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• What do Chelsea still need in the transfer window?

  25-08-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Chelsea supporters may want another star forward or a new goalkeeper to replace the unconvincing Robert Sanchez, but Xabi Alonso feels his squad is largely complete for this summer.However, there is a huge amount of work to do to reduce the squad from 39 players to about 25 in the next week. That is the priority, as the Blues will not want frustrated players in their squad this season.Savage Dan, Chelsea fanChelsea need to focus more on the outgoings than incoming players.With no Europe, it
  
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• Top Barcelona target beginning to accept Premier League route as deadline day nears

  26-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Top Barcelona target beginning to accept Premier League route as deadline day nearsIt has been an eventful day in the Julian Alvarez transfer saga, both from Barcelona’s end and from Atletico Madrid’s end. Not to mention, the player himself played a part in it by skipping training.At this point, the bridges between Alvarez and Atletico Madrid seem to be broken beyond repair and it is difficult to see the player continue at the club under any circumstance.Concurrently, however, the br
  
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• 🚨 Ajax v Real Madrid women XI: Kaukelaar starts against ex!

  26-08-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Ajax v Real Madrid women XI: Kaukelaar starts against ex!Real Madrid Women and Ajax Women face off in the qualifying round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
  For the match, these are the lineups for both teams...AJAX XIREAL MADRID XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• '0% chance' - Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer row

  26-08-2026 18:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez reached the World Cup final with Argentina this summer [Getty Images]Atletico Madrid insist there is "0% chance" of selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona after club president Joan Laporta said they remain interested in signing the forward.Alvarez has been the subject of intense transfer speculation this summer, and after being booed by Atletico supporters on Sunday during their draw with Villarreal, the 26-year-old missed training on Wednesday.Reports say Alvarez was unwell, and Atl
  
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• Good business or making rivals stronger? Fan views on Martinez

  26-08-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your thoughts on the news that Chelsea are considering a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.Here are some of your comments:Arthur: Good to get him off the payroll and bank some cash. Not good if his performances elevate Chelsea above Villa in league and cups.Prit: Surely someone at Aston Villa must realise that by selling the family silver to our rivals, we are making them stronger and us weaker. I don't want Emi Martinez to go, he is a world class
  
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• 'Exactly the signing Chelsea need' - fan views on Martinez interest

  26-08-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Chelsea being in contact with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's representatives over a potential transfer.Here are some of your comments:Abdul: He is exactly the signing Chelsea need. There isn't even a chance of us challenging for titles with Robert Sanchez in goal. Mike Penders is a goalkeeper for the future, but Xabi Alonso knows very well that he needs to deliver early. He needs to push the board to sign Martinez one million percent. He
  
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• Roma nearing Oosterwolde signing, but on different terms

  26-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma nearing Oosterwolde signing, but on different termsThe Jayden Oosterwolde situation has returned to calm. After doubts emerged in recent hours about the Dutchman’s fitness, the road to Roma appears to be smooth once again. The deal with Fenerbahce is expected to go through, albeit on different terms than initially agreed. As reported by Radio Mana Mana Sport, positive sentiments have emerged in recent hours regarding the completion of the deal. Roma sought to further investigate the d
  
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• Napoli coach Allegri: ‘8 teams to watch in Scudetto race’

  26-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli coach Allegri: ‘8 teams to watch in Scudetto race’Massimiliano Allegri expects an unusually crowded title race this season, naming eight clubs he believes will be in contention as Napoli begin their centenary campaign.With quotes courtesy of TuttoMercatoWeb, the coach was speaking to Sportmediaset following the opening matchday win at Genoa, and identified Inter as the side to beat while insisting the field behind them is deep.“Inter are the favourites because they hold
  
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• Brest to extend Hugo Magnetti’s contract

  26-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brest to extend Hugo Magnetti’s contractHe’s been one of the mainstays at Stade Brestois 29, and he’ll be sticking around Brittany a little while longer. Hugo Magnetti (28) has been with the club for eight years and will be around for at least two more, with L’Équipe reporting on Monday that he will put pen to paper on a new contract with them until 2029.He’s been a key figure in this team’s return to the top flight of French football, with the 2026-27
  
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• Why Zinedine Zidane’s time as France manager will be different from other footballing legends

  26-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Zinedine Zidane’s time as France manager will be different from other footballing legendsYou won’t find too many football fans who aren’t excited about the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as the national team manager of France. We’ve known it’s been coming for a while and there’s understandably a lot of optimism that Zizou can take Les Bleus back to the top of the mountain on the world stage.Given his success during his first stint as coach of Real Madrid a
  
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• Official | Yvann Titi extends his contract at Troyes

