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• Suddenly on the bench? Bundesliga regular faces nightmare start

  29-08-2026 08:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Suddenly on the bench? Bundesliga regular faces nightmare startThat the football business is brutal and can turn into an absolute nightmare from one day to the next is something even established stars have to experience time and again firsthand. Jobe Bellingham, too, is suddenly facing the threat of a nightmare start to the season at BVB. Will he have to settle for the bench from now on?After a strong second half of last season, the Englishman had actually established himself as a regular for Do
  
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• 🔥 Goal of the year contender: Bardeli scores from halfway

  29-08-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Goal of the year contender: Bardeli scores from halfwayEnzo Bardeli scored one of the best goals we’re going to see in Spain this season in Levante’s 2-1 against Betis.The midfielder takes advantage of a short back pass from Bellerín and beats Álvaro Valles, who was off his line, with a spectacular lob.The move starts from a Betis defensive error while playing out from the back, with Bellerín giving the ball away in a very dangerous area. Bardeli antici
  
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• Simeone confirms Álvarez absence for Atlético’s Sevilla trip

  29-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Simeone confirms Álvarez absence for Atlético’s Sevilla tripDiego Simeone confirmed on Friday that Julián Álvarez will not be involved when Atlético Madrid travel to face Sevilla. Speaking from Majadahonda, the Atlético coach said the club had made its position on Álvarez clear and turned his attention to a Sevilla side coming off two wins.Simeone said Atlético must face an opponent arriving with confidence and steer the game in a dir
  
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• Official: Kessie back for Atalanta after nine years as free agent

  29-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Kessie back for Atalanta after nine years as free agentFranck Kessie has officially signed for Atalanta as a free agent, a return to the club where he started his Italian career, swinging back after nine years.The midfielder was looking for a European adventure after three years with Al-Ahli, having moved from Milan to Barcelona as a free agent in 2022.Kessie returns to Serie A for AtalantaFranck Kessie salutes in front of the Atalanta logo (@atalanta_bc)He was in advanced negotiations
  
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• Balerdi lands in Rome ahead of Roma medical

  29-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Balerdi lands in Rome ahead of Roma medicalRoma is preparing to welcome their fifth signing of this transfer window. The Giallorossi closed negotiations with Marseille in just a few hours for the transfer of Leonardo Balerdi, a right-footed Argentine center-back. The 1999-born player landed at Ciampino Airport around 5:30 PM, and a dozen fans were there to greet him. The Argentine began his new adventure by chanting his first “Forza Roma” to his new fans. The Roman club has paid one
  
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• 'That trust isn't there' - how does Iraola get best out of Isak?

  29-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak scored his 58th Premier League goal in the 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest at Anfield [Getty Images]During Liverpool's negotiations with Paris St-Germain for Bradley Barcola, the Anfield hierarchy were determined not to pay more than the club-record £125m they spent on Alexander Isak last summer.When the £123m deal for Barcola is completed over the coming days, the France winger will become the 10th £100m player in Premier League history.None have cost more than
  
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• Barcelona new signing makes instant impact on his debut vs Athletic Club

  29-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona new signing makes instant impact on his debut vs Athletic ClubBarcelona maintained their solid start to the season with a 2-0 win over Athletic Club this midweek.Apart from the win, a major highlight of the game saw Rodri make his debut for Barcelona as he came on as a substitute for Marc Bernal.The World Cup winner was handed a thunderous ovation by the Spotify Camp Nou faithful, and he wasted little time in justifying the excitement.Rodri’s instant impact in numbersRodri took c
  
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• Report Juventus seeking Sarr on loan from Tottenham Hotspur

  29-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Juventus seeking Sarr on loan from Tottenham HotspurJuventus have asked Tottenham Hotspur for the availability of midfielder Pape Mata Sarr on loan, claim Sky Sport Italia, after Franck Kessie talks broke down.The Bianconeri are still in search of someone to bolster their midfield options and bring some physicality to the role.Juventus ask after SarrENFIELD, ENGLAND – MARCH 09: Pape Matar Sarr of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2
  
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• Malaga midfielder sends warning to Real Madrid ahead of La Liga clash: ‘We stand up to everybody’

  29-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malaga midfielder sends warning to Real Madrid ahead of La Liga clash: ‘We stand up to everybody’Real Madrid have started La Liga with back-to-back victories, a late 2-1 win against Espanyol followed by a 4-1 victory against Real Sociedad.Los Blancos will now welcome Malaga to the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, but it looks like the newly promoted side have no intention of making up the numbers.As quoted byDefensa Central, Malaga midfielder Dani Lorenzo is approaching the fixture with
  
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• Savio injury news: Tottenham Hotspur's new star not in squad vs Newcastle after dazzling debut

  29-08-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to Tottenham Hotspur, Savio.LIVE BLOG — Spurs vs Newcastle updates, highlights & analysisAfter dazzling on his Spurs debut with a goal and an assist in just 19 minutes against Charlton Athletic in the League Cup on Wednesday, Spurs' new Brazilian winger is not in the squad to face Newcastle United at home on Saturday. The 22-year-old's Premier League debut for the club will have to wait."There was bad news yesterday, before training in the afternoon," De Zerbi said in his pre-g
  
