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• Serie A: Bologna vs. Lazio – Confirmed line-ups

  24-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Bologna vs. Lazio – Confirmed line-upsThe line-ups are in as Domenico Tedesco and Gennaro Gattuso get their Serie A careers with Bologna and Lazio underway at the Dall’Ara on Monday evening.This is the penultimate fixture in the first week of 2026-27 Serie A matches. Reigning champions Inter have set the pace to match with a 4-1 victory over Monza on Saturday, although Napoli, Lecce, Milan, Atalanta, Juventus and Cagliari have also got off to winning starts. Udinese 1-1 Como
  
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• 'Burnley are double relegation candidates'

  27-08-2026 13:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views after Burnley's penalty shootout defeat to Bradford City in the Carabao Cup following a goalless draw at Valley Parade on Wednesday.Here are a selection of your responses:David: Should have been able to get a result but early spaces and pace couldn't be turned into goals. Inevitable how it finished because the team lacks desire and belief that they can be successful.MK: Burnley will be swapping leagues with Bradford City come the end of this season. 17
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Atlético won't sell Julián Álvarez to Barcelona

  27-08-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Atlético won't sell Julián Álvarez to BarcelonaAtlético de Madrid has released a statement outlining its decision.The club’s words “Unanimous support from the Board of Directors for the club’s strategy.The members of Atlético de Madrid’s Board of Directors have unanimously expressed their full support for the club’s decision not to negotiate Julián Álvarez’s transfer to FC Barcelona. The memb
  
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• Dominik Livakovic’s first words after Barcelona transfer: ‘It’s all just wonderful’

  27-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dominik Livakovic’s first words after Barcelona transfer: ‘It’s all just wonderful’Barcelona have officially secured the signing of Dominik Livakovic, with the Croatian goalkeeper putting pen to paper on a four-year contract with the club.The 31-year-old completed the formalities after visiting the offices of Barcelona president Joan Laporta and was joined at the signing ceremony by sporting director Deco, his deputy Bojan Krkic and vice-chairman for sporting affairs Rafa
  
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• Wolves seal signings of keepers Ruddy and Virginia

  27-08-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Ruddy won promotion with Wolves during his previous spell at Molineux [Getty Images]Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signings of goalkeepers John Ruddy and Joao Virginia before the transfer deadline passes next Tuesday.The Championship outfit, who have allowed Daniel Bentley to join Premier League side Coventry City, welcome back Ruddy, who previously spent five seasons at Molineux.The 39-year-old won promotion with the club in 2017-18 and kept 24 clean sheets as they marched to t
  
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• Liverpool all but confirm second £70m deal to follow Bradley Barcola

  27-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool all but confirm second £70m deal to follow Bradley BarcolaLiverpool have almost certainly confirmed a second deal after Bradley Barcola. The Frenchman's arrival is a bombshell.Liverpool have agreed a deal for Bradley Barcola. The Frenchman is to join from Paris Saint-Germain in a massive move, costing the Reds a guaranteed £100m.That's a sizeable amount and it could go further. There's potential for this one to reach £120m if add-ons are met - and we're obviously hopi
  
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• Arsenal’s top striker target now finally considering move

  27-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s top striker target now finally considering moveJulian Alvarez has finally accepted that Atletico Madrid won’t let him join Barcelona, and he’s now considering a move to Arsenal, according to a report.Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesSpanish outlet Marca report that Julian Alvarez finally sees that his only option to leave Atletico Madrid this summer is to join Arsenal, accepting that his current club won’t let him leave for Barcelona.Alvarez has now missed tw
  
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• Are Moyes and Everton's owners on same page?

  27-08-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton manager David Moyes has said he needs more new players before the transfer window closes [Getty Images]Everton's owners the Friedkin Group are rarely seen and barely heard – so when they announced via chief executive Angus Kinnear that they regarded missing out on European football last season as "failure" it came as a surprise.Not least to manager David Moyes.Everton were in one of the nine European places on offer to English clubs when Merlin Rohl gave them the lead against Sunde
  
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• Swans sign Canada midfielder Eustaquio from Porto

  27-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Eustaquio helped Canada reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time this summer having also played at the 2022 tournament[Getty Images]Swansea City have signed Porto midfielder Stephen Eustaquio for an undisclosed fee, which is understood to be about £3.4m.The Canada international, 29, has agreed a two-year deal with the option for a further 12 months at the Championship club.Eustaquio's arrival looks like something of a coup for Swansea given his experience at club and
  
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• Two Potential Surprise Packages in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League

  27-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Potential Surprise Packages in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions LeagueParis Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their status as Europe’s most dominant team on August 12th when they defeated Europa League winners Aston Villa to claim a second straight UEFA Super Cup title in Salzburg. The Parisians successfully defended their Champions League trophy back in May when they beat Arsenal on penalties in Budapest, and now they have become just the second team in the last 35 years to successfully secure b
  
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• Revealed: Roma had pursued Spence before signing Molina

