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• Official | Said El Mala extends Cologne contract until 2031

  20-08-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Said El Mala extends Cologne contract until 2031Said El Mala has agreed to stay at Cologne by signing a contract that lasts until 2031. The 19-year-old talented winger will also wear the number 10 shirt that was last worn by World Cup-winning legend Lukas Podolski. El Mala has been strongly linked with a move to Borussia Dortmund this summer, with other clubs across Europe interested in his signature. However, repeated bids from several clubs were not accepted by Cologne, and now it s
  
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• The ideal loan move looks to have been found for a player that Manchester City have high hopes for

  21-08-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The ideal loan move looks to have been found for a player that Manchester City have high hopes forDespite the fact that Divine Mukasa signed a contract extension with Manchester City until 2030 earlier this summer, a loan move always seemed to beckon for the young attacking midfielder. Mukasa spent the second half of the 2025-26 season on loan at Leicester City. Mukasa made 15 appearances and scored two goals and added three assists for the Foxes as Leicester were relegated down to League One. L
  
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• McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff

  21-08-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Of all the dullness on display at Ibrox, Cammy Devlin's five-minute cameo stood apart. A blink-and-you'll-miss-him appearance from a substitute who was supposed to be a leader, a senior man, a guy to nurse Rangers to the endgame with their flimsy 1-0 lead intact.Devlin's night ended with a deserved red card for a ridiculous and entirely needless lunge that fried the brain. The midfielder was brought to Rangers to add steel, not to contribute to the mental frailties that dogged them on the run-in
  
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• 🤩 Here we go! Your guide to Premier League 2026/2027

  21-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤩 Here we go! Your guide to Premier League 2026/2027And the much-anticipated 35th edition of the Premier League is about to begin.The ball will start rolling from 4pm (Brasília time) this Friday (21) for Arsenal versus Coventry City at the Emirates. A clash between the current champions and the winners of the last Championship.Check out OneFootball's full roundup of the 26/27 PL season below.Who went up? 🔼The already mentioned Coventry - managed by Frank Lampard
  
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• 🤩 Here we go! All you need to know about Premier League 2026/2027

  21-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤩 Here we go! All you need to know about Premier League 2026/2027And the long-awaited 35th edition of the Premier League is about to begin.The ball will start rolling at 4pm (Brasília time) this Friday (21) for Arsenal versus Coventry City at the Emirates. A clash between the current champions and the winners of the last Championship.Check out OneFootball's big overview of the 26/27 PL season below.Who went up? 🔼The already mentioned Coventry City — managed
  
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• Wigan sign midfielders Walsh and Gray on loan

  20-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reggie Walsh played for Chelsea in pre-season[Getty Images]Wigan Athletic have signed Chelsea midfielder Reggie Walsh and Manchester City midfielder Charlie Gray on season-long loan deals.Walsh, 17, has made four senior appearances for the Premier League side and became their third-youngest player when he made his debut against Djurgarden in the Conference League in May 2025.Gray, 20, has been with City since he was an under-9 and made his senior debut against Brentford in the Carabo Cup last De
  
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• Burnley sign Feyenoord defender Ahmedhodzic

  20-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anel Ahmedhodzic made 103 league appearances for Sheffield United [Getty Images]Burnley have signed Feyenoord defender Anel Ahmedhodzic for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.The 27-year-old Bosnia international joined the Dutch side from Sheffield United last summer and made 35 appearances in all competitions.He is Burnley's seventh summer signing as they look to win promotion back to the Premier League this season."I've played at Turf Moor against Burnley before and it's always been a real
  
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• NSL Week 17 results: Simcoe County Rovers complete upset, Calgary Wild edge seven-goal thriller

  20-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NSL Week 17 results: Simcoe County Rovers complete upset, Calgary Wild edge seven-goal thrillerThis week had absolutely everything you could hope for: an upset that sent an NSL side home from the Canadian Championship, seven goals in Calgary, a stoppage-time winner in Vancouver and a Montréal side that walked away from Toronto with another clean sheet. With the regular season moving deeper into August, every result is starting to tilt the playoff scales. Here’s how the latest run of
  
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• Matheus Pereira honest in assessing his displays in big games

  20-08-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matheus Pereira honest in assessing his displays in big gamesMatheus Pereira was one of the Blue fans’ hopes for the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16.But the No. 10 couldn’t make the difference. And Cruzeiro failed to knock out Flamengo.The performance, lacking the expected spark, reinforced the midfielder’s poor numbers in knockout matches.Despite 26 shots on target in 25 matches, he has only two assists. And no goals. Figures published by Sofascore. "I’ve
  
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• Celtic Identify This Former Premier League Goalkeeper As A Summer Target: Why He Could Be A Shrewd Signing

  20-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Identify This Former Premier League Goalkeeper As A Summer Target: Why He Could Be A Shrewd SigningIf a recent report from The Daily Echo (as cited by The National) is true, Celtic are assessing the market for another goalkeeper and have shortlisted Gavin Bazunu alongside Balazs Toth and Leo Cavallius. But they are not alone in the hunt, with Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb also weighing up a move for the Southampton custodian.The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international progressed
  
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• Hull owner hits out at pundits over 'laughable' criticism

  20-08-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Acun Ilicali has been owner of Hull City since January 2022 [Getty Images]Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has criticised pundits Joe Cole and Carlton Cole after they mocked his side's chances of Premier League survival on a podcast.Speaking on The Dressing Room podcast, former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole said he had turned down the chance to be a pundit for their opening match - adding he would be "stunned if they stayed up".He joked: "They've come here through the back door. They've sl
  
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• Everton Eyeing £40m Chelsea Outcast Striker: But Should Moyes Say No?

