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• Messi fined for slapping opponent in MLS game

  22-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Quinn Sullivan and Lionel Messi clashed repeatedly in their side's game on Wednesday [Reuters]Inter Miami's Lionel Messi has been fined for slapping Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan during their side's Major League Soccer (MLS) 2-2 draw on Wednesday.Messi, 39, slapped Sullivan around the back of the head towards the end of the game as he complained the Union player had elbowed him after he played the ball.Sullivan reacted angerily to the slap, but the referee quickly intervened.The MLS confir
  
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• Everton Starting XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  22-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Starting XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupEverton vs Crystal Palace Predicted XI as David Moyes Weighs Key Selection CallsEverton begin the 2026/27 Premier League season at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday, and David Moyes already has problems to solve. Some are familiar, some are self-inflicted, and one or two are simply down to injuries.The biggest issues are in midfield, at right-back, and up front. That is where the team selection gets interesting. Ever
  
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• Real Madrid superstar chasing Alfredo Di Stefano’s record as he takes a leadership role

  22-08-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar chasing Alfredo Di Stefano’s record as he takes a leadership roleThe new season is just around the corner with Real Madrid set to take on Espanyol in their season opener later this evening.It will be an important game for Vinicius Jr., who is heading into the new season with a fresh contract renewal and a leadership position, with the Brazilian serving as the club’s second captain.Aside from being a captain, Vinicius is also the most senior player in the Real Ma
  
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• How Liverpool are preparing to face six new managers in first six games

  22-08-2026 11:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola (centre) will rely on the set-piece expertise of Tommy Elphick (on his right) and Shaun Cooper (on his left, holding TV screen) [Getty Images]This has been a summer of more change than usual in the Premier League with a record nine clubs appointing new managers.For Liverpool and Andoni Iraola, the schedule means they will face six teams with new managers in their first six top-flight matches, something that has never happened before in the Premier League era.Indeed, when BBC Sport
  
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• Barcelona summer arrival ruled out of Elche clash due to registration issue – report

  22-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona summer arrival ruled out of Elche clash due to registration issue – reportBarcelona have made as many as five signings so far this summer, but one name that is flying under the radar is Jesse Bisiwu.The Belgian starlet was signed from Club Brugge as a developmental bet, and he has gone on to make an impression, scoring twice for Hansi Flick’s team against FC Basel.Now, according to SPORT, the 18-year-old will have to wait to make his La Liga bow for Barcelona, with a regist
  
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• In-demand João Pedro signs new Chelsea contract

  22-08-2026 11:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In-demand João Pedro signs new Chelsea contractBrazilian forward João Pedro has extended his ties with Chelsea, signing a new contract that will keep him at the London club until 2034. Highly sought after on the market, the Fluminense academy product has taken over the Blues’ No. 9 shirt.Talks over a new deal took place amid interest from Barcelona and Arsenal, who signaled offers in the region of 100 million euros (R$590 million) for the forward, who was overlooked by Carlo
  
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• Tzolis credits Arsenal fans for his impressive debut

  22-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tzolis credits Arsenal fans for his impressive debutArsenal summer signing Christos Tzolis has admitted that the fans helped to drive him on during his first Premier League appearance for the Gunners.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesArsenal summer signing Christos Tzolis has made a very fast start to life with his new club, impressing throughout pre-season before carrying that form into the new campaign.The winger provided a brace of assists in the Community Shield match against Manchester Cit
  
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• Chelsea turn down Roma’s loan offer for Gittens

  22-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea turn down Roma’s loan offer for GittensRoma is looking for a left winger to boost their attack. The Giallorossi have set their sights on Chelsea’s Bynoe-Gittens. The 2004-born winger has made 27 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal and providing five assists. For Borussia Dortmund, the English winger has played 107 games, scoring 17 goals.Roma have submitted an offer to Chelsea for Bynoe-Gittens. The Giallorossi have put forward a €3 million loan offer with
  
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• Serie A: Udinese vs. Como – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  22-08-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Udinese vs. Como – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVNico Paz’s Como visit Nicolò Zaniolo’s Udinese in the first round of the 2026-27 Serie A season.It kicks off at 18:30 CET [17:30 BST] at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine.The home side must cope without the injured Giorgi Chakvetadze, Alessandro Zanoli and Christian Kabasele, while Jayden Addai is the only unavailable player for Como.Udinese are expected to pick two Italian defenders: Matteo Palma and Nicol&
  
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• Hull City interested in Paris FC’s Ilan Kebbal

  22-08-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City interested in Paris FC’s Ilan KebbalNewly promoted Premier League side Hull City are one of the clubs interested in Paris FC forward Ilan Kebbal (28). The Ligue 1 club are, however, not willing sellers, as they have already made publicly clear. Hull City are looking to strengthen their squad in order to bolster their chances of ensuring safety in the Premier League. Kebbal, who excelled for Les Parisiens last season (nine goals, four assists in 29 games in Ligue 1)
  
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• Game over for Liverpool midfielder with contract termination close