  27-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Roma had pursued Spence before signing MolinaRoma’s transfer window is almost complete. With just hours to go, the Giallorossi can be considered strengthened in various areas of the pitch, but they’re still missing a much-needed right-footed left-back. After signing Castro and Koulierakis, Sporting Director Tony D’Amico focused on the right-back following Celik’s departure. According to Riccardo Trevisani on Radio Manà Manà, the Giallorossi had rea
  
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• Official | Bayer Leverkusen loan Ernest Poku to Beşiktaş, four more B04 departures possible

  27-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Bayer Leverkusen loan Ernest Poku to Beşiktaş, four more B04 departures possibleBayer Leverkusen have officially confirmed the departure of Dutch attacker Ernest Poku to Beşiktaş. The 22-year-old joins the Turkish giants on a season-long loan after only one year at the BayArena. Kicker reports that Beşiktaş will pay a €3m loan fee, while the agreement also contains a conditional €20m purchase obligation. The precise conditions required
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool closing in on move for defender

  27-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool closing in on move for defenderLiverpool move enters final stagesThe deal appears to have reached its final phase after Jikiemi recently announced his departure from Celtic. Liverpool academy expert Lewis Bower provided the clearest indication yet that the move is approaching completion.Bower wrote on X: “Following up on Dara Jikiemi, his transfer to Liverpool is expected to be fully finalised soon. The centre-back recently announced his departure from Celtic.”T
  
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• 📺 Thursday: Gre-Nal in the Copa do Brasil, Barça and Chelsea in action

  27-08-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Thursday: Gre-Nal in the Copa do Brasil, Barça and Chelsea in actionTOP HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAYENGLISH LEAGUE CUP3:30 PM - Chelsea vs. Luton Town - ESPN and Disney+SPANISH LEAGUE3:30 PM - Celta de Vigo vs. Osasuna - YouTube (CazéTV)4:00 PM - Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao - YouTube (CazéTV)COPA DO BRASIL8:00 PM - Internacional vs. Grêmio - Prime Video and OneFootball (outside Brazil)OTHER MATCHESEGYPTIAN LEAGUE1:45 PM - Pyramids vs. Abu Qair Semad - YT (Link Alv
  
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• Ng a step closer to securing Singapore citizenship

  27-08-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Perry Ng joined Cardiff City in January 2021 [Getty Images]Cardiff City defender Perry Ng says he is closer to achieving his ambition of playing for Singapore.Liverpool-born Ng qualifies through his paternal grandfather and has long held the desire to play for the Lions and make his mark at international level.The 30-year-old defender received his Singapore permanent resident status in March 2025 and has since applied for citizenship via the Foreign Sports Talent Scheme.Ng has previously spoke o
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona teenage prodigy registered as a first-team player

  27-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona teenage prodigy registered as a first-team playerAs FC Barcelona get set to face Athletic Club later tonight in La Liga, the club have completed the registration of teenage starlet Xavi Espart as a first-team player.Indeed, the versatile La Masia prodigy has been registered as a player of the senior squad with La Liga, and is expected to debut his new No. 12 shirt tonight against the Basque outfit.Espart made his first-team breakthrough last season, making a solid impression
  
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• Official: Lazio sign Pinamonti in permanent transfer from Sassuolo

  27-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Lazio sign Pinamonti in permanent transfer from SassuoloLazio have officially announced their permanent acquisition of centre-forward Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo.Official: Pinamonti is Lazio’s new no.9“Lazio announced that it has acquired the sporting rights to the player Andrea Pinamonti on a permanent basis from Sasusolo,” read a brief statement on the Biancocelesti website on Thursday morning.VERONA, ITALY – OCTOBER 03: Andrea Pinamonti of Sassuolo celebra
  
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• Milan issue transfer ultimatum to unwanted trio of Gimenez, Fofana and Tomori

  27-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan issue transfer ultimatum to unwanted trio of Gimenez, Fofana and TomoriMilan have made it clear that Santiago Gimenez, Youssouf Fofana and Fikayo Tomori are not part of the club’s plans for the 2026-27 season and the latest updates on Thursday claim that the Rossoneri are prepared to exile them from the first-team squad if they do not leave before the end of the summer transfer window.Gimenez, Fofana and Tomori at risk of Milan exileMilan still have plenty of work to do in the final
  
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• Manchester United ready to offer €50m for Real Madrid midfielder

  27-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United ready to offer €50m for Real Madrid midfielderReal Madrid are likely to have a very quiet end to the summer transfer window, having done almost all of their required business. They had wanted to pursue a top-level midfielder addition, but after missing out on Enzo Fernandez and Rodri, they decided to proceed with what they have – although they could now be forced to re-enter the market.As things stand, Real Madrid will only make another signing if someone leaves. Jos
  
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• Former Spain captain Morata closing in on move to 2nd division Leganes

  27-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Spain captain Morata closing in on move to 2nd division LeganesThursday’s reports claim that former Spain national team captain Alvaro Morata has agreed to join Spanish 2nd division side CD Leganes and now they and Como are discussing the division of the player’s salary.Morata agreed to Leganes move, Como discussing division of salaryMorata is widely expected to leave Como by the end of the summer transfer window. He had joined on a season-long loan deal from Milan last summer
  
