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• Sanchez welcomes Penders competition

  08-08-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez says competition from Mike Penders can only help raise standards as the club prepares for the new Premier League season.Last season Sanchez, 28, saw off competition from Filip Jorgensen, who is set to join Strasbourg on loan.But Penders, 21, has returned to Stamford Bridge after spending last season with the French side and will provide fresh competition for the number one shirt.New manager Xabi Alonso has made it clear that every position in his s
  
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• Big change in the bottom four: see the new Brasileirão table 📊

  09-08-2026 04:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Big change in the bottom four: see the new Brasileirão table 📊Brasileirão had four Matchday 22 games played this Saturday (8).Among them were several teams battling near the bottom of the table.The relegation zone saw an important change, with Grêmio climbing out of it and pushing rivals Inter into it.The team from Rio Grande do Sul found some relief by coming from behind to beat São Paulo in Porto Alegre.Check below to see how the league table stands and the o
  
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• Big change in the bottom four: latest Brasileirão table 📊

  09-08-2026 04:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Big change in the bottom four: latest Brasileirão table 📊The Brasileirão had four Matchday 22 games played this Saturday (8).Among them were many teams fighting near the bottom of the table.The relegation zone saw an important change, with Grêmio climbing out of it and pushing rivals Inter into it.The Porto Alegre side found relief by coming from behind to beat São Paulo at home.Remo also had the chance to leave the bottom four, but drew with Atlético-MG
  
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• 💔 Tributes, a minute's silence, messages...all backing Messi

  09-08-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💔 Tributes, a minute's silence, messages...all backing MessiFollowing the confirmation of the tragic news of the passing of Jorge Messi, father of the Argentine star, pitches, stadiums, and platforms around the world have rallied in support of the Argentina national team’s “10.”In the match between Miami and Rayados, Rodrigo de Paul paid tribute by holding up a jersey with the “10” after scoring the go-ahead goal.Moments of silence on the pitches, cheers and
  
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• Botafogo and Fluminense draw in derby at Nilton Santos

  09-08-2026 04:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Botafogo and Fluminense draw in derby at Nilton SantosBotafogo and Fluminense drew this Saturday (8) in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.The result keeps the gap between the rivals at five points in the league table.Tricolor ends the day in fourth place, while Glorioso will go to sleep in seventh.Botafogo opened the scoring at the end of the first half with a stunning free-kick goal from Alex Telles.With a changed lineup compared to last week’s Copa do Brasil matches, Fluminense eq
  
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• 🎥 Rodrigo De Paul honours Lionel Messi with goal celebration ❤️

  09-08-2026 03:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Rodrigo De Paul honours Lionel Messi with goal celebration ❤️It has been an emotional day for Inter Miami following the passing of Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi.And with Messi absent from Saturday's match against Monterrey, there was simply no better way for Rodrigo De Paul to honour his close friend and teammate.
  De Paul scored the opening goal for Miami, driving a low, long-range strike into the bottom-left corner.The veteran midfielder ran away in celebration whil
  
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• León fight back! La Fiera keep pace in the Leagues Cup

  09-08-2026 02:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  León fight back! La Fiera keep pace in the Leagues CupOrlando and León came into the match having won their respective first-round Leagues Cup games.
  The MLS side took the lead with a great strike from outside the box by Marco Pašalić.But the second half swung in La Fiera’s favor, and with two goals they came from behind to beat Orlando.León will head into their final match with two wins and a strong chance of advancing to the next round. Orlando, meanwhile
  
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• 🤣 Coritiba player scores, it's chalked off, then falls in tunnel 🎥

  09-08-2026 02:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤣 Coritiba player scores, it's chalked off, then falls in tunnel 🎥Couto Pereira witnessed a hilarious episode this Saturday (8) involving center-back Jacy during the match between Coritiba and Chapecoense.The home team captain found the net from a set-piece play and, during the celebration, jumped over one of the advertising boards along the edge of the pitch.The problem was that, right where he decided to do it, there is one of the stairways leading down to the field.When he lan
  
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• 🤣 Coritiba player scores, falls into tunnel celebrating, watch 🎥

  09-08-2026 02:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤣 Coritiba player scores, falls into tunnel celebrating, watch 🎥Couto Pereira witnessed a hilarious episode this Saturday (8) involving center-back Jacy during the clash between Coritiba and Chapecoense.The home team captain found the net from a set piece and, during the celebration, jumped over one of the advertising boards by the side of the pitch.The problem is that right where he decided to do it, there is one of the stairways leading onto the field.When he landed on the othe
  
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• Line-ups set for the clash between Rayados and Inter Miami

  09-08-2026 01:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Line-ups set for the clash between Rayados and Inter MiamiThe second matchday of the Leagues Cup is underway, and now it’s time for the clash between Monterrey and Inter Miami.
  Monterrey’s XIMonterrey lost 2-1 to Orlando in their opener, so if they want to keep their hopes alive in the tournament, they simply have to beat Miami.Miami’s XIFollowing the sad news of the passing of Lionel Messi’s father, his teammates will want to dedicate the victory to the Argentine star on
  
