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• Real Madrid star agrees new contract after summer exit ruled out

  19-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star agrees new contract after summer exit ruled outReal Madrid have had a very busy summer transfer window, although it is likely to be a quiet final few weeks at Valdebebas. They have done all of their desired business, although they did miss out on signing Rodri, with the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball winner ultimately choosing to join Barcelona instead.It’s unlikely that Real Madrid will sign an alternative to Rodri, at least according to head coach Jose Mourinho. That is good
  
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• BBC to air 38 Serie A games in the 2026/27 season, as England and Scotland talent flocks to Italy

  19-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC to air 38 Serie A games in the 2026/27 season, as England and Scotland talent flocks to ItalyBritish viewers will be able to see 38 Serie A matches in the 2026/27 season live on the BBC, it has been announced, starting on Sunday with Atalanta vs. Sassuolo.There had already been some games aired live on BBC Alba in February 2026, with a mixture of English and Gaelic commentary.Now the scheme has been expanded to also add a further 19 fixtures live on the BBC iPlayer with English commentary pr
  
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• Premier League referees chief explains how World Cup controversy will make life harder for officials

  19-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League referees chief Howard Webb says the Folarin Balogun controversy has made officiating more difficult as it “opens up space” for allegations of conspiracy, and may have a “snowball” effect.The crisis came when USA striker Balogun was sent off after VAR review in the last-32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, only for Fifa to delay the suspension with Donald Trump admitting that he had made calls to the governing body’s leadership. Folarin Balogun&rsq
  
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• Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson among Chelsea players training separately from first team

  19-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson among Chelsea players training separately from first teamLiam Delap and Nicolas Jackson are among the Chelsea players who are training separately from the first-team squad, per the Telegraph. However, they are still training at the same time as manager Xabi Alonso’s main group and on the same pitches. The second group are also continuing to use the first-team facilities instead of being sent to the club’s academy building to change, train and
  
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• 'Perfect professional' Reijnders leaves Man City

  19-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"I have been incredibly privileged to play here and I have relished every minute of my time here," Tijjani Reijnders has said after departing Manchester City for Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah.The Netherlands midfielder made 50 appearances for City, scoring seven goals and contributing eight assists, and helped City win both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last season."From the very moment I arrived, everyone at the club made me feel so welcome and a part of the Manchester City family
  
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• Tijjani Reijnders leaves Man City after just one season as he completes move to Saudi Arabia

  19-08-2026 17:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have announced that Tijjani Reijnders has completed a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah.The Dutchman leaves on a permanent deal after City accepted an offer of around £51million.Reijnders spent just a single season at the Etihad Stadium, making 50 appearances and scoring seven goals after his £46.5m arrival from AC Milan last summer.His departure continues a summer of upheaval at City following the departures of manager Pep Guardiola alongside senior players Ro
  
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• Chelsea split into two training groups

  19-08-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea have split their players into two training groups at Cobham, with one featuring players who could move before the transfer window closes, including Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap and Mykhailo Mudryk.Blues sources stress that this is very different from the so-called "bomb squad" at Chelsea and other clubs last season, when players such as Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi trained at different times, on different pitches and in separate buildings.Those players are now training ad
  
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• Rangers eye striker after Nedeljkovic joins from Villa

  19-08-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nedeljkovic featured in 10 matches for Aston Villa, eight of which came as a substitute [Getty Images]Right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic has joined Rangers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa, with manager Derek McInnes now setting his sights on signing a striker. The Ibrox club hold a "conditional obligation" to buy the 20-year-old Serbian defender, who moved to Villa from Red Star Belgrade in summer 2024 and has since had two successive loan spells with RB Leipzig."Kosta is an athletic and energe
  
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• 🙄Not too happy? Julián's photo going viral at Atleti

  19-08-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙄Not too happy? Julián's photo going viral at AtletiToday, Atlético Madrid published the official photos for each of its players.
  What really stands out, however, is the change in the Argentine’s expressions for this new season.Let’s remember that he said he had a strong desire to leave the club amid Barcelona’s interest. However, the Colchonero side has blocked his departure, creating one of the biggest conflicts of the transfer window.This article was tr
  
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• Lecce’s Tiago Gabriel: Crystal Palace hover as Jorge Mendes offers player to Milan

  19-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lecce’s Tiago Gabriel: Crystal Palace hover as Jorge Mendes offers player to MilanSerie A side Lecce could be nearing the sale of another talent in Tiago Gabriel, who impressed in the 2025/26 campaign. Now, Jorge Mendes is attempting to find a new club, with Crystal Palace in the race for him.CalcioLeccereport that Benfica are also keen on the player but it is the Eagles who have had a €20 million offer rejected earlier this summer.This has led to his agent Mendes looking around the m
  
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• Can Promise David have greater success with Brighton than Deniz Undaz?

