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• Official: Orsato appointed as Serie A’s new referee designator replacing Rocchi

  07-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Orsato appointed as Serie A’s new referee designator replacing RocchiDaniele Orsato has officially been appointed as the new referee designator for Serie A and Serie B for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons, the AIA have confirmed.Official: Orsato is Serie A’s new referee designatorOrsato is the replacement for Gianluca Rocchi, who suspended himself back in April after he was placed under investigation for his alleged involvement in sporting fraud and amidst allegations that h
  
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• Svilar: “We want to be as consistent as possible.”

  31-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Svilar: “We want to be as consistent as possible.”Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar spoke to the media a few minutes before kick-off to Lecce-Roma.“We must always look for consistency, against Fiorentina it was only the first. Better to start like this but we must try to look for consistency for many matches starting from today.”“We’ve been here many times, and I know it’s a tough pitch and a heated atmosphere. Today we have to impose our game and take home th
  
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• Man City's departed XI

  31-08-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It's been a busy summer on the blue side of Manchester.A new boss, £236m spent in the summer window and a steady £286m raised from outgoing players.Enzo Maresca has introduced six new players to the Etihad this season, with the latest being Allan Elias from Palmeiras.As City introduce fresh new talent to the Premier League, they see experienced winners leave the club, which remarkably results in a starting XI that some sides would be envious about.The sold starting XI s
  
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• Messi retires from Argentina duty with 'nothing left to give'

  31-08-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The pinnacle of Messi's career came when Argentina won the 2022 World Cup [Getty Images]Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" him but "the time has come".The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has scored 125 goals in 207 appearances, making him the country's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player.In a statement, Messi said he has given everything to the national si
  
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• Sheffield United striker Marsh joins Chesterfield

  31-08-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chesterfield have signed Sheffield United striker Louie Marsh on loan for the rest of the season.The 22-year-old came up through United's academy and has made six first-team appearances for the Blades, scoring once.Marsh had previous loan spells with Doncaster Rovers and Fleetwood Town, and spent the second half of last season at Scottish Premiership side Falkirk, providing a goal and two assists in nine appearances."I know it's a massive club with big aspirations," Marsh told the Spireites webs
  
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• WSL: Carlotta Wamser signs for Man City on four-year deal

  31-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WSL: Carlotta Wamser signs for Man City on four-year dealManchester City have announced the signing of German international Carlotta Wamser on a four-year deal. The 22-year-old joins the Women’s Super League champions from Bayer Leverkusen, having joined the German side in July 2025.Wamser will don the No.37 shirt for Andrée Jeglertz’s side as she joins her international teammate Rebecca Knaak in Manchester City’s defensive line-up. Alongside appearances for Leverkusen,
  
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• Manchester United open talks with Bruno Fernandes over new contract

  31-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United open talks with Bruno Fernandes over new contractManchester United have opened talks with Bruno Fernandes over a new contract. According to the Daily Mail, preliminary discussions have taken place between United and Fernandes to tie him to a new deal. The 31-year-old has less than a year remaining on his current contract, although the Red Devils have the option to extend it by another year. He currently earns around £300,000 per week but new terms would put
  
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• Hayley Raso: ‘I’ve taken on a leadership role at Eintracht Frankfurt ahead of the UWCL’

  31-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hayley Raso: ‘I’ve taken on a leadership role at Eintracht Frankfurt ahead of the UWCL’Eintracht Frankfurt are on the brink of qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League as they prepare for their second leg against Paris Saint-Germain. Australian legend Hayley Raso spoke to the media ahead of her upcoming season at Eintracht Frankfurt.The German outfit are no strangers to the UWCL, having dominated the tournament in times gone by. Frankfurt lifted the trophy in
  
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• Barry extend perfect start as Haverfordwest finally score

  31-08-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elliott Dugan scored a hat-trick for Barry against Briton Ferry [FAW]Briton Ferry 1-4 Barry Town UnitedBarry Town United maintained their perfect start to the season by beating Briton Ferry Llansawel 4-1 to claim a sixth straight victory.Last season's Nathaniel MG Cup winners retain top spot in the Cymru Premier after a hat-trick from Elliott Dugan and a sixth of the season for Owen Brain.Teenager Ricky-Lee Owen had pulled one back for hosts Ferry before Dugan and Brain increased Barry's lead in
  
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• The commanding stat leaving Juventus’ Gleison Bremer in a league of his own

  31-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The commanding stat leaving Juventus’ Gleison Bremer in a league of his ownGlesion Bremer was Juventus’ saviour once again on opening day after his 22nd-minute header earned his side all three point against Frosinone.The Brazil international has now headed in 11 of last 12 goals scored. No other player Europe’s top five league has scored more since the start of the 2022/23 season — only Virgil van Dijk has matched this tally with 11 headed goals of his own.This reinforces
  
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• Gasperini before Lecce kick-off: “We need a top performance.”

