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• Real Madrid target Levante forward Carlos Espi

  31-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid target Levante forward Carlos EspiReal Madrid are weighing up a move for Levante striker Carlos Espi in a shock swoop, as per transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano.Espi was one of the breakout stars in La Liga last season, scoring 11 goals in 25 appearances.The towering striker demonstrated significant aerial dominance, physical capacity and predatory instincts in the 18-yard box.Espi would replace GarciaMadrid are prepared to let Gonzalo Garcia leave the club and move to the Premier Lea
  
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• Rangers host Celtic in League Cup quarter-finals

  16-08-2026 19:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers' reward for knocking out Premier Sports Cup holders St Mirren is a mouth-watering quarter-final against Old Firm rivals Celtic.Derek McInnes earned his first win as boss with a thumping 5-1 victory on Sunday and will now host Celtic.Stenhousemuir, who stunned Motherwell in extra time, will host last season's Scottish Premiership runners up Hearts.Aberdeen will go to Kilmarnock in an all top-flight tie, while Ross County welcome Hibernian to the Highlands.The games will be played across t
  
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• Real Madrid new signing elated after impressive debut vs Schalke – “The wait felt long”

  16-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new signing elated after impressive debut vs Schalke – “The wait felt long”Real Madrid wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a 3-0 win over FC Schalke at the iconic Veltins Arena. It was the final friendly for Jose Mourinho’s men, which gave the Real Madrid coach the opportunity to try out some of his newer signings.This included Marc Cucurella, who made his unofficial debut for the club after joining from Chelsea in a big-money deal earlier in the summer.
  
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• French press positive about PSG new boy Mika Godts

  16-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  French press positive about PSG new boy Mika GodtsMika Godts’ transfer from Ajax to PSG has been met with great enthusiasm in the French capital, with media outlets excited for the Belgian’s debut.Godts, 21, sealed his summer switch to Ligue 1 with a reported package deal worth over €55 million. A player for the future as much as this season after last term’s Eredivisie breakout, Godts signed a five-year contract with the Parisians.Already, the local media have taken to th
  
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• 'In every moment I saw one team' - Dionisi

  16-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford head coach Alessio Dionisi spoke to BBC Three Counties Radio after his side's 2-1 win over Southampton."I am very happy. My team at the end was very tired because the match was difficult," he said. "Southampton is very strong, for me they will arrive in first, second or third position [at the end of the season]."I liked the mentality of my players, because in every moment I saw one team. They worked together without the ball and with the ball."Latest Watford news, analysis and fan views
  
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• Premier League preseason scores, results ahead of 2026-27 season

  16-08-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League preseason ahead of the 2026-27 campaign has been a lot of fun. MORE — Final Premier League table, 2025-26 seasonBelow you will find the full preseason scores and resultsfor all 20 Premier League teams.Premier League preseason schedule 2026-27Arsenal1 August — Won 4-1 v Girona (A)
  5 August — Lost 3-1 v Real Betis (Dublin)9 August — Lost 3-2 v Borussia Dortmund (H)
  12 August — Drew 1-1 (won 4-3 on penalties) v Como (H)
  16 August — Won 3-0 v Ma
  
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• Arsenal 3-0 Man City: What Arteta said

  16-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to TNT Sports: "A really good performance. To show the desire we showed and the reaction I was really impressed. I told them I really enjoyed watching them play."On Christos Tzolis' debut: "I think how naturally he has accommodated in the squad. His level of understanding - he is a player that he make the right decision when a lot of people rushes and make the wrong decisions. He is very smart and accurate. Today in tight spaces he made the right
  
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• Three Barcelona players impress in 5-2 win over FC Basel

  16-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three Barcelona players impress in 5-2 win over FC BaselBarcelona wrapped up their pre-season with an emphatic 5-2 victory over Basel at St Jakob-Park, showcasing the attacking quality of their new arrivals.Hansi Flick’s side ran riot in Switzerland, with the new signings and youngsters catching the eye, even if there were a few defensive lapses to work on.With the Joan Gamper Trophy against Al-Ahly next up before the competitive season begins, here are three players who stood out.Jesse Bi
  
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• Former Feyenoord and Austria defender Gernot Trauner retires at 34

  16-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Feyenoord and Austria defender Gernot Trauner retires at 34Gernot Trauner has decided to retire at the age of 34. The former Feyenoord and Austria centre-back broke the news on Sunday.The Linz-born Trauner played 137 games for the Rotterdam side, and notably helped them to the Eredivisie title in the 2022-23 season.Also a 15-time Austria international, Trauner’s career boasts winner’s medals from the KNVB Cup and the Johan Cruyff Shield, while continental success was just out
  
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• Cause for optimism at The Valley

  16-08-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]You could sense it.That renewed optimism, a classic pre-season cliche, maybe, but at The Valley there was a buzz. A hum in the sunshine from those - young, and old - giddy with excitement. This south-east London stadium was alive with anticipation before the game - both sets of fans hoping for better than last season. More play-off places; more hope.Twenty years ago Charlton were embarking on their most recent Premier League campaign. The road back to within any kind of range of it
  
