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• Trepy’s ‘improvement in respiratory function’ after swimming pool incident

  18-08-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trepy’s ‘improvement in respiratory function’ after swimming pool incidentThe SS Annunziata Hospital, where Yael Trepy is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit, says the Cagliari starlet ‘remains under pharmacological sedation’ but has shown an ‘improvement in respiratory function compared with the severe respiratory failure detected upon his admission.’Cagliari and the SS Annunziata Hospital of Sassari have provided a medical update on 20-year-old st
  
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• 🚨 Fenerbahçe - Lyon: line-ups for first-leg Champions League play-off

  18-08-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Fenerbahçe - Lyon: line-ups for first-leg Champions League play-offAn important match for Les Gones and, more broadly, for French football.Olympique Lyonnais face Fenerbahçe in Istanbul in the first leg of their Champions League playoff.The two teams’ starting XIs are in. Paulo Fonseca starts star signing Loïs Openda up front. Malick Fofana is also in the lineup, despite his likely move to AS Roma in the coming hours.On the Istanbul side, Mason Greenwood, Matt&
  
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• Real Madrid 21-year-old star in line to start vs Espanyol after strong pre-season

  18-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid 21-year-old star in line to start vs Espanyol after strong pre-seasonPre-season provided a real opportunity for some Real Madrid players to impress Jose Mourinho, and it looks like some stars have caught the manager’s eye.The appointment of a new manager always brings with it a clean slate, especially for players like Dean Huijsen.The 21-year-old Spanish ace started last season well under Xabi Alonso, but the managerial changes saw his form drop.By the end of the campaign, he h
  
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• Chelsea Transfer News: Latest on Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto and more

  18-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Transfer News: Latest on Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto and moreChelsea Transfer Latest, Enzo Fernandez Future, Sales Pressure and Xabi Alonso’s Squad PlanChelsea’s summer keeps moving at pace, and the latest reporting from The Athletic paints a picture of a club still in heavy motion, even as the window edges towards its conclusion. This is a familiar state at Stamford Bridge, a place where change has become almost institutional, but there are distinct themes now shaping the fin
  
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• Vicario on Juventus move: ‘A lifelong dream, waiting for this moment since I was a child’

  18-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vicario on Juventus move: ‘A lifelong dream, waiting for this moment since I was a child’Guglielmo Vicario has given his first interview as a Juventus player, speaking shortly after his loan move from Tottenham was completed on Tuesday, and the emotion of the moment was clear from the outset.Speaking to the club’s official channels, with quotes via AlfredoPedulla.com, the goalkeeper struggled to contain himself when discussing the switch.“The emotion is really huge, becau
  
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• Report: Barcelona coaching staff taking special interest in 18-year-old forward’s development

  18-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Barcelona coaching staff taking special interest in 18-year-old forward’s developmentBarcelona may be on the verge of completing deals to sign two players in Joao Cancelo and Rodri this week. But the club are still yet to find a new striker.Their pursuit of Julian Alvarez hasn’t progressed much, with Atletico Madrid still not too keen on parting ways with their star player. This has forced Barcelona to consider alternatives, and while the club have been linked with a move for
  
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• Premier League chief claims Gianni Infantino ‘pressed the self-destruct button’ with World Cup sell-off plan

  18-08-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has accused embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino of pressing the "self-destruct button" over collapsed plans to sell World Cup stakes.Infantino is currently fighting to stay in his position following significant backlash over plans to sell a minority share in Fifa tournaments to private investors.Uefa has emerged as his primary opponent, while the Football Association has withdrawn its backing for Infantino."This is a problem of Fifa’s ma
  
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• Liverpool share obvious clue about plans for wonderkid, it’s good news

  18-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool share obvious clue about plans for wonderkid, it’s good newsLiverpool still have a lot of things to figure out this summer. The Anfield outfit were expected to go through a lot of changes and, while some have occurred, it still doesn't seem like Liverpool are ready to start challenging for the Premier League title again.Their performances last term were well below the standards expected of them which led to a fifth-place finish.In a normal season, qualifying for the Champions Lea
  
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• Real Madrid had offered less than €40m for Barcelona-bound Rodri

  18-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid had offered less than €40m for Barcelona-bound RodriReal Madrid had made a €40 million bid for Manchester City midfielder Rodri before Barcelona swooped in to hijack the move, according to El Chiringuito TV.The Spanish midfielder is one step away from joining Barcelona, but fresh details have revealed that Madrid made a serious attempt to sign him before he chose their fierce rivals.The 30-year-old had been on Madrid’s radar for several weeks after it became clear tha
  
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• Como push for Ricci as Milan hold firm on permanent sale

  18-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como push for Ricci as Milan hold firm on permanent saleComo have opened talks over a move for Samuele Ricci, though Milan are refusing to budge on the structure of any deal as the Serie A season gets underway.According to Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, via CalcioMercato, Como have reached a broad agreement with Ricci’s camp, driven partly by a need for more Italian-qualified players to meet squad-list requirements for both Serie A and their debut Champions League campaign.Cesc Fabreg
  
