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• Ronaldinho seeks 300th goal with comeback aged 46

  20-08-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronaldinho scored 33 goals in 97 appearances for Brazil and won titles with Barcelona and AC Milan [Getty Images]Brazil great Ronaldinho said he hopes he can score his 300th career goal after announcing a comeback at the age of 46 at Italian third-tier side Ravenna.Thousands of fans gathered at a city beach for an event dubbed "Ronaldinho Day", enduring rain to witness the unveiling of the former Paris St-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker, who retired from playing in 2015. "I'm very happ
  
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• Gwengwe relishing fresh start at County

  21-08-2026 05:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Newport County Shaquille Gwengwe says he is enjoying his time in south Wales since signing from Poole Town in the summer.The prolific 24-year-old scored 46 goals in 46 games last season in the Southern Premier Division South and stepped up three divisions to switch to the Exiles.The forward made his league debut during County's season opener, scoring County's second goal in their 3-0 win against Rochdale."To be honest, I'm just enjoying it. I'm having fun. I think my tr
  
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• Still 8️⃣ Brazilians alive! Libertadores and Sudamericana quarters

  21-08-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Still 8️⃣ Brazilians alive! Libertadores and Sudamericana quartersFive matches wrapped up the round of 16 of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores and the 2026 Conmebol Sudamericana this Thursday (20).As a result, eight Brazilian teams are still alive in the continental tournaments.Due to the tragic earthquake in Colombia on August 10, Conmebol postponed two matches — one from each competition.Next Tuesday (25), Independiente del Valle and Tolima will face off in Ecuador in the Liber
  
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• Still 8️⃣ Brazilians alive! All on the Libertadores and Sudamericana QFs

  21-08-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Still 8️⃣ Brazilians alive! All on the Libertadores and Sudamericana QFsFive matches wrapped up the round of 16 of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores and the 2026 Conmebol Sudamericana this Thursday (20).As a result, eight Brazilian teams are still alive in the continental tournaments.Due to the tragic earthquake in Colombia on August 10, Conmebol postponed two matches — one from each competition.Next Tuesday (25), Independiente del Valle and Tolima will face off in Ecuador in the
  
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• 📹 Corinthians knock out Rosario Central with 10 men, reach Libertadores

  21-08-2026 04:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Corinthians knock out Rosario Central with 10 men, reach LibertadoresAt a packed Neo Química Arena, Corinthians beat Rosario Central 1-0 this Thursday (20) in the second leg of the Conmebol Libertadores Round of 16 (first leg: 0-0).Surprisingly, in the first half, Timão failed to apply the expected pressure despite playing in front of the Fiel Torcida.So much so that their only real scoring chance came from a good shot by Kaio César, which Ledesma saved.The Argenti
  
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• 📹 Corinthians knock out Rosario Central with 10 men, advance

  21-08-2026 04:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Corinthians knock out Rosario Central with 10 men, advanceAt a packed Neo Química Arena, Corinthians beat Rosario Central 1-0 this Thursday (20) in the second leg of the Conmebol Libertadores round of 16 (first leg: 0-0).Surprisingly, in the first half, Timão failed to apply the expected pressure despite playing in front of the Fiel Torcida.In fact, their only real chance came from a good effort by Kaio César, which Ledesma saved.The Argentine side, meanwhile, led
  
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• Finally, a maligned Manchester City winger will get the move that he has long craved

  21-08-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Finally, a maligned Manchester City winger will get the move that he has long cravedSince arriving at Manchester City in the summer of 2024, Savinho has made 84 appearances, scoring seven goals and contributing sixteen assists. Those statistics do tell the story of Savinho as a City player. The Brazilian international needs to improve his end product to become the player he promises to be on the right or left wing. Savinho is blessed with tremendous ability to beat a man and is quick, but has th
  
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• 📋 Corinthians named to chase final Libertadores quarter-final spot

  21-08-2026 01:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Corinthians named to chase final Libertadores quarter-final spotCorinthians take the field this Thursday (20), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, to face Rosario Central in the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores round of 16.After a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Argentina, whoever wins in Itaquera will advance to face Estudiantes.If Timão secure the last spot in the tournament quarterfinals, the second leg will also be played at Neo Qu&iacu
  
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• 📋 Botafogo named to chase a miracle and go through in Sul-Americana

  21-08-2026 01:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Botafogo named to chase a miracle and go through in Sul-AmericanaBotafogo take the field this Thursday (20) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Nilton Santos Stadium to face Cienciano in the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Sudamericana round of 16.
  After a 6-1 defeat in Peru, Glorioso need to win by a five-goal margin to take the tie to penalties.If they can pull off the "miracle" of six goals (or even a win on penalties), the Lone Star team will face Uruguay’s Montevideo City
  
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• The ideal loan move looks to have been found for a player that Manchester City have high hopes for

  21-08-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The ideal loan move looks to have been found for a player that Manchester City have high hopes forDespite the fact that Divine Mukasa signed a contract extension with Manchester City until 2030 earlier this summer, a loan move always seemed to beckon for the young attacking midfielder. Mukasa spent the second half of the 2025-26 season on loan at Leicester City. Mukasa made 15 appearances and scored two goals and added three assists for the Foxes as Leicester were relegated down to League One. L
  
