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• Mikel Arteta does Liverpool a massive favour

  19-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta does Liverpool a massive favourArsenal and Liverpool have managed to become rivals over the last couple of seasons. No matter what happens in the campaign, both clubs just want the worst for one another.Obviously, the rivalry is down to trophies and players rather than locality but, it would be hard to find two sets of fans who aren't local rivals who dislike one another more.But, to be fair, there aren't many teams or fanbases who actually do like Arsenal at all.Despite this, deals
  
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• Hearts close to deal for teenage winger Benjaminsen - gossip

  25-08-2026 08:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Hearts emerge as favourites for Faroese winger, while Celtic face competition for midfield target.Faroe Islands Under-21 winger Aron Benjaminsen is on Hearts' wanted list and the Edinburgh club are favourites to sign the 18-year-old from Vikingur Gota. (Daily Record - subscription required)Hearts have completed a deal for Benjaminsen, with a sell-on clause likely included in the deal. (Trondur Arge on X)Motherwell have agreed a £350,000 fee with Finnish club Ives for 20-year-old midfi
  
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• 🎧 'We need to make our home ground a fortress'

  25-08-2026 08:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]After losing at last season's champions Arsenal on Friday night, attention turns to more winnable fixtures, especially those in front of a home faithful who have waited 25 years to see their team play a top-flight fixture in Coventry.BBC CWR's Will Oelrich spoke to some of the Sky Blue Army on the Fancast about their thoughts on the opening-day defeat and their perspective on how this season can be a success going forward."People are getting a bit ahead of themselves with the fact
  
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• ☕️ The day's 5 stories: 43 deals to wrap up and a mythical Ancelotti

  25-08-2026 08:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️ The day's 5 stories: 43 deals to wrap up and a mythical AncelottiA Tuesday packed with transfer market action and talk of Zeus in the locker-room team talks.Deco and Flick have made a blood pact over the striker: either Julián Álvarez arrives, or nobody does. That is just one of the five stories we have selected so you can start Tuesday in the best possible way. 😑 Barça: either Julián or nothingAccording to Sport, the club has drawn a red
  
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• Wow! Super talent agrees five-year contract with Liverpool and hands in transfer request

  25-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wow! Super talent agrees five-year contract with Liverpool and hands in transfer requestOne super talent has agreed a five year contract with Liverpool and handed in a transfer request. Liverpool need to sign a winger. It is probably one of the clearest priorities facing the club right now.The departure of Mohamed Salah has left a huge hole in the attack, both in terms of goals and creativity. Replacing someone of Salah's quality was never going to be easy, but Liverpool cannot simply hope that
  
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• Real Sociedad pushing hard to sign exit-bound Barcelona defender with Borussia Dortmund also interested

  25-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad pushing hard to sign exit-bound Barcelona defender with Borussia Dortmund also interestedHector Fort’s Barcelona exit is moving closer, but Borussia Dortmund may not have a clear path to sign the young defender after all.For now, the Bundesliga side remain in the strongest position to sign the 20-year-old, with Fort open to continuing his development in the Bundesliga. However, Real Sociedad are now pushing to keep him in La Liga.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Basque
  
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• 'Change is necessary' - players unite against Fifa

  25-08-2026 08:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Infantino was appointed Fifa president in 2016 [Getty Images]A number of current and former footballers have united against under-pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino, stating "change is necessary" at the head of the global governing body.Former Manchester United and France defender Mikael Silvestre, who sits on Fifa's Players' Voice Panel, issued a statement on X on Monday in a post he titled "Enough is Enough!".The statement has been shared on social media by the likes of England defender
  
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• Real Madrid youngster guaranteed starting spot under Mourinho as two stars battle for final spot

  25-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youngster guaranteed starting spot under Mourinho as two stars battle for final spotThe starting lineup Jose Mourinho picked for his team’s game against Espanyol may not be the manager’s Gala lineup, but it certainly names eleven players who have his backing and have impressed.There will undoubtedly be rotations and changes to the dynamic as the season progresses, but the players who featured on match day 2 will likely see some continuity under Mourinho in the c
  
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• Barcelona open the door to five player exits in major summer clear-out – report

  25-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona open the door to five player exits in major summer clear-out – reportBarcelona could be heading for a busy end to the transfer window, with as many as five players facing uncertain futures at the club.According to a major revelation from Jose Alvarez Haya on El Chiringuito TV, Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, Hector Fort and Marc Casado could all leave Barcelona this summer.Not every situation is the same, though. Casado and Fort are already training away from
  
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• Xabi Alonso brings real promise but one glaring problem could jeopardise his Chelsea rebuild

  25-08-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso came to Craven Cottage hoping for another Premier League first. Twenty-two years earlier, he bagged his first English top-flight goal for Liverpool. Against a former Reds team-mate striving for the same goal in Alvaro Arbeloa, he made another happy memory on his managerial bow.Most pictured his return to England to come with Liverpool; Chelsea fans already seem grateful he’s landed in London. While far from the perfect performance, victory in a five-goal thriller against Fulham
  
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• Grealish back for Man City - but for how long?