  20-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Eyeing £40m Chelsea Outcast Striker: But Should Moyes Say No?Everton are reportedly in discussions over a move for Chelsea striker Liam Delap, with the Blues placing a firm £40m to £50m price tag on the 23-year-old forward, according to a report from journalist Ben Jacobs on X. Chelsea sources are holding firm at £50m, though the interested clubs, including Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, believe £40m is a more realistic conclusion to any negotiation.Eve
  
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• Andoni Iraola's next Liverpool signing laid bare

  20-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola's next Liverpool signing laid bareAndoni Iraola will be leading his men into their first Premier League game together on Sunday. Liverpool are going to be taking on Newcastle on 23 August with both teams being led by new managers.Both the Reds and the Magpies have had a lot of changes made to their squads this summer with Newcastle arguably getting rid of their most important players this summer.Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali have all left which has given Matthia
  
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• Ronaldinho seeks 300th goal with comeback aged 46

  20-08-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronaldinho scored 33 goals in 97 appearances for Brazil and won titles with Barcelona and AC Milan [Getty Images]Brazil great Ronaldinho said he hopes he can score his 300th career goal after announcing a comeback at the age of 46 at Italian third-tier side Ravenna.Thousands of fans gathered at a city beach for an event dubbed "Ronaldinho Day", enduring rain to witness the unveiling of the former Paris St-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker, who retired from playing in 2015. "I'm very happ
  
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• 📋 Vasco named for crunch clash with Olimpia in Paraguay

  20-08-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Vasco named for crunch clash with Olimpia in ParaguayIt is a night of decision for Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama.Later today, starting at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), the Cruz-Maltino faces Olimpia.The match is valid for the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.And Defensores del Chaco, in Asunción, will be the venue.Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich will take charge of the match.Paramount+ will broadcast it.
  Match situation 🆚After the 0-0 draw in SJ, anoth
  
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• 📋 Vasco line-up named for decider against Olimpia in Paraguay

  20-08-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Vasco line-up named for decider against Olimpia in ParaguayIt is a decisive night for Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama.Later today, from 7 p.m. (Brasília time), the Cruz-Maltino takes on Olimpia.The match is the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.And Defensores del Chaco, in Asunción, will be the stage. Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich will be in charge. Live on Paramount+.Match situation 🆚After the 0-0 draw in SJ, another draw — regardless of th
  
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• Arsenal exploring Yildiz move - Friday's gossip

  20-08-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal exploring move for Kenan Yildiz, Atletico Madrid trying to finalise Nicolas Jackson signing and Manchester City in talks over Allan Elias.Arsenal are exploring a move for Juventus and Turkey winger Kenan Yildiz, 21. (Independent)Atletico Madrid are trying to finalise the signing of Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 25, from Chelsea. (Marca - in Spanish)Manchester City are in talks to sign Brazilian winger Allan Elias, 22, from Palmeiras. (ESPN)Manchester City have enquired about the avail
  
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• Will they seal their place? Weakened Santos are named in 🇪🇨

  20-08-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will they seal their place? Weakened Santos are named in 🇪🇨It’s a decisive night for Santos.Coming up shortly, from 7 pm (Brasília time), Peixe take on Macará on Ecuadorian soil.The match is the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.And Bellavista Stadium, in Ambato, will be the venue.Chilean referee Cristian Garay will be in charge.ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast it.Match situation 🆚After a 2-1 win at Vila, Peixe have the advantage of playin
  
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• Will they book their place? Santos XI named in 🇪🇨 without stars

  20-08-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will they book their place? Santos XI named in 🇪🇨 without starsIt’s a decisive night for Santos.Coming up shortly, from 7 p.m. (Brasília time), Peixe take on Macará on Ecuadorian soil.The match is the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.And Bellavista Stadium, in Ambato, will be the venue.Chilean referee Cristian Garay will be in charge.ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast it.   
  Match situation 🆚After a 2-1 win at Vila, Peixe have the
  
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• PSG agree deal to send 20 year old defender on loan

  20-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG agree deal to send 20 year old defender on loanPSG have agreed a loan deal to send Pafos their young, academy produced defender Yoram Zague for the season.  If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG have reached an agreement to loan their young, academy produced right back Yoram Zague to Cyprus for the year, to play with Pafos.The 20 year old has just two years left on his
  
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• Aston Villa Eye £30m Defender To Fill Konsa Void: Right Profile For Emery?

