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• Wow! Liverpool submit stunning open bid for Bradley Barcola

  27-07-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wow! Liverpool submit stunning open bid for Bradley BarcolaLiverpool have submitted a stunning bid to sign Bradley Barcola. Let's be honest, missing out on Yan Diomande was a major disappointment for Liverpool. Despite some suggestions to the contrary, the club were never choosing between him and Barcola. The plan was to sign both.The profiles are completely different. Diomande is at his best on the right wing, making him the natural long-term successor to Mohamed Salah. Barcola, meanwhile, oper
  
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• 'Up front next week?' Maresca's Guehi gamble pays off

  23-08-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca might have been expected to keep his head down and not make any curious team selections in his first Premier League game in-charge of Manchester City.Instead, he made the surprising decision to field Marc Guehi in a holding role and, eventually, the gamble paid off.All the heat prior to kick-off had been on rivals Manchester United and free-spending Tottenham following their demoralising opening game defeats but for 84 minutes on Sunday, that unwanted focus looked set to shift to Et
  
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• Report: Liverpool yet to make decision on forward’s future

  23-08-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool yet to make decision on forward’s futureJayden Danns Loan Decision Nears as Liverpool Assess Striker PlansLiverpool are approaching an important call on Jayden Danns, with the club now set to decide whether the young striker’s next step should come at Kirkby or out on loan. According to the Liverpool Echo, that judgement is expected after the 20-year-old made his long-awaited comeback in the Premier League 2 draw away at Everton.Danns entered shortly after the hour
  
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• Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball falls short of breaking records, but sells for $3.35 million at auction

  23-08-2026 21:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diego Maradona scored two goals for Argentina in the 1986 World Cup, helping the nation defeat England in the quarterfinals. The ball, which is now referred to as the "Hand of God" ball, was put up for auction this summer by Heritage Auctions, and it concluded on Saturday night. When highlighting the event, Heritage had estimated that the ball would go for $10 million, and bidding started on Saturday at $2.5 million. The ball fell well short of the $10 million estimate but still sold for $3.35 m
  
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• Vicario injury scare in Juventus win at Frosinone days after move from Tottenham

  23-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vicario injury scare in Juventus win at Frosinone days after move from TottenhamGuglielmo Vicario was forced off in stoppage time on his Serie A debut for Juventus, with Mattia Perin replacing him for the closing moments of the 1-0 win at Frosinone.The goalkeeper went down and called for the medical staff at the start of added time, unable to continue after they reached him. Luciano Spalletti had no choice but to make the change, with Perin hurriedly pulling on his gloves and taking over between
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Running To Land This Chelsea Striker: What Will He Add To De Zerbi’s Side?

  23-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Running To Land This Chelsea Striker: What Will He Add To De Zerbi’s Side?In a recent post on X, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are in the running to land Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson this summer. It is believed that Spurs are facing competition from Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid and Napoli in the race to sign the Senegalese talent this off-season.Jackson’s Impressive Loan Spell At Bayern MunichJackson had a decent
  
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• Giuntoli confident Atalanta on right track with Sarri

  23-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giuntoli confident Atalanta on right track with SarriAtalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli is ‘confident we’ve made the right decision’ hiring Maurizio Sarri, and explains why Eljif Elmas is ‘a Joker in the pack.’The match with Sassuolo kicks off at the New Balance Stadium at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the Liveblog.BERGAMO, ITALY – AUGUST 20: Giacomo Raspadori of A
  
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• Elanga Gets 7.5, Miley With 7 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Entertaining Draw Vs Liverpool

  23-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elanga Gets 7.5, Miley With 7 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Entertaining Draw Vs LiverpoolNewcastle United welcomed Liverpool at St. James’ Park earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies made a decent start to the game and got their noses ahead in the fifth minute thanks to Anthony Elanga’s goal. Matthias Jaissle’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.Cody Gakpo equalised for the Reds with a good
  
