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• Public get first chance to assess Old Trafford plans

  30-07-2026 12:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Trafford Council held the first of four open days on Wednesday to allow local residents to assess the proposed Wharfside Strategic Masterplan, which will have Manchester United's new stadium as its centrepiece.There are going to be four open days before the consultation period closes on 22 September and for the 90 minutes I attended, there were a steady stream of interested observers, keen to assess what the multi-billion pound development will look like and where the stadium will
  
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• Al-Hilal open talks to sign Arsenal winger Martinelli

  23-08-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Martinelli has 12 months remaining on his Arsenal deal[Getty Images]Arsenal have held talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal over the sale of winger Gabriel Martinelli.The Brazil international is free to leave the club this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta making it clear to the attacker that he is not in his plans. Turkish club Galatasaray showed interest in Martinelli earlier this summer but the Brazilian would not consider a move to Istanbul, despite Arsenal receiving a £45m bi
  
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• Wissa shines as Isak struggles - Newcastle v Liverpool player ratings

  23-08-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak left Newcastle for Liverpool early last season [Getty Images]Dominik Szoboszlai scored a 99th-minute penalty equaliser for Liverpool in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Newcastle United, whose new manager Matthias Jaissle was denied victory in his first Premier League game in charge.Here's how we rated the players - and then how you rated the players at St James' Park.What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?Newcastle starting XILukas Hornicek: Solid Premier League debut. Made a flying save
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS I Le Havre 0-1 Monaco: Eric Dier secures Felipe Luis’s first Ligue 1 win

  23-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS I Le Havre 0-1 Monaco: Eric Dier secures Felipe Luis’s first Ligue 1 winLigue 1 McDonald’s, Matchday 1, 22/08/2026With four days to go before their Conference League play-off second leg against Polish side Górnik Zabrze, AS Monaco got off to a solid start to their Ligue 1 campaign, securing a 0-1 away win at the Stade CMA-CGM Oceane.The MatchHaving started the match better than their opponents, Felipe Luis’s players quickly opened the scoring through Eric
  
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• Liverpool's biggest issue ruthlessly exposed at Newcastle. How can Iraola fix it?

  23-08-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool struggled massively to defend counter attacks last season and they've done absolutely nothing to resolve that huge problem this summer.If anything, the appointment of Andoni Iraola as their new manager has made it an even bigger issue.Their dramatic 2-2 draw at Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the Premier League season ruthlessly exposed the biggest problem Iraola has to solve in the opening months of his Anfield reign.How can Liverpool defend counter attacks better?Or perhap
  
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• Andoni Iraola reaction: How will Liverpool manager react to comeback draw at Newcastle?

  23-08-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's first Premier League outing under new boss Andoni Iraola did not go to plan, as the Reds twice came back for a 2-2 draw at St. James' Park on Sunday.Newcastle took an early lead and then had a quick answer for Liverpool's second-half equalizer. The Magpies looked poised for all three points until Liverpool won a penalty deep in stoppage time.MORE — Newcastle United vs Liverpool recap, highlightsThe Reds did plenty of good things beyond Cody Gakpo's goal but former Newcastle man
  
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• Iraola spared at the death on his Liverpool debut

  23-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola spared at the death on his Liverpool debutRight down to the wire!This Sunday, the Premier League served up its first blockbuster of the 2026-2027 season between Newcastle and Liverpool.On one side were the Magpies, led by Matthias Jaissle, who arrived this summer as Eddie Howe’s successor; on the other were the Reds, with Andoni Iraola at the helm, also appointed during the offseason as Arne Slot’s successor.The outcome of this match was decided in the 98th minute!Trailing 2-1
  
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• Julián Álvarez breaks away from team-mates, doesn't applaud fans

  23-08-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julián Álvarez breaks away from team-mates, doesn't applaud fansJulián Álvarez was one of the main talking points in Atlético de Madrid’s 2-2 draw with Villarreal because of his attitude after coming onto the pitch.
  After the loud jeering at the start of the match, the controversy continued following Julián Álvarez’s appearance on the pitch.For Giuliano Simeone’s goal, Julián Álvarez stayed at the center of the pitc
  
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• Badiashile: ‘A great honour’ as defender joins Napoli from Chelsea

  23-08-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Badiashile: ‘A great honour’ as defender joins Napoli from ChelseaBenoit Badiashile has spoken for the first time since completing his move to Napoli, hailing the switch from Chelsea in a message to supporters on Instagram.Writing in Italian, the France centre-back said: “It is a great honour for me to become part of such a prestigious club, so rich in history. Ready to give everything for this shirt and for this city. Forza Napoli!”LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 30: B
  
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• Romano: Liverpool back away from second part of double PSG deal because of asking price

  23-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano: Liverpool back away from second part of double PSG deal because of asking priceIbrahim Mbaye seemed like he might be on his way to Liverpool – but the Reds are baulking at the price tag on him.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 are preparing for their first game of the season tonight – a match against Rennes which has had a fair bit of controversy about it.But
  
