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• Serie A | Udinese 1-1 Como: Fabregas held to disappointing draw

  22-08-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Udinese 1-1 Como: Fabregas held to disappointing drawUdinese held Como to a 1-1 draw with both teams wasting golden opportunities to take all three points, as Tasos Douvikas cancelled out the Hassane Kamara chip.After being the surprise outfit of last season, the Lariani had invested heavily over the summer to prepare for Champions League football. Trevoh Chalobah, Yan Couto and Luis Milla were all thrown straight into the starting XI for their debuts, while Nico Paz was also given the
  
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• Is Barry emerging as frontman Everton can finally count on?

  22-08-2026 22:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There were fewer than 15 minutes remaining in Everton's Premier League opening-game win over Crystal Palace when supporters had one final reason to rise to their feet.The stadium announcer at Hill Dickinson Stadium had just revealed that match-winner Thierno Barry would be leaving the field to be replaced by Beto.As he made his way off the pitch, the 23-year-old Frenchman took a moment to soak up the acclaim from the blue half of Merseyside after delivering a performance of huge significance.Whe
  
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• Tote bags & derby wins - how Pressley has defied Dundee expectations

  22-08-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steven Pressley and his Dundee players made the short walk to Tannadice before their derby victory [SNS]Tote bag over the shoulder and grinning ear to ear, Steven Pressley led his players the short walk down Tannadice Street for Saturday's Dundee derby.Twelve months prior, the head coach was still trying to win over disgruntled fans of the Dens Park club after his arrival sparked fury among the unconvinced support.Then followed a League Cup group exit after back-to-back defeats to lower-league o
  
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• Bayern Munich silence the Yellow Wall and win the Super Cup 🇩🇪

  22-08-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich silence the Yellow Wall and win the Super Cup 🇩🇪Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1, silenced the Yellow Wall at Signal Iduna Park, and were crowned German Cup champions.Nathaniel Brown and Michael Olise scored the goals this Saturday (22). Fábio Silva pulled one back for BVB in the second half.The Bavarian giants reached 12 Super Cup TITLES. Dortmund, the second-most successful club, remained stuck on six titles.
  Bayern Munich controlled the action in t
  
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• Everton Lose 16-Year-Old Winger To Premier League Rival: Setback For The Toffees

  22-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Lose 16-Year-Old Winger To Premier League Rival: Setback For The ToffeesEverton are facing another uncomfortable academy setback, with Aston Villa closing in on a deal for highly-rated 16-year-old winger Jake Doughty. According to The Athletic’s Jacob Tanswell and Paddy Boyland, Villa are now completing the final stages of an agreement for the teenager, who has emerged as one of the more exciting prospects to come through Everton’s Finch Farm setup.The deal isn’t done j
  
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• De Zerbi learns cash alone cannot fix Spurs' losing mentality

  22-08-2026 22:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs coach Roberto De Zerbi in despair as his new-look side slump to a heavy defeat at Brentford on the opening day of the Premier League season. [Reuters]Roberto De Zerbi may have spent close to £400m by the time his Tottenham Hotspur rebuild is complete – but it took just his side's first Premier League game of the season to prove all the money in the world is no guaranteed cure for a losing mentality.De Zerbi, by his own admission, confirmed his role was more psychologist than co
  
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• Could Brooks be Crusaders' next Scottish sensation?

  22-08-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was always going to be difficult for Crusaders to find a replacement for the prolific Fraser Bryden, who left the club after one season to join League Two side Chesterfield earlier this summer.Bryden had come in to take over as the Crues' main goal threat from fellow Scot Kieran Offord, who is now at Linfield after a dazzling half-season on loan at Seaview.The 22-year-old hit the ground running, with 23 goals in his one and only season in north Belfast helping them to maintain their place in
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms African star has agreed to join Liverpool

  22-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms African star has agreed to join LiverpoolAn African star has agreed to join Liverpool, according to Fabrizio Romano. Let's be honest, this window has been a bit of a mess for Richard Hughes and his recruitment team. Saying things haven't gone to plan would probably be putting it mildly.By this point, Liverpool would have hoped to have shifted some of their fringe players and brought in the reinforcements the squad badly needs.In an ideal world, Yan Diomande would already
  
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• Aston Villa Eye Free Agent Midfielder In Late Summer Push: Good Option For Unai Emery?

