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• When can Ezri Konsa make his Arsenal debut?

  21-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England defender Ezri Konsa has completed his transfer to Arsenal, with the 28-year-old becoming the Gunners’ fifth major signing of the summer. The former Aston Villa defender moves to north London in a deal worth £51m, and he has signed a four-year contract with the option of an additional 12 months. The defender – who can play at both centre-back and right-back – was targeted for his versatility, as well as for cover for the injured Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, t
  
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• 🔥How close is he to 1,000? Cristiano starts the season scoring

  21-08-2026 20:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥How close is he to 1,000? Cristiano starts the season scoringPortuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo officially began his 25th season as a professional by scoring in Al Nassr’s 0-4 win over Al Riyadh. The Portuguese star took his personal tally to 978 goals, moving steadily closer to the 1,000-goal milestone.Immediate impact after coming off the benchAfter missing the opening matches of the season, the forward came on to play the final half hour. Despite starting as a substitute, Ron
  
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• Hull City v Man Utd: Key stats and talking points

  21-08-2026 20:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City kick off a first Premier League campaign in nearly a decade by taking on 13-time winners Manchester United. BBC Sport examines some of the key themes going into the meeting at the MKM Stadium on Saturday.The Tigers are the first side to be promoted to the Premier League after finishing sixth in the Championship since Blackpool in 2010, having defeated Millwall and then Middlesbrough in the play-offs.Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic - the first Bosnian Premier League manager - will take on th
  
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• Three talking points ahead of Espanyol vs Real Madrid | La Liga MD 1

  21-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three talking points ahead of Espanyol vs Real Madrid | La Liga MD 1Real Madrid’s first La Liga clash of the new season is finally here, and Jose Mourinho and Co. are finally prepared to face and step into the 2026-27 campaign.Given the summer transfer window that Los Blancos have enjoyed, there is a lot of expectation for them to deliver strong results immediately.The managerial appointment of Jose Mourinho has only further turned up the heat on the players who are now working harder than
  
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• Pinamonti and Lazio tempt Sassuolo with new offer after €9m package rejected

  21-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pinamonti and Lazio tempt Sassuolo with new offer after €9m package rejectedLazio are preparing a different offer to Sassuolo for Andrea Pinamonti after fresh meetings, as it’s reported the €1m loan with €8m option to buy was rejected.The centre-forward has always been the preferred candidate for coach Gennaro Gattuso, but the cost of the operation pushed the club towards other alternatives.ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 04: SS Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso during the SS Lazi
  
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• Clearest sign yet that Liverpool are all in on Yankuba Minteh

  21-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clearest sign yet that Liverpool are all in on Yankuba MintehLiverpool have been unsuccessful in their attempts so far to land Yankuba Minteh from Brighton. The Seagulls knocked back Richard Hughes’ £50m offer for the Gambian - who is currently out injured following a preseason blow against Roma.The Reds have a space on the right side of their attack for a new forward following the departure of Mohamed Salah on a free transfer.Although the rejection for a Minteh deal may be hard to s
  
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• Villa lose another key player

  21-08-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ezri Konsa's departure to Arsenal is the latest high-profile exit at Villa Park this summer as Unai Emery's squad undergoes drastic change.Like many, Villa are a selling club, mainly due to necessity, and have been for a number of years.They must comply with Uefa's squad cost ratio (SCR) which restricts them to spending 70% of their football-related revenue on player and staff wages, transfer fees and agent fees.They have already been fined twice by Uefa for breaches, being hit wit
  
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• Will Iraola Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Newcastle United

  21-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Iraola Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Newcastle UnitedLiverpool will face off against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Sunday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Reds managed to earn a solid 2-0 win over Como in a pre-season friendly game recently, which should give them some confidence going into this match.Andoni Iraola will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep changes to a minimum for
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona register Anthony Gordon with La Liga

  21-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona register Anthony Gordon with La LigaAfter completing the registrations of new signings Rodri and Karim Adeyemi, FC Barcelona have now proceeded to successfully register another summer arrival, Anthony Gordon.Indeed, the England winger, who was signed from Newcastle United in a deal worth €70 million plus add-ons, has now been enrolled in La Liga.The registration has been completed well ahead of Barcelona’s opening league game on Sunday night when they take on Elch
  
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• 🎥 He's back with a bang! Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 977th career goal

  21-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 He's back with a bang! Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 977th career goalCristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro made his debut in the 2026/2027 season this Friday (21).And the 41-year-old No. 7 closed the gap on the 1,000th goal of his career.He came off the bench to seal his Al-Nassr's 4-0 win over Al-Riyadh in the second round of the Saudi Pro League.
  Dominance with a Brazilian goalThe first half saw an Al-Nassr side — now coached by Ange Postecoglou — in complete control on the pi
  
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• USA men's players in Europe: Where are USMNT's World Cup squad members, 2030 hopefuls?

