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• Seko leaves Stoke for Urawa Reds

  16-08-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Japanese midfielder Tatsuki Seko has left Stoke City to join J1 League side Urawa Reds for an undisclosed fee.The 28-year-old returns to Japan after two seasons in the Championship with the Potters, having arrived from Kawasaki Frontale in the summer of 2024.He played 75 times for Stoke across all competitions, but has not featured in the early weeks of the latest campaign."Tatsuki and his family were open to exploring a return home and, after we reached an agreement with Urawa, he
  
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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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• Calafiori’s 23-second strike headlines Arsenal’s 3-0 Community Shield win over Man City

  16-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calafiori’s 23-second strike headlines Arsenal’s 3-0 Community Shield win over Man CityArsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium on Sunday.They broke the deadlock inside 23 seconds. Myles Lewis-Skelly played Riccardo Calafiori in behind, with the Italian rolling the ball into the bottom corner.Calafiori’s goal was the first scored in the opening minute of the Community Shield since Bobby Owen’s for Man City against West Bromwich
  
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• Pompey defeat was 'self-inflicted'

  16-08-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]A copy of last week, where Portsmouth started very well and deservedly led, but in the end were comfortably beaten.However, this loss was self-inflicted. Portsmouth fell apart at the end of the first half and those goals will be tough to watch back when the match is reviewed. QPR do not have anywhere near the quality West Ham possessed last week.Ebou Adams and Rocco Shein both want to play in a similar way. They are not a natural midfield pairing and would both be better off with a
  
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• Davide Ancelotti confirms ongoing negotiations between Manchester City and Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi

  16-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Davide Ancelotti confirms ongoing negotiations between Manchester City and Lille for Ayyoub BouaddiIn his post-match press conference following Lille’s final preseason game against Everton, Davide Ancelotti confirmed negotiations are ongoing with Manchester City over the potential transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi (18). The Premier League club are believed to have reached an agreement with Les Dogues for the 18-year-old, Sacha Tavolieri understands.Bouaddi has had a meteoric rise since
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo says he will ‘probably’ retire at the end of this season

  16-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo says he will ‘probably’ retire at the end of this seasonCristiano Ronaldo has dropped a bombshell about his future, saying he will ‘probably’ retire at the end of the 2026-27 season. The 41-year-old also added he has already started planning for life after retirement. The Portuguese has recently married his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez on August 11. Speaking to American magazine Vogue following his marriage, Ronaldo said: “Th
  
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• Barcelona want Julián Álvarez to make his Atlético stance public

  16-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona want Julián Álvarez to make his Atlético stance publicBarcelona are expecting Julián Álvarez to publicly declare his desire to leave Atlético Madrid now that the World Cup has concluded, according to SPORT. The report claims the Blaugrana have set July 31 as an internal deadline, after which they will turn their attention to alternative forwards if there is no meaningful progress.Why Barcelona are waiting on a public stanceSPORT’s report
  
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• Three things we learned from Arsenal vs Manchester City in the Community Shield

  16-08-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal cruised past Manchester City in the FA Community Shield on Sunday, winning 3-0 as the reigning Premier League champions looked a cut above their presumed nearest rivals for the title. Mikel Arteta was delighted. Enzo Maresca looked concerned. Here's what we learned from the resounding win for the Gunners in Cardiff, as they secured the first piece of silverware on offer this season with minimum fuss. New signings prove Arsenal’s squad is the strongest, by far, in the leagueAdding B
  
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• Team to beat? Arsenal thrash City to win the Super Cup 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  16-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Team to beat? Arsenal thrash City to win the Super Cup 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 this Sunday (16) at the Millennium Stadium in Wales and were crowned CHAMPIONS of the English Super Cup.This was the 104th edition of the tournament, which brings together the previous season’s Premier League champion (Arsenal) and FA Cup winner (City).Arsenal opened the scoring with Calafiori in less than 30 seconds. Havertz doubled the lea
  
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• Report: Inter set to make move for £34m Liverpool star

