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• Wolves full-back Hoever joins Sparta Prague

  26-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The last of Ki-Jana Hoever's 28 Premier League appearances for Wolves came in a 2-0 home defeat by Brentford last December [Shutterstock]Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Ki-Jana Hoever has joined Sparta Prague for an undisclosed fee on a "multi-year deal".The 24-year-old Dutchman joined Wolves from Liverpool in September 2020. He made 33 appearances in all competitions but spent much of his six years with the club out on loan.He had a brief spell back in the Netherlands with PSV Eindhoven, two s
  
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• Galantic: ‘Roma must always be in the Champions League’

  27-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galantic: ‘Roma must always be in the Champions League’Roma CEO John Galantic sees ‘exciting games’ for the Giallorossi in the Champions League and is not worried by Gian Piero Gasperini’s demands in the transfer market: ‘Winners are always exigent.’Roma learned their Champions League opponents on Thursday, and their CEO, Galantic, who was appointed at the end of July, examined the outcome in an interview with Sky Sport Italia.“It’s a great e
  
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• Como hope in Kean talks, but ‘stalling’ with Milan for Ricci

  27-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como hope in Kean talks, but ‘stalling’ with Milan for RicciComo director Carlalberto Ludi admits advanced talks with Fiorentina for Moise Kean, but warns they are ‘stalling’ on Samuele Ricci from Milan. ‘We’re not sure yet.’The director of sport spoke to Sky Sport Italia in the wake of the Champions League draw, the first in the club’s history.It will see them face the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Manchester United in the tournament
  
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• Barcelona VP Yuste hits back at Atletico Madrid CEO: ‘His words cross a red line’

  27-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona VP Yuste hits back at Atletico Madrid CEO: ‘His words cross a red line’FC Barcelona sporting vice president Rafa Yuste has hit back at Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin over his controversial statements.Yuste was in Monaco today, where he represented Barcelona at the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League draw for the league phase. The Catalan giants were drawn against Manchester City, Aston Villa, Feyenoord and Como at home, while they will travel to face PSG, Sporting CP,
  
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• Arsenal's Champions League knockout stage route

  27-08-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal will take on Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.[Getty Images]Arsenal will have some big matches to navigate in the league phase of the Champions League if they are to be as dominant as they were last season.The Gunners will face Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, a team they played in pre-season, at home and travel to play Bayern Munich away during this stage of the competition.Arsenal had a 100% record in last season's league phase but will have to beat three of the most
  
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• Southampton sign German defender Schlotterbeck

  27-08-2026 20:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Keven Schlotterbeck has played 152 times in the Bundesliga [Southampton FC]Southampton have signed defender Keven Schlotterbeck from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg.The 29-year-old joins the club on a three-year-deal and is understood to not be a direct replacement for Taylor Harwood-Bellis who has been linked with a move away this summer. Keven Schlotterbeck is the older brother of Borussia Dortmund and Germany international centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck.Schlotterbeck told the club website: "I'm g
  
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• Southampton's Quarshie joins SK Sturm Graz on loan

  27-08-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Quarshie joined Southampton in May 2025 from the German side 1899 Hoffenheim [Shutterstock]Southampton defender Josh Quarshie has joined Austrian Bundesliga side SK Sturm Graz on a season-long loan.The 22-year-old joined the club in May 2025 on a four-year deal from 1899 Hoffenheim but has since failed to secure a place in head coach Tonda Eckert's side, playing just 18 times.The Germany under-21 international made his debut in a 2-1 win against Wrexham last season, but has not featured sin
  
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• Man City will be 'happy to see' Rodri again

  27-08-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City's director of football Hugo Viana says the club will be "happy to see" Rodri again after setting up a Champions League reunion with the Spaniard and his new club Barcelona.City have been handed a tough league phase draw, also coming up against holders Paris St-Germain and Napoli.Viana said: "The most important thing is to be here now, so of course there is games for you guys maybe more important or more enthusiastic than others, but for us all the games are very important."I was
  
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• Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa's Martinez

  27-08-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martinez won the Europa League with Villa and reached the World Cup final with Argentina last season [Getty Images]Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.The Argentina international, 33, is set to undergo a medical in London and strengthen the goalkeeping group at Stamford Bridge.It follows concerns over the performances of Robert Sanchez, particularly in the wake of Monday's 3-2 win over Fulham.Sanchez, who has been Chelsea's first-choice goalkeep
  
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• When Bradley Barcola could make his Liverpool debut after £120m move

  27-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Bradley Barcola could make his Liverpool debut after £120m moveBradley Barcola’s Liverpool Debut: Could He Arrive In Time for Nottingham Forest?Fabrizio Romano have confirmed that Liverpool have agreed a deal worth more than £100m for Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola.The 23-year-old will travel to Merseyside for his medical once documents have been exchanged between the two clubs in the next 24 hours.If all goes well, you can expect confirmation from the club la
  
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• Celtic Winger Set To Miss Both Old Firm Derbies: Setback For The Hoops?

