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• Sky: Atalanta hold talks with Noa Lang’s agent in Zingonia over Napoli exit

  22-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky: Atalanta hold talks with Noa Lang’s agent in Zingonia over Napoli exitSerie A side Atalanta meet with Napoli man Noa Lang’s entourage to discuss a possible transfer this summer. According to a report by Sky Italia via Calcio Napoli 24, Noa Lang’s agent, Ali Barat, met with representatives from Atalanta today at their training ground in Zingonia in hopes of securing a possible verbal agreement on personal terms. Napoli have not yet provided the ‘green light’ to
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool talks for phenomenal £55m Real Madrid star

  22-08-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool talks for phenomenal £55m Real Madrid starLiverpool are active in the forward market. Last week bids went in for Yankuba Minteh but so far Brighton haven’t been tempted to sell. The 22-year-old was the subject of an initial £50m approach from sporting director Richard Hughes.That was swiftly knocked back - but the 2024/25 Premier League champions didn’t hang around. Another offer of £60m went in and Brighton again sent that bid to
  
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• Serie A | Inter 4-1 Monza: Quality shows in the end for Champions

  22-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Inter 4-1 Monza: Quality shows in the end for ChampionsInter recovered from a shaky first half to crush Monza 4-1 including spectacular Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Pio Esposito goals, on John Stones’ debut.The Nerazzurri won the Domestic Double last season and were eager to get off to a good start, although none of the new signings were ready to play here, with only John Stones on the bench, as Djed Spence and Curtis Jones saluted their fans.MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Joh
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi reaction — What did Tottenham Hotspur boss say after brutal debut blowout?

  22-08-2026 20:25 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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• Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against Espanyol – three new signings start

  22-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against Espanyol – three new signings startReal Madrid will finally kick off their 2026/27 La Liga campaign tonight with an away fixture against RCD Espanyol.In what marks the first official match of Jose Mourinho’s second tenure at the club, the Portuguese tactician has announced the starting lineup that will take the field at the RCDE Stadium.Three new signings featureAs expected, as many as three Real Madrid summer signings start in the openi
  
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• West Ham woe and why Millwall are team to beat - McLean's EFL takeaways

  22-08-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Former Peterborough United and Hull City striker - and Final Score pundit - Aaron McLean gives his five takeaways following Saturday's action in the Championship, League One and League Two.West Ham's woesNuno Espirito Santo's West Ham missed a 93rd-minute penalty in their home loss to Charlton [Getty Images]West Ham have made a disappointing start to the Championship season following relegation from the Premier League. After squandering a two-goal lead in their opening draw against Burnley,
  
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• Heckingbottom admits Preston came up short in loss

  22-08-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom admitted Wolves had a little too much for his side in their clash at Deepdale, which ended 3-1 in the visitors' favour.Wolves, whose eight-year stay in the Premier League ended last season, looked comfortable and in control for large periods as they condemned North End to their second defeat from their two opening Championship fixtures.Heckingbottom told BBC Radio Lancashire: "Tough one. We huffed and puffed and really tried and competed."When they opene
  
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• Inter Milan president shuts the door on Barcelona-Lautaro Martinez rumours: ‘Shouldn’t even be any talk’

  22-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan president shuts the door on Barcelona-Lautaro Martinez rumours: ‘Shouldn’t even be any talk’Inter Milan president Giuseppe Marotta has responded to reports linking Lautaro Martinez with FC Barcelona, making it clear that the Argentine striker will not leave the club during this transfer window.Lautaro has emerged as a potential Plan B for the Blaugrana after their move for his compatriot Julian Alvarez has become complicated doe to Atletico Madrid’s stance.The
  
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• De Gea sends message after Manchester United’s 2-0 loss against Hull

  22-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Gea sends message after Manchester United’s 2-0 loss against HullPremier League club Manchester United fell to a shock 2-0 defeat away against newly-promoted Hull City in their season opener on Saturday afternoon, and former goalkeeper David De Gea, now with Fiorentina, appears to have weighed in with a message of support after full-time.De Gea urges for calm at Manchester UnitedUnited were beaten by two first-half strikes from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy in East Yorkshire in their first
  
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• Ex-West Brom midfielder Castro, 25, dies during friendly

  22-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Quevin Castro joined West Brom in 2021 [Getty Images]Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro has died at the age of 25 after collapsing during a match in Portugal. Castro fell to the ground during the first half of third-tier Real Sport Clube's friendly against top-flight side Estrela de Amadora at the Estadio das Seixas in Lisbon on Saturday.The Lisbon Football Association (AFL) said that Castro "passed away this morning during the pre-season friendly".Real Sport Clube said the midfielder was
  
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• Video: Italy talent Kayode sends Brentford 3-0 up against Tottenham

