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• Pollock confirmed as Watford captain

  30-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Watford boss Alessio Dionisi has confirmed central defender Mattie Pollock will be the club's captain for the upcoming campaign.Last season, Pollock shared captaincy duties with influential midfielder Imran Louza - who made a 20-minute cameo at the end of Wednesday's 1-0 pre-season friendly defeat by Fiorentina at Vicarage Road."Mattie is important for this team, I am very happy for Mattie because his mentality is very good - every day on the pitch, Mattie works very strongly," Dionisi told
  
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• Official | Borussia Dortmund complete €32m signing of Konstantinos Karetsas

  03-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Borussia Dortmund complete €32m signing of Konstantinos KaretsasBorussia Dortmund have officially completed the signing of Greek international Konstantinos Karetsas from Belgian side KRC Genk. Karetsas gets set to begin the Bundesliga chapter of his career after signing a five-year contract with the Bundesliga runners-up through June 30, 2031. Kicker reports that Dortmund are paying a guaranteed transfer fee of €30m, with realistically attainable bonuses capable of
  
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• Robertson focused on Cardiff after Socceroos setback

  03-08-2026 13:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Australian midfielder Alex Robertson scored six times last season in Cardiff's promotion winning campaign. [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Cardiff City midfielder Alex Robertson says missing out on a place in Australia's World Cup squad was "tough to take", but insists his full focus is now on helping the Bluebirds build on last season's success.Twelve months ago, Robertson's Cardiff future appeared uncertain. The 23-year-old was left out of the matchday squad entirely until late October and faced a b
  
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• 🎥 Again, Leandro? Paredes loses his cool on the pitch 🤦🏻

  03-08-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Again, Leandro? Paredes loses his cool on the pitch 🤦🏻Leandro Paredes became a trending topic again, and not exactly for threading one of those through balls that leave a teammate one-on-one. The Boca Juniors midfielder showed that his fiery DNA is still very much intact and was at the center of a highly tense moment in the clash against Newell's Old Boys in the Argentine league.The play that set social media ablaze happened when the action had already been completely s
  
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• Swedish World Cup striker no longer training with the first team at Club Brugge

  03-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swedish World Cup striker no longer training with the first team at Club BruggeAs reported by Tomas Taecke of HLN, Gustaf Nilsson and Ludovit Reis are no longer training with the Club Brugge first team. Nilsson, who was a surprise participant in the World Cup with Sweden, signed from Union St Gilloise two seasons ago but has struggled to have any real impact up front for Club Brugge. Reis only joined last summer from Hamburg but, due to injuries, fell out of favour and now it appears that Ivan L
  
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• Belgian Pro League Preview 2026/2027: Cercle Brugge

  03-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgian Pro League Preview 2026/2027: Cercle BruggeCercle Brugge going into this season hoping to avoid the mistakes of the past two campaigns. After finishing in the bottom four twice, there are hopes that the club can turns things around under Danish head coach Lars Friis. He has a few new players to work with, but it does not appear that the side have done much to rectify their struggles up front. Perhaps Cercle Brugge are hoping for some internal growth from the strikers already on the books
  
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• Gossip: Trotters and Blades target Begovic

  03-08-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United are eyeing a potential deal for goalkeeper Asmir Begovic. The 39-year-old is a free agent after leaving Leicester City at the end of last season. (Darren Whitcoop)Meanwhile Sheffield United have made an offer for Fiorentina defender Nicolas Valentini. The Argentinian, 24, is also a target for Spanish club Alaves. (German Garcia Gova)There is more of Monday's EFL gossip here.
  
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• Gossip: Boro close to Arfsten deal

  03-08-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Middlesbrough are hoping to secure the signing of winger Max Arfsten before Friday's Carabao Cup tie with Wrexham. The 25-year-old is expected to arrive on Teesside this week to complete his move from MLS club Columbus Crew.(Teesside Live)There is more of Monday's EFL gossip here.
  
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• Gossip: Hammers keen on Sunderland striker Isidor

  03-08-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Wilson Isidor is a transfer target for West Ham United. The 25-year-old Sunderland striker is valued at £20m and scored six goals in 32 Premier League appearances for the Black Cats last season. (Alan Nixon - Patreon)There is more of Monday's EFL gossip here.
  
