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• Stoke so close to being 'really good' - Robins

  30-08-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mark Robins has won 24 of his 79 matches since taking over as Stoke City boss on New Year's Day 2025, in the wake of the sacking of Narcis Pelach [Getty Images]Frustrated Stoke City boss Mark Robins said his Potters are so close to looking like "a really good side" despite their faltering start to the new Championship season.The Potters are bottom, having lost all their first three league games of a season for the first time since 2010-11 under Tony Pulis.But that was a campaign when Stoke recov
  
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• 'It's not a good relationship, it's a deal for money' - Emery

  31-08-2026 07:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicolas Jackson, Emi Martinez, Morgan Rogers and Alejandro Garnacho have all moved between Chelsea and Villa this summer [Getty Images]Unai Emery has insisted that there are no "good relations" between Chelsea and Aston Villa after a series of transfers between the clubs.On Sunday Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez joined Chelsea from Villa,completing the eighth deal between them in the past four years.Martinez's move to Chelsea comes after Nicolas Jackson's transfer the other way last week.
  
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• Career gone wrong? Ex-Germany player in the Regionalliga at 30

  31-08-2026 07:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Career gone wrong? Ex-Germany player in the Regionalliga at 30We can probably all still remember Max Meyer. More precisely, how he was predicted to have a great career and outstanding potential. And what became of it: not all that much.Now, one of the biggest "what if" careers seems to be coming to an end on football’s big stage. As 'Sky' and 'Reviersport' report, Meyer is stepping away from the professional game at just 30 and will play in the Regionalliga West for Rot-Weiß Oberhaus
  
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• América are clear leaders: how the Liga MX table stands

  31-08-2026 06:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  América are clear leaders: how the Liga MX table standsMatchday 6 of the Apertura 2026 came to an end amid a battle for qualification. At this stage of the tournament, the standings are beginning to take shape, and this is how they ended after this weekend’s matchups.América pulls away at the top, and with the win over Puebla, they reached six straight matches without a defeat.Toluca and Tijuana remain in pursuit, while Chivas were beaten by Atlas, followed by Querétar
  
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• 🗣️ Obed Vargas's future could lie with Sevilla or Getafe

  31-08-2026 03:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ Obed Vargas's future could lie with Sevilla or GetafeObed Vargas’ future remains a mystery, but with only a few days left before the close of the transfer window in Europe, the Mexican could be headed for a new destination.With his departure from Atlético de Madrid seemingly imminent, there has been talk of a possible move to Getafe; however, the deal has not yet been finalized due to a lack of available non-EU player spots.Then, this Sunday, Sevilla emerged as a n
  
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• 📊 Giants stuck in the bottom four: updated Brasileirão table

  31-08-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Giants stuck in the bottom four: updated Brasileirão tableSix matches continued the 25th round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (30).The round will officially come to an end this Monday (31), when Remo and Coritiba face off at Mangueirão at 8 pm (Brasília time).The Sunday “goal fest” started early, with a 3-3 draw between Athletico-PR and Fluminense at Arena da Baixada.Later, in the afternoon, Santos made history by beating Corinthians (1-0) for th
  
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• 📊 Big guns stuck in the bottom four: updated Brasileirão table

  31-08-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Big guns stuck in the bottom four: updated Brasileirão tableSix matches continued the 25th round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (30).The round will officially wrap up this Monday (31), when Remo and Coritiba face off at Mangueirão at 8:00 p.m. (Brasília time).Sunday’s “goal fest” got off to an early start, with Athletico-PR and Fluminense drawing 3-3 at Arena da Baixada.Then, later in the afternoon, Santos made history by beating Corinthian
  
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• Domino Effect: Beto for Fiorentina, Kean to Como, Juventus want Zirkzee