  22-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Italy talent Kayode sends Brentford 3-0 up against TottenhamItaly U21 star Michael Kayode was on hand to send Brentford 3-0 up against Tottenham Hotspur in their first Premier League game of the 2026-27 season, piling more misery on Roberto De Zerbi in the Spurs dugout.Kayode was in the right place at the right time to get a leg to the ball from the second phase of a corner to put Brentford 3-0 up against Tottenham three minutes into the second half at the Gtech Community Stadium.His effo
  
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• Real Madrid star Trent opens up on abuse from Liverpool fans, World Cup snub: ‘I was properly gutted’

  22-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Trent opens up on abuse from Liverpool fans, World Cup snub: ‘I was properly gutted’The last year has been a difficult one for Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold.The right-back secured a dream move away from Liverpool to the Spanish capital club in June 2025, but the transfer did not go down well with the Merseyside faithful.As a result, the 27-year-old defender was subjected all kinds of abuse from fans online, while he also saw his mural in Liverpool being def
  
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• Fluminense named for clash with Remo at the Maracanã

  22-08-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fluminense named for clash with Remo at the MaracanãFluminense and Remo have announced their lineups for this Saturday’s (22) clash at 4 p.m. at the Maracanã, for the 24th round of the Brasileirão.Premiere will broadcast the match. And you can follow the main updates in real time in the card below.
  The teams are on opposite ends of the table. Flu are fourth with 38 points. Remo are 18th with 23 points.Fluminense lineupFluminense have two absences due to suspension: rig
  
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• 'No button to press' - Glasner and Forest must find stability

  22-08-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oliver Glasner took charge of Forest for the first time in the Premier League [Reuters]Oliver Glasner stood in the centre circle after the final whistle and applauded the rapidly emptying City Ground.It was almost apologetic from the Austrian after his first Premier League game asNottingham Forest manager ended in frustration with a late defeat to Leeds. There was the contrast to Leeds manager Daniel Farke's celebrations with the away fans after Anton Stach's free-kick deceived Matz Sels with tw
  
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• Parkinson admits no guarantees of Wrexham signings

  22-08-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Parkinson has entered his sixth season as Wrexham manager [Rex Features]Phil Parkinson is remaining calm over Wrexham's bid for late transfer businessdespite admitting there is no guarantee of new additions.The manager had spoken of the difficulty of the transfer window for Wrexham in the build-up to Saturday's 1-1 draw with Watford.He reiterated the north Wales club are having to battle for the signings they want after his side were frustrated at the Racecourse in front of watching co-chai
  
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• Mateta claims final year of Palace deal is invalid

  22-08-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jean-Philippe Mateta's Crystal Palace contract runs until June 2027 [Getty Images]Jean-Philippe Mateta is arguing the remainder of his Crystal Palace contract is invalid and has taken his case to Fifa.Multiple sources have told BBC Sport that the France international has launched an official challenge over the validity of the final 10 months on his Selhurst Park deal, which expires in June 2027.Mateta - who started Palace's Premier League opener at Everton on Saturday - signed for the club in 20
  
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• ✅ Genoa-Napoli, Parma-Cagliari: XIs, De Bruyne, Maldini, Meichtry 👀

  22-08-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Genoa-Napoli, Parma-Cagliari: XIs, De Bruyne, Maldini, Meichtry 👀Massimiliano Allegri's adventure on the Napoli bench officially begins tonight with the clash at Marassi, where the Azzurri face Daniele De Rossi's Genoa. The Livorno-born coach starts again after his experience at Milan and takes over the important legacy left by Antonio Conte. The Partenopei head into their league opener after a good pre-season in which they won practically all of their friendlies, apart from one
  
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• ✅ Genoa-Napoli and Parma-Cagliari, XIs out: De Bruyne, Maldini 👀

  22-08-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Genoa-Napoli and Parma-Cagliari, XIs out: De Bruyne, Maldini 👀Massimiliano Allegri’s adventure on the Napoli bench officially begins tonight with the clash at Marassi, where the Azzurri take on Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa. The Livorno-born coach starts again after his experience at Milan and takes over the important legacy left by Antonio Conte. The Partenopei head into their league opener after a good pre-season in which they won practically every friendly they played,
  
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• 🚨 Dortmund-Bayern XIs: Sabitzer and Saibari on the bench!

