World Soccer news

• Saints sign German striker Schmidt on two-year deal

  18-08-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  German striker Danny Schmidt is relishing the "big challenge" of playing outside his homeland for the first time after joining St Johnstone.Schmidt, who was released by Fortuna Dusseldorf this summer, has signed a two-year deal in Perth.The 23-year-old, 6ft 2in forward came through the ranks at Mainz before joining Fortuna two years ago, going on score five goals in 39 appearances for the club who were relegated from the second tier last season. He also had a loan spell at RW Essen."Everyone has
  
  Read more

• Liverpool Snatch Late Newcastle Draw as Szoboszlai Rescues Iraola

  23-08-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Snatch Late Newcastle Draw as Szoboszlai Rescues IraolaLiverpool Rescue Dramatic 2-2 Draw at NewcastleDominik Szoboszlai rescued Liverpool from an opening day defeat with a dramatic stoppage time penalty in a breathless 2-2 draw against Newcastle United at St James’ Park.It was virtually the final kick of a contest which had everything, emotion, intensity, controversy and a finale which left Newcastle devastated.Anthony Elanga gave Matthias Jaissle’s side the perfect start
  
  Read more

• Liverpool Rescue Dramatic 2-2 Draw at Newcastle as Szoboszlai Strikes Late

  23-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Rescue Dramatic 2-2 Draw at Newcastle as Szoboszlai Strikes LateIraola will know the late escape cannot hide some familiar concernsDominik Szoboszlai rescued Liverpool with virtually the final kick at St James’ Park, converting a stoppage time penalty to earn Andoni Iraola’s side a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle United.For much of the evening, it appeared Matthias Jaissle would begin his Newcastle reign with victory. Anthony Elanga opened the scoring before Cody Gakpo
  
  Read more

• Gakpo Gets 8, Szoboszlai With 7 | Liverpool Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Newcastle United

  23-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gakpo Gets 8, Szoboszlai With 7 | Liverpool Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Newcastle UnitedLiverpool faced off against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park earlier today as they looked to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Reds made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the fifth minute when Anthony Elanga found the back of the net. Andoni Iraola’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.Cody Gakpo equalised for Li
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Fabrizio Romano debunks rumours linking 24-year-old Portuguese defender to Barcelona

  23-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano debunks rumours linking 24-year-old Portuguese defender to BarcelonaBarcelona secured an exit for captain Ronald Araujo this summer, with the Uruguayan defender leaving on loan to join Liverpool.Araujo had endured a difficult couple of seasons at Barça, and a move to Merseyside might be exactly what he needs to get his career back on track.What this did was create a vacant berth at the Catalan club for a new central defender to come in and occupy.While Alvaro Cortes, the a
  
  Read more

• Matthias Jaissle calls out ‘really soft’ penalty decision after Newcastle draw with Liverpool

  23-08-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle’s new manager Mattias Jaissle called Liverpool’s 95th minute penalty during their 2-2 draw ‘really soft’ and said he did not agree with the decision.Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock scored either side of a Cody Gakpo goal to put Newcastle in a commanding position before Lewis Hall, who had had a wonderful game, brought down Victor Munoz in the box and gave up a penalty to the Reds with mere seconds remaining in the match. Dominik Szoboslai rattled in the spot kick
  
  Read more

• 📋 Grêmio XI confirmed for clash with RB Bragantino

  23-08-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Grêmio XI confirmed for clash with RB BragantinoGrêmio’s lineup is set to face RB Bragantino at 4 p.m. this Sunday (23), at Estádio Cicero De Souza Marques.Globo (in Rio Grande do Sul) and Premiere will broadcast the Matchday 24 clash of the Brasileirão.And you can follow the main updates in real time on the card below.
  Massa Bruta sit in eighth place with 32 points. Tricolor, meanwhile, are 15th with 25.Grêmio lineup 🔵⚫Coach Luis Cas
  
  Read more

• Julian Alvarez met with deafening jeers on Atletico Madrid return amid Arsenal interest

  23-08-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez was met with a chorus of jeers by aggrieved fans on his return to Atletico Madrid amid his attempts to force a move away from the club.The Argentinian wants to leave the Spanish capital this summer and his been heavily linked with a move to Premier League champions Arsenal, as well as Barcelona.Atletico, however, continue to insist he is not for sale, with friction growing between player and club.All eyes were on Atletico’s team sheet to face Villarreal on Sunday to see whet
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Celtic Eye £16m Winger In Summer Push: Does Martin O’Neill Need Him?

