtain-raiser tonight. It’s been all change for Les Sang et Or since they ran PSG close in the Ligue 1 title race, with a new manager, Dino Toppmöller and a host of new signings. There could be debuts for multiple players off the bench, while L’Équipe expe
  
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• Stones: ‘Stepped out of my comfort zone with Inter, proud to be part of it’

  16-08-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stones: ‘Stepped out of my comfort zone with Inter, proud to be part of it’England international John Stones says that he is ‘proud’ to be part of the project at Inter after stepping out of his comfort zone to join the reigning Serie A champions after a 10-year spell in the Premier League with Manchester City.Stones on first Inter goal and reuniting with AkanjiThe 32-year-old left Manchester City as a free agent at the end of his contract on June 30 and signed a two-year
  
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• Borussia Dortmund close in on €30m Giannis Konstantelias purchase

  16-08-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund close in on €30m Giannis Konstantelias purchaseBorussia Dortmund appear close to completing the signing of PAOK Saloniki attacker Giannis Konstantelias after abandoning their prolonged pursuit of Köln star Said El Mala. Kicker reports that Dortmund have now turned decisively towards the 23-year-old Greek international as they continue searching for another offensive reinforcement. Greek outlet Gazzetta – as relayed by FT – goes significantly further, claim
  
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• 📺 Sunday line-up (16): Brasileirão, PSG and Arsenal v City for a trophy

  16-08-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Sunday line-up (16): Brasileirão, PSG and Arsenal v City for a trophyBrasileirão 🇧🇷11am - Chapecoense vs Bahia: Premiere4pm - Vasco vs Santos: Globo (except MG and RS) and Premiere4pm - Atlético-MG vs Grêmio (MG and RS) and GETV6:30pm - Mirassol vs Flamengo: Record, CazéTV and Premiere6:30pm - Vitória vs Botafogo: Premiere7:30pm - Corinthians vs Cruzeiro: Prime Video
  Série B 🇧🇷11am - Operário-PR vs A
  
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• 📺 Sunday (16): Brasileirão, PSG, Arsenal v City for silverware

  16-08-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Sunday (16): Brasileirão, PSG, Arsenal v City for silverwareBrasileirão 🇧🇷11am - Chapecoense vs Bahia: Premiere4pm - Vasco vs Santos: Globo (except MG and RS) and Premiere4pm - Atlético-MG vs Grêmio (MG and RS) and GETV6:30pm - Mirassol vs Flamengo: Record, CazéTV and Premiere6:30pm - Vitória vs Botafogo: Premiere7:30pm - Corinthians vs Cruzeiro: Prime Video
  Série B 🇧🇷11am - Operário-PR vs Avaí
  
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• PSG predicted XI v Lens: Lucas Digne to debut against Coupe de France winners

  16-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG predicted XI v Lens: Lucas Digne to debut against Coupe de France winnersTonight, Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are set to take on Coupe de France winners RC Lens in the French curtain-raiser. Luis Enrique’s PSG have already collected one trophy this week, beating Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup. Nuno Mendes picked up a knock during the match against Villa on Wednesday, and should be replaced in the line-up by new signing Lucas Digne. The France international was left on
  
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• Barcelona completely calm over fitness of key midfield duo after being left out of Basel friendly

  16-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona completely calm over fitness of key midfield duo after being left out of Basel friendlyBarcelona’s decision to leave Pedri and Gavi out of the squad for the friendly against FC Basel has raised eyebrows, but there is no alarm inside the club.In fact, according to SPORT, Barcelona are completely relaxed about the fitness of both midfielders. Their absence from the trip is understood to be a precautionary decision by Hansi Flick, who is unwilling to take unnecessary risks duri
  
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• Romero ends Tottenham spell to join Simeone’s Atletico Madrid

  16-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romero ends Tottenham spell to join Simeone’s Atletico MadridCristian Romero has completed his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Atletico Madrid, with both clubs confirming the deal. Sources told ESPN that Spurs will receive €35 million plus €5m in variables for the centre-back, who has signed a five-year contract with Los Colchoneros.Five years in north London come to an endRomero joined Tottenham initially on loan from Atalanta in 2021 and went on to make 156 appearances, scor
  
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• Pocognoli beats Man Utd great to Scotland job - gossip

  16-08-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Which Manchester United great did Sebastien Pocognoli reportedly beat to the Scotland job? Plus Celtic and Rangers transfer news...Sebastien Pocognoli is set to be paraded as new Scotland head coach at Hampden at the start of next week. Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was also interviewed for the job. (Scottish Sun)Hajduk Split's Canadian midfielder Niko Sigur has made it clear that he is keen to join Celtic. (Daily Record)Club Brugge are pursuing Rangers' injure
  
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• Barcelona star sends emotional farewell message to Ferran Torres after PSG move: ‘Thank you for all these years’

  16-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star sends emotional farewell message to Ferran Torres after PSG move: ‘Thank you for all these years’Barcelona bid farewell to Ferran Torres after four and a half seasons at the club, with the Spanish forward securing a move to PSG ahead of the new season.The 26-year-old leaves the Catalan giants after a remarkable rollercoaster experience during his time there, but with his stock at the highest it has ever been.Ferran’s exit leaves Barça without a recognised
  
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• Mourinho personally calls €60m-rated Italian defender but Real Madrid block transfer request – report

  16-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho personally calls €60m-rated Italian defender but Real Madrid block transfer request – reportJose Mourinho wants Alessandro Bastoni at Real Madrid, but convincing the club to make another major investment in defence could prove more difficult than convincing the Inter Milan defender himself.According to journalist Ruben Martin, Mourinho has personally spoken with Bastoni and views the Italian international as an ideal addition to his squad. It is said that the Real Madrid
  
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• Watch: Barcelona priority target trains with grim face as he awaits transfer clarity

  16-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Barcelona priority target trains with grim face as he awaits transfer clarityThe situation around Julian Alvarez is beginning to reach an uncomfortable point for everyone involved.Barcelona have made their intentions clear that the Argentine is their preferred choice to lead the attack, and an offer of €100 million is still awaiting a response. Alvarez, meanwhile, wants the move, but the problem is Atletico Madrid.Ever since Barcelona’s interest became public, Atletico hav
  
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• Real Madrid expect key midfielder to recover in time for La Liga opener

  16-08-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid expect key midfielder to recover in time for La Liga openerReal Madrid do not have far to go before their pre-season officially comes to a close and their La Liga opener against Espanyol gets underway.Jose Mourinho has had a very productive pre-season upon his return to the club, with the Portuguese tactician slowly recovering his entire squad.Madrid have also had the challenge of integrating as many as six new signings into the squad, which is rarely a piece of cake.One player who s
  
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• Man City captain named for Arsenal match

  16-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City captain named for Arsenal matchRuben Dias will captain City in the Community Shield, while Maresca continues to shape a permanent leadership group after a summer of change.Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty ImagesManchester Citywill have Ruben Dias wearing the captain’s armband against Arsenal in Sunday’s Community Shield, but manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed he is still delaying a permanent decision on the club’s leadership group until the transfer window closes.The Comm
  
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