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• RB Leipzig interested in Robert Andrich

  27-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig interested in Robert AndrichRobert Andrich has caught the attention of RB Leipzig, according to Sky Germany. The 31-year-old midfielder has previously been told that he is free to leave Bayer Leverkusen and is not part of the plans of new head coach Carles Martínez. Additionally, Andrich is also no longer the captain of the 2023/24 Bundesliga Champions. Reports suggest that both Leverkusen and Andrich have been informed of Leipzig’s interest. However, talks are not at an
  
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• Gibbs-White shines - player ratings for Liverpool v Nottm Forest

  29-08-2026 15:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest in Andoni Iraola's first home Premier League game as their new head coach.Here's how I rated the players and you can see how you scored them below.Munoz rescues point for Liverpool at home to ForestWhat do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?LiverpoolAlisson: Well beaten for Dan Ndoye's goal but made a superb save to deny Igor Jesus on the brink of half-time and keep Liverpool in the game. Poor penalty to give away for Gibbs-White's goal. 5Jere
  
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• 🤯 Debut madness: promoted side leave Leverkusen stunned

  29-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Debut madness: promoted side leave Leverkusen stunnedPromotion was the moon landing; now, with the club’s first-ever Bundesliga season, the small club from Saarland wants to take on the mission to Mars — or something along those lines is how Elversberg coach Vincent Wagner looked ahead to the club’s first Bundesliga match.So far, SpVgg have made a more than dream start to this so-called mission to Mars. In the sold-out stadium in front of around 10,000 spectators, the
  
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• 💡 Juve-Brozovic, Fofana-Gatti swap and Elliott-Napoli: today's market 🤑

  29-08-2026 15:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💡 Juve-Brozovic, Fofana-Gatti swap and Elliott-Napoli: today's market 🤑Serie A takes center stage with no fewer than four matches on the schedule, while the final stages of the transfer window are delivering twist after twist.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!Let’s take a look at today’s biggest transfer news.Juventus, Brozovic idea for midfieldJuventus must switch targets after the Franck Kessi&ea
  
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• Richard Hughes about to repeat Luis Diaz transfer error

  29-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes about to repeat Luis Diaz transfer errorTransfer talk around Cody Gakpo has been hotting up in recent days. With a £123m deal agreed with Paris Saint-Germain over the transfer of Bradley Barcola the Dutchman’s future has come under increased scrutiny.Liverpool have got bills to pay - spending £450m on new players last summer and following that up with another gigantic outlay in 2026.And much like left-wing predecessor Luis Diaz last year it looks as though the cl
  
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• Balerdi to arrive at Ciampino Airport at 17.45

  29-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Balerdi to arrive at Ciampino Airport at 17.45After failing to sign Jayden Oosterwolde, Roma have accelerated their pursuit of Marseille’s Leonardo Balerdi. The Argentine defender has spent the last six seasons with the French club and is now ready for a move to the capital. According to Fabrizio Romano, Marseille has given their final approval and the deal can be considered closed. The agreement between Roma and the French club includes a one-million-euro loan, with a €20 million opt
  
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• UEFA Champions League 2026-27: league phase schedule, scores, how to watch live

  29-08-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League has reached the league phase, as Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, and 27 others try to unseat Paris Saint-Germain by earning passage to the knockout rounds over eight matchdays from September to January.It starts with matches in Greece and Belgium early on September 8, and runs through a 16-match gauntlet at 3pm ET on January 27, 2027.MORE — Premier League fixtures and resultsEight teams will get byes to the knockout rounds, while 16 more wi
  
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• Fernandez to City? Alvarez to Arsenal? Ten big transfers that could still happen before deadline day

  29-08-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The summer transfer window closes on 1 September, with clubs across Europe facing a busy few days as they battle to wrap up their summer business now that the 2026/27 season has started. There have been several notable moves throughout Europe over the summer, with Barcelona’s capture of Rodri and the transfers of Morgan Rogers, Elliot Anderson and Bruno Guimaraes making headlines.But while some teams will feel their business is already done, most clubs – especially some in the Premie
  
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• 🤯 Puskas in reverse? Defender lobs stunning own goal in Germany

  29-08-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Puskas in reverse? Defender lobs stunning own goal in GermanyDefender Friedrich Muller scored a first-time chipped goal, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. It would be a strong Puskas contender... if it hadn’t been an own goal.The Dynamo Dresden center-back committed this BIZARRE blunder in the 5-3 loss to Heidenheim this Saturday (29), in the 2. Bundesliga. Check out the "stunner" below at 1:17:The 2. Bundesliga is already in its third round. Hertha Berlin lead with nine poi
  
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• Barcelona summer signing trains away from group as he continues with specific plan

  29-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona summer signing trains away from group as he continues with specific planFC Barcelona began preparations on Saturday for Monday’s La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano at the Spotify Camp Nou.After Friday’s recovery session following the victory over Athletic Club, Hansi Flick’s squad returned to work with the aim of maintaining their strong start to the defence of the league title.Rodri not in group trainingAnd, according to SPORT, Barcelona’s marquee summer signing
  
