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• Raphinha 10, Fermin 9 | Elche 0-5 Barcelona: Player Ratings

  23-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha 10, Fermin 9 | Elche 0-5 Barcelona: Player RatingsBarcelona’s first game of the new season could not have gone any better, and for all the talk of the pressing need for a new striker, goals were not the problem for the Catalans.Hansi Flick rested most of his recently returned stars from the starting lineup and fielded an academy-graduate-rich setup with the likes of Xavi Espart and Marc Bernal earning starts.In just the first half, the team went 2-0 up through Raphinha and Karim A
  
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• Man United sign Carlos Baleba: How does he fit with Fernandes, Tielemans in midfield?

  25-08-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have completed the signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for a fee up to $95 million, to complete the Red Devils' expensive midfielder makeover during the transfer window.The 22-year-old Cameroon international is the final piece of the puzzle for Michael Carrick's side after also adding Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos ($111 million combined) this summer. Put the new-boy trio alongside Bruno Fernandes and Man United's midfield has gone from definite weakness to pot
  
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• Forest agree £50m deal for Chelsea striker Delap

  25-08-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Delap has scored 13 goals in 67 Premier League appearances [Getty Images]Nottingham Forest have agreed a fee worth around £50m to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.The 23-year-old is expected to undergo a medical and sign a long-term contract at the City Ground this week.Delap's move comes a year after he joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town for £30m amid competition from Manchester United and Everton.However, Chelsea made him available for sale this summer after he scored just one Premier
  
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• Richard Hughes takes Cody Gakpo transfer decision amid interest from Spurs and Man City

  25-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes takes Cody Gakpo transfer decision amid interest from Spurs and Man CityWith deals live for two extra wide forwards the 27-year-old Dutchman risks quickly becoming surplus to requirements at Anfield.The 2024/25 Premier League champions are chasing Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh before the summer transfer window closes.Will LFC sacrifice Gakpo for Barcola and Minteh?Barcola could cost up to €140m according to various sources having already okayed a deal to move to Merseysi
  
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• “We are here to win”: Determined new Oranje boss Xavi faces Dutch media for the first time

  25-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “We are here to win”: Determined new Oranje boss Xavi faces Dutch media for the first timeThe Netherlands have got their man in Xavi Hernandez. This much was announced back on the 12th of August, but now, around two weeks later, the Spanish legend faced the Dutch media for the very first time.The first order of business? Address his new employers and explain what fans can expect from a team under his tenure.“I have many connections with this country. My feeling today is that I
  
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• Champions League: Team news as Celtic aim to finish off LASK in play-off second leg

  25-08-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Listen to SportsoundCeltic lead 3-0 from first legWinners will clinch stage in Champions League properGet involved below Champions League: Team news as Celtic aim to finish off LASK in play-off second leg
  
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• Why Aston Villa’s move for Fikayo Tomori is now on hold

  25-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Aston Villa’s move for Fikayo Tomori is now on holdSerie A side Milan have been hopeful of finding a suitor for defender Fikayo Tomori, who had attracted interest from Aston Villa. For now, the deal is on hold.Get Italian Football News have taken a closer look at how initial contact has been made for the defender, who has previously also been of interest to Coventry City.Now, Daniele Longo has reported some updates about the matter, saying that only Aston Villa have made concrete moves
  
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• Milan weigh late move for Manchester United’s Mazraoui

  25-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan weigh late move for Manchester United’s MazraouiMilan are weighing a late approach for Noussair Mazraoui, with the Manchester United defender under consideration as the Rossoneri review their options before the deadline.According to CaughtOffside, Milan have kept the Morocco international on their list throughout the summer, though the level of interest has moved up and down. It cooled in July when a separate defensive departure at San Siro was blocked.TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 23:
  
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• Journalist Reveals Minteh’s True Injury Timeline as Liverpool Prepare Third Bid

  25-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist Reveals Minteh’s True Injury Timeline as Liverpool Prepare Third BidLiverpool Face Yankuba Minteh Delay as Brighton Talks ContinueLiverpool’s pursuit of Yankuba Minteh has entered a decisive phase, with Brighton continuing to resist the Premier League champions’ attempts to sign the winger before the transfer deadline.There is, however, another significant factor for Liverpool to consider. Even if an agreement with Brighton is reached, Minteh may not be available to
  
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• 🚨Confirmed XIs: Valencia chase first win against in-form Betis

  25-08-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed XIs: Valencia chase first win against in-form BetisValencia CF host Real Betis at Mestalla this Tuesday with an urgent need to respond after a dull goalless draw against RC Celta. Carlos Corberán voiced his frustration with the congested schedule, pointing out that his squad faces this challenge with only two days of recovery, 33% less than their opponent. The main new addition to the home squad list will be Luis Rioja, who has already trained with the group and could g
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool keep Barcola pursuit alive despite Minteh push