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• Jaissle starts with win but not planning to 'smash locker room'

  09-08-2026 01:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matthias Jaissle joined Newcastle United from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli [Getty Images]It was a night which ended with Newcastle United lifting a trophy, but there was certainly no danger of new head coach Matthias Jaissle getting carried away. Not after defeating Valencia in his first pre-season friendly in charge at the Mestalla Stadium."We will not smash the locker room now and celebrate," he said. "We still have a lot to do."That was quickly apparent after Newcastle fell behind inside fou
  
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• 📋 Botafogo and Fluminense set for derby at Nilton Santos

  09-08-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Botafogo and Fluminense set for derby at Nilton SantosBotafogo and Fluminense have announced their lineups for this Saturday’s (8) derby in the Brasileirão.The match will take place at Nilton Santos Stadium and is valid for the 22nd round of the league.In the first-round meeting at the Maracanã, Tricolor won 1-0, with a goal from Lucho Acosta.
  See the starting lineups for the match below:BotafogoFranclim Carvalho has made two changes compared to the starting team fr
  
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• Tottenham’s Mikey Moore one step away from 1. FC Köln loan

  09-08-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham’s Mikey Moore one step away from 1. FC Köln loanSky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reports that 1. FC Köln have reached a full agreement with Tottenham Hotspur attacking talent Mikey Moore over a loan move to the Bundesliga. The 18-year-old remains set to join Köln on a season-long loan without an option to buy. Tottenham continue to regard Moore as an important part of their long-term plans and have no intention of permanently relinquishing control of the Eng
  
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• Aston Villa director confirms talks for Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha

  09-08-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa director confirms talks for Bayern Munich midfielder Joao PalhinhaAston Villa have been linked with Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha.Palhinha is expected to leave Bayern this summer after spending last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur.Villa sporting director Damian Vidagany has confirmed that the club are in talks with Bayern over Palhinha.“We need a player for midfield because Amadou Onana is out for the entire season – and Joao Palhinha is a very good player wh
  
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• Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino

  09-08-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino apologised for the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, but now it seems to be business as usual for the Fifa president [Getty Images]Fifa has strongly criticised what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino. The statement follows a Daily Telegraph report which claimed Infantino's alleged lover was given a severance payment by Uefa after he had an affair while he was its general secretary.A Fifa spokesperson told
  
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• Fifa hits out at attempts to ‘undermine’ Gianni Infantino in furious statement

  09-08-2026 00:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa has hit out at what it described as attempts to “undermine” its embattled president, Gianni Infantino.Infantino has faced calls to resign from his role in the aftermath of a saga that saw him abandon a proposed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup and other Fifa competitions.That proposal brought the threat of a boycott from Uefa, European football’s governing body, with England’s Football Association (FA) among those to officially withdraw their support for the
  
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• WAFCON 2026: The shift of a new era in African football and the representation it is providing

  09-08-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WAFCON 2026: The shift of a new era in African football and the representation it is providingThere is something different about this Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026). Not because of the packed stadiums, not because of the goals. Not even because of the quality of football — although that has continued to improve with every edition.This tournament feels different because, perhaps for the first time, reputation alone is no longer enough.For years, conversations around Afric
  
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• VfB Stuttgart reach full agreement with Wolfsburg over Dzenan Pejcinovic transfer

  09-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VfB Stuttgart reach full agreement with Wolfsburg over Dzenan Pejcinovic transferKicker reports that VfB Stuttgart are finally on the verge of completing the signing of Wolfsburg striker Dženan Pejčinović after the two German clubs reached an agreement on a €25m transfer. Wolfsburg sporting managing director Dieter Hecking confirmed after Saturday evening’s 0-0 draw with Kaiserslautern that the relegated Bundesliga club had agreed terms with another team over the 21-yea
  
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• Udinese stun a lacklustre Barça in stoppage time

  08-08-2026 23:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Udinese stun a lacklustre Barça in stoppage timeUdinese beat Barcelona 1-0 in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup played at the Friuli Stadium. Bayo scored the decisive goal in the closing minutes after a lightning-fast counterattack.The goal broke the deadlock in an even match in which Hansi Flick’s Barça dominated possession and territory for much of the game. The blaugrana side failed to turn that control into clear chances despite Karim Adeyemi’s efforts.The tournament, a
  
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• 🚨 No holding back: Boca's XI to host Vélez

  08-08-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 No holding back: Boca's XI to host VélezBoca have confirmed the lineup for today’s home match against Vélez at the Ducó, and Arruabarrena will go all out despite having the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 on the agenda in three days’ time.
  Against Vélez, the same players who beat Estudiantes will start, except for Ayrton Costa, who returns to the starting XI in place of Marco Pellegrino.Boca line up with: Montero; Lozano, Di Lollo, Costa, Blanco; A
  
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• Friendly: Udinese beat Barcelona and Nottingham Forest 1-0 to win cup

