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• Rangers going in right direction, says Naderi

  21-08-2026 13:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Ryan Naderi believes Rangers are "going in the right direction" despite an unconvincing display against Jablonec in their Conference League play-off first leg.German striker Naderi, 23, scored Rangers' only goal at Ibrox, his second in as many games, to give Derek McInnes' side a slender lead over the Czechs before Thursday's away leg.It was a second straight victory after McInnes' tenure had begun with two defeats and two draws."We're here to play for the qualifying for European competitio
  
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• Lionel Messi, Ian Fray fined for conduct during Philadelphia Union-Inter Miami brawl; Cavan Sullivan's red card is rescinded

  22-08-2026 00:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a routine game between Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday turned into an all-out brawl, MLS is handing down more punishments — and easing others.Miami star Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount after getting his hands in the face or neck area of an opposing player, the league announced Friday. Messi’s teammate Ian Fray has been penalized for the same action.MLS also announced that Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan, who had received a red card after th
  
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• Christos Tzolis may have solved Arsenal’s biggest weakness in bid to defend Premier League title

  22-08-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the summer of 1993, Manchester United won the title and then signed Roy Keane in a British record transfer. In 2001, United won the title and then bought Ruud van Nistelrooy. In 2008, the summer after winning the Premier League and Champions League, they signed Dimitar Berbatov not because they really needed him but because they could.Each time, Alex Ferguson took steps not just to maintain the gap to their rivals but to grow it. Each time, United defended their Premier League crown. Even bef
  
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• Vivienne Lia Leaves Arsenal to Join Eintracht Frankfurt

  22-08-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vivienne Lia Leaves Arsenal to Join Eintracht FrankfurtVivienne Lia has left Arsenal to join German side Eintracht Frankfurt on a permanent transfer, bringing an end to her five-year association with the club.The 19-year-old winger joined Arsenal’s academy at the age of 14 in 2021 and progressed through the club’s youth system before making the step up to senior football. Lia made her first-team debut in February 2024, coming off the bench during Arsenal’s League Cup quarter-fi
  
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• Could London City Lionesses shake up an unpredictable WSL season?

  22-08-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could London City Lionesses shake up an unpredictable WSL season?Pre-season rarely tells the whole story. It can hint at what is coming, reveal new partnerships and give fans something to obsess over before the points start counting (basically what they’ve done with Fantasy WSL). But this summer, it has also made one thing clear: the Women’s Super League could be very difficult to predict.London City Lionesses finished their pre-season tour of Portugal and Spain unbeaten, closin
  
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• Arsenal 3-0 Coventry: What Arteta and Odegaard said

  21-08-2026 23:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to Match of the Day: "A great performance, a lot to like from the boys. We were so dominant, we had incredible connections, we were really accurate with the ball."On how facing newly-promoted teams can be tricky: "They are a really good side, really well-coached and clear in the way they want to hurt you. We didn't give them chances until the last minutes."On the fast start: "It was really positive, that's what we have been working on and we are going to keep
  
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• €10m Leeds United Winger Frozen By Farke Is Wanted By Spanish Club: Why Should They Get Rid Of Him Anyhow?

  21-08-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  €10m Leeds United Winger Frozen By Farke Is Wanted By Spanish Club: Why Should They Get Rid Of Him Anyhow?A transfer standoff involving a Leeds United winger, Largie Ramazani, is nearing its conclusion, with a return to Spain looking increasingly likely before the window closes. Valencia remain the player’s preferred and most determined suitor.Leeds United winger’s Valencia return edges closer as Farke confirms exitSpanish outlet Superdeporte, as relayed by Sport Witness, report
  
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• Chelsea: Napoli ready for Guiu, Roma request Gittens loan

  21-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea: Napoli ready for Guiu, Roma request Gittens loanNapoli have contacted Chelsea to ask after unwanted striker Marc Guiu, but the Blues rejected Roma’s attempt to secure Jamie Gittens on loan.This evening there are multiple Italian sources reporting that clubs are knocking at the Stamford Bridge door, because they have such a surplus of players going into the final weeks of the transfer window.Chelsea targeted for Guiu and GittensCOBHAM, ENGLAND – JANUARY 20: Marc Guiu of Chels
  
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• Glentoran beat Linfield to reach Irish Cup semi-finals

  21-08-2026 23:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Glentoran beat rivals Linfield 2-1 to progress to the semi-finals of the Women's Irish Cup.Naomi McLaughlin opened the scoring in the 36th minute before Cora Chambers levelled for the Blues at the Blanchflower Stadium.But McLaughlin struck her second of game with eight minutes remaining to send Kim Turner's side into the final four.Holders Cliftonville also progressed to the last four with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Derry City.After an early own goal opened the scoring for Cliftonville, the
  
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• 👕 Brazilian and European giants unveil new shirts for the season

  21-08-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👕 Brazilian and European giants unveil new shirts for the seasonFriday (21) is here, so it’s already become a tradition!OneFootball brings you the weekly roundup of kit launches.Check them out below and share which one you think is the best-looking!🇩🇪 Bayern MunichThe German giant and one of European football’s powerhouses unveiled this week its third kit for the 2026/27 season.The third shirt has a dark base, close to purple and deep navy blue, with an abstra
  
