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• Torquay's Jay hopes late win can kickstart away form

  17-08-2026 09:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Jay's late winner ensured Torquay in their first away game of the season [Shutterstock]Torquay United match-winner Matt Jay hopes his side's late victory at Chelmsford City can be a catalyst for better away form this season.Jay's 83rd-minute goal ensured a 2-1 victory for the Gulls, their first of the National League South season, in their first match away from Plainmoor.Torquay did not pick up an away win until early October last season.They went on to win 10 of their 23 away league matche
  
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• Torres scores twice on PSG debut to salvage draw

  23-08-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  French Ligue 1Rennes 2 - 2 Paris Saint-Germain FTFerran Torres celebrates scoring for PSG [Getty Images]World Cup winner Ferran Torres scored twice for Paris St-Germain after they trailed 2-0 to salvage a draw at Rennes in their Ligue 1 opener. The 26-year-old, who scored the winning goal for Spain in the World Cup final win over Argentina, completed a reported £42.7m move from Barcelona on 15 August. PSG boss Luis Enrique turned to debutant Torres at half-time with his side facing an open
  
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• Gavi, the only sour note in Barcelona's thrashing

  23-08-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gavi, the only sour note in Barcelona's thrashingFC Barcelona’s 0-5 victory over Elche was overshadowed by Gavi’s injury at the Martínez Valero. The young Andalusian midfielder had to leave the pitch just before halftime after a heavy blow. His discomfort took the shine off the Blaugrana side’s strong start to the league campaign.The incident occurred during a pressing move against opposing defender Víctor Chust in the Elche penalty area. Despite trying to continu
  
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• Raphinha 10, Fermin 9 | Elche 0-5 Barcelona: Player Ratings

  23-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha 10, Fermin 9 | Elche 0-5 Barcelona: Player RatingsBarcelona’s first game of the new season could not have gone any better, and for all the talk of the pressing need for a new striker, goals were not the problem for the Catalans.Hansi Flick rested most of his recently returned stars from the starting lineup and fielded an academy-graduate-rich setup with the likes of Xavi Espart and Marc Bernal earning starts.In just the first half, the team went 2-0 up through Raphinha and Karim A
  
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• Get it done Richard Hughes: Liverpool face hijack threat in PSG forward deal

  23-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Get it done Richard Hughes: Liverpool face hijack threat in PSG forward dealLiverpool are chasing a couple of winger deals before the summer transfer window closes. The Reds’ stated aim for the current transfer period has always been adding one-v-one quality out wide. That need was stepped up when Mohamed Salah left for Trabzonspor on a free transfer.Andoni Iraola is believed to be seeking at least five winger options to choose from for the season. And with Victor Munoz onboarded following
  
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• Cisse: ‘I never thought I could score on my Milan debut’

  23-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cisse: ‘I never thought I could score on my Milan debut’Teenage talent Alphadjo Cisse ‘never thought I could score on my debut for Milan,’ but has won over coach Ruben Amorim with his goal in a 2-1 victory over Torino.The Rossoneri have been preparing for life without Rafael Leao, and as the Portugal international is currently injured, they looked to Cisse to start in tonight’s Serie A season opener.It proved a masterstroke, because he scored the goal that broke the
  
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• 💪 Rampant Palmeiras kill the game in 10' and extend lead at the top

  23-08-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💪 Rampant Palmeiras kill the game in 10' and extend lead at the topPalmeiras scored THREE GOALS in 10 MINUTES, beat Vasco 4-1, and extended their lead at the top of the Brasileirão.Verdão came back for the second half all guns blazing and secured all three points through Flaco López (two), Vitor Roque, and Maurício.
  What does it mean? 📊With the 4-1 win, Palmeiras reached 51 points and extended their lead at the top.Second-placed Flamengo lost to Cruzei
  
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• 🎥 Pacho’s insane defensive stop against Rennes

