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• Nottingham Forest sign Norwegian forward Espås

  25-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest sign Norwegian forward EspåsNottingham Forest have completed the signing of Norwegian forward Tuva Espås on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Tricky Trees this afternoon.The 27-year-old joined Nottingham Forest from Vålerenga Damer. Espås has spent the last two-and-a-half years with the Norwegian Toppserien club. She has scored five goals in 13 matches in the 2026 Toppserien.Espås h
  
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• 🎥 Mineiro derby sees nasty fall and sub, watch and have your say

  26-08-2026 02:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Mineiro derby sees nasty fall and sub, watch and have your sayAtlético lost center-back Ruan just 18 minutes into the clash against Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals this Tuesday (25).After being hit by Kaio Jorge, he fell in a way that drew attention, tried to continue, but had to be substituted.Find out what happened below.
  He tried to stay on, but... 😳Ruan was challenged by Kaio Jorge in the very first minute.And he went down without being
  
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• 🎥 Mineiro derby sees nasty fall and a sub, watch and have your say

  26-08-2026 02:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Mineiro derby sees nasty fall and a sub, watch and have your sayAtlético lost center-back Ruan just 18 minutes into the clash against Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals this Tuesday (25).After being hit by Kaio Jorge, he went down in a worrying fall, tried to continue, but had to be substituted.Find out what happened below.
  He tried to stay on, but... 😳Ruan was caught by a challenge from Kaio Jorge in the very first minute.And he went down wit
  
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• O'Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic

  26-08-2026 01:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the open air of the Raiffeisen Arena, with bedlam all around, there was nowhere to hide for Celtic or Martin O'Neill.The Scottish champions had endured one of their darkest nights in their European history. After going out to Kairat Almaty on penalties last year at this stage of the Champions League play-offs, that is saying something.Four goals up on aggregate against LASK, O'Neill's Celtic somehow conspired to implode in a second half with little sign of a response on the way to a 5-4 aggre
  
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• Exhausted & fragile - how Celtic's capitulation unfolded

  26-08-2026 01:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Catastrophe, capitulation, calamity. All applicable, all too familiar, all can be levied at Celtic after their Champions League qualification blunder away to LASK.A night that started full of hope and optimism as Celtic edged four goals clear on aggregate after 21 minutes ended in deep humiliation in a 5-4 aggregate defeat after extra time.At the same stage last season, their disastrous loss to Kairat Almaty ultimately cast a long shadow over their season and was the nexus point for an overflow
  
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• 😳 Luck or skill? English League Cup sees goal from miles out, watch

  26-08-2026 01:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Luck or skill? English League Cup sees goal from miles out, watchNow a Third Division side, Leicester bowed out of the Carabao Cup, the English League Cup, on Tuesday (25).Away from home, the 2015/2016 Premier League champions saw Ipswich Town come out on top 3-1 in the second-round clash.With the Chilean Marcelino Núñez adding a touch of "cruelty."
  Luck or skill?Ipswich, back in the top flight, took the lead through Egeli (62').Leicester hit back soon after with Aluko (6
  
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• 📋 Cruzeiro and Atlético named for first Copa do Brasil decider

  26-08-2026 01:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Cruzeiro and Atlético named for first Copa do Brasil deciderIt’s about to start!Cruzeiro and Atlético are set for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.The ball will roll from 9pm (Brasília time) at a packed Mineirão. Flávio Rodrigues de Souza (SP) will referee the match. SporTV and Premiere will broadcast it. 
  History in the Copa do Brasil 🇧🇷This will be the fourth edition featuring the Minas Gerais d
  
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• 📋 Cruzeiro and Atlético named for 1st Copa do Brasil decider

  26-08-2026 01:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Cruzeiro and Atlético named for 1st Copa do Brasil deciderIt’s about to begin!Cruzeiro and Atlético are set for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.The ball starts rolling at 9pm (Brasília time) in a packed Mineirão.Flávio Rodrigues de Souza (SP) will be the referee.SporTV and Premiere will broadcast it.
  History in the Copa do Brasil 🇧🇷This will be the fourth edition featuring the Minas Gerais derby.They first met
  
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• Journalist: Barcelona could make one final major signing

  26-08-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Barcelona could make one final major signingBarcelona Transfers: Rodri Arrival, Julian Alvarez Hope and Alejandro Balde Drama Define Crucial WeekBarcelona have had one of those weeks that make a fan sit up a bit straighter. There is a sense of movement, of purpose, of a club trying to force the market to bend to its own needs before the window slams shut. According to The Athletic, this has been “a very positive week for Barcelona”, and it is easy enough to see why.A 5-0
  
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• LASK 5-1 Celtic (agg 5-4): What O'Neill said

  26-08-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic boss Martin O'Neill: "I think these games show you that we have obviously a lot of work to do in that aspect [squad depth]."These games are real, real tests for you and unfortunately we've failed that test tonight."I'm responsible for this one but I don't know what's happened in the past."Without a doubt. Naturally it took me a long time to get over the UEFA Cup final in 2003 but this was majorly disappointing. In the context of things, one was a final which it would have been terrific to
  