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• Manchester United leading the race to sign struggling Barcelona defender

  23-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United leading the race to sign struggling Barcelona defenderBarcelona’s summer of change shows no sign of slowing down, with another key player now edging towards the exit door.After the departures of Ronald Araujo and Ferran Torres, along with the imminent arrival of Joao Cancelo, Alejandro Balde has emerged as the latest name whose future is in doubt.And it appears Manchester United are currently at the front of the queue for his signature.United leading the race for BaldeBal
  
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• Torino vs Milan – Amorim defends Modric choice: ‘Doesn’t have the legs for 90 minutes’

  23-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torino vs Milan – Amorim defends Modric choice: ‘Doesn’t have the legs for 90 minutes’Ruben Amorim has explained his decision to leave Luka Modric on the bench for his first Serie A match in charge of Milan, saying the veteran midfielder is not yet conditioned to last a full game.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Portuguese coach told Sky Sport Italia shortly before kick-off at Torino: “We have to understand that the game lasts 90 minutes. Musah is playing very well
  
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• Serie A | Venezia 0-2 Lecce: Early upset in relegation battle

  23-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Venezia 0-2 Lecce: Early upset in relegation battleVenezia had two goals disallowed and saw Lecce score twice against the run of play in the second half, in what could be a big result for the relegation battle.The Lagunari won the Serie B title last term to earn promotion back into the top flight, already starting their season with a 3-2 Coppa Italia victory over Modena last week. Andrea Adorante and Marin Sverko were injured, with Matias Moreno fit for the bench.Lecce’s summer w
  
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• Serie A | Frosinone 0-1 Juventus: Bremer and woodwork secure victory

  23-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Frosinone 0-1 Juventus: Bremer and woodwork secure victoryJuventus were almost made to pay for wasted opportunities in Frosinone, saved by the woodwork after Guglielmo Vicario’s injury, but Gleison Bremer secured an opening victory.The Bianconeri started new signings Randal Kolo Muani, Guglielmo Vicario and Zeki Celik, with Douglas Luiz revitalised after loans at Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, but Federico Gatti and Jeff Ekhator were injured, the defender hurt by a clumsy fan
  
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• Report: Arsenal ready to hijack Liverpool’s move for world-class star

  23-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal ready to hijack Liverpool’s move for world-class starBradley Barcola transfer latest as Arsenal monitor Liverpool and PSG stalemateArsenal are keeping a close eye on the Bradley Barcola situation, with movement still possible while Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain remain some distance apart in negotiations. Credit to Caught Offside for the original report, which outlines a deal that has drifted without meaningful breakthrough despite Barcola being identified as a leading a
  
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• Using international football to reignite Premier League dreams

  23-08-2026 20:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Ballard, Trai Hume and Shea Charles are all now Premier League players [Getty Images]On an August afternoon at Queen Ethelburga's College in York eight years ago, Michael O'Neill could never have known he was about to set eyes upon two players who would go on to become two of his most important Northern Ireland internationals. It was then that Shea Charles, who has just become NI's most expensive-ever player at the age of 22, and Isaac Price both donned a Northern Ireland shirt for the fi
  
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• Manchester United Are In Talks With The Agent Of This Barcelona Left-Back: Good Option For Carrick?

  23-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are In Talks With The Agent Of This Barcelona Left-Back: Good Option For Carrick?In a recent post on X, journalist Gianluigi Longari claimed that Manchester United are in talks with the agent of Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde. It is believed that the Red Devils are showing interest in recruiting the Spanish defender and have held discussions with his agent, Jorge Mendes, over a potential move in this transfer window.Balde’s Important Role At Barcelona Last SeasonBald
  
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• Alvarez booed by own fans in Atletico draw

