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• VfL Wolfsburg sign Chelsea forward Alber on loan

  14-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VfL Wolfsburg sign Chelsea forward Alber on loanGerman Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg have signed Chelsea forward Mara Alber on a loan deal for the 2026/2027 season.The She-Wolves confirmed the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 20-year-old returns to her native Germany in a bid to continue to experience regular competitive football. Alber has been a regular in the German top flight over the last five years and she will continue her development at
  
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• Official: Spence signs for Inter in €35m including bonus deal with Tottenham

  15-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Spence signs for Inter in €35m including bonus deal with TottenhamDjed Spence is officially a new Inter defender after completing the transfer from Tottenham for €35m including add-ons, signing a contract to June 2031.He becomes the second England international to join the Nerazzurri this summer, after his fellow 2026 World Cup star John Stones arrived as a free agent from Manchester City.Inter adventure begins for SpenceATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 15: Djed Spence #25 of En
  
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• Friendly: Inter vs. Real Betis official line-ups

  15-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly: Inter vs. Real Betis official line-upsInter start Hakan Calhanoglu, Andy Diouf and Francesco Pio Esposito in their final pre-season test with Real Betis, while John Stones is on the bench hoping for his debut.It kicks off at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari at 18.30 UK time (19.30 CEST).MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 17: Ze Pedro of Cagliari is challenged by Francesco Pio Esposito during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Cagliari Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 17, 20
  
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• 'Upsetting' for Dundee as Murray leaves field on stretcher

  15-08-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Dundee captain Simon Murray left the field on a stretcher after picking up a knee injury in their 3-0 Premier Sports Cup defeat by Aberdeen at Pittodrie.Murray, 34, clutched his left knee in pain after landing awkwardly near the penalty area in the first half, with the score 0-0.Finlay Robertson replaced Murray in the 32nd minute and Dundee lost three goals after the break.Manager Steven Pressley told BBC Scotland post-match: "It's a little bit upsetting for us all."He's such a great boy. H
  
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• Coleraine and Larne play out stalemate at Ballycastle Road

  15-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipColeraine 0 - 0 Larne FTTitle contenders Coleraine and Larne fought out a goalless draw in front of a huge crowd at the Ballycastle Road Showgrounds.The Bannsiders began brightly but Matthew Shevlin and Joel Cooper both passed up good openings in the first 45 minutes.Larne fought their way into the game after the break and may have left with all three points but for Coleraine keeper Lewis Webb.He produced a fine first half stop to deny Matty Lusty and somehow got his fingertips
  
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• Penrice joins Rangers from AEK Athens on loan

  15-08-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Penrice made 32 AEK appearances last season [Getty Images]Left-back James Penrice says joining Rangers on loan from Greek champions AEK Athens - with the Ibrox club having an option to buy - is "a bit surreal". The 27-year-old Scot previously played in his homeland with Livingston and Hearts after earlier spells with Partick Thistle and East Fife.Penrice moved to the Greek top flight from Hearts last summer and played 32 times for the side who beat reigning champions Olympiacos to secure t
  
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• Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint

  15-08-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez's Chelsea future has been uncertain since March [Getty Images]Enzo Fernandez was booed by sections of the Chelsea support as Morgan Rogers scored on his first appearance for Chelsea in a 3-1 win against Real Socieded.Joao Pedro also continued his fine pre-season form with a double as manager Xabi Alonso offered a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.But the action was overshadowed by the reaction to Fernandez's second-half appearance, less than 24 hours after Chel
  
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• Musiala sparks scare as he collapses on the pitch in Bayern friendly

  15-08-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Musiala sparks scare as he collapses on the pitch in Bayern friendlyJamal Musiala gave Bayern Munich fans a scare during a friendly match held this Saturday (15) at the Allianz Arena.The German midfielder collapsed on the pitch in the closing stages of the match against Leipzig and had to receive immediate medical attention.As he fell to the ground in the 38th minute of the second half, Ismael Saibari ran over to help his teammate and “cushion” the impact.The incident created tense m
  
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• Musiala scare as he collapses on pitch during Bayern friendly

  15-08-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Musiala scare as he collapses on pitch during Bayern friendlyJamal Musiala gave Bayern Munich fans a scare during a friendly played this Saturday (15) at the Allianz Arena.The German midfielder collapsed on the pitch in the closing stages of the match against Leipzig and needed immediate medical attention.As he fell to the turf, Ismael Saibari ran over to help his teammate and “cushion” the impact.The incident created tense moments in the stadium, but Musiala was able to leave the fi
  
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• Suzuki abandoned by PSG, furious at agent demands, fresh Juventus chance

  15-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Suzuki abandoned by PSG, furious at agent demands, fresh Juventus chanceIn another surprising twist after Juventus talks fell apart, now it’s claimed Paris Saint-Germain have decided not to buy Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki either.The plan had been for PSG to purchase the Japan international at €35m including add-ons, and then loan him out to the Bianconeri for this season.PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 05: Matteo Darmian of FC Internazionale scores his team’s first goal past Zion Su
  
