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• Real Madrid defender faces surgery threat as old injury returns

  24-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender faces surgery threat as old injury returnsRaul Asencio had only just put one injury behind him and now, another problem from last season has returned to threaten the start of his new campaign.According to MARCA, the Real Madrid centre-back has recovered from the quadriceps injury that kept him out earlier this season, but the shin issue he had been carrying since last season has flared up again.Asencio, whose future at Real Madrid is uncertain,  is already undergoing tr
  
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• Report: Nottingham Forest closing in on move for Chelsea star

  25-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Nottingham Forest closing in on move for Chelsea starLiam Delap to Nottingham Forest talks gather pace as Chelsea weigh £50m exitNottingham Forest are in discussions over a move for Liam Delap, with Standard reporting that the striker’s representatives are now speaking with the City Ground club over the framework of a possible transfer.The key detail at this stage is that Forest’s interest is active and direct. As reported, “Liam Delap is in talks over a potential
  
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• Teenage star makes ambitious Real Madrid vow at presentation – “La Liga, Champions League and…”

  25-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Teenage star makes ambitious Real Madrid vow at presentation – “La Liga, Champions League and…”Real Madrid have continued their string of player presentations in recent days, with Yan Diomande the latest to be unveiled as the club’s new signing.Los Blancos have made as many as six signings so far this summer, and the club have unveiled all of them, along with Jose Mourinho, one by one.The Ivory Coast winger has spoken passionately about representing Madrid, describ
  
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• 'No brainer' to keep Gakpo - fans views on the Reds winger

  25-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether you would let Cody Gakpo leave Liverpool.Here are some of your comments:Ryan: I'm baffled as to why there's even a discussion about moving Cody Gakpo on. He's frustrated at times with his consistency, but he's one of our main threats and, on his day, has shown his quality on a number of occasions. Considering how unbelievably poor both Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have been, there shouldn't even be a discussion on whether to keep Gakpo or
  
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• Allegri compares Hojlund to Kane and highlights Gilmour as ‘important player’

  25-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri compares Hojlund to Kane and highlights Gilmour as ‘important player’Massimiliano Allegri has likened Rasmus Hojlund to Harry Kane and set out his ambition to deliver silverware in Napoli’s centenary season.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the coach covered a broad range of subjects in an interview with Sky Sport Italia, two months into a return to the club he served as a player three decades ago.Asked which of the world’s elite forwards Hojlund most resembles, Alleg
  
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• What do Brighton still need in the transfer window?

  25-08-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It is anticipated Yankuba Minteh will leave for Liverpool, which might create space at Brighton for another forward and Carlos Baleba's impending exit for Manchester United may mean the Seagulls move for midfield reinforcements.It is possible there may be other exits but, as usual, Brighton will stick to their data-driven recruitment plan."We must continue to evolve, invest and innovate while remaining true to the principles that have brought us this far," was chairman Tony Bloom's message
  
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• From MK Dons to Bolton via Gent: Max Dean could be a fan favourite for the Championship club

  25-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  From MK Dons to Bolton via Gent: Max Dean could be a fan favourite for the Championship clubMax Dean looks set for a return to English football. The former MK Dons man will likely leave Gent for Bolton in the coming days, bringing to an end a two year spell in Belgian football. Injuries have certainly hampered Dean’s impact on Gent, but when he played, he certainly made himself known to the Gent faithful and fans of their opponents. The 22-year-old will be a loss for Gent, while Bolton fan
  
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• How Gordon family are doing the club proud

  25-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It's clear to see the Gordon family are heavily invested - financially and emotionally - in Hibs.Not for the first time, club owner Ian Gordon last week put his hand in his pocket and stuck £40k behind the bar at the fan zone for travelling Hibees in Ghent.It's refreshing to see, and not taken for granted, an owner appears to be learning what it means to be a football club custodian.Gordon drew suspicion and criticism from supporters when he was slipped in quietly as head of recruitme
  
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• Former Real Madrid striker calls Vinicius a “lost cause” in brutal assessment of his attitude

  25-08-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid striker calls Vinicius a “lost cause” in brutal assessment of his attitudeReal Madrid may have started their La Liga campaign with three points against Espanyol, but Fernando Morientes believes there are still important questions for Jose Mourinho to answer.Speaking on El Partidazo de COPE, the former Real Madrid striker looked beyond the result and assessed the team’s early-season structure. While he was largely satisfied with the attacking options avai
  
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• Townsend 'baffled' by Tottenham's performance

  25-08-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "I don't buy the excuses from Roberto de Zerbi," says former Premier League winger Andros Townsend.Following Tottenham's opening-weekend defeat by Brentford, the Italian head coach said summer signings Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke and Sandro Tonali were "not in the best physical condition"."It is the first time in my lifetime - that I can remember - when Tottenham have actually been smart, done their business early and paid over the odds to get players through the door to get a full pre-sea
  
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• Arsenal deal to sign young striker includes sell-on clause