  23-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Eye £16m Winger In Summer Push: Does Martin O’Neill Need Him?Celtic have reignited their interest in Girona winger Yaser Asprilla, with Turkish transfer journalist Ekrem Konur reporting that the Scottish champions are again exploring a deal for the 22-year-old Colombian. It won’t be straightforward.Girona, now in Spain’s second tier after relegation from La Liga, aren’t keen on letting Asprilla leave. The player, though, reportedly wants out and is determined
  
  Read more

• 📋 Palmeiras and Vasco announce line-ups for Brasileirão round 24

  23-08-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Palmeiras and Vasco announce line-ups for Brasileirão round 24Palmeiras and Vasco have announced their lineups for this Sunday’s (23) clash, at 4pm, at Allianz Parque, in the 24th round of the Brasileirão.Globo (except in BA, PE and RS), GE TV and Premiere will broadcast the match.And you can follow the main updates in real time in the card below.
  Palmeiras lineupAbel Ferreira makes FOUR changes from the 1-0 win over Cerro Porteño in the Libertadores in midwe
  
  Read more

• Ghedjemis wants Monaco despite improved Besiktas bid for Frosinone winger

  23-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ghedjemis wants Monaco despite improved Besiktas bid for Frosinone wingerBesiktas have raised their offer for Fares Ghedjemis and now sit ahead of AS Monaco financially, but the Frosinone winger’s own preference is understood to be a move to the Ligue 1 club.According to transfer journalist Daniele Longo, Besiktas are offering Frosinone €14m plus €1m in bonuses.The Algeria international is attracted by the opportunity in Istanbul, Longo reports, though he would rather join Monaco
  
  Read more

• Víctor Muñoz Earns Liverpool Man of the Match After Late Newcastle Impact

  23-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Víctor Muñoz Earns Liverpool Man of the Match After Late Newcastle ImpactNewcastle 2–2 Liverpool: Man of the MatchVíctor MuñozSometimes a Man of the Match award is about celebrating an outstanding individual performance.Sometimes it is about recognising the one player who provided the spark that almost everyone else around him lacked.At St James’ Park, Víctor Muñoz falls into the second category.The young Spanish winger entered the match late
  
  Read more

• Jose Mourinho keeping close eye on Real Madrid academy – report

  23-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho keeping close eye on Real Madrid academy – reportThere is a lot of expectation riding on what Jose Mourinho can do in his second stint as manager at Real Madrid.The Portuguese tactician has been heavily backed in the summer transfer window, with Real Madrid bringing in as many as six players to bolster the squad.Mourinho has managed to get the troops to rally around him and enjoyed a winning start to La Liga, with a 2-1 win against Espanyol.However, it looks like Jose is keep
  
  Read more

• 🚨 Torino-Milan XIs: Gonçalo Ramos, Cissé and Mario Gila start!

  23-08-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Torino-Milan XIs: Gonçalo Ramos, Cissé and Mario Gila start!Torino and Milan kick off the 2026/2027 Serie A season at the Olimpico Grande Torino.
  Here’s how both teams line up for the match...TORINO XIMILAN XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
  Read more

• Analysis: Signs of encouragement for Jaissle side

  23-08-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Many Newcastle players had their heads in their hands at the final whistle, having seen the chance to claim an early win against a rival for the top four positions lost.While the late drama will be a bitter pill to swallow there were still plenty of signs of encouragement over what is to come under their new head coach.It had been a summer of change for Newcastle with long-serving manager Eddie Howe having been replaced by German Jaissle, while a number of key players also departed
  