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• McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff

  21-08-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Of all the dullness on display at Ibrox, Cammy Devlin's five-minute cameo stood apart. A blink-and-you'll-miss-him appearance from a substitute who was supposed to be a leader, a senior man, a guy to nurse Rangers to the endgame with their flimsy 1-0 lead intact.Devlin's night ended with a deserved red card for a ridiculous and entirely needless lunge that fried the brain. The midfielder was brought to Rangers to add steel, not to contribute to the mental frailties that dogged them on the run-in
  
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• 🤩 Here we go! Your guide to Premier League 2026/2027

  21-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤩 Here we go! Your guide to Premier League 2026/2027And the much-anticipated 35th edition of the Premier League is about to begin.The ball will start rolling from 4pm (Brasília time) this Friday (21) for Arsenal versus Coventry City at the Emirates. A clash between the current champions and the winners of the last Championship.Check out OneFootball's full roundup of the 26/27 PL season below.Who went up? 🔼The already mentioned Coventry - managed by Frank Lampard
  
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• 🤩 Here we go! All you need to know about Premier League 2026/2027

  21-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤩 Here we go! All you need to know about Premier League 2026/2027And the long-awaited 35th edition of the Premier League is about to begin.The ball will start rolling at 4pm (Brasília time) this Friday (21) for Arsenal versus Coventry City at the Emirates. A clash between the current champions and the winners of the last Championship.Check out OneFootball's big overview of the 26/27 PL season below.Who went up? 🔼The already mentioned Coventry City — managed
  
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• Wigan sign midfielders Walsh and Gray on loan

  20-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reggie Walsh played for Chelsea in pre-season[Getty Images]Wigan Athletic have signed Chelsea midfielder Reggie Walsh and Manchester City midfielder Charlie Gray on season-long loan deals.Walsh, 17, has made four senior appearances for the Premier League side and became their third-youngest player when he made his debut against Djurgarden in the Conference League in May 2025.Gray, 20, has been with City since he was an under-9 and made his senior debut against Brentford in the Carabo Cup last De
  
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• Burnley sign Feyenoord defender Ahmedhodzic

  20-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anel Ahmedhodzic made 103 league appearances for Sheffield United [Getty Images]Burnley have signed Feyenoord defender Anel Ahmedhodzic for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.The 27-year-old Bosnia international joined the Dutch side from Sheffield United last summer and made 35 appearances in all competitions.He is Burnley's seventh summer signing as they look to win promotion back to the Premier League this season."I've played at Turf Moor against Burnley before and it's always been a real
  
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• NSL Week 17 results: Simcoe County Rovers complete upset, Calgary Wild edge seven-goal thriller

  20-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NSL Week 17 results: Simcoe County Rovers complete upset, Calgary Wild edge seven-goal thrillerThis week had absolutely everything you could hope for: an upset that sent an NSL side home from the Canadian Championship, seven goals in Calgary, a stoppage-time winner in Vancouver and a Montréal side that walked away from Toronto with another clean sheet. With the regular season moving deeper into August, every result is starting to tilt the playoff scales. Here’s how the latest run of
  
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• Matheus Pereira honest in assessing his displays in big games

  20-08-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matheus Pereira honest in assessing his displays in big gamesMatheus Pereira was one of the Blue fans’ hopes for the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16.But the No. 10 couldn’t make the difference. And Cruzeiro failed to knock out Flamengo.The performance, lacking the expected spark, reinforced the midfielder’s poor numbers in knockout matches.Despite 26 shots on target in 25 matches, he has only two assists. And no goals. Figures published by Sofascore. "I’ve
  
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• Celtic Identify This Former Premier League Goalkeeper As A Summer Target: Why He Could Be A Shrewd Signing

  20-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Identify This Former Premier League Goalkeeper As A Summer Target: Why He Could Be A Shrewd SigningIf a recent report from The Daily Echo (as cited by The National) is true, Celtic are assessing the market for another goalkeeper and have shortlisted Gavin Bazunu alongside Balazs Toth and Leo Cavallius. But they are not alone in the hunt, with Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb also weighing up a move for the Southampton custodian.The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international progressed
  
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• Hull owner hits out at pundits over 'laughable' criticism

  20-08-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Acun Ilicali has been owner of Hull City since January 2022 [Getty Images]Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has criticised pundits Joe Cole and Carlton Cole after they mocked his side's chances of Premier League survival on a podcast.Speaking on The Dressing Room podcast, former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole said he had turned down the chance to be a pundit for their opening match - adding he would be "stunned if they stayed up".He joked: "They've come here through the back door. They've sl
  
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• Everton Eyeing £40m Chelsea Outcast Striker: But Should Moyes Say No?

