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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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• Chelsea consider loaning out Honest Ahanor as deal with Atalanta nears

  27-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea consider loaning out Honest Ahanor as deal with Atalanta nearsSerie A side Atalanta are now expected to lose Honest Ahanor to Chelsea but the player may not end up playing for the Blues immediately.Get Italian Football News have covered how the Blues have been advancing in a move for the Italian. They held talks with Atalanta about a move already, with the London club coming close to their valuation.Tuttomercatoweb now report that a move is indeed gathering pace. It could be completed in
  
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• Pisilli: “Scoring for Roma is always special.”

  27-08-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pisilli: “Scoring for Roma is always special.”Niccolò Pisilli spoke exclusively to Radio Roma Sound, a guest on “Il Mio Canto Libero On Air,” a program hosted by Alessandro Nini. The Roma midfielder discussed his goal against Fiorentina, the new season, and the Giallorossi’s upcoming fixtures. “It’s hard to explain because it’s such a strong feeling. It’s not the first time, but it feels like it always has been. The feeling of scoring
  
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• Napoli star wants to face Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the Champions League – ‘We are prepared’

  27-08-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli star wants to face Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the Champions League – ‘We are prepared’Real Madrid will discover their eight Champions League group-stage opponents this afternoon in the group stage draw.There are many players across Europe who would welcome the challenge of facing Real Madrid, the most successful team in the competition.One of them is Napoli star Costantino Favasuli, who has made his wish clear heading into the draw.Favasuli wants Real Madrid tieSpeak
  
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• Atletico Madrid release statement on Arsenal target Julian Alvarez

  27-08-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid release statement on Arsenal target Julian AlvarezAtletico Madrid have released a new statement to the public ruling out any possibility of allowing Julian Alvarez to join Barcelona this summer, boosting Arsenal’s hopes of the signing.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesAtletico Madrid have released a statement confirming their Board of Directors have unanimously backed their decision not to negotiate the transfer of Julian Alvarez with FC Barcelona.The statement reads: &ldquo
  
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• Lincoln's Darikwa out for season with knee injury

  27-08-2026 13:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tendayi Darikwa has featured 104 times for Lincoln since joining them from Cypriot side Apollon Limassol in the summer of 2024 [Getty Images]Lincoln City captain Tendayi Darikwa has been ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.The 34-year-old defender suffered the knee injury in the first half of Saturday's 3-1 Championship home defeat by Portsmouth, and is now set to undergo surgery.Last season Darikwa skippered the club to the League One title and pr
  
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• Robinio Vaz ready to leave Roma, nears Hull City move

  27-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robinio Vaz ready to leave Roma, nears Hull City moveRobinio Vaz is about to leave Roma. While awaiting the arrival of the winger, Sporting Director Tony D’Amico is also actively pursuing departures, and the young Frenchman, born in 2007, is about to move to the Premier League, where he will play for Hull City. According to Fabrizio Romano, an agreement is now close, involving a loan with an option to buy. The player is reportedly in contact with the English club in the meantime to finaliz
  
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• Official | Augsburg sign South Korean wing-back Young-Woo Seol, Keven Schlotterbeck departure draws nearer

  27-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Augsburg sign South Korean wing-back Young-Woo Seol, Keven Schlotterbeck departure draws nearerFC Augsburg have officially confirmed the signing of South Korean international Young-Woo Seol from Red Star Belgrade. The 27-year-old wing-back has signed a contract through 2030. Kicker reports that Augsburg will pay €3.75m plus potential bonuses, while Red Star are also understood to have secured a five percent sell-on clause.The 37-times-capped international spent two seas
  
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• Juventus desperate for Jonathan David sale as Paris FC make makes

  27-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus desperate for Jonathan David sale as Paris FC make makesAs reported by TUTTOmercatoWEB, Paris FC are looking to bring Juventus forward Jonathan David back to France.The Canada international is no stranger to Ligue 1, having produced some of the best football of his career during his five-year stay with Lille. His 109 goals’ worth of exploits with the Lillois were what compelled the Old Lady to snap him up on a free.However, the Bianconeri have decided that they no longer want him
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face Athletic Club – Rodri in, Balde returns

  27-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face Athletic Club – Rodri in, Balde returnsFC Barcelona will take on Athletic Club later tonight in their rescheduled Matchday 1 fixture of the 2026/27 La Liga season at the Spotify Camp Nou.Having begun their campaign with an emphatic 5-0 win over Elche, the reigning champions will be eager to make it two in two with another statement victory against the Basque club.Rodri to debutAhead of the game at Camp Nou, manager Hansi Flick has announced the squad
  
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• A new piece of the Manchester City midfield is ready to go as Crystal Palace await Enzo Maresca’s side