  08-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly: Udinese beat Barcelona and Nottingham Forest 1-0 to win cupUdinese have won the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup, managing to defeat both Barcelona and Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the mini-tournament.The Friulani hosted the competition at the Bluenergy Stadium, which consisted of three matches of 45 minutes each with points assigned for each victory.Udinese host Friuli Venezia Giulia CupUDINE, ITALY – AUGUST 08: Eric Moreira of Nottingham Forest has a shot at goal saved by Daniele Padelli
  
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• Newcastle star evades serious injury after horrific tackle in friendly 😬

  08-08-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle star evades serious injury after horrific tackle in friendly 😬 In what was otherwise a routine pre-season friendly, Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga had to be stretchered off following a two-footed challenge from Valencia's José Gayà.
  In the immediate aftermath of Gayà's lunging tackle, a touchline brawl broke out, with the Valencia defender being shown a straight red card.Fortunately for Elanga, the injury does not appear to be serious.T
  
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• Manchester City Are Showing Interest In This Barcelona Youngster: One For The Future?

  08-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Showing Interest In This Barcelona Youngster: One For The Future?In a recent report, Mundo Deportivo claimed that Manchester City are showing interest in Barcelona youngster Tommy Marques. It has been stated that the Mancunian giants are eyeing a move to land the Spanish midfielder in this transfer window.Marques’ Impressive Rise In SpainMarques has come through the youth ranks of Barcelona and did well to break into their senior team in the previous campaign. The Spani
  
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• Wissa & Toure star as Jaissle wins first Newcastle friendly - ratings

  08-08-2026 23:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yoane Wissa only scored three goals in his first season at Newcastle United [Getty Images]Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scored twice to give head coach Matthias Jaissle a 2-1 win against Valencia in his first pre-season friendly in charge.Filip Ugrinic opened the scoring for Valencia with a curling effort at the Mestalla Stadium, but substitute Wissa equalised with a calm finish from close range.The second-half substitute then went on to put the visitors in front after new signing Bazouma
  
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• 🚨 FIFA denounces campaign against Infantino, backs his leadership

  08-08-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 FIFA denounces campaign against Infantino, backs his leadershipFIFA has issued a strongly worded statement denouncing an attempt to destabilize the organization. It staunchly defends Gianni Infantino.The body says it will not support any electoral process for the presidency that goes against its statutes and is inconsistent with the current governance framework.It also speaks of a "concerted and ongoing effort" by certain sectors to undermine the institution and its president.FIFA regr
  
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• Massive twist in Bradley Barcola to Liverpool story, Arsenal react

  08-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Massive twist in Bradley Barcola to Liverpool story, Arsenal reactThere's been a massive twist in the Bradley Barcola to Liverpool story. Now Arsenal will react.Liverpool have long been frontrunners to sign Bradley Barcola. They turned to the Frenchman after a move for Yan Diomande collapsed, though they've bad their eyes on him for a long time.Anfield Watchexclusively revealed back in April that Liverpool viewed Barcola as a proper market opportunity. That's proven to be the case - to an extent
  
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• Manchester United Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Serie A Defender: Good Option For Carrick?

  08-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Serie A Defender: Good Option For Carrick?In a recent report, Corriere Di Bologna stated that Manchester United are locked in a three-way battle for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils are facing competition from Nottingham Forest and Chelsea in the race to land the Colombian centre-back this summer.Lucumi’s Impressive Campaign In Serie ALucumi enjoyed a solid season at the Italian club recently
  
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• Grêmio sink São Paulo with late goal, climb out of Brasileirão bottom four

  08-08-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grêmio sink São Paulo with late goal, climb out of Brasileirão bottom fourGrêmio secured a dramatic win over São Paulo in the Brasileirão this Saturday (8).With a goal late in the match, the team from Rio Grande do Sul ended a run of three league matches without a win.The victory at the Arena do Grêmio came thanks to another decisive goal from Pavón from a free kick.São Paulo opened the scoring in the first half with an own goal by cent
  
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• Grêmio sink São Paulo late and exit Brasileirão's drop zone, watch 🎥

  08-08-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grêmio sink São Paulo late and exit Brasileirão's drop zone, watch 🎥Grêmio earned a dramatic win over São Paulo in the Brasileirão this Saturday (8).With a goal in the closing stages, the team from Rio Grande do Sul ended a run of three league matches without a win.The victory at Arena do Grêmio came thanks to another decisive goal from a Pavón free kick.São Paulo opened the scoring in the first half with an own goal by center b
  
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• Report: Premier League Giants “Contacted” Over Brazillian Wonderkid Opportunity

  08-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Premier League Giants “Contacted” Over Brazillian Wonderkid OpportunityEndrick transfer latest as Manchester United join race for Real Madrid forwardManchester United are among the Premier League clubs alerted to Endrick’s uncertain future at Real Madrid, with TEAMtalk reporting that the Brazilian’s representatives have made contact across England as they explore a possible move.The 20-year-old is said to be reassessing his position after becoming increasingly con
  
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