  20-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Eyeing £40m Chelsea Outcast Striker: But Should Moyes Say No?Everton are reportedly in discussions over a move for Chelsea striker Liam Delap, with the Blues placing a firm £40m to £50m price tag on the 23-year-old forward, according to a report from journalist Ben Jacobs on X. Chelsea sources are holding firm at £50m, though the interested clubs, including Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, believe £40m is a more realistic conclusion to any negotiation.Eve
  
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• Andoni Iraola's next Liverpool signing laid bare

  20-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola's next Liverpool signing laid bareAndoni Iraola will be leading his men into their first Premier League game together on Sunday. Liverpool are going to be taking on Newcastle on 23 August with both teams being led by new managers.Both the Reds and the Magpies have had a lot of changes made to their squads this summer with Newcastle arguably getting rid of their most important players this summer.Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali have all left which has given Matthia
  
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• 📋 Vasco named for crunch clash with Olimpia in Paraguay

  20-08-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Vasco named for crunch clash with Olimpia in ParaguayIt is a night of decision for Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama.Later today, starting at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), the Cruz-Maltino faces Olimpia.The match is valid for the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.And Defensores del Chaco, in Asunción, will be the venue.Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich will take charge of the match.Paramount+ will broadcast it.
  Match situation 🆚After the 0-0 draw in SJ, anoth
  
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• 📋 Vasco line-up named for decider against Olimpia in Paraguay

  20-08-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Vasco line-up named for decider against Olimpia in ParaguayIt is a decisive night for Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama.Later today, from 7 p.m. (Brasília time), the Cruz-Maltino takes on Olimpia.The match is the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.And Defensores del Chaco, in Asunción, will be the stage. Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich will be in charge. Live on Paramount+.Match situation 🆚After the 0-0 draw in SJ, another draw — regardless of th
  
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• Arsenal exploring Yildiz move - Friday's gossip

  20-08-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal exploring move for Kenan Yildiz, Atletico Madrid trying to finalise Nicolas Jackson signing and Manchester City in talks over Allan Elias.Arsenal are exploring a move for Juventus and Turkey winger Kenan Yildiz, 21. (Independent)Atletico Madrid are trying to finalise the signing of Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 25, from Chelsea. (Marca - in Spanish)Manchester City are in talks to sign Brazilian winger Allan Elias, 22, from Palmeiras. (ESPN)Manchester City have enquired about the avail
  
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• Will they seal their place? Weakened Santos are named in 🇪🇨

  20-08-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will they seal their place? Weakened Santos are named in 🇪🇨It’s a decisive night for Santos.Coming up shortly, from 7 pm (Brasília time), Peixe take on Macará on Ecuadorian soil.The match is the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.And Bellavista Stadium, in Ambato, will be the venue.Chilean referee Cristian Garay will be in charge.ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast it.Match situation 🆚After a 2-1 win at Vila, Peixe have the advantage of playin
  
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• Will they book their place? Santos XI named in 🇪🇨 without stars

  20-08-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will they book their place? Santos XI named in 🇪🇨 without starsIt’s a decisive night for Santos.Coming up shortly, from 7 p.m. (Brasília time), Peixe take on Macará on Ecuadorian soil.The match is the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.And Bellavista Stadium, in Ambato, will be the venue.Chilean referee Cristian Garay will be in charge.ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast it.   
  Match situation 🆚After a 2-1 win at Vila, Peixe have the
  
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• PSG agree deal to send 20 year old defender on loan

  20-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG agree deal to send 20 year old defender on loanPSG have agreed a loan deal to send Pafos their young, academy produced defender Yoram Zague for the season.  If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG have reached an agreement to loan their young, academy produced right back Yoram Zague to Cyprus for the year, to play with Pafos.The 20 year old has just two years left on his
  
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• Aston Villa Eye £30m Defender To Fill Konsa Void: Right Profile For Emery?

  20-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Eye £30m Defender To Fill Konsa Void: Right Profile For Emery?Aston Villa have made a formal approach to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton, launching an £18 million plus add-ons bid for the 24-year-old central defender, according to a report from David Ornstein at The Athletic. The offer, submitted on 20 August 2026, was knocked back swiftly by Southampton, who hold a firm £30 million valuation for their skipper and see the approach as well short of what t
  
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• Good news as Fabrizio Romano confirms Bradley Barcola to Liverpool deal is on

  20-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Good news as Fabrizio Romano confirms Bradley Barcola to Liverpool deal is onLiverpool recruit Munoz and want Barcola tooVictor Munoz has been onboarded at a cost of £34m from Osasuna but more signings are in the offing. Ever since the Reds lost out on Yan Diomande - with the winger joining Real Madrid from RB Leipzig - Bradley Barcola has been the focus.The Paris Saint-Germain winger - under contract until 2028 - is unlikely to sign a new deal with the two-time European champions.Instead
  
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• Liverpool Midfielder Is Subject Of Another Bid From Inter Milan: Should Iraola Cash In On Him?

  20-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Midfielder Is Subject Of Another Bid From Inter Milan: Should Iraola Cash In On Him?In a recent report, journalist Paul Joyce claimed that Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is a subject of another bid from Inter Milan. It is believed that the Italian outfit have offered €30m plus €5m in addons to land the English talent from the Reds this summer.Jones’ Important Role At MerseysideJones enjoyed a good run of form at the Merseyside club, but struggled to make himself a re
  
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