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• Rafael Leao opens to Roma as possible destination

  23-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafael Leao opens to Roma as possible destinationRafael Leao has never completely disappeared from Roma’s radar, and in the final days of the transfer window, he could surprisingly return to the top spot to complete the Giallorossi attack. According to Tele Radio Stereo, in the last few hours the Portuguese winger has apparently expressed openness to a move to the Giallorossi, putting aside offers from Turkey (which he’s not entirely convinced by). The Leao issue continues to be a bu
  
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• Official | Atlanta United sign Breel Embolo from Rennes

  23-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Atlanta United sign Breel Embolo from RennesMLS franchise Atlanta United have announced the signing of Switzerland international centre-forward Breel Embolo (29) from Ligue 1 side Rennes. Embolo has taken a Designated Player spot. He has signed a four-year deal with the Eastern Conference side. Rennes are poised to receive a €17m fee for the former AS Monaco forward, who only joined from the Principality club last summer. Embolo’s move from Rennes to Atlanta United is one o
  
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• Manchester City 2 Bournemouth 1: Thoughts and observations from City’s comeback victory

  23-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City 2 Bournemouth 1: Thoughts and observations from City’s comeback victoryManchester City 2 (Marc Guehi 84′, Josko Gvardiol 90+1)Bournemouth 1 (Marcus Tavernier 26′)Manchester City have beaten Bournemouth 2-1 today at the Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca’s side have started their 2026-27 Premier League campaign with a stirring comeback victory. Marcus Tavernier gave Bournemouth the lead in the 26th minute and for long stretches of today’s match it just seem
  
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• Yildiz remains Arsenal target after Juventus swap approach

  23-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yildiz remains Arsenal target after Juventus swap approachArsenal made an informal approach to Juventus this window for Kenan Yildiz, offering Gabriel Martinelli plus a cash payment for the Turkey international.According to HandofArsenal on X, Yildiz remains a target for the club going forward, with the Emirates hierarchy still rating him as the profile they want on the left after Vinicius Junior snubbed the Gunners to sign a new deal with Real Madrid earlier in the summer.Arsenal have pursued Y
  
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• ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: Austria Wien score seven, Graz drop points and Pölten keep winning

  23-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: Austria Wien score seven, Graz drop points and Pölten keep winningThe fourth week of football in the ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga was laden with goals. SKN St. Pölten are now the only team to retain a 100 percent win record as Graz unexpectedly dropped points to a tenacious First Vienna. Südburgenland now fall to the foot of the table as SCR Altach and Blau-WeißLinz pick up points.SK Sturm Graz remain top of the table but their lead has now
  
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• Chelsea not keen on loaning Gittens to Roma

  23-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea not keen on loaning Gittens to RomaRoma is looking for a left winger to complete their transfer campaign. Oosterwolde is on the way, meaning Gian Piero Gasperini needs a player to ensure he has a solid squad for the season. The Grugliasco-born coach was clear about the winger in a press conference: “Only if he can be an added value, otherwise, no. I’m not going to burden myself with players just for the sake of it.” These words are reminiscent of last season. Among the
  
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• Saka explains why he only took 1-week summer holiday

  23-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saka explains why he only took 1-week summer holidayBukayo Saka only took one week of complete rest over the summer, and he’s now explained why he made that decision.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesBukayo Saka had a busy 2025/26 campaign, and he went into the summer carrying an injury issue, which ultimately appeared to affect his minutes at the World Cup.As a result, there had been some suggestions the winger might miss the start of the new season, but Saka was in the starting lineup and
  
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• Watkins' absence at Brighton a question for him - Emery

  23-08-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Unai Emery's side were 4-0 down by half-time at Brighton - and that was how the score remained [Getty Images]Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says forward Ollie Watkins' absence in the 4-0 thrashing at Brighton is a "question for him".The 30-year-old was left out of the matchday squad for Villa's Premier League opener after Emery confirmed earlier in the week there had been offers from Saudi club Al-Hilal for the striker.Asked if it was his decision to leave Watkins out, Emery told Match of the Day:
  
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• 'I've got to take responsibility' - Goodwin

  23-08-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin admitted full responsbility for his side's current run of poor form, having lose lost their last three games in all competitions by a combined score of 10-0.The latest defeat was the most damaging, a 2-0 defeat to Dundee at Tannadice in the derby, although Goodwin was quick to shield his players from criticism."I don't think the recent results are down to a lack of effort or a lack of commitment from any of the players," Goodwin said. "I've got to take responsibili
  
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• Report: Aston Villa star remains open to surprise exit

  23-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa star remains open to surprise exitOllie Watkins Tells Aston Villa He Wants to Leave as Al Hilal Push for TransferAston Villa are facing another major transfer headache after Ollie Watkins made it clear he wants to leave the club, with Give Me Sport reporting that Al Hilal remain firmly in pursuit of the striker. For Villa, this is the latest twist in a summer that has already stripped Unai Emery of several key names and left serious questions about how competitive the squad w
  