  22-08-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Game over for Liverpool midfielder with contract termination closeLiverpool on Friday confirmed the departure of Curtis Jones to Inter Milan. The Italian champions paid a fee that could reach £30m for the 25-year-old - with Jones leaving behind a significant gap in Andoni Iraola’s first-team squad.It is expected that Trey Nyoni and James McConnell will feature in the meantime - meaning the 2024/25 Premier League champions are unlikely to sign a new midfielder.But the midfielder exits
  
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• Bernardo, Konate start in a 4-2-3-1: How Real Madrid can line up against Espanyol

  22-08-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bernardo, Konate start in a 4-2-3-1: How Real Madrid can line up against EspanyolIt is finally time. Real Madrid are back in action in La Liga for the first time in the 2026/27 season later tonight as they take on RCD Espanyol away at the RCDE Stadium in what will be Jose Mourinho’s first official match in charge since returning.After a three-year stint at the Santiago Bernabeu between 2010 and 2013, the Portuguese tactician is back at the club after 13 years, hoping to help the team win t
  
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• Pedri doubt opens door for versatile Barcelona teenager to start La Liga opener vs Elche

  22-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pedri doubt opens door for versatile Barcelona teenager to start La Liga opener vs ElcheXavi Espart could be handed one of the biggest opportunities of his young Barcelona career on Sunday, with the La Masia midfielder in contention to start the 2026/27 La Liga opener against Elche, reports SPORT.The teenager has impressed Hansi Flick throughout pre-season and already received a major vote of confidence when he started the Joan Gamper Trophy, Barcelona’s final dress rehearsal before compet
  
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• Watford goal closed difficult chapter for Rathbone

  22-08-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ollie Rathbone says his last-gasp equaliser for Wrexham against Watford last season helped end a difficult period in his career.The attacking midfielder scored within a minute of coming off the bench to salvage a 2-2 draw with the Hornets in December.It was Rathbone's first league outing of the season after he missed several months of action due to a serious ankle injury sustained during pre-season."It was definitely a huge moment in my season, and in my career really," he said of
  
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• Serie A: Inter vs. Monza – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  22-08-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Inter vs. Monza – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVDefending Serie A champions Inter take on newly promoted Monza in the first match of the 2026-27 Serie A season with Lautaro Martinez expected to start up front.It kicks off at 18:30 CET [17:30 GMT] at the Stadio Meazza in San Siro, Milan.Football Italia will be among the accredited media and will examine the match and other Round 1 results during a LIVE YouTube show this evening.Inter must cope without the suspended Henrikh
  
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• Wrexham submit Jacques Ekomié offer

  22-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham submit Jacques Ekomié offerEFL Championship side Wrexham have submitted a verbal offer for SCO Angers’ Jacques Ekomié (23), according to a report from Foot Mercato.The left-back will be allowed to leave Angers this summer. Since joining the club on a free transfer back in 2024, the Gabon international has made 54 appearances for Le Sco, but he may already have played his last for the Ligue 1 club. He has been the subject of interest throughout the
  
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• Rangers linked with striker Fofana - gossip

  22-08-2026 11:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Rangers consider loan striker from France as Celtic home in on Bosnia-Herzegovina star...Rangers could turn to Lens striker Rayan Fofana, 20, as a short-term loan replacement for the injured Youssef Chermiti. (Scottish Sun)Rangers are edging closer to an agreement to sign Girona winger Kim Min-Su, triggering a £8.5m release fee for the 20-year-old South Korea international and booking a medical for Monday. (Daily Record)Celtic are in talks to sign Slovan Liberec midfielder Er
  
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• Matos' Swans aim to make opponents uncomfortable

  22-08-2026 11:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Swansea City host Sheffield United on Saturday (15:00 BST) with Vitor Matos urging his players to set the tone for their fans in the opening home Championship game of the new season.Swansea were formidable on their own patch following the appointment of Matos as head coach last November.Having struggled in the early stages of 2025-26, Matos' side banked 30 points from 15 league fixtures at the Swansea.com Stadium as they pulled clear of a potential relegation scrap to finish in mid
  
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• OGC Nice predicted XI v Lorient: Olivier Pantaloni to field youthful side in first game

  22-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OGC Nice predicted XI v Lorient: Olivier Pantaloni to field youthful side in first gameOlivier Pantaloni is expected to field a very youthful side in his first game as manager of OGC Nice. He will face his former club, FC Lorient, at an empty Allianz Riviera. Nice are now in the final game of their stadium ban, imposed following the disturbances at the end of the game against FC Metz last season. There are plenty of absences for Pantaloni to contend with as his new side prepare to welcome h
  
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• Arsenal hold medical ahead of Blackburn Rovers signing

  22-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal hold medical ahead of Blackburn Rovers signingArsenal have finally reached an agreement for the signing of Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon, with the player holding a medical on Friday.Photo via Blackburn Rovers on TwitterArsenal have spent well over a year now in pursuit of Blackburn Rovers youth striker Igor Tyjon, but the saga appeared to finally reach a conclusion on Friday.RoversXtra reported for Medium on Friday morning that Rovers had agreed a deal to sell Tyjon to Arsenal, wit
  
