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• The ex-Blackburn winger facing Mourinho and Madrid

  22-08-2026 09:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dolan played 38 games for Espanyol last season across La Liga and the Copa del Rey [Getty Images]Tyrhys Dolan, who played for Blackburn Rovers for five years before joining Espanyol last summer, says he is ready to take on one of the biggest tests of hiscareer when Real Madrid visit the RCDE Stadium on Saturday (20:30 BST).The Manchester-born winger began his second season in Spain in impressive fashion, scoring in Espanyol's 3-0 victory over Levante on the opening weekend.Now he faces a very di
  
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• Ipswich Town target Breel Embolo heads to Atlanta United to complete MLS move

  22-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town target Breel Embolo heads to Atlanta United to complete MLS moveIpswich Town had been given hope in their pursuit of Stade Rennais forward Breel Embolo, however, the Switzerland international now looks to be heading to the MLS. As per a report from Ouest-France, the striker’s move to Atlanta United has moved one step closer.It was reported by L’Équipe earlier in the week that Embolo had turned down the chance to join the US club. It was a decision a
  
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• Roma advance in talks for Oosterwolde, offer €17-18 million

  22-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma advance in talks for Oosterwolde, offer €17-18 millionRoma are making moves for Oosterwolde. The Fenerbahce defender is now the capital club’s priority to strengthen Gasperini’s backline.The Giallorossi club, as reported by Filippo Biafora of Il Tempo, have presented a proposal involving a loan with an option to buy.This option would become mandatory based on the defender’s number of appearances. The package is worth €17-18 million in total with talks progressing
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona register Joao Cancelo with La Liga ahead of season opener vs Elche

  22-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona register Joao Cancelo with La Liga ahead of season opener vs ElcheFC Barcelona have successfully registered their fourth signing of the summer, Joao Cancelo, with La Liga today.Having managed to complete the registrations of their three other summer arrivals, Rodri, Karim Adeyemi, and Anthony Gordon on Friday, the Blaugrana have managed to get the 32-year-old veteran full-back enrolled today.With this, Barcelona have successfully registered all their new signings in time for
  
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• Infantino says ‘I’ll see you at the hairdressers’ in bizarre response to questions about ‘betraying’ Fifa

  22-08-2026 10:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa president Gianni Infantino responded with the quip “I’ll see you at the hairdressers” when challenged by a journalist over whether he had betrayed football with his abandoned World Cup sell-off scheme.The head of football’s governing body was confronted outside a hotel in the Dominican Republic by Sky News US correspondent James Matthews.The journalist asked Infantino why he had refused to step down, despite calls across the sport.Three continental confederations acc
  
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• How new-look Spurs are shaping up under De Zerbi

  22-08-2026 10:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi has signed six players this summer [Getty Images]Roberto de Zerbi's first task on arriving at Tottenham in March was to avoid relegation from the Premier League.With that mission accomplished, he has had time and money over the summer to start creating a new-look Spurs to aim higher.So how might he tackle the challenge?When De Zerbi first arrived in the Premier League at Brighton in September 2022, he introduced new tactical concepts that were admired by some of the l
  
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• Official | Dayann Methalie completes Sunderland transfer

  22-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Dayann Methalie completes Sunderland transferDayann Methalie (20) has completed a move to AFC Sunderland. The move had been in doubt when the Toulouse FC academy product underwent his medical on Wearside. Concerns were raised about a back problem, but the deal has now gone through regardless. For the move to be completed, Methalie had to undergo further medical tests back in Toulouse. Those tests reassured the Black Cats, who decided to follow through with the transfer worth &eur
  
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• Mikel Arteta gives new Bruno Guimaraes injury update

  22-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta gives new Bruno Guimaraes injury updateMikel Arteta has pushed back against suggestions that Bruno Guimaraes is set for a long spell on the sidelines, insisting the player didn’t even want to miss a game.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesBruno Guimaraes picked up an injury in Arsenal’s Community Shield win over Manchester City, and the summer signing was ruled out of the Gunners’ Premier League opener against Coventry City as a result.Newcastle-based journali
  
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• Spurs deny Roma’s attempt for Mathys Tel

  22-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs deny Roma’s attempt for Mathys TelRoma needs to complete their attack with a powerful left winger capable of bursting forward. The stereotype to simplify the profile is that of a Lookman-like player.D’Amico is working on at least three names to determine who will be a good fit for the Giallorossi. Among the players being explored was Mathys Tel. The Tottenham winger finished the season playing 1,688 minutes, scoring four goals and providing two assists. Last season, in the Prem
  
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• How to watch Hull vs Manchester United: TV channel and live streaming details

  22-08-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How to watch Hull vs Manchester United: TV channel and live streaming detailsHull City vs Manchester United: Premier League return sets up stern test at MKM StadiumHull City are back in the Premier League and the welcome party could hardly be tougher. After nine long seasons away from the top flight, the Tigers begin again at the MKM Stadium with Manchester United arriving, full of ambition and carrying the weight of expectation.Hull earned promotion in dramatic fashion by beating Middlesbrough
  
