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• Watford goal closed difficult chapter for Rathbone

  22-08-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ollie Rathbone says his last-gasp equaliser for Wrexham against Watford last season helped end a difficult period in his career.The attacking midfielder scored within a minute of coming off the bench to salvage a 2-2 draw with the Hornets in December.It was Rathbone's first league outing of the season after he missed several months of action due to a serious ankle injury sustained during pre-season."It was definitely a huge moment in my season, and in my career really," he said of
  
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• League One & Two: Skipp sent off as 10-man Leicester trail 2-0 at home to Burton

  22-08-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Live coverage of 23 matches across League One & TwoLeague One: Leicester have Oliver Skipp sent off after going 2-0 down at home to BurtonBromley welcome fellow promoted side Cambridge in their first-ever third tier home matchAlso Wimbledon v Reading; MK Dons v Huddersfield; Peterborough v Mansfield; Stevenage v Oxford; Stockport v Blackpool; Wigan v Orient; Wycombe v PlymouthLuton and Notts Co share spoils in 2-2 draw and Doncaster & Barnsley play out goalless draw in lunchtime kick-off
  
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• Report: Newcastle United set to battle Real Madrid in the race for €60m midfielder

  22-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United set to battle Real Madrid in the race for €60m midfielderNico Gonzalez transfer latest as Newcastle United weigh Manchester City moveNico Gonzalez has emerged as a live option in the market, with Caught Offside reporting that Newcastle United have made checks on the Manchester City midfielder as they reshape their squad before the new Premier League season.The 24-year-old joined City from Porto in February 2025 for €60 million, yet his situation already appears
  
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• Infantino asked to stay away from youth tournament

  22-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has been Fifa president since 2016 [Getty Images]Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been asked to stay away from a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend by Concacaf president Victor Montagliani.In a letter seen by the BBC, Montagliani referred to the "governance crisis surrounding Fifa", before asking Infantino to reconsider attending the the CFU Under-14 Series event.The Canadian, who is also a Fifa vice-president, added his presence would "unfortuna
  
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• 'The superstar of our group was our manager' - ex-players and staff in emotional return for Keegan tributes

  22-08-2026 16:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Kevin Keegan may have been fighting stage four cancer at the time, but the Newcastle United legend vowed there "will be a day when I'll come back" to St James' Park.It is rather poignant that he did not ultimately return.However, those inside the stadium will celebrate the 75-year-old's legacy on Sunday when Newcastle face Liverpool, another of his former clubs.It promises to be an emotional day for those former staff and players who have been invited back, including Warren Barton,
  
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• Arsenal manager downplays links to Barcelona target: ‘I’m really happy with the squad’

  22-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal manager downplays links to Barcelona target: ‘I’m really happy with the squad’From maintaining that Julian Alvarez will not leave this summer to reportedly opening the door to a transfer to Arsenal, Atletico Madrid have turned the tables around.It is clear that the player is not happy in Madrid and that he wishes out of the club. Atletico Madrid, however, do not wish to negotiate with Barcelona who are willing to spend the big bucks, leading to a difficult situation bet
  
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• Leon Goretzka agrees to join Aston Villa

  22-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leon Goretzka agrees to join Aston VillaAston Villa have agreed to sign 31-year-old German midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer, according to journalist Matteo Moretto. What remains is the signing of documents and a medical, which is set to take place next week, according to the report. Villa manager Unai Emery sees Goretzka as the ideal signing for the midfield, as he will bring in leadership and experience to the side. Goretzka is set to become a replacement for Belgian midfielder Amado
  
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• Christopher Nkunku set to return to RB Leipzig

  22-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christopher Nkunku set to return to RB LeipzigChristopher Nkunku has signalled his desire to return to RB Leipzig after a season with AC Milan, according to Sky Germany. RB Leipzig and Milan are discussing a possible loan move with an option to buy, according to the report. Nkunku previously played for Leipzig from 2019 to 2023 after joining from PSG. He was the Bundesliga top scorer in the 2022/23 season with 16 goals before moving to the English Premier League to join Chelsea for €60m. Hi
  
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• Cymru Premier: Third win on spin for Connah's Quay

  22-08-2026 16:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ammanford 0-2 Connah's QuayConnah's Quay Nomads enjoyed their third successive win in Cymru Premier by beating new boys Ammanford in Saturday's lunchtime kick off.John Disney's side started the league campaign with a home defeat by Caernarfon, but added a success at the Recreation Ground to wins against Holywell and Trefelin.In the solitary Saturday fixture, Callum West side-footed the visitors into the lead from the penalty spot in the 44th minute after Hussein Mehasseb was brought down by Babu
  
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• Real Madrid-linked midfielder set to continue at Premier League club

  22-08-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid-linked midfielder set to continue at Premier League clubAfter missing out on Rodri, Real Madrid remain on the hunt for a central midfielder who can add more stability to the club’s second line of press.There are increasing question marks over the long-term pedigree of both Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga, who has already been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu.Real Madrid are constantly looking out for options and one of them was Crystal Palace superstar Adam W
  
