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• Stankovic hails Chivu and expresses delight at Inter return: ‘Something incredible’

  20-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stankovic hails Chivu and expresses delight at Inter return: ‘Something incredible’Aleksandar Stankovic has opened up on the emotion of returning to Inter this summer, describing the move as the fulfilment of the reason he started playing football in the first place.According to Football 360, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the midfielder didn’t hold back when asked how it felt to come home.“For me it was something incredible, the reason I started playing football was because I want
  
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• 🚨Confirmed XIs: the Coliseum kicks off Getafe's European dream

  20-08-2026 19:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed XIs: the Coliseum kicks off Getafe's European dreamThe Coliseum will host a special night this Thursday at 21:00 (16:00 in Argentina) with the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-offs. After a brilliant campaign last season that took them back to Europe, José Bordalás’ side must overcome the tough Partizan Belgrade to secure their place in the final stage. Getafe need to make home advantage count and react after their league setback in Vitoria (a 3
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool move for PSG forward isn’t advanced despite reports

  20-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool move for PSG forward isn’t advanced despite reportsLiverpool Transfer Latest: Ibrahim Mbaye Interest Leaves Bigger Questions Before DeadlineLiverpool’s late-window thinking appears to be entering a decisive phase, and the noise around Ibrahim Mbaye has sharpened focus on a wider issue, the need for attacking reinforcements before the deadline. As first reported by Andy Jones for The Athletic, Liverpool have explored a move for the Paris Saint-Germain winger, tho
  
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• Why first 10 days of new season could tell us a lot about Man Utd

  20-08-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick won 12 out of his 15 games in charge of Manchester United last season [Getty Images]Michael Carrick got on the front foot to dismiss the first of a couple of themes that have run though Manchester United's build-up to the new season.'Ridiculous', was how Carrick assessed the feeling his side have been given a favourable start to the campaign.A trip to play-off winners Hull is followed by an Old Trafford encounter with another newly promoted side in Ipswich."It's not favourable,"
  
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• West Ham urge fans not to sing ‘anti-Palestine’ Manor Solomon chant

  20-08-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United have condemned an “offensive and divisive” chant about Israeli winger Manor Solomon, urging fans not to sing it. The chant, which carries an anti-Palestine message, was sung by some of their supporters who travelled to their away game against Burnley on Sunday.Before the club’s first home game of the Championship season, against Charlton at the London Stadium on Saturday, the club has released a statement asking fans not to take part in any chanting which &ldquo
  
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• Gunners make offer to 'next Kvaratskhelia' Bartishvili

  20-08-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal have made a pre-contract offer to sign Georgia Under-21 international Andria Bartishvili - who has been compared with compatriot and Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.The Gunners have accelerated their interest in the 17-year-old attacker with a view to him arriving in London towards the end of the year when his contract with parent club FC Kolkheti expires.According to sources close to the player, Bartishvili, who is currently on loan at Iberia 1999, is believe
  
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• Daniel Farke breaks silence on Leeds United’s transfer plans

  20-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Farke breaks silence on Leeds United’s transfer plansDaniel Farke Cautiously Optimistic as Leeds United Eye More SigningsDaniel Farke has made it clear where his priorities lie as Leeds United prepare for another Premier League campaign. His own contract can wait. Strengthening the squad, navigating the final days of the transfer window and preparing for Nottingham Forest come first.Leeds begin the new season on Saturday after finishing 14th last term, nine points clear of the releg
  
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• Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa

  20-08-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukyao Saka and Ezri Konsa teamed up with England at the World Cup - and are set to do so again at Arsenal [Getty Images]Arsenal are not standing still as they look to defend their Premier League title.The Gunners have spent more than £100m already, bringing in Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle (£75m) and Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis (£34m) during this transfer window.And they are now set to bring in Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for around £51m.It may seem strange that
  
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• Juventus make Real Madrid full-back their top target – report

  20-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus make Real Madrid full-back their top target – reportReal Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras was one of the players considered as a potential sale at the beginning of the summer. With the signing of Marc Cucurella, the Spaniard appeared to have fallen down the pecking order, and with four left-backs in the squad at the time, a departure for the former Benfica player seemed like a realistic possibility.However, Jose Mourinho chose him to complete the position alongside another high-qu
  
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• Sheff Utd fans in dark as ownership silence goes on

  20-08-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With no clarity on Sheffield United's situation coming from the board, boss Chris Wilder is set to be left to field questions [Getty Images]What a mess. What must Sheffield United fans be thinking?This was supposed to be a fresh start. A proper summer, to make up for the shambles of 12 months ago.Instead what have we got? Claims that the current owners owe the former owners £35m - an amount that has never been disputed. Liquidators being called in. A mystery surrounding the next step.Whene
  
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• Carrick on Rashford, injuries and 'tough start' at newly promoted Hull City