  21-08-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup put United States men's national team players in the shop window and several have found new homes in Europe ahead of the new season.Players on the periphery have also moved, and the pool of USMNT stars and would-be stars plying their trade overseas is as deep as ever.MORE — Full list of Premier League summer transfersThere could still be more movement. Brenden Aaronson re-upped with Leeds United this week but players like Gaga Slonina, Caleb Wiley, and Yunus Musah could
  
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• Brighton reject second Liverpool bid for Yankuba Minteh

  21-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have had a new bid of £60m for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton. It was Liverpool’s second approach for the winger in as many days after Albion turned down a £50m offer on Thursday. But Liverpool are trying to step up their efforts to make signings with new head coach Andoni Iraola saying he would like to have more wingers in his squad. Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain remain far apart in their valuations of Bradley Barcola, with the Champions League winners wanti
  
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• Liverpool could be closing in on next signing as emergency meeting is called

  21-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could be closing in on next signing as emergency meeting is calledYankuba Minteh to Liverpool Latest as Emergency Agent Meeting Fuels Transfer TalkLiverpool’s pursuit of attacking reinforcements has taken another intriguing turn, with fresh claims suggesting Yankuba Minteh has called an emergency meeting with his agent. The update, credited to Indykaila, arrives after Liverpool saw a £50m bid rejected for the Brighton winger.There is a broader context to this one. Liverpool
  
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• 🚨 Confirmed line-ups: Betis and La Real face off to kick off their campaign

  21-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Confirmed line-ups: Betis and La Real face off to kick off their campaignReal Betis and Real Sociedad officially begin their league campaign by facing each other on Matchday 2 of LaLiga EA Sports. After postponing their opening fixtures due to the schedule resulting from the World Cup, both sides meet in a direct clash with qualification for European competitions as a shared objective.
  The Verdiblancos will take to the pitch aiming to secure another finish in the Champions League place
  
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• 🚨 Confirmed XIs: Arsenal begin their title defence

  21-08-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Confirmed XIs: Arsenal begin their title defenceThis Friday, August 21, the 2026-2027 Premier League gets underway with a clash of contrasts at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal make their home debut with confidence sky-high after being crowned Community Shield champions thanks to an emphatic 3-0 win over Manchester City in Cardiff, as they look to begin their title charge with a convincing victory.
  On the opposite side are Frank Lampard’s Coventry City, making a
  
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• Report Nkunku preference for RB Leipzig, but Newcastle United have best offer

  21-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Nkunku preference for RB Leipzig, but Newcastle United have best offerAccording to Italian reports, Newcastle United made the best offer to Milan for Christopher Nkunku, but the player would prefer RB Leipzig instead.The former Chelsea man is not part of coach Ruben Amorim’s plans and has been excluded from the squad, not even given a shirt number for this season.He is on the market just a year after his €37m plus add-ons move from Chelsea, having scored eight goals with three
  
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• Journalist: Aston Villa ready to sell star for £55m this summer

  21-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Aston Villa ready to sell star for £55m this summerOllie Watkins Transfer Latest as Aston Villa Set Price Amid Al-Hilal TalksAston Villa are braced for a pivotal phase in the future of Ollie Watkins, with Al-Hilal pushing to turn long-running interest into a completed transfer. According to Graeme Bailey for TeamTalk, the Saudi Pro League side are “continuing talks with Aston Villa” and are now ready to raise their offer after an earlier bid of around £38 mill
  
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• Francisco Conceicao back on Chelsea radar, Juventus want €40m for sale

  21-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Francisco Conceicao back on Chelsea radar, Juventus want €40m for saleFrancisco Conceicao is again being linked with a potential move to Chelsea, as Juventus continue to revamp their attack, but would want at least €40m for the sale.The Portugal international may well drop down the pecking order in Turin following the arrival of Kerim Alajbegovic and Randal Kolo Muani, along with January signing Jeremie Boga.Chelsea still like ConceicaoBERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 11: Francisco Conceic
  
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• Arsenal and Coventry teams released

  21-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal and Coventry teams releasedArsenal welcome Coventry to the Emirates tonight to open the 202627 Premier League season, so who have both managers picked in their squads?Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier LeagueExpected to make his Premier League debut for Arsenal, Bruno Guimaraes misses out with the thigh problem that he picked up against Manchester City in the Community Shield final last weekend. It’s not believed to be serious and he should be back next weekend.Gabriel
  
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• Harrogate sign Burnley's Pimlott on loan

  21-08-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harrogate Town have signed Burnley left-back Oliver Pimlott on a month's loan. The 19-year-old joined the Clarets at Under-14 level and is yet to make his senior debut.He could feature for Harrogate, who have won their opening two National League games, in Saturday's home match against Barrow.Listen to Harrogate Town content on BBC Sounds
  
