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The Athletic (NYT) broke it · 33h

Paris Saint-Germain sign Mika Godts from Ajax in deal worth up to €55million

Godts has joined the French champions on five-year deal through to 2031.

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8 outlets, 7 languages

7 of 8 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 1 repeat it without adding anything.

017 OF 8 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersEN · PT · TR · DE · NL · IT · FR8 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 3d

How Man City will replace Rodri - and the inconvenient truth for World Cup hero that shows they might be better off without him

JACK GAUGHAN: Man City are braced for yet more haggling with Barca and want to recoup more than £60million for Rodri, who was awarded World Cup player of the tournament last month.

8 outlets, 4 languages

6 of 8 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 2 repeat it without adding anything.

026 OF 8 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersInternationals & tournamentsEN · TR · ES · FR8 outlets covering

The Guardian — Football reports · 11h · Mundo Deportivo — Fútbol broke it →

‘That’s the standard’: Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s desire on blue day for Maresca

Champions delight manager by ‘winning the first trophy’ Maresca wants Manchester City signings to arrive soon Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal players demonstrated their hunger to defend the Premier League title in their Community Shield triumph over Manchester City.

8 outlets, 5 languages

Official. 8 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

03OFFICIALResultMatches & resultsTransfersES · DE · EN · FR · NL8 outlets covering

FAZ — Sport reports · 12h · Mundo Deportivo — Fútbol broke it →

Mbappé scores: Schalke loses clearly against Real Madrid at anniversary

For the Party for the stadium anniversary, the FC Schalke 04 had invited a prominent guest: Real Madrid came with all Stars to Gelsenkirchen – and gave the Bundesliga promoted team no chance.

8 outlets, 3 languages

Official. 8 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

04OFFICIALResultMatches & resultsLALIGAES · DE · FRtranslated8 outlets covering

Marca reports · 13h · Mundo Deportivo — Fútbol broke it →

The Racing presents its credentials

This 16 of August will not go down as just any day in Santander. After 14 years the Racing returned to a Primera División match. The José Alberto, in a packed Sardinero, enjoyed a sensation as special as it was longed for because more than 5,000 days had passed since the last time.

6 outlets, 2 languages

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05OFFICIALResultMatches & resultsLALIGAES · FRtranslated6 outlets covering

The game

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The Analyst (Opta) broke it · 24h

How Often Do Community Shield Winners Go on To Win the Premier League?

The Community Shield is the traditional curtain-raiser to the top-flight football season in England, but is it a good indicator as to who will win the Premier League title? The 2026 FA Community Shield takes place this weekend (Sunday 16 August) with Premier League title holders Arsenal facing 2025-26 FA Cup winners Manchester City at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

12 outlets, 5 languages

Official. 12 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

06OFFICIALResultMatches & resultsEN · TR · IT · ES · FR12 outlets covering

L'Équipe — Football broke it · 11h

The Trophée of champions, which pits Lens against PSG, supported Christophe Gleizes, a journalist imprisoned in Algeria

The Ligue of Football Professionnel, the RC Lens and the Paris Saint-Germain joined together, on the occasion of the Champions Trophy, to demand "the immediate and unconditional release" of journalist Christophe Gleizes, imprisoned in Algeria.

8 outlets, 5 languages

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07OFFICIALResultMatches & resultsFR · NL · PT · TR · DEtranslated8 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football reports · 9h · La Gazzetta dello Sport broke it →

Juventus reopen talks with Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario after Emiliano Martinez deal collapses, and Al Hilal target Chelsea's Pedro Neto: WINDOW WATCH

Juventus have resumed contacts for Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario after talks for Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez collapsed on Sunday night.

4 outlets, 2 languages

4 of 4 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

094 OF 4 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferMiddle EastIT · EN4 outlets covering

Inside World Football reports · 2h · n-tv — Sport broke it →

Albanian refs agree kit deal with Givova

August 16 – The Union of Albanian Football Referees (BASHF) has agreed a sponsorship agreement with Italian sportswear company Givova to support local match officials. Running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2030, the deal establishes Givova as the official partner of BASHF for the next four seasons.