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• Slapped an opponent! How MLS will punish Lionel Messi

  22-08-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Slapped an opponent! How MLS will punish Lionel MessiIn the MLS, Lionel Messi lost his cool last Thursday. During the match against the Philadelphia Union (2-2), he slapped an opponent, as TV footage showed.He had clashed with forward Quinn Sullivan, but the incident had no consequences at the time. Now, however, the league has fined him.The league did not disclose the amount of the fine. In its official statement, it said the slap had "violated league guidelines regarding contact with an oppone
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Yildiz future already important at Juventus’ even if Arsenal offer €100m

  22-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Yildiz future already important at Juventus’ even if Arsenal offer €100mLuciano Spalletti shot down Arsenal speculation about Kenan Yildiz. ‘Clubs want to spend €100m, but they can offer whatever they like, his future is already important at Juventus.’The rumours about a potential Premier League swoop for the Turkish talent have been circulating for a long time, and they continue to swirl around even after he signed a lucrative contract extension.TUR
  
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• Juventus find Cabal refusal to join Bologna frustrating

  22-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus find Cabal refusal to join Bologna frustratingJuventus are reportedly frustrated that Juan Cabal is refusing to leave, turning down a possible loan move to Bologna.The summer has largely been one of renewal in Turin, but also irritation that some unwanted players are blocking their transfer strategy.Jonathan David is one of those who has so far rebuffed attempts at a sale, while La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Cabal is infuriating the Juve directors.Cabal clinging on at JuventusTURIN
  
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• Just in: Barcelona defender decides to leave the club amid Manchester United interest

  22-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Barcelona defender decides to leave the club amid Manchester United interestIn a major development, Jijantes FC reports that FC Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has decided to leave the club this summer.Indeed, super-agent Jorge Mendes who has been in the Catalan capital this week, is now working to find a new team for the 22-year-old left-back in the final stretch of the summer transfer window out.Balde decides to move onThroughout the summer, there have been question marks over the
  
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• Five goals in 20 minutes! Second-tier side blasts out of slump in cup

  22-08-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five goals in 20 minutes! Second-tier side blasts out of slump in cupBefore the start of the new 2. Bundesliga season, many experts had them down as one of the favorites for promotion. But Hannover 96 made a real mess of their first two matches. A 1-3 defeat to Cottbus was followed by a 0-1 loss to Wolfsburg.According to 'Sky', Christian Titz’s position as head coach was apparently seriously under threat ahead of the DFB-Pokal. But judging by the match against fifth-tier side SV Hemelingen
  
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• Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye not to make Luis Enrique’s squad for Rennes v PSG

  22-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye not to make Luis Enrique’s squad for Rennes v PSGLiverpool targets Bradley Barcola (23) and Ibrahim Mbaye (18) are not expected to make PSG’s matchday squad for their Ligue 1 opener against Rennes, according to Onze Mondial. The pair also sat out last week’s Trophée des Champions against RC Lens. Both Barcola and Mbaye are expected to leave Les Parisiens in the final days of this summer transfer window. The France internat
  
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• Arsenal legend criticises treatment of Gabriel Martinelli

  22-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal legend criticises treatment of Gabriel MartinelliIan Wright is unhappy with how Gabriel Martinelli is being treated at the moment, claiming the winger hasn’t even been spoken to about his situation.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesThere were plenty of reasons to be happy after Arsenal’s opening Premier League win over Coventry City, with Mikel Arteta’s side putting in an excellent team display and earning a convincing 3-0 result.A big driver of that result was the per
  
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• Hull City 2-0 Man Utd: What Carrick and Fernandes said

  22-08-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United boss Michael Carrick, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "I thought we had moments and then two set plays caught us today. "That decided the game in the end. We've conceded two goals today from set plays. We'll look at it and improve it for sure. We keep working and moving forward."It's constant, it's evolving all the time. Just because we haven't got any points today, it won't change what we do next week. We look forward and be excited with the season that is stil
  
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• Athletic-Sevilla XIs: no Nico Williams or Laporte, Robbie Ure in!

  22-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Athletic-Sevilla XIs: no Nico Williams or Laporte, Robbie Ure in!Athletic Club kick off their 2026/2027 league campaign, and they do so against a Sevilla side coming off a last-minute win over Rayo Vallecano on Matchday 1.
  ATHLETIC CLUB XIThe main changes in the lineup are Paredes replacing Laporte, Peio Canales partnering Gere in the double pivot instead of De Galarreta and Jauregizar, and Nico Williams starting on the bench.SEVILLA XIFor Sevilla, after Matchday 1, Andrés Castrín,
  
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• Report: Liverpool midfielder on the verge of summer exit

  22-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool midfielder on the verge of summer exitStefan Bajcetic to Celta Vigo: Liverpool Exit Nears as Contract Termination Talks AdvanceLiverpool’s summer reshaping of the midfield may not be over. Following the confirmed sale of Curtis Jones to Inter Milan for a fee that could rise to £30 million, attention is now turning to Stefan Bajcetic, with Faro de Vigo reporting that a return to Celta Vigo is moving closer.The 21-year-old has long been viewed as a player of high tech
  
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• Hull stun Man Utd in dream Premier League return

  22-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier LeagueHull City 2 - 0 Manchester United FTNobel Mendy was a summer signing from Rayo Vallecano for a record fee of more than £20m [Getty Images]Hull City stunned Manchester United on a dream return to the Premier League after nine years away with a first ever top-flight win against their shell-shocked visitors.United came into the season high on confidence after their end to the 2025-26 campaign under Michael Carrick, where they finished third to qualify for the Champions League, a
  
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• Gasperini holds first press conference of 2026/27: “We want players who want to play for Roma.”