  23-08-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish La LigaAtletico Madrid 2 - 2 Villarreal FTJulian Alvarez has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Barcelona [AFP via Getty Images]Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez was booed by his own fans amid speculation about his future as his side drew with Villarreal in La Liga.Alvarez said during the World Cup that he wants to leave Atletico to "fulfil my dream", and has since been linked with moves to Arsenal and Barcelona ahead of transfer deadline day on 1 September.He started on the ben
  
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• Six midfielders on the Liverpool shortlist to replace Curtis Jones

  23-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Six midfielders on the Liverpool shortlist to replace Curtis JonesLiverpool took the decision to sell Curtis Jones to Inter Milan. Richard Hughes recouped a fee that could reach £30m for the homegrown midfielder - who only had a year left on his contract.The move has left the 2024/25 Premier League winners a player down for the midfield sector. And more players from the midfield could be shipped out before the transfer deadline - including Harvey Elliott and Stefan Bajcetic.More first-team
  
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• 💣 Lecce win 2-0 at Venezia! Double VAR, Stulic howler 🥶

  23-08-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Lecce win 2-0 at Venezia! Double VAR, Stulic howler 🥶Lecce win 2-0 away at Venezia in a match where Di Francesco’s side suffered, were saved twice by VAR, and made the most of their chances, scoring through Gorter (46') and Tiago Gabriel (80') at two moments when the home side seemed to be in great form.
  Stroppa’s Venezia played well, controlled possession (more than 70%), created several chances, and had two goals correctly ruled out by VAR.❌ Venezia goal di
  
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• Newcastle 2-2: What Jaissle and Elanga said

  23-08-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle to BBC Match of the Day: "In the end, I am a bit disappointed. We were so close to getting the three points, for sure. But there is also some brightness, definitely, because the guys were doing an amazing job for over 90 minutes."We are a young squad and they really left their heart on the pitch and this is something we can build on."On Liverpool's penalty: "If you give it, it's a really, really soft one and then you have to give many, many penalties throughout
  
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• Rangers Defender In €30m Bundesliga Talks: The Valuation Right For Ibrox?

  23-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Defender In €30m Bundesliga Talks: The Valuation Right For Ibrox?Rangers are in official transfer talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the sale of Emmanuel Fernandez, according to a report from Turkish transfer journalist Ekrem Konur. The 25-year-old Nigerian international centre-back has attracted significant interest late in the summer window, with Rangers placing a firm €25M–€30M price tag on one of their standout performers from last season.Rangers in official talks
  
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• FEATURE | Three things we learned from Bayern Munich’s Supercup win over Borussia Dortmund

  23-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Three things we learned from Bayern Munich’s Supercup win over Borussia DortmundBayern Munich won the German Supercup by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at Signal Iduna Park. After a strong start from the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal champions, Nathaniel Brown gave his side the lead in the 28th minute. Michael Olise doubled Bayern’s advantage near the end of the first half. Borussia Dortmund made some changes in the second half and were able to threaten Bayern. Fabio Silva, who c
  
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• Milan and Porto to resume Santiago Gimenez talks on Monday

  23-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan and Porto to resume Santiago Gimenez talks on MondayMilan and Porto will return to the negotiating table on Monday over Santiago Gimenez, with a meeting between the two clubs already arranged.According to Matteo Moretto, as reported by TuttoMercatoWeb, both sides took a few days to reflect before agreeing to resume discussions.Porto had finally tabled an official offer after completing the sale of Rodrigo Mora to Roma: a loan with an option to buy at €15m, convertible into an obligati
  
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• Liverpool Snatch Late Newcastle Draw as Szoboszlai Rescues Iraola

  23-08-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Snatch Late Newcastle Draw as Szoboszlai Rescues IraolaLiverpool Rescue Dramatic 2-2 Draw at NewcastleDominik Szoboszlai rescued Liverpool from an opening day defeat with a dramatic stoppage time penalty in a breathless 2-2 draw against Newcastle United at St James’ Park.It was virtually the final kick of a contest which had everything, emotion, intensity, controversy and a finale which left Newcastle devastated.Anthony Elanga gave Matthias Jaissle’s side the perfect start
  