2 outlets, 2 languages

2 of 2 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

102 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferSponsorship & partnershipsTransfersDE · EN2 outlets covering

Soccer America reports · 1h · Het Laatste Nieuws — Voetbal broke it →

MLS WEEKEND: Misery for Messi in Music City

Lionel Messi failed from the penalty spot, was yellow-carded, and hit both posts in stoppage time in Inter Miami’s 4-1 loss at Nashville SC before 30,109 that kept the Coyotes in first place of the Eastern Conference. Goalkeeper Brian Schwake saved the penalty kick from Messi, who missed two during the 2026 World Cup, after […]

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12OFFICIALResultUSA & MLSNL · EN · FR3 outlets covering

The Analyst (Opta) broke it · 2d

Yan Diomande, Robbie Ure, Yeremay, and the Players to Watch in La Liga 2026-27

Ahead of La Liga ‘s return this weekend, we have chosen nine players we’re looking forward to keeping an eye out for in 2026-27. Yan Diomande Real Madrid Yan Diomande ’s one season with RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga was electric, earning him the Rookie of the Season award for his dazzling performances.

2 outlets, 2 languages

1 independent of 2 outlets covering.

141 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYInjuryLALIGATransfersEN · DE2 outlets covering

RMC Sport — Football broke it · 12h

"Show another image": the former great prospect Michaël Cuisance claims to have matured and now wants to "play a major role" with Lens

Presented as a phenomenon when he emerged in the Bundesliga, Michaël Cuisance, who went through the Bayern Munich and Marseille, has not yet lived up to the expectations placed in him. But the 27-year-old midfielder, who joined Lens this summer after a spell in the German D2, explains that he has questioned himself through his faith and says he is ready to perform with the Sang et Or of Dino Toppmöller.

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152 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferFRtranslated3 outlets covering

Voetbal International reports · 10h · Bild Sport broke it →

Rol Ter Stegen at conceded goal Ajax criticized: 'That shouldn't happen to him'

Marc to Stegen conceded his first goal as goalkeeper of Ajax on Sunday and that goal was his own fault, according to Dit Was Het Weekend. The Duitser suffered ball loss in the run-up to the 2-1 of SC Heerenveen itself.

2 outlets, 2 languages

Official. 2 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

17OFFICIALResultMatches & resultsDE · NLtranslated2 outlets covering

zerozero.pt reports · 20h · A Bola broke it →

Sotiris satisfied with display against national champion: "We failed in details"

The Rio Ave received the FC Porto in the second round of the Liga Portugal Betclic and was defeated by 0-2. Sotiris Silaidopoulos, Rio Ave's coach, analyzed the defeat against the national champion at the press conference.

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Afrik-Foot broke it · 17h

Mercato Real Madrid: a Castilla player signs... in Libya!

From Madrid to Tripoli, the crossing is rare enough to be noteworthy. Loren Zúñiga, a striker aged 23 who previously played for Real Madrid Castilla, is leaving Spain to officially join Al Madina SC, in Libya. The Tripoli club announced the signing of the Equatorial Guinean international for three seasons, after buying out his contract from the Real Madrid.

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Single source. Only Afrik-Foot has this so far.

201 OUTLET ONLYTransferTransfersYouth & academyFRtranslated1 outlet covering

TorrentFreak broke it · 22h

Researchers Hunt Telegram Pirates with AI Tool, Flag Hundreds of Channels

Like many other public communication services, Telegram can be abused to facilitate illegal activities. While much of this occurs beyond the company’s purview, pirates appear to be drawn to the platform, sharing links to pirated movies, TV-shows and other content in dedicated channels. Despite this reputation, the platform’s piracy ecosystem has rarely been mapped in any detail.

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Hürriyet — Spor broke it · 2d

A security guard who applied to the obesity center in Kayseri lost 1 kilos in 33 year

After starting desk work in Kayseri, a security guard 120 who reached Bilge Gürbüz kilograms due to inactivity lost 33 kilograms in 1 years through the Kayseri City Hastanesi Obezite Merkezi'ndeki treatment program and dropped to 87 kilograms.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Hürriyet — Spor has this so far.

221 OUTLET ONLYInjurySafety, security & fan conductTRtranslated1 outlet covering

The business

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Daily Mail Football broke it · 3d

Arsenal and Liverpool in dispute over star, 16: Clubs heading for a tribunal after failing to agree compensation deal following player's decision to leave the Reds

The highly-rated striker, who had appeared for the club's U18s, decided to leave Liverpool last month despite the fact they offered the teenager a scholarship, which had to be signed by July 1.

2 outlets

2 of 2 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

232 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYGovernanceYouth & academyEN2 outlets covering

Sportico broke it · 2d

Bezos, Bhatia, Saverin Buy Liverpool Stake at $7B+ Valuation

Fenway Sports Group reached an agreement to sell a minority stake in its Liverpool soccer club to a group of well-heeled investors that includes Jeff Bezos, Eduardo Saverin, Amit Bhatia and the Mittal family trusts. The consortium, officially called 1892 Holdings, is buying about 30% