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• US goalkeeper Matt Freese haunted by costly World Cup error after being booed on MLS return

  28-07-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The sting of the United States’ abrupt exit from the 2026 World Cup, following a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16, continues to resonate deeply with goalkeeper Matt Freese. He admits the memory is far from fading, and he’s not convinced it ever will."Big losses in tough moments are things you never really get over because they stay with you for the rest of your career," Freese told The Associated Press ahead of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game in Charlotte. "They continu
  
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• Man City agree €100 million deal with Lille for teen talent Ayyoub Bouaddi

  23-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City agree €100 million deal with Lille for teen talent Ayyoub BouaddiManchester City have agreed a deal with Lille to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi for €95 million plus another €5m in bonuses. He joins on a five-year contract with the option of another year (h/t Fabrice Hawkins).Bouaddi won’t play today against Angers as he is now set to move to the Premier League. Lille wanted to keep him for another season but have agreed to let him leave now.The Cityzens needed a holding midfi
  
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• Yankuba Minteh has already confirmed why he wants to join Liverpool

  23-08-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yankuba Minteh has already confirmed why he wants to join LiverpoolYankuba Minteh Makes Liverpool Preference Clear as Transfer Talks ContinueLiverpool’s pursuit of Yankuba Minteh has developed into one of the defining transfer stories of the final days of the summer window, with the Brighton winger now publicly acknowledging that Anfield is a destination firmly in his thoughts.Speaking to Foday Manneh, Minteh discussed Liverpool, his admiration for Sadio Mane and the growing speculation su
  
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• Man City agree £86m deal for teen midfielder Bouaddi

  23-08-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi starred at the World Cup for Morocco[Getty Images]Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle worth 100m euros (£86m) to sign 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.BBC Sport reported earlier this week that the two clubs were in advanced talks over a deal for the Morocco international to join City.An agreement for the teenager to join Enzo Maresca's side is now in place, with Bouaddi now set to complete his protracted move to England.Having sold mid
  
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• Tottenham target Omar Marmoush included in Man City squad but Savinho absent

  23-08-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez are part of the Manchester City squad to face Bournemouth this afternoon, but Tottenham Hotspur target Savinho is absent.Winger Savinho is set to join Spurs in a deal that could reach £85m, while Marmoush is also wanted by Tottenham in a separate deal.Gonzalez, meanwhile, has been linked with a move to Newcastle United as the Magpies look to add an experienced central midfielder.But Rico Lewis, who had also been linked with a move away, starts for City in mi
  
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• RB Leipzig enter race for Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo

  23-08-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig enter race for Lille’s Matias Fernandez-PardoAccording to a report from Fabrizio Romano, RB Leipzig have entered the race for Lille OSC’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21). The Bundesliga side have reportedly submitted a €35m bid (with add-ons included) for the Belgian international; negotiations are thought to be ongoing. So far, Lille have been steadfast in their refusal to countenance a departure for the forward. Even after Fernandez-Pardo attempted to force an exit
  
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• Manchester City land their man as midfield reinforcement is on the way

  23-08-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City land their man as midfield reinforcement is on the wayManchester City have had their eyes on adding Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi to their squad all summer. With Tijjani Reijnders and Rodri having departed the club, Enzo Maresca’s squad is in need of midfield reinforcements. The hope was that City could sign Bouaddi at some point over the past week. Unfortunately, that didn’t occur. Ahead of Manchester City’s opening Premier League fixture of the 2026-27 seaso
  
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• Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez left out of Aston Villa squad amid exit talk

  23-08-2026 14:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez were absent from Aston Villa’s matchday squad named to face Brighton in their Premier League opener amid rumours of an imminent exit for both.Villa frontman Watkins is wanted by Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, and his omission from the travelling squad to the south coast will only heighten speculation.Goalkeeper Martinez has also been heavily linked with a departure from Villa Park, as he was last summer, but misses out on the squad due to a lack of match fit
  
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• Juventus clarify stance on Arsenal winger target

  23-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus clarify stance on Arsenal winger targetJuventus manager Luciano Spalletti wants to keep Kenan Yildiz regardless of the offer the club receive for the winger, amid links with Arsenal.Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty ImagesDavid Ornstein reported for NBC Sports ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League opener that Juventus want Gunners target Kenan Yildiz to stay, and that’s a stance the club’s manager has since reiterated.“I am perfectly relaxed, because dealing with Yildiz i
  
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• Manchester City reach full agreement with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi

  23-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City reach full agreement with Lille for Ayyoub BouaddiAccording to a report from RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Manchester City have reached an agreement with Lille OSC for Ayyoub Bouaddi (18). The teenager has been in the sights of the Premier League side throughout this summer as they look for a replacement for long-term servant Rodri, who left for Barcelona in a €76m deal. Bouaddi, who was set to be included in Lille’s matchday squad for their opening game a
  
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• Journalist provides update on Cody Gakpo’s potential Liverpool exit

