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• Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds: What Farke said

  22-08-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United manager Daniel Farke, speaking to Match of the Day: "I always back my players and Anton Stach always has those moments. I expected a difficult game away at Forest. I'm very happy to come away with a clean sheet and compliments to the players."On new signings: "Very happy because they have big boots to fill. James Trafford is a good player, but he hasn't played that many Premier League games, Tarik too. So they both shined and showed why we agreed to sign them, but the whole group wa
  
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• Liverpool take giant step towards securing Jarell Quansah comeback deal

  22-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool take giant step towards securing Jarell Quansah comeback dealLiverpool have solved their centre-back crisis - for this summer at least. A few weeks back and there appeared to be a storm brewing. Owing to various factors head coach Andoni Iraola was using the likes of Ifeanyi Ndukwe, Mor Talla Ndiaye and Luke Chambers in the middle of his defence.But the department is looking strong for the season ahead - led by Virgil van Dijk, Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo among others.Liverpool wi
  
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• Three talking points ahead of Elche vs Barcelona | La Liga MD 2

  22-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three talking points ahead of Elche vs Barcelona | La Liga MD 2Barcelona and Hansi Flick have enjoyed a special run over the past two seasons, winning five trophies, including back-to-back La Liga titles.On Sunday night, the club kick off their third season under the German coach’s tutelage as they face off against Elche away from home in La Liga.The excitement could not be any higher ahead of the team’s first game of the brand new season, especially given how they have gone on and s
  
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• Manna: ‘Napoli continuity to Allegri, but no new buys planned’

  22-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manna: ‘Napoli continuity to Allegri, but no new buys planned’Napoli director Giovanni Manna insists they are ‘continuing the project started by Antonio Conte’ with Max Allegri, but warns not to expect more new signings unless there is a sale.The trip to Genoa kicks off at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, also known as Marassi, at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.NAPLES, ITALY &n
  
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• Hull KR's top-four hopes hit by loss to Toulouse

  22-08-2026 20:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Super LeagueHull KR (6) 12Tries: Minchella, Gorman Goals: Martin 2Toulouse(6) 32Tries: Jussaume, Tropis 2, Marion, Ulberg, Polselli Goals: Rouge 4Hull KR's hopes of a top-four finish in Super League were dealt a blow when they suffered a shock loss to Toulouse, their second home defeat within five days.The Robins would have climbed to have fourth if they had won and instead remain sixth, facing up to the prospect of being away in the first round of the play-offs next month.Mathieu Jussau
  
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• Where does Man Utd defeat rank among shock opening-game losses?

  22-08-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have lost their opening Premier League game in four of the past seven seasons [Getty Images]Pre-season optimism can be a dangerous thing, as Manchester United fans have found out the hard way.On Saturday Michael Carrick's side suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Hull City, who were by far and away the better side.Hull, back in the Premier League after nine years away, had never previously beaten United in the top flight.It is the first time United have lost to a newly
  
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• Senesi Gets 7.5, Bergvall With 5 | Tottenham Hotspur Players Rated In Lackluster Loss Vs Brentford

  22-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Senesi Gets 7.5, Bergvall With 5 | Tottenham Hotspur Players Rated In Lackluster Loss Vs BrentfordTottenham Hotspur faced off against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. Spurs made a poor start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 12th minute when Keane Lewis-Potter scored the opener for the home side. Vitaly Janelt doubled his team’s advantage in the 33rd minute as the North Lond
  
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• Inter CEO Beppe Marotta reveals Lautaro Martinez not for sale amidst Barcelona links

  22-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter CEO Beppe Marotta reveals Lautaro Martinez not for sale amidst Barcelona linksSerie A side Inter have seen their striker Lautaro Martinez get linked with a late move to Barcelona in the last few days. Get Italian Football News have looked at the Nerazzurri’s stance about these rumours from Spain. They see the Argentine as someone who will not leave and if Barcelona want him, they would have to shell out a three-figure amount to land him.Before Inter’s 4-1 win over Monza, I
  
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• Tonali nightmare as Sangare stars - Brentford v Spurs player ratings

  22-08-2026 20:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Brentford made it a miserable start to the Premier League season for Roberto de Zerbi's expensively rebuilt Tottenham Hotspur side with an emphatic 3-0 victory at The Gtech Community Stadium.Here's how I rated the players and how you rated the players.What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?Spurs make nightmare start as Brentford hit three in easy winBrentford starting XICaoimhin Kelleher: Calm as ever in goal and made the saves when he needed to. 6Michael Kayode: Busy and a threat
  
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• Video: Italy international Esposito scores sensational flick in Inter 4-1 Monza

  22-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Italy international Esposito scores sensational flick in Inter 4-1 MonzaItaly international Francesco Pio Esposito got in on the act with a superb flick as Inter began their Serie A title defence with a statement 4-1 victory over newly-promoted Monza on Saturday evening.The reigning Serie A and Coppa Italia champions began their 2026-27 campaign with a visit from Ivan Juric and his newly-promoted Monza side in San Siro on Saturday evening.The teams went in for the interval level at 1-1 af
  