  Read more

• Report: Manchester United considering late move for Premier League forward

  23-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United considering late move for Premier League forwardManchester United Monitor Ismaila Sarr as Crystal Palace Hold Firm on £50m ValuationManchester United are keeping a close watch on Ismaila Sarr’s situation at Crystal Palace, with TeamTalk reporting that Galatasaray are pushing hard to strike a deal for the Senegal international. The latest information suggests Palace have drawn a very clear line, and it is a steep one.The headline figure is significant. Palace
  
  Read more

• ✅ Torino-Milan, Atalanta-Sassuolo XIs: Modric out! Casadei, Scamacca 👀

  23-08-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Torino-Milan, Atalanta-Sassuolo XIs: Modric out! Casadei, Scamacca 👀The first Sunday evening of Serie A serves up Torino-Milan and Atalanta-Sassuolo: all teams that changed their head coach over the summer.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!The Rossoneri field a lineup that is still a work in progress against Abate's Torino, who have already made their debut (and won) in the Coppa Italia against Carrarese.Atala
  
  Read more

• Liverpool’s Defensive Midfield Problem Exposed in 2-2 Newcastle Draw

  23-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s Defensive Midfield Problem Exposed in 2-2 Newcastle DrawNewcastle 2-2 Liverpool – Premier League Player RatingsThe Premier League return saw the historical rivals meet on a day when Kevin Keegan was rapturously remembered.The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.Alisson Becker – 5.0The giant Brazilian stopper was caught too close to his near post as the opening goal flew across him to the far post.After the restart, the Reds’ keeper was helpless for
  
  Read more

• Al-Hilal open talks to sign Arsenal winger Martinelli

  23-08-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Martinelli has 12 months remaining on his Arsenal deal[Getty Images]Arsenal have held talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal over the sale of winger Gabriel Martinelli.The Brazil international is free to leave the club this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta making it clear to the attacker that he is not in his plans. Turkish club Galatasaray showed interest in Martinelli earlier this summer but the Brazilian would not consider a move to Istanbul, despite Arsenal receiving a £45m bi
  
  Read more

• Wissa shines as Isak struggles - Newcastle v Liverpool player ratings

  23-08-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak left Newcastle for Liverpool early last season [Getty Images]Dominik Szoboszlai scored a 99th-minute penalty equaliser for Liverpool in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Newcastle United, whose new manager Matthias Jaissle was denied victory in his first Premier League game in charge.Here's how we rated the players - and then how you rated the players at St James' Park.What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?Newcastle starting XILukas Hornicek: Solid Premier League debut. Made a flying save
  
  Read more

• PLAYER RATINGS I Le Havre 0-1 Monaco: Eric Dier secures Felipe Luis’s first Ligue 1 win

  23-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS I Le Havre 0-1 Monaco: Eric Dier secures Felipe Luis’s first Ligue 1 winLigue 1 McDonald’s, Matchday 1, 22/08/2026With four days to go before their Conference League play-off second leg against Polish side Górnik Zabrze, AS Monaco got off to a solid start to their Ligue 1 campaign, securing a 0-1 away win at the Stade CMA-CGM Oceane.The MatchHaving started the match better than their opponents, Felipe Luis’s players quickly opened the scoring through Eric
  
  Read more

• Liverpool's biggest issue ruthlessly exposed at Newcastle. How can Iraola fix it?

  23-08-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool struggled massively to defend counter attacks last season and they've done absolutely nothing to resolve that huge problem this summer.If anything, the appointment of Andoni Iraola as their new manager has made it an even bigger issue.Their dramatic 2-2 draw at Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the Premier League season ruthlessly exposed the biggest problem Iraola has to solve in the opening months of his Anfield reign.How can Liverpool defend counter attacks better?Or perhap
  
  Read more

• Andoni Iraola reaction: What did Liverpool manager say after comeback draw at Newcastle?