  25-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool keep Barcola pursuit alive despite Minteh pushLiverpool Transfer Latest: Bradley Barcola Priority, Yankuba Minteh Chase and Deadline DecisionsLiverpool have reached the stage of the window where intentions matter less than execution. Plans are easy to sketch out in August, particularly after a 2-2 draw at Newcastle that exposed familiar issues. Getting deals done, at the right price and in the right positions, is harder. According to The Athletic, Liverpool’s focus is
  
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• Newcastle agree £52m deal for Manchester City midfielder as Bruno Guimaraes replacement

  25-08-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle have agreed a £52m deal with Manchester City for Nico Gonzalez and the midfielder is set to become their biggest summer signing. The 2025 Carabao Cup winners will pay an initial £48m for the Spaniard with a potential £4m in add-ons. It could give City a small profit after signing Gonzalez from Porto in January 2025 for £49m. Gonzalez, while only 24, will become the oldest player Newcastle have signed this summer after they decided they need to add more experienc
  
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• Gary Lineker speaks out on BBC exit as he explains why he refused to be silenced

  25-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Lineker has stated that if he "wanted a quiet and easy life I could have shut up" as he reflected on his past BBC controversies.The former Match Of The Day presenter stepped down from his role at the broadcaster in May last year following public backlash over sharing his political commentary on social media platforms.Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival during a session with Adam Hawkins, Netflix’s director of documentary series and the festival’s advisory chair, Lineker discus
  
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• Manneh leaves Hibs by mutual consent

  25-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder Alasana Manneh has left Hibernian by mutual consent, the club has confirmed. The 28-year-old joined Hibs in January 2025 from Danish side Odense Boldklub and went on to make nine appearances across all competitions but has failed to feature for David Gray's side so far this term. "I would like to wish Alasana all the best for the future," head coach Gray said of the Gambia international's departure."He clearly hasn't played as much football as he would've liked since joining the club,
  
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• 19-year-old Argentine starlet reflects on difficult Real Madrid spell: ‘It wasn’t easy’

  25-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  19-year-old Argentine starlet reflects on difficult Real Madrid spell: ‘It wasn’t easy’When Real Madrid signed Franco Mastantuono from River Plate last summer, he was widely regarded as one of, if not the biggest, South American talents coming through.Los Blancos fast-tracked him straight into the first team under Xabi Alonso, but the teenager struggled to adapt to life in Madrid.Mastantuono left on loan to Fiorentina in the summer in a bid to get regular game time away from th
  
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• Ruben Amorim ready to throw career lifeline to forgotten Liverpool playmaker

  25-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ruben Amorim ready to throw career lifeline to forgotten Liverpool playmakerLiverpool have got several transfer loose ends to tie up before the transfer window closes. Deals are live for both Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh as Andoni Iraola and Richard Hughes seek to overhaul the 2024/25 Premier League champions’ wide forward options.Barcola would be a nine-figure signing from Paris Saint-Germain with the 23-year-old France international believed to have expressed preference for a move
  
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• Barcelona set a clear plan B if they fail to sign top attacking target this summer

  25-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set a clear plan B if they fail to sign top attacking target this summerBarcelona’s pursuit of top attacking target Julian Alvarez has amounted to a whole lot of nothing so far, even as the player seemingly tries to push his way out of Atletico Madrid.To some extent, Alvarez’s ploy is working but Atletico Madrid remain determined not to sell their star striker to a direct rival.As a result, Barcelona are starting to look at other options, having already been linked with a h
  
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• What do Liverpool still need in the transfer window?

  25-08-2026 19:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]As has been the case for most of the summer, Liverpool's priority remains the wide attacking areas and the expectation is that at least one and maybe two wingers will come in over the coming week.Andoni Iraola said that personnel was not the issue when it came to defensive midfielders, though the manner in which his side conceded twice at Newcastle would suggest that it would be wise to address Liverpool's deficiencies in that department.Nahyan Chowdhury, Liverpool fanIt is no secret Liverp
  
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• What do Spurs still need in the transfer window?

  25-08-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Tottenham have strengthened by spending heavily in the summer, but if Dominic Solanke is not going to be used regularly as a main striker, then this is where Roberto de Zerbi must look next.Richarlison took the starting role in the opening weekend loss at Brentford, and while a deal for Manchester City's Omar Marmoush is progressing, is this actually his best role?Kish Patel, Tottenham fanSpurs desperately need forward players who can turn De Zerbi's quick attacks into decisive moments.Curr
  
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• Mason Miley 'is a great young professional' - Stockdale

  25-08-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Mason Miley, younger brother of Newcastle United's Lewis Miley, impressed in first-team pre-season this summer, playing in six of seven friendlies.The 17-year-old has played in central midfield but has recently operated at right back, where he was utilised throughout the summer by both Eddie Howe and Matthias Jaissle.Newcastle United under-21s head coach Robbie Stockdale spoke to BBC Radio Newcastle about the younger Miley after his side's game against Tottenham on Monday night. "T
  