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• Barcelona see 18-year-old talent as ‘real option’ in first-team dynamics

  22-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona see 18-year-old talent as ‘real option’ in first-team dynamicsBarcelona have begun to place genuine trust in Hamza Abdelkarim as a first-team striker option after the Egyptian teenager produced four goals in just 241 minutes during pre-season.The 18-year-old played in every friendly under Hansi Flick, chose to prioritise Barcelona’s preparations over his holiday and used the opportunity to force his way beyond the youth setup. SPORT now indicates that the club se
  
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• Roma vs Fiorentina: Mora nears debut, Soulé on the bench

  22-08-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma vs Fiorentina: Mora nears debut, Soulé on the benchRoma will host Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday at 8:45 PM for the first matchday of the season. Gian Piero Gasperini will also be able to rely on his four summer signings: Castro, Mora, Molina, and Koulierakis. The Grugliasco-born coach has also recovered Wesley, who trained with the group yesterday, and Pisilli. The Brazilian winger has overcome his ankle problem and will be fully available to the coach. On the right fla
  
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• Transfer fee revealed as Juventus agree to send Di Gregorio to Bournemouth

  22-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer fee revealed as Juventus agree to send Di Gregorio to BournemouthMultiple sources in Italy confirm that Michele Di Gregorio’s move to Bournemouth from Juventus is a loan deal, with an option to buy for €14m.Juventus and Bournemouth have reached an agreement for Italian goalkeeper Di Gregorio.Juventus send Di Gregorio to BournemouthLECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Michele Di Gregorio of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on
  
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• Real Madrid playmaker has Mourinho and board’s backing despite fierce competition

  22-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid playmaker has Mourinho and board’s backing despite fierce competitionReal Madrid have a problem of plenty in attack, with Jose Mourinho facing a major selection dilemma on a game-to-game basis.The likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham are the first names written on the team sheet.Also, the price that Madrid paid for Yan Diomande this summer suggests he is going to be a guaranteed starter for Jose.Now, according to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, Arda Gule
  
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• Luis Henrique not a priority for Roma

  22-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Henrique not a priority for RomaRoma will return to the pitch in two days to play their first Serie A matchday at the Stadio Olimpico against Fiorentina. Gian Piero Gasperini will be able to count on four new players: Castro, Mora, Molina, and Koulierakis. The Portuguese attacking midfielder and the Argentine winger could start, while the other two will likely have the option to come on during the match. Meanwhile, the final days of the transfer window are heating up, with players closing i
  
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• Arteta explains why Arsenal’s win v Coventry impressed him so much

  22-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta explains why Arsenal’s win v Coventry impressed him so muchThe Arsenal manager praised his team’s growing chemistry after the win over Coventry City, while also delivering updates on Bruno Guimaraes, Ezri Konsa and Christos Tzolis.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesMikel Arteta hailed Arsenal’s opening-night display after the champions began their Premier League title defence with a commanding 3-0 victory over Coventry City, praising the team’s growing underst
  
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• Messi fined for slapping opponent in MLS game

  22-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Quinn Sullivan and Lionel Messi clashed repeatedly in their side's game on Wednesday [Reuters]Inter Miami's Lionel Messi has been fined for slapping Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan during their side's Major League Soccer (MLS) 2-2 draw on Wednesday.Messi, 39, slapped Sullivan around the back of the head towards the end of the game as he complained the Union player had elbowed him after he played the ball.Sullivan reacted angerily to the slap, but the referee quickly intervened.The MLS confir
  
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• El Aynaoui and Ziolkowski draw interest in Saudi Pro League

  22-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Aynaoui and Ziolkowski draw interest in Saudi Pro LeagueTo continue strengthening their attack, Roma needs to make some sales. Gian Piero Gasperini expects two more signings: a right-footed left winger and an alternative to Wesley on the same flank. The message from the owners has been clear: to complete further deals to improve the attack, they need to raise money. With whom? Keep an eye on the positions of El Aynaoui and Ziolkowski. Both players are popular in Saudi Arabia, a transfer that
  
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• Confirmed: Roma submit first offer for Oosterwolde

  22-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Roma submit first offer for OosterwoldeRoma continues to evaluate several players to complete Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad. Among the names still on the Giallorossi management’s list is Jayden Oosterwolde, a 2001-born Dutch defender currently playing for Fenerbahçe.According to Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, the Giallorossi have submitted an offer to Fenerbahçe for the Dutch defender. The expected deal is a loan with an option to purchas
  
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• Report: Liverpool make contact over move for Real Madrid star

  22-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool make contact over move for Real Madrid starLiverpool Transfer News: Endrick Enquiry Reveals Reds’ AmbitionLiverpool’s search for attacking reinforcements has taken another intriguing turn after the club made an enquiry over the availability of Real Madrid forward Endrick.Paul Joyce of The Times reports that Liverpool asked Real Madrid about the Brazilian, whose opportunities at the Bernabeu could become increasingly restricted following Yan Diomande’s £1
  