  23-08-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Pacho’s insane defensive stop against RennesAlready the defensive play of the season?This Sunday evening, PSG miraculously snatched a 2-2 draw away to Stade Rennais thanks to a Ferran Torres brace, after trailing 2-0 until the 71st minute.Just a few minutes after Paris equalized, Rennes nearly retook the lead.Ludovic Blas thought he would be Stade Rennais’ hero, but Willian Pacho pulled off an absolutely stratospheric goal-line clearance.Blas had scored, but Pacho stopped i
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Rennes 2-2 PSG: Ferran Torres brace prevents Champions League winners from conceding Ligue 1 opener defeat

  23-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Rennes 2-2 PSG: Ferran Torres brace prevents Champions League winners from conceding Ligue 1 opener defeatLigue 1 McDonald’s, Matchday 1, 22/08/2026PSG got their Ligue 1 season underway with a hard-fought away draw against Rennes. The clinical Bretons raced to a two-goal lead that Ferran Torres wiped out with a second-half brace.The Match PSG travelled to Rennes to kick off their Ligue 1 title defense. It was expected to be the other way around, but the sorry state of
  
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• Serie A | Torino 1-2 Milan: Rabiot revitalises Rossoneri

  23-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Torino 1-2 Milan: Rabiot revitalises RossoneriAdrien Rabiot made an incredible impact off the bench, assisting Alphadjo Cisse’s debut Serie A goal and scoring the second himself, as Milan won 2-1 away to Torino.The Rossoneri had a mixed pre-season under new coach Ruben Amorim. Rafael Leao was out injured, Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot delayed by the World Cup campaign, but Mike Maignan returned to the starting XI with new signings Goncalo Ramos and Mario Gila.Toro coach Ignazio A
  
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• Serie A | Atalanta 2-1 Sassuolo: Dea get first success under Sarri

  23-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Atalanta 2-1 Sassuolo: Dea get first success under SarriAtalanta earned their first victory under coach Maurizio Sarri by beating Sassuolo 2-1 with Giacomo Raspadori and Nikola Krstovic goals.La Dea were a little anxious after the disappointing 0-0 first leg draw with Hapoel Tel-Aviv in the Conference League play-off, confirming difficulty in adapting to Sarri’s tactics. Thomas Kristensen suffered an injury in that game too, joining Isak Hien, Honest Ahanor and Kamaldeen Sulemana
  
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• Rangers Could Bring This Lens Attacker Who Is Available On Loan: Why He Would Bolster Their Attacking Options

  23-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Could Bring This Lens Attacker Who Is Available On Loan: Why He Would Bolster Their Attacking OptionsIf a recent report from The Scottish Sun is true, Rangers could turn their attention to Rayan Fofana ahead of a potential summer move. RC Lens are open to sanctioning a season-long loan for their striking ace, and the Glasgow giants, who are exploring the market for another ‘number 9′ following Youssef Chermiti’s ACL injury, have been made aware he’s available on a
  
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• FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he received 'warm welcome' in visit to Caribbean tournament despite Concacaf president asking him not to attend

  23-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Despite increasing pressure from the soccer world to resign amid the fallout from the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise venture, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is continuing on with his duties, seemingly unfazed.On Saturday, Infantino met with member associations in the Caribbean at a FIFA-sponsored youth tournament in the Dominican Republic — despite being asked not to go. The competition, the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under-14 Challenge Series, is a youth tournament supported by the a
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms agreement for dream Yankuba Minteh deal

  23-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms agreement for dream Yankuba Minteh dealLiverpool are locked in talks with Brighton over a deal for Yankuba Minteh. The Reds saw an initial offer worth £50m rejected last week for the 22-year-old - who is currently out injured and not expected to feature until October or November.That first bid was followed up by Richard Hughes with another worth £60m just 24 hours later - which again the Seagulls threw in the bin.Discussions will continue for the left-footed
  
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• 💥 Atalanta edge Sassuolo, 2-1! Krstović on fire, Carnesecchi superb 🧤