  31-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini before Lecce kick-off: “We need a top performance.”Kick-off for Lecce vs. Roma is fast approaching. At 6:30 PM, the Giallorossi will take to the field at the Via del Mare for the second matchday of Serie A. A few minutes before the match, Gian Piero Gasperini spoke pre-match, focusing on his team’s approach and the pitfalls of the trip to Salento. The coach began with the pace Roma showed against Fiorentina: “This is one of our hallmarks. We started very well an
  
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• Baena brace fires Atlético Madrid to provisional La Liga summit

  31-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Baena brace fires Atlético Madrid to provisional La Liga summitAtlético Madrid beat Sevilla 3-1 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on Saturday, with Álex Baena scoring twice in a first half that settled the contest well before the break, according to MARCA’s live match report. The result moved Diego Simeone’s side provisionally to the top of La Liga, pending the rest of the round.Baena, who operated as a false nine at times and moved between midfie
  
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• Aston Villa Starting XI vs Arsenal: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  31-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Starting XI vs Arsenal: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupAston Villa Predicted XI vs Arsenal as Nicolas Jackson Decision MadeAston Villa face Arsenal at Villa Park on Monday with Unai Emery facing several selection decisions after a difficult opening result and a busy end to the transfer window.The headline call concerns Nicolas Jackson, who could make his Aston Villa debut just days after completing a move worth just shy of £60m. The former Chelsea forward arrived on Fr
  
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• Arsenal exploring move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana

  31-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal exploring move for Lyon winger Malick FofanaArsenal are reportedly attempting to secure the services of Olympique Lyonnais’ Malick Fofana (21), according to RMC Sport.The London club are said to have made enquiries to assess the feasibility of signing the Belgian winger, who is under contract with Les Gones until 2028. Fofana, who is reportedly keen on the idea of joining the Gunners, is said to have other options as well. Crystal Palace, who were close to reaching an agreement wit
  
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• Harwood-Bellis close to joining Aston Villa for £29m

  31-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Taylor Harwood-Bellis has missed Southampton's last three matches[Getty Images]Aston Villa are closing in on a £29m deal for Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.A deal for the one-cap England international remains subject to the finalisation of minor details, but all parties expect him to move to Villa Park before Tuesday's transfer deadline.Villa had previously had an £18m bid rejected but have now moved to meet the south coast club's asking price, through an initial £2
  
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• Real Madrid suffer triple suspension blow for Champions League opener against Inter Milan

  31-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid suffer triple suspension blow for Champions League opener against Inter MilanReal Madrid will start their bid for a 16th Champions League title next week when they host Inter Milan at the Bernabeu. Jose Mourinho will be keen to start the league phase with a victory against his former club, and while his side will be big favourites to take the three points, his team selection for the match will be tricky.Depending on injuries, Mourinho will have the vast majority of his Real Madrid sq
  
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• “It will cost him” – Gary Neville sends warning to Andoni Iraola over Liverpool transfers

  31-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “It will cost him” – Gary Neville sends warning to Andoni Iraola over Liverpool transfersGary Neville Right to Question Liverpool Recruitment as Andoni Iraola Waits for HelpLiverpool’s transfer window has carried an odd smell from the start, the sort that lingers when everyone can see what is missing but nobody in charge seems in a hurry to fix it. After the chaos and collapse of last season, and after the decision to turn to Andoni Iraola, this summer should have been ab
  
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• McManus proud of scoring in 'dream debut'

  31-08-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gillingham defender Conor McManus says his goal-scoring performance in their home draw with Northampton was a "dream" debut. The 22-year-old left-back was signed from Premier League side Brentford, where he did not play a first-team match after joining them from Irish side Bray Wanderers.And following two substitute appearances for the Gills earlier this month, McManus started against the Cobblers and scored after just seven minutes.He told BBC Radio Kent: "If I could have dreamed of a full debu
  
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• Sunderland target Igor Paixão to stay at Marseille this summer

  31-08-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland target Igor Paixão to stay at Marseille this summerOlympique de Marseille’s Igor Paixão (26) is not expected to leave the club before the transfer window closes, according to reports from journalist Sacha Tavolieri.Having been targeted by Sunderland AFC, who are said to have re-established contact with the Olympiques in the last few hours, the Brazilian will therefore be playing in Ligue 1 for a second consecutive season. This turnaround follows OM’s inabilit
  
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• Real Madrid reject Milan’s approach for Endrick but future deal possible

  31-08-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid reject Milan’s approach for Endrick but future deal possibleSerie A side Milan have signed Omari Hutchinson but they have also attempted a late move for Real Madrid’s Endrick.The attacker is behind a long list of attackers in the Los Blancos’ pecking order. The Rossoneri have tried to take advantage but a move appears next to impossible.Daniele Longo has reported that Milan owner Gerry Cardinale sought Jorge Mendes’ help to speak to Real Madrid. Several player
  