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• Nkunku €35m asking price set for Roma, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig

  15-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nkunku €35m asking price set for Roma, Borussia Dortmund and RB LeipzigMilan have reportedly set a €35m price-tag on Christopher Nkunku, with interest primarily from Roma, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund.The Rossoneri effectively confirmed that he is not part of their vision for this season, as he was one of several players not just cut from the squad for today’s friendly with Manchester United, but even excluded from training with their teammates.Nkunku was frozen out along wit
  
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• Martinez hope for Juventus as Aston Villa pounce on Suzuki after PSG split

  15-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martinez hope for Juventus as Aston Villa pounce on Suzuki after PSG splitAston Villa are now in talks for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki at €35m including add-ons, after PSG pulled out in protest at additional commission, so Juventus regain Emiliano Martinez hope.The situation on the goalkeeper front has suddenly been turned completely on its head with one huge development this afternoon.Suzuki switch frees up Martinez for JuveROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Zion Suzuki of Parma Calcio 1913
  
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• Friendly: Borussia Dortmund vs. Roma official line-ups

  15-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly: Borussia Dortmund vs. Roma official line-upsRoma start Paulo Dybala, Donyell Malen and Matias Soulé in their final pre-season friendly trip to Borussia Dortmund, who play Italy Under-21 international Samuele Inacio.It kicks off at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund at 16.30 UK time (17.30 CEST).NEWPORT, WALES – AUGUST 04: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on before the pre-season friendly match between Newport County and AS Roma at Rodney Parade on August 0
  
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• Coppa Italia Live: Follow First Round fixtures and results

  15-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coppa Italia Live: Follow First Round fixtures and resultsCheck the line-ups and live scores as they happen in the Coppa Italia First Round, with Torino-Carrarese, Udinese-Padova, Venezia-Modena and Catanzaro-Sudtirol.The Italian football season really began yesterday with another four ties in this tournament, where Parma, Cagliari, Monza and Fiorentina swept through.The action continues today with more top flight clubs involved.Coppa Italia logoYou can click on the links below to check the offi
  
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• Carrick maintain perfect start to the season

  15-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipLimavady United 1 - 2 Carrick Rangers FTCarrick Rangers maintained their perfect start to the season but they were made to work all the way for the points by Limavady United.Anticipation was high around The Showgrounds before kick-off as they welcomed top-flight football back to the Rathmore Road venue for the first time in 18 years.The Roesiders started brightly with on-loan youngster Alfie Gaston proving to be a real threat all game.Two goals late in the first half did the dam
  
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• Newcastle change shirts during first half of friendly

  15-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United changed shirts in the first half of their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.The hosts walked out in their black and white home kit, which has a blue trim, but decided to ditch it during the first hydration break at St James' Park on Saturday.There was an apparent colour clash with Bayer Leverkusen's away kit, which is mint with a blue pattern, so Newcastle players put on their lilac third strip instead.The German side went on to win the game 2-1.Newcastle progressing
  
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• Cliftonville blow Seasiders away with routine 3-0 win

  15-08-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipBangor 0 - 3 Cliftonville FTKyle McClelland, Ben Quinn and Liam McStravick all found the net to secure a comfortable Cliftonville win on their travels away to Bangor. Kyle McClelland broke the deadlock with a brilliant volley in the first half before Ben Quinn doubled the Reds' lead on the stroke of half-time.McStravick secured the three points for the visitors in the 80th minute after finding the top corner from the edge of the box.After last week's north Belfast derby success,
  
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• Barcelona Add Sporting CP Striker to Álvarez Shortlist

  15-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona Add Sporting CP Striker to Álvarez ShortlistBarcelona are exploring Sporting CP forward Luis Suárez as a potential alternative to Julián Álvarez, with Atlético Madrid continuing to resist a move for the Argentine international. Fabrizio Romano reports that Suárez has been added to the Blaugrana’s shortlist and that the club will consider making a move next week, when they are likely to move on from Álvarez.Why Barcelona Need a Stri
  
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• Arsenal prepared to drop fee for 26yo

  15-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal prepared to drop fee for 26yoHamburg remain well short of Arsenal’s valuation, but a recent sale has strengthened their hand as talks continue over the Portuguese midfielder.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesArsenal are reportedly prepared to negotiate a lower fee for Fabio Vieira, offering Hamburg fresh hope of securing the midfielder on a permanent deal before the transfer window closes.Vieira spent last season on loan with the newly promoted Bundesliga side, with the agreement
  
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• Lowe the hero as Swifts sink Portadown

  15-08-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipPortadown 0 - 1 Dungannon Swifts FTDungannon Swifts hung on for a well-deserved 1-0 win over Portadown thanks to a Kris Lowe winner at Shamrock Park.The victory is Rodney McAree's first in charge of the Swifts this season, while David Jeffrey awaits his first point - or goal - since his return to management with the Ports.Almost immediately from the kick-off, Dungannon were straight through on goal, but Sean McAllister's low effort was well saved by Aaron McCarey in the Portadow
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face FC Basel – Gordon, Lamine in, no Pedri

