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• VfB Stuttgart keeper Fabian Bredlow enjoys strong backing in planned No. 1 Dennis Seimen’s absence

  07-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VfB Stuttgart keeper Fabian Bredlow enjoys strong backing in planned No. 1 Dennis Seimen’s absenceVfB Stuttgart increasingly appear prepared to trust Fabian Bredlow as their temporary No. 1 while Dennis Seimen recovers from a serious thigh injury. Stuttgart had entered preseason planning to place their “full trust” in Seimen following his successful loan spell with Paderborn. The highly-rated 20-year-old was expected to succeed Alexander Nübel and make his Bundesliga debut
  
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• McInnes on absent Raskin amid transfer interest & importance of Jablonec tie

  26-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Rangers manager Derek McInnes has addressed the media before Thursday's Conference League play-off second leg at Jablonec, with the Ibrox side holding a 1-0 lead. Here are the key points from what he had to say.Team news: defender Ben Godfrey has been added to the squad after injury but Belgium midfielder Nico Raskin has not travelled because of a potential transfer away from the club.Interest in Raskin has stepped up in the past couple of days and may progress.Rangers are close to signing
  
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• Max Dowman leaves school

  26-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman leaves schoolThe 16-year-old has brought his time at Brentwood to a close after a season in which he broke into Arsenal’s first team and rewrote Premier League records.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesMax Dowman has left Brentwood School after completing his GCSEs, allowing the 16-year-old to turn his attention fully towards his career with Arsenal.Dowman collected his results on 20 August, although his grades have not been made public.He said: “I would like to take this
  
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• West Ham struggling to make possession count

  26-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]West Ham are facing a key issue that we have seen in the past - a struggle to dictate games when we have the majority of possession.The stats from the Charlton Athletic game paint a picture of a side that was organised and dominant, with 77.6% possession and a total of 43 touches inside the opposition box. Despite these flattering figures, the 2-1 loss and the reaction from fans provided a very different picture.Unfortunately, many of our 665 passes were played safe, meaning w
  
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• Sarri anticipates ‘tough’ Hapoel challenge in Atalanta Conference League play-off

  26-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sarri anticipates ‘tough’ Hapoel challenge in Atalanta Conference League play-offMaurizio Sarri expects a demanding evening as Atalanta look to complete their Conference League play-off against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Thursday, with the tie level after a goalless first leg at the New Balance Arena.With quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the coach told Sky Sport Italia that his side must approach the return with belief but without complacency.“It’ll be a difficult match, we saw that i
  
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• Our top 🔟 Serie A shirts 🇮🇹

  26-08-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Our top 🔟 Serie A shirts 🇮🇹Italian-style class.Serie A stands out not only for the quality of its football, but also for the elegance of its kits, true symbols of identity for each club.As every season, we’re bringing you a selection of our ten favorite shirts, and there are a few surprises in the mix.We’re waiting for your top 3 in the comments!AS Roma (away)Como (away)Inter (away)Juve (away)Atalanta (away)Napoli (home)Parma (home)Sassuolo (away)Venezia (home
  
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• Reds pivot to Sarr in winger search - have your say

  26-08-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]After having two bids for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh rejected, Liverpool have turned their attention to Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr as their pursuit of wide attackers intensifies.The Reds had offers of £50m and £60m for Minteh turned down by the Seagulls and are now exploring a move for Sarr, who scored 21 goals last season for Palace.Like Minteh, Sarr is a right-sided winger and has Premier League experience but the understanding is that Palace are not open to se
  
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• Report: Nottingham Forest set to move for Brazilian youngster

  26-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Nottingham Forest set to move for Brazilian youngsterNottingham Forest Transfer Latest: Liam Delap Nears £45m Move as Andre Talks Gather PaceNottingham Forest look to be accelerating through a decisive stretch of the summer window, with a major move for Liam Delap edging towards completion and fresh talks under way for Corinthians midfielder Andre. In a market that has already produced plenty of noise across the Premier League, Forest’s business feels particularly significant
  
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• Report: Bradley Barcola ‘not pushing’ to leave PSG amid Liverpool interest

  26-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Bradley Barcola ‘not pushing’ to leave PSG amid Liverpool interestBradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Await Improved Bid as Transfer Talks Enter Key StageLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola appears to be moving into a decisive phase, with PSG now expecting an improved offer inside the next 24 to 48 hours. According to Julien Laurens on ESPN, personal terms have already been agreed with the France international, leaving club-to-club negotiations as the central issue.Tha
  
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• Cardiff seal signing of West Brom defender Bielik

  26-08-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Krystian Bielik made 17 Championship appearances for West Brom last season [Getty Images]Cardiff City have completed the signing of centre-half Krystian Bielik from Championship rivals West Bromwich Albion on a permanent deal.Bielik has signed a three-year contract with the Bluebirds and joined for an undisclosed fee."I'm very excited, I'm finally here and I couldn't be happier," he told the club's official website."I'm looking forward to starting with the team as soon as possible and focusing o
  
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• 🚨 Chelsea-Real Sociedad women’s XIs: all out for a key clash!