  25-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal deal to sign young striker includes sell-on clauseArsenal have agreed to pay an initial fee of just £1m for Igor Tyjon, but the Blackburn Rovers youth striker will have add-ons and a sell-on clause in his deal.Photo via Tyjon on InstagramJames McNicholas reports for The Athletic that Arsenal are close to successfully concluding the signing of Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers.The player has already held his medical with the Gunners, who have agreed to pay an initial fee of £1m
  
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• How to watch, stream Soccer on NBC, Peacock for 2026-27 Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, USMNT, USWNT

  25-08-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If you're wondering where you can watch all of soccer action live on NBC and Peacock throughout the 2026-27 season, you've come to the right place. With the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A and U.S. women's and men's national team games available to watch, there is so much available to you. And from next season UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League action will be available live across our platforms on Telemundo and Peacock in Spanish too. In case you didn't notice, we lov
  
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• All the best Savinho - welcome Savio... new club, new name for Spurs signing

  25-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Savio has won 13 caps for Brazil, scoring one goal [Getty Images]"Wishing you all the best, Savinho", wrote Manchester City on social media platform X."Welcome to Tottenham, Savio", announced Spurs.The 22-year-old Brazil winger has joined the Londoners for an initial fee of £75m - and a new start has come with a new name. Or, should we say, his actual name.In 2024 he said his national team put Savinho on his shirt, and he asked City to keep it for luck when he moved there in 2024.But now t
  
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• Real Sociedad icon looks back on failed Real Madrid transfer move: ‘It was a serious option’

  25-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad icon looks back on failed Real Madrid transfer move: ‘It was a serious option’Former Real Sociedad striker Darko Kovacevic has an interesting history with Real Madrid, not least because he once came close to wearing the white shirt himself.The former Serbian striker was involved in negotiations with Madrid in 1999 during his first spell at Real Sociedad, but the deal dragged on, and he eventually accepted an offer from Juventus instead.He would later become something of
  
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• Barcelona midfield gem’s Girona move now hinges entirely on Frenkie de Jong situation

  25-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfield gem’s Girona move now hinges entirely on Frenkie de Jong situationBarcelona youngster Brian Fariñas has emerged as one of the pleasant surprises of Hansi Flick’s preparations, but his immediate future remains far from straightforward.The young midfielder has done enough to earn the trust of the Barcelona manager, who was so keen to assess him during pre-season that he blocked a move to Girona before preparations even began. Fariñas responded exac
  
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• Xabi Alonso heaps praise on Chelsea’s front three after Fulham win

  25-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso heaps praise on Chelsea’s front three after Fulham winXabi Alonso Sets Chelsea Terms After Fulham Win as Front Three DeliverChelsea opened the Premier League season with a 3-2 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage, and the obvious headline was the front three. Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers all scored, all looked sharp, and all gave an early glimpse of what this side might become under Xabi Alonso.That said, Alonso was quick to shut down the easy narrative. This is not a
  
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• Lazio transfer news: Sevilla enquire for Ratkov after Southampton snub, Serie B sides track Artistico

  25-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio transfer news: Sevilla enquire for Ratkov after Southampton snub, Serie B sides track ArtisticoPetar Ratkov could leave Lazio in the final week of the window, with Sevilla among a number of Liga clubs to have made enquiries about the Serbia striker.According to Alfredo Pedulla, the Spanish side have asked for information on the target man, though nothing has progressed beyond an initial approach. Whether the route to Spain becomes concrete will be determined in the coming hours.ROME, ITALY
  
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• David Lynch analyses Liverpool’s midfield issues against Newcastle United

  25-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch analyses Liverpool’s midfield issues against Newcastle UnitedDavid Lynch Explains Liverpool’s Midfield Problems After Newcastle DrawLiverpool’s midfield was one of the major talking points after the 2-2 draw at Newcastle United, particularly after Andoni Iraola’s side were exposed during transition.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, David Lynch argued that the debate should go beyond simply demanding a new defensive midfield
  
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• Why you mustn't miss the Champions League play-off second legs 🔎

  25-08-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why you mustn't miss the Champions League play-off second legs 🔎High stakes!This Tuesday and Wednesday, the second-leg Champions League playoffs will take place. 14 teams, 7 matches, with the winners joining the UCL league phase while the losers drop into the Europa League league phase.The stakes are huge for these clubs, whose seasons are already on the line now, which promises some top-level matches! Here’s a quick overview of what to watch.The must-watch match: OL ⚔️
  
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• Who has thrown who 'under the bus'?