  22-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Eye Free Agent Midfielder In Late Summer Push: Good Option For Unai Emery?Aston Villa are in active talks to sign Leon Goretzka on a free transfer, with negotiations expected to move forward this weekend, according to journalist John Townley.Aston Villa in talks to sign Goretzka on a free transferThe 31-year-old Germany international left Bayern Munich this summer after eight years in Bavaria. 15major trophies. 48 appearances in his final season. And now, remarkably, no transfer fee.
  
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• Harwood-Bellis misses Saints win amid interest

  22-08-2026 22:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton rejected a bid from Aston Villa for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis [Getty Images]Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has described defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis as an "absolute professional" but said it is "normal" to have "many emotions and thoughts going through your head" while there is interest from other clubs.England international Harwood-Bellis was not in Southampton's matchday squad for Saturday's Championship victory over Stoke City.The 24-year-old centre-back has had two b
  
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• Fabregas: ‘Not many teams will win in Udine, we haven’t won for three years’

  22-08-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabregas: ‘Not many teams will win in Udine, we haven’t won for three years’Cesc Fabregas made sure to remind supporters that not many teams pick up three points when they have to play away in Udine after Como recorded a 1-1 draw against Udinese in their first Serie A match of the 2026-27 season: ‘Not many teams will win here’.Hassane Kamara sent Udinese 1-0 up half an hour into today’s game at the Bluenergy Stadium, which Tasos Douvikas levelled out 10 minute
  
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• 😱 Tottenham collapse under De Zerbi: 3-0 v Brentford, Kinsky howler 👎

  22-08-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Tottenham collapse under De Zerbi: 3-0 v Brentford, Kinsky howler 👎Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham crash badly on debut against Brentford: 3-0 thanks to goals from Lewis-Potter, Janelt and Kayode. A defeat that could have been even heavier, given that Igor Thiago missed a penalty with the result already beyond doubt.Despite the €267 million spent in the summer (with another €87 million to be added for Savinho and, probably, more than €80 million for Marmoush),
  
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• Pedro To Spearhead Alonso’s Attack | 3-4-3 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Fulham

  22-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pedro To Spearhead Alonso’s Attack | 3-4-3 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs FulhamChelsea will clash heads with Fulham at Craven Cottage this Monday night as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Blues managed to earn an impressive 3-1 win over Real Sociedad recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Xabi Alonso will opt for the 3-4-3 formation and is expected to name a strong first XI for this clash. Hence, Joao Pedro will spearhead
  
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• Chivu: ‘Inter needed to get rid of the rust, Lautaro doesn’t need my help’

  22-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu: ‘Inter needed to get rid of the rust, Lautaro doesn’t need my help’Inter head coach Cristian Chivu says that his side needed 45 minutes to dust off the cobwebs in their first Serie A match of the season, but says that he is pleased with the ‘fluidity’ that he saw from his team in the second half of their 4-1 win over Monza on Saturday evening.The Nerazzurri began their Serie A title defence with a statement 4-1 victory over newly-promoted Monza in San Siro th
  
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• West Ham United Eye £18m Sale As Crystal Palace Push Hard: Should The Hammers Let Him Leave?