  20-08-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Hull City at the MKM Stadium (kick-off 12:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Marcus Rashford returned "fantastically" to the side and the forward "looks strong, sharp and ready to play football". Carrick added that Rashford, who has not played a Premier League fixture forUnited since December 2024, is "enjoying his football" and could be an option "through the
  
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• Midfielder future decided after showdown talks with Andoni Iraola

  20-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder future decided after showdown talks with Andoni IraolaLiverpool are close to selling Curtis Jones to Inter Milan. The Italian champions have finally managed to work out a deal with the 2024/25 Premier League winners over the homegrown midfielder.Inter will pay £30m inclusive of bonuses and add-ons for the 25-year-old - who inks a five-year, £115k per week deal at San Siro.The move puts plenty of cash into Richard Hughes’ coffers but the flipside is the Anfield side a
  
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• Obiang promoted as former West Ham & Sassuolo midfielder becomes Monza sporting director

  20-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Obiang promoted as former West Ham & Sassuolo midfielder becomes Monza sporting directorAC Monza have confirmed Pedro Obiang as their new sporting director, ending a 16-year playing career to take up his first role in club management.According to the club’s official statement, last season, in which Obiang “helped the biancorossi return to Serie A with 36 appearances and 2 goals, was Obiang’s final season as a player.”Monza described the move as “a new and exciti
  
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• Premier League: five wonderkids set to shine this season 💎

  20-08-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League: five wonderkids set to shine this season 💎Ready to shock the Premier League?On Friday night, the Premier League will be back. As every summer, English clubs have spent big money to secure the services of the most talented and promising players on the planet.On the eve of this new season, we’ve decided to reveal the five gems who, in our view, are going to break out in the Premier League this season.Gonzalo Garcia - Fulham - 22 years oldWe know it: Gonzalo Garcia has
  
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• Premier League: five wonderkids set to break out this season 💎

  20-08-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League: five wonderkids set to break out this season 💎Ready to shake up the Premier League?On Friday night, the Premier League will be back. As every summer, English clubs have spent big to secure the services of the most talented and promising players on the planet.With the new season just around the corner, we’ve decided to reveal the five wonderkids who, in our view, are going to break out in the Premier League this season.Gonzalo Garcia - Fulham - 22 years oldWe know it
  
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• Ex-Rovers winger Hedges reunited with Eustace at Derby

  20-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Hedges has joined Derby on a free transfer [Shutterstock]Ryan Hedges has been reunited with John Eustace at Derby County after joining the Rams on a free transfer.The winger, 31, has signed a one-year deal with Derby with the option of another 12 months.Hedges left Ewood Park when his contract expired in the summer after four years in East Lancashire, where he played under Rams boss Eustace from 2024-2025.The former Welsh international, who won three caps, began pre-season training with the
  
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• Barcelona considering the departure of Man United target as Flick has doubts – report

  20-08-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona considering the departure of Man United target as Flick has doubts – reportEarlier today, Fabrizio Romano reported that Manchester United had shown an interest in signing FC Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde.Indeed, the Red Devils have gotten in touch with the defender’s agent, Jorge Mendes, to enquire about his situation and the conditions for a potential transfer this summer.Barcelona not ruling out saleNow, building on that, journalist Carlos Monfort of SPORT reports t
  
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• SAF could be the answer! Serie B club players may strike; find out

  20-08-2026 19:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAF could be the answer! Serie B club players may strike; find outPonte Preta’s situation in Brazil’s Série B could become even more complicated.Having gone six months without pay, the Campinas club’s players threatened to go on strike last Thursday (19), before the 6-0 loss to Vila Nova. The result kept Macaca on just ten points after 23 matches and at the bottom of the table. The club is virtually relegated to Série C along with América Mineiro.If no
  
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• Jaissle on Dedic, Keegan tributes and Isak's return with Liverpool

  20-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Liverpool at St James' Park (kick-off 16:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:New signing Amar Dedic is "the perfect fit" - and his knowledge of Jaissle's playing style from their time together at Red Bull Salzburg helps.Dedic is ready to play on Sunday, but it comes too soon for Tino Livramento and Joelinton, whom Jaissle expects to be out for a couple of weeks.Ja
  
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• Medical now booked as Liverpool deal edges closer

  20-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Medical now booked as Liverpool deal edges closerLiverpool now have less than two weeks to get all the transfers that they need to complete over the line. The 2026-27 summer transfer window is going to slam shut at the end of August and, while changes have been made to the Reds' first-team squad, some more are still needed.That is, especially if they're wanting to start competing for silverware once again.However, with all the new additions that Liverpool still need to make, it's obvious that so
  
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• Genoa weigh move for ex-Inter striker Taremi