  25-08-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another transfer window, means more transfer drama.This time it is Ollie Watkins' name which is in the spotlight.On BBC Sounds' Monday Night Club, former Premier League midfielder Andros Townsend said he could "understand" why Watkins may want to pursue a move to Saudi Arabia.Townsend said: "He's pushing on in age. He potentially has a huge offer from Saudi Arabia. Reading between the lines, you can understand from the player's point of view why he might actually want to pursue this offer."Since
  
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• Watkins would earn 'minimum' £20m a year tax-free - expert

  25-08-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Ollie Watkins continues to be linked to Saudi Pro League side, Al-Hilal, many Aston Villa fans will wonder why this could turn their centre forward's head.Saudi football expert Mohamed Qutob told Radio WM that the Saudi side are in the market to replace five-time Champions League winner, Karim Benzema."They're a little disappointed with their main man. They want a replacement and Ollie Watkins is top of the list," said Qutob."What we also know is the Saudis have plenty of money. If they reall
  
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• Real Sociedad boss impressed by Mourinho’s new-look Real Madrid: ‘You can clearly see a different structure’

  25-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad boss impressed by Mourinho’s new-look Real Madrid: ‘You can clearly see a different structure’Real Sociedad are set to visit the Spanish capital tomorrow to take on Real Madrid in what will be Jose Mourinho’s second La Liga game this season.Los Blancos secured a late 2-1 victory over Espanyol in their opening encounter and will hope to keep the momentum against the Basque club.In the pre-match press conference, Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo praised t
  
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• PSG take interest in Strasbourg defender Guéla Doué

  25-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG take interest in Strasbourg defender Guéla DouéParis Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in RC Strasbourg Alsace’s Guéla Doué (23), according to information from journalist Sacha Tavolieri.Whilst the deal is still at a preliminary stage, discussions are said to have already taken place between the Paris-based club and the player’s entourage. A key player in the French league, Doué is reportedly viewed internally as a viable option at right-b
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona secure contract renewal of 18-year-old midfielder until 2030

  25-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona secure contract renewal of 18-year-old midfielder until 2030Barcelona have moved to secure one of their most promising young midfielders for the long term, with the club officially confirming Pedro Villar’s contract renewal until 2030.At just 18, Villar is already regarded as one of the standout talents coming through La Masia. The new agreement gives Barcelona security over a player who has steadily risen through the club’s youth system and is now beginning
  
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• Kessié, Milan-Alvyn Sanches, Napoli eye Juve's 💎: today's transfer news🤑

  25-08-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kessié, Milan-Alvyn Sanches, Napoli eye Juve's 💎: today's transfer news🤑With the first round of the new Serie A now in the books, the transfer market is heating up. One week before the summer window closes, negotiations are reaching a crucial stage, with many clubs working to wrap up their final deals, both incoming and outgoing.Watch all Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!The big clubs in our league are also in the spotli
  
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• Kessié, Milan-Alvyn Sanches, Napoli after Juve’s 💎: today’s transfer news🤑

  25-08-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kessié, Milan-Alvyn Sanches, Napoli after Juve’s 💎: today’s transfer news🤑With the first round of the new Serie A now in the books, the transfer market is heating up. With one week to go before the summer window closes, negotiations are reaching a crucial stage, with many clubs working to wrap up their final deals, both incoming and outgoing.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!The top clubs in
  
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• What do Crystal Palace still need in the transfer window?

  25-08-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]There has been a lot of change at Palace with the loss of Maxence Lacroix and a new manager starting the season in Pierre Sage.The Eagles have been building depth for their Europa League campaign but still need a few bodies in the building.Sage has made clear he wants a senior centre-back and Palace could be pushed to sign another defender too after the injury to Chadi Riad in the first game of the Premier League season against Everton.Ollie Thomas, Crystal Palace fanRiad's injury has ampli
  
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• Sint Truiden keen on young Belgian defender from Pisa

  25-08-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sint Truiden keen on young Belgian defender from PisaSacha Tavolieri is reporting that Sint Truiden are keen to bring in Jeremy Mbambi from Pisa. With defender Loic Mbe Soh leaving the club to join Sparta Prague, the European bound Canaries are in need of defensive reinforcements. As a result, they are hoping to bring in the teenager from Belgium who has been capped at youth level by the Red Devils.  According to Tavolieri, Sint Truiden are not the only Belgian side interested in the Pisa d
  
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• Cole leaves role as England U21 coach

  25-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ashley Cole won 107 caps for England [Getty Images]Ashley Cole has left his role as an England Under-21 coach after five years in the position.The former Chelsea and Arsenal defender was part of Lee Carsley's coaching team which guided the side to back-to-back European Under-21 titles.Carsley said the 45-year-old Cole, who retired from playing in 2019 before going into coaching, had a "positive, inspirational impact on his players"."I want to pay tribute to Ashley who played a major part in our
  
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• 🏅 OF team of Brasileirão's 24th round features players from eight clubs

  25-08-2026 15:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏅 OF team of Brasileirão's 24th round features players from eight clubsThe Brasileirão is heating up and starting to enter its decisive stage.Matchweek 24 brought surprises and plenty of goals. Now it’s time to find out the best 11, along with the standout coach.Eight teams had at least one player represented.See how OneFootball’s Team of the Week for Matchweek #24 turned out:Did we forget anyone?Let us know in the comments!This article was translated into Engli
  
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