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• Problems pile up for Crystal Palace

  24-08-2026 08:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It was not the best opening game of the season for Crystal Palace.Ismaila Sarr was not included in the matchday squad with new manager Pierre Sage revealing he has been struggling with an injury.Sources have told BBC Sport Sarr did not train for two days leading into the encounter with Everton, complaining of a groin issue, amid interest from Turkish side Galatasaray.Palace do not want to sell their star forward, who scored 21 goals last season as the Eagles won the Community Shiel
  
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• Crystal Palace reject Liverpool’s £50m bid for winger Ismaila Sarr

  26-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace reject Liverpool’s £50m bid for winger Ismaila SarrCrystal Palace have rejected Liverpool’s £50 million bid for winger Ismaila Sarr, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano.Liverpool are in the market for a new right winger following the departure of Mohamed Salah.The Reds’ primary target was Yan Diomande, but the Ivorian youngster chose to join Real Madrid instead.They have also been priced out of moves for Paris Saint-Germain’s Ibrahim
  
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• 📲 Neymar on the app! OneFootball streams Copa do Brasil abroad; see

  26-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 Neymar on the app! OneFootball streams Copa do Brasil abroad; seeExcellent news for Brazilian football fans around the world!OneFootball will stream Copa Betano do Brasil matches internationally!From the thrilling quarter-finals to the big final, you won’t miss a single moment!This Wednesday (26), Palmeiras take on Santos in the first leg of the quarter-final showdown!
  🎟️ How to WatchYou have complete flexibility to choose how you want to follow the final stages of
  
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• Rayo Vallecano pick the Coliseum, but Getafe say no!

  26-08-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rayo Vallecano pick the Coliseum, but Getafe say no!The uncertainty continues week after week over the stadium where Rayo Vallecano will play. Now it is the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez’s turn.
  Rayo Vallecano vs Racing de Santander is set to be played on September 5. The date is known, but what remains unknown is the stadium where it will take place.According to 'Cadena SER' and 'Diario AS', Rayo wanted to play at the Coliseum, Getafe’s stadium, but the Azulones have refused before
  
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• Real Sociedad star backs Barcelona over Real Madrid in La Liga title race: ‘They are stronger’

  26-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad star backs Barcelona over Real Madrid in La Liga title race: ‘They are stronger’Barcelona under Hansi Flick have gone back-to-back in La Liga and are looking to three-peat in the domestic competition this season.The German manager has reinforced the squad adequately to set it up for success yet again, and lifting La Liga again remains the bare minimum expectation from Barça.However, Barça’s two league titles have come at the expense of Real Madrid, w
  
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• Pinamonti set for Lazio medical as Ratkov opens door to Sevilla

  26-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pinamonti set for Lazio medical as Ratkov opens door to SevillaAndrea Pinamonti has been given clearance to travel to Rome for his Lazio medical, with the striker due in the capital on Wednesday afternoon.According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Sassuolo granted the authorisation having all but concluded a deal for Sebastiano Esposito, whose arrival from Cagliari is in its final stages. The Neroverdi were unwilling to release Pinamonti before securing his replacement.PARMA, ITALY – MAY 24: Andrea
  
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• AS Roma 2026 season preview: New signings, Gasperini’s tactics and squad update

  26-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Roma 2026 season preview: New signings, Gasperini’s tactics and squad updateAS Roma wrapped up a tough summer pre-season, which started in the Fulvio Bernardini Sports Center in Trigoria and continued in France, Wales, England and Germany. Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini used the program to condition, test combinations and integrate a reshaped team, which he had to do before returning to competitive football, and the biggest test came in the August 15 draw at Borussia Dortmund.The result
  
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• Falkirk 'spread net far and wide' to sign American winger Fodrey

  26-08-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Falkirk have signed winger CJ Fodrey from MLS side Austin FC on a season-long loan The 22-year-old becomes the second American to join the Bairns this week following Jacob Murrell and is the club's 16th summer recruit. Fodrey was drafted by Austin in 2023 and went on to make 58 appearances, scoring three goals and providing two assists."CJ is an attacking player who can play across all four attacking positions," Falkirk head coach John McGlynn said."He's a tall, quick, physical pla
  
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• Xabi Alonso gives update on Enzo Fernandez involvement as Chelsea brace for Man City bid

  26-08-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso expects Enzo Fernandez to be involved in Chelsea’s Carabao Cup tie against Luton Town on Thursday amid speculation that Manchester City will make a late attempt to sign the midfielder this summer.The £120m-rated Argentinian has been linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge all summer with City interested, and while Enzo Maresca’s side missed an informal deadline set by the Blues, they are expected to make another bid before the deadline on 1 September.Fernandez feat
  
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• Serie A 2026-27 season: Upcoming fixtures, latest scores, how to watch on Peacock/Telemundo