  20-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Genoa weigh move for ex-Inter striker TaremiGenoa continue to search for a new centre-forward, and former Inter striker Mehdi Taremi has emerged as one of the names under consideration.According to Il Secolo XIX, via CalcioMercato, Daniele De Rossi’s side still see Evan Ferguson as their preferred profile, with the loan move from Brighton progressing but complicated by the timeline for the Irishman’s return from ankle surgery.Genoa are also exploring Lorenzo Lucca, whose club Napoli
  
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• Liverpool have £50m bid rejected for Brighton's Minteh

  20-08-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton's Minteh is one of the wide attacking options being looked at by Liverpool this summer [Getty Images]Liverpool have had a £50m bid rejected by Brighton for their winger Yankuba Minteh.The 22-year-old Gambia international has scored 10 goals and provided nine assists in 73 appearances for the Seagulls.Minteh, who joined Brighton from Newcastle for £30m in 2024, plays primarily on the right wing and is currently recovering from a leg injury sustained in a friendly against Roma
  
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• Brighton reject Liverpool’s £50m offer for winger Yankuba Minteh

  20-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton reject Liverpool’s £50m offer for winger Yankuba MintehBrighton & Hove Albion have rejected Liverpool’s £50 million offer for Yankuba Minteh, according to The Athletic.Liverpool are prioritising strengthening their wide areas this summer following Mohamed Salah’s departure, but have signed only Victor Munoz from Osasuna thus far.They are interested in Paris Saint-Germain duo Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, but are reluctant to pay their asking prices
  
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• Another season to start with Man City 115 charges unresolved

  20-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another season to start with Man City 115 charges unresolvedPremier League chief executive Richard Masters admits the process has taken longer than expected, with still no timetable for a verdict.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesAnother Premier League season is about to begin, yet one of the biggest stories hanging over English football remains unresolved, with Manchester City still waiting for a verdict in the case over the club’s 115 alleged breaches of the league’s financial rules
  
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• 🙄 Alarm bells ringing? Caution at Real Madrid and Barcelona

  20-08-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙄 Alarm bells ringing? Caution at Real Madrid and BarcelonaReal Madrid and FC Barcelona begin the 2026-27 LaLiga EA Sports campaign cautiously after the demanding schedule of the World Cup played in the summer. According to load-management specialist José Luis Felipe Hernández, both teams will start very far from their physical peak, performing at no more than 30% or 40% of their capacity.
  A start shaped by summer wear and tearThe expert points out that preseason has been c
  
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• Celtic fan dies after falling ill during Champions League qualifier

  20-08-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Celtic fan has died after falling ill during the club’s Champions League qualifier against LASK on Wednesday.The Parkhead side announced the death in a statement released on Thursday evening.The statement read: "It is with real sadness that we confirm that one of our supporters has passed away after becoming ill during last night’s match at Celtic Park. Despite the efforts of medical staff, tragically, he died later in hospital."We thank the emergency services and fellow supporters
  
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• Report: Liverpool set to battle Everton in the race to sign £17m forward

  20-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool set to battle Everton in the race to sign £17m forwardLiverpool Transfer Interest in Dario Osorio Grows as Midtjylland Set £17.1m PriceLiverpool are among the clubs keeping a close eye on Dario Osorio as the summer window moves towards its conclusion, with TeamTalk reporting that the Chile international is attracting serious attention across England and Italy.The 22-year-old winger has emerged as one of the more intriguing wide options on the market. Operating prima
  
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• Mikel Arteta provides Arsenal injury update ahead of Coventry City clash

  20-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta provides Arsenal injury update ahead of Coventry City clashMikel Arteta Gives Bruno Guimaraes Injury Update Ahead of Arsenal OpenerArsenal begin the defence of their Premier League title on Friday night, and Mikel Arteta already has an early selection issue to manage.Bruno Guimaraes has emerged as an injury concern ahead of the meeting with newly promoted Coventry City after being seen with ice strapped to his right thigh. It may ultimately prove to be little more than precautionary
  
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• Charlton sign Wrexham keeper Okonkwo on loan

  20-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arthur Okonkwo played for Wrexham during pre-season in a game in Poland [Getty Images]Charlton Athletic have signed goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo on a season-long loan from Wrexham.Okonkwo has kept 46 clean sheets in 121 games for Wrexham, having joined the team initially in 2023 on loan before making the move permanent a year later.The 24-year-old played 39 Championship games for the club last season but did not feature in the match-day squad for their opening league game against Cardiff City.The N
  
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• 'Never a brotherhood' - Milanovic opens up on Aberdeen exit

  20-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Aberdeen winger Nicolas Milanovic says there was "never a brotherhood" at Pittodrie as he opens up on what went on behind the scenes during his time in the north east. The 24-year-old joined the Dons from Australian outfit Western Sydney Wanderers last summer and made 23 appearances before returning to his former club last month. Despite a turbulent campaign, that saw manager Jimmy Thelin sacked and the side embroiled in a relegation battle for the latter part of the season, the Dons avoi
  
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