  22-08-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United Eye £18m Sale As Crystal Palace Push Hard: Should The Hammers Let Him Leave?Crystal Palace are making a serious push to sign Soungoutou Magassa from West Ham United, with negotiations now at an active stage. Journalist Fabrice Hawkins confirmed the report, revealing the Eagles have maintained contact with West Ham for a considerable period to get their heads around the structure of a potential deal, and they are now ready to push it across the line.West Ham United face fres
  
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• Toulouse man's baffling miss against Lyon 🤯

  22-08-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toulouse man's baffling miss against Lyon 🤯The kind of play that makes you think even we would have scored...The Ligue 1 season kicked off this weekend, and Toulouse fans surely thought their campaign was going to get off to a flying start with a goal against OL in the first half on Saturday night.After a shot hit the post around the half-hour mark, Ivorian defender Christ Tapé, a summer signing who stood out in the first half, found himself alone in front of an empty net with the
  
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• A Toulouse player's unbelievable miss against Lyon 🤯

  22-08-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Toulouse player's unbelievable miss against Lyon 🤯The kind of play that makes you think even we would have scored...The Ligue 1 season got underway this weekend, and Toulouse fans surely thought their season was going to get off to a flying start with a goal against OL in the first half on Saturday night.After a shot off the post around the half-hour mark, Ivorian defender Christ Tapé, a summer signing who stood out throughout the first half, found himself alone in front of an e
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool could face Man City in battle for Premier League star

  22-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool could face Man City in battle for Premier League starLiverpool Face Manchester City Interest in Yankuba Minteh TransferLiverpool’s pursuit of Yankuba Minteh could yet become more complicated, with Manchester City understood to be admirers of the Brighton winger.The Reds have already seen two offers rejected for the 22-year-old, including a package worth £60million, as Andoni Iraola looks to strengthen his attacking options following Mohamed Salah’s departu
  
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• Brentford 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur: What de Zerbi and Gray said

  22-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Bad game. We lost and suffered the difference in the duels. It was the key of this game. We didn't fight in the right way. Maybe credit to them because it's the best quality Brentford have."Our physical condition was not at the right level for all players because many came later after the World Cup and there were many new players in the squad and first XI. But we have to analyse this game better because we can't play this way
  
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• 📈 Brown nets first-ever Bayern goal to repay Kompany's faith

  22-08-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📈 Brown nets first-ever Bayern goal to repay Kompany's faith German juggernaut Bayern Munich have put themselves in the driver's seat during their DFB Supercup clash against rival Borussia Dortmund ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.
  The annual curtain raiser featuring the two biggest clubs in the country has, unfortunately for Die Schwarzgelben supporters, reverted to familiar territory after Vincent Kompany's men went into the dressing room at halftime completely in cont
  
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• Report: Man United interested in moves for two defenders before transfer window shuts

  22-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United interested in moves for two defenders before transfer window shutsManchester United left-back hunt sharpens with Alejandro Balde and David Raum under considerationManchester United are pushing forward with plans to strengthen at left-back this summer, with talkSPORT reporting that Alejandro Balde and David Raum have emerged as credible alternatives after Lewis Hall became increasingly difficult to prise away from Newcastle United.Recruitment in that area has been a priority at
  
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• Rangers Identify This Turkish Attacker As A Summer Target: Why He Would Bolster Their Squad

  22-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Identify This Turkish Attacker As A Summer Target: Why He Would Bolster Their SquadIf a recent report from the Turkish outlet Takvim is true, Rangers are plotting a summer move for Oguz Aydin. But they are not alone in the hunt, with Dutch giants Feyenoord, Spanish side Espanyol and the Bundesliga outfit Hamburg also keeping close tabs on the Fenerbahce attacker.Born in the Netherlands, the 25-year-old Turkiye international progressed through AZ’s academy ranks before moving to Buc
  
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• ⚠️ As termination is weighed up, Corinthians punish Depay over fire at HQ

  22-08-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ As termination is weighed up, Corinthians punish Depay over fire at HQ"Peace" is not a word that tends to appear often in Corinthians news coverage.In the week that Timão managed to renew Memphis Depay’s contract and secure a heroic qualification for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Copa Libertadores, things behind the scenes at the São Paulo club remain in "turmoil."That is because, on the night of last Friday (21), the Dutch forward released the song "Don't Pan
  
