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• Virgil van Dijk eases concerns about his future with straight fact

  11-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Virgil van Dijk eases concerns about his future with straight factVirgil van Dijk has moved to ease those concerned about his short-term future. One fact should dispel the worries.Everyone is right to be concerned about Virgil van Dijk this season - what he’s going to try and do is virtually unheard of. The Liverpool captain turned 35 this summer but will attempt to hold onto his status as arguably the world’s best centre-back.Moreover, he’s going to lead this Liverpool defence
  
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• Mourinho has already decided where Federico Valverde will play for Real Madrid – report

  12-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho has already decided where Federico Valverde will play for Real Madrid – reportJose Mourinho appears to have already made one important decision regarding Federico Valverde’s role at Real Madrid.Despite the Uruguayan’s ability to operate in several positions, the Portuguese manager has no intention of turning him into a regular right-back. Instead, Valverde is being treated as a key midfield player under Mourinho’s command for the 2026/27 season.According to
  
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• Mio-Star was once a binman! This defender wants to rattle Kane & Co.

  12-08-2026 09:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mio-Star was once a binman! This defender wants to rattle Kane & Co.His year could hardly have gone much better so far. “Only” the World Cup title would probably have been the cherry on top of his career cream cake. After all, after Facundo Medina finished as World Cup runner-up with Argentina at the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico, he has now moved to the Bundesliga, joining Bayer Leverkusen for 20 million euros.As a child, the now 27-year-old surely could never have dr
  
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• Meghoma could return - Wednesday's gossip

  12-08-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Rangers are in talks with Brentford over a loan return for 20-year-old left-back Jayden Meghoma, while right-backs Kosta Nedeljkovic of Aston Villa and Hugo Siquet of Club Brugge remain targets. (Sky Sports)Rangers left-back Tuur Rommens has suffered a groin strain and will be out for weeks instead of months. (The Herald)Egypt winger Haissem Hassan has completed a medical in London before his £9m move from Real Oviedo to Celtic. (Anthony Joseph on X)Torino want in excess of £8m
  
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• Liverpool move one step closer to dream Michael Olise transfer

  12-08-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool move one step closer to dream Michael Olise transferLiverpool are now a step closer to signing Michael Olise. Liverpool’s biggest problem this summer might be the one they still haven’t solved.Mohamed Salah has left the club, yet the Reds have still not found a convincing replacement for the Egyptian. That was always going to be one of the most difficult challenges of the transfer window, but with the new season approaching, the lack of progress is becoming increasingly dif
  
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• 'Today it's off' - Jakirovic on Bailey move and 'crazy' player pursuits

  12-08-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic says the club are "speaking with a lot of players" as they continue to prepare his squad for the start of the Premier League season, but their pursuit of Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey is "a mess".The Tigers have already made seven permanent acquisitions so far this summer, but are expected to be busy in the last two weeks of the window."For me, it is a little bit difficult because the market is going too slow," Jakirovic told a special studio
  
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• How to watch PSG vs Aston Villa live: UEFA Super Cup stream, TV channel, team news

  12-08-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first official curtain raiser is finally upon us, with the UEFA Super Cup set to usher in the 2026-27 season on Wednesday (3 pm ET), when PSG face Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria.MORE — Preseason fixtures & results | Transfers completedPSG are the two-time reigning, defending European champions after winning the UEFA Champions League back-to-back under Luis Enrique. Goncalo Ramos and Lee Kang-in have departed already and rumors continue to swirl around Bradley Barcola and Desire D
  
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• 🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Mbappé and Diomande click, green shirts all the rage!

  12-08-2026 09:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Mbappé and Diomande click, green shirts all the rage!🎥 Diomande and Mbappé already hitting it offReal Madrid new signing Yan Diomande posted this video on Snapchat...UEFA Super Cup: the honors list 📊D-day: Paris Saint-Germain take on Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup. Here’s the list of winners of this prestigious competition since 2000.🎥 A surreal scene in MetzHardly anyone showed up to welcome star signing T&eacu
  
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• Report: Everton star set to stay after impressive pre-season

  12-08-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton star set to stay after impressive pre-seasonEverton Transfer Latest: Adam Aznou Set for Bigger Role After Strong Pre-SeasonEverton appear increasingly minded to keep Adam Aznou in David Moyes’ plans for the 2026/27 season, after an encouraging summer from the young left-back. According to TeamTalk, the current picture points towards the Morocco international remaining on Merseyside rather than heading out on loan.There is a growing sense that Aznou has used pre-season exact
  
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• Will Ipswich's new recruits deliver?