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• Real Madrid in advanced talks to sign 19-year-old midfield prospect for Castilla

  31-08-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid in advanced talks to sign 19-year-old midfield prospect for CastillaIt has been an action-packed transfer window for Real Madrid, with as many as six new signings being made to strengthen the first-team squad.Meanwhile, as is the case every summer, Real Madrid have bid goodbye to several young talents from within the youth and reserve teams, while making sure to retain some degree of control over their futures.As such, they have also had to reinforce the Castilla squad with new signi
  
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• Shrewsbury sign Burnley's McMahon-Brown on loan

  31-08-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shrewsbury Town have signed Burnley forward Kian McMahon-Brown on a season-long loan.The 18-year-old was named academy player of last season at Turf Moor after scoring 11 goals for the Clarets' Under-21 side.McMahon-Brown, who represented the Republic of Ireland at the Under-17 World Cup last year, signed a two-year deal with the Championship side this summer."Kian is a really exciting player," Shrewsbury manager Gavin Cowan told the club website. "He's young, this is his first loan, but he's a
  
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• Messi retires from international football

  31-08-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" him but "the time has come".The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has scored 125 goals in 207 appearances, making him the country's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player.In a statement on Instagram, Messi said he has given everything to the national side but now has "nothing left to give".He added: "Time is running short, cha
  
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• Barcelona 19-year-old academy winger on his way to Saudi Arabia

  31-08-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona 19-year-old academy winger on his way to Saudi ArabiaAccording to journalist Juli Claramunt of Jijantes, FC Barcelona teenage winger Lovro Chelfi is set to move to the Saudi Pro League, with a move to Al-Diriyah now close to being completed.The 19-year-old Croatian starlet will join the team coached by Bruno Lage, with the move set to bring only a nominal fee to the Blaugrana’s coffers.However, Barça have managed to retain some control over the youngster’s future. In
  
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• Wrexham accused of 'blanket bombing' amid O'Hare bid

  31-08-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Callum O'Hare has represented England at under-20 level [Getty Images]Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder accused Wrexham of a "blanket bombing" approach to their search for an attacking midfielder after a bid for Callum O'Hare. Red Dragons boss Phil Parkinson is eager to add a forward prior to Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.Despite saying his side have received a bid from Wrexham, Blades manager Wilder has no desire to see O'Hare to leave Bramall Lane."There's been a bid put in by Wrexham
  
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• 🤔What now for Argentina after Messi's retirement?

  31-08-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤔What now for Argentina after Messi's retirement?Without a doubt, the afternoon in Argentina turned gray. Leo Messi, captain and historic symbol of the national team, has decided to hang up his boots, leaving a huge void in the Albiceleste.More retirements on the way?With the farewell of the Argentine star, it is possible that a period of transition will begin in the Argentine national team. Rodrigo De Paul could be another one to announce his retirement, as could Leandro Paredes, both l
  
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• Borussia Dortmund pushing to sign Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri

  31-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund pushing to sign Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan NwaneriBorussia Dortmund are reportedly pushing to secure the services of Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri (19), according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.Talks between the various parties are said to have begun in a bid to reach an agreement before the summer transfer window closes.A product of the Gunners’ academy, Nwaneri has quickly established himself as one of the most promising talents in England. The youngest player in
  
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• Lionel Messi retires from international football: Where does Argentina legend rank all-time?

  31-08-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old posted an emotional video on Instagram on Monday, showing his appearances over the years for Argentina, to make the announcement. He said the decision "hurt" but the "time has come" and that he has "nothing left to give" on the international stage. Messi won the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America's titles during his sensational career with the South American giants. The most famous moment for him in the
  
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• Argentina icon Lionel Messi retires from international football

  31-08-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina icon Lionel Messi retires from international footballLionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, with the Argentina icon bringing the curtain down on an all-time great career.The 39-year-old has confirmed that he will no longer represent Argentina, ending a remarkable 20-year association with the national team.Messi announced the decision on social media, admitting the decision “hurt, and still hurts deep in my soul”, but insisting he had reached
  
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• Newcastle United’s Nick Woltemade yet to greenlight Juventus transfer

  31-08-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United’s Nick Woltemade yet to greenlight Juventus transferSerie A side Juventus are now pursuing a move for Newcastle United’s Nick Woltemade but it appears as though the move comes with some complications.The German came off the bench to make an impact against Tottenham for Newcastle United. He assisted Yoanne Wissa’s goal, helping the Magpies to a memorable 2-0 win.While the possibility of his exit is rising, things aren’t done yet.Orazio Accomando reports th
  
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