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• Newcastle sources finally confirm Arsenal talks for Bruno Guimaraes

  03-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle sources finally confirm Arsenal talks for Bruno GuimaraesNewcastle sources have finally confirmed that Arsenal have opened direct talks with Newcastle United to sign Bruno Guimaraes, as the player returns to training.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesFor many weeks now, Arsenal have reportedly been pursuing a deal to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, but Newcastle-based journalists have consistently repeated that the two clubs haven’t been in direct contact with each oth
  
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• Uefa leads push to force Gianni Infantino resignation after World Cup plan collapses

  03-08-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa is leading a multi-front strategy to force Gianni Infantino's resignation as Fifa president after the humiliating collapse of his plan to privatise the World Cup. With Infantino’s support otherwise frittering away, with Wales and Finland starting the process of countries withdrawing endorsement letters for the Swiss official to run for another term from 2027 to 2031, there is now hope from his critics that he doesn't even get to another election, which is due to be staged in March 202
  
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• Joao Mario arrives to complete potential €10m transfer from Juventus to Fiorentina

  03-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Mario arrives to complete potential €10m transfer from Juventus to FiorentinaJoao Mario is in Tuscany and is ready to complete the final formalities of his transfer from Juventus to Fiorentina.The Portuguese full-back is joining La Viola on a season long loan deal with an option to buy. According to the latest updates from transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Fiorentina will pay a loan fee of €1m and will have an option to make the move permanent for a further €9m.Joao Mario h
  
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• Alonso has 'reset energy' after Madrid 'scars'

  03-08-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Watching Xabi Alonso coach his Chelsea team conjures flashbacks of his playing days at Liverpool and Real Madrid.The 44-year-old, who won the World Cup with Spain in 2010, is fully involved in training sessions, teeing up players with accurate short passes before hitting his trademark cross-field balls at Sky Park, the home of Sydney FC.In a hotel in Sydney's Darling Harbour, Alonso detailed the long path to Chelsea through his father, Periko Alonso, a fellow Spain international an
  
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• Gvardiol and Semenyo hail Maresca's 'new ideas'

  03-08-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New manager Enzo Maresca is a "perfect one" for Manchester City, says defender Josko Gvardiol.The 46-year-old took charge of City for the first time in Saturday's friendly defeat on penalties by Inter Milan in Hong Kong."The level is that high and he has been chosen with reason as the manager," said Gvardiol."I think he has a quality, has some new ideas and also we need to see what we are going to do [with] the style of [play], the football we are going to play and the tactics."I think he is a p
  
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• Former Premier League manager claims additions will bring standards to Chelsea

  03-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Premier League manager claims additions will bring standards to ChelseaChelsea Standards, Senior Leadership and Why Experience Still MattersChelsea’s move towards greater experience has become a major talking point, with TALKSPORT discussing what the arrival of senior figures could mean for a young squad packed with talent. The central theme was clear throughout, standards, and how experienced players can shape a dressing room, the training ground and the wider culture around a club
  
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• Eastleigh's new signing Drake out for season

  03-08-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eastleigh defender Ben Drake is likely to miss the entire 2026-27 season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in a pre-season game.The 21-year-old only joined the Spitfires from Millwall last month, and sustained the injury during a game against Crawley Town last week.A club statement said there "is no definitive timescale" for the player's return but indicated that he is likely to miss the whole campaign.Drake made 22 appearances for Braintree Town in the National league last se
  
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• Xabi Alonso opens up on Real Madrid exit and lessons learned

  03-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso opens up on Real Madrid exit and lessons learnedThis is an exciting summer for Real Madrid as the Spanish team is going into the next season with significant changes in the team. While five new players have already been signed and some new signings are also expected in the coming weeks, the most notable change remains that of the head coach, as Jose Mourinho has taken over from Alvaro Arbeloa.It was a similar feeling last year, when the Merengues had appointed Xabi Alonso to take ove
  
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• Celtic learn Champions League play-off opponents

  03-08-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic will face LASK in the Champions League play-offs.Martin O’Neill’s side were drawn out first against the Austrian champions.The Hoops avoided a potential rematch with Kairat Almaty, who knocked Celtic out on penalties at the same stage last season following a goalless 210 minutes of action.The first leg will take place on 18 or 19 August with the second leg the following week.The Linz-based club won the Austrian Bundesliga for the second time last season, finishing two points a
  
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• Report: Juventus offer €17m for Bologna defender Lucumi

  03-08-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Juventus offer €17m for Bologna defender LucumiJuventus have recently confirmed the signings of Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegovic, but the Bianconeri are still on the lookout for more reinforcements and have offered a fee of €17m for Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi according to the latest reports.Report: Juventus targeting Lucumi and have offered €17mThe Old Lady have arrived in Hong Kong ahead of their summer tour of South-East Asia and Oceania and have brought both
  
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• Andoni Iraola allays Jeremie Frimpong injury fears after Liverpool’s collapse against Leeds

  03-08-2026 12:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jeremie Frimpong sparked more defensive injury fears for Liverpool after he was substituted late into their dismal 4-2 pre-season collapse against Leeds in Chicago.The right-back asked to be replaced 13 minutes from time of their defeat at Soldier Field, which saw Andoni Iraola suffer his first defeat as Reds manager.It comes after Joe Gomez suffered a muscle injury in the first match of their USA tour, a 4-2 win over Sunderland, which has ruled him out for the start of the Premier League season
  
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• Football Extra newsletter: The suits battling to control football's destiny

  03-08-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the blue corner, Gianni Infantino, and in the red corner, Uefa chief Alexander Ceferin, who has become an increasingly vocal opponent of his administrative peer [Getty Images]Just after the World Cup, before the start of the big European league seasons, it is supposed to be the quietest time in football. But there was no quiet time this year, Gianni Infantino saw to that. If you're outside the UK and would like to receive the Football Extra newsletter, head this way to sign up.The fact that a
  
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• 🤔 Weekly quiz: Copa do Brasil, Sula, Brasileirão and more; 10/10?