  27-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A new piece of the Manchester City midfield is ready to go as Crystal Palace await Enzo Maresca’s sideManchester City confirmed the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille yesterday. The 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder is expected to be a key component of the City’s future midfield. Bouaddi also possesses enough quality to come in and contribute to Enzo Maresca’s squad straight away. City take on Crystal Palace tomorrow night at Selhurst Park in their second Premier League match o
  
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• Liverpool and Manchester City unveil their third kits for the season

  27-08-2026 13:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool and Manchester City unveil their third kits for the seasonLiverpool and Manchester City unveiled, on Thursday morning, their third kits for the 2026/2027 season.Liverpool’s shirt, created by adidas, has a predominantly black base, with an abstract burgundy pattern across the body and sleeves. The adidas logo, the crest, the sponsor, and the shoulder stripes appear in silver.The black and burgundy design is inspired by European competition nights, paying tribute to the atmosphere
  
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• Dave Challinor On Stockport County, His Managerial Journey So Far, And His Desire To Return To The Dugout

  27-08-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dave Challinor On Stockport County, His Managerial Journey So Far, And His Desire To Return To The Dugout“It feels like a long time ago now, so it is difficult reflecting back on it, I suppose.“Growing up, I always wanted to be involved in football. I don’t think you ever, certainly I didn’t, imagine that you’re going to be a footballer for as long as I was, but I had a really good time.“I spent a long time at Tranmere, around nine years. I did things slightly
  
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• 🚨 Barcelona squad vs Athletic: Rodri and Balde included

  27-08-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Barcelona squad vs Athletic: Rodri and Balde includedFC Barcelona play their second match of the season and their first at Spotify Camp Nou this Thursday.
  The Blaugrana will take on Athletic Club, who lost 1-3 to Sevilla last weekend.For the match, Hansi Flick can now call on Rodri Hernández, who has been included in the squad.Alejandro Balde has also been included while his future is being decided.The full-back could leave the club in these final days of the transfer window, se
  
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• The alarming numbers behind United turmoil

  27-08-2026 13:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]When a manager says "ultimately, it's all about results" and "I know the buck stops with me it is generally a sign things aren't going well.Those are quotes from Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin after his side's home derby defeat to Dundee on Saturday night.The result continues a worrying start to the campaign for United.Goodwin spoke about "key metrics" after the match - a quick look at some of them tells a strange story.The positive aspect is in their last three games - against Dundee, Celt
  
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• 'Burnley are double relegation candidates'

  27-08-2026 13:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views after Burnley's penalty shootout defeat to Bradford City in the Carabao Cup following a goalless draw at Valley Parade on Wednesday.Here are a selection of your responses:David: Should have been able to get a result but early spaces and pace couldn't be turned into goals. Inevitable how it finished because the team lacks desire and belief that they can be successful.MK: Burnley will be swapping leagues with Bradford City come the end of this season. 17
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Atlético won't sell Julián Álvarez to Barcelona

  27-08-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Atlético won't sell Julián Álvarez to BarcelonaAtlético de Madrid has released a statement outlining its decision.The club’s words “Unanimous support from the Board of Directors for the club’s strategy.The members of Atlético de Madrid’s Board of Directors have unanimously expressed their full support for the club’s decision not to negotiate Julián Álvarez’s transfer to FC Barcelona. The memb
  
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• Roma expected to sell Robinio Vaz to Hull City in potential €32m deal

  27-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma expected to sell Robinio Vaz to Hull City in potential €32m dealThursday’s reports claim that newly-promoted Premier League side Hull City are on the verge of sealing an agreement with Roma for the transfer of 19-year-old attacker Robinio Vaz.Hull City closing in on Roma’s Vaz on loan with buy optionAccording to reports from David Ornstein of The Athletic, Hull are ‘close’ to an agreement with Roma for a season-long loan deal at a cost of €2m and an option
  
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• Dominik Livakovic’s first words after Barcelona transfer: ‘It’s all just wonderful’

  27-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dominik Livakovic’s first words after Barcelona transfer: ‘It’s all just wonderful’Barcelona have officially secured the signing of Dominik Livakovic, with the Croatian goalkeeper putting pen to paper on a four-year contract with the club.The 31-year-old completed the formalities after visiting the offices of Barcelona president Joan Laporta and was joined at the signing ceremony by sporting director Deco, his deputy Bojan Krkic and vice-chairman for sporting affairs Rafa
  
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• Dominik Livakovic's first words after Barcelona transfer: 'It's all just wonderful'

  27-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have officially secured the signing of Dominik Livakovic, with the Croatian goalkeeper putting pen to paper on a four-year contract with the club.The 31-year-old completed the formalities after visiting the offices of Barcelona president Joan Laporta and was joined at the signing ceremony by sporting director Deco, his deputy Bojan Krkic and vice-chairman for sporting affairs Rafa Yuste.Livakovic could barely hide his excitement after completing his move to the Catalan giants, describi
  