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• US soccer wants excitement after the World Cup – the Open Cup provides it

  22-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nashville SC players celebrate their win over Austin FC in last year’s final. Photograph: Eric Gay/APThe new commissioner of Major League Soccer, Larry Berg, isn’t keen on the idea of promotion and relegation, but he is a fan of jeopardy. When asked the obligatory pro/rel question in his introductory press conference, Berg responded, “I don’t think it’s appropriate for our league, but I think there are other ways to create jeopardy during the regular season, [and] a
  
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• Real Madrid Close €3m Deal for Racing Midfielder Martínez

  22-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid Close €3m Deal for Racing Midfielder MartínezReal Madrid have closed the signing of Racing de Santander midfielder Sergio Martínez for around €3 million, according to Fichajes. The 19-year-old will join Los Blancos in the coming days, with the transfer expected to be sealed after this weekend.From Racing breakthrough to Chamartín moveMartínez was one of the standout stories at the start of La Liga, scoring as Racing de Santander returned to the t
  
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• La Liga officially confirms new squad numbers for Barcelona summer signings

  22-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga officially confirms new squad numbers for Barcelona summer signingsBarcelona’s latest squad update has confirmed the shirt numbers for three of the club’s biggest summer signings, while the changes have also left Marc Casado and Hector Fort without assigned numbers.La Liga’s official squad list now includes Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi and Rodri following the completion of their registrations. Rodri, Barcelona’s headline arrival of the summer, has taken the
  
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• Barcelona marquee summer signing could miss Elche clash

  22-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona marquee summer signing could miss Elche clashBarcelona fans are eagerly waiting for the day they get to see their summer signing Rodri in action for Hansi Flick’s team.However, it looks like the wait will have to continue for a little longer, with the Spaniard unlikely to be in the squad for Barça’s La Liga opener.According to journalist Nacho Jimenez, the midfielder is still working individually as he builds up his fitness and match rhythm.Rodri did not train with t
  
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• Ipswich Town target Breel Embolo heads to Atlanta United to complete MLS move

  22-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town target Breel Embolo heads to Atlanta United to complete MLS moveIpswich Town had been given hope in their pursuit of Stade Rennais forward Breel Embolo, however, the Switzerland international now looks to be heading to the MLS. As per a report from Ouest-France, the striker’s move to Atlanta United has moved one step closer.It was reported by L’Équipe earlier in the week that Embolo had turned down the chance to join the US club. It was a decision a
  
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• Report: Aston Villa set to send offer for £65m-rated forward

  22-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa set to send offer for £65m-rated forwardAston Villa Consider Nicolas Jackson Transfer as Chelsea Set £65m ValuationAston Villa are emerging as the strongest contenders to test Chelsea’s resolve over Nicolas Jackson before the transfer window closes, according to Telegraph. The developing picture points to Villa as the club most likely to make a serious permanent move, with Chelsea understood to be seeking £65m for the Senegal international.The situatio
  
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• Mourinho and Real Madrid believe squad is strong enough to compete for all trophies

  22-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho and Real Madrid believe squad is strong enough to compete for all trophiesExpectations at Real Madrid could hardly be higher heading into Jose Mourinho’s first season back in charge, given the kind of signings they have made.That, coupled with the fact that the serial winner is back in charge, means a lot is expected of Los Blancos this campaign.According to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, both the coach and the club are convinced the squad are capable of fighting on every front
  
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• Andoni Iraola sends strong Alexander Isak message ahead of Premier League opener

  22-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola sends strong Alexander Isak message ahead of Premier League openerAlexander Isak Faces Defining Liverpool Test as Iraola Raises Stakes Before Newcastle ReturnAlexander Isak cost Liverpool £125m. That number follows him everywhere, and it should. Fees of that size come with scrutiny, expectation and, sooner or later, output. After a first season wrecked by fitness issues and a serious injury, the Liverpool striker heads back to Newcastle United on Sunday with a point to prove
  
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• Roma advance in talks for Oosterwolde, offer €17-18 million

  22-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma advance in talks for Oosterwolde, offer €17-18 millionRoma are making moves for Oosterwolde. The Fenerbahce defender is now the capital club’s priority to strengthen Gasperini’s backline.The Giallorossi club, as reported by Filippo Biafora of Il Tempo, have presented a proposal involving a loan with an option to buy.This option would become mandatory based on the defender’s number of appearances. The package is worth €17-18 million in total with talks progressing
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona register Joao Cancelo with La Liga ahead of season opener vs Elche

  22-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona register Joao Cancelo with La Liga ahead of season opener vs ElcheFC Barcelona have successfully registered their fourth signing of the summer, Joao Cancelo, with La Liga today.Having managed to complete the registrations of their three other summer arrivals, Rodri, Karim Adeyemi, and Anthony Gordon on Friday, the Blaugrana have managed to get the 32-year-old veteran full-back enrolled today.With this, Barcelona have successfully registered all their new signings in time for
  
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