  26-08-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 Serie A season is here, as Christian Pulisic and AC Milan look to reclaim the scudetto from rivals Inter Milan amongst competition from Napoli, Juventus, Atalanta, and more.MORE — Serie A all-time winnersMilan finished 17 points back of their derby rivals last season, as no one came within 10 of the champions.AS Roma and Como crashed the top-four last season to qualify for the Champions League, as the league is well past Juve's decade-long strangehold on the division.MORE &mdas
  
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• Foxes display at Ipswich sets standards - Chaplin

  26-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leicester City midfielder Conor Chaplin said there are "loads" of positive things the club can take from their Carabao Cup second round defeat by Premier League Ipswich Town.Chaplin, a summer signing from the Tractor Boys where he won promotion three times in five seasons, made his Foxes debut in Tuesday's tie at Portman Road.Despite Leicester's 3-1 loss, Chaplin said they should not be too down after having 57% of possession and 22 shots against the top-flight side."We definitely don't want to
  
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• The financial implications of Celtic's Champions League failure

  26-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic are set to lose out on around £25m following their Champions League capitulation against LASK.They can recoup some of those losses with a strong showing in the Europa League, but that is far from certain given they failed to reach the last 16 of the tournament last season.Qualification for the Champions League proper is worth a flat rate of £15.9m, a fair whack more than the Europa League fee of £3.7m. The club will also bank a similar amount for their participation in t
  
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• Exit-bound Barcelona full-back ‘very close’ to joining Real Sociedad

  26-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exit-bound Barcelona full-back ‘very close’ to joining Real SociedadBarcelona have a few players the club are looking to move on in the final days of the summer transfer window.The likes of Marc Casado and Hector Fort are no longer in Hansi Flick’s plans and have been training away from the squad while trying to find a solution.Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, relaying information from Matteo Moretto, Fort appears to be closing in on an exit, with Real Sociedad emerging as th
  
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• Atletico forward Julian Alvarez softens stance on potential Arsenal transfer

  26-08-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico forward Julian Alvarez softens stance on potential Arsenal transferArsenal are pushing to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid before the end of the transfer window. Alvarez has made it clear his ultimate ambition is to join Barcelona, but Atletico have strongly resisted the idea of selling him to a direct rival. In a boost for the Gunners, the Argentine’s view on a move to the Emirates Stadium has softened, per the Independent. He still prefers to stay in Spain
  
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• Juve push for Zirkzee, Leao trains, ❌ Bonny: today's market 🤑

  26-08-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve push for Zirkzee, Leao trains, ❌ Bonny: today's market 🤑Serie A has started in the best possible way, delivering goals, entertainment, and excitement like we haven’t seen at the start of the season in years. And we’re only just getting started: now all that remains is to wait for the summer transfer window to close, which will once and for all define the faces, ambitions, and balance of the 20 teams.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball:
  
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• Kone still adjusting after rapid rise

  26-08-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Queens Park Rangers fans were disappointed to see their opening win over Portsmouth backed up with a goalless draw on home soil against Bolton Wanderers at the weekend, but they still have something to be optimistic about.Striker Richard Kone scored 10 goals across his 43 Championship appearances last season and fan Alex Bullamore of the R Generation podcast feels the Ivory Coast international is still just settling in."The rise that he has had is very quick, absolutely incredible,
  
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• Standard Liege hoping to bring former Brighton striker back to the club from Widzew Łódź

  26-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Standard Liege hoping to bring former Brighton striker back to the club from Widzew ŁódźKevin Sauvage is reporting that Standard Liege are looking to move quickly to replace the departing Dennis Ayensa. They are hoping to bring former Brighton striker Andi Zeqiri back to the club from Polish top flight side Widzew Łódź. Standard Liege are hoping that the former Brighton striker will be able to join them on loan for two seasons with a purchase option. Given how h
  
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• Di Gregorio makes feelings towards Juventus clear after Bournemouth switch

  26-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Di Gregorio makes feelings towards Juventus clear after Bournemouth switchMichele Di Gregorio says that he is ‘happy’ to be at an ‘ambitious’ club in AFC Bournemouth after a disappointing end to his time with Juventus, but he has also made his feelings towards his former club clear by erasing any trace of them from his social media profiles.Di Gregorio has left Juventus after two seasons to join Bournemouth on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy for a potential
  
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• Atletico Madrid go on the offensive against Barcelona to protect Julian Alvarez

  26-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid go on the offensive against Barcelona to protect Julian AlvarezAtletico Madrid have taken their confrontation with Barcelona over Julian Alvarez to another level, with the club preparing to add further evidence to their existing cases with FIFA and the RFEF, reports Carrusel Deportivo.As such, Atletico now believe the situation is having a direct impact on their player. It is to be noted that Alvarez did not attend training today after contacting the club’s medical sta
  
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• Arsenal transfer target set for months out after surgery advice