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• Iraola angry as official's board delays subs before goal

  29-08-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola says he was angry about being prevented from making a triple substitution sooner during Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw against Nottingham Forest.With the game level at 1-1 during the second half at Anfield, the Basque wanted to bring on Ryan Gravenberch, Kostas Tsimikas and Rio Ngumoha.However, despite the ball going out of play three times, the players were left waiting on the sideline as fourth official Tim Robinson had problems with the board.To add to Liverpo
  
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• 🚨 Borussia Dortmund: XI to face Hamburg with 3 debuts

  29-08-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Borussia Dortmund: XI to face Hamburg with 3 debutsBorussia Dortmund open their Bundesliga campaign at home against Hamburg. Will they improve on the display they showed in the Supercup against Bayern?Today’s match at the Westfalenstadion will be played with these confirmed lineups:
  BVB: Kobel, Beier, Anton, Gadou; Ryerson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Svensson; Konstantelias, Karetsas and Guirassy.Veerman or Mané start on the bench, contrary to expectations.Hamburg: Heuer Fernande
  
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• Serie A Liveblog: Juventus-Parma, Fiorentina-Frosinone, Sassuolo-Torino, Monza-Udinese

  29-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Liveblog: Juventus-Parma, Fiorentina-Frosinone, Sassuolo-Torino, Monza-UdineseThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games, as before Juventus host Parma, there’s Fiorentina-Frosinone, Sassuolo-Torino and Monza-Udinese.There are three matches kicking off at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST), with teams looking for a boost after the opening round results.Fior
  
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• ✅ Official line-ups at 18.30: calls on Berardi, Dodò, Fagioli, Comuzzo

  29-08-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Official line-ups at 18.30: calls on Berardi, Dodò, Fagioli, Comuzzo  This Saturday sees the 2nd round of Serie A continue, with no fewer than three matches scheduled simultaneously at 6:30 PM: action gets underway in Florence, Reggio Emilia and Monza.  Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!Let’s take a look at the official choices made by the coaches and the starting elevens who will be on the
  
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• ✅ 18:30 teams: decisions on Berardi, Dodò, Fagioli, Comuzzo

  29-08-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ 18:30 teams: decisions on Berardi, Dodò, Fagioli, Comuzzo  This Saturday sees the continuation of the 2nd matchday of Serie A, with as many as three matches scheduled simultaneously at 6:30 PM: action gets underway in Florence, Reggio Emilia and Monza.  Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!Let’s take a look at the official choices of the coaches and the starting elevens who will be on the pitc
  
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• Official line-ups: Tonali starts in Tottenham vs. Newcastle with Mancini watching

  29-08-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official line-ups: Tonali starts in Tottenham vs. Newcastle with Mancini watchingItaly international Sandro Tonali starts for Tottenham against his former club Newcastle United with Azzurri coach Roberto Mancini in attendance in North London.Italy’s star Tonali starts against his former club Newcastle today. The 26-year-old is included in Tottenham’s starting XI for today’s Premier League Round 2 fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.It kicks off at 18:30 CET [17:30 BST]BREN
  
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• Barcelona eye third straight clean sheet as tricky Rayo Vallecano stand in the way

  29-08-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona eye third straight clean sheet as tricky Rayo Vallecano stand in the wayBarcelona have started the new La Liga season with back-to-back victories, securing a 5-0 win over Elche and following it up with a 2-0 scoreline against Athletic Club.The 2-0 scoreline is very flattering for the performance the Catalans put in against the Basque club, with Unai Simon enjoying an outrageous night.Most importantly in those two games, Hansi Flick’s men managed to keep two clean sheets, which is
  
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• First huge shock: Bundesliga newcomers beat Bayer Leverkusen 😱

  29-08-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  First huge shock: Bundesliga newcomers beat Bayer Leverkusen 😱Elversberg MADE HISTORY in German football this Saturday (29).Playing in the Bundesliga for the first time ever, the club founded in 1907 beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-2.Elversberg also got off to a devastating start at the Waldstadion Kaiserlinde. Lukas Petkov opened the scoring after just 8 minutes.And while the broadcast was still showing the replay, Cole Campbell took advantage of a defensive mistake and made it 2-0.David Mokwa
  
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• First big shock: Bundesliga newcomers beat Bayer Leverkusen 😱

  29-08-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  First big shock: Bundesliga newcomers beat Bayer Leverkusen 😱Elversberg MADE HISTORY in German football this Saturday (29).Playing in the Bundesliga for the first time in its history, the club founded in 1907 beat Bayern Leverkusen 3-2.Elversberg also got off to a devastating start at the Waldstadion Kaiserlinde. Lukas Petkov opened the scoring after just 8 minutes.And while the broadcast was still showing the replay, Cole Campbell took advantage of a defensive mistake and made it 2-0.Da
  
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• Milan want another two new buys after summit, but Gimenez and Tomori frustrated