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• Wolves full-back Hoever joins Sparta Prague

  26-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The last of Ki-Jana Hoever's 28 Premier League appearances for Wolves came in a 2-0 home defeat by Brentford last December [Shutterstock]Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Ki-Jana Hoever has joined Sparta Prague for an undisclosed fee on a "multi-year deal".The 24-year-old Dutchman joined Wolves from Liverpool in September 2020. He made 33 appearances in all competitions but spent much of his six years with the club out on loan.He had a brief spell back in the Netherlands with PSV Eindhoven, two s
  
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• Sky Sport: Gasperini wants Kessie, Roma make first inquiries

  25-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sport: Gasperini wants Kessie, Roma make first inquiriesFranck Kessié is waiting to find out his future. Juventus has been working for days to bring the former Atalanta player back to Italy, but first they must complete some midfield exits. The sale of Fabio Miretti, currently underway with Besiktas, may not be enough to free up the space needed to sign the 1997-born player. As Gianluca Di Marzio reports, Roma has stepped in during this waiting period and potential stalemate. The Gial
  
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• Report: Tottenham complete £85m winger deal as striker talks continue

  25-08-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham complete £85m winger deal as striker talks continueTottenham Transfer Latest: Savinho, Omar Marmoush and Spurs’ Urgent Need for New FirepowerTottenham have left themselves with work to do, and there is no point dressing it up. A 3-0 defeat at Brentford to open the Premier League season told its own story, and it matched the market reality around the club. Spurs still need goals, they still need pace, and they still need a front line that looks ready for the demands
  
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• With Neymar? Santos name squad for first decider v Palmeiras

  25-08-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Neymar? Santos name squad for first decider v PalmeirasSantos has made official the list of players called up for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.And Neymar will be an option against Palmeiras this Wednesday (25).
  The presence of the No. 10 among the players available was in doubt because of the synthetic pitch at Nubank Parque.Neymar has been called up, but his place in the starting lineup is not guaranteed.Santos has another derby ahead, against Corinthians on Sunday (3
  
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• With Neymar? Santos name squad for first clash with Palmeiras

  25-08-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Neymar? Santos name squad for first clash with PalmeirasSantos have officially announced the list of players called up for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.And Neymar will be an option against Palmeiras this Wednesday (25).
  The presence of the No. 10 among the players available was in doubt because of the synthetic pitch at Nubank Parque.Neymar has been called up, but his place in the starting lineup is not guaranteed.Santos have another derby ahead, against Corinthians on
  
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• With Neymar? Santos name squad for 1st showdown with Palmeiras

  25-08-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Neymar? Santos name squad for 1st showdown with PalmeirasSantos have made official the list of players called up for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.And Neymar will be an option against Palmeiras this Wednesday (25).
  The No. 10’s inclusion among the available players had been in doubt because of the synthetic pitch at Nubank Parque.Neymar has been called up, but his place in the starting lineup is not guaranteed.Santos have another derby ahead, against Corinthians o
  
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• With Neymar? Santos name squad for 1st decider against Palmeiras

  25-08-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Neymar? Santos name squad for 1st decider against PalmeirasSantos have officially announced the squad list for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.And Neymar will be an option against Palmeiras this Wednesday (25).
  The No. 10’s presence among the players available was in doubt because of the synthetic pitch at Nubank Parque.Neymar has been included in the squad, but his place in the starting lineup is not guaranteed.Santos have another derby ahead, against Corinthians o
  
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• Roma in advanced talks to send Ziolkowski to Monza

  25-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma in advanced talks to send Ziolkowski to MonzaJan Ziolkowski could leave Roma in the final days of the transfer window. Following the arrival of Koulierakis and Oosterwolde, the Polish defender, who can also play in a back three, has been relegated to the back row and risks limited playing time this season. The 2005-born defender is being eyed by some foreign clubs, but in the last few hours, Monza has moved into the top spot. The Brianza club have intensified contact with the Giallorossi fo
  
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• Roma awaiting further medical tests for Oosterwolde

  25-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma awaiting further medical tests for OosterwoldeRoma was ready to welcome Jayden Oosterwolde to Trigoria today. This morning, the Dutchman arrived in Rome, landing at Ciampino Airport on a flight from Amsterdam to begin his Giallorossi adventure. However, the 2001-born defender is having trouble passing his medical. As is well known, the Fenerbahçe defender is struggling with an injury, and the club wants to have a clear picture before adding him to the squad.As of this evening, the gr
  
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• Leeds United Eye €30m Striker As Transfer Window Nears Close: Does He Actually Fit What Farke Needs?