  23-08-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's first Premier League outing under new boss Andoni Iraola did not go to plan, as the Reds twice came back for a 2-2 draw at St. James' Park on Sunday."It's a strange feeling," Iraola said after the game. "It's not the result you wanted coming here but the way it ended, it tastes better."Newcastle took an early lead and then had a quick answer for Liverpool's second-half equalizer. The Magpies looked poised for all three points until Liverpool won a penalty deep in stoppage time.MORE &
  
  Read more

• Andoni Iraola reaction: How will Liverpool manager react to comeback draw at Newcastle?

  23-08-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's first Premier League outing under new boss Andoni Iraola did not go to plan, as the Reds twice came back for a 2-2 draw at St. James' Park on Sunday.Newcastle took an early lead and then had a quick answer for Liverpool's second-half equalizer. The Magpies looked poised for all three points until Liverpool won a penalty deep in stoppage time.MORE — Newcastle United vs Liverpool recap, highlightsThe Reds did plenty of good things beyond Cody Gakpo's goal but former Newcastle man
  
  Read more

• Iraola spared at the death on his Liverpool debut

  23-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola spared at the death on his Liverpool debutRight down to the wire!This Sunday, the Premier League served up its first blockbuster of the 2026-2027 season between Newcastle and Liverpool.On one side were the Magpies, led by Matthias Jaissle, who arrived this summer as Eddie Howe’s successor; on the other were the Reds, with Andoni Iraola at the helm, also appointed during the offseason as Arne Slot’s successor.The outcome of this match was decided in the 98th minute!Trailing 2-1
  
  Read more

• Julián Álvarez breaks away from team-mates, doesn't applaud fans

  23-08-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julián Álvarez breaks away from team-mates, doesn't applaud fansJulián Álvarez was one of the main talking points in Atlético de Madrid’s 2-2 draw with Villarreal because of his attitude after coming onto the pitch.
  After the loud jeering at the start of the match, the controversy continued following Julián Álvarez’s appearance on the pitch.For Giuliano Simeone’s goal, Julián Álvarez stayed at the center of the pitc
  
  Read more

• Badiashile: ‘A great honour’ as defender joins Napoli from Chelsea

  23-08-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Badiashile: ‘A great honour’ as defender joins Napoli from ChelseaBenoit Badiashile has spoken for the first time since completing his move to Napoli, hailing the switch from Chelsea in a message to supporters on Instagram.Writing in Italian, the France centre-back said: “It is a great honour for me to become part of such a prestigious club, so rich in history. Ready to give everything for this shirt and for this city. Forza Napoli!”LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 30: B
  
  Read more

• Romano: Liverpool back away from second part of double PSG deal because of asking price

  23-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano: Liverpool back away from second part of double PSG deal because of asking priceIbrahim Mbaye seemed like he might be on his way to Liverpool – but the Reds are baulking at the price tag on him.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 are preparing for their first game of the season tonight – a match against Rennes which has had a fair bit of controversy about it.But
  
  Read more

• Rafael Leao opens to Roma as possible destination

  23-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafael Leao opens to Roma as possible destinationRafael Leao has never completely disappeared from Roma’s radar, and in the final days of the transfer window, he could surprisingly return to the top spot to complete the Giallorossi attack. According to Tele Radio Stereo, in the last few hours the Portuguese winger has apparently expressed openness to a move to the Giallorossi, putting aside offers from Turkey (which he’s not entirely convinced by). The Leao issue continues to be a bu
  
  Read more

• Official | Atlanta United sign Breel Embolo from Rennes

  23-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Atlanta United sign Breel Embolo from RennesMLS franchise Atlanta United have announced the signing of Switzerland international centre-forward Breel Embolo (29) from Ligue 1 side Rennes. Embolo has taken a Designated Player spot. He has signed a four-year deal with the Eastern Conference side. Rennes are poised to receive a €17m fee for the former AS Monaco forward, who only joined from the Principality club last summer. Embolo’s move from Rennes to Atlanta United is one o
  
  Read more

Follow @WorldSoccerUSA on Twitter!