  19-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can Promise David have greater success with Brighton than Deniz Undaz?Promise David has his big move. The Canadian forward, who has battered Belgian Pro League defenders for the past two seasons, has joined Brighton in the Premier League. For those aware of the link between the two sides, this may comes as no real surprise. Yet, transfers from Union St Gilloise to Brighton are rare, and when they do happen, the Premier League side often have to pay market value. Despite Tony Bloom being the owne
  
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• Barcelona academy duo closing in on Premier League, Bundesliga moves – report

  19-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona academy duo closing in on Premier League, Bundesliga moves – reportThis summer, FC Barcelona have identified several youth players whose cycle with the reserve team, Barça Atletic, has come to an end, but do not have a space in the first-team squad.While they had been called up to pre-season with the senior team, the players marked for an exit have been training away from the rest of the group over the past week.Of them, Jofre Torrents has already joined AFC Ajax on a perm
  
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• Alex Crook rules out Liverpool transfer – “I don’t think it will happen”

  19-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Crook rules out Liverpool transfer – “I don’t think it will happen”Cody Gakpo to Tottenham latest as Liverpool weigh Spurs interest and transfer deadline optionsLiverpool are facing a delicate late-window decision over Cody Gakpo, with fresh reporting pointing in different directions and leaving the winger’s future open to interpretation. The broad picture is clear enough, Spurs admire the Dutch international, conversations have taken place, and Liverpool would
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur set to allow midfielder to leave for close to £50m

  19-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur set to allow midfielder to leave for close to £50mPape Matar Sarr transfer latest, why Tottenham must hold firm on midfield saleTottenham’s summer has already carried the unmistakable stamp of Roberto De Zerbi, a remodelled midfield, elevated technical demands, and the sort of internal competition that quickly turns promise into uncertainty. According to Caught Offside, Pape Matar Sarr is now weighing his future as that reshaping gathers pace.The facts are s
  
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• Premier League season predictions: Champions, relegated teams, Golden Boot winner, more for 2026-27 season

  19-08-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 Premier League season takes flight this weekend, and the complexion of the division has changed quite a bit with a new champion and new bosses at almost half of the clubs (if you count first full seasons).MORE — PST predicts the 2026-27 Premier League tableArsenal are defending champions and stacking themselves up to defend the title and go for other trophies, too, while Man City, Liverpool, Spurs, Manchester United, and Chelsea have plenty of talent but three of the five have
  
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• 🚨 EA FC 27: Serie A's best players confirmed, a Frenchman leads!

  19-08-2026 17:46 via tech.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 EA FC 27: Serie A's best players confirmed, a Frenchman leads!EA SPORTS has revealed the top 27 Serie A players in FC 27.The big surprise is Mike Maignan: rated 87, the France goalkeeper is joint top with Lautaro Martínez and Nicolò Barella.Adrien Rabiot and Marcus Thuram come two rows below, with an excellent rating of 85. That means three France internationals feature in this top 27, largely dominated by Inter, Juventus, and AC Milan.The first blunt verdict from gamers:
  
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• Suzuki and Ruggeri speak about Villa moves

  19-08-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa have welcomed Matteo Ruggeri and Zion Suzuki to Villa Park on Wednesday.Japan goalkeeper Suzuki told VillaTV that he aims to "make some history at this great club", while Italian defender Ruggeri said he had "no doubts" about joining Unai Emery's side.Suzuki, who has joined from Parma, said: "It was a great two seasons in Italy and also the World Cup as well. And my dream is to play in the Premier League."I want to prove myself at this highest level."Left-back Ruggeri, who spent last
  
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• Official: Reijnders sale to Al-Qadsiah means Milan €56m profit from Manchester City

  19-08-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Reijnders sale to Al-Qadsiah means Milan €56m profit from Manchester CityTijjani Reijnders has officially joined Mateo Retegui’s Al-Qadsiah for €61m from Manchester City, meaning Milan turned a total profit of €56m from his sale.The midfielder has decided to come to the Saudi Pro League just weeks after turning 28, and a year on from his move to Manchester City.That had been organised for €54.9m plus up to €14m in various performance-related bonuses.Why M
  
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• Leeds United 2026/27 Premier League preview: European qualification could be achievable

  19-08-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United 2026/27 Premier League preview: European qualification could be achievableHaving safely avoided relegation in their first season back in the Premier League, Leeds United have much loftier ambitions this time around.There has been talk of the Whites pushing for European qualification, although sneaking into the top half of the table may be a more realistic target.With that in mind, read on as we assess whether Leeds United can build on the foundations they laid during the previous ca
  
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• Two collapses in four days - what's happening to Musiala?

  19-08-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamal Musiala collapsed for the second time in four days during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendly with Heidenheim on Wednesday[Getty Images]After coming on as a second-half substitute during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendly with Heidenheim on Tuesday, Jamal Musiala lasted just eight minutes before collapsing for the second time in four days.In scenes very similar to the incident against RB Leipzig on Saturday, the 23-year-old was comforted by team-mates including England captain Harry Kane.
  
