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• Paredes Appeals 10-Match Ban Over World Cup Final Brawl

  30-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paredes Appeals 10-Match Ban Over World Cup Final BrawlLeandro Paredes has complained about the 10-match ban he received for his part in the brawl that followed the 2026 World Cup final, according to Barca Blaugranes. The Argentina player says Gavi punched him in the chest during the melee and considers his own punishment exaggerated by comparison. He said he plans to appeal in the hope that the sanction can be reduced.What happened after the final whistleThe chaos erupted after Spain’s Wo
  
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• Rodon worry for Wales as Farke confirms injury

  30-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Rodon limping off after picking up a hamstring injury at Elland Road. [Getty Images]Wales boss Craig Bellamy faces another injury blow ahead of his side's Nations League openers after Joe Rodon limped off with a hamstring injury during Leeds United's Premier League draw with Brentford.With Cardiff centre-back Dylan Lawlor set to be ruled out with a knee injury, Rodon also now appears a major doubt after coming off 33 minutes in at Elland Road.The 28-year-old pulled up sharply after a challen
  
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• Watkins completes £51m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal

  30-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ollie Watkins has completed his £51m move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal from Aston Villa.The 30-year-old striker, Villa's record Premier League scorer with 91 goals, joins on a three-year deal.In six years at Villa, Watkins played a crucial role in the club's rise under manager Unai Emery as they established themselves as regular top-six challengers and won the Europa League, their first European trophy in 44 years.The England international made himself unavailable for Villa's Premier
  
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• 😱 Dortmund new boy who had dazzled suffers SERIOUS injury

  30-08-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Dortmund new boy who had dazzled suffers SERIOUS injuryBorussia Dortmund went to PAOK to sign talented Greek attacking midfielder Giannis Konstantelias for €26 million.He had already been making a very positive impression, but he will be out for a LONG time.After only TWO games in the black-and-yellow shirt.Fears of a serious injury were confirmed this Sunday (30).Konstantelias suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee after leaving Saturday’s (29) match against Ham
  
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• Sky Sports Reporter: Liverpool considering late move for Bundesliga forward

  30-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports Reporter: Liverpool considering late move for Bundesliga forwardLiverpool Tracking Jamie Leweling as Right-Wing Search Intensifies Before Deadline DayLiverpool are continuing to assess the market for attacking reinforcements, with Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling among the players being monitored as the summer window heads towards its conclusion. Credit for the original report goes to Patrik Berger of Sky Germany, whose information points to growing interest in the Germany internationa
  
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• Journalist: £35m Everton deal is now off after dramatic U-turn

  30-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: £35m Everton deal is now off after dramatic U-turnEverton Stop Harrison Armstrong Transfer as Nottingham Forest Move CollapsesEverton have pulled back from the brink over Harrison Armstrong, with the proposed transfer to Nottingham Forest now appearing off despite an accepted offer worth £35 million plus add-ons. The developments, first reported by John Percy of The Telegraph, point to a significant late change in direction from the Goodison Park hierarchy.Forest had been
  
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• Is 'bitty' Pittodrie win turning point for McInnes and Rangers?

  30-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Until Sunday's trip north to Aberdeen, Derek McInnes had not really enjoyed watching his Rangers team.There had been flashes of fun in the dugout for the Ibrox boss, but a run of two wins in seven matches meant his dream job was in danger of spiralling out of control.Having overseen European elimination before the end of August, McInnes led his players to Pittodrie, where he once spent eight years as manager, with pressure intensifying around his future.However, despite delivering another unconv
  
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• Official: ‘Excited’ Njie joins Fiorentina from Torino

  30-08-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: ‘Excited’ Njie joins Fiorentina from TorinoAlieu Njie has joined Fiorentina on loan, with an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met.Fiorentina have announced the signing of Torino winger Njie.It’s an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy tied to performance-related objectives.Njie, 21, scored two goals in 36 appearances with Torino and has six appearances with the U21 Sweden national team.Njie’s first interview as a Fiorentina playerVERONA, ITALY
  
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• After more chaos, Chelsea must add the final piece to challenge for the title

  30-08-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As two former Chelsea managers and the entire current hierarchy watched on, Xabi Alonso’s burgeoning team put on the kind of show that the ownership have long desired. If the World Cup has attuned all of American finance to football, this type of entertainment is why.There was even a bit of edge to a frantic 4-3 win over Brighton, just to add to the theatre - and none of it was from new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.Cole Palmer, in front of Thomas Tuchel, illustrated why the England manager
  
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• Leeds 1-1 Brentford: What Andrews said

  30-08-2026 18:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford boss Keith Andrews, speaking to BBC Sport: "I thought first half we were magnificent. We got the lead and possibly could be more but we knew there would be changes. We couldn't play out through those chaotic stages. It shows where we are at that we are disappointed coming away from Elland Road with a draw."We laid some really solid foundations last season that we want to build upon and it has been a good start to the season. We looked very calm and confident in the first half."Never un
  
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• Leeds 1-1 Brentford: What Farke said