  12-08-2026 09:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chairman Mark Ashton acknowledges that one of the key lessons from Ipswich's previous Premier League campaign was the need to bring in more athletic players "with a different set of physical attributes".The midfield lacked power and ball-winning ability in 2024-25, and it is imperative that new arrivals Florentino Luis and Sasa Lukic – both experienced at the highest level – hit the ground running. That will be especially important with last season's mainstays Azor Matu
  
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• Why Liverpool teenager can only play friendlies

  12-08-2026 09:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool's first pre-season under new boss Andoni Iraola has not been without its challenges - but one reason for optimism is the emergence of 18-year-old defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe.Iraola's side are short of numbers in central defence, so Austrian teenager Ndukwe has been handed more minutes than even he might have expected.With two lots of 90 minutes and an 80-minute display already under his belt, Ndukwe was handed a start alongside captain Virgil van Dijk against Monaco at Anfiel
  
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• 'Something I always dreamt of' - Hamer returns to Coventry City

  12-08-2026 09:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gustavo Hamer says he is looking to give back to Coventry City supporters after returning to the club on a long-term contract.The Sky Blues have snapped the 29-year-old up from Sheffield United, having sold him to the Blades in 2023."I'm buzzing, it's the move I wanted to make," said Hamer, who scored 19 goals in 132 outings during his last spell with Coventry."To go to the Premier League with Coventry was something I always dreamt of so when the club came back in for me, it was very special so
  
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• Real Madrid have a new wonderkid on the rise and Mourinho is already impressed

  12-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid have a new wonderkid on the rise and Mourinho is already impressedReal Madrid’s pre-season has already given Jose Mourinho plenty to think about, but one of the biggest positives may have come from a player few expected to be at the centre of attention.Alexis Ciria has gone from making his first-team debut to becoming one of the most exciting stories of Real Madrid’s summer preparations.The 18-year-old winger scored on his senior debut against Fiorentina and followed that
  
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• Fabrizio Romano denies rumours of Barcelona being interested in Argentine international

  12-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano denies rumours of Barcelona being interested in Argentine internationalBarcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has created some of the compelling storylines of the summer so far, with Atletico Madrid still unwilling to yield.As the Alvarez deal continues to look ominous, Barcelona have been linked with a move for many other strikers as a potential alternative.One of the recent ones has been Lautaro Martinez, who has emerged as a shocking alternative for the club in recent day
  
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• 🥐 Ferran in Paris, hunt for a super-champion... 5️⃣ stories for Wednesday

  12-08-2026 08:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Ferran in Paris, hunt for a super-champion... 5️⃣ stories for WednesdayWednesday, August 12’s sports headlines are shaped by the battle for the first European title of the season, blockbuster moves in the summer transfer market, and maximum tension on the benches of Europe’s elite.European Super Cup in SalzburgPSG and Aston Villa face off in Salzburg to claim the first major continental trophy of the campaign. The managerial showdown between Luis Enrique and Un
  
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• Report: Liverpool defender wanted by two clubs

  12-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool defender wanted by two clubsCalum Scanlon Loan Latest as Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday Track Liverpool TalentLiverpool are edging towards another important phase of their summer, with outgoing business now expected to gather pace. Squad management has become a central theme at Anfield in recent weeks, particularly around loan pathways for younger players, and Calum Scanlon looks increasingly likely to be among the first to move.According to The Athletic, Scanlon has inte
  
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• Why 'wanted' Stanway wasted no time in getting Arsenal tattoo

  12-08-2026 08:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Georgia Stanway moved ninth on England's all-time top goalscorers list in March when she scored her 32nd goal against Iceland [Getty Images]Georgia Stanway's move to Arsenal has already had an impact on her body - in the form of yet another tattoo for the England midfielder.Last month when she joined from Bayern Munich, Stanway's signing reveal video showed her having the words 'Whatever the weather' inked on to her right arm - lyrics from the club anthem North London Forever.Decorating her skin
  
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• Jakirovic unsure over second Hull offer for Vipotnik

  12-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Boss Sergej Jakirovic has cast doubt over whether Hull City will return with a second offer for Swansea City striker Zan Vipotnik.News emerged on Monday that Hull, who won promotion to the Premier League last season, had seen a bid for Vipotnik rejected by Swansea.The Slovenia international, 24, was the leading scorer in the Championship in 2025-26.Vipotnik netted 25 Swansea goals last season – including 23 in the league – and scored three times for his coun
  
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• Better than Bouaddi: One of the world's best young midfielders is available and Liverpool must sign him

  12-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Better than Bouaddi: One of the world's best young midfielders is available and Liverpool must sign himOne of the best young midfielders on the planet is reportedly available to buy. Liverpool, this is your moment.We still stand by it: Liverpool need a new midfielder. Now, it doesn't look like that's happening in this transfer window, especially as it's not at all clear if Curtis Jones will depart.But that doesn't change the fact that Liverpool were pretty awful in midfield last season. On paper
  
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• AS Roma star opens door for Real Madrid wonderkid with a direct message: ‘Would like him to come’

  12-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Roma star opens door for Real Madrid wonderkid with a direct message: ‘Would like him to come’Endrick’s future at Real Madrid has become one of the more interesting questions of the summer, and the latest development has come from an unexpected source.AS Roma defender Wesley Franca has publicly admitted that he would like to see the Brazilian striker join him in the Italian capital.Roma are understood to have shown an interest in Endrick in the wake of recent developments at
  
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• Arsenal yet to make any concrete advances to sign Barcelona defender despite interest – Romano

