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• O'Neill on game plan for LASK, potential transfers & team news

  24-08-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has been talking to the media before Tuesday's Champions League play-off second leg against LASK.Here are the best bits from his news conference:O'Neill expects Celtic "to be put under pressure" with LASK trailing 3-0 on aggregate, but insists Celtic will not sit in and defend their lead. He fancies his team to score, but would not be drawn on whether a single goal would be enough to secure progression to the Champions League proper.On potential transfer business, O
  
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• Rayados, first Leagues Cup semi-finalists

  26-08-2026 05:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rayados, first Leagues Cup semi-finalistsWe have the first team qualified for the Leagues Cup 2026 semifinals.
  Rayados were the better side throughout the 90 minutes against the MLS team. Monterrey had the chance to take the lead but missed a penalty. But just minutes before the end of the first half, a great header from Guzmán gave them the lead.At the start of the second half, Rayados were in control, but a mistake while playing out from the back was capitalized on by Chicago, who score
  
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• Last side into the Libertadores quarter-finals decided, see all ties

  26-08-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Last side into the Libertadores quarter-finals decided, see all tiesOnly one of the Libertadores 2026 quarterfinal matchups was still to be decided.And it was up to Independiente del Valle to send Deportes Tolima packing this Tuesday (25).The Ecuadorian side will face Flamengo for a place in the semifinals.After winning 1-0 away from home, Del Valle made it 3-1 in front of its fans at Banco Guayaquil Stadium.Daykol Romero (59') and Carlos González (70') scored for the home team.Jún
  
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• Last Libertadores quarter-finalist decided, see all the ties

  26-08-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Last Libertadores quarter-finalist decided, see all the tiesOnly one of the Libertadores 2026 quarterfinal matchups remained to be decided.And it was up to Independiente del Valle to dispatch Deportes Tolima this Tuesday (25).The Ecuadorian side will face Flamengo for a spot in the semifinals.After winning 1-0 away from home, Del Valle followed it up with a 3-1 victory in front of its fans at Estadio Banco Guayaquil.Daykol Romero (59') and Carlos González (70') gave the home side a comfor
  
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• 🎥 Tension, stunner and fightback: what happened in Cruzeiro v Atlético

  26-08-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Tension, stunner and fightback: what happened in Cruzeiro v AtléticoThe first Cruzeiro vs. Atlético clash in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Copa do Brasil ended without a winner at Mineirão.Arroyo — with a stunning goal — and Renan Lodi scored in Tuesday night’s (25) 1-1 draw.The first half featured little football and a tense moment involving Atlético’s Ruan.The second half, meanwhile, delivered more excitement in front of 59,225 fans
  
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• 🎥 Tense moment, wonder goal and fightback in Cruzeiro v Atlético

  26-08-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Tense moment, wonder goal and fightback in Cruzeiro v AtléticoThe first Cruzeiro vs. Atlético clash in the 2026 Copa do Brasil quarter-finals ended without a winner at Mineirão.Arroyo — with a stunning goal — and Renan Lodi scored in Tuesday night’s (25) 1-1 draw.The first half had little football and a tense moment involving Atlético’s Ruan.The second half, meanwhile, delivered more excitement in front of 59,225 fans.Check out the hi
  
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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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• 🎥 Minas derby sees nasty fall and substitution, watch and have your say

  26-08-2026 02:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Minas derby sees nasty fall and substitution, 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 tackled by Kaio Jorge in the very first minute.And he went down without b
  
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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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