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• Bohemians defeat Derry City in eight-goal thriller

  21-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A stunning second half display saw Bohemians defeat Derry City 5-3 in an eight-goal thriller at Dalymount Park.The visitors scored the only goal of the opening half through Michael Duffy who was picked out by Barry Cotter in the 34th minute.While Senan Mullen would be denied an equaliser by the crossbar, the tide would decisively turn after the restart as the hosts were level after two minutes as Patrick Hickey powered home a header from Jordan Flores' cross.Three minutes later, Connor Parsons f
  
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• Arsenal begin title defence with win over Coventry

  21-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier LeagueArsenal 3 - 0 Coventry City FTArsenal began their Premier League title defence with a convincing victory against newly promoted Coventry City at Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta ended the club's 22-year wait for a league title last season - and with a faultless display against Frank Lampard's Sky Blues in their opener, his team reminded the rest of the league why they are favourites to retain the crown. First-half goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka put the reigning champions firm
  
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• Manchester United agree deal for Carlos Baleba as midfield rebuild continues

  21-08-2026 23:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have agreed a £65m deal for Carlos Baleba as they look to make the Brighton player their third midfield signing of the summer. United’s offer, which could rise by £5m, means they have resurrected their interest in Baleba, a player they first targeted last summer.Brighton then valued the 22-year-old at over £100m, but were also reluctant to sell, but Baleba’s price has dropped after a difficult year.United have turned back to him after missing out o
  
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• Why charged reunion with Newcastle could prove crucial for Alexander Isak after Liverpool false dawn

  21-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An August trip to St James’ Park for Liverpool and an occasion that threatened to revolve around Alexander Isak. Not just this Sunday, either. A year ago, the reigning champions’ trip to Tyneside came when the Swede was the on-strike striker, subject of a tug of war that, arguably, both Liverpool and Newcastle lost. Isak was conspicuous by his absence, meeting the United hierarchy earlier in the day, telling them he wanted to leave. A spectacular game featured a goal by the striking
  
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• How Michael Carrick rebuilt Manchester United’s midfield

  21-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It might be a recruitment drive with a difference for Michael Carrick. Perhaps Manchester United’s priority in the summer transfer market was to find the new Casemiro. In one respect, though, it was to get the next Michael Carrick. Twenty years after his arrival from Tottenham, the current manager may be the last central midfielder United have bought to prove a sustained success. There are others who have prospered for a year or two – Casemiro, who had two fine seasons out of four at
  
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• Analysis: Hard work begins now

  21-08-2026 23:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It was an occasion to savour for the thousands of Coventry supporters who flocked to Emirates Stadium for their club's first Premier League game since 2001.But if they needed any reminder that the hard work only starts now, this was it.Their manager Frank Lampard might be no stranger to the Premier League, having won three titles as a player and managed in the top flight too, but it is a newer experience for his players.He started five of their summer arrivals at the Emirates, incl
  
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• Analysis: Champions send early warning

  21-08-2026 23:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ninety minutes might be too small a sample size to predict a team's trajectory.But the manner in which Arsenal have kicked off their new campaign suggests they are well-equipped for a formidable title defence and remain the team to beat once again.The usual performers delivered as Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka both made an impact after only appearing as substitutes against Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield victory, while Kai Havertz has now scored in back-to-back games.Ric
  
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• White, Saka And Havertz Get 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Coventry City

  21-08-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  White, Saka And Havertz Get 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Coventry CityArsenal entertained Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Gunners made a quick start to the game and scored the opening goal in the 15th minute thanks to Kai Havertz’s clinical finish. Bukayo Saka doubled his team’s lead in the 23rd minute as Mikel Arteta’s men went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the
  
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• Arsenal deliver statement of intent as title defence begins - but one key question remains unanswered

  21-08-2026 23:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It will be called the performance of champions, except this was actually a throwback to well before Arsenal were champions, while suggesting much more.And that last point is perhaps the most enticing theme from an opening-night Premier League win that was otherwise a formality; an exhibition win that was also a non-contest.Can Arsenal actually go to another level, even without Vinicius Junior or a similar attacker? Can Mikel Arteta finally fully release his team?Many at Arsenal would insist this
  
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• Mikel Arteta, Frank Lampard react to Arsenal's decisive Week 1 win over Coventry City

  21-08-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta loved how Arsenal opened their Premier League title defense with a dominant 3-0 win over newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.Frank Lampard understood being on the other end, though he definitely love it.MORE — Arsenal v Coventry City as it happened, highlightsArteta's Arsenal took a 2-0 halftime lead through Kai Havertz and Bukao Saka, then essentially put the game away just after halftime when Ben White set up Martin Odegaard's 49th-minute marker.Co
  
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• Cymru Premier: Barry maintain perfect start but Llandudno lose