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• Former Manchester United talent Willy Kambwala nearing Como move

  22-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester United talent Willy Kambwala nearing Como moveSerie A side Como continue to try to bolster their backline, having already signed Trevoh Chalobah. They are now nearing a deal for ex-Manchester United player Willy Kambwala.The talent did make some first-team appearances for the Red Devils before moving to Villarreal.He hasn’t quite lived up to his potential but regardless, Como have come calling for him.Matteo Moretto has now reported that the lakeside club are now closing
  
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• 📸 Kompany gamble pays off! Brown scores as Bayern's No 10

  22-08-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Kompany gamble pays off! Brown scores as Bayern's No 10Vincent Kompany caused a small surprise with his lineup for the Supercup against BVB. Despite Musiala’s absence, new signing Ismael Saibari was not in the starting XI. Instead, the other high-profile signing, Nathaniel Brown, got the nod. And in a position where absolutely no one would have expected to see him. The former SGE player started as a No. 10 rather than at full-back. And with this unusual decision, Vincent Kompany
  
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• 📸 Kompany experiment pays off, Brown scores as Bayern No 10

  22-08-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Kompany experiment pays off, Brown scores as Bayern No 10Vincent Kompany caused a small surprise with his lineup for the Supercup against BVB. Despite Musiala’s absence, new signing Ismael Saibari was not in the starting XI.Instead, the other high-profile transfer, Nathaniel Brown, got the nod. And in a position where hardly anyone would have expected to see him. The former SGE player started in the No. 10 role rather than at full-back.But Vincent Kompany absolutely nailed it wit
  
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• Rayados already turn attention to Chicago in the Leagues Cup

  22-08-2026 21:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rayados already turn attention to Chicago in the Leagues CupA painful defeat was the one Rayados suffered in Liga MX against León before heading to the USA to play their Leagues Cup match.
  In the binational tournament, they advanced as the fourth-best ranked Mexican team, so they will face Chicago Fire, who finished in first place in the MLS standings.Monterrey, in addition to fighting for the title, wants a place in the 2027 Concachampions.Almeyda’s project will face its first real
  
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• Liverpool take giant step towards securing Jarell Quansah comeback deal

  22-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool take giant step towards securing Jarell Quansah comeback dealLiverpool have solved their centre-back crisis - for this summer at least. A few weeks back and there appeared to be a storm brewing. Owing to various factors head coach Andoni Iraola was using the likes of Ifeanyi Ndukwe, Mor Talla Ndiaye and Luke Chambers in the middle of his defence.But the department is looking strong for the season ahead - led by Virgil van Dijk, Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo among others.Liverpool wi
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi reaction — Tottenham Hotspur 'were not ready to fight' in Week 1 rout at Brentford

  22-08-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto De Zerbi won't have experienced many surprise disappointments as shocking and gloomy as Tottenham Hotpur's Week 1 loss to Brentford in the Premier League.How much of the hope instilled in Tottenham Hotspur supporters during a busy, spend-happy summer was destroyed by 90 flummoxing minutes in Brentford on Saturday, when Spurs went down early to their organized hosts and never really found any footing?MORE — Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur recap, video highlightsDe Zerbi will have to
  
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• Brooks hits hat-trick as Crues win five-goal thriller

  22-08-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipCrusaders 3 - 2 Portadown FTCrusaders made it back-to-back wins as they came out on top against 10-man Portadown in a five-goal thriller at Seaview.Adam Brooks was the hat-trick hero for the Crues with his first half double seemingly putting the hosts in control against the Ports, who had Finn Flanagan sent off just before the break.David Jeffrey's men came out with renewed purpose for the second half despite their numerical disadvantage and Baris Altintop gave them further hope
  
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