  30-08-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds boss Daniel Farke, speaking to BBC Sport: "I am proud of my players and I have to give them lots of compliments. We faced a red-hot form Brentford side."I am proud of my players as I asked a lot of them today, we changed formation for the second half, got control and lost control, changed the formation again and got the goal and pushed for the winner."A brilliant, excellent Brentford side and pleased to have reduced them to just one goal and we found a way back into the game."You can have
  
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• Nottingham Forest ready for new Dodo offer as Gudmundsson pushes for Lazio

  30-08-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest ready for new Dodo offer as Gudmundsson pushes for LazioTransfer expert Alfredo Pedullà says Albert Gudmundsson has prioritised a move to Lazio, while Nottingham Forest are preparing a new offer for Dodo.Fiorentina’s attacking midfielder Gudmundsson is open to joining Lazio and has prioritised a move to the Stadio Olimpico over other clubs, reports Sportitalia’s Alfredo Pedullà.FLORENCE, ITALY – AUGUST 29: Albert Gudmundsson of ACF Fiorentina in
  
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• Man Utd pay tribute to 'proud Red' officer who died in A66 crash

  30-08-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The sons of PC Matthew Blades led out Manchester United alongside captain Bruno Fernandes [Getty Images]The two sons of a police officer killed in a crash on Teesside led out the Manchester United team as mascots for Sunday's Premier League match against Ipswich at Old Trafford.PC Matthew Blades, described as a "proud Red" by United, was a regular at Old Trafford. The club paid tribute to him in Sunday's match programme, while his widow attended the game with their children.PC Blades and his col
  
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• Luiz Henrique gives priority to Roma as clubs seek agreement

  30-08-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luiz Henrique gives priority to Roma as clubs seek agreementRoma are closing in on Luiz Henrique. The Zenit St. Petersburg winger’s price has risen in recent hours, having been identified by the Giallorossi as one of the key players to complete Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad.Confirmations also from Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano. Contacts are underway between Roma and Zenit regarding Luiz Henrique. The Brazilian winger has not only given the Giallorossi an opening but has also made
  
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• Gassama With 8, Neil Gets 6.5 | Rangers Players Rated In Their Win Against Aberdeen

  30-08-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gassama With 8, Neil Gets 6.5 | Rangers Players Rated In Their Win Against AberdeenAfter a catastrophic UEFA Europa Conference League elimination on Thursday night, Rangers returned to action this afternoon in search of their first league win of the season. They travelled to Pittodrie to face Aberdeen, and the gaffer Derek McInnes was fortunate to secure all three points against his former club, thanks to a spot-kick from Lawrence Shankland, followed by Kevin Nisbet’s disallowed equaliser
  
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• 🚨 Bombshell, Benzema really will leave Al-Hilal 💣 (reports)

  30-08-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Bombshell, Benzema really will leave Al-Hilal 💣 (reports)It’s already the end!Less than a year after joining Al-Hilal, Karim Benzema is already set to pack his bags. According to Foot Mercato, Sky Sports, and As, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner is going to terminate his contract with the Saudi club.As also points out that the 38-year-old striker is not expected to retire and reportedly has offers from other Saudi clubs, including Al-Ittihad and Al-Shabab.With 10 goals a
  
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• Liverpool eyeing 6ft7in goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans to replace Giorgi Mamardashvili

  30-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool eyeing 6ft7in goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans to replace Giorgi MamardashviliLiverpool have opened talks with Genk over a move for highly rated goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans as they consider replacing Giorgi Mamardashvili before the transfer window closes.According to Sacha Tavolieri, Liverpool are eyeing Genk’s Brughmans.Per other reports, the Reds have started club-to-club talks and are assessing whether to bring the teenager to Anfield now or wait until 2027.The situation could change
  
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• Allegri explains surprising Napoli changes with Como and Conte difference

  30-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri explains surprising Napoli changes with Como and Conte differenceMax Allegri recognises he has a different approach to Antonio Conte at Napoli, and explains some of his surprising changes for today’s match against Como.It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s three Serie A games on the Liveblog.NAPLES, ITALY – JULY 14: Massimiliano Allegri new SSC Napoli head coa
  
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• 🎥 Athletico v Flu sees ex-factor after bizarre keeper howler, watch

  30-08-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Athletico v Flu sees ex-factor after bizarre keeper howler, watchAthletico versus Fluminense was the match that kicked off Sunday’s (30th) Brasileirão action.And the clash between two members of the competition’s top four featured a HOWLER of a mistake.On top of that, there were a total of SIX goals, with the result changing in the 95th minute at Arena da Baixada.
  What a thing... 🤯Furacão took the lead through a Leozinho header (35').Hulk scored his fi
  
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• Derby sign forward Meister on loan

  30-08-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derby County have signed Danish forward Henrik Meister on a season-long loan deal from Serie B side Pisa.The agreement between the two clubs also includes an option for the Rams to make the move permanent at the end of the campaign.Meister, 22, has scored two goals in 28 league appearances for Pisa after joining them from French club Rennes in August 2025.The Denmark Under-20 international started his career in the lower leagues in his homeland before moving to Norwegian top-flight side Sarpsbor
  
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• Team concedes cricket match over broken printer

  30-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eglinton were awarded victory in the North West Cricket Union Premier League match over the technical problem [Getty Images]A team has been forced to concede a match in Northern Ireland because of a broken printer.Ballyspallen were hosting Eglinton in the North West Cricket Union Premier League on Saturday.Eglinton were all out for 159 in 48.1 overs and the hosts were on 19, just two overs into their response, when rain hit at Ballyspallen.Overs were set to be lost and officials declared that th
  
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• Balerdi introduces himself: “I chose Roma for the passion. Gasperini already wanted me at Atalanta.”