  12-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal yet to make any concrete advances to sign Barcelona defender despite interest – RomanoJules Kounde is the latest of the Barcelona stars to have rejoined training this summer after their stint at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.However, soon after rejoining training, Kounde has been linked with an exit from Camp Nou, with Arsenal among the clubs reportedly interested in his services.It appears Mikel Arteta is looking for a versatile defender to strengthen his backline this summer and Kounde
  
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• 🗞️ Tension and the season’s first trophy: today’s front pages

  12-08-2026 08:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Tension and the season’s first trophy: today’s front pagesThe sports front pages this August 12 spotlight the major continental final between Luis Enrique and Emery, along with ongoing situations involving Julián Álvarez, Ferran Torres, and Güler.Marca: A battle of benches in the Super CupMarca puts the focus on the European Super Cup Final between PSG and Aston Villa. With the headline “Who will outshine whom?”, the newspaper contrast
  
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• Depay says Corinthians 'unacceptable' as contract ends

  12-08-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Memphis Depay joined Corinthians after leaving Atletico Madrid in May 2024 [Getty Images]Memphis Depay has accused Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decided against renewing his contract.The former Manchester United and Barcelona forward joined Corinthians on a two-year deal in 2024, but is now out of contract after he said the club withdrew a previously agreed extension."This renewal was explicitly agreed upon by the president as well
  
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• Slot to stay in club football after Netherlands talks

  12-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arne Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss in May 2024 [Getty Images]Former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has confirmed he held talks over the vacant Netherlands job but withdrew because he wants his next job to be in club football.The Dutchman, 47, guided the Reds to their 20th league title in his debut season but finished fifth in the Premier League and was sacked on 30 May. Ronald Koeman stepped down from his second spell as Netherlands manager after they were knocked out of the World
  
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• Mourinho-Casillas feud takes centre stage as Netflix documentary revisits Real Madrid fallout: ‘There are things I don’t accept’

  12-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho-Casillas feud takes centre stage as Netflix documentary revisits Real Madrid fallout: ‘There are things I don’t accept’Few chapters of Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid career remain as divisive as his relationship with Iker Casillas.More than a decade after Mourinho left the Santiago Bernabeu, the fallout between the Portuguese coach and the club legend is back in the spotlight. Netflix’s new three-part Mourinho documentary, which premiered on August 11, ha
  
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• Barcelona expected to wrap up deal to sign Premier League star after exit of key attacker – Romero

  12-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona expected to wrap up deal to sign Premier League star after exit of key attacker – RomeroThere is much anxiety in the Barcelona camp lately, as the club are actively involved in three key transfer sagas.This includes Rodri and his supposed move to Barcelona after the Manchester City midfielder snubbed an opportunity to join Real Madrid.However, even though Rodri had decided to join Barcelona earlier in the month, the Catalans have yet to reach an agreement with Manchester City and
  
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• The greatest managerial rivalries: Clough vs Revie, Ferguson vs Wenger and more

  12-08-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The greatest managerial rivalries: Clough vs Revie, Ferguson vs Wenger and moreRivalries between managers often generate plenty of debate in professional football.Most managers have mutual respect for each other, but some are incapable of hiding their disdain for their rivals. Here are some of the greatest managerial head-to-heads.Brian Clough vs Don RevieArsene Wenger vs Jose MourinhoJock Stein vs Helenio HerreraSir Alex Ferguson vs Arsene WengerPep Guardiola vs Jose MourinhoSir Alex Ferguson v
  
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• AS Monaco set to terminate Paul Pogba contract after latest injury setback

  12-08-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Monaco set to terminate Paul Pogba contract after latest injury setbackAS Monaco are preparing to terminate Paul Pogba’s contract after just over a year at the club, according to Nice Matin.The former Manchester United and Juventus star joined Monaco on a two-year deal in June 2025, hoping to finally put a difficult period behind him and rebuild his career at the highest level.Instead, injuries have continued to prevent Pogba from finding any sustained rhythm, and Monaco have now decide
  
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• Real Madrid clash hit by Deportivo fan protest as supporters call for Riazor boycott

  12-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid clash hit by Deportivo fan protest as supporters call for Riazor boycottReal Madrid’s trip to Galicia for the Teresa Herrera Trophy will take place against a backdrop of growing tension at Deportivo La Coruña, reports Mundo Deportivo.The Federation of Deportivo Supporters’ Clubs, Old Faces and Riazor Blues have called on Deportivo supporters to stay away from the stadium for the clash with Real Madrid. The groups are protesting against the conditions imposed o
  
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• Barcelona forward set for an imminent €55 million move to PSG as Hansi Flick gives approval

  12-08-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward set for an imminent €55 million move to PSG as Hansi Flick gives approvalFerran Torres is inching ever so closer to leaving Barcelona this summer, with the Spanish World Cup hero set to become a PSG player next season.Ferran has been linked with a move to PSG for weeks and it appears the move could soon be finalised, just in time so that he doesn’t have to report to training at Barcelona.Ferran’s future is a key puzzle for Barcelona as his exit could pave the w
  
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