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• The big question facing Serie A after decline and upheaval

  20-08-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thus far, 2026 has been chastening for the fallen giants of world football. For Italy, it has been the year of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bodo/Glimt, the Balkan team meaning a third consecutive World Cup took place without the Azzurri, the Norwegian side eliminating Internazionale from the Champions League. There were other indications of decline – a Champions League table with the reigning Scudetto winners Napoli in 30th or Italy’s sole representatives in the last 16, Atalanta, goin
  
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• José Mourinho on 'El Chiringuito' (II): I didn't ask for any signings

  20-08-2026 08:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  José Mourinho on 'El Chiringuito' (II): I didn't ask for any signingsJosé Mourinho has given an exclusive interview to 'El Chiringuito' in which he spoke about everything. This is the second part of the interview.The signings he has asked for"I haven’t asked for anyone. I arrived after analyzing the squad well, being absolutely aware of what I want. Looking at the things that happened last season and that you pass on to Lisbon, I wanted to come in knowing many things and beha
  
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• Real Madrid face squad size hurdle in bid to sign Racing Santander youngster

  20-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid face squad size hurdle in bid to sign Racing Santander youngsterReal Madrid already have a very talented squad at their disposal, filled with superstars, but they are constantly on the lookout for market opportunities.Los Blancos want to make the kind of signings where they are ahead of the curve and sign a player before his potential explodes.Madrid well and truly have seen how a player’s price can skyrocket after just one good season, as has been the case with Yan Diomande th
  
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• It's on! Fabrizio Romano confirms mega Liverpool deal can now go ahead

  20-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's on! Fabrizio Romano confirms mega Liverpool deal can now go aheadA mega Liverpool deal is still on according to Fabrizio Romano. The clock is ticking. Tick. Tack. Tick. Tack.Richard Hughes does not have long left now to make this a successful transfer window for Liverpool.He's already fumbled a couple of deals. Yan Diomande being the most prominent one, who ended up at Real Madrid and who was clearly the replacement lined up for Mo Salah.Pre-season has been successful but also informative f
  
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• Eric Garcia, Balde react after Barcelona 2-1 Al Ahly: ‘Rodri is the best midfielder in the world’

  20-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eric Garcia, Balde react after Barcelona 2-1 Al Ahly: ‘Rodri is the best midfielder in the world’Barcelona defender Eric Garcia looks set for a major change in role next season after revealing that Hansi Flick wants to use him as a right-back.The Spanish international started in that position during Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Al-Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy, with Jules Kounde moving inside to operate at right centre-back.Garcia has now confirmed that the tactical switch was not
  
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• How Douglas Luiz can play an important role for Juventus next season

  20-08-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Douglas Luiz can play an important role for Juventus next seasonDouglas Luiz is back at Juventus, and this time, it looks like he’ll stick around.During his half-season loan spell back at Aston Villa earlier in the year, the Brazilian showcased why the Old Lady shell out north of €50 million for him two summers ago. However, they were only looking temporary reinforcement in place of their injured players and did not sign him back permanently.Upon his return to Turin, Luiz has foun
  
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• Harry Kane: ‘I’m always trying to improve’

  20-08-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane: ‘I’m always trying to improve’Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane received the European Golden Shoe in a special ceremony in Munich on Wednesday after his 37 goals in the 2025/26 Bundesliga season earned him 72 points, ahead of of Erling Haaland (Manchester City, 54 points) and Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid, 50 points).Upon receiving his second Golden Shoe, Kane said: “I’m always trying to improve and hope that I can do just that next season.”Addi
  
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• Jose Mourinho talks Guler, Diomande, Bernardo and Flick: ‘No, I did not ask for him’

  20-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho talks Guler, Diomande, Bernardo and Flick: ‘No, I did not ask for him’Jose Mourinho is all set to officially begin his second stint as manager of Real Madrid with a La Liga clash against Espanyol this weekend.The Portuguese tactician has been very active during pre-season and managed to rally his troops around him to try to bring trophies back to Madrid.Speaking in an interview with Josep Pedrerol for El Chiringuito TV, Mourinho has opened up on several key figures arou
  
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• Hansi Flick opens up on Barcelona’s striker hunt, praises Hamza Abdelkarim: ‘We’re looking for that player’

  20-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick opens up on Barcelona’s striker hunt, praises Hamza Abdelkarim: ‘We’re looking for that player’Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has made it clear that the club is looking to strengthen their attack before the transfer window closes, despite the encouraging form of young striker Hamza Abdelkarim during pre-season.Speaking after Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Al-Ahly in the Gamper Trophy, Flick did not reveal the identity of the player the club is targeting.&nb
  
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• Galatasaray submit offer for Stuttgart duo

  20-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galatasaray submit offer for Stuttgart duoVfB Stuttgart’s Ermedin Demirović is a wanted man. Eintracht Frankfurt entered the race to sign the Bosnian forward, but Galatasaray went as far as submitting an opening offer. According to a report by Sky Germany, however, their €15m bid was swiftly rejected by the Swabian club, who are demanding a higher fee.Additionally, Demirović reaffirmed his commitment to VfB amid persistent speculation linking him with a move away from the Bu
  