  21-08-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Owen Brain is congratulated after scoring Barry's winner at Holywell [FAW]Holywell Town 1-2 Barry Town UnitedBarry Town came from behind to beat newly promoted Holywell Town to maintain their 100% start to the Cymru Premier season.,Caio Hughes gave Holywell the lead but Barry were level 15 minutes later through Elliott Dugan.Owen Brain's second half goal – his third of the season – secured a fourth successive win for Steve Jenkins' side.Defeat leaves Holywell still searching for thei
  
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• Liverpool one step closer to Bradley Barcola deal as final £100m price confirmed

  21-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool one step closer to Bradley Barcola deal as final £100m price confirmedLiverpool’s long-standing transfer priority for this window has been adding one-v-one quality out wide in attack. Mohamed Salah leaving the club on a free transfer has blown a hole in the attack - and even so - extra wingers were required before that.Sporting director Richard Hughes managed to get a deal for Victor Munoz over the line - paying £34m to Osasuna for the Spain FIFA World Cup winner. But
  
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• It is a case of one player is available and another isn’t due to injury for Manchester City this weekend

  21-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It is a case of one player is available and another isn’t due to injury for Manchester City this weekendComing out to of the 3-0 FA Community Shield defeat that Manchester City suffered against Arsenal last Sunday, there were two major injury concerns to arise. Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes both sustained injuries in Cardiff. Enzo Maresca has provided an update on the fitness of the pair and it is a case of one player in and another out of City’s opening Premier League fixture agains
  
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• Everton Eye £17m Serie A Right-Back In Late Transfer Push: Right Option For Moyes?

  21-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Eye £17m Serie A Right-Back In Late Transfer Push: Right Option For Moyes?Everton have received a significant late boost in their attempt to sign Brooke Norton-Cuffy from Genoa, according to a report by Kaustubh Pandey for Sport Witness, drawing on quotes translated from Italian outlets Genova24 and Secolo XIX. Genoa head coach Daniele De Rossi publicly confirmed that a late-window sale is a genuine possibility, and that discussions could move fast after their Serie A fixture again
  
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• Kane scores on 500th appearance as Glens beat Ballymena

  21-08-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipBallymena United 0 - 2 Glentoran FTGlentoran scored twice in the last 10 minutes to record a 2-0 Irish Premiership victory over Ballymena United at the Showgrounds.Aaron McEneff's Panenka-style penalty with nine minutes left broke the deadlock in a game which looked to be heading towards a scoreless stalemate.Skipper Marcus Kane, who was making his 500th Irish League appearance, wrapped up the points for the Glens in stoppage time with a powerful near post header.It was the perf
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Marseille 4-0 Strasbourg – OM cruise to comfortable win over poor Strasbourg in Ligue 1 opener

  21-08-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Marseille 4-0 Strasbourg – OM cruise to comfortable win over poor Strasbourg in Ligue 1 openerMarseille opened the 2026-2027 season with a convincing win, sweeping aside a poor Strasbourg side 4-0 thanks to goals from Amine Gouiri, Keyliane Abdallah, and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg.THE MATCHIt’s been a widely transitional summer for both sides that kicked off the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season at the Vélodrome on Friday evening. Marseille have had to sell because o
  
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• Could Christos Tzolis be the x-factor in Arsenal's title defense?

  21-08-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LONDON — Arsenal eased past Coventry City on Friday, as they opened up their Premier League title defense with a routine 3-0 win in north London as a new signing Christos Tzolis dazzled. The Greek winger, 24, was superb on the left as he had more touches in the box and more shots than any other player on the pitch as he created so many chances. He set the tone early in the first half as he skipped inside and curled a shot just over before being involved in Arsenal's opening two goals. Tzol
  
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• 😱 They'll have to lie again: Julián's agent's barb at Atleti

  21-08-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 They'll have to lie again: Julián's agent's barb at AtletiToday, Atlético Madrid fully confirmed Julián Álvarez’s stay after months of tension.
  The player said during the World Cup that he wanted to leave, Barça approached him with an offer, but Atleti blocked any possibility of him moving from the Colchonero club to the Blaugrana.In response, Fernando Hidalgo, the player’s agent, posted an Instagram Story with a forceful message after Atl
  
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• Arsenal thrash promoted Coventry to kick off the Premier League!

  21-08-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal thrash promoted Coventry to kick off the Premier League!Arsenal get off to a flying start!On Friday evening, in the opening match of the 2026/27 Premier League season, Arsenal made short work of newly promoted Coventry City (3-0).The Gunners got their night off to the perfect start thanks to a goal from Kai Havertz, who expertly finished off a perfect cross from Riccardo Calafiori (15th).That goal was very quickly followed by one from Emirates favorite Bukayo Saka, who took advantage of
  
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• Tzolis shines on Premier League debut - Arsenal v Coventry player ratings

  21-08-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christos Tzolis put in the ball which led to Bukayo Saka scoring Arsenal's second goal [Getty Images]Arsenal started the defence of their Premier League title with a comfortable 3-0 win over Coventry. Here are my player ratings and you can also see how you scored them at the bottom. What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?Premier League: Arsenal cruising against Coventry in season openerArsenal starting XIDavid Raya: The Arsenal number one was barely tested. 6Ben White: His partnership with Buka
  
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