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• Yan Diomandé returns to RB Leipzig training

  05-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yan Diomandé returns to RB Leipzig trainingRB Leipzig have confirmed that Yan Diomandé has returned to training following his recent illness. The 19-year-old winger was pictured back on the pitch on Wednesday, bringing an end to the absence that kept him out of Leipzig’s Austrian training camp.As previously reported, Diomandé’s absence came amid ongoing negotiations concerning a potential move to Real Madrid. Leipzig managing director Marcel Schäfer neverthe
  
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• Sky Sports: Defender set for medical ahead of Liverpool move

  08-08-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Defender set for medical ahead of Liverpool moveRonald Araujo Medical Scheduled as Liverpool Close in on Barcelona DefenderLiverpool are moving towards completing the loan signing of Ronald Araujo from Barcelona, with the Uruguay international expected in the UK on Sunday for his medical.According to Sky Sports News reporter Vinny O’Connor, the agreement is now progressing towards its final stages, with Liverpool poised to strengthen Andoni Iraola’s defensive options ahea
  
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• Report: Arsenal make first move to hijack deal for world-class forward

  08-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal make first move to hijack deal for world-class forwardBradley Barcola Transfer Latest as Arsenal Enter Liverpool BattleArsenal have stepped into the developing race for Bradley Barcola, with TeamTalk reporting that contact has now been made with the player’s camp as the club weighs up its options on the left wing.The situation is advancing, although Liverpool remain the frontrunners at this stage. The Merseyside club have already opened lines of communication with Paris Sai
  
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• Tielemans on bench as Man Utd face PSG in pre-season match

  08-08-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man Utd face European champions PSG in GothenburgNew signing Tielemens on bench for Man UtdCaptain Fernandes also on bench in first match since World CupMan Utd beat Atletico Madrid and Rosenborg, but lost to WrexhamSee who every Premier League team is playing in pre-season Tielemans on bench as Man Utd face PSG in pre-season match
  
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• Real Madrid’s new assistant manager has already become a key figure in the dressing room

  08-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s new assistant manager has already become a key figure in the dressing roomSami Khedira was one of many new faces brought in by Jose Mourinho when he took over charge at Real Madrid earlier in the summer.Formerly a Real Madrid midfielder, Khedira was roped in as an assistant coach for Mourinho. Many had doubted the move at the time as the German had no prior coaching experience and was mostly doing punditry for television.New Khedira has surprised everyoneHowever, as AS report
  
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• Jorge Messi, father of soccer legend Lionel Messi, dies at 68

  08-08-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jorge Messi, father of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, was instrumental in the development of his son's career and business affairs. (Photo by Emma Garcia/picture alliance via Getty Images)picture alliance via Getty ImagesInternational soccer star Lionel Messi lost his father on Friday in Argentina, according to multiple reports.Jorge Messi died at a clinic in Rosario, Argentina after a long struggle with an undisclosed illness. He was 68 years old. Lionel Messi's youth soccer club Newell's
  
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• Ismaëlo Ganiou extends contract with Lens to 2030

  08-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ismaëlo Ganiou extends contract with Lens to 2030Lens centre-back Ismaëlo Ganiou has signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him in the north of France until 2030. The 21-year-old’s deal was due to expire in two seasons’ time. The announcement was made in the build-up to a pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon whichh saw them host Premier League outfit Sunderland.Ganiou, who was not named on the team sheet for the match, entered the pitch after the warm-
  
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• Roma send first offer for Endrick

  08-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma send first offer for EndrickRoma isn’t losing sight of Endrick. The Brazilian striker remains one of the top names on the list to bolster Gian Piero Gasperini’s attack, though landing the Real Madrid player remains far from straightforward. The Giallorossi, however, remain confident and maintain contact with his entourage. At present, Endrick’s desire is to stay in Madrid at least until January and try to earn a place in the club, despite the signings of Espì and Di
  
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• Chivu not happy despite Inter victory over Juventus: ‘We are not ready’

  08-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu not happy despite Inter victory over Juventus: ‘We are not ready’Cristian Chivu was not satisfied with Inter’s performance after beating Juventus 2-1 in a pre-season friendly. ‘I didn’t like the second half at all. There are no first choices or reserves, even in goal.’The Nerazzurri concluded their pre-season tour with today’s 2-1 victory in Perth, sealed by another Federico Dimarco goal and the Andy Diouf angled drive that surprised Michele Di Gre
  
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• Sullivan attends West Ham game despite advice not to

  08-08-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Sullivan resigned as West Ham co-chair in June [Getty Images]Former West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan has attended their Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth despite being advised he should stay away from home games at London Stadium.Sullivan resigned from his position as co-chair of West Ham in June after seven women accused him of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour, allegations he categorically denies.West Ham are in the opening round of the EFL Cup for the first time
  
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• Klopp reportedly involved: BVB line up mega bid for El Mala