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• Sunderland target Igor Paixão unavailable for Marseille’s away match at Monaco

  29-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland target Igor Paixão unavailable for Marseille’s away match at MonacoSunderland AFC’s transfer target Igor Paixão (26) is unavailable for Olympique de Marseille’s away match against AS Monaco this Sunday, his manager Bruno Genesio announced at a press conference.“Igor has been struggling with a thigh problem; he played through the pain against Strasbourg, and we put him through his paces. Since the match, Igor hasn’t been training; he’s
  
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• Manchester United offered the chance to sign forward for just £30m

  29-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United offered the chance to sign forward for just £30mManchester United Weigh Alexander Sorloth Move as £30m Striker Offer LandsManchester United have been sounded out over a possible move for Alexander Sorloth, with the Atletico Madrid forward understood to be available for around £30m. According to Caught Offside, intermediaries have approached United as the market continues to throw up late-window opportunities, and there is currently no definitive yes or no from
  
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• Augsburg working to acquire Man City prospect Juma Bah on loan

  29-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Augsburg working to acquire Man City prospect Juma Bah on loanKicker reports that Augsburg are working on a deal to sign Manchester City centre-back Juma Bah on loan. The Bundesliga outfit are currently negotiating a season-long move for the 20-year-old defender. Talks are also understood to include the possibility of a purchase option for Augsburg next summer. Augsburg, in sudden need of central defensive help following Keven Schlotterbeck’s surprise departure, may have found a replacemen
  
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• Andoni Iraola reaction: What did Liverpool manager say on draw vs Nottingham Forest?

  29-08-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola shared his reaction to their disappointing draw against Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday. It's safe to say Liverpool are very much a work in progress under their new Spanish coach as they’ve now drawn their opening two games of the Premier League season 2-2. Here's the latest Andoni Iraola reaction from Anfield. Andoni Iraola reactionReaction to follow...
  
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• Jose Mourinho talks Cucurella, Bellingham, Mbappe, Arbeloa ahead of Real Madrid vs Malaga

  29-08-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho talks Cucurella, Bellingham, Mbappe, Arbeloa ahead of Real Madrid vs MalagaFollowing their wins against Espanyol and Real Sociedad in the first two games of the new season, Real Madrid are set to face the newly-promoted side Malaga in their third game, which is also set to be played at the Santiago Bernabeu.Ahead of this game, Jose Mourinho held his customary press conference, and as Diario AS has reported, talked about several aspects of his team and the upcoming match.The Portugu
  
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• Real Madrid youngster making positive progress in recovery from pre-season injury

  29-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youngster making positive progress in recovery from pre-season injuryThiago Pitarch was one of the major positives to emerge from a disappointing last season for Real Madrid.The 18-year-old La Fabrica midfield prodigy made his first-team debut under Alvaro Arbeloa and soon became a regular starter, even overtaking an established player like Eduardo Camavinga.Pitarch further enhanced his reputation during the summer, starring for the Spain national team in their U19 European Champions
  
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• Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama on Monaco radar

  29-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama on Monaco radarAS Monaco could soon step up their efforts to sign Rangers’ Djeidi Gassama (22), according to information from Foot Mercato.Having already shown interest in the winter transfer window, albeit ultimately unsuccessfully, the French club have reportedly not given up on the Paris Saint-Germain academy graduate and 2022 Ligue 1 champion and could attempt to secure his services before the transfer window closes. Whilst Rangers’ management are op
  
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• Lewis Holtby credits Thomas Tuchel’s empathy as key influence on future coaching career

  29-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Holtby credits Thomas Tuchel’s empathy as key influence on future coaching careerFormer Germany international Lewis Holtby – preparing to launch a coaching career of his own following his retirement this summer – has named Thomas Tuchel as his main source of inspiration. Speaking to Kicker in an extended interview, Holtby credited his former Mainz trainer with helping turn him into a Germany international during the 2010/11 Bundesliga campaign.The 35-year-old – who
  
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• Premier League: Munoz stunner drags Liverpool level against Forest

  29-08-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ndoye gives Forest deserved lead; Wirtz effort ruled out but Isak levels in second half; Gibbs-White restores lead from spot but Munoz levelsReds agree £123m deal for Bradley Barcola from PSGBournemouth v Everton & Coventry v Hull at 15:00 BSTArmstrong starts for Toffees despite Forest bid for teenagerTottenham host Newcastle at 17:30 Premier League: Munoz stunner drags Liverpool level against Forest
  
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• Premier League: Cherries host Everton & Coventry face Hull after Liverpool draw

  29-08-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ndoye gives Forest deserved lead; Wirtz effort ruled out but Isak levels in second half; Gibbs-White restores lead from spot but Munoz levelsReds agree £123m deal for Bradley Barcola from PSGBournemouth v Everton & Coventry v Hull at 15:00 BSTArmstrong starts for Toffees despite Forest bid for teenagerTottenham host Newcastle at 17:30 Premier League: Cherries host Everton & Coventry face Hull after Liverpool draw
  