  29-08-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan want another two new buys after summit, but Gimenez and Tomori frustratedMilan are reportedly planning another two signings following a long summit with Gerry Cardinale, but are struggling to find new clubs for Santiago Gimenez and Fikayo Tomori.The Rossoneri won their first two Serie A games of the season, beating Torino 2-1 and Venezia 2-0, both times with important boosts off the bench.Multiple sources including MilanNews and MilanPress confirm there was a summit today between patron Ca
  
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• Real Madrid’s imminent new signing will earn €800,000 annual salary – report

  29-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s imminent new signing will earn €800,000 annual salary – reportReal Madrid appear to have made yet another coup in the transfer market, with Sergio Martinez set to join the club from Racing Santander.The Martinez deal has already received the customary ‘here we go’ from Fabrizio Romano, capping off what has been a productive summer of recruitment at various levels for Los Blancos.The 19-year-old is highly regarded across Europe, and Real Madrid have move
  
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• Balerdi details as Roma expect Marseille defender today for total €16m deal

  29-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Balerdi details as Roma expect Marseille defender today for total €16m dealMore details on Roma’s deal for Olympique Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi, on loan for €1m with option to buy that can become an obligation for up to €15m, as he should arrive today.According to Il Tempo reporter Filippo Biafora, the time of arrival for his flight at Ciampino Airport in the Eternal City is 17.40 local time (16.40 in the UK).He will then undergo his medical tests over the weekend,
  
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• RB new boy Reitz shines against former club Gladbach

  29-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB new boy Reitz shines against former club GladbachIt was a transfer that had already been met with little understanding. At least among Borussia fans. Rocco Reitz left Mönchengladbach for Leipzig. At least the Foals received a sizeable transfer fee. That paid off, at least in part, straight away in the Bulls’ first league match. Reitz found the net immediately in an impressive home debut.The 24-year-old finished successfully for 2-0 after an assist from returning RB man Christopher
  
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• Great news! Liverpool forward is about to sign new contract

  29-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Great news! Liverpool forward is about to sign new contractLiverpool are expected to hand one gifted forward a new contract in the coming days. While the focus in recent weeks has been on incomings - especially up top - Richard Hughes will have been working away in the background on a fresh deal for one emerging young star.Rio Ngumoha, who turns 18 on Saturday, put pen to paper on a three-year deal last year following his match-winning intervention against Newcastle.New deal imminent for Rio Ngu
  
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• Agreement Roma-Zenit for Luiz Henrique, Giallorossi await player’s decision

  29-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Agreement Roma-Zenit for Luiz Henrique, Giallorossi await player’s decisionRoma continues to scour the international market for a quality winger to complete Gian Piero Gasperini’s roster of attacking midfielders. In recent hours, the name of Luiz Henrique, a Brazilian currently playing for Zenit St. Petersburg, has once again been in the Giallorossi’s sights.As Brazilian journalist Raisa Simplicio writes, Zenit appreciated Roma’s offer for Luiz Henrique: the two clubs are
  
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• Forest in advanced talks to sign Munoz from Palace

  29-08-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Munoz joined Crystal Palace in 2024[Getty Images]Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks over a deal worth up to £25m to sign Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz.Colombia international Munoz has emerged as late transfer target for Forest boss Oliver Glasner, who worked with the full-back during his time in charge at Selhurst Park.Talks over the proposed deal have been ongoing for a number of days and have accelerated since Palace's 4-1 defeat by Manchester City on Friday.An agreeme
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Real Madrid agreement for 19-year-old Spanish midfielder

  29-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Real Madrid agreement for 19-year-old Spanish midfielderReal Madrid have had quite a busy 2026 summer transfer window in which they brought in up to six new players to significantly strengthen their team, as they look to put things right after having gone the last two seasons without any major trophy.The Merengues have brought in three new defenders, i.e., Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, and Ibrahima Konate, two new forwards, namely Carlos Espi and Yan Diomande, and one
  
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• 👀 Transfer drama forgotten! El Mala straight back in scoring mood

  29-08-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Transfer drama forgotten! El Mala straight back in scoring moodBy far the most exciting and biggest transfer saga within the Bundesliga was El Mala and his failed move to Borussia Dortmund, which ultimately did not happen because the clubs simply could not agree on the financial terms.So for some time now, one thing has been clear: Said El Mala is staying at FC Köln – the only thing changing is his squad number. He now wears the prestigious number 10. And in his first Bundes
  
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• 👀 Transfer drama forgotten already! El Mala back in scoring mood

  29-08-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Transfer drama forgotten already! El Mala back in scoring moodIt was by far the most exciting and biggest transfer saga within the Bundesliga: El Mala and his failed move to Borussia Dortmund, which ultimately did not happen because the clubs simply could not agree on the financial terms.So it has been clear for some time now: Said El Mala is staying at FC Köln – the only thing changing is his shirt number. He now wears the prestigious No. 10. And in his first Bundesliga mat
  
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• Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest: What Glasner said

  29-08-2026 16:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "I think we all have the same feeling, proud of the performance, proud of how many chances we created and proud of the reaction after we conceded the equaliser."On the other side, we're all a little bit disappointed we couldn't get the win. I think this shows how good we performed, how well we played. Overall, a very good performance."I could see our tactical shape work well in many parts but after 60-65 minutes, the lev
  
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