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• Barcelona defender still intends to stay despite growing speculation over future

  22-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender still intends to stay despite growing speculation over futureEarlier today, reports emerged suggesting that Alejandro Balde had decided to leave FC Barcelona before the transfer window closes.The 22-year-old left-back faces competition for a starting berth now that Joao Cancelo has been re-signed permanently.Moreover, reports suggest that Barça manager Hansi Flick has some doubts the player as well.The German’s pointed remark at the La Masia graduate during his pr
  
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• Tottenham analysis: New faces, same old failings

  22-08-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham failed to win a single game after falling behind last season and once again they crumbled after Keane Lewis-Potter gave the Bees an early lead.This was supposed to be the start of a new era for Spurs after back-to-back 17th-placed finishes.Instead this was as bad as anything they served up last season as familiar failings were very much evident despite the new faces on show.It was far too easy for Brentford at times, with Lewis-Potter left unmarked to score the first, Ric
  
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• Simeone's call-ups: Julián Álvarez in; Cuti Romero out!

  22-08-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Simeone's call-ups: Julián Álvarez in; Cuti Romero out!Atlético de Madrid face Villarreal this Sunday, and they will do so with Julián Álvarez included in the squad.
  The big positive news in the squad list is the confirmed presence of Julián Álvarez, who will lead the attack in this crucial clash. The Argentine forward arrives ready to be the team’s main attacking reference against the opposition defense.However, the defensive unit will suff
  
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• 💥 Douvikas answers Kamara stunner: Udinese 1-1 Como, Bayo howler 😱

  22-08-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥 Douvikas answers Kamara stunner: Udinese 1-1 Como, Bayo howler 😱No winners or losers at the Bluenergy Stadium. Udinese and Como drew 1-1: Kamara (28') opened the scoring, before Douvikas (54') replied. It was a balanced match with chances at both ends right up to the final whistle, and it also featured the debut of the new signings for both Como and Udinese.Watch the full Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!Udinese were the firs
  
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• Serie A | Udinese 1-1 Como: Fabregas held to disappointing draw

  22-08-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Udinese 1-1 Como: Fabregas held to disappointing drawUdinese held Como to a 1-1 draw with both teams wasting golden opportunities to take all three points, as Tasos Douvikas cancelled out the Hassane Kamara chip.After being the surprise outfit of last season, the Lariani had invested heavily over the summer to prepare for Champions League football. Trevoh Chalobah, Yan Couto and Luis Milla were all thrown straight into the starting XI for their debuts, while Nico Paz was also given the
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool talks for phenomenal £55m Real Madrid star

  22-08-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool talks for phenomenal £55m Real Madrid starLiverpool are active in the forward market. Last week bids went in for Yankuba Minteh but so far Brighton haven’t been tempted to sell. The 22-year-old was the subject of an initial £50m approach from sporting director Richard Hughes.That was swiftly knocked back - but the 2024/25 Premier League champions didn’t hang around. Another offer of £60m went in and Brighton again sent that bid to
  
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• Peixoto happy as Wolves end long wait for away win

  22-08-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto declared himself pleased with his side's performance as they earned their first league win of the season.Fer Lopez's double and a goal from substitute Adam Armstrong saw Wolves end their 489-day wait for a win on the road as they beat Preston 3-1 at Deepdale.Peixoto told BBC Radio WM: "I'm happy with the performance, in the first half more difficult, a little bit more difficult, but we have the best chances."In the second half we managed well the pressure of the opponen
  
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• Farke turnaround has Leeds aiming to thrive not just survive

  22-08-2026 20:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Farke helped Leeds United maintain their Premier League status last season [Getty Images]Anton Stach wheeled away towards the travelling supporters as his stunning late free-kick turned a point into three for Leeds United against Nottingham Forest in their Premier League opener.The jubilation after the final whistle at the City Ground on Saturday was in stark contrast to the scenes when Daniel Farke's side made their visit to Nottingham last season. In November 2025, Lukas Nmecha had stru
  
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• Serie A | Inter 4-1 Monza: Quality shows in the end for Champions

  22-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Inter 4-1 Monza: Quality shows in the end for ChampionsInter recovered from a shaky first half to crush Monza 4-1 including spectacular Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Pio Esposito goals, on John Stones’ debut.The Nerazzurri won the Domestic Double last season and were eager to get off to a good start, although none of the new signings were ready to play here, with only John Stones on the bench, as Djed Spence and Curtis Jones saluted their fans.MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Joh
  
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• Match Report I Inter 4-1 Monza

  22-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Match Report I Inter 4-1 MonzaThe Nerazzurri continued where they left off last season as the defending champions Inter kick off the 2026-27 campaign in high-fashion with a dominant 4-1 victory against Monza at the Stadio San Siro. It didn’t take the Beneamata long to make a mark on the patch as Piotr Zienlinski dispatched an enticing through ball to Pio Esposito, whom did a superb job protecting the ball whilst his back was facing the goal and finding Andy Diouf out-wide with his immense
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi reaction — What did Tottenham Hotspur boss say after brutal debut blowout?

