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• What do Brighton still need in the transfer window?

  25-08-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It is anticipated Yankuba Minteh will leave for Liverpool, which might create space at Brighton for another forward and Carlos Baleba's impending exit for Manchester United may mean the Seagulls move for midfield reinforcements.It is possible there may be other exits but, as usual, Brighton will stick to their data-driven recruitment plan."We must continue to evolve, invest and innovate while remaining true to the principles that have brought us this far," was chairman Tony Bloom's message
  
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• Tottenham set to sign another Man City star after Omar Marmoush deal agreed

  26-08-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham have agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to buy the player for £60 million next year.The Egypt international is now set to undergo a medical with the London club before completing the remaining formalities of the move.The transfer marks Spurs’ second capture from City in a matter of days, following the arrival of Brazil winger Savio in a deal worth an initial £75m.It continues a busy summer of recruitment f
  
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• Numbers expose stark difference in how Real Madrid superstar is treated in La Liga and Champions League

  26-08-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Numbers expose stark difference in how Real Madrid superstar is treated in La Liga and Champions LeagueReal Madrid may have secured a late 2-1 victory against Espanyol in dramatic fashion in their first La Liga game of the season, but all the discussion post-game was centred around Vinicius Junior.The Catalan club took a dig on their social media, claiming that the Brazilian should have been handed a second yellow for simulation.Meanwhile, there was also an argument made from Los Blancos’
  
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• 🇮🇹 Young Italians on the pitch: finally! Who played this weekend 🌟

  26-08-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇮🇹 Young Italians on the pitch: finally! Who played this weekend 🌟After the first matchday of Serie A, the talking points we’ve seen are the usual ones: refereeing decisions, the transfer market still being open, the post-match reactions where some vent by criticizing and others take little digs as a strategy.The routine we waited for all summer, however, mustn’t put us on autopilot, because something different happened: young Italians actually played. It seem
  
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• Hijack complete as Liverpool's transfer plans are confirmed

  26-08-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hijack complete as Liverpool's transfer plans are confirmedLiverpool still have a lot of work to do to their squad before the transfer window slams shut. Most people thought that the Reds would be welcoming at least five or six players but, at this moment in time, it feels like they'd be lucky to even replace Mohamed Salah.Several members of their first-team squad are still being linked with moves away with Stefan Bajcetic even being shown the exit door.The biggest name to have been linked with
  
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• Aston Villa and Tottenham target Folarin Balogun absent from Monaco first-team training

  26-08-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa and Tottenham target Folarin Balogun absent from Monaco first-team trainingAmid strong links with a transfer, Folarin Balogun was absent from AS Monaco’s first-team training session, attended by Get French Football News on Wednesday. Balogun was not involved in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier first leg, against Gornik Zabrze in Poland last week. He wasn’t involved in Monaco’s Ligue 1 opener against Le Havre AC either. And nor will he be involved in the s
  
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• 'We are one family' says Canaries boss Clement

  26-08-2026 11:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norwich City boss Philippe Clement has likened his squad to "one family" after they held off Cardiff City 2-1 to progress to the third round of the Carabao Cup.Croatian striker Ante Crnac scored what turned out to be the winner after coming on as a second-half substitute, guiding a low cross from Jack Stacey into the net. It was his first goal since recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury which had kept him out of action for 10 months and was met by huge celebrations from the
  
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• Yildiz requires surgery and could delay injury return date

  26-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yildiz requires surgery and could delay injury return dateReports from multiple outlets on Wednesday confirm that Juventus star Kenan Yildiz will require surgery to amend an issue that has affected his foot after just one game of the 2026-27 season, which could keep him out for around three months rather than two.Yildiz needs surgery and could miss three months of actionEarlier this week, it was reported that Yildiz had suffered an injury to his foot that could require surgery and would likely k
  
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• Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Match preview | La Liga

  26-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Match preview | La LigaReal Madrid are back in action on Wednesday as they host Real Sociedad in their first home match of the 2026-27 season. Jose Mourinho’s side are hoping to make it two wins from two following their last-gasp victory over Espanyol at the weekend, and although they produced an underwhelming performance in Catalonia, they should be better in front of their own supporters.It was always going to be the case that Real Madrid would start the sea
  
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• Real Madrid predicted starting XI against Real Sociedad | La Liga

  26-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid predicted starting XI against Real Sociedad | La LigaReal Madrid take on Real Sociedad on Wednesday night in their first home match of the 2026-27 season. Jose Mourinho’s won their opening fixture against Espanyol at the weekend, and they will be hoping to make it two victories from two when the previous campaign’s Copa del Rey winners come to town.With three matches in eight days, it will be no surprise to see Mourinho make a number of changes for the match against La Re
  
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• Official: Perin leaves Juventus to join Palermo in Serie B