  26-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal transfer target set for months out after surgery adviceKenan Yildiz will require surgery on his foot injury, seemingly putting to bed any lingering hopes of Arsenal signing the Juventus winger this summer.Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesArsenal have been on the hunt for a winger this summer, and Kenan Yildiz of Juventus was one of the names strongly linked with interest from the Gunners.Juventus were very keen not to sell, which created one roadblock for Arsenal to overcome. But perha
  
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• Premier League: How to buy tickets to Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest

  26-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League: How to buy tickets to Liverpool vs. Nottingham ForestLiverpool take on Nottingham Forest in their opening Premier League home game of the season, with new manager Andoni Iraola preparing for his Anfield debut.BUY LIVERPOOL VS. NOTTINGHAM FOREST TICKETS HEREThe Reds will no doubt be big favourites against Forest, who were mostly relegation strugglers last term, and who suffered an opening-day defeat at home to Leeds United last weekend.Liverpool fans will surely be eager to get ti
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur set to rival Serie A giants for winger

  26-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur set to rival Serie A giants for wingerTottenham Monitor Amine Gouiri Amid Napoli Striker SearchNapoli’s hunt for a new forward is gathering pace, and it may have implications for Tottenham as the summer market develops. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Italian club are still looking for an attacker with greater flexibility, someone capable of linking play and operating both as a central striker and in a support role.The profile under consideration is clear. Gabriel
  
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• CL, EL and ECL 26/27: Draws & Premier League Pots

  26-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CL, EL and ECL 26/27: Draws & Premier League PotsPremier League clubs are days away from learning who they will face across the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League.England will be represented by nine teams across each of UEFA’s three competitions, including Crystal Palace, who secured their place in the Europa League by winning the Conference League.Read on as we take a look at the draws for each competition and when Premier League clubs will find out their po
  
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• Atletico Madrid hits back at Barcelona after Laporta’s statement on Julian Alvarez: ‘0% chance of selling him to Barça’

  26-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid hits back at Barcelona after Laporta’s statement on Julian Alvarez: ‘0% chance of selling him to Barça’Atletico Madrid’s relationship with Barcelona over Julian Alvarez appears to have reached another breaking point, with the Spanish capital club responding strongly to Joan Laporta’s latest public comments about the Argentine forward.Barcelona’s interest in Alvarez has been one of the major talking points of the summer, and Laporta recen
  
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• Ex-Premier League star reported missing in Hungary as former club issues concerned statement

  26-08-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  QPR have stated they are “praying” for Akos Buzsaky after the former Premier League midfielder was reported missing in Hungary.The 44-year-old featured at Loftus Road during the 2011-12 Premier League season, having also played for Plymouth Argyle and Portsmouth.Reports in Hungary say Buzsaky has been missing for over a week and that police are currently looking for him.The Championship club posted on X: "The club are concerned to learn that R’s favourite Akos Buzsaky has been
  
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• Will a Premier League club break record for transfer sales in one window?

  26-08-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonali, Rogers and Savinho were among this summer's big sales [Getty Images]Premier League clubs are usually associated with spending heavily in the transfer market, but this summer several have been making as much noise through their sales.Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle United have already moved into the all-time top six for transfer income generated in a single window, with Monaco's 360m euros haul from 2018-19 now within reach.Monaco's record was built around several major departu
  
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• Juventus have two options to replace Yildiz as two more stars return from injury

  26-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus have two options to replace Yildiz as two more stars return from injuryJuventus are unlikely to dip into the transfer market to find a direct replacement for Kenan Yildiz after learning that he will be sidelined for around three months, but there is still encouraging news on Wednesday as Federico Gatti and summer signing Jeff Ekhator have returned to training following their recent injury lay-offs.Yildiz out for three months, but Gatti and Ekhator return to Juventus trainingThere are co
  
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• League Cup third round draw updates: Rules, start time, how to watch, qualified teams

  26-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nine Premier League teams competing in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League join the draw as the League Cup determines its third round ties on Wednesday.Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Spurs, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Liverpool will join a maximum of 11 other PL teams in the draw, as Leeds eliminated Nottingham Forest in a second-round tie on Tuesday.MORE — League Cup second round schedule, fixtures, resultsThe third round of the Leagu
  
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• Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez

  26-08-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea are considering a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international's representatives.The 33-year-old is considered available for a potential transfer from Villa after the club signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for about £30m earlier this month.The move could provide another opportunity for Chelsea and Villa to do business. Chelsea signed forward Morgan Rogers from Villa for a club-record £117m,
  
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• Bolton sign Canada international forward Nelson

  26-08-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jayden Nelson's final appearance for Austin came in a 2-1 win at Seattle last Thursday [Getty Images]Bolton Wanderers have signed Austin FC forward Jayden Nelson for a fee the American side said could reach £1.64m ($2.34m) on a four-year deal.The 23-year-old Canada international, who played once at this summer's World Cup, scored two goals in 13 MLS appearances for Austin after joining from Vancouver Whitecaps in January.Nelson, who is Bolton's 10th summer signing, could make his Wanderers
  
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