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• Atletico Madrid CEO fires shots at Barcelona over Julian Alvarez pursuit: ‘They wanted to divide us’

  21-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid CEO fires shots at Barcelona over Julian Alvarez pursuit: ‘They wanted to divide us’We are entering the final stretch of the summer transfer window ahead of the newly started 2026-27 season. And when it comes to FC Barcelona, their primary target for the No. 9 position Julian Alvarez is unlikely to leave Atletico Madrid this summer, with the Rojiblancos taking a firm stance over the matter.Despite the player’s desire to leave and Barcelona pushing, Atletico have
  
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• Fleetwood sign Bristol City midfielder Murphy

  21-08-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adam Murphy made five appearance for Swindon Town last season before an ankle injury cut his loan spell short [Shutterstock]Fleetwood Town have signed Bristol City midfielder Adam Murphy on a six-month loan deal.Murphy, 21, made five appearances during a loan spell with Swindon Town last season.The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international could make his Cod Army debut against Gillingham on Saturday."Once I spoke to the gaffer and he outlined what he wanted me to do and how he wants us to play,
  
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• Arsenal and Coventry kick off the new Premier League season

  21-08-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal and Coventry kick off the new Premier League season2026-08-21T17:46:03ZTeam news has just landed at the Emirates and this is how both sides are shaping up 2026-08-21T17:32:57ZMikel Arteta's side head into their title defence in fine form after schooling Manchester City in the Community Shield and making a host of signing. Speaking of the latter, the Gunners confirmed Ezri Konsa's arrival from Aston Villa earlier today. 2026-08-21T17:31:12ZHello and welcome to our live coverage of the Pre
  
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• Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool have reached agreement with Premier League star

  21-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool have reached agreement with Premier League starLiverpool Transfer News: Reds Agree Terms with Yankuba MintehJust ten days remain of the summer transfer window and Liverpool are expected to be extremely busy.The Reds remain in talks to sign PSG forward Bradley Barcola in a mega-money deal, but another agreement is on the cards.According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh.Speaking on X, he said: “Liverp
  
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• Brighton reject Liverpool's new £60m Minteh bid

  21-08-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yankuba Minteh is one of the wide attacking options being looked at by Liverpool this summer [Getty Images]Liverpool have had an improved bid of £60m for winger Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton.But talks between the clubs are continuing, with the south coast club understood to be looking for closer to £70m for the 22-year-old Gambia international.The move followed Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola's admission that his side do not have enough wingers for the start of the season.However,
  
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• 🚨Court confirms Bordeaux's relegation to the sixth tier

  21-08-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Court confirms Bordeaux's relegation to the sixth tierThe Paris Administrative Court upheld the sanction imposed by the French Football Federation (FFF) against Girondins de Bordeaux. The ruling confirms the historic club’s definitive exclusion from the national championships, relegating it to compete in Régional 1, the sixth tier of French football.A financial rescue that fell throughThe ruling comes after the bankruptcy proceedings in 2024 and the loss of professional sta
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Hull City v Man Utd

  21-08-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Hull City's assistant head coach Dean Holden came on the Monday Night Club this week and spoke really well about how they will approach the Premier League. It sounds like they will be horrible to play against, and will be happy to go direct when they have to.With them starting at home, getting a result against Manchester United - who Holden is a big fan of - could really make their season.I think they will be competitive, but my worry for Hull is from looking at how they did last year, when
  
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• How are Chelsea coping with reducing squad size?

  21-08-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The reality of Chelsea's wider situation is they need to be transactional as they look to reduce the size of their squad.They have around 40 players and need to trim that number closer to a more traditional 25-man party, particularly in a season without European football.They are beginning to make headway in finding moves for players beyond Liam Delap.Axel Disasi, 28, has been given permission to travel for a medical with Crystal Palace amid ongoing negotiations over a loan deal.Om
  
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• Barcelona homegrown duo meet with super-agent to decide future

  21-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona homegrown duo meet with super-agent to decide futureFC Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado is not part of Hansi Flick’s plans for the upcoming season and must decide where to continue his career, while left-back Alejandro Balde’s future has also been thrown into uncertainty. Casado has been training separately from the rest of the squad while assessing the options for his next move, whereas Balde remains a part of the group but could end up being sold if significant offers arr
  
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• Bolt registers to play for Manchester Sunday league team

  21-08-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bolt won eight Olympic golds and 11 world titles during his career [Getty Images]Eight-time Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt has registered to play for a veterans' Sunday league football team in Manchester.The Football Association's Full-Time website has the 40-year-old Jamaican as a registered player for Wythenshawe Vets FC, who play in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Veterans Football League.The over-35s team based in south Manchester attracted attention last year for assembling a squ
  
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