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• Viviano on Amorim: ‘Milan have chosen a strong coach’

  25-08-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viviano on Amorim: ‘Milan have chosen a strong coach’Emiliano Viviano has been struck by Ruben Amorim’s early work at Milan, describing the Portuguese as a strong appointment and praising his willingness to trust youth.According to MilanNews.it, the former goalkeeper gave his assessment on Pressing following Milan’s 2-1 win at Torino, the coach’s first Serie A match in charge.“Milan have chosen a strong coach,” Viviano said.“It seems like just any
  
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• “Not enough time” – Lewis Steele provides worrying Liverpool transfer update

  25-08-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Not enough time” – Lewis Steele provides worrying Liverpool transfer updateLiverpool Transfer News: Lewis Steele Fears Reds Will Run Out of TimeLiverpool have seven days. Seven days to turn a transfer window that Lewis Steele believes they have already made “a real mess of” into something resembling a completed squad for Andoni Iraola.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Steele painted a fairly stark picture. Liverpool still want a
  
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• Vrancken on 'special atmosphere', selection headache & practising penalties

  25-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken has been speaking to the media as his side prepare for Wednesday night's Conference League play-off round second leg against Rapid Vienna. Here are the main points: Vrancken says he has a difficult decision to make regarding the striker position after James Wilson's stunning goal in the first leg last week. The Hearts coach says it will be "no risk" in playing summer signing Laurent Mendy as the medical staff says he is now ready if required.He expects a "specia
  
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• Genoa director Diego Lopez banned for 2 weeks over referee confrontation

  25-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Genoa director Diego Lopez banned for 2 weeks over referee confrontationGenoa sporting director Diego Lopez has been suspended until 8 September for his conduct following Saturday’s defeat to Napoli.According to Il Fatto Quotidiano, Serie A disciplinary judge Gerardo Mastrandrea found that Lopez improperly entered the pitch at full time despite not being listed on the matchday sheet, repeatedly contested a refereeing decision while adopting an aggressive attitude, continued those protests
  
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• Man United-linked Alejandro Balde turned down summer offers to remain at Barcelona

  25-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United-linked Alejandro Balde turned down summer offers to remain at BarcelonaBarcelona left back Alejandro Balde is unhappy with how his situation has developed just days before the transfer window closes, according to SPORT.The La Liga champions have made it clear they’re willing to listen to offers for the Spaniard, and those close to him are reportedly surprised by the sudden change. The 22-year-old reportedly turned down offers during the summer because his priority was to re
  
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• Bradley Barcola crisis: Nine-figure Liverpool forward deal risks falling apart

  25-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola crisis: Nine-figure Liverpool forward deal risks falling apartIt’s no secret that Liverpool are chasing a couple of winger deals as the summer transfer window ticks towards its conclusion. Yankuba Minteh emerged as a genuine target last week with Richard Hughes seeing bids worth £50m and £60m knocked back.It is expected that the 2024/25 Premier League champions will return with another offer for the Brighton winger - who is valued by his club at around £70
  
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• O'Neill predicts 'tough old night' as Celtic take 3-0 lead to LASK

  25-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager Martin O'Neill expects Celtic to come under severe pressure in their Champions League play-off second leg - but stressed they will not simply try to protect their advantage.They lead Austrian champions LASK 3-0 from the first leg and arrive in Linz on the cusp of a return to the league stage.O'Neill cautioned straight after that impressive victory that the tie was not over, given LASK created a series of chances and had two goals chalked off for offside."They will get opportunities to at
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | FC Schalke 04

  25-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | FC Schalke 04The penultimate installment of our Get German Football News Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews tackles our third and final Bundesliga newcomers: FC Schalke 04. This club obviously deserves different treatment than “Graue Maus” organizations such as Elversberg or Paderborn. The “Big Blue” elevator is coming back up. No one really needs a reminder of what Schalke’s last two Bundesliga years produced. The
  
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• Arsenal approve Nwaneri to Newcastle loan

  25-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal approve Nwaneri to Newcastle loanThe Gunners have reportedly ruled out a permanent sale but are willing to sanction a temporary move as Nwaneri looks for regular senior football.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesArsenal have reportedly given Newcastle United permission to pursue a loan deal for Ethan Nwaneri before the transfer deadline, while apparently making clear that a permanent departure is not under consideration, which would fit with how we took Mikel Arteta‘s comments abo
  
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• Where Inter and Çalhanoğlu stand as his contract enters final year

  25-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Where Inter and Çalhanoğlu stand as his contract enters final yearIf there ever was any doubt about Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s ability to deliver the goods for Inter, the Turk firmly put them to bed in game one with a thunderous strike to open his team’s account against Monza.And so, the 32-year-old has kicked off the final year on his current contract with the Nerazzurri. As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, there are no plans between the two to renew their marria
  
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