  31-08-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Domino Effect: Beto for Fiorentina, Kean to Como, Juventus want ZirkzeeFiorentina have agreed an €18m deal to buy Everton striker Beto, realising Joshua Zirkzee was stalling Manchester United for Juventus, therefore freeing Moise Kean for Como.The final hours of the transfer window mean there are several domino effect situations that all depend on each other to go through.Beto frees Kean and ZirkzeeMANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during a Man
  
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• 📹 Neymar gives Santos shirt to Corinthians boy, family escorted

  31-08-2026 01:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Neymar gives Santos shirt to Corinthians boy, family escortedSantos made history this Sunday (30) by beating Corinthians for the first time at Neo Química Arena in the Brasileirão.After the 1-0 win in Itaquera, Neymar — who took the free kick that led to Peixe’s goal — gifted a young Corinthians fan a Santos shirt.In an interview still on the NQA pitch, the star wearing the No. 10 shirt explained his decision to give the gift to the young Corinthians fan
  
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• 📹 Palmeiras battle to the end v Mirassol, but avoid the worst

  31-08-2026 01:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Palmeiras battle to the end v Mirassol, but avoid the worstPalmeiras drew 1-1 with Mirassol at Maião this Sunday (30), in a match valid for the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.After a dull first half, the second half had excitement right until the end.Leão Caipira opened the scoring through Carlos Eduardo, with a header, finishing off Igor Formiga’s perfect cross from the right.After pushing hard for it, Verdão found the equalizer through Maur&iacut
  
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• 🚨 Beto to Fiorentina, done! Zirkzee says no, Kean clear for Como

  31-08-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Beto to Fiorentina, done! Zirkzee says no, Kean clear for ComoAs reported by Gianluca Di Marzio and confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, Fiorentina’s new striker will be Beto for €17/18 million: Everton have authorized the player to travel for his medical, which is expected to take place today (Monday).Later in the evening — reveals Fabrizio Romano — Joshua Zirkzee turned down Fiorentina’s offer (Juventus have now moved for him), so the Viola turned to Beto instea
  
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• Diego Carlos ready for Serie A return to Parma from Fenerbahce

  31-08-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diego Carlos ready for Serie A return to Parma from FenerbahceDiego Carlos will return to Serie A for Parma and his medical is scheduled for Monday, claim multiple sources, just weeks after his loan experience at Como from Fenerbahce.The 33-year-old had enjoyed his loan spell in Serie A with Como last season, and the Lariani had been pushing to make it permanent throughout the summer.However, with various limitations on their squad list in the Champions League, this proved too difficult to achie
  
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• Report: Liverpool ‘in talks’ over late move for Chelsea star

  30-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ‘in talks’ over late move for Chelsea starLiverpool in Pedro Neto Talks as Cody Gakpo Exit Looms Ahead of Deadline DayLiverpool are weighing up a significant late-window move for Pedro Neto, with Football Transfers reporting that contact has already been made with the winger’s camp as the club plan for the possible departure of Cody Gakpo.The situation appears to be moving on parallel tracks. On one side, “Manchester City are in negotiations over a late
  
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• Atalanta defender Ahanor to Chelsea for €48m then Crystal Palace loan agreement

  30-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta defender Ahanor to Chelsea for €48m then Crystal Palace loan agreementAtalanta will sell Honest Ahanor to Chelsea for €48m including add-ons, but the Italy international should then be loaned out to Crystal Palace.The agreement for the sale of the 18-year-old talent was made several days ago, for a package that including various add-ons and performance-related bonuses should reach a total figure of €48m.However, Chelsea have no room for him in the squad right now, so the
  
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• Juventus make new Zirkzee bid for €30m, consider Newcastle United striker Plan B

  30-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus make new Zirkzee bid for €30m, consider Newcastle United striker Plan BJuventus have reportedly made a new offer to Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee, who prefers them to Fiorentina, and called Newcastle United for Nick Woltemade, as Jonathan David gets closer to Atletico Madrid.The Bianconeri are seeking at least one new striker after the serious injury to Kenan Yildiz, but above all seem to be in advanced negotiations to loan Jonathan David to Atletico Madrid with option to bu
  
