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• NEOM prepare offer for Ziolkowski: Pole can leave Roma

  24-08-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEOM prepare offer for Ziolkowski: Pole can leave RomaThe arrival of Jayden Oosterwolde could open the door to the sale of Jan Ziolkowski. The Polish defender, who joined Roma a year ago from Legia Warsaw, could leave the capital this transfer window if Neom’s interest materialises.According to today’s edition of Corriere dello Sport, published this morning, Roma is currently awaiting a concrete offer for Ziolkowski from Neom. The Giallorossi’s valuation is around €16 mill
  
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• Serie A: Roma vs Fiorentina – Confirmed Line-ups

  24-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Roma vs Fiorentina – Confirmed Line-upsThe line-ups have been confirmed as Gian Piero Gasperini and Fabio Grosso open their Serie A campaigns with Roma and Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday evening.This is the closing fixture of the opening week of 2026-27 Serie A matches. Reigning champions Inter won 4-1 against Monza on Saturday, while Napoli, Lecce, Milan, Atalanta, Juventus and Cagliari have also begun with wins.The two clubs arrive from opposite ends of last season.
  
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• Barcelona top target softens stance on potential Arsenal transfer – report

  24-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona top target softens stance on potential Arsenal transfer – reportBarcelona have been trying to sign Julian Alvarez since the start of the summer transfer window, but Atletico Madrid have maintained a stubborn stance.The Argentine has been involved in one of the most difficult transfer sagas of the summer, and it is reflecting on his persona during games.Barça had identified the 26-year-old as their marquee striker signing this summer, but Atletico have simply refused to neg
  
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• Arsenal still hoping to land dream signing before window shuts

  24-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal still hoping to land dream signing before window shutsJulian Alvarez transfer latest as Arsenal monitor Atletico Madrid striker situationJulian Alvarez’s future has moved into even sharper focus after an uncomfortable evening at the Metropolitano, where the Atletico Madrid forward was whistled and insulted by sections of his own support during the 2-2 draw with Villarreal. For Arsenal, who have admired the Argentina international for some time, the latest developments only add anot
  
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• ✅ Roma v Fiorentina line-ups: Mastantuono, Mora, Gasp surprises🔥

  24-08-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Roma v Fiorentina line-ups: Mastantuono, Mora, Gasp surprises🔥The first matchday of Serie A comes to a close, and it does so with the big clash at the Olimpico between Roma and Fiorentina. There is huge curiosity surrounding two teams that have changed a lot and head into this season with ambitions of finishing near the top of the table.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!While Roma want to confirm last season&r
  
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• What's going on with Watkins?

  24-08-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aston Villa have been here before.Last year, it was Emi Martinez looking to leave for Manchester United. When asked about the Argentina goalkeeper's absence from last season's opening league match against Crystal Palace, head coach Unai Emery just repeated replacement Marco Bizot's name several times.Twelve months on, for their Premier League opener at Brighton on Sunday, Ollie Watkins was the name to make Emery bristle."This question is for him. I can answer only with my silence,"
  
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• Chelsea identify Real Madrid midfielder as possible replacement for Enzo Fernandez – report

  24-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea identify Real Madrid midfielder as possible replacement for Enzo Fernandez – reportReal Madrid have been very active in the summer transfer window, bringing in as many as six signings to bolster the squad.The club also appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager, with the hope that the Portuguese tactician can bring trophies back to the Santiago Bernabeu.One position the team wanted to address this summer but failed to do so was midfield, with Bernardo Silva being the only signing
  
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• Gunners lying in wait for Alvarez

  24-08-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal are realistic about their chances of signing Julian Alvarez before next week's transfer deadline.Do they want him? Yes. Are they trying? Yes. Can they pull it off? The answer to that question is less unequivocal.Manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta know it is a long shot, not least because former Manchester City forward Alvarez, at least so far, has shown little indication he would be willing to join the club.His current reluctance to give the green light
  
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• 🎧 The weekend round-up: What now for Gakpo?

  24-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The BBC Radio Merseyside sport team takes you behind the scenes of Liverpool's draw at Newcastle in a new feature for this season.Paul Salt, Chris Coughlin and Mike Hughes talk through their views of the game and the Kevin Keegan tributes, and discuss what it's like to come face to face with Reds boss Andoni Iraola.This week they discuss Cody Gakpo's future and whether Liverpool should keep or sell the versatile forward. Hughes said: "In the title winning season, I thought Gakpo was really good.
  