  22-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto De Zerbi won't have experienced many surprise disappointments as shocking and gloomy as Tottenham Hotpur's Week 1 loss to Brentford in the Premier League.How much of the hope instilled in Tottenham Hotspur supporters during a busy, spend-happy summer was destroyed by 90 flummoxing minutes in Brentford on Saturday, when Spurs went down early to their organized hosts and never really found any footing?MORE — Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur recap, video highlightsDe Zerbi will have to
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi reaction — What did Tottenham Hotspur boss say after brutal blowout in Week 1?

  22-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto De Zerbi won't have experienced many surprise disappointments as shocking and gloomy as Tottenham Hotpur's Week 1 loss to Brentford in the Premier League.How much of the hope instilled in Tottenham Hotspur supporters during a busy, spend-happy summer was destroyed by 90 flummoxing minutes in Brentford on Saturday, when Spurs went down early to their organized hosts and never really found any footing?MORE — Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur recap, video highlightsDe Zerbi will have to
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against Espanyol – three new signings start

  22-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against Espanyol – three new signings startReal Madrid will finally kick off their 2026/27 La Liga campaign tonight with an away fixture against RCD Espanyol.In what marks the first official match of Jose Mourinho’s second tenure at the club, the Portuguese tactician has announced the starting lineup that will take the field at the RCDE Stadium.Three new signings featureAs expected, as many as three Real Madrid summer signings start in the openi
  
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• West Ham woe and why Millwall are team to beat - McLean's EFL takeaways

  22-08-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Former Peterborough United and Hull City striker - and Final Score pundit - Aaron McLean gives his five takeaways following Saturday's action in the Championship, League One and League Two.West Ham's woesNuno Espirito Santo's West Ham missed a 93rd-minute penalty in their home loss to Charlton [Getty Images]West Ham have made a disappointing start to the Championship season following relegation from the Premier League. After squandering a two-goal lead in their opening draw against Burnley,
  
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• Heckingbottom admits Preston came up short in loss

  22-08-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom admitted Wolves had a little too much for his side in their clash at Deepdale, which ended 3-1 in the visitors' favour.Wolves, whose eight-year stay in the Premier League ended last season, looked comfortable and in control for large periods as they condemned North End to their second defeat from their two opening Championship fixtures.Heckingbottom told BBC Radio Lancashire: "Tough one. We huffed and puffed and really tried and competed."When they opene
  
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• Inter Milan president shuts the door on Barcelona-Lautaro Martinez rumours: ‘Shouldn’t even be any talk’

  22-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan president shuts the door on Barcelona-Lautaro Martinez rumours: ‘Shouldn’t even be any talk’Inter Milan president Giuseppe Marotta has responded to reports linking Lautaro Martinez with FC Barcelona, making it clear that the Argentine striker will not leave the club during this transfer window.Lautaro has emerged as a potential Plan B for the Blaugrana after their move for his compatriot Julian Alvarez has become complicated doe to Atletico Madrid’s stance.The
  
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• De Gea sends message after Manchester United’s 2-0 loss against Hull

  22-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Gea sends message after Manchester United’s 2-0 loss against HullPremier League club Manchester United fell to a shock 2-0 defeat away against newly-promoted Hull City in their season opener on Saturday afternoon, and former goalkeeper David De Gea, now with Fiorentina, appears to have weighed in with a message of support after full-time.De Gea urges for calm at Manchester UnitedUnited were beaten by two first-half strikes from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy in East Yorkshire in their first
  
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• Ex-West Brom midfielder Castro, 25, dies during friendly

  22-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Quevin Castro joined West Brom in 2021 [Getty Images]Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro has died at the age of 25 after collapsing during a match in Portugal. Castro fell to the ground during the first half of third-tier Real Sport Clube's friendly against top-flight side Estrela de Amadora at the Estadio das Seixas in Lisbon on Saturday.The Lisbon Football Association (AFL) said that Castro "passed away this morning during the pre-season friendly".Real Sport Clube said the midfielder was
  
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• Video: Italy talent Kayode sends Brentford 3-0 up against Tottenham

  22-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Italy talent Kayode sends Brentford 3-0 up against TottenhamItaly U21 star Michael Kayode was on hand to send Brentford 3-0 up against Tottenham Hotspur in their first Premier League game of the 2026-27 season, piling more misery on Roberto De Zerbi in the Spurs dugout.Kayode was in the right place at the right time to get a leg to the ball from the second phase of a corner to put Brentford 3-0 up against Tottenham three minutes into the second half at the Gtech Community Stadium.His effo
  
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• Real Madrid star Trent opens up on abuse from Liverpool fans, World Cup snub: ‘I was properly gutted’

  22-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Trent opens up on abuse from Liverpool fans, World Cup snub: ‘I was properly gutted’The last year has been a difficult one for Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold.The right-back secured a dream move away from Liverpool to the Spanish capital club in June 2025, but the transfer did not go down well with the Merseyside faithful.As a result, the 27-year-old defender was subjected all kinds of abuse from fans online, while he also saw his mural in Liverpool being def
  
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