  23-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist provides update on Cody Gakpo’s potential Liverpool exitTottenham interest places Gakpo at centre of transfer intrigueLiverpool could yet make another significant change to their attacking ranks before the summer transfer window closes, with Tottenham maintaining a strong interest in Cody Gakpo.The Netherlands international has emerged as an important target for Spurs as they seek greater quality and flexibility across their forward line. Reports have suggested that Gakpo has ag
  
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• 'Steady defense and attacking buzz'

  23-08-2026 13:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]South Americans in Suffolk; they were all the rage over the weekend.Quite a few make the conversation list. Brazilian Emersonn, who scored on his Premier League debut, offered an industrious, clever display in Ipswich's forward line. For someone of his age playing at this level for the first time, I thought he grew into the game nicely after his goal.Then there was the Ecuadorian Nilson Angulo's free-kick for Sunderland, which was very special. The pace was too much even for the wi
  
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• 🚨 Man City-Bournemouth: Maresca’s first Premier League XI

  23-08-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Man City-Bournemouth: Maresca’s first Premier League XIManchester City usher in the post-Guardiola era by hosting Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.Will the Citizens bounce back after their heavy defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield?
  Today’s match in Manchester will be played with the following confirmed lineups:Manchester City: Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias (C), Guéhi, Gvardiol, Lewis, Anderson, O'Reilly, Semenyo, Foden, HaalandCherki, Grealish and Nunes are waiti
  
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• 🚨 Full agreement for Bouaddi’s blockbuster move to Manchester City

  23-08-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Full agreement for Bouaddi’s blockbuster move to Manchester CityManchester City may have found its mini-Rodri.The Citizens have reportedly (finally) reached a full agreement with Lille for the transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to RMC, information confirmed by Fabrizio Romano.The transfer fee is estimated at €100 million, including bonuses, Fabrice Hawkins specifies. Lille have therefore completed the biggest sale in their history!Author of some promising but inconsistent
  
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• The starting lineups are in as Manchester City begin their 2026-27 campaign against Bournemouth

  23-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The starting lineups are in as Manchester City begin their 2026-27 campaign against BournemouthManchester City and Bournemouth have confirmed their starting lineups for today’s Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium. Today’s match is the opening fixture for both teams. Enzo Maresca will take charge of his first Premier League fixture at home for Manchester City and it will take some time to get used to a new figure in the dugout after seeing Pep Guardiola prowl the touchline at
  
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• La Liga star maybe open to Arsenal switch

  23-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga star maybe open to Arsenal switchJulian Alvarez to Arsenal latest, talks with Mikel Arteta raise hopes over summer transferArsenal’s search for more attacking quality appears to have led them firmly back towards Julian Alvarez, with fresh reports suggesting the forward is warming to the idea of a move to north London. According to the Evening Standard, the situation has gathered pace after contact with Mikel Arteta, in a development that could yet shape the closing stages of Arsena
  
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• Premier League triple-header marks season's first Super Sunday

  23-08-2026 13:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League triple-header marks season's first Super Sunday2026-08-23T11:50:39ZSavinho is a notable absentee from the hosts' matchday squad at the Etihad Stadium but curiously Omar Marmoush does make the bench despite also being in line for a move to Tottenham. 2026-08-23T11:47:48ZTeam news for both matches have dropped and this is how the respective line-ups are looking:BRIGHTON V ASTON VILLAMAN CITY V BOURNEMOUTH 2026-08-23T11:42:14ZFirst up, it's the meetings of new and old managers with M
  
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• Mourinho urges Vinicius Jr to control emotions

  23-08-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Jr joined Real Madrid in 2018 [Getty Images]Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho says Vinicius Jr needs "great emotional control" after claiming the winger is being bullied on the pitch.The 63‑year‑old's comments come after the Brazilian picked up an avoidable yellow card in a 2‑1 La Liga opening win over Espanyol for an argument with midfielder Cala in the first half.Vinicius Jr has been the target of regular abuse during his eight years at Real Madrid, including the night
  
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• Rooney says Man Utd must become feared - but what went wrong at Hull?

  23-08-2026 13:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick made two wider observations around his side's shock opening day Premier League defeat at newly promoted Hull during his post-match news conference."We've done a lot of good things today, but I understand it will get lost, but it doesn't get lost from our point of view," he said.A couple of questions later, he offered this: "Just because we lost the game today, we don't have to dissect the whole picture."The general consensus from those who should know
  
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• Barcelona could beat Milan to Inacio after being left out of Sporting CP squad

  23-08-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona could beat Milan to Inacio after being left out of Sporting CP squadPortugal international Goncalo Inacio was left out of the Sporting CP squad for their league clash against Alverca on Saturday evening, adding to recent transfer speculation, but the latest updates indicate that Barcelona could beat Milan to the signing of the 24-year-old centre-back.Could Barcelona beat Milan to Goncalo Inacio?Milan are among the clubs that have been linked with a potential move for Sporting defender
  
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• Real Sociedad have not given up on the pursuit of Barcelona defender amid Dortmund links