  08-08-2026 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klopp reportedly involved: BVB line up mega bid for El MalaThe transfer saga surrounding Said El Mala continues. After 1. FC Köln immediately rejected Dortmund’s latest offer, which according to media reports included around 37 million euros in transfer fee plus eight million in bonuses, the Black and Yellows now want to improve their bid once again.As reported by Express, Borussia are now said to be preparing an offer that could tempt FC to reconsider. According to the Cologne tabloi
  
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• Borussia Dortmund increase offer for Said El Mala to €50m

  08-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund increase offer for Said El Mala to €50mBorussia Dortmund are reportedly preparing one final major push for 1. FC Köln star Said El Mala, with Sky Germany reporting that BVB intend to submit a new offer worth approximately €50m including achievable bonuses. The proposal is expected to arrive in Köln at the beginning of the coming week. Dortmund are thus prepared to significantly improve upon their most recent rejected offer and meet Köln’s basic de
  
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• Tottenham defender still waiting for Barcelona despite advanced talks with Atletico Madrid

  08-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham defender still waiting for Barcelona despite advanced talks with Atletico MadridCristian Romero is expected to leave Tottenham this summer, with Atletico Madrid currently leading the race for the Argentine defender.However, according to Mundo Deportivo, the deal has not yet been finalised, as Romero is still monitoring Barcelona’s transfer plans, particularly after Ronald Araujo’s move to Liverpool created a vacancy in the Blaugrana defence.Barcelona have long admired Romer
  
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• David Sullivan attends West Ham v Portsmouth after ignoring advice

  08-08-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has defied advice to stay away from the London Stadium by attending the Carabao Cup tie against Portsmouth.Sullivan, 77, stepped down from his position of co-chair of the club in June following a joint investigation by the BBC and The Times that accused him of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour by seven women. The businessman remains West Ham’s largest shareholder and has categorically denied the allegations, describing them as “factually i
  
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• Why Napoli cannot sign Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus on loan this summer

  08-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Napoli cannot sign Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus on loan this summerSerie A Napoli face a roadblock in their attempt to sign Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus this summer. According to today’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport via Calcio Napoli 24, Napoli’s interest in acquiring the services of Arsenal man Gabriel Jesus on a loan deal ahead of the new season cannot proceed due to the Brazilian’s contract tenure with the Premier League champions. The Partenopei have e
  
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• Friendly | Chelsea 3-0 Milan: Palestra shows quality as Diavolo crumble

  08-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly | Chelsea 3-0 Milan: Palestra shows quality as Diavolo crumbleA much-changed Milan crumbled 3-0 to Chelsea, as Joao Pedro scored twice before a Moises Caicedo volley and Italy international Marco Palestra impressed on the left.Following the 1-1 draw with Inter, the Rossoneri made changes with Rafael Leao and Luka Modric making their first starts of the summer, as Mario Gila, Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez were injured. Chelsea lost 1-0 to Juventus, but surprised by shifting Ital
  
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• Morata targeted by Atlanta United as Lukaku preference is Fenerbahce

  08-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morata targeted by Atlanta United as Lukaku preference is FenerbahceMLS club Atlanta United has reportedly turned towards Como striker Alvaro Morata, after Romelu Lukaku of Napoli leaned towards Fenerbahce.It would seem as if Atlanta United have their sights set on Serie A for reinforcements in attack this summer, although they are finding it difficult to tempt players over to the USA.Atlanta United look to Morataepa12016519 Napoli’s Romelu Lukaku warms up ahead of the Italian Serie A socc
  
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• Borussia Mönchengladbach confirm major shoulder surgery for midfielder Jens Castrop

  08-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Mönchengladbach confirm major shoulder surgery for midfielder Jens CastropBorussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Jens Castrop faces several months on the sidelines after the Bundesliga club confirmed that the South Korean international requires surgery on his injured shoulder. Castrop dislocated his shoulder during Gladbach’s pre-season friendly against FC Rottach-Egern and subsequently returned to his club’s headquarters for further examinations.Those examinations ha
  
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• “I have a suspicion” – Former star makes interesting Xabi Alonso Liverpool claim

  08-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I have a suspicion” – Former star makes interesting Xabi Alonso Liverpool claimFormer Chelsea Star Makes Interesting Xabi Alonso ClaimLiverpool fans spent most of last season expecting Xabi Alonso to be the number one target, should Arne Slot be removed from his position as head coach.Fast forward to this summer, the former Liverpool midfielder was appointed Chelsea head coach in a surprise move. Weeks later, Liverpool removed Arne Slot from his role, with many believing they
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur offered the chance to sign €75m striker

  08-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur offered the chance to sign €75m strikerTottenham Offered Victor Osimhen as Spurs Assess Major Striker DecisionTottenham have been presented with the possibility of signing Victor Osimhen this summer, according to TeamTalk, in a development that speaks to the scale of their current ambition and the financial choices still to come in north London.Roberto De Zerbi has already overseen an aggressive recruitment drive, with Spurs moving decisively in defence and midfiel
  
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• Barcelona striker Ferran Torres agrees to join PSG