  27-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Winger Set To Miss Both Old Firm Derbies: Setback For The Hoops?Celtic are set to lose Hyun-jun Yang for a painful run of matches in September, with the South Korean winger confirmed to join his national squad for the Asian Games from the 6th of that month. According to a report relayed by The Celtic Way, Yang’s international commitments will rule him out of both Old Firm derbies against Rangers, Celtic’s opening Champions League or Europa League group stage fixture, and a res
  
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• Cadiz pushing to sign 22-year-old Real Madrid academy midfielder

  27-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cadiz pushing to sign 22-year-old Real Madrid academy midfielderAccording to AS, Cadiz are pushing to sign Real Madrid youngster Manuel Angel even as talks over a move to UD Almeria face some roadblocks.The Spanish second division side need to strengthen their midfield. Following the confirmed departure of Rominigue Kouame and the possible exit of Joaquin Gonzalez, they have vacancies to fill and wants to complete the position as soon as possible.One of the names to emerge in recent hours is Man
  
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• Barcelona’s Champions League draw has reunions, revenge and one big test of their European credentials

  27-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Champions League draw has reunions, revenge and one big test of their European credentialsBarcelona now know the eight teams standing between them and another place in the Champions League knockout rounds.However, this year’s league-phase draw has produced far more than simply a list of fixtures from the Catalan club’s perspective.Hansi Flick’s side will face Manchester City, Aston Villa, Feyenoord and Como at home, while travelling to face PSG, Sporting CP, G
  
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• Premier League teams in UEFA Champions League: Ranking the easiest, hardest league phase draws

  27-08-2026 20:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool all found out who they're set to face in the league phase of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League on Thursday, with varying degrees of satisfaction.MORE — Champions League draw resultsOn the whole, the draw wasn't particularly kind to the Premier League's five representatives. But, spoiler alert: We still think all five PL sides will get through to the knockout rounds, even if it won't be smooth sailing for one or two of t
  
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• Xabi Alonso explains Enzo Fernandez’s absence from Chelsea squad amid Man City interest

  27-08-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso said it was “decided” that Enzo Fernandez would not be in Chelsea’s squad to face Luton Town in the Carabao Cup, despite saying the previous day that he expected the midfielder to be involved. Fernandez has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City this summer and Enzo Maresca’s side are expected to return with an offer for the Argentina international despite missing an informal deadline earlier this month. Fernandez is not in Chelsea’s squad to
  
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• Marotta: ‘Inter have the right to dream’ in Champions League

  27-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marotta: ‘Inter have the right to dream’ in Champions LeagueInter President Beppe Marotta insists they ‘have the right to dream’ in the Champions League after the draw put them against Liverpool and Real Madrid.The draw for the 2026/27 Champions League League Phase was performed today in Monaco, with each team to face four opponents at home and four away.MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Hakan Calhanoglu of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal durin
  
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• 🚨 Chelsea seal Dibu Martínez deal, say Ornstein and Romano

  27-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Chelsea seal Dibu Martínez deal, say Ornstein and RomanoChelsea have reached an agreement with Aston Villa for the signing of Emiliano Martínez.The deal, first reported by David Ornstein (The Athletic) and Fabrizio Romano, has been agreed as a permanent transfer worth £7.5 million. Around €8.8 million.The 33-year-old Argentine goalkeeper is thus leaving Aston Villa after several seasons as the undisputed first choice. Martínez will sign a two-year contra
  
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• Woltemade To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur

  27-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Woltemade To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham HotspurNewcastle United will clash heads with Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Magpies managed to earn a narrow 3-2 win over West Bromwich Albion in midweek, which should give them some confidence ahead of this league match this weekend.Matthias Jaissle will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and cou
  
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• Charlton defender Ramsay signs new four-year deal

  27-08-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kayne Ramsay has been a mainstay of the Charlton defence since he joined the club in 2024 [Shutterstock]Charlton defender Kayne Ramsay has signed a new four-year contract at the Championship club.The 25-year-old has been a mainstay for the Addicks' back line since he arrived from Harrogate in 2024, and has gone on to play 80 times, scoring one goal.He featured in the Charlton side which won promotion from League One via the ply-offs, when they defeated London rivals Leyton Orient.After signing t
  
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• Suwarso: ‘Surreal’ to see Como in Champions League, hopes stadium plans ‘go well’

  27-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Suwarso: ‘Surreal’ to see Como in Champions League, hopes stadium plans ‘go well’Mirwan Suwarso is confident that UEFA will allow Como to play home Champions League games at the Stadio Sinigaglia this season, but tells the team to ‘enjoy’ the journey and think ‘day by day.’Como have qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history and learned their league phase opponents during Friday’s draw.Suwarso reacts to Como Champi
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona starting lineup against Athletic Club | La Liga MD 1