  26-08-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Chelsea-Real Sociedad women’s XIs: all out for a key clash!Chelsea Women and Real Sociedad Women face off in the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifier.
  Here’s how both teams line up for the match...CHELSEA XIREAL SOCIEDAD XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Top Barcelona target beginning to accept Premier League route as deadline day nears

  26-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Top Barcelona target beginning to accept Premier League route as deadline day nearsIt has been an eventful day in the Julian Alvarez transfer saga, both from Barcelona’s end and from Atletico Madrid’s end. Not to mention, the player himself played a part in it by skipping training.At this point, the bridges between Alvarez and Atletico Madrid seem to be broken beyond repair and it is difficult to see the player continue at the club under any circumstance.Concurrently, however, the br
  
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• 🚨 Ajax v Real Madrid women XI: Kaukelaar starts against ex!

  26-08-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Ajax v Real Madrid women XI: Kaukelaar starts against ex!Real Madrid Women and Ajax Women face off in the qualifying round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
  For the match, these are the lineups for both teams...AJAX XIREAL MADRID XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• '0% chance' - Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer row

  26-08-2026 18:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez reached the World Cup final with Argentina this summer [Getty Images]Atletico Madrid insist there is "0% chance" of selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona after club president Joan Laporta said they remain interested in signing the forward.Alvarez has been the subject of intense transfer speculation this summer, and after being booed by Atletico supporters on Sunday during their draw with Villarreal, the 26-year-old missed training on Wednesday.Reports say Alvarez was unwell, and Atl
  
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• Good business or making rivals stronger? Fan views on Martinez

  26-08-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your thoughts on the news that Chelsea are considering a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.Here are some of your comments:Arthur: Good to get him off the payroll and bank some cash. Not good if his performances elevate Chelsea above Villa in league and cups.Prit: Surely someone at Aston Villa must realise that by selling the family silver to our rivals, we are making them stronger and us weaker. I don't want Emi Martinez to go, he is a world class
  
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• 'Exactly the signing Chelsea need' - fan views on Martinez interest

  26-08-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Chelsea being in contact with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's representatives over a potential transfer.Here are some of your comments:Abdul: He is exactly the signing Chelsea need. There isn't even a chance of us challenging for titles with Robert Sanchez in goal. Mike Penders is a goalkeeper for the future, but Xabi Alonso knows very well that he needs to deliver early. He needs to push the board to sign Martinez one million percent. He
  
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• Roma nearing Oosterwolde signing, but on different terms

  26-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma nearing Oosterwolde signing, but on different termsThe Jayden Oosterwolde situation has returned to calm. After doubts emerged in recent hours about the Dutchman’s fitness, the road to Roma appears to be smooth once again. The deal with Fenerbahce is expected to go through, albeit on different terms than initially agreed. As reported by Radio Mana Mana Sport, positive sentiments have emerged in recent hours regarding the completion of the deal. Roma sought to further investigate the d
  
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• Napoli coach Allegri: ‘8 teams to watch in Scudetto race’

  26-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli coach Allegri: ‘8 teams to watch in Scudetto race’Massimiliano Allegri expects an unusually crowded title race this season, naming eight clubs he believes will be in contention as Napoli begin their centenary campaign.With quotes courtesy of TuttoMercatoWeb, the coach was speaking to Sportmediaset following the opening matchday win at Genoa, and identified Inter as the side to beat while insisting the field behind them is deep.“Inter are the favourites because they hold
  
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• Brest to extend Hugo Magnetti’s contract

  26-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brest to extend Hugo Magnetti’s contractHe’s been one of the mainstays at Stade Brestois 29, and he’ll be sticking around Brittany a little while longer. Hugo Magnetti (28) has been with the club for eight years and will be around for at least two more, with L’Équipe reporting on Monday that he will put pen to paper on a new contract with them until 2029.He’s been a key figure in this team’s return to the top flight of French football, with the 2026-27
  
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• Why Zinedine Zidane’s time as France manager will be different from other footballing legends

  26-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Zinedine Zidane’s time as France manager will be different from other footballing legendsYou won’t find too many football fans who aren’t excited about the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as the national team manager of France. We’ve known it’s been coming for a while and there’s understandably a lot of optimism that Zizou can take Les Bleus back to the top of the mountain on the world stage.Given his success during his first stint as coach of Real Madrid a
  
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• Official | Yvann Titi extends his contract at Troyes