  26-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Yvann Titi extends his contract at TroyesYvann Titi (20) is has committed his future to ESTAC Troyes. The 20-year-old defender has generated interest from big French sides like AS Monaco and Lille OSC, among others. On Monday, though, he extended his deal with the newly promoted Ligue 1 side until 2029.A World Cup runner-up with the France U-17 team three years ago, Titi has been with Troyes for six years, and numerous foreign clubs are interested in his services this summer as well.T
  
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• Napoli interested in Chelsea’s Marc Guiu and hopeful of discount

  26-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli interested in Chelsea’s Marc Guiu and hopeful of discountSerie A side Napoli are keen on signing a striker who can rotate with Rasmus Hojlund and Chelsea’s Marc Guiu has now emerged as an option.The Spaniard had a loan spell at Sunderland but things didn’t work out due to injury. He is now back at the Blues and finds his future uncertain.Corriere del Mezzogiorno – via CalcioNapoli1926, make it clear that Guiu is a target for Napoli, who see him as a viable alternat
  
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• Lega chief Simonelli on Infantino decision: ‘I would have taken a bit more time’

  26-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lega chief Simonelli on Infantino decision: ‘I would have taken a bit more time’Ezio Simonelli has distanced himself from the decision to withdraw Italian support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA presidency candidacy, indicating he would have preferred more deliberation before the move was made.With quotes via Calcio e Finanza, the Serie A League president spoke on the sidelines of the presentation of the Gran Gala del Calcio AIC, after the FIGC confirmed it was pulling its backing.
  
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• Jose Mourinho’s big selection dilemma ahead of Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad revealed

  26-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho’s big selection dilemma ahead of Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad revealedJose Mourinho’s first official starting lineup back at Real Madrid had some surprises at the weekend, especially in midfield.Aurelien Tchouameni was absent on the night, prompting Mourinho to deploy an interesting midfield pivot with Federico Valverde and Bernardo Silva.Jude Bellingham naturally started as the attacking midfielder, and the manager opted to deploy Arda Guler as well in place of a right
  
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• Ebbsfleet's future in doubt as suspension is extended

  26-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ebbsfleet United face the prospect of expulsion from the Football League [Getty Images]Ebbsfleet United's future is in serious doubt after their suspension from the National League was extended.Earlier this month, Ebbsfleet's first three National League South games of the season were suspended because of the Kent club's ongoing financial problems.The National League announced in a statement on Wednesday that a review of the situation by its compliance and licensing committee had found no signifi
  
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• A return to where the concomitant risk all began

  26-08-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]"We endorse that position because moving to a massive club like Rangers is a big step with concomitant risk."A famous line from a Rangers statement in December 2017 which was in response to Derek McInnes' decision to remain as Aberdeen manager after weeks of fevered speculation he would make the switch to Ibrox.The statement went on: "We will only appoint someone in whom we have full confidence and who feels he is ready for the job."Then Dons chairman Stewart Milne was the happiest man in t
  
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• Who is in the Europa League draw and who is in each pot?

  26-08-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa won the Europa League trophy last season [Getty Images]The league phase draw for the 2026-27 Europa League takes place on Friday, 28 August at 12:00 BST in Monaco.Much like the Champions League draw on Thursday, a total of 36 teams will enter the draw for Europe's second-tier club competition. Just 20 of those teams have been confirmed at present, with the remainder to be made up from the losers of the final round of Champions League qualifying and the winners from the final round of
  
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• 🎥 Want more already! Best goals in the CL, EL and UECL crowned

  26-08-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Want more already! Best goals in the CL, EL and UECL crownedWhile the league seasons have already started or are getting underway this weekend, all football fans can look forward to the draws for the international competitions tomorrow and the day after.Tomorrow evening at 6 p.m., the Champions League league phase will be drawn, followed on Friday by the Europa League (12 p.m.) and the Conference League (1 p.m.). But before things really get going, UEFA took another look on its X accou
  
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• Why AS Monaco’s Matthis Abline is set to miss out on Olympique de Marseille encounter

  26-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why AS Monaco’s Matthis Abline is set to miss out on Olympique de Marseille encounterMatthis Abline was AS Monaco’s marquee signing this summer, however, he has yet to make his debut for the Principality club. That debut will not come against Gornik Zabrze on Thursday night and it is unlikely to come against Olympique de Marseille either. The France youth international continues to struggle with a foot injury sustained against Coventry City in pre-season. As he struck the ball agains
  
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• Roma reach agreement for Morato, Ziolkowski can join Monza

  26-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma reach agreement for Morato, Ziolkowski can join MonzaRoma are preparing a defensive switch. With Jan Ziolkowski increasingly close to leaving, the Giallorossi have identified Nottingham Forest’s Morato as a potential replacement for the Pole in Gasperini’s squad. As Sky Sport reports, the two clubs are already working to reach an agreement. The deal is set up on a loan with an option to buy, which could become a mandatory buyout if certain conditions are met.The two deals are cl
  
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• Hurzeler on 'do-or-die' game, Minteh and building a 'fortress'