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• Why Rush was the 'pioneer' of defending from the front

  19-08-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]A week before the start of the new Premier League season, a new exhibition opened at the Liverpool FC museum at Anfield.It is devoted to the goalscoring exploits of legendary striker Ian Rush and highlights the role he played in the club's incredible success during the 1980s and 1990s.But at a time when modern football and its surrounding football lexicon is packed full of "high press, counter-pressing and triggers", then maybe it is a worthwhile exercise to reflect on how the man
  
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• McInnes backs Shankland for 'big influence' at Rangers

  19-08-2026 17:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lawrence Shankland is "too good not to score regularly" and is sure to have a "big influence" at Rangers whether or not he starts games, insists manager Derek McInnes.Shankland has scored once in five outings since his move to Ibrox and the captain was used as a substitute on Sunday as Rangers beat St Mirren 5-1 for their first win of the season.The 31-year-old Scotland striker hit 22 goals for Hearts last term working under McInnes."When you have a player like Lawrence, who knows his way around
  
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• Real Sociedad and Al-Hilal among clubs keen on Sarr

  19-08-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr is attracting interest from Spanish side Real Sociedad and Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.They are among a long list of interested clubs, including teams in the Premier League and several competing in the Europa League or Champions League.Some clubs, such as Sociedad, are considering a loan move, while others are interested in signing the 20-year-old Senegal international on a permanent deal.Sarr is among a group of players not training with Xabi Alons
  
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• Brazilian defender returns to Fortuna Sittard after just over one season in Argentina

  19-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazilian defender returns to Fortuna Sittard after just over one season in ArgentinaFortuna Sittard have announced that Brazilian defender Rodrigo Guth is back at the club. The 25-year-old central defender only left Fortuna Sittard last summer to join Telleres in Argentina, but having made just six appearances in over a season and a half, he has decided to return to Fortuna Sittard. Guth has signed a one year deal with the club.Prior to joining Fortuna Sittard for the first time in 2022, Guth h
  
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• Barcelona reach agreement with 31-year-old Croatian star; club-to-club talks underway

  19-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona reach agreement with 31-year-old Croatian star; club-to-club talks underwayIt appears like FC Barcelona are moving swiftly in their pursuit of Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic.Indeed, according to Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, the La Liga champions have reached an agreement over personal terms with the 31-year-old shot-stopper.Talks with his club, Fenerbahce, are now underway as the Blaugrana aim to agree terms over a transfer at the earliest.Why Livakovic?Barcelona came i
  
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• 'Reliable' Elvedi 'can't wait' to walk out at Elland Road

  19-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New signing Nico Elvedi says he is looking forward to the "special moment" he walks through the Elland Road tunnel for the first time and sees the Leeds United supporters. The 29-year-old centre-back, who has joined from Borussia Monchengladbach, said Switzerland team-mate Noah Okafor told him many "good things about the club" while at the 2026 World Cup and he liked what he heard."I am very happy to be here, everything is done and I can't wait to play for this club," Elvedi said.
  
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• 🚨 Another £60m transfer! Man City sell another top player

  19-08-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Another £60m transfer! Man City sell another top playerTijjani Reijnders has left Manchester City and joined Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah on a permanent deal. The Premier League giants confirmed the move late on Wednesday afternoon. According to media reports, the Sky Blues will receive €61 million for the midfield playmaker.The transfer is still subject to international clearance.The Netherlands international joined City from AC Milan in June 2025. In total, he made 50 app
  
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• 🎧 Colback joins Shut Up and Show More Football

  19-08-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A new episode of Shut Up and Show More Football is available on BBC Sounds and this week's special guest is former Nottingham Forest midfielder Jack Colback.Colback, who was part of the Reds' Premier League promotion-winning team in 2022, will be joining BBC Radio Nottingham's commentary team for some of this season's fixtures, including Saturday's season opener against Leeds United.Speaking about Forest's ambitions for the 2026-27 season, Colback said: "From the owner's point of view, he will b
  
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• West Ham United forward Asseyi signs new two-year deal

  19-08-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United forward Asseyi signs new two-year dealWest Ham United forward Viviane Asseyi has signed a new two-year deal with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Hammers this afternoon.The 32-year-old attacker joined West Ham United from FC Bayern Munich in summer 2022. Asseyi has gone on to make 108 appearances for the East Londoners in all competitions in which she has scored 32 goals.Asseyi is a key player for The Hammers and the clu
  
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• Vrancken on Williams deal, Rapid Vienna & Hearts' last chance

  19-08-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wouter Vrancken has been speaking to the media before Hearts host Rapid Vienna in the Conference League play-off first leg on Thursday.Here are the key points:The Tynecastle boss confirms a move for Rhode Island FC striker JJ Williams is "happening on the background" but Vrancken is keen to focus on the current squad amid a hectic run of games.Harry Milne and Laurent Mendy are doubts but the latter could be fit for next week.On free-scoring Rapid, Vrancken says they are "better on the ball" than
  
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