  20-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Eye £30m Defender To Fill Konsa Void: Right Profile For Emery?Aston Villa have made a formal approach to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton, launching an £18 million plus add-ons bid for the 24-year-old central defender, according to a report from David Ornstein at The Athletic. The offer, submitted on 20 August 2026, was knocked back swiftly by Southampton, who hold a firm £30 million valuation for their skipper and see the approach as well short of what t
  
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• Good news as Fabrizio Romano confirms Bradley Barcola to Liverpool deal is on

  20-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Good news as Fabrizio Romano confirms Bradley Barcola to Liverpool deal is onLiverpool recruit Munoz and want Barcola tooVictor Munoz has been onboarded at a cost of £34m from Osasuna but more signings are in the offing. Ever since the Reds lost out on Yan Diomande - with the winger joining Real Madrid from RB Leipzig - Bradley Barcola has been the focus.The Paris Saint-Germain winger - under contract until 2028 - is unlikely to sign a new deal with the two-time European champions.Instead
  
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• Liverpool Midfielder Is Subject Of Another Bid From Inter Milan: Should Iraola Cash In On Him?

  20-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Midfielder Is Subject Of Another Bid From Inter Milan: Should Iraola Cash In On Him?In a recent report, journalist Paul Joyce claimed that Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is a subject of another bid from Inter Milan. It is believed that the Italian outfit have offered €30m plus €5m in addons to land the English talent from the Reds this summer.Jones’ Important Role At MerseysideJones enjoyed a good run of form at the Merseyside club, but struggled to make himself a re
  
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• Parrott makes move to Real Betis from AZ Alkmaar

  20-08-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Troy Parrott made his senior Republic of Ireland debut against New Zealand in November 2019 [Getty Images]Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott has completed a transfer from Dutch club AZ Alkmaar to Spanish side Real Betis.Both clubs issued statements on Thursday to indicate that agreement had been reached for the move, with Parrott signing a five-year contract.It was revealed earlier in the week that the two clubs were in advanced talks over a 20m euros (£17.1m) deal to sign the Irish
  
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• Manchester City Launch Enquiry For This Crystal Palace Star: Good Choice For Maresca?

  20-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Launch Enquiry For This Crystal Palace Star: Good Choice For Maresca?In a recent report, The Athletic mentioned that Manchester City have launched an enquiry for Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton. However, it is understood that the Mancunian club’s attempts have been in vain as the Eagles are unwilling to let the English talent leave this month.Wharton’s Impressive Form In English FootballWharton had a solid campaign at the London club recently after he produced a run
  
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• Atalanta vs Hapoel Tel Aviv – Scalvini forced off with early injured

  20-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta vs Hapoel Tel Aviv – Scalvini forced off with early injuredMaurizio Sarri’s Atalanta era got underway on Thursday evening, with the Bergamo side hosting Hapoel Tel Aviv in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at the New Balance Arena.It’s Atalanta’s first official fixture of the season and represents the club’s opening test in Europe before Sunday’s Serie A curtain-raiser against Sassuolo, with the winner of this tie securing direct entry
  
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• Rangers Transfer Priority Revealed By Derek McInnes: Should They Really Focus On Attack?

  20-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Transfer Priority Revealed By Derek McInnes: Should They Really Focus On Attack?Derek McInnes has made no secret of what Rangers need before the transfer window slams shut, and his words ahead of the UEFA Conference League first-leg tie against Jablonec displayed clarity. Speaking to Rangers Review, the 55-year-old confirmed that the club’s defensive options have been shored up, with full-backs Kosta Nedeljkovic and James Penrice both signed and included in the squad for Thursday&r
  
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• Xabi Alonso breaks silence on Enzo Fernandez’s future amid Man City interest

  20-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso breaks silence on Enzo Fernandez’s future amid Man City interestEnzo Fernandez Transfer Latest as Chelsea Hold Firm Before Fulham OpenerChelsea have reached the stage where words matter less than decisions. On Enzo Fernandez, the decision appears clear, for now. Xabi Alonso has shut down the noise around the midfielder’s future and made it plain that Chelsea are planning with him, not without him.There had been room for a sale earlier in the summer. Fernandez’s camp
  
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• Celtic Eye €10m Torino Midfielder After Engels Exit: Right Decision?

  20-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Eye €10m Torino Midfielder After Engels Exit: Right Decision?Scottish journalist Giacomo Morandin, referenced by Europa Calcio, broke the story that Celtic FC are coming back to Torino with a fresh bid for Lithuanian midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, contingent on the Hoops booking a spot in the UEFA Champions League group stage proper. The report confirmed Celtic had already seen an opening offer of approximately €7.5 million rejected by the Turin club. Since then, Torino president U
  
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• 📸 CR7 now honey blonde: Ronaldo back in beast mode post-World Cup

  20-08-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 CR7 now honey blonde: Ronaldo back in beast mode post-World CupAlmost unbelievable. Cristiano Ronaldo is heading into his 25th professional season, and at 41, the Portuguese superstar still really loves to play. One of the basic requirements for that is, among other things, physical fitness — and when it comes to that, no one can touch CR7. Photos from a training session with his club Al Nassr are currently spreading like wildfire.The man is not only still in incredible shape, he
  
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