  25-08-2026 08:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City's Jack Grealish spent last season on loan at Everton [Getty Images]Jack Grealish is back in the fold at Manchester City... for now.The 30-year-old is into the final year of his reported £300,000-a-week contract at Etihad Stadium and was discarded by Pep Guardiola in the Spaniard's final season in charge, being allowed to join Everton on a season-long loan deal.That spell on Merseyside was cut short in January by an Achilles tendon injury, but the Englishman has returned to
  
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• 🗞️ Back pages: Julián on edge, BellingBACK and a hot market

  25-08-2026 08:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Back pages: Julián on edge, BellingBACK and a hot marketThe Julián Álvarez case is red-hot, and Tuesday’s front pages reflect that.Atlético refuse to negotiate with Barça despite unrest in the stands. Sport and Mundo Deportivo explain that Deco will wait for the Argentine until the very end.At Real Madrid, Bellingham “finds himself again” and returns to his best against Espanyol, according to Marca.And Cucurella dreams of win
  
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• Why Ollie Watkins’ move to Saudi Arabia will tarnish his Aston Villa legacy

  25-08-2026 08:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Where Unai Emery is concerned, the silent treatment has taken on a new meaning. The Aston Villa manager’s pre-match interview at Brighton on Sunday was notable for a one-word answer. “Silence,” he said, when asked about Ollie Watkins’ whereabouts. The England striker was absent for the 4-0 defeat, Emery hinting he refused to play.Watkins appears set on joining Al Hilal. A considerable boost to his bank balance would come with a dent to his reputation. For the nice guy, on
  
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• Sunderland want Barcelona midfielder as Hansi Flick’s decision pushes exit closer

  25-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland want Barcelona midfielder as Hansi Flick’s decision pushes exit closerMarc Casado’s time at Barcelona appears to be moving towards its final chapter, with Sunderland now emerging as a serious contender for the midfielder’s signature.The 22-year-old has found himself on the outside of Hansi Flick’s plans, and the signs around his future have become difficult to ignore. As reported before, Casado has been training separately from the main group for weeks as
  
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• Real Madrid’s new signing leaves bittersweet feeling after first start

  25-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s new signing leaves bittersweet feeling after first startReal Madrid’s first league game of the new season was not a disaster, but it left a feeling that a lot must improve for the team to be competitive once again.Three new signings started against Espanyol – Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate – and all three left very different impressions.Dumfries was solid at right-back and did enough to warrant another start, while Bernardo was
  
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• Manchester City have made a call that may not be popular but could be the right one

  25-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have made a call that may not be popular but could be the right oneThe future of Nico Gonzalez at Manchester City became painstakingly clear on Sunday. Marc Guehi started in midfield and the Spanish midfielder was an unused substitute in City’s 2-1 win over Bournemouth. The fact that Guehi was preferred in midfield to Nico Gonzalez said all you needed to know about where he stands in Enzo Maresca’s squad. It has been reported that Nico Gonzalez is set to sign for Newc
  
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• Is LASK v Celtic on TV? How to watch Champions League play-off

  25-08-2026 07:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic continue their bid to qualify for the Champions League as they visit Austrian champions LASK in the second leg of their play-off.Martin O’Neill’s side take a commanding 3-0 lead into the second leg after 24-year-old summer signing Camilo Duran scored a stunning brace to cap off a strong performance, after Benjamin Nygren volleyed the Hoops in front.But LASK were better than the scoreline suggested, twice having goals ruled out for offside in the first half, setting up a nervy
  
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• Liverpool have already signed their Virgil van Dijk replacement and it isn't Jacquet

  25-08-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have already signed their Virgil van Dijk replacement and it isn't JacquetLiverpool already have their Virgil van Dijk replacement. What a colossus Van Dijk has been over the years for the Reds. There will likely never be a player like him.The Dutchman has been one of the defining players of the club's modern era, transforming the defence after his arrival and becoming a leader both on and off the pitch. His presence has given Liverpool something every top team needs a defender that is
  
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• It looks like Manchester City are finally about to pull the trigger on a move everyone’s been expecting

  25-08-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It looks like Manchester City are finally about to pull the trigger on a move everyone’s been expectingNManchester City have held interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez for quite some time now. It has always appeared to be a matter of time before City made their move to sign the combative and talented midfielder. ow been reported that City are set to bid to sign Enzo Fernandez. It remains to be seen if City’s pursuit of the World Cup winner will be successful. However,
  
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• Some questions at Manchester City had obvious answers come the final whistle against Bournemouth

  25-08-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Some questions at Manchester City had obvious answers come the final whistle against BournemouthManchester City beat Bournemouth 2-1 on Sunday. Late second half goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol were enough for Enzo Maresca’s side to pick up all three points after Marcus Tavernier had given Marco Rose’s side a first half lead. Heading into Sunday’s match at the Etihad Stadium, there were several questions that arose in terms of player performance, selection and how City
  