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• Hide-and-seek? Player uses GENIUS tactic to score in the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  23-08-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hide-and-seek? Player uses GENIUS tactic to score in the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Pretty much every child has probably played hide-and-seek and soccer. A goal in England came from that combination.Joshua March, a Crewe Alexandra forward, hid next to the post to steal the ball from the goalkeeper and put it in the net.When the defenders tried to warn the goalkeeper, it was already too late. So, did you like this strategy? Watch the goal and leave your comment
  
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• Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa: What Hurzeler and Hinshelwood said

  23-08-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, speaking to Match of the Day: "We had a tough start but afterwards we got the control back, we pressed intensely, we forced them to do mistakes so it was quite positive. In the end the red card was a game changer."On approaching the second half 4-0 up: "We still had a few chances and wanted to score but the clean sheet was very important."On the first half: "We were effective out of possession. We were there in the right moment. We got into a flow and when you are
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Juventus high expectations, unpredictable Douglas Luiz and Yildiz’

  23-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Juventus high expectations, unpredictable Douglas Luiz and Yildiz’Luciano Spalletti admits there are ‘high expectations’ around Juventus in their visit to Frosinone, explaining what Douglas Luiz and Kenan Yildiz bring to the team.It kicks off at the Stadio Benito Stirpe at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the Liveblog.The Bianconeri start three new signings, Randal Kolo
  
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• Maresca begins Manchester City reign with comeback win over Bournemouth

  23-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maresca begins Manchester City reign with comeback win over BournemouthEnzo Maresca’s Manchester City tenure opened with the kind of late drama the Etihad has been famous for over the years, two goals in the final seven minutes turning defeat into a 2-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday.Marcus Tavernier had put the visitors ahead on 26 minutes and City, wasteful throughout, were heading for an embarrassment before Marc Guehi headed in Rayan Cherki’s corner six minutes from time. Cherki
  
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• Ghedjemis out of Frosinone squad after Besiktas and Monaco €10m report

  23-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ghedjemis out of Frosinone squad after Besiktas and Monaco €10m reportFrosinone winger Fares Ghedjemis is not even on the bench against Juventus after reports Besiktas and AS Monaco both made €10m offers, with the player pressuring to leave.It kicks off at the Stadio Benito Stirpe at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.Ghedjemis pressure on FrosinoneREGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – M
  
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• 'Up front next week?' Guehi proves Maresca's midfield masterstroke

  23-08-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Guehi scored his third goal since joining Manchester City in January [Getty Images]Enzo Maresca might have been expected to keep his head down and not make any curious team selections in his first Premier League game in-charge of Manchester City. Instead, he made the surprising decision to field Marc Guehi in a holding role and, eventually, it turned into a midfield masterstroke.All the heat prior to kick-off had been on rivals Manchester United and free-spending Tottenham following their d
  
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• Fiorentina’s Fabio Grosso previews Roma match: “We’ve prepared to give our best.”

  23-08-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina’s Fabio Grosso previews Roma match: “We’ve prepared to give our best.”Roma will face Fiorentina tomorrow at the Olimpico. Fans are ready to fill the stadium to cheer on the Giallorossi. As is customary before the match, the two coaches spoke to the media at a press conference. After Gian Piero Gasperini, Fabio Grosso also gave his comments. The coach began by clarifying that everyone is recovered: “We’re all well and available. The team is ready for
  
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• Erling Haaland debuts new look in Manchester City win, cutting iconic long hair

  23-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's a new season for Manchester City, and star striker Erling Haaland has debuted a new look. Haaland has been known for his long blonde hair, which he used to put into an easily recognizable bun, also known as a top knot. Ahead of Manchester City's season opener against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday morning, Haaland surprised fans with a YouTube video revealing that he had ditched his long locks for a buzzcut. The video shows Haaland not only getting his haircut but also the reactions of friends,
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | Borussia Dortmund

  23-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | Borussia DortmundOur Get German Football News Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews series now returns to Westphalia and to a club this author has spent far too many years attempting to understand. Last summer’s Borussia Dortmund section began by revisiting Sebastian Kehl’s unfortunate suggestion that BVB possessed some sort of “legitimate inheritance” after spending more than a decade dutifully finishing behind Bayern. The
  
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• Man United-linked Barcelona defender believes he is being “pushed out” of the club

  23-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United-linked Barcelona defender believes he is being “pushed out” of the clubThe future of Alejandro Balde has become a hot topic at Barcelona lately, with many expecting him to leave the club by the end of the summer transfer window.The likes of Aston Villa, SL Benfica and recently Manchester United have been linked with a move for Balde, who has fallen out of favour under Hansi Flick.Balde was even left out of Barcelona’s squad for the opening game against Elche later th
  
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