  22-08-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Dortmund-Bayern XIs: Sabitzer and Saibari on the bench!Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich face off in the German Super Cup.
  This is how the two teams will line up for the first title to be contested in Germany.BORUSSIA DORTMUND XIBAYERN MUNICH XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Journalist denies speculation linking Barcelona midfield star to a late Juventus move

  22-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist denies speculation linking Barcelona midfield star to a late Juventus moveBarcelona’s massive coup to sign Spain’s captain Rodri has changed the entire equation within the squad.The Catalans, at least on paper, now possess one of the strongest midfields in all of Europe, with the trifecta of Rodri, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong, complimented by more attacking midfielders such as Gavi, Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo.However, Rodri’s arrival is set to dampen De Jong’s ro
  
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• Cabango gives Swansea fresh centre-back concern

  22-08-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Cabango was a regular in central defence last season alongside Cameron Burgess, who looks set to miss the entire 2026-27 campaign through injury [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Swansea City have a fresh injury concern in central defence after Ben Cabango was forced off during their goalless draw with Sheffield United.Club captain Cabango left the field midway through the second half after injuring his heel in a challenge.The 26-year-old's early exit saw youngster Filip Lissah switch from right-bac
  
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• Barry-Murphy expects Cardiff to make signing soon

  22-08-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff were without a recognised centre-back at Derby County [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy expects the Bluebirds to complete a signing before their Carabao Cup second-round tie against Norwich City on Tuesday, 25 August (19:00 BST).Barry-Murphy, 48, was coy about which position Cardiff will strengthen, but did confirm they are actively looking to sign a centre-back, after being left without a recognised option for their 2-2 draw at Derby County.Full-backs Perry
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool are days away from £72m forward deal

  22-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool are days away from £72m forward dealLiverpool’s stated aim for this current transfer window has always bee adding one-v-one quality out wide. Mohamed Salah leaving the club on a free transfer left a gaping hole in the attack and one which has yet to be filled.Richard Hughes has managed to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna - triggering the Spain FIFA World Cup winner’s £34m clause - but more work is needed.Liverpool chasing Barcola and Minte
  
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• Bolton boss Schumacher reacts to draw at QPR

  22-08-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher spoke to BBC Radio Manchester after his side's goalless draw at QPR.For a written selection of his quotes, click here.All the latest Bolton Wanderers news
  
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• Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds: What Glasner said

  22-08-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Well, it was the game I expected. "The one situation that will decide and one set-piece will decide. It was a game with very rare chances. Really disappointed, but this is what we have to expect today."It felt like in the second half that we controlled the game better. Moments where they didn't play in our half, we played more in their half. "At the end, after the throw-in, then two mistakes, a free-kick and anything can h
  
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• Barcelona out-of-favour midfielder stuck between a rock and a hard place

  22-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona out-of-favour midfielder stuck between a rock and a hard placeBarcelona have been largely successful in offloading unwanted stars going into the new season, as made evident by the departures of Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo and others.However, the club have still not been able to resolve the future of Marc Casado, who is certainly not a part of Hansi Flick’s plans for the new season.With the season already underway, Casado faces an important couple of weeks ahead as he loo
  
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• Bad news as Liverpool forward injured after signing new contract deal

  22-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bad news as Liverpool forward injured after signing new contract dealLiverpool have got a gap on the right side of their attack. Mohamed Salah left the club having reached an agreement to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early.And while deals are currently alive for both Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh it remains to be seen who ends up filling the right-wing role in the long term.Josh Abe: A star in the makingLiverpool have got one contender who - in time - will come into con
  
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• Flick identifies Bundesliga star as his preferred choice to strengthen Barcelona defence

  22-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick identifies Bundesliga star as his preferred choice to strengthen Barcelona defenceWith Rodri and Joao Cancelo already in the bag, all that’s left for Barcelona to do this summer is to secure the signing of a new striker.However, given the events in the market so far, including the loan of Ronald Araujo, the club have not completely ruled out signing a new centre-back as well.A lot of it depends on the pursuit of a new striker, but Barcelona, in fact, remain open to signing a new cent
  
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• ⚠️ Talks progress, and BRAZUCA moves closer to Manchester City

  22-08-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ Talks progress, and BRAZUCA moves closer to Manchester CityThe Premier League is set to get ANOTHER Brazilian. Forward Allan is close to leaving Palmeiras for Manchester City.The deal has progressed, and the English giant is expected to pay 40 million euros (R$ 240 million) for the 22-year-old player.The information comes from journalist André Hernan.If the deal goes through, Allan could take Savinho’s spot — with Savinho on his way to Tottenham for 100 million
  
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• ⚠️ Deal advances, and Brazilian nears Manchester City

  22-08-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ Deal advances, and Brazilian nears Manchester CityThe Premier League is set to have ANOTHER Brazilian. Forward Allan is close to leaving Palmeiras for Manchester City.The deal has progressed, and the English giants are expected to pay 40 million euros (R$ 240 million) for the 22-year-old player.The information comes from journalist André Hernan.If the deal goes through, Allan could take the spot of another Brazilian.Savinho is on his way out to Tottenham for 100 million eu
  
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