  23-08-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥 Atalanta edge Sassuolo, 2-1! Krstović on fire, Carnesecchi superb 🧤The new Atalanta side under Maurizio Sarri claimed 3 points in Bergamo by beating Aquilani’s Sassuolo 2-1. Goals from Raspadori (6') and Krstović (65') sealed it for La Dea, while Odenthal (54') scored for the visitors from Emilia.Watch the full Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!A great first half in Bergamo brought plenty of chances for both
  
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• Signs that Jaissle's Newcastle are not to be written off

  23-08-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The fourth official had just signalled that five minutes of stoppage time had been added on at St James' Park.It was the cue for Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle to frantically raise his arms up and down on the touchline in an attempt to whip supporters up for one final push."Sing your hearts out for the lads," the crowd responded.Newcastle United were 2-1 up against Liverpool, but no one inside the stadium needed reminding of the history of this fixture, which has become synonymous wit
  
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• Monday's gossip: Man City ready to meet Chelsea's Fernandez demand

  23-08-2026 22:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City are ready to make Enzo Fernandez move, Liverpool consider a third bid for Yankuba Minteh, and a Barcelona full-back pushes to join Manchester United.Manchester City are ready to meet Chelsea's asking price for Enzo Fernandez, with the Blues wanting £120m for the 25-year-old Argentina midfielder. (Football Insider)Liverpool and Brighton were expected to hold fresh talks on Sunday over Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh, 22, as the Reds consider whether to make a third bid. (Ben Ja
  
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• 📋 Santos named to host Mirassol and pull clear of the drop zone

  23-08-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Santos named to host Mirassol and pull clear of the drop zoneSantos host Mirassol at Vila Belmiro this Sunday (23), at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 24th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.This is what is known as a "six-pointer."
  After all, Peixe, with two wins in the last five rounds, sit in 14th place with 25 points.Meanwhile, Leão Caipira, after two straight defeats in the league, open the Z-4 (17th place) with 22 points.Compared to the last ma
  
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• 📸 Barcelona new boy nets on debut as champions double lead at Elche 🔥

  23-08-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Barcelona new boy nets on debut as champions double lead at Elche 🔥Barcelona new boy Karim Adeyemi was handed his first start tonight against Elche and he has rewarded Hansi Flick with a debut goal. 
  The German winger made the switch to the La Liga champions this summer from Borussia Dortmund and looks to have settled quickly judging by his link up with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. It was Raphinha - the new club captain - who gave Barça the lead before provi
  
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• 📸 Perfect debut! Adeyemi delivers straight away for Barça

  23-08-2026 22:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Perfect debut! Adeyemi delivers straight away for BarçaAt FC Barcelona’s LaLiga opener, the spotlight today was especially on one player - Karim Adeyemi. With his move to the Catalans, the attacking star finally wants to prove himself on the biggest stage. And so far, it’s working out perfectly.In his LaLiga debut for FC Barcelona, the former BVB star scored straight away to make it 2-0 and sent out a real statement.Barcelona’s other high-profile attacking sign
  
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• Roma revive Leao interest as Soule loan swap floated with Milan

  23-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma revive Leao interest as Soule loan swap floated with MilanRoma have re-emerged as a possible destination for Rafael Leao in the closing days of the transfer window, with a loan exchange involving Matias Soule floated as a means of bridging the financial gap.According to Calciomercato.it, the Roma option has gained traction again in recent hours, having first been reported by the outlet in late July.The obstacle remains the Portuguese forward’s substantial wages, though a swap of loans
  
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• David Lynch’s Four Key Takeaways from Newcastle United 2-2 Liverpool

  23-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch’s Four Key Takeaways from Newcastle United 2-2 LiverpoolDavid Lynch Reacts to Liverpool’s 2-2 Draw With Newcastle UnitedLiverpool opened their Premier League campaign with a dramatic 2-2 draw away at Newcastle United, Dominik Szoboszlai’s penalty in the 99th minute ensuring Andoni Iraola avoided defeat in his first league match in charge.Speaking in his post-match reaction, David Lynch picked through a game he admitted was difficult to assess immediately after full
  
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• Celtic Eye £3.5m Versatile Defensive Star In Imminent Transfer Move: Why Should They Hurry Up?