  03-08-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤔 Weekly quiz: Copa do Brasil, Sula, Brasileirão and more; 10/10?If it’s Monday, it’s time for the Quiz of the Week.The week featured matches in the Brasileirão, Copa Sudamericana, and Copa do Brasil, and the transfer market news was buzzing. Now it’s time to prove you kept up with everything.Take the Quiz of the Week here!After testing your knowledge, write in the comments if you managed a 10/10.And also tell us whether you found it easy or difficult.This
  
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• Club Brugge considering a move for Crystal Palace winger formerly of Millwall

  03-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club Brugge considering a move for Crystal Palace winger formerly of MillwallAccording to HLN, the difficulty of bringing in Noah Adedeji-Sternberg has forced Club Brugge to consider alternative options. One of those is Crystal Palace winger Romain Esse. The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Coventry and helped them in their long awaited return to the Premier League. Club Brugge are also interested in Edmund Baidoo as a winger, but it is likely they will only sign one of the three players
  
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• Barcelona target Julian Alvarez begins Atletico Madrid training plan amid ongoing transfer saga

  03-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona target Julian Alvarez begins Atletico Madrid training plan amid ongoing transfer sagaDespite his future remaining one of the biggest stories of the summer, FC Barcelona priority target Julian Alvarez has resumed work under Atlético Madrid’s guidance, reports MARCA.The Argentine striker has remained silent since publicly declaring during the World Cup that he wanted a transfer to fulfil his “dream” of leaving the club. However, he has now re-established contact
  
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• Celtic drawn against LASK in Champions League play-off

  03-08-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LASK were crowned Austrian champions last season [Getty Images]Celtic have been drawn against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round.The Scottish champions are at home in the first leg on 18 and 19 August, with the return game the following week.Celtic were seeded in the draw and could have played Norwegian counterparts Viking Stavanger, or the winners of ties between Celje (Slovenia) and Ararat-Armenia, Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Levski Sofia (Bulgaria) and AGF Aarhu
  
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• Marseille explore move for Paris FC winger Ilan Kebbal

  03-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille explore move for Paris FC winger Ilan KebbalOlympique de Marseille are considering a move for Paris FC attacker Ilan Kebbal (28) as they look to rebuild their depleted forward line, according to La Provence.Marseille have reached August without completing a single signing, with the club currently focused on raising funds and reducing their wage bill before strengthening Bruno Genesio’s squad. However, sporting director Grégory Lorenzi is continuing to work on potential arr
  
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• Diaby re-emerges for Inter as Chivu searches for a Dumfries replacement

  03-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diaby re-emerges for Inter as Chivu searches for a Dumfries replacementMoussa Diaby’s name is appearing in Inter circles again as Cristian Chivu and his team seek a replacement for Denzel Dumfries, who left the Nerazzurri to join Real Madrid earlier this summer.Diaby back in fashion for Inter but salary is an issueInter have brought in John Stones, Ivan Provedel and Aleksandar Stankovic so far this summer but are still reportedly targeting the signing of Tottenham’s Cristian Romero a
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid register fourth summer signing in La Liga

  03-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid register fourth summer signing in La LigaReal Madrid have managed to successfully register their fourth summer signing, Bernardo Silva, in La Liga for the 2026/27 season.The Merengues had already completed the registrations of three of their five new signings, with Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, and Marc Cucurella already being enrolled.Now, Bernardo Silva’s registration is also complete, leaving Carlos Espi as the only summer arrival being left to be enrolled in
  
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• Roma could turn to Juventus attacker instead of Nusa

  03-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma could turn to Juventus attacker instead of NusaRoma could be priced out of a summer transfer for RB Leipzig attacker Antonio Nusa, but the latest reports indicate that Juventus’s Nico Gonzalez is being lined up as a potential alternative.How Roma could end up targeting Nico Gonzalez from JuventusGasperini has recently made it clear that he wants more additions to be brought in this summer. Speaking after a pre-season friendly defeat against Cardiff City over the weekend, he specified
  
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• Agent conflict puts Yan Diomande’s signing for Real Madrid on hold

  03-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Agent conflict puts Yan Diomande’s signing for Real Madrid on holdAfter having gone the last two seasons without any major trophy, Real Madrid have gone into the market this summer with a vengeance. The Merengues have already signed five new players this summer, and are expected to complete their biggest transfer operations in the coming few days.Their biggest purchase of this window is expected to be the RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Los Blancos are reported to have already reached an a
  
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