  25-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Eye €30m Striker As Transfer Window Nears Close: Does He Actually Fit What Farke Needs?Leeds United made a late enquiry for RB Leipzig’s 21-year-old Danish striker Conrad Harder this week, according to a report relayed by transfer insider Graeme Bailey. Manager Daniel Farke is chasing attacking cover behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha, with Leeds hoping their formal ties to the Red Bull Group might offer them an edge in negotiations.Leeds United eye RB Leipzig
  
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• Champions League play-off round-up 📝

  25-08-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League play-off round-up 📝This Tuesday, August 25, three second-leg playoff matches were played across European grounds. The final step before (re)discovering the Champions League in a few weeks.The evening roundup 📝The first big feat of this round came from Sabah Baku, who secured qualification for the first time in their history (5-2 win after a 2-1 defeat in the first leg). Not bad for a club founded in 2017.Bodo Glimt did not have much trouble qualifying. After thei
  
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• Everton Striker Linked With Fiorentina Move: Worth Selling?

  25-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Striker Linked With Fiorentina Move: Worth Selling?Everton are considering a late-summer sale of striker Norberto Beto after Fiorentina registered concrete interest in the forward, according to Italian transfer journalist Nicolo Schira. Schira reported that an intermediary had already offered Beto to Juventus last week, and Fiorentina have now entered the picture as a genuine suitor.Everton striker Norberto Beto attracting Serie A interest with Fiorentina and Juventus interestedThe 28-ye
  
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• The strength of the Manchester City squad stood out at the PFA Awards

  25-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The strength of the Manchester City squad stood out at the PFA AwardsIt has been glossed over as Manchester City have sold a selection of fringe players over the past week, this summer, and have also lost Rodri and Bernardo Silva, but Enzo Maresca has a strong squad at his disposal. The reaction to City letting a selection of squad players go has seen this fact seemingly be forgotten. Tonight has seen four City players named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year. This fact speaks to how muc
  
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• Liverpool handed major boost in chase for 24-goal attacker

  25-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool handed major boost in chase for 24-goal attackerLiverpool have been linked with an awful lot of players this summer. The Reds needed to make many changes to their ranks so that they could get back to their best again.Indeed, a lot of people expected Andoni Iraola's appointment to be enough to at least give the Anfield outfit a bit of a boost but, after their performance against Newcastle on Sunday, that doesn't really seem to have been the case.The Reds' double pivot of Dominik Szobosz
  
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• Nunez's 45-yard strike helps Ipswich past Leicester

  25-08-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  English League CupIpswich Town 3 - 1 Leicester City FTMarcelino Nunez (right) joined Ipswich Town from rivals Norwich City in August 2025 for a reported £10m [Reuters]Marcelino Nunez scored twice - including a superb effort from 45 yards - as Premier League Ipswich Town moved into the third round of the Carabao Cup with victory over League One side Leicester City.The goal of the night came in the first minute of second-half injury time at Portman Road when Nunez, in the centre circle just
  
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• Report: Newcastle close in on Man City midfielder as more moves loom

  25-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle close in on Man City midfielder as more moves loomNewcastle Transfer Latest: Nico Gonzalez Talks, Attacking Plans and Jaissle’s Final Week PuzzleNewcastle United approach the closing days of the summer window with purpose, intrigue and a familiar sense of urgency. In a detailed update from The Athletic, the clearest message is that business at St James’ Park is far from complete. This is a club still shaping itself, still responding to a new head coach’s ideas
  
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• Aston Villa Striker Seals Saudi Move: The Best Replacement For Him?

  25-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Striker Seals Saudi Move: The Best Replacement For Him?Al-Hilal FC and Aston Villa have agreed a deal to transfer Ollie Watkins to Saudi Arabia, according to a report from Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri. Aston Villa had held back from accepting any proposal until a replacement was secured. That condition has now been met.Aston Villa agree Ollie Watkins sale to Al-HilalWatkins will travel to Riyadh in the coming days to complete the formalities, with the 30-year-old set to earn &p
  
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• Liverpool delegation jets out as new midfielder deal moves closer

  25-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool delegation jets out as new midfielder deal moves closerLiverpool closing in on Matías OrozcoMatías Orozco appears to have played his final game for Deportivo Cali in Colombia as he prepares to jet out and conclude a deal to joi the Reds.A Reds delegation was in attendance ahead of the deal for the 18-year-old midfielder - who suffered a slight injury during the 2-2 draw against Inter Bogotá.“Liverpool had scouts at the Estadio Deportivo Cali to watch Orozco a
  
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• Jurgen Klopp wonderkid set for Liverpool transfer

  25-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp wonderkid set for Liverpool transferJurgen Klopp is the most successful Liverpool manager in recent memory. The German won just about everything he could while in charge of the Reds with him only leaving the club due to his own resignation.Arne Slot was appointed as his successor and, while he may have won the Premier League title at the first time of asking, he did it with Klopp's team, rather than his own.Then the 2025-26 season came around and after Liverpool spent over £45
  
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• Player of the season, team of the season, 2025-26 Premier League awards 🏆

  25-08-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Player of the season, team of the season, 2025-26 Premier League awards 🏆This Tuesday, the awards for the best Premier League players from last season were handed out.Time to find out who was crowned.Spoiler: it wasn’t an Arsenal player who was crowned best player.Bruno Fernandes was voted best player of the 2025-26 season. As a reminder, all Premier League players vote for this award.As for the Team of the Season, there are some huge names in it.For the fourth year in a row, Willi
  
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