  23-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Eye £3.5m Versatile Defensive Star In Imminent Transfer Move: Why Should They Hurry Up?Celtic are pushing ahead with a move for Hajduk Split’s Niko Sigur, with respected transfer insider Ekrem Konur reporting that talks are already at an advanced stage. The Canada international, who turns 22 on 9 September, is exactly the sort of player Celtic could use right now. Right-back? Yes. Defensive midfield? Also yes. That versatility is a big part of the attraction.A formal bid is ex
  
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• 📋 São Paulo XI named to face Chapecoense in SC

  23-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 São Paulo XI named to face Chapecoense in SCWith NEW faces, São Paulo’s lineup is SET for this Sunday’s (23) clash with Chapecoense at 6:30 p.m. at Arena Condá.Record, Premiere, and CazéTV will broadcast the Matchday 24 Brasileirão game.And you can follow the main updates in real time in the card below.
  São Paulo are in 13th place with 27 points. Chape are bottom of the table with 11 points.São Paulo lineup 📋Victor S&
  
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• 📋 São Paulo line-up confirmed for Chapecoense clash in SC

  23-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 São Paulo line-up confirmed for Chapecoense clash in SCWith SOME NEW FACES, São Paulo is LINEUPED UP for the clash with Chapecoense at 6:30 p.m. this Sunday (23) at Arena Condá.Record, Premiere, and CazéTV will broadcast the Matchday 24 game of the Brasileirão.And you can follow the main updates in real time in the card below.
  São Paulo are 13th in the table with 27 points. Chape are bottom with 11 points.São Paulo lineup 📋Victor
  
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• Former Liverpool star reveals why he couldn’t player under Andoni Iraola

  23-08-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool star reveals why he couldn’t player under Andoni IraolaAndoni Iraola’s Pressing Style Set to Reshape Liverpool as Peter Crouch Delivers Clear VerdictLiverpool are preparing for a major stylistic shift under Andoni Iraola, with pressing intensity and direct football expected to define the next phase at Anfield. After a disappointing 2025-26 campaign that ended with a fifth-placed Premier League finish, the club moved quickly to install a head coach whose identity is c
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | FC Bayern München

  23-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | FC Bayern MünchenOur Get German Football News Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews series now arrives at the German record champions. One year ago, the author arrived at this particular stop on the annual Bundesliga tour and found himself doing something profoundly uncomfortable: defending FC Bayern München. Not the football club, mind you. Nobody needed defending there. The administrative department. In last summer’s Bay
  
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• Why Juventus’ move for Franck Kessie is edging closer

  23-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Juventus’ move for Franck Kessie is edging closerSerie A side Juventus have been interested in ex-Milan midfielder Franck Kessie for many weeks now. While a formal move has been missing, there are signs a deal could be going in the right direction now.Calciomercato note that Fabio Miretti’s possible move to Besiktas is bringing the Ivorian’s switch to Juve closer.The player has given his priority to a return to Italy from the Middle East and Luciano Spalletti sees him as an
  
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• Bremer, Conceicao and Kalulu admit Juventus should have beaten Frosinone by more

  23-08-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bremer, Conceicao and Kalulu admit Juventus should have beaten Frosinone by moreGleison Bremer, Francisco Conceicao and Pierre Kalulu all pointed to the same shortcoming after Juventus opened their Serie A campaign with a 1-0 win at Frosinone, agreeing the game should have been put beyond the hosts long before the closing stages.With quotes via AlfredoPedulla.com, Bremer told DAZN after heading in the only goal: “I’m happy with the goal, it’s only the start of the season. We co
  
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• Pre-season optimism quickly fades for some fans

  23-08-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United supporters had a Premier League opening weekend to forget at Hull City[Getty Images]Football fandom can be a bit like Christmas.All summer, supporters pore over their wish list, convince themselves this season could finally be different and dream about what might be awaiting them. But when it is time to unwrap, sometimes you don't get what you hoped for. For many football fans, it takes barely 90 minutes for the excitement to give way to doubt and frustration about where it has
  
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