  23-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad have not given up on the pursuit of Barcelona defender amid Dortmund linksThe future of Hector Fort is expected to be resolved in the coming week, with Borussia Dortmund firm favourites to secure his services.Dortmund and Barcelona are currently in talks to finalise a move that could see Fort join the Bundesliga giants on a permanent deal, with the Catalans holding a percentage of the player’s rights.But the deal is far from done and the two clubs are yet to reach an agreemen
  
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• Juventus’ Fabio Miretti interested in Besiktas switch, deal in progress

  23-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus’ Fabio Miretti interested in Besiktas switch, deal in progressFabio Miretti’s development hasn’t quite gone in the right direction in the last few months at Serie A side Juventus. He became a bit-part squad player in the 2025/26 campaign and his exit is now gaining momentum.Miretti did well in a loan spell at Genoa during the 2024/25 season. But Juve never quite had plans for him in the previous campaign.La Gazzetta dello Sport’s Giovanni Albanese has now reporte
  
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• 'It could be a tricky debut season for Sage'

  23-08-2026 13:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Pierre Sage, welcome to the Premier League and the fine margins that can swing a game. Looking down at the French football manager in the second half, he was rubbing his chin with his hand after making a couple of substitutions to try to rescue something from a game that started so brightly for Crystal Palace.He's the new man in charge, but he has an old problem to solve. How to get his team to finish off the many chances they create. They were on top early on. Jean-Philippe Mateta
  
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• Real Madrid star could lose ‘untouchable’ status under Mourinho amid midfield competition

  23-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star could lose ‘untouchable’ status under Mourinho amid midfield competitionReal Madrid kicked off their 2026-27 La Liga season with a late victory over Espanyol, with Jude Bellingham and Carlos Espi on the scoresheet.All eyes were on Jose Mourinho and how he would set the team up against the Catalan club, to gain an early insight into what his preferred XI looks like.One interesting selection choice was always going to be the midfield, and Bernardo Silva partnered Feder
  
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• Championship: West Brom 1-1 Burnley in lively first-half

  23-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Brom Albion v Burnley (12:00 BST)Callum Styles turns ball into his own net to gift Burnley 1-0 leadHarry Whitwell makes it 1-1 just 10 minutes laterWest Brom looking to follow win against Norwich with another three pointsBurnley drew 2-2 with West Ham in their first game of the seasonWest Brom without striker Aune Heggebo who was banned for two games this week after scoring with his hand against CanariesClarets missing striker Zian Flemming, who scored twice against the Hammers, due to inju
  
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• Championship: West Brom 1-1 Burnley in entertaining first-half

  23-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Brom Albion v Burnley (12:00 BST)Callum Styles turns ball into his own net to gift Burnley 1-0 leadHarry Whitwell makes it 1-1 just 10 minutes laterWest Brom looking to follow win against Norwich with another three pointsBurnley drew 2-2 with West Ham in their first game of the seasonWest Brom without striker Aune Heggebo who was banned for two games this week after scoring with his hand against CanariesClarets missing striker Zian Flemming, who scored twice against the Hammers, due to inju
  
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• Report: Arsenal haven’t ended talks for 27yo striker

  23-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal haven’t ended talks for 27yo strikerArsenal reportedly remain in talks with Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen, contrary to recent claims in the English media.Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty ImagesSebastien Denis reports for Foot Mercato that despite what has been claimed in England this week, Arsenal are still in talks with Galatasaray over the potential transfer of Victor Osimhen.Denis claims the player’s huge salary is the main sticking point, with Osimhen’s €20m
  
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• Erling Haaland stuns Man City team-mates with new look for Premier League season

  23-08-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has stunned Premier League fans by shaving off his iconic long hair before the new season. The 26-year-old Norway star, whose flowing blond hair has become as central to his Viking image as his record-breaking scoring feats, unveiled a “military-style buzz-cut” before City’s opening game of the season against Bournemouth on Sunday. “This beautiful long hair, time to let it go,” Haaland said on his YouTube channel. “I was
  
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• Barcelona top target considering the possibility of a shock move to Arsenal

  23-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona top target considering the possibility of a shock move to ArsenalThroughout the better part of last two months, Julian Alvarez has made it clear that he only wants to join Barcelona.The Argentine international has been identified as the ideal man to spearhead Barcelona’s frontline this season but the club have been unable to convince Atleti to offload their star man.Although Atleti are feeling the heat in recent days, it appears a move to Barcelona could be difficult as the club
  
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• Championship: West Brom 0-0 Burnley as Baggies seek back-to-back wins

  23-08-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Brom Albion v Burnley (12:00 BST)West Brom looking to follow win against Norwich with another three pointsBurnley drew 2-2 with West Ham in their first game of the seasonWest Brom without striker Aune Heggebo who was banned for two games this week after scoring with his hand against CanariesClarets missing striker Zian Flemming, who scored twice against the Hammers, due to injury Championship: West Brom 0-0 Burnley as Baggies seek back-to-back wins
  
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