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• Argyle sign Bakinson and Irow on season-long loans

  24-08-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyreeq Bakinson played 43 times for Leyton Orient last season [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle have signed Leyton Orient midfielder Tyreeq Bakinson and Tottenham Hotspur forward Oliver Irow on season-long loans.Bakinson rejoins the Pilgrims six years after he first played for the club under Ryan Lowe during the 2019-20 League Two promotion-winning campaign.The 27-year-old has gone on to play for Sheffield Wednesday, Wycombe Wanderers, Charlton Athletic and Orient, where he featured 43 times last se
  
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• 'I don't see the tenacity in Wirtz'

  24-08-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville says Liverpool attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz "needs to sort himself out" and believes people have been "kind" to him and fellow big-money signing Alexander Isak after lacklustre performances for the Reds.Both Wirtz and Isak cost the Merseyside club more than £100m each in last summer's transfer window and they have failed to set the world alight since. The duo have come under increased scrutiny after failing to make an
  
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• Crystal Palace launch pursuit of two Moroccan internationals

  24-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace launch pursuit of two Moroccan internationalsCrystal Palace are reportedly interested in Stade Rennais’ Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal (20) and AS Roma’s Neil El Aynaoui (25), according to information from Foot Mercato.In search of further reinforcements for their midfield and defence, the Eagles’ management are said to have shortlisted the Moroccan duo. The two players, for their part, are reportedly receptive to the London club’s interest and open to the ide
  
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• Barcelona defender’s resurgence serves as a timely boost for the club

  24-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender’s resurgence serves as a timely boost for the clubThere were many positives for Barcelona to take note of following their 5-0 win over Elche CF in the opening game.While much of the discussion has centred around the performances of the attackers, the Barcelona defence also deserves some credit.Xavi Espart is one player who performed brilliantly on the night despite playing out of position. But another defender who made a mark was Andreas Christensen.A brilliant return fo
  
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• Fulham and Chelsea round off opening Premier League weekend

  24-08-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham and Chelsea round off opening Premier League weekend2026-08-24T17:48:09ZAnd here are the line-ups for this evening's game. 2026-08-24T17:38:43ZTeam news will be dropping in under ten minutes but the headline already is that Enzo Fernández has arrived with the visitors' squad for tonight's match. The Argentina international's future at Stamford Bridge remains clouded in uncertainty so this is a potentially big development. 2026-08-24T17:28:03ZAll eyes are on Craven Cottage toni
  
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• Celtic full-back Johnston out until October

  24-08-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic full-back Alistair Johnston will be out of action until October, manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed.The Canada international, 27, went off at half time in the second game of the season against Kilmarnock, having missed most of the last campaign with a hamstring injury.Now a scan has revealed he faces another spell on the sidelines."There was definitely something there, and I think the prognosis is really that it will be some time in October for him," said O'Neill prior to the Champions
  
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• Real Madrid president takes charge of club’s plan to renew another key superstar

  24-08-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid president takes charge of club’s plan to renew another key superstarReal Madrid started the new season in a less than convincing manner, relying on a late goal from Carlos Espi to secure a 2-1 victory over Espanyol.While there were several positives, including the performance of Jude Bellingham, others largely disappointed, with Vinicius Jr, in particular, not having the best of nights.Bellingham capped his display with the opening goal, and his standout showing has only reinfo
  
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• Orsato backs Di Bello over De Bruyne goal in Genoa-Napoli row

  24-08-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Orsato backs Di Bello over De Bruyne goal in Genoa-Napoli rowDaniele Orsato has backed Marco Di Bello over the goal that settled Genoa-Napoli, with Italy’s refereeing leadership maintaining that no error was made in allowing Kevin De Bruyne’s strike to stand.According to Corriere dello Sport, Orsato had already formed that view inside the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Saturday evening, and when challenged as he left the ground he responded: “Why, what happened?”GENOA, ITALY &n
  
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• Premier League Shirts Go Betting-Free This Season – But Italy’s Biggest Clubs are Still Cashing In

  24-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League Shirts Go Betting-Free This Season – But Italy’s Biggest Clubs are Still Cashing InWhen the 2026/27 season kicks off, no Premier League club will be able to send their players onto the pitch with a betting company on the front of its shirt. It’s the first time in well over a decade that’s been the case, and it hasn’t happened by accident.Clubs themselves voted for the change back in April 2023, giving themselves three seasons to find replacements. And
  
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• Lazio supporters sell out Bologna away end and sing anti-Lotito chants

  24-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio supporters sell out Bologna away end and sing anti-Lotito chantsLazio’s first away trip of the season brought a sold-out visiting section at the Stadio Dall’Ara, with supporters turning the hour before kick-off into a demonstration against president Claudio Lotito.According to Lalaziosiamonoi.it, whose correspondent was at the ground, roughly 4,000 Lazio fans were in Bologna, the away end already full well before the start.Shirts, scarves and flags filled the section and the ch
  
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• Juventus closing in on Wolfsburg’s Grabara as new deputy to Vicario

  24-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus closing in on Wolfsburg’s Grabara as new deputy to VicarioJuventus are closing in on the signing of Kamil Grabara from Wolfsburg, with the Poland goalkeeper set to arrive in Turin as understudy to Guglielmo Vicario.According to Calciomercato.com, Giovanni Carnevali and Frederic Massara are finalising the deal, with only the last details left to settle. The negotiation is described as having entered its decisive phase, and Grabara could be in Italy within the coming days once terms
  
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• Calhanoglu’s contract situation puts Galatasaray and Fenerbahce on high alert