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• Real Madrid centre-back Raul Asencio faces final chance to avoid surgery

  25-08-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid centre-back Raul Asencio faces final chance to avoid surgeryReal Madrid centre-back Raul Asencio is facing the prospect of undergoing surgery despite just recovering from an injury that has kept him out for a while, Marca reports.The 23-year-old has overcome the quadriceps injury that kept him sidelined earlier this season. However, the issue affecting his tibia has flared up again. The same leg is once again causing concern, leaving Asencio with one final attempt to avoid surge
  
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• Cardiff should not rush to add centre-back - Blake

  25-08-2026 07:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Former Cardiff City forward Nathan Blake believes the Bluebirds are right not to rush into the market for a centre-back despite their defensive injury crisis.Cardiff were without a senior option at centre-back for Saturday's 2-2 draw at Derby County, and could be in a similar boat when they host Norwich in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.Dylan Lawlor, Calum Chambers, Will Fish and Gabriel Osho are all out injured, but Blake feels his old side should still exercise caution on
  
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• Matos suggests Bianchini will play no part at Swansea

  25-08-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos has indicated that Florian Bianchini is unlikely to get game time in his team as Swansea City wait to see whether the forward will move on in this transfer window.Swansea paid French second-tier club Bastia almost £2m to secure Bianchini's services in the summer of 2024.But the 25-year-old has struggled to make an impression in English football.Bianchini, who can play out wide or up front, scored three goals in 38 appearances – only eight of whic
  
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• 📊 The Brasileirão table after Botafogo v Athletico-PR’s thrilling finish

  25-08-2026 02:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 The Brasileirão table after Botafogo v Athletico-PR’s thrilling finishOn Monday (24), Athletico-PR beat Botafogo 3-2 right at the Nilton Santos Stadium, closing out the 24th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Besides the teams’ opposite situations in the table and throughout the season as a whole, the cold and rain apparently made the Paraná side feel "at home" in Rio de Janeiro.Before the 15-minute mark, Furacão was already leading 2-0, with goals fr
  
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• 🤪 Neymar takes up Sormani's one-on-one challenge, social media goes wild

  25-08-2026 01:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤪 Neymar takes up Sormani's one-on-one challenge, social media goes wildJust when you think you’ve seen it all in football, Neymar makes a point of proving you completely wrong.This Monday (24), Santos’ No. 10 decided to respond to journalist Fábio Sormani’s “1v1 challenge.” Sormani is 69 years old."Are you in? If you are, we’re going to do a challenge. Now, there’s no point picking a full field, it has to be a small space. I’ll take
  
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• Three reasons Chelsea could challenge for title - and one they may not

  25-08-2026 01:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If football is won in both boxes, it seems as though Chelsea have one far better covered than the other.Xabi Alonso began his Stamford Bridge reign with an entertaining 3-2 Premier League win at west London rivals Fulham on Monday - and their new-look front three stole the show.Morgan Rogers, making his debut after his club record £117m summer move from Aston Villa, combined with Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro to produce a devastating attacking display.All three scored, with Palmer in particul
  
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• Serie B club president cites giants’ unpaid bills after transfer ban

  25-08-2026 00:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie B club president cites giants’ unpaid bills after transfer banCurrently in 12th place in Brazil’s Série B, Cuiabá is barred from registering new players.The club has been hit with a FIFA transfer ban due to a R$ 4 million debt owed to Portuguese coach Petit, who managed the team in 2024.And according to Cristiano Dresch, Cuiabá’s president, the amount in question would not be a problem if Dourado had received the roughly R$ 42 million that at least fo
  
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• Serie B club president cites giants’ non-payment after transfer ban

  25-08-2026 00:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie B club president cites giants’ non-payment after transfer banCurrently 12th in Brazil’s Série B, Cuiabá is barred from registering new players.The club has been hit with a FIFA transfer ban over a R$ 4 million debt owed to Portuguese coach Petit, who managed the team in 2024.And according to Cuiabá president Cristiano Dresch, the amount in question would not be a problem if Dourado had received the roughly R$ 42 million that at least four Série A clu
  
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• Analysis: Garcia makes impact as King shows potential

  25-08-2026 00:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]This was the fourth occasion that Fulham had started a Premier League season with a London derby and they have now lost all four.However, on the night when Alvaro Arbeloa was also in a Premier League dugout for the first time - and against the man he replaced briefly at the Bernabeu earlier this year - there were plenty of positives in defeat.Gonzalo Garcia, a player he recruited from his former employers over the summer, made an immediate impression with some excellent movement an
  
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• WSL: Keira Flannery makes permanent move to Charlton Athletic from West Ham

  25-08-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WSL: Keira Flannery makes permanent move to Charlton Athletic from West HamKeira Flannery has made her move to Charlton Athletic permanent following a loan spell with the club from West Ham last season.The 20-year-old departs the Irons after four years, having first joined from Arsenal in 2022 when she was just 16. The midfielder had spent her early years in Arsenal’s academy before making the move to the club she had supported throughout her childhood.Flannery made her first West Ham appe
  
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