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• 'I am concerned with United's lack of urgency in the transfer market'

  18-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Manchester United heading into the new season and whether more reinforcements are needed.Here are some of your comments:Ian: We have not increased our depth in midfield, only replaced what we have lost (Casemiro/Ugarte). We have woefully inadequate cover for injuries and our lone striker has not figured since the end of last season. All of Carrick's great work of last year will be lost if we do not support him better and give him adequate tools to co
  
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• 'My heart will always be blue all my life' - Rodri's Man City farewell

  18-08-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Rodri says his "heart will always be blue," but it "is the right moment to say goodbye" to Manchester City.The 30-year-old, who won 14 major honours with City, has left the club after seven years to to join Barcelona."It's not like I miss [City] because I don't feel like I'm leaving," Rodri told Manchester City's official website. "I think I'm just moving to another club, but my heart will always be linked to the city and to the club."I always try to be involved in the games, try t
  
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• Rodri talks Flick, Lamine, Bernal, Alvarez, Busquets comparison after joining Barcelona: ‘This was my first choice’

  18-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri talks Flick, Lamine, Bernal, Alvarez, Busquets comparison after joining Barcelona: ‘This was my first choice’Weeks of speculation have finally come to an end as Barcelona have officially announced Rodri as their new signing.The Spanish midfield general becomes the third major signing of the summer for Barcelona, who are also expected to announce the signing of Joao Cancelo in the coming days.Speaking for the first time since joining Barcelona, Rodri talked about his decision to
  
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• Journalist: Arsenal stance on £120m midfielder takes fresh turn

  18-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Arsenal stance on £120m midfielder takes fresh turnArsenal transfer latest as Myles Lewis-Skelly commits, Gabriel Martinelli stays and Mikel Arteta eyes late movesArsenal’s summer has already carried the swagger of champions, and as the window moves into its final stretch, the mood around the club feels ambitious, watchful and full of possibility. According to The Athletic, there is plenty still brewing at the Emirates, from Myles Lewis-Skelly’s future to Gabriel Ma
  
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• 😱 I had another offer...: Rodri admits Real Madrid bid

  18-08-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 I had another offer...: Rodri admits Real Madrid bidMidfielder Rodri has been officially unveiled as a new FC Barcelona player. After bringing a successful spell at Manchester City to an end, the captain of the Spanish national team has signed for the Blaugrana club, stating that the Catalan side was his first choice despite having other offers on the market."I don’t remember the exact moment. I had other options, but Barcelona was always my first choice. At the same time, the fi
  
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• Mourinho will count on Real Madrid youth player if club fail to sign a new centre-back

  18-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho will count on Real Madrid youth player if club fail to sign a new centre-backDespite having signed no less than six players, Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho is still keen on bringing in another centre-back this summer.The Portuguese coach is concerned the current depth of the Real Madrid defence might not be enough to get them over the line and has set his sights on Alessandro Bastoni.However, Real Madrid have not made any breakthrough in the Bastoni pursuit, as the club have been
  
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• Lincoln sign Brentford's Konak on loan

  18-08-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yunus Konak was 18 when he first joined Brentford [Getty Images]Championship newcomers Lincoln City have signed Yunus Konak from Brentford on a season-long loan immediately after the midfielder agreed to a new five-year deal with the Premier League side.The 20-year-old, who also has an additional 12-month option in his latest Brentford contract, has made 10 substitute appearances for the Bees in the top flight since joining the London club from Sivasspor in January 2024.He spent the later part o
  
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• Barcelona complete Rodri transfer from Manchester City in £65.4million deal

  18-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri has finalised a four-year contract to join Barcelona from Manchester City, the club have announced.The midfielder, named player of the tournament during Spain’s World Cup triumph this summer, completed a £65.4million transfer on Tuesday after undergoing his medical with the club.Rodri spent seven seasons at City, helping them win the Premier League title on four occasions and scoring the decisive goal as they beat Inter Milan in the 2023 Champions League final.The master of spa
  
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• Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City in £65m deal

  18-08-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have announced the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth in the region of £65m.The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has signed a four-year contract at the Nou Camp, returning to Spanish football for the first time since 2019 when he played for Atletico Madrid.Rodri, 30, leaves City after seven seasons at the club, having made 298 appearances and won 12 major honours, including four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three EFL Cups and the Champions League in 20
  
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• Lazio transfer news: Southampton eye Ratkov as Fiorentina could enter Icardi race

  18-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio transfer news: Southampton eye Ratkov as Fiorentina could enter Icardi raceLazio are working to offload Petar Ratkov this summer, with a third club now interested in the Serbian striker as his future at the club looks increasingly shaky.According to Sky Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Dinamo Moscow and Southampton have both made contact over a permanent deal, and they’ve now been joined by Red Star Belgrade.Ratkov had hoped to fight for his place under Gennaro Gattuso at Formello, but ha
  