  24-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calhanoglu’s contract situation puts Galatasaray and Fenerbahce on high alertHakan Calhanoglu is into the final year of his contract with Inter and the latest reports in Italy indicate that the Nerazzurri could allow the 32-year-old to walk away on a free transfer at the end of the 2026-27 season, which has put Galatasaray and Fenerbahce on high alert.Gazzetta: Calhanoglu likely to leave Inter on a free transfer on June 30Calhanoglu is now into his sixth season with the Nerazzurri, having
  
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• Ahoka 'proud' to join Sunderland

  24-08-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New signing Jules Ahoka says he is "very happy and proud" to join Sunderland on a long-term deal. The 20-year-old signs from Royal Antwerp where he impressed as a combative midfielder.He is Sunderland's third signing of the summer following the arrival of Thomas Meunier and Dayann Methalie."I am very happy and proud to join Sunderland," he said. "It is a big club with great ambitions, and I am excited to be here."I want to work hard, learn from my team-mates and the staff, and cont
  
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• Bradford captain Sarcevic to stay further year

  24-08-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradford City captain Antoni Sarcevic has signed a new one-year extension to his contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2028.Sarcevic's deal was due to run out next summer, but he now has two more years left with the Bantams.Since joining from Stockport County in 2024, the 34-year-old has 18 goals in his 73 appearances, including the one that clinched promotion out of League Two in May 2025.While he was named as Bradford's new captain shortly before this season."I have been here f
  
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• Viral moment with defender becomes advert at Couto Pereira 🤣

  24-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viral moment with defender becomes advert at Couto Pereira 🤣The access tunnel to the visiting team’s locker room at Couto Pereira claimed another “victim” on the 8th, when defender Jacy fell there after celebrating a goal that would later be disallowed.And would you believe that the situation turned into advertising?Coritiba played at home again last Sunday (23), when they beat Corinthians 2-1.A return that also came with some “extra” cash after an initiativ
  
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• Arsenal defeat Paris FC 1-0 in intriguing pre-season friendly

  24-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal defeat Paris FC 1-0 in intriguing pre-season friendlyA narrow victory told only part of the story as new faces continued to settle into Arsenal’s tactical approach ahead of the new campaign.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Arsenal Women (@arsenalwfc)Arsenal defeated Paris FC 1-0 on Sunday in their first open-to-the-public pre-season friendly.Renee Slegers picked four of the seven new signings to start, while two were on the bench (Damm and Reuteler) and one was injured (
  
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• Bunker happy for Carlisle's season to 'get going'

  24-08-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlisle United midfielder Harvey Bunker says he is relieved to see the club'sseason "get going" after their first win of the National League campaign.The 4-1 victory over Hornchurch came after a shock loss to another newly promoted side in Worthing on the opening day and a draw away to Yeovil Town.But it clicked at Brunton Park on Saturday as they claimed three points at the third time of asking under new head coach Rob Elliot."Unfortunately, it didn't happen in the first game but I thought we
  
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• Watkins' departure would cut deepest - and Villa did not see it coming

  24-08-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ollie Watkins scored his last Aston Villa goals in their final-day win at Manchester City last season [Getty Images]Aston Villa have been here before.Last year, it was Emi Martinez looking to leave for Manchester United. When asked about the Argentina goalkeeper's absence from last season's opening league match against Crystal Palace, head coach Unai Emery just repeated replacement Marco Bizot's name several times.Twelve months on, for their Premier League opener at Brighton on Sunday, Ollie Wat
  
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• RC Lens register interest in Neom centre-back Nathan Zeze

  24-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RC Lens register interest in Neom centre-back Nathan ZezeLens are interested in offering France U21 international centre-back Nathan Zeze a way back into Ligue 1, according to Foot Mercato. Zeze left formative club FC Nantes last summer to join Saudi Pro League side Neom SC in a then club-record €20m deal. The 21-year-old Zeze featured 36 times for Neom, but the Saudi outfit is expected to free up funds before a transfer spree. An exit, even temporary, is then on the cards for Zeze.Foot Mer
  
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• Serie A Liveblog: Bologna vs. Lazio and Roma vs. Fiorentina

  24-08-2026 18:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Liveblog: Bologna vs. Lazio and Roma vs. FiorentinaFootball Italia Live BlogThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Welcome to the Football Italia Liveblog for coverage of Monday’s Serie A matches: Bologna vs. Lazio and Roma vs. Fiorentina!These are the final two matches of the 2026-27 opening weekend.A three-goal victory is required to join Inter at the top of the Serie A standings at the end of the first week, a four-goal victory is r
  
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• Sunderland sign Ahoka from Royal Antwerp

  24-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jules Ahoka (right) has signed a long-term contract with Sunderland [Getty Images]Sunderland have signed midfielder Jules Ahoka from Belgian side Royal Antwerp for 10m euros (£8.6m).The Black Cats said the 20-year-old DR Congo youth international has signed a long-term contract with the club."I am very happy and proud to join Sunderland," said Ahoka, who featured in both of Antwerp's league games this season. "It is a big club with great ambitions, and I am excited to be here. "I want to w
  
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