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• Barnsley sign Blackburn defender O'Riordan on loan

  27-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor O'Riordan joined Blackburn Rovers from Crewe in January 2024 [Getty Images]Barnsley have signed Blackburn defender Connor O'Riordan on a season-long loan deal, with an option to make it permanent in the summer.The 22-year-old, who has represented Republic of Ireland up to Under-21 level, spent the first half of last season on loan in League One with Doncaster.He returned to Blackburn in January and made six appearances in all competitions for the Championship side.O'Riordan could make his
  
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• Barcelona exit imminent for promising defender as he keeps fans guessing over Elche move: ‘You’ll find out soon’

  27-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona exit imminent for promising defender as he keeps fans guessing over Elche move: ‘You’ll find out soon’Alvaro Cortes appears to be closing in on his Barcelona exit after the young defender was left out of the squad and subsequently departed the club’s training ground, according to SPORT.The 19-year-old’s future has been the subject of growing speculation in recent days, with Elche emerging as one of the strongest options for the centre-back. Notably, C
  
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• 2026-27 Champions League draw: Who could Inter, Napoli, Roma and Como face?

  27-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026-27 Champions League draw: Who could Inter, Napoli, Roma and Como face?The draw for the 2026-27 Champions League league phase will take place on Thursday evening: Here is everything that Inter, Napoli, Roma and Como need to know about the process and their potential opponents.The top four sides from the 2025-26 Serie A season have earned a spot in the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League, and in a dramatic twist in the final few weeks of the previous campaign, there will be no Milan or Ju
  
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• Are Moyes and Everton's owners on the same page?

  27-08-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton manager David Moyes has said he needs more new players before the transfer window closes [Getty Images]Everton's owners the Friedkin Group are rarely seen and barely heard – so when they announced via chief executive Angus Kinnear that they regarded missing out on European football last season as "failure" it came as a surprise.Not least to manager David Moyes.Everton were in one of the nine European places on offer to English clubs when Merlin Rohl gave them the lead against Sunde
  
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• Barcelona ready to reward two young stars with new contracts after impressing Hansi Flick

  27-08-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona ready to reward two young stars with new contracts after impressing Hansi FlickBarcelona are preparing to reward two of their emerging young talents after their impressive performances during pre-season, with Xavi Espart and Brian Farinas both willing to open talks over new and improved contracts.According to SPORT, Barcelona sporting director Deco and the club’s hierarchy have informed both players’ representatives of their intention to improve their salary conditions afte
  
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• Preston 'need five signings' as McCann suffers blow

  27-08-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ali McCann played 26 Championship games for Preston last season [Getty Images]Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom wants the club to make five new signings before the transfer window closes.The 4-0 home Carabao Cup loss to Everton on Wednesday was North End's third successive defeat and underlined the limitations of the current squad.The loss of midfielder Ali McCann to a hamstring injury after coming on as a substitute has only served to add to their problems."It's not ideal. We're real
  
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• Grounding at St Mirren shaped my Villa captaincy - McGinn

  27-08-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland midfielder John McGinn says his grounding at St Mirren has enormously helped him as Aston Villa captain.McGinn came through the academy in Paisley before breaking into the first team, where he won the League Cup in the 2012-13 season and made almost 100 appearances.Three years at Hibs followed before a move to Villa in 2018, establishing himself as a crucial player in the Premier League. McGinn, 31, became Villa captain in 2022 and led the club to Europa League success last season."It w
  
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• Here we go: Real Madrid set to sign 21-year-old Ghanaian talent as player completes medical

  27-08-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go: Real Madrid set to sign 21-year-old Ghanaian talent as player completes medicalReal Madrid have been quite busy shoring up the senior team this summer, with the club making no less than six new signings so far.But the club are equally keen on reinforcing their ranks at RM Castilla, which has witnessed a mass exodus of sorts, with several youngsters leaving for more game time elsewhere.It was reported earlier this week that Real Madrid are closing in on the capture of defender Oscar N
  
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• Liverpool close in on £120m deal for PSG's Barcola

  27-08-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola has helped Paris St-Germain win the Champions League in the past two seasons [Getty Images]Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee that could rise to £120m. Sources have indicated to BBC Sport that talks have progressed in the last 48 hours and a full agreement is now close for the France forward. PSG had valued the 23-year-old at £145m but Liverpool are poised to agree a package that will be worth a minimum of £
  
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• Wrexham complete signings of Ekomie and Kabore

  27-08-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jacques Ekomie (left) and Issa Kabore (right) are two of five senior signings made by Wrexham so far this summer [Wrexham AFC]Wrexham have completed the signings of Issa Kabore from Manchester City and Jacques Ekomie from Angers.Burkina Faso international Kabore featured 32 times across all competitions during a loan spell with Wrexham in 2025-26 and has now signed a three-year deal with the club."I'm very happy to be back. It feels good to be here again," said right wing-back Kabore."Everybody
  
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