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• De Bruyne explains the key difference between Conte and Allegri: ‘Very rigid’

  27-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Bruyne explains the key difference between Conte and Allegri: ‘Very rigid’Kevin De Bruyne has opened up about the breakdown in his relationship with former Napoli head coach Antonio Conte and has explained the key difference between his old boss and the new Partenopei head coach Massimiliano Allegri: ‘He takes more care of personal relationships’.De Bruyne on Conte, Allegri, Gabriel Jesus and potential retirementDe Bruyne spoke in-depth about his experiences with Napol
  
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• Wolves seal signings of keepers Ruddy and Virginia

  27-08-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Ruddy won promotion with Wolves during his previous spell at Molineux [Getty Images]Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signings of goalkeepers John Ruddy and Joao Virginia before the transfer deadline passes next Tuesday.The Championship outfit, who have allowed Daniel Bentley to join Premier League side Coventry City, welcome back Ruddy, who previously spent five seasons at Molineux.The 39-year-old won promotion with the club in 2017-18 and kept 24 clean sheets as they marched to t
  
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• Liverpool all but confirm second £70m deal to follow Bradley Barcola

  27-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool all but confirm second £70m deal to follow Bradley BarcolaLiverpool have almost certainly confirmed a second deal after Bradley Barcola. The Frenchman's arrival is a bombshell.Liverpool have agreed a deal for Bradley Barcola. The Frenchman is to join from Paris Saint-Germain in a massive move, costing the Reds a guaranteed £100m.That's a sizeable amount and it could go further. There's potential for this one to reach £120m if add-ons are met - and we're obviously hopi
  
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• Arsenal’s top striker target now finally considering move

  27-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s top striker target now finally considering moveJulian Alvarez has finally accepted that Atletico Madrid won’t let him join Barcelona, and he’s now considering a move to Arsenal, according to a report.Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesSpanish outlet Marca report that Julian Alvarez finally sees that his only option to leave Atletico Madrid this summer is to join Arsenal, accepting that his current club won’t let him leave for Barcelona.Alvarez has now missed tw
  
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• Are Moyes and Everton's owners on same page?

  27-08-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton manager David Moyes has said he needs more new players before the transfer window closes [Getty Images]Everton's owners the Friedkin Group are rarely seen and barely heard – so when they announced via chief executive Angus Kinnear that they regarded missing out on European football last season as "failure" it came as a surprise.Not least to manager David Moyes.Everton were in one of the nine European places on offer to English clubs when Merlin Rohl gave them the lead against Sunde
  
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• Swans sign Canada midfielder Eustaquio from Porto

  27-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Eustaquio helped Canada reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time this summer having also played at the 2022 tournament[Getty Images]Swansea City have signed Porto midfielder Stephen Eustaquio for an undisclosed fee, which is understood to be about £3.4m.The Canada international, 29, has agreed a two-year deal with the option for a further 12 months at the Championship club.Eustaquio's arrival looks like something of a coup for Swansea given his experience at club and
  
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• Two Potential Surprise Packages in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League

  27-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Potential Surprise Packages in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions LeagueParis Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their status as Europe’s most dominant team on August 12th when they defeated Europa League winners Aston Villa to claim a second straight UEFA Super Cup title in Salzburg. The Parisians successfully defended their Champions League trophy back in May when they beat Arsenal on penalties in Budapest, and now they have become just the second team in the last 35 years to successfully secure b
  
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• Revealed: Roma had pursued Spence before signing Molina

  27-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Roma had pursued Spence before signing MolinaRoma’s transfer window is almost complete. With just hours to go, the Giallorossi can be considered strengthened in various areas of the pitch, but they’re still missing a much-needed right-footed left-back. After signing Castro and Koulierakis, Sporting Director Tony D’Amico focused on the right-back following Celik’s departure. According to Riccardo Trevisani on Radio Manà Manà, the Giallorossi had rea
  
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• Official | Bayer Leverkusen loan Ernest Poku to Beşiktaş, four more B04 departures possible

  27-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Bayer Leverkusen loan Ernest Poku to Beşiktaş, four more B04 departures possibleBayer Leverkusen have officially confirmed the departure of Dutch attacker Ernest Poku to Beşiktaş. The 22-year-old joins the Turkish giants on a season-long loan after only one year at the BayArena. Kicker reports that Beşiktaş will pay a €3m loan fee, while the agreement also contains a conditional €20m purchase obligation. The precise conditions required
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool closing in on move for defender

  27-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool closing in on move for defenderLiverpool move enters final stagesThe deal appears to have reached its final phase after Jikiemi recently announced his departure from Celtic. Liverpool academy expert Lewis Bower provided the clearest indication yet that the move is approaching completion.Bower wrote on X: “Following up on Dara Jikiemi, his transfer to Liverpool is expected to be fully finalised soon. The centre-back recently announced his departure from Celtic.”T
  
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