  30-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Balerdi introduces himself: “I chose Roma for the passion. Gasperini already wanted me at Atalanta.”Leonardo Balerdi’s first words as a Roma player. The Argentine defender introduces himself to his new fans and recounts the emotions he’s experienced since arriving in the capital. The welcome struck him immediately: “First of all, happiness, but also tranquility, because from the moment I arrived here, they welcomed me with joy, in a very beautiful way.” Behind
  
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• Fabregas: ‘Como gradually rebuilding for next level, play with intelligence’

  30-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabregas: ‘Como gradually rebuilding for next level, play with intelligence’Cesc Fabregas warns Como are ‘trying to gradually rebuild the squad’ for the step up in level to the Champions League, and want to play with ‘intelligence’ against Napoli today.It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s three Serie A games on the Liveblog.LONDON, ENGLAND &nd
  
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• Bellingham fuming about the start of the season 🧨💥

  30-08-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bellingham fuming about the start of the season 🧨💥Building on his World Cup momentum.This Sunday afternoon against Malaga, just as he has been since the start of the Liga season, Jude Bellingham is simply unplayable.The England international scored a magnificent brace after just 25 minutes, and now has five goal contributions in three matchdays (3 goals and 2 assists).
  Quite simply, he has been the most decisive player in La Liga at the start of this season. In fact, you have to
  
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• 👀 Despite a huge Sylla chance, Gregoritsch curbs S04 euphoria for now

  30-08-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Despite a huge Sylla chance, Gregoritsch curbs S04 euphoria for nowSchalke are finally back where, according to many football fans, they belong: in the Bundesliga!Right now, Miro Muslic’s team are getting their first taste of top-flight football again in the match against Augsburg. However, some of the excitement around the Royal Blues has already been dampened a little.The first shock came after just two minutes, when Fellhauer failed to connect with a cross from Kade from three
  
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• Atletico Stand Firm as Julian Alvarez Exit Push Fuels Rumours

  30-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Stand Firm as Julian Alvarez Exit Push Fuels RumoursJulian Alvarez missed Atletico Madrid training earlier this week, triggering speculation that the Argentina international had informed the club he was suffering from depression. His agent, Fernando Hidalgo, has dismissed those rumors as unfounded.Alvarez was later spotted back on the training ground on Friday, though he worked separately from his teammates for part of the session. The episode has unfolded amid reports that the forward
  
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• Roma drop El Aynaoui and Vaz, make new Luiz Henrique bid after problems

  30-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma drop El Aynaoui and Vaz, make new Luiz Henrique bid after problemsRoma turn their focus to Luiz Henrique of Zenit St Petersburg after Jamie Leweling and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens problems, offering the same €5m loan with €30m option to buy, but Neil El Aynaoui and Robinio Vaz will leave.It would seem that the Giallorossi have set aside the budget for an attacking winger, which is a loan for €5m and option to buy that is not an obligation at the end of the season for a further &euro
  
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• “I want him to stay” – Virgil van Dijk sends direct message to Liverpool hierarchy over controversial transfer decision

  30-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I want him to stay” – Virgil van Dijk sends direct message to Liverpool hierarchy over controversial transfer decisionVirgil van Dijk Urges Liverpool to Keep Cody Gakpo Amid Manchester City InterestLiverpool have a decision to make, and it is not a subtle one. Cody Gakpo is attracting serious interest from Manchester City, a fee of £85m has been discussed, and Virgil van Dijk has gone public with the message many inside Anfield will already understand. Do not sell him.Th
  
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• Arsenal make decision over move for Real Madrid star

  30-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make decision over move for Real Madrid starArsenal Transfer Latest: Endrick Not a Target as Julian Alvarez Decision Wait ContinuesArsenal’s striker search continues to generate noise, but the latest update has brought some clarity around one name that had started to gather momentum. According to Caught Offside, Endrick is not part of Arsenal’s current plans, despite the rumours that have circulated in recent days.The key line is unambiguous. “Arsenal are not working on
  
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• Moises Caicedo injury news: Chelsea star visibly upset as Xabi Alonso provides latest update

  30-08-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Moises Caicedo injury news is the last thing Chelsea fans want to be searching for, but the substitute only lasted 14 minutes against Brighton on Sunday before he was forced off. He came on in the 68th minute but departed in the 82nd.Caicedo was visibly upset as he left the pitch after going down with an injury, stopping briefly to speak with his manager Xabi Alonso before heading straight down the tunnel. The Ecuadorian midfielder is so key to the way Xabi Alonso wants to play at Chelsea and an
  
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