  08-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona striker Ferran Torres agrees to join PSGBarcelona striker Ferran Torres has agreed to join Paris Saint-Germain, per Spanish outlet Marca. Torres’ future at the Camp Nou has been a source of speculation. He has entered the final year of his contract, suggesting Barcelona could opt to sell him this summer. The Spaniard has given the green light for a transfer, agreeing to sign a four-year deal with PSG. The two clubs are reportedly locked in negotiations and an agree
  
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• RB Leipzig’s Assan Ouédraogo suffers yet another injury setback

  08-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig’s Assan Ouédraogo suffers yet another injury setbackLess than 24 hours after the sensational failure of the Fisnik Asllani transfer, Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig had more bad news to report. Assan Ouédraogo has suffered yet another injury setback and now risks missing the beginning of the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign. Leipzig confirmed on Saturday that the 20-year-old sustained a capsule injury in his right shoulder during the club’s summer training camp in Sa
  
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• Fabregas: ‘Como unprecedented, Nico Paz like Kaka, Mourinho and Conte taught me’

  08-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabregas: ‘Como unprecedented, Nico Paz like Kaka, Mourinho and Conte taught me’Como coach Cesc Fabregas compares Nico Paz to Milan legend Kaka, explains why he wasn’t tempted by Inter, Napoli or Roma, and notes how Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho influenced him.The Spaniard spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport’s magazine after taking Como from Serie B to Champions League football in the space of three years.Some have pointed to the vast investment of the team’s Indones
  
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• Brighton vs. Roma: Confirmed pre-season friendly line-ups

  08-08-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton vs. Roma: Confirmed pre-season friendly line-upsGian Piero Gasperini has named a strong Roma line-up featuring all of Matias Soule, Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen for Saturday afternoon’s pre-season friendly away against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.Football Italia is among the accredited media for Saturday’s friendly between Brighton and Roma.This is the first meeting of the sides since their two-legged encounter in the Europa League back in 2024: Roma won
  
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• Arsenal sign Bruno Guimaraes for $101 million: Where will he slot in?

  08-08-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal have completed the signing of Bruno Guimaraes for $101 million from Newcastle United as Mikel Arteta's reigning Premier League champs are not resting on their laurels. Guimaraes, 28, expressed his desire for a "new challenge" after captaining Newcastle to the League Cup in 2025 and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League twice under former manager Eddie Howe. "I’m here to play like a warrior – I’ll never give up," Guimaraes told Arsenal's fans after completing his move
  
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• Solihull Moors make double signing

  08-08-2026 15:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Metcalfe made 14 appearances last season for Oxford City [Getty Images]Solihull Moors have signed 6ft 6ins goalkeeper Max Metcalfe from Stockport County.The 23-year-old, whose father Richard played international rugby union for Scotland, came through the Middlesbrough academy and has National League experience from previous loan spells at Marine and Oxford City.Solihull have also signed 20-year-old midfielder Henry Rylah on a two-month loan from Charlton Athletic.Both new arrivals were named
  
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• Barcelona set to launch second bid for Man City’s Rodri; confident about securing deal – Romano

  08-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set to launch second bid for Man City’s Rodri; confident about securing deal – RomanoAccording to Fabrizio Romano, FC Barcelona are preparing to submit an improved transfer offer to Manchester City for midfielder Rodri, following a definitive update from the player regarding his future. The 30-year-old Spain international has formally informed the Manchester City hierarchy that he only wants to join Barça this summer, effectively narrowing down his potential destinat
  
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• Jorge Messi, Lionel's father, dies aged 68

  08-08-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jorge Messi, Lionel's father, dies aged 68Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, died Friday night in a hospital in Rosario at the age of 68, following a long illness. The news was reported by Infobae and Diario Olé, which specified that the businessman had been hospitalized in a clinic in the Argentine city and that his death occurred around 10:00 p.m.In addition to his role as a father, Jorge Messi also played a decisive role in the development of the eight-time Ballon d'Or
  
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• Friendly | Juventus 1-2 Inter: Alajbegovic good debut, but Nerazzurri victorious

  08-08-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly | Juventus 1-2 Inter: Alajbegovic good debut, but Nerazzurri victoriousJuventus gave Kerim Alajbegovic and Randal Kolo Muani their debuts, but Inter ran out 2-1 winners in a Perth friendly with Federico Dimarco and Andy Diouf goals.The Bianconeri had Kenan Yildiz making his first start of the summer after their 1-0 win over Chelsea, while the Nerazzurri were held 1-1 by Milan in an Australian version of the Derby della Madonnina. Petar Sucic was absent, as he returned to Europe for the
  
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• Barcelona star called Flick to inform he wants PSG move as talks over €50m deal underway

  08-08-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star called Flick to inform he wants PSG move as talks over €50m deal underwayAccording to Gerard Romero of Jijantes, FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has personally called head coach Hansi Flick to inform him of his desire to leave the club and complete a permanent transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. The 26-year-old Spain international has made his definitive choice to move to the French capital, prompting Barça and PSG to enter direct, active negotiations to finalise the t
  
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