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• Report: Liverpool defender set to make big decision this week

  18-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool defender set to make big decision this weekIfeanyi Ndukwe Loan Decision Nears After Liverpool Pre-Season BreakthroughLiverpool youngster Ifeanyi Ndukwe is expected to decide on his next move in the coming days, with the 18-year-old now at the centre of a significant development call following an impressive pre-season under Andoni Iraola.As reported by The Athletic, Liverpool’s academy defender is expected to choose a loan destination this week after attracting multiple of
  
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• Former Real Madrid star asks Mourinho to follow PSG’s playbook: ‘Everyone has to push’

  18-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid star asks Mourinho to follow PSG’s playbook: ‘Everyone has to push’Real Madrid are gearing up for their season opener against Espanyol this coming weekend and all eyes will be on Jose Mourinho.The Portuguese manager was the heart of Real Madrid’s rebuilding project that saw the club bring in six new signings.With the pre-season over and Mourinho having made his observations, a former Real Madrid player has given his two cents on what kind of playbook Mo
  
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• Chelsea to rebrand youth teams under new head coach from 2026/27 season

  18-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea to rebrand youth teams under new head coach from 2026/27 seasonChelsea have announced that their academy teams will be publicly known as ‘Cobham Next Gen’ from the 2026/27 season.The Blues are set to give their youth teams a new identity under head coach Harry Hudson, and it’s designed to better explain the role of the club’s leading academy group.Chelsea say the change reflects both the age profile of the players and the club’s long history of preparing you
  
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• Report: Aston Villa star reaches agreement over mega-money exit

  18-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa star reaches agreement over mega-money exitOllie Watkins to Al-Hilal: Aston Villa Face Major Transfer Call as Saudi Talks LoomAston Villa are facing a significant summer decision after reports that Ollie Watkins has “agreed terms with Al-Hilal” and the Saudi Pro League side are now preparing to take the next step in pursuit of the England striker. According to TeamTalk, the Saudi club are ready to open talks with Villa after making Watkins their leading attacking
  
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• 🚨Rodri is now blaugrana: Barcelona announce market bombshell

  18-08-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Rodri is now blaugrana: Barcelona announce market bombshellAfter weeks of drama, it all ended happily for the Blaugrana side, who today announce Rodri as their new signing.The deal has finally been completed for a fixed fee of €60 million plus €10 million in add-ons, which Barça will pay to Manchester City.
  The now former City player has signed a contract until 2030 and has already promised that his goal is to go for the Champions League.This article was translated into
  
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• Video: Rodrigo Mora arrives in Italy ahead of Roma switch

  18-08-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Rodrigo Mora arrives in Italy ahead of Roma switchRodrigo Mora has landed in Rome to complete his move from Porto, with the 19-year-old set to undergo his medical and finalise a five-year contract before immediately joining up with Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma.The deal, reported at €25m upfront for 50% of his rights, includes an option to buy the remaining share for the same fee, with performance-related bonuses that could push Porto’s total return to around €52m.It c
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona sign Rodri from Manchester City

  18-08-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona sign Rodri from Manchester CityIt is official. FC Barcelona have announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Rodri from Manchester City.The 30-year-old World Cup winner has signed a four-year contract with the Blaugrana until the summer of 2030.A coup for BarcelonaFor a while in the summer, it appeared like Rodri was headed to Real Madrid, who were making progress in their efforts to bring in the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner.However, Barcelona’s entry into the race ch
  
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• Barcelona to activate Plan B if Julian Alvarez situation does not change by Saturday

  18-08-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona to activate Plan B if Julian Alvarez situation does not change by SaturdayAfter securing the arrival of Rodri, Barcelona have only two positions of importance as far as the summer transfer window goes – centre-back and centre-forward.All emphasis, however, is only on the latter department, especially with all the uncertainty around Julian Alvarez’s situation.The Argentine star is indeed keen on a move to Catalonia and is set to meet with the hierarchy of his club later this
  
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• 🚨 Official: FC Barcelona sign Rodri!

  18-08-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: FC Barcelona sign Rodri!The transfer of the summer?Expected for several days, Rodri’s transfer is now official!This Tuesday, FC Barcelona announced the signing of the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner from Manchester City.Initially reported to be close to joining Real Madrid, the world champion ultimately chose FC Barcelona, who moved quickly to seize the opportunity to sign La Roja’s captain.According to various sources, the Catalan club reportedly paid around €70 mil
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Barcelona seal blockbuster signing of Rodri from Man City

  18-08-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Barcelona seal blockbuster signing of Rodri from Man CityBarcelona have officially announced the signing of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri from Manchester City.The midfielder was also pursued by rivals Real Madrid this summer but it is the Spanish champions who have won the race for his signature.Barça will pay a fee of €76.5million (£65.3m) for the 30-year-old, who had just one year remaining on his City contract, with €60m being pai
  
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