  22-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini holds first press conference of 2026/27: “We want players who want to play for Roma.”The wait is over; in two days, Roma will take to the field at the Olimpico. The Giallorossi’s first opponent of the season will be Fiorentina, who have undergone a revamped squad. On the eve of the match against the Lilies, Gian Piero Gasperini held his first press conference of the season. In addition to the match presentation, the coach also addressed the transfer market. The coach
  
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• Analysis: Tigers show tenacity and talent

  22-08-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Since Hull were relegated from the Premier League in 2017, they have been down to League One and back before beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship play-off final to seal promotion last season.Their team was a mix of EFL stalwarts and new signings - with Senegal defender Mendy, Greece goalkeeper Tzolakis and Swedish winger Elliot Stroud making their debuts.That combination was best highlighted by the second goal in the 38th minute.Slater, who joined the club initially on loan from Sheffie
  
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• Ajayi is rock at the back as Hull stun Man Utd - player ratings

  22-08-2026 15:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Hull's Elliot Stroud clash at the MKM Stadium [Getty Images]Newly-promoted Hull City stunned Manchester United on their return to the Premier League with two first-half goals giving them victory.Here are my player ratings and you can also see how you scored them at the bottom of the page.What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?Hull City starting XIKonstantinos Tzolakis: Excellent one-handed save to turn away Mbeumo's angled drive, commanding when he came for
  
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• Roma finalizing deal for Oosterwolde, talks in final stages

  22-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma finalizing deal for Oosterwolde, talks in final stagesRoma has identified Jayden Oosterwolde as the perfect defensive reinforcement. Trigoria likes the 2001-born player for his versatility: he can play both as a defensive midfielder and as a defensive midfielder. The Dutchman had been in the market since January, and the Giallorossi are now close to finalizing the deal. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, negotiations with Fenerbahçe are entering the final stages. The two clubs have reac
  
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• Maguire Gets 7, Dorgu With 5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Poor Loss Vs Hull City

  22-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maguire Gets 7, Dorgu With 5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Poor Loss Vs Hull CityManchester United faced off against Hull City at the MKM Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 17th minute when Semi Ajayi found the back of the net. Nobel Mendy doubled his team’s lead in the 38th minute as Man United went into the half-time break 2-0 down on the sc
  
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• 📵 What if it catches on?! Boca unveil anti-TikTok rule at Bombonera

  22-08-2026 15:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📵 What if it catches on?! Boca unveil anti-TikTok rule at BomboneraBoca Juniors has created an "ANTI-TIKTOK" rule for club members at La Bombonera. The news released on Friday (21) has been causing quite a stir.The Argentine giant changed its regulations and has now determined that it is forbidden to "create content for social media and make broadcasts.""The club may authorize certain situations on an exceptional basis," adds article 7 of the statute.Supporters who fail to comply with th
  
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• Manchester United shocked by newly promoted Hull City on opening day

  22-08-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United conceded two goals from set pieces and were beaten 2-0 by newly promoted Hull City as the 2026-27 Premier League season kicked off on Saturday. LIVE BLOG UPDATES — Hull 2-0 Man UnitedSemi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored the goals for Hull, who made their return to the top flight for the first time since 2017. Not the start that Michael Carrick, now in charge on a permanent basis, wanted. The Red Devils were on the front foot and played some pretty possession football to star
  
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• Hull 2-0 Man United: Red Devils shocked on Premier League opening day

  22-08-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United conceded two goals from set pieces and were beaten 2-0 by newly promoted Hull City as the 2026-27 Premier League season kicked off on Saturday. MORE — Michael Carrick reactionSemi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored the goals for Hull, who made their return to the top flight for the first time since 2017. Not the start that Michael Carrick, now in charge on a permanent basis, wanted. The Red Devils were on the front foot and played some pretty possession football to start, but H
  
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• 🚨 Man United stung by a promoted side, nightmare start!

  22-08-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Man United stung by a promoted side, nightmare start!It’s only the second match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, and we already have one of the biggest upsets of the campaign: Manchester United brought down by newly promoted Hull City… by a two-goal margin!Manchester United conceded both goals in the first half, scored by Hull’s two centre-backs: Nigeria’s Semi Ajayi (17th minute) and new Senegalese signing Nobel Mendy (38th). Final score: 2-0. It is the T
  
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