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• Premier League chief insists Man City 115-charge case is ‘not necessarily a topic of conversation with other clubs’ as wait for verdict drags on

  20-08-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League chief insists Man City 115-charge case is ‘not necessarily a topic of conversation with other clubs’ as wait for verdict drags onThe 115-charge case against Manchester City continues to rumble on with no end in sight. Still, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters insists the case is not dominating conversations with rival clubs.Man City’s hearing over alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations concluded in December 2024.However,
  
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• Jose Mourinho has already identified six guaranteed starters at Real Madrid – report

  20-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho has already identified six guaranteed starters at Real Madrid – reportReal Madrid do not have long left before the new La Liga season officially gets underway, and Jose Mourinho will be keen to get off to a winning start.The Portuguese tactician has had a productive pre-season period despite many players returning at different times.Jose has also welcomed as many as six new players into his fold, with players like Carlos Espi and Denzel Dumfries in particular already making a
  
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• Deco confirms Barcelona are not done in the transfer market: ‘We are going to make a move’

  20-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco confirms Barcelona are not done in the transfer market: ‘We are going to make a move’Barcelona are still active in the transfer market, and sporting director Deco has made it clear that the club’s summer business may not be over just yet.The Catalan giants have already made headlines with their recruitment, including the arrival of Rodri. However, the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres have left Deco and the Barcelona sporting department with very diff
  
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• Brooks on fatherhood, Ronaldo and European nights

  20-08-2026 07:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Brooks joined Bournemouth from Sheffield United in 2018 [Getty Images]The new season promises to be one of both little steps and giant steps for David Brooks.The 29-year-old midfielder will come up against childhood hero Cristiano Ronaldo with Wales in the Nations League before making his European debut with Bournemouth in the Europa League. At the same time, and more importantly, Brooks and wife Flora are getting ready for their daughter Lottie's first steps."She's crawling now and standi
  
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• Spurs' Vicario joins Juventus on loan

  20-08-2026 07:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guglielmo Vicario made over 40 appearances for Spurs last season [Getty Images]Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has joined Juventus on a season-long loan deal that includes an option to buy for £8.6m. The Italy international, 29, returns to Serie A following Juve's earlier attempts to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, which has collapsed as Villa close in on signing Parma's Zion Suzuki.Martinez was known to have an injured finger and is currently unavailable for selectio
  
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• A familiar update emerges on a transfer that Manchester City must complete as soon as possible

  20-08-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A familiar update emerges on a transfer that Manchester City must complete as soon as possibleWith Rodri now having left Manchester City to sign for Barcelona, there is space in Enzo Maresca’s squad for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. It has seemed for the last few weeks that Bouaddi has been close to finally becoming a City player. Now another update has emerged stating that Lille and Manchester City are set for a new round of talks to conclude the deal that will bring Ayyoub Bouaddi to
  
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• Napoli open talks with Chelsea over a deal for out-of-favour striker Nicolas Jackson

  20-08-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli open talks with Chelsea over a deal for out-of-favour striker Nicolas JacksonNapoli have entered the race to sign out-of-favour Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the Serie A club has contacted Chelsea to inquire about what it would take to sign the Senegal international.Jackson is among several centre-forwards Napoli are considering. Contacts between Napoli and Chelsea have been confirmed, although there is currently no indication that the Italian club h
  
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• Manchester City are reportedly set to bid for a World Cup winner but is it a move that is doomed to fail?

  20-08-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City are reportedly set to bid for a World Cup winner but is it a move that is doomed to fail?It is no secret by now that Enzo Maresca wants to bring Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City. Maresca knows Fernandez well from their time working together at Chelsea and City are in the midst of rebuilding their midfield. Chelsea’s self-imposed deadline of 5pm last Friday for written offers of £120 million to be submitted for Enzo Fernandez has long passed. Howeve
  
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• Premier League predictions 2026-27: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four

  20-08-2026 07:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Arsenal ended a 22-year wait to be Premier League champions last season, but can they successfully defend their crown?That is the next target for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, whose side finished seven points clear of nearest rivals Manchester City last time out. So, who will challenge them in 2026-27? We asked 26 BBC TV and radio pundits to pick their top four, with explanations for their selections.We've also asked AI's opinion, and included what Opta's 'supercomputer' came up with too.The A
  
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• Hurzeler and Dunk on ticket refunds, artificial pitch and Tromso

  20-08-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler and captain Lewis Dunk have been speaking to the media before Thursday's Europa Conference League qualifier against Tromso at Romssa Arena (kick-off 18:00 BST).Here are the key lines from Hurzeler's news conference:Carlos Baleba – the subject of an approach from Manchester United – Kaoru Mitoma and Stefanos Tzimas are doubtful starters due to injury and Yankuba Minteh is out.There could be starts for new signings Pascal Struijk, Luka Vuskovic and Promise
  
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• Man City eye move for Adam Wharton to replace Rodri