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• Father confirms it: Son won't join Man City, he's a Liverpool star

  30-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Father confirms it: Son won't join Man City, he's a Liverpool starLiverpool won't lose one star to Manchester City, it seems. His father has confirmed that publicly.It certainly appears that Cody Gakpo will leave Liverpool for Manchester City. That's the story everyone is telling - the Reds will receive a lot of money for the Dutchman but it's a controversial deal.After all, selling a starting XI player to a (hopeful) title rival is mad. There's essentially zero chance Liverpool would have enter
  
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• 📋 Bahia and Inter name confirmed line-ups in Salvador

  30-08-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Bahia and Inter name confirmed line-ups in SalvadorIt’s Sunday (30) for Bahia versus Internacional at Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time).It is valid for the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva (MG) is the referee.Premiere will broadcast it.Table situation 📊Tricolor started Sunday with 36 points in sixth place.They are looking to deliver a better performance in front of their home c
  
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• Official: De Roon joins Roma from Atalanta as squad No. revealed

  30-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: De Roon joins Roma from Atalanta as squad No. revealedMarten De Roon has officially joined Roma from Atalanta on a permanent transfer and will wear the No.15 at the Stadio Olimpico.Dutch midfielder De Roon has officially joined Roma from Atalanta.The Giallorossi confirmed the transfer with an official statement on Sunday night.BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 22: Marten de Roon of Atalanta celebrates becoming the clubs record appearance holder with family members in front of the fans after
  
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• Micky van de Ven urges Tottenham Hotspur to focus on the positives despite tough start

  30-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LONDON — After a tough start to the season, Tottenham Hotspur's new captain Micky van de Ven wants everyone to calm down a bit and focus on some of the positives. Yes, Spurs have lost their opening two games in the Premier League and have conceded five and scored zero, but there were some decent moments of promise in their home defeat against Newcastle United on Saturday. The Dutch center back believes things are heading in the right direction under Roberto De Zerbi as they develop a new s
  
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• Michel Platini calls for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president, claims he hasn’t ‘respected the rules’ of football

  30-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michel Platini calls for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president, claims he hasn’t ‘respected the rules’ of footballFormer UEFA president Michel Platini has called on Gianni Infantino to step down as FIFA president, accusing him of failing to respect the rules of football.Platini criticised Infantino’s leadership, arguing that the FIFA president has failed in his responsibility to protect the game’s rules.The France legend pointed to several controversial decis
  
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• Chivu: ‘Inter risked running into trouble, Jones and Stones bread and butter’

  30-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu: ‘Inter risked running into trouble, Jones and Stones bread and butter’Cristian Chivu admits Inter risked ‘running into trouble’ after wasting chances against Cagliari, while he explains what John Stones and Curtis Jones bring to the side.The Nerazzurri maintained their 100 per cent start to the Serie A season, even if it was a far tougher task than the 4-1 victory over Monza.It took another Hakan Calhanoglu snapshot from outside the penalty area to break the deadlo
  
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• Leeds United Eye Replacement As Serie A Club Linked To £16m Winger: Should The Whites Be Selling Him?

  30-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Eye Replacement As Serie A Club Linked To £16m Winger: Should The Whites Be Selling Him?Italian Serie A club Fiorentina have made a formal enquiry into the availability of Leeds United’s Italian international winger, Wilfried Gnonto, according to a report from Beren Cross and James Horncastle. Leeds United, who are open to sanctioning the sale, won’t let him go without first securing a direct attacking replacement. Fiorentina have other targets in that position and
  
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• Hojlund: I have more freedom under Allegri, but Napoli need to create more