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• Report: Liverpool interested in move for Real Madrid star

  22-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool interested in move for Real Madrid starLiverpool Transfer News: Reds Make Endrick Enquiry as Real Madrid RespondLiverpool have made an enquiry over the availability of Real Madrid forward Endrick as Andoni Iraola looks to strengthen his attacking options before the summer transfer window closes.Paul Joyce of The Times reports that Liverpool have asked about the Brazilian international, whose prospects of regular football at the Bernabeu have been affected by Real Madrid’s
  
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• Espanyol star admits facing Mbappe feels surreal ahead of Real Madrid clash: ‘Used to play with him on PlayStation’

  22-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Espanyol star admits facing Mbappe feels surreal ahead of Real Madrid clash: ‘Used to play with him on PlayStation’Alex Calatrava is preparing for one of the biggest matches of his career, with the Espanyol midfielder set to face Real Madrid.The 26-year-old made his La Liga debut just a few days ago and has now reflected on how far his career has come.In an interview with AS, Calatrava admitted that lining up against Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe on the same pitch feels almost
  
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• Journalist drops major Julian Alvarez Barcelona verdict: ‘Don’t think he will stay at Atletico’

  22-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist drops major Julian Alvarez Barcelona verdict: ‘Don’t think he will stay at Atletico’Julian Alvarez’s future at Atletico Madrid continues to dominate Barcelona transfer news, and Argentine journalist Gaston Edul has now delivered a strong assessment of where the situation could be heading.According to Edul, the current tension between Alvarez, his representatives and Atletico’s hierarchy is unlikely to disappear easily. More importantly for Barcelona,
  
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• Is Brentford v Tottenham on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League match

  22-08-2026 09:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur have caught the attention of the rest of the Premier League with their lavish outlay this summer and travel across London to Brentford to kick off their campaign. Spurs will field some new faces, including Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, while their spending is rocketing towards £400m after agreeing a deal to sign Savinho for £85m and the Brazilian’s Man City teammate Omar Marmoush is also a target.The Bee
  
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• Is Hull vs Manchester United on TV? Time, channel and how to watch Premier League clash

  22-08-2026 09:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a trip across the country to take on Hull City. Michael Carrick starts his first full season as manager having impressed during his interim tenure last season. A mixed pre-season campaign has seen the squad come through it relatively unscathed with only Mason Mount suffering a significant injury which is likely to keep him on the sidelines. United have also replaced Casemiro with midfield reinforcements Andrey Santos and Youri Ti
  
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• Today’s Papers – Serie A is back, everyone chasing Inter

  22-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Serie A is back, everyone chasing InterLa Gazzetta dello SportWe are backThe season begins, chasing the favourite InterThe defending champions debut at a sold-out San Siro, then Allegri’s Napoli, Roma and Como to stay at the top; Milan and Juve, with no more excuses, look for revenge.Corriere dello SportThe Anti-CristianThe season beginsInter open the campaign: Napoli and Como right on the champions’ heelsChivu: ‘We are the team to beat; we keep Lau
  
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• Finally! Richard Hughes about to pull off transfer two years in the making

  22-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Finally! Richard Hughes about to pull off transfer two years in the makingLiverpool are finally in the process of doing something they've been meaning to do for two years. Let's face it, this window has been messy for Richard Hughes and his recruitment team. To say things have not gone to plan would be an understatement.By now Liverpool would have hoped to have cleared some of their fringe players off the books and brought in much needed reinforcements.In the perfect world, Yan Diomande would al
  
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• South Africa v New Zealand referee: Who is first Test official Matthew Carley?

  22-08-2026 09:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s Matthew Carley will take charge of the first Test between South Africa and New Zealand in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.Born in Deal, Carley began refereeing at the age of 16, working his way up through the Kent system either side of a stint at university in Gloucestershire.The official soon made the step up to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) national panel, and became the first referee to officiate a professional game while wearing a body camera during the 2012/13 Cha
  
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• Atletico Madrid under maximum pressure as Barcelona wait on Julian Alvarez breakthrough

  22-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid under maximum pressure as Barcelona wait on Julian Alvarez breakthroughJulian Alvarez’s future at Atletico Madrid appears to be reaching a critical point, with the Argentine forward facing growing pressure from fans and an increasingly complicated transfer situation involving Barcelona and Arsenal.According to Mundo Deportivo, the next two days could be decisive as Atletico prepare to face Villarreal on Sunday. The tension surrounding Alvarez has grown significantly, a
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: legendary record 🔥, CR7 in pursuit 💥

  22-08-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: legendary record 🔥, CR7 in pursuit 💥Unbeatable record 🤯Johor Darul Ta’zim FC has just set a new world record in men’s football by going unbeaten in 109 consecutive league matches!An absolutely legendary run that began in 2021 and allows the Malaysian club to surpass the previous record held since 1994 by Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas.Johor Darul Ta’zim also dominates the domestic league, having won the Malaysian Super L
  
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