  16-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Inter set to make move for £34m Liverpool starLiverpool’s Curtis Jones Draws Inter Interest as Inter Weigh Luis Henrique SaleInter are actively exploring a move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, with Corriere dello Sport reporting that the Serie A side may need to sell Luis Henrique first to create the financial room required.The Italian club’s midfield planning has shifted in recent days. Davide Frattesi’s situation has opened space in the squad, but the str
  
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• Marseille interested in signing Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo

  16-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille interested in signing Chelsea defender Tosin AdarabioyoOlympique de Marseille are among a number of clubs interested in signing Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo (28) before the end of the summer transfer window, according to a report from Sky Sports. Interest in the former Fulham centre-back is thought to be high as a move away from Stamford Bridge looks increasingly likely. The Englsh defender has found himself on the preriphary of Xabi Alonso’s squad after another hi
  
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• Watch: Calafiori gives Arsenal early lead against Maresca and Donnarumma’s Man City

  16-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Calafiori gives Arsenal early lead against Maresca and Donnarumma’s Man CityRiccardo Calafiori opened the scoring in Sunday’s Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City, scoring within the first minute against Italy teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma.A solid piece of work from Myles Lewis-Skelly allowed the Englishman to find a neat pass through to the Italian defender, who slotted the ball near-post as Donnarumma dived the wrong way.It is a nightmare start for Enzo
  
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• Video: Lucumi arrives to complete €20m Juventus transfer

  16-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Lucumi arrives to complete €20m Juventus transferJhon Lucumi is in Turin and has been spotted arriving at Juventus’s medical facility ahead of his €20m transfer from Serie A rivals Bologna.Lucumi will join Juventus on a permanent transfer for a fee reported to be worth €20m-€22m including bonuses. The Bianconeri will confirm the exact figures once the transfer is made official.Lucumi had been into the final year of his contract with Bologna after spending the las
  
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• Two reasons why Delap is unlikely for Como despite Champions League attraction

  16-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two reasons why Delap is unlikely for Como despite Champions League attractionRecent reports claim that Como are interested in a potential deal for Chelsea centre-forward Liam Delap, but there are two main reasons why the Englishman is unlikely to join Cesc Fabregas’s side this window, despite the offer of Champions League football in 2026-27.Why Delap seems unlikely for ComoAccording to reports from Fabrizio Romano earlier this week, Como have made an initial approach for Chelsea and form
  
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• Tottenham reject Juventus loan bid for Vicario

  16-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham reject Juventus loan bid for VicarioTottenham have rebuffed Juventus’ attempt to sign Guglielmo Vicario on loan, leaving the Bianconeri’s goalkeeper search unresolved.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Spurs have not opened to the terms Juventus want for the Italy international, a loan without an obligation to buy, stalling a move that had been one of the club’s options between the posts.Vicario, who won the Europa League with Tottenham in 2025, remains a possibili
  
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• Real Madrid have four contenders for this year’s Golden Boy award

  16-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid have four contenders for this year’s Golden Boy awardReal Madrid have had a very busy summer transfer window, and there is no doubt that the fans would be very happy with their club having made up to six new additions to ensure they do not have to go another season without a major trophy.One notable aspect of the club’s activity in this transfer window was its greater emphasis on experience. The first four of the Merengues’ signings, Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate,
  
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• Milan and Lazio could swap unwanted defenders Tomori and Nuno Tavares

  16-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan and Lazio could swap unwanted defenders Tomori and Nuno TavaresFikayo Tomori is no longer part of the project under Ruben Amorim at Milan, whilst Lazio could seek to sell Nuno Tavares before the close of the summer transfer window, and the latest reports claim that there could be a potential swap deal on the cards between the two clubs.Could Milan and Lazio swap Tomori and Tavares?Earlier this week, it emerged that a list of players, including Tomori and the likes of Christopher Nkunku and
  
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• Inter could change summer transfer strategy if Luis Henrique is sold

  16-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter could change summer transfer strategy if Luis Henrique is soldLuis Henrique remains up for sale, but the latest reports indicate that Inter might not seek a like-for-like replacement if the Brazilian is sold this summer and that they could instead seek to bring in another option in attack.Could Inter bring in another attacker this summer?It has been a summer of ups and downs for the reigning Serie A and Coppa Italia champions, who have brought in Djed Spence, John Stones, Ivan Provedel and
  
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