  30-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hojlund: I have more freedom under Allegri, but Napoli need to create moreNapoli striker Rasmus Hojlund admits he feels ‘more freedom’ under Massimiliano Allegri, but the Partenopei ‘didn’t have many chances’ in a 2-1 loss against Como.Hojlund scored the only goal for Napoli in a home defeat against Como on Sunday.The Partenopei had won the opening match away at Genoa, so they now have three points from the first two games.Hojlund: ‘More freedom’ under A
  
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• Hojlund: I have more freedom under Allegri, but Napoli need to create more’

  30-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hojlund: I have more freedom under Allegri, but Napoli need to create more’Napoli striker Rasmus Hojlund admits he feels ‘more freedom’ under Massimiliano Allegri, but the Partenopei ‘didn’t have many chances’ in a 2-1 loss against Como.Hojlund scored the only goal for Napoli in a home defeat against Como on Sunday.The Partenopei had won the opening match away at Genoa, so they now have three points from the first two games.Hojlund: ‘More freedom’
  
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• De Roon immediately called up vs Lecce

  30-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Roon immediately called up vs LecceDe Roon is officially a new Roma player: he has chosen the number 15 jersey. Below is the statement from the Giallorossi club. “AS Roma is pleased to announce the arrival of Marten De Roon from Atalanta. The deal concludes with a permanent transfer. The midfielder has made 445 official appearances for the Bergamo-based club, scoring 23 goals. In 44 appearances for the Dutch national team, he has two World Cup appearances (2022 and 2026). De Roon has ch
  
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• Liverpool draw up back-up plan if they can't get forward deal over the line

  30-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool draw up back-up plan if they can't get forward deal over the lineLiverpool are close to selling Cody Gakpo to Manchester City. The Dutchman, 27, signed a new contract last season worth £250k per week - stretching his deal to 2030. But it looks as though the Netherlands international won’t be around to complete that deal.Because City are coming forward with an £85m offer for the versatile forward - who has impressed in the early stages of the season under Andoni Iraola
  
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• 📹 Santos stamp their authority in Itaquera and make history v Corinthians

  30-08-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Santos stamp their authority in Itaquera and make history v CorinthiansThis Sunday (30), Santos beat Corinthians 1-0 at Neo Química Arena, in the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.This is the first time Peixe have beaten Timão in Itaquera in a national league match.Before that, there had been five draws and six wins for the home side at NQA.⚽ The matchThe derby got off to a scrappy start, with Corinthians even having more shots.But Timão's forwards di
  
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• 📹 Santos rule in Itaquera and make history against Corinthians

  30-08-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Santos rule in Itaquera and make history against CorinthiansThis Sunday (30), Santos beat Corinthians 1-0 at Neo Química Arena, in the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.This is the first time Peixe have beaten Timão in Itaquera in a national league match.Before that, there had been five draws and six wins for the home side at NQA.⚽ The matchThe derby started off scrappy, with Corinthians having more shots.But Timão's forwards did not have their shooti
  
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• Chelsea agree £39m deal to sign Lamine Camara from Monaco

  30-08-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea agree £39m deal to sign Lamine Camara from MonacoChelsea have reached an agreement in principle with AS Monaco to sign midfielder Lamine Camara for €45 million (£39m) including bonuses, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.However, an agreement on the payment schedule and a few bonuses has to be reached before the deal can be concluded.Camara featured in Monaco’s Ligue 1 clash with Marseille on Sunday evening, suggesting the move is yet to be completed.The 22-ye
  
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• Tottenham enquire about Pulisic - Monday's gossip

  30-08-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs turn attention to Christian Pulisic, Liverpool and Everton show interest in Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling, and Crystal Palace want to keep Dean Henderson after Nottingham Forest bid.Tottenhamhave enquired to AC Milan about signing 27-year-old United States winger Christian Pulisic. (Teamtalk)Liverpool and Everton are interested in Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling, 25, with Roma also pushing to sign the German. (Patrick Berger/Sky Sport Germany)Newcastle are exploring a deal to sign Lille forwa
  
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