  15-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face FC Basel – Gordon, Lamine in, no PedriFC Barcelona will face off against FC Basel tomorrow in Switzerland in their penultimate pre-season match of the summer.Having seen their trip to Morocco, to face Ittihad Tanger, get cancelled, the Blaugrana swiftly arranged an alternative fixture against the Swiss giants, with the match set to be played on Sunday.Anthony Gordon’s first call-upAhead of the trip to Switzerland, Barcelona have now announced t
  
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• Hansi Flick considers Barcelona academy graduate a top-level talent

  15-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick considers Barcelona academy graduate a top-level talentFC Barcelona’s pre-season has been shaped by the absences of the internationals who played at the World Cup and the resulting influx of young academy players into the first team. Among the players currently working under the coach, several have pleasantly surprised him. One of them, according to MARCA, happens to be Xavi Espart, whom the coach sees as a top-level player.The German coach had promoted the 19-year-old right-ba
  
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• Chelsea Talent Wants Prem Stay Amid Foreign Interest

  15-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Talent Wants Prem Stay Amid Foreign InterestChelsea Transfer News: Liam Delap’s Future and the Limits of PreferenceChelsea’s summer has started to take on a familiar modern shape. The first movement was expansive, recruitment with urgency and a sense of breadth. The second phase, though, is always more delicate. It is about exits, loans, squad trimming and the quiet acknowledgement that accumulation alone does not create coherence. In that context, Liam Delap has become one o
  
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• Ben Jacobs confirms Liverpool are on track to land world-class star

  15-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Jacobs confirms Liverpool are on track to land world-class starBradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Movement Gives Reds Real Transfer HopeLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola has dragged on long enough to test everyone’s patience, but the latest update suggests there is finally some logic to the delay. According to Ben Jacobs on GiveMeSport’s Market Madness podcast, Liverpool believe they have already done the hard part, convincing the player that Anfield is the destination.
  
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• Irankunda leaves Watford to make Lisbon move to Sporting

  15-08-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nestory Irankunda scored four times for Watford in his one season at Vicarage Road [BBC Images]Watford striker Nestory Irankunda has left after just one season at Vicarage Road to move to Lisbon to join Portuguese giants Sporting on what the Hornets describe as "a permanent deal".The 20-year-old Australia international arrived in July 2025 from Bayern Munich.But, after four goals in 44 appearances for Watford, he will move on to Sporting, subject to international clearance.Irankunda also netted
  
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• Jersey Bulls knocked out of FA Trophy on penalties

  15-08-2026 17:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sammy Henia-Kamau scored for the first time since re-joining Jersey Bulls in the summer [Lauren Queree]Jersey Bulls were knocked out of the FA Trophy on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Hayes and Yeading United. The London side progressed 4-1 on penalties to advance from the preliminary round in an entertaining tie.A young island side made an excellent start as Sammy Henia-Kamau calmly put the Bulls 1-0 up having been put through by debutant Luke Lister's precision pass in the eighth minute. Hayes
  
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• Guernsey FC beat Newhaven to progress in FA Vase

  15-08-2026 17:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Gauvain scored Guernsey's first competitive goal of the season [Fran Torode]Guernsey FC progressed through the FA Vase first qualifying round after a 1-0 win at Newhaven. Charlton Gauvain put the Green Lions ahead in the 10th minute as he rounded the goalkeeper and finished well. Goalkeeper Josh Addison kept his side in front at the break thanks to a number of decent saves.Sam Murray saw an early second-half effort saved while Gauvain had a chance cleared off the line as Guernsey upped
  
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• Preston had 'a mountain to climb' - Heckingbottom

  15-08-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire following his side's 2-1 defeat by Bolton:"I said at half-time to the players I thought we could win the game. We were poor first-half in terms of the goals that we gave away," he said."Whether it was the first game or not but they were certainly not the goals that we want to give away."We gave ourselves a real mountain to climb and it was as simple as their enthusiasm, their energy about being in this league and the crow
  
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• Rogers helps Chelsea win in Alonso's first home match

  15-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Rogers made his first appearance in a Chelsea shirt since signing from Aston Villa [Getty Images]Morgan Rogers scored as Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 3-1 in their final pre-season friendly at Stamford Bridge.The £117m club-record signing from Aston Villa put Chelsea ahead after 10 minutes, but Sociedad equalised just before half-time through Jon Mikel Aramburu's volley from the edge of the penalty area.Joao Pedro restored Chelsea's lead with a close-range header shortly after the brea
  
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• St Mirren 'fight off interest' to sign Arsenal winger Kabia on loan

  15-08-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ismael Kabia featured for Arsenal during a pre-season friendly against Girona in Spain [Getty Images]St Mirren have signed winger Ismeal Kabia on a season-long loan from English Premier League champions Arsenal. The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Shrewsbury Town becomes the Buddies' ninth summer signing. Kabia was included in Arsenal's matchday squad for the first time back in 2024 against Tottenham but didn't feature. His one and only first team appearance came in Arsenal's 5-1 w
  
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