  26-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Perin leaves Juventus to join Palermo in Serie BMattia Perin has officially left Juventus and has signed for Serie B club Palermo on a permanent transfer, the two sides have confirmed on Wednesday morning.Official: Palermo sign Perin from Juventus“Palermo FC announces that it has acquired the sporting rights of Mattia Perin from Juventus FC,” read a statement on the Palermo website.TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 21: Manuel Locatelli and Mattia Perin embrace after the Serie A ma
  
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• Atletico Madrid set Julian Alvarez transfer deadline amid Arsenal interest

  26-08-2026 11:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid are pushing for the Julian Alvarez saga to be resolved by Friday, essentially giving the 26-year-old a choice to make on his future.If Alvarez does agitate for a move to Arsenal, and the English champions meet an acceptable price, Atletico at least want the time to prepare for replacements.The Argentine has made clear his ultimate ambition is to go to Barcelona but Arsenal have continued to work on the deal, in the knowledge that Atletico absolutely do not want to do business wit
  
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• Roma attempt to overtake Juve in race for Kessie

  26-08-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma attempt to overtake Juve in race for KessieIn the last few hours, Roma have placed themselves between Franck Kessié and Juventus, who have been working for days to bring him back to Italy. As Gianluca Di Marzio reports, the Giallorossi met with the Ivorian’s agent last night in a hotel in the capital. D’Amico has put an offer on the table, trying to get ahead of the game. Kessie knows Gian Piero Gasperini, with whom he played 31 games, scoring seven goals and providing fo
  
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• Key reason why Real Madrid cooled interest in €40m-rated midfielder – report

  26-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key reason why Real Madrid cooled interest in €40m-rated midfielder – reportReal Madrid have had a largely successful summer transfer window so far, but one position that they have not yet reinforced is midfield.Los Blancos did sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer, who is capable of playing in a deeper midfield role and controlling the game, but the team still seem to be lacking one more profile.Jose Mourinho’s team need a natural, deep-lying playmaker who can control the game
  
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• Villa make offer for Mateta - Wednesday's gossip

  26-08-2026 11:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa make a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, Manchester United eye a promising defender, and Manchester City aren't ready to give up on signing Enzo Fernandez.Aston Villa have made an offer for Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29, although it falls well below the London club's valuation. (Athletic - subscription required)Villa are also on the verge of agreeing a €70m (£59.8m) deal to sign Chelsea and Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 25.
  
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• Bhatia set to be at Anfield for first home fixture

  26-08-2026 11:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Amit Bhatia, the new Liverpool vice-chairman, is set to attend the Reds' first home game of the season at Anfield on Saturday, when Andoni Iraola's side take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.Bhatia, who stepped down as a co-owner and director at QPR last month after 18 years at the club, leads 1892 Holdings - a consortium that has bought around 38 per cent of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG) for just over £2bn.The 46-year-old British-Indian millionaire busin
  
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• Xavi Espart’s versatility earns Barcelona first-team promotion

  26-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xavi Espart’s versatility earns Barcelona first-team promotionBarcelona have decided to promote academy defender Xavi Espart to the first team after the 19-year-old impressed Hansi Flick and the club’s sporting management during pre-season, according to Mundo Deportivo. Sporting director Deco also approved of Espart’s performances.From No. 36 to No. 12Espart wore the No. 36 shirt when he started Barcelona’s opening La Liga match against Elche at left-back, as the champion
  
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• Durham sign defender Brown

  26-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Durham sign defender BrownDurham have completed the signing of defender Emma Brown on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Wildcats this morning.The 24-year-old has signed on at Maiden Castle following a successful trial with Durham during the close season.Brown started her senior career in the FA Women’s National League system with Middlesbrough. She spent her youth with Boro before breaking into the senior team.In 2020, Brow
  
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• Arsenal dominate 2026 PFA Teams of the Year

  26-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal dominate 2026 PFA Teams of the YearArsenal were big winners at the PFA Awards on Tuesday night, with five men and three women in the Teams of the Year, and Olivia Smith winning the Women’s Young Player of the Year award.Photo by Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty ImagesThe PFA Awards on Tuesday night gave clear recognition to Arsenal’s performances in 2025/26, with five men’s players in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year, three members of the women’s team in the PF
  
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• 📸 Champions League and Women's Champions League get new ball

  26-08-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Champions League and Women's Champions League get new ballAdidas has unveiled the official match balls for the league phase of the 2026/27 Champions League and Women’s Champions League.According to UEFA, the men’s ball is inspired by foggy morning training sessions, that part of the work no one sees. Set against a white background with a metallic finish, the fog cuts through the competition’s stars with flashes of color; the logos are in bright pink.The Women’s
  
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• Spittal aims to turn 'sour taste' into sweet success