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• Liverpool Rescue Dramatic 2-2 Draw at Newcastle as Szoboszlai Strikes Late

  23-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Rescue Dramatic 2-2 Draw at Newcastle as Szoboszlai Strikes LateIraola will know the late escape cannot hide some familiar concernsDominik Szoboszlai rescued Liverpool with virtually the final kick at St James’ Park, converting a stoppage time penalty to earn Andoni Iraola’s side a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle United.For much of the evening, it appeared Matthias Jaissle would begin his Newcastle reign with victory. Anthony Elanga opened the scoring before Cody Gakpo
  
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• Gakpo Gets 8, Szoboszlai With 7 | Liverpool Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Newcastle United

  23-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gakpo Gets 8, Szoboszlai With 7 | Liverpool Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Newcastle UnitedLiverpool faced off against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park earlier today as they looked to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Reds made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the fifth minute when Anthony Elanga found the back of the net. Andoni Iraola’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.Cody Gakpo equalised for Li
  
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• Fabrizio Romano debunks rumours linking 24-year-old Portuguese defender to Barcelona

  23-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano debunks rumours linking 24-year-old Portuguese defender to BarcelonaBarcelona secured an exit for captain Ronald Araujo this summer, with the Uruguayan defender leaving on loan to join Liverpool.Araujo had endured a difficult couple of seasons at Barça, and a move to Merseyside might be exactly what he needs to get his career back on track.What this did was create a vacant berth at the Catalan club for a new central defender to come in and occupy.While Alvaro Cortes, the a
  
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• Matthias Jaissle calls out ‘really soft’ penalty decision after Newcastle draw with Liverpool

  23-08-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle’s new manager Mattias Jaissle called Liverpool’s 95th minute penalty during their 2-2 draw ‘really soft’ and said he did not agree with the decision.Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock scored either side of a Cody Gakpo goal to put Newcastle in a commanding position before Lewis Hall, who had had a wonderful game, brought down Victor Munoz in the box and gave up a penalty to the Reds with mere seconds remaining in the match. Dominik Szoboslai rattled in the spot kick
  
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• 📋 Grêmio XI confirmed for clash with RB Bragantino

  23-08-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Grêmio XI confirmed for clash with RB BragantinoGrêmio’s lineup is set to face RB Bragantino at 4 p.m. this Sunday (23), at Estádio Cicero De Souza Marques.Globo (in Rio Grande do Sul) and Premiere will broadcast the Matchday 24 clash of the Brasileirão.And you can follow the main updates in real time on the card below.
  Massa Bruta sit in eighth place with 32 points. Tricolor, meanwhile, are 15th with 25.Grêmio lineup 🔵⚫Coach Luis Cas
  
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• Julian Alvarez met with deafening jeers on Atletico Madrid return amid Arsenal interest

  23-08-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez was met with a chorus of jeers by aggrieved fans on his return to Atletico Madrid amid his attempts to force a move away from the club.The Argentinian wants to leave the Spanish capital this summer and his been heavily linked with a move to Premier League champions Arsenal, as well as Barcelona.Atletico, however, continue to insist he is not for sale, with friction growing between player and club.All eyes were on Atletico’s team sheet to face Villarreal on Sunday to see whet
  
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• Celtic Eye £16m Winger In Summer Push: Does Martin O’Neill Need Him?

  23-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Eye £16m Winger In Summer Push: Does Martin O’Neill Need Him?Celtic have reignited their interest in Girona winger Yaser Asprilla, with Turkish transfer journalist Ekrem Konur reporting that the Scottish champions are again exploring a deal for the 22-year-old Colombian. It won’t be straightforward.Girona, now in Spain’s second tier after relegation from La Liga, aren’t keen on letting Asprilla leave. The player, though, reportedly wants out and is determined
  
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