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• AS Roma to sign Marseille centre-back Leonardo Balerdi

  29-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Roma to sign Marseille centre-back Leonardo BalerdiSerie A side AS Roma have agreed a deal with Olympique de Marseille to sign Argentina international centre-back Leonardo Balerdi (27), according to Fabrizio Romano. The Giallorossi and OM have reached an agreement on an initial paid loan with a buy option that is set to become mandatory under certain conditions.Balerdi was expected to leave the financially-troubled Phocéens this summer. Marseille head coach Bruno Genesio confirmed that
  
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• Real Madrid on the verge of signing 19-year-old midfielder despite Barcelona, Atletico attempts – report

  29-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid on the verge of signing 19-year-old midfielder despite Barcelona, Atletico attempts – reportContrary to reports over the past couple of days, Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Martinez is close to becoming a Real Madrid player, as per Jose Felix Diaz of AS. The 19-year-old has attracted attention from several of Spain’s biggest clubs since making his first-team debut last season, when Racing were still in La Liga 2.He even had the opportunity to leave during the winter t
  
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• Key Barcelona defender set to miss Champions League opener vs Feyenoord

  29-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key Barcelona defender set to miss Champions League opener vs FeyenoordThe draw for the league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League took place earlier this week, with FC Barcelona learning their eight opponents for the first round.Earlier today, the schedule for the league phase of the competition was officially announced, with the Blaugrana kicking off their European campaign with a home game against Feyenoord.No Eric Garcia vs FeyenoordHowever, the La Liga champions will have to go into
  
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• Three-week international break a concern - Mourinho

  29-08-2026 14:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid after thirteen years [Getty Images]Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has raised concerns about the impact of September's three-week international break, highlighting the amount of time his players will be away from their club."The international break does concern me," Mourinho said. "It's a lot of time."Speaking before Sunday's home La Liga match against Malaga (16:00 BST), Mourinho said he was mostly troubled by players linking up with their nations who the
  
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• Vergara ‘surprised’ by Conte’s Napoli exit, ‘can’t wait’ to face Arsenal

  29-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vergara ‘surprised’ by Conte’s Napoli exit, ‘can’t wait’ to face ArsenalNapoli talent Antonio Vergara admits he was ‘surprised’ by Antonio Conte’s exit and sees ‘zero difference’ with defending champions Inter: ‘Only the table matters.’Napoli and Italy talent Vergara gave an interview to Il Mattino on the eve of a Serie A match against Como at the Stadio Maradona.GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Antonio Vergara of Napol
  
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• Sky Sport: Zenit’s Luiz Henrique edges closer to Roma

  29-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sport: Zenit’s Luiz Henrique edges closer to RomaRoma have reportedly shifted their attention onto a new transfer target.The Giallorossi are intent on adding a new winger to Gian Piero Gasperini’s disposal.After make inquiries for Gittens and Fofana, Roma are said to have opened talks for Luiz Henrique of Zenit.According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Brazilian attacker is now the closest to Roma.
  
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• Done deal: Balerdi set to join Roma from Marseille, paid loan with mandatory buy clause

  29-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done deal: Balerdi set to join Roma from Marseille, paid loan with mandatory buy clauseRoma is preparing to close the fifth signing of its summer transfer window. In fact, Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi is on the way. Filippo Biafora also signals the successful end of the deal: a full agreement has been reached between Roma and Marseille. The defender will become a new Giallorossi player.Gianluca Di Marzio reveals the financial details: a loan deal set at €1 million plus bonuses,
  
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• Barcelona midfielder still not back in group training ahead of Rayo Vallecano clash

  29-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder still not back in group training ahead of Rayo Vallecano clashFC Barcelona continued preparations for Monday’s meeting with Rayo Vallecano, who visit the Spotify Camp Nou in the third round of La Liga fixtures.After Friday’s session, when only the players who had played fewer minutes or had not featured against Athletic Club trained at high intensity, the entire squad worked together on Saturday. The final session before the third matchday will take place Sunday
  
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• Official: Four Juventus players ruled out for Parma clash as squad list confirmed

  29-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Four Juventus players ruled out for Parma clash as squad list confirmedJuventus coach Luciano Spalletti has named his squad list for this evening’s clash against Parma, which, aside from Khephren Thuram, does not include Kenan Yildiz, Weston McKennie and Edon Zhegrova, while Jeff Ekhator returns.Juventus have announced their list of available players for Saturday’s Serie A evening game against Parma, which kicks off at 20:45 local time [19:45 BST].Spalletti had already
  
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• Raphinha and Fermín fire Barcelona past Athletic Club

  29-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha and Fermín fire Barcelona past Athletic ClubBarcelona beat Athletic Club 2-0 at Spotify Camp Nou in their first home LaLiga match of the 2026/27 season, while the club’s Champions League league-phase opponents were also confirmed. The Blaugrana will face Manchester City, Aston Villa, Feyenoord, Como 1907, Paris Saint-Germain, Sporting CP, Galatasaray and Sabah FC, according to FC Barcelona’s official site.Raphinha and Fermín secure Barcelona victoryRaphinha bro
  
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