  26-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Yvann Titi extends his contract at TroyesYvann Titi (20) is has committed his future to ESTAC Troyes. The 20-year-old defender has generated interest from big French sides like AS Monaco and Lille OSC, among others. On Monday, though, he extended his deal with the newly promoted Ligue 1 side until 2029.A World Cup runner-up with the France U-17 team three years ago, Titi has been with Troyes for six years, and numerous foreign clubs are interested in his services this summer as well.T
  
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• Napoli interested in Chelsea’s Marc Guiu and hopeful of discount

  26-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli interested in Chelsea’s Marc Guiu and hopeful of discountSerie A side Napoli are keen on signing a striker who can rotate with Rasmus Hojlund and Chelsea’s Marc Guiu has now emerged as an option.The Spaniard had a loan spell at Sunderland but things didn’t work out due to injury. He is now back at the Blues and finds his future uncertain.Corriere del Mezzogiorno – via CalcioNapoli1926, make it clear that Guiu is a target for Napoli, who see him as a viable alternat
  
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• Lega chief Simonelli on Infantino decision: ‘I would have taken a bit more time’

  26-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lega chief Simonelli on Infantino decision: ‘I would have taken a bit more time’Ezio Simonelli has distanced himself from the decision to withdraw Italian support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA presidency candidacy, indicating he would have preferred more deliberation before the move was made.With quotes via Calcio e Finanza, the Serie A League president spoke on the sidelines of the presentation of the Gran Gala del Calcio AIC, after the FIGC confirmed it was pulling its backing.
  
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• Jose Mourinho’s big selection dilemma ahead of Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad revealed

  26-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho’s big selection dilemma ahead of Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad revealedJose Mourinho’s first official starting lineup back at Real Madrid had some surprises at the weekend, especially in midfield.Aurelien Tchouameni was absent on the night, prompting Mourinho to deploy an interesting midfield pivot with Federico Valverde and Bernardo Silva.Jude Bellingham naturally started as the attacking midfielder, and the manager opted to deploy Arda Guler as well in place of a right
  
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• Ebbsfleet's future in doubt as suspension is extended

  26-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ebbsfleet United face the prospect of expulsion from the Football League [Getty Images]Ebbsfleet United's future is in serious doubt after their suspension from the National League was extended.Earlier this month, Ebbsfleet's first three National League South games of the season were suspended because of the Kent club's ongoing financial problems.The National League announced in a statement on Wednesday that a review of the situation by its compliance and licensing committee had found no signifi
  
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• A return to where the concomitant risk all began

  26-08-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]"We endorse that position because moving to a massive club like Rangers is a big step with concomitant risk."A famous line from a Rangers statement in December 2017 which was in response to Derek McInnes' decision to remain as Aberdeen manager after weeks of fevered speculation he would make the switch to Ibrox.The statement went on: "We will only appoint someone in whom we have full confidence and who feels he is ready for the job."Then Dons chairman Stewart Milne was the happiest man in t
  
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• Who is in the Europa League draw and who is in each pot?

  26-08-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa won the Europa League trophy last season [Getty Images]The league phase draw for the 2026-27 Europa League takes place on Friday, 28 August at 12:00 BST in Monaco.Much like the Champions League draw on Thursday, a total of 36 teams will enter the draw for Europe's second-tier club competition. Just 20 of those teams have been confirmed at present, with the remainder to be made up from the losers of the final round of Champions League qualifying and the winners from the final round of
  
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• 🎥 Want more already! Best goals in the CL, EL and UECL crowned

  26-08-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Want more already! Best goals in the CL, EL and UECL crownedWhile the league seasons have already started or are getting underway this weekend, all football fans can look forward to the draws for the international competitions tomorrow and the day after.Tomorrow evening at 6 p.m., the Champions League league phase will be drawn, followed on Friday by the Europa League (12 p.m.) and the Conference League (1 p.m.). But before things really get going, UEFA took another look on its X accou
  
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• Why AS Monaco’s Matthis Abline is set to miss out on Olympique de Marseille encounter

  26-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why AS Monaco’s Matthis Abline is set to miss out on Olympique de Marseille encounterMatthis Abline was AS Monaco’s marquee signing this summer, however, he has yet to make his debut for the Principality club. That debut will not come against Gornik Zabrze on Thursday night and it is unlikely to come against Olympique de Marseille either. The France youth international continues to struggle with a foot injury sustained against Coventry City in pre-season. As he struck the ball agains
  
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• Roma reach agreement for Morato, Ziolkowski can join Monza

  26-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma reach agreement for Morato, Ziolkowski can join MonzaRoma are preparing a defensive switch. With Jan Ziolkowski increasingly close to leaving, the Giallorossi have identified Nottingham Forest’s Morato as a potential replacement for the Pole in Gasperini’s squad. As Sky Sport reports, the two clubs are already working to reach an agreement. The deal is set up on a loan with an option to buy, which could become a mandatory buyout if certain conditions are met.The two deals are cl
  
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