  26-08-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Conference League game against Tromso at Amex Stadium (kick-off 19:30 BST).The first leg of their play-off tie last week ended goalless.Here are the key lines from his news conference:Hurzeler said there are no new issues to report but Georginio Rutter has to take it "day by day" with his small injury, while Ferdi Kadioglu will "definitely" be in the squad for Thursday's game.On new signing Jaouen Hadjam, Hurzeler sai
  
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• Barcelona Weigh Loan or Immediate Role for Dominik Livakovic

  26-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona Weigh Loan or Immediate Role for Dominik LivakovicDominik Livakovic, the Croatian international, touched down in Barcelona on Tuesday afternoon to complete the final stages of his move to the club. A medical at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper is scheduled for Wednesday, according to Sport. Once the medical is completed, the remaining details of his transfer can move forward.Barcelona Move Early to Secure Their Goalkeeping FutureBarcelona have moved early as they seek to have their goa
  
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• Barcelona defender will not leave the club this summer despite strong links

  26-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender will not leave the club this summer despite strong linksAlejandro Balde’s future has been up in the air in recent days, and triggered much discourse on it being bad business by Barcelona.After all, the player is crucial for the squad depth, and while pushing for his departure may be understandable, doing so at this point in the transfer window was surprising.Word had it that Hansi Flick was pushing for the player’s departure owing to a lack of commitment, and Manch
  
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• From Caxias To Istanbul: Marta Cintra Reflects On Her Football Journey

  26-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Caxias To Istanbul: Marta Cintra Reflects On Her Football JourneyMarta Cintra started her football journey on the streets of Caxias, playing alongside her brother and friends; little did she know that from those very first kicks of a ball, football would take her on a journey across the world.She began her early career playing in her native Brazil before making the move abroad. Since then, her career has taken her to Portugal, where she enjoyed a successful spell, before moving to Turkey, w
  
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• Gray on Elding concern, European dream & 'cup final' mentality

  26-08-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian head coach David Gray has been speaking to the media before his side's second leg of the Conference League play-off against Gent.Here are the key points from his press conference:Owen Elding missed "a bit of training" in the past week and there are a few other niggles from the first-leg goalless draw that they didn't see at the time.Gray will give Elding "every chance" to feature at Easter Road on Thursday but the striker remains a doubt.The Hibs boss says his players have "earned the
  
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• Portsmouth expecting new signing before Saturday

  26-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Regan Poole should be available for Portsmouth's trip to Ashton Gate on Saturday [Getty Images]Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says the club could add a new signing before the game against Bristol City on Saturday (15:00 BST) as he expects more movement in his squad before the close of the transfer window.The club have brought in nine signings so far this summer, with eight players departing.With more new players expected to arrive, the head coach is prepared to see others make an exit."There's al
  
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• Star in his hair, new shirt: Rômulo can't wait for 1st UCL at Leipzig

  26-08-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Star in his hair, new shirt: Rômulo can't wait for 1st UCL at LeipzigRB Leipzig unveiled on Wednesday the special kit that will be worn to mark the team’s return to the UEFA Champions League.One of the highlights of the launch was Brazilian forward Rômulo, who not only appeared in the third-kit campaign, but also had a star shaved into his hair to mark the occasion.At 24, Rômulo is heading into his second season at RB Leipzig and is not hiding his excitement about playing
  
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• Star in his hair and new shirt: Rômulo eager for 1st UCL at Leipzig

  26-08-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Star in his hair and new shirt: Rômulo eager for 1st UCL at LeipzigRB Leipzig unveiled on Wednesday the special kit that will be worn to mark the team’s return to the UEFA Champions League.One of the highlights of the launch was Brazilian forward Rômulo, who not only featured in the third-kit campaign but also got a star shaved into his hair to mark the occasion.At 24, Rômulo is heading into his second season at RB Leipzig and is not hiding his excitement about playing in
  
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• Report: Man City ready to make offer to sign Premier League midfielder

  26-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man City ready to make offer to sign Premier League midfielderMan City Ready £120m Enzo Fernandez Bid as Chelsea Face Deadline CallManchester City are preparing to make one of the biggest moves of the window, with TeamTalk reporting that a £120million offer for Enzo Fernandez is due to arrive in the coming hours. It is a deal with major consequences for both clubs, and one that appears to hinge less on City’s willingness to spend and more on Chelsea’s ability to r
  
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• PSG looking to extend Ousmane Dembélé contract for one or two years

  26-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG looking to extend Ousmane Dembélé contract for one or two yearsParis Saint-Germain are reportedly looking to extend Ousmane Dembélé’s (29) contract, according to information from RMC Sport.Whilst the reigning Ballon d’Or winner remains under contract with Les Rouge et Bleu until 2028, the club’s management would like to reach an agreement to extend it by one or two years, taking it through to 2029 or 2030. This is a view shared by the player and
  
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