  27-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona starting lineup against Athletic Club | La Liga MD 1FC Barcelona lock horns with Athletic Club in a little over an hour at the Spotify Camp Nou in their rescheduled La Liga Matchday 1 fixture.Having started the campaign with a 5-0 thrashing of Elche, the Blaugrana will be eager to build on that triumph and deliver a strong performance in front of their fans.Cubarsi, Pedri backHaving opted not to rush some of his World Cup returnees right off, Hansi Flick has now reintroduced
  
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• Champions League draw: Fabregas returns to Barcelona with Como

  27-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League draw: Fabregas returns to Barcelona with ComoComo’s away Champions League match against Barcelona is surely one of the most intriguing ones in the league phase, as Cesc Fabregas returns to the Nou Camp.Como have learned their opponents for their first-ever Champions League campaign.LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Cesc Fabregas, Manager of Como Calcio, reacts during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Como Calcio at Anfield on August 16, 2026 in Liv
  
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• Man City and Aston Villa to face champions PSG

  27-08-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 Champions League final will be held at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid [Getty Images]European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa as well as five-time winners Barcelona in the league phase of this season's Champions League. The back-to-back Champions League winners will welcome Barca to Parc des Princes, while they were also handed trips to Villa Park and Manchester in the draw for the league phase. Premier League champions Arsenal,
  
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• Atletico CEO launches furious attack on Barcelona: ‘Disgusted by their falsehood, lack of ethics and transparency’

  27-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico CEO launches furious attack on Barcelona: ‘Disgusted by their falsehood, lack of ethics and transparency’Miguel Angel Gil Marin, Atletico Madrid’s chief executive did not hold back when speaking about FC Barcelona and their handling of the Julian Alvarez saga.Representing the club at the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 league phase draw in Monaco today, the Atleti CEO took the opportunity to launch a scathing attack on Barça regarding the Alvarez case.Gil Marin re
  
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• UECL official line-ups: Hapoel Tel-Aviv vs. Atalanta

  27-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UECL official line-ups: Hapoel Tel-Aviv vs. AtalantaAtalanta rotate with Nikola Krstovic, Lazar Samardzic and Giacomo Raspadori for the crucial Conference League play-off with Hapoel Tel-Aviv.It kicks off on neutral turf at the DVTK Stadium in Miskolc, Hungary, at 19.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).BERGAMO, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Maurizio Sarri, Head Coach of Atalanta looks on before the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and US Sassuolo at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on August 23, 2026 in Ber
  
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• Champions League draw sees Roma reunited with Mourinho, Luis Enrique and old foe

  27-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League draw sees Roma reunited with Mourinho, Luis Enrique and old foeRoma will reunite with their ex-coaches José Mourinho (Real Madrid) and Luis Enrique (PSG) in the league phase of the Champions League, as well as with ex-Lazio star Mateo Guendouzi and his Fenerbahce side.Roma learned their opponents in the league phase of the Champions League on Friday.See how the draw unfolded on the live blog.ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates scoring his te
  
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• Champions League draw 2026/27: Napoli face Arsenal and Manchester City, but avoid Norway trips

  27-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League draw 2026/27: Napoli face Arsenal and Manchester City, but avoid Norway tripsNapoli have been fortunate in the Champions League draw, as although they host Arsenal and visit Kevin De Bruyne’s old side Manchester City, they avoided some potentially dangerous trips to Bodo/Glimt and Viking.The draw for the Champions League 2026/27 League Phase was performed this evening in Monaco.NAPLES, ITALY – JANUARY 28: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates with teammates after s
  
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• Champions League 2026/27 Draw: Inter, Roma, Napoli and Como opponents

  27-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League 2026/27 Draw: Inter, Roma, Napoli and Como opponentsInter face Liverpool and Real Madrid in the Champions League, Roma get PSG, Manchester United and Real Madrid, Napoli take on Arsenal and Manchester City, while Como play Barcelona, PSG and Manchester United.See how the draw unfolded on the Liveblog.The format of the tournament for the third year in a row has one big table of 36 clubs, they each face eight different opponents, four at home and four away.epa12147516 UEFA Champio
  
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• Truro City sign former Championship striker Bogle

  27-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Omar Bogle spent the past two seasons with Crewe Alexandra in League Two[Shutterstock]Truro City have signed former Championship striker Omar Bogle on a one-year contract.The 33-year-old joins having been released by League Two side Crewe Alexandra in the summer after spending two seasons at the Mornflake Stadium, scoring nine goals in 49 appearances.Bogle's career has included spells at Wigan Athletic, Cardiff City, Birmingham City, Portsmouth, Charlton Athletic and Newport County where he scor
  
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• Barcelona VP spotted talking with Atletico Madrid president in the middle of the Julian Alvarez saga

  27-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona VP spotted talking with Atletico Madrid president in the middle of the Julian Alvarez sagaRafa Yuste and Enrique Cerezo were photographed speaking in Monaco before the Champions League draw at the Grimaldi Forum. The Barça sporting vice-president and Atletico Madrid president crossed paths at a particularly tense moment between the two clubs over the future of Julian Alvarez.The meeting came just hours after Atletico hardened their position even further. The Spanish capital club
  
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