  26-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blair Spittal is on a mission to take care of Conference League unfinished business by beating Rapid Vienna in the Austrian capital tonight.The midfielder was part of the Tynecastle team that failed to make the knockout rounds two years ago despite winning their opening two league-phase fixtures. Hearts' hopes of making it through the play-off are on a knife-edge after last week's 2-2 first-leg draw."It feels like unfinished business because we didn't get through it," Spittal said."I think we st
  
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• 📸 The new Champions League ball unveiled

  26-08-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 The new Champions League ball unveiledThe baaaallooooon.As the draw for the 2026–2027 Champions League league phase takes place this Thursday, UEFA and Adidas have just unveiled the competition’s official ball this Thursday!A ball that follows the modern, colorful artistic direction of recent years.We can’t wait to see it at the players’ feet now!See you tomorrow on OneFootball to follow the draw live!This article was translated into English by Artificial Intell
  
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• Report: Liverpool star still has two Premier League suitors

  26-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool star still has two Premier League suitorsCody Gakpo Transfer Latest as Tottenham and Manchester City Monitor Liverpool ForwardThe latest transfer discussion from Fabrizio Romano placed Cody Gakpo firmly among the key late-window stories, with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City both mentioned in connection with the Liverpool forward.With the market entering what Romano described as “24 crucial hours”, the focus around Gakpo is now on Liverpool’s position and
  
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• Report: Newcastle United set to sign £52m Premier League midfielder

  26-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United set to sign £52m Premier League midfielderNico Gonzalez to Newcastle Signals Midfield Ambition and a Clear Jaissle PlanNewcastle United look set to make one of the most meaningful moves of their summer, with Athletic reporting that a deal has been agreed with Manchester City for Nico Gonzalez. The proposed package, worth £48m up front plus around £4m in add-ons, underlines how seriously Newcastle are taking the rebuild of their midfield under Matthias J
  
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• Real Madrid put injured duo on specific recovery plans to avoid relapses

  26-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid put injured duo on specific recovery plans to avoid relapsesReal Madrid are set to welcome Real Sociedad to the Santiago Bernabeu for their first La Liga home game of the season.Los Blancos are coming into this game with a 2-1 win against Espanyol behind them and will be hoping to put in a more cohesive performance against the Basque side.Jose Mourinho will be without both Aurelien Tchouameni and Endrick against Sociedad, with the duo ruled out with injuries.According to Diario AS, b
  
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• Former Barcelona forward lashes out at Julian Alvarez and entourage over transfer request: ‘Is he stupid?’

  26-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona forward lashes out at Julian Alvarez and entourage over transfer request: ‘Is he stupid?’The growing tension surrounding Julian Alvarez’s future has now sparked a strong reaction outside Spain, with former Barcelona forward and 1998 World Cup winner Christophe Dugarry delivering a scathing assessment of the striker’s handling of his situation.Speaking on RMC SPORT (h/t AS), Dugarry criticised both Alvarez and the people advising him, arguing that the Arge
  
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• Aston Villa pull out of Leao negotiations, Tottenham also unlikely

  26-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa pull out of Leao negotiations, Tottenham also unlikelyReports in Italy claim that Aston Villa have decided against proceeding in negotiations for Milan winger Rafael Leao and that a move to fellow Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur is also looking unlikely.Aston Villa decide against pursuing Leao dealMilan are still seeking buyers for star winger Leao heading into the final few days of the summer transfer window.PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 05: Rafael Leao of AC Milan makes a r
  
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• 'One of our worst-ever performances' - fans on Champions League exit

  26-08-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views after Celtic crashed out of the Champions League by squandering a four-goal lead over LASK.Here are some of your comments:Gerry: Captain says we'll now see what people are made of! Bit late, should have said that after we gifted LASK their first goal. We are not a Champions League club. Simples. The board are a shambles and responsible for the club's failures again and again.Eamonn: Shocking but not surprised. The squad is the accumulation of four or five disastrous
  
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• Jaissle set to get his wish with Gonzalez

  26-08-2026 10:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Although Newcastle's young side came within seconds of defeating Liverpool on the opening weekend, there was always going to be work to do before the window shut on 1 September.Newcastle have made six signings so far this summer in goalkeepers Lukas Hornicek and Ewen Jaouen, defender Amar Dedic, midfielders Aladji Bamba and Sean Steur and forward Bazoumana Toure.Read: Newcastle agree Gonzalez dealBut Matthias Jaissle made it clear that "adjustments need to be done and will be" in a
  
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• Arsenal verbally agree club-record £56.5m sale

  26-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal verbally agree club-record £56.5m saleAl Hilal and Arsenal have reached a verbal agreement for the club-record transfer of Gabriel Martinelli, according to reports.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesJames Benge of CBS Sports reported on Tuesday that Al Hilal and Arsenal were closing in on an agreement for the transfer of Gabriel Martinelli, with the fee expected to be around €58m (£49.7m) guaranteed, with €8m (£6.9m) in further bonuses.The total package of &po
  
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