  20-08-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City eye move for Adam Wharton to replace RodriManchester City are eyeing a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton to replace Rodri.Rodri completed his £51 million move to Barcelona just days ago, and The Sun now reports that Wharton is high on Man City’s list of potential replacements.The Spanish midfielder’s exit has left Man City with a sizable gap to fill in the middle of the park.Man City’s midfield void is exacerbated by Tijjani Reijnders’ imminen
  
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• 'Carrick will have variety and options'

  20-08-2026 07:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Manchester United's midfield reconstruction is nearing completion.After signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa in the space of 24 hours of each other last month, there has been an element of 'will-they, won't-they' about the past five weeks.At times, it felt the 'third midfielder' search has taken on a life of its own.Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni was heavily touted, so too Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Roma's Manu Kone. In more recent days, the name of F
  
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• 🚨 First quarter-final clash confirmed in the Copa Libertadores

  20-08-2026 04:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 First quarter-final clash confirmed in the Copa LibertadoresThis week is key for the continuation of the Copa Libertadores, and the first quarterfinal matchup of the competition has already been confirmed.Fluminense’s win over Independiente Rivadavia in a penalty shootout set up a clash with Platense in the next knockout round, after the Argentine side made a historic debut in the tournament by beating Coquimbo Unido and advancing to the quarterfinals.Qualified teams waiting for
  
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• How did it stay out? Jorginho’s INCREDIBLE save in Fla 🆚 Cruzeiro, watch 🎥

  20-08-2026 04:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How did it stay out? Jorginho’s INCREDIBLE save in Fla 🆚 Cruzeiro, watch 🎥Jorginho made a heroic play during Flamengo’s qualification for the Libertadores quarterfinals this Wednesday (19).The midfielder prevented a Cruzeiro goal three minutes into the second half, when the score was 1-0 in favor of the Rubro-Negro side.William sent a cross into the box, the ball took a deflection off Samuel Lino, and it came within millimeters of fully crossing the goal line.It only
  
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• Flamengo beat Cruzeiro, go through in Libertadores with worldies; watch 🎥

  20-08-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flamengo beat Cruzeiro, go through in Libertadores with worldies; watch 🎥Flamengo have qualified for the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.The qualification came this Wednesday (19) with a 2-1 win over Cruzeiro at the Maracanã.Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino scored Flamengo’s goals in the match. Lucas Romero found the net for Cruzeiro.In the first leg, the teams had drawn 1-1 at the Mineirão.Watch the match highlights below:
  The match began with total dominance from the home
  
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• Flamengo beat Cruzeiro, go through in Libertadores cracker, watch 🎥

  20-08-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flamengo beat Cruzeiro, go through in Libertadores cracker, watch 🎥Flamengo have qualified for the Libertadores quarterfinals.The spot was secured this Wednesday (19) with a 2-1 win over Cruzeiro at the Maracanã.Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino scored Flamengo’s goals in the match. Lucas Romero found the net for Cruzeiro.In the first leg, the teams had drawn 1-1 at the Mineirão.Watch the match highlights below:
  The match began with total control from the home side.Flamengo
  
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• Did this Swiss youngster just score goal of the season in MLS? 🚀

  20-08-2026 03:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Did this Swiss youngster just score goal of the season in MLS? 🚀Well then. We've just seen one of the best goals we're going to see all year in MLS as Swiss youngster Noah Streit sent an absolute rocket into the top corner. CF Montréal were level with Columbus heading into the dying minutes of the match before Streit went on a solo run and hit a ridiculous strike into the corner. The run, the hit, the venom on the strike. It's an easy candidate for goal of the seaso
  
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• 🎥 CF Montréal keeper produces almighty howler

  20-08-2026 02:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 CF Montréal keeper produces almighty howler These days we see more and more goalkeeper howlers as teams look to play out of the back with regular occurrence. Keepers are asked to much more than stop shots, but sometimes we get a reminder of why they didn't grow up to be outfield players. Tonight against Columbus, Montréal keeper Thomas Gillier became the latest victim as he absolutely whiffed when the ball was played back to him by his teammate. A disa
  
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• Atlético draw with Bragantino and go through in Copa Sul-Americana 🎥

  20-08-2026 02:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético draw with Bragantino and go through in Copa Sul-Americana 🎥Atlético have reached the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana.The team advanced in dramatic fashion this Wednesday (19), with a 2-2 draw at Arena MRV.In the first leg, in Bragança Paulista, Galo had won 1-0.In Wednesday’s match, Bragantino opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time through Eric Ramires.Atlético leveled the score right at the start of the second half with Maycon.In
  
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• Palmeiras win away at Cerro Porteño and go through in the Libertadores 🎥

  20-08-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras win away at Cerro Porteño and go through in the Libertadores 🎥Palmeiras are in the Libertadores quarterfinals.The spot was secured this Wednesday (19) with a 1-0 win at La Nueva Olla stadium in Paraguay.Gustavo Gómez scored the only goal of the match in the closing stages of the first half.He rose above the Cerro defense from an Arias corner and headed the ball into the net.In the first leg, at Nubank Parque, the teams had drawn 1-1.See the match highlights below:
  
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