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• Report: Aston Villa and Spurs both keen on £60m Premier League star

  16-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa and Spurs both keen on £60m Premier League starNicolas Jackson Transfer Latest as Aston Villa Weigh Up Chelsea DealAston Villa are among the clubs keeping a close eye on Nicolas Jackson, with Chelsea understood to want £60 million for the striker, according to RMC Sport. That valuation, roughly €69 million, currently stands as the clearest barrier to any breakthrough.Villa’s interest is particularly notable because the early thinking had seemingly been
  
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• Arsenal 3-0 Man City: What Maresca said

  16-08-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "I think the goal we conceded after 25 seconds unfortunately affected the game in that moment. I think after the goal, the reaction was quite good before they scored the second one, we had three or four chances to score and draw the game but unfortunately we conceded the second one and it became more complicated."On the early goal: "Disappointed with that because in this kind of game the level is so similar that when
  
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• Why Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Man City is so ominous for title rivals

  16-08-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Less than five months have passed since Manchester City comprehensively beat Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, a performance that laid out a gulf in quality between the two clubs, that promised to launch City to the title, that landed a damaging psychological blow to brittle Arsenal minds.In the following days it was hard to imagine how Mikel Arteta’s team would recover from being so comprehensively outplayed. We know how that turned out. Here, on an August day in Cardiff, the t
  
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• Decisive hours ahead for Barcelona in the pursuit of Premier League superstar – Romero

  16-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Decisive hours ahead for Barcelona in the pursuit of Premier League superstar – RomeroBarcelona’s pursuit of Rodri has dragged on far longer than the club would have anticipated, with the Catalans still yet to find an agreement with Manchester City.Recent reports indicate Barcelona are still at least €10 million away from meeting Manchester City’s desired price for the Spanish international.Although Rodri is more than willing to join the ranks at Barcelona next season, the
  
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• 'Probably my last year' - Ronaldo hints at retirement

  16-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronaldo led Portugal to a first major tournament win at Euro 2016 [Getty Images]Cristiano Ronaldo says this season is likely to be his last as a player after a glittering career.The 41-year-old married his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on Tuesday and is contemplating a future orientated around his family.A five-time Ballon d'Or and five-time Champions League winner, Ronaldo has won league titles in England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia and is the all-time top goalscorer in men's international fo
  
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• Serie B thriller, three stoppage-time goals and a comeback 🎥

  16-08-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie B thriller, three stoppage-time goals and a comeback 🎥Brazil’s Série B ended in a crazy finish between Avaí and Operário-PR this Sunday (16).Up to the 45th minute of the second half, it looked like a normal match, with the score 0-0 at Germano Krüger stadium.But after that, there was plenty of drama for both sides, with three goals and a comeback happening during stoppage time in the final stage.First, Vinicius Mingotti opened the scoring for the hom
  
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• Serie B thriller ends with three stoppage-time goals and comeback 🎥

  16-08-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie B thriller ends with three stoppage-time goals and comeback 🎥Brazil’s Série B had a crazy finish between Avaí and Operário-PR this Sunday (16).Until the 45th minute of the second half, it looked like a normal match, with the score 0-0 at Germano Krüger Stadium.But after that, there was plenty of drama for both sides. First, Vinicius Mingotti opened the scoring for the home team in the first minute of stoppage time.Then, Avaí still had time to
  
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• Arsenal 3-0 Man City: Did you know?

  16-08-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal's 3-0 win over Manchester City is the biggest margin of victory in a Community Shield game since 2014, when the Gunners beat the same opponent by the same scoreline.Enzo Maresca suffered the joint-heaviest defeat by a Manchester City manager in their first game, with Harry Newbould in 1906 the only previous one to lose by 3+ goals (1-4 v Arsenal).City's 0-3 loss is Maresca's joint-heaviest defeat as a manager in English football, having only once previously lost by a 3+ goa
  
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• Odegaard's importance, Anderson and Foden struggle - how the players rated

  16-08-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Riccardo Calafiori scored his first goal for Arsenal since finding the target against Manchester United on 17 August 2025 [Getty Images]Arsenal dominated Manchester City as they beat Enzo Maresca's side 3-0 in the Community Shield in the Principality Stadium.Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring inside 30 seconds for the Premier League champions before Kai Havertz added a second with a close range header.Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard then wrapped up the win with a clever finish just three minu
  
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• Donnarumma Gets 5, Haaland With 5.5 | Manchester City Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs Arsenal

  16-08-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donnarumma Gets 5, Haaland With 5.5 | Manchester City Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs ArsenalManchester City clashed heads with Arsenal at Principality Stadium earlier today as they looked to earn a good result in the Community Shield final. The Mancunian club made a poor start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the first-minute when Riccardo Calafiori found the back of the net. Kai Havertz made it 2-0 to Arsenal in the 28th minute as Enzo Maresca’s players went into the h
  
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• Analysis: Arsenal find solace in Tzolis

  16-08-2026 18:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christos Tzolis (right) was making his competitive debut for Arsenal [Getty Images]With two assists, Greek forward Christos Tzolis starred on the left side of Arsenal's attack during their 3-0 Community Shield win over Manchester City.The 24-year-old was directly involved in a league-high 40 goals for Club Brugge last season, scoring 17 times and providing 23 assistsTzolis, who cost Arsenal £34m this summer, is back in England having made 30 appearances for Norwich between 2021 and 2024.Ne
  
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• Southampton lose first competitive match after ‘Spygate’ saga as Watford triumph in Championship clash

  16-08-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton discovered that the Sky Bet Championship will be an unforgiving arena this season as they were baited about ‘Spygate’ on their way to being beaten 2-1 by a new-look Watford side at Vicarage Road.Playing their first league fixture since the espionage affair that saw them thrown out of the play-offs in May, Tonda Eckert’s side had no answer to the home team’s energy and tenacity.Summer signing Iker Bravo and teenage academy product Amin Nabizada gave new Watford
  
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• Tzolis Gets 8.5, Odegaard With 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Manchester City

  16-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tzolis Gets 8.5, Odegaard With 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Manchester CityArsenal faced off against Manchester City at Principality Stadium earlier today as they hoped to earn a good result in the Community Shield final. The Gunners made a bright start to the game and got their noses ahead in the first-minute thanks to Riccardo Calafiori’s effort from close range. Kai Havertz doubled his team’s advantage in the 28th minute as Mikel Arteta’s men went into the
  
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• Marseille set to miss out on signing Lucas Perri on loan from Leeds United

  16-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille set to miss out on signing Lucas Perri on loan from Leeds UnitedAccording to a report from Sky Sports, Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri (28) is set to join Torino on loan until the end of the season with an option to buy. Olympique de Marseille tried to hijack the Italian club’s move for the Brazilian international goalkeeper, but this has failed, and the Ligue 1 club will be forced to focus on other goalkeeping targets. Torino’s move for the former Lyon stoppe
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo says 'this is probably my last year of football' in Vogue interview

  16-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo is considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time and is close to hanging up his cleats. The legendary player told Voguein an interview that, following his recent wedding to Georgina Rodríguez, this upcoming season is "probably my last year of football."Ronaldo has been playing professional soccer since 2002, when he joined Sporting CP and then really burst onto the scene with Manchester United the following year. He is one of the most popular players in the w
  
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• Real Madrid trio nominated for Golden Boy Award 2026

  16-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid trio nominated for Golden Boy Award 2026Real Madrid’s continued investment in young talent has been rewarded with recognition on one of European football’s most prestigious individual stages.Three Real Madrid players have been named on the list of nominees for the 2026 Golden Boy award, handed out annually by Italian newspaper Tuttosport to the best young player in the European leagues.The three nomineesDiomande has recently joined Real Madrid. (Photo courtesy: Real Madri
  
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• Toulouse’s Dayann Methalie set for medical ahead of Sunderland move

  16-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toulouse’s Dayann Methalie set for medical ahead of Sunderland moveAccording to a report from Sky Sports, Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie (20) has travelled to England to complete a medical ahead of his potential transfer to Sunderland. The Black Cats have reached an agreement with the Ligue 1 club to sign the 20-year-old for a fee in the region of £25.7m. Methalie has also reached an agreement on personal terms with the Premier League as the two respective clubs agreed o
  
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• Djed Spence completes £30m Tottenham move to Inter Milan

  16-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Djed Spence completes £30m Tottenham move to Inter MilanNew Inter Milan signing Djed Spence has completed a £30m move from Tottenham after describing the club’s history and stature as key attractions of the switch to Serie A.According to Sky Sports, the agreement is worth £30m as a total package and includes a 10 per cent sell-on clause for Spurs. The full-back was given permission to travel to Italy on Friday for a medical while negotiations between the two clubs continu
  
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• Torino seal potential €15m Perri deal with Leeds United

  16-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torino seal potential €15m Perri deal with Leeds UnitedLeeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri now appears to be on the verge of completing a move to join Serie A side Torino in a deal that could be worth up to €15m according to the latest updates on Sunday.Torino set to sign Perri on loan with option to buy from LeedsAccording to reports from Fabrizio Romano and various others, Perri has ‘said yes’ to joining Torino, who have reportedly agreed a deal to sign the stopper on an
  
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• Juventus submit new offer for Aston Villa’s Martinez after PSG collapse with Suzuki

  16-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus submit new offer for Aston Villa’s Martinez after PSG collapse with SuzukiMultiple outlets are reporting that Juventus have submitted a new offer for Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after Zion Suzuki’s move to PSG collapsed on Saturday.Juventus submit new offer for Villa’s MartinezAccording to reports from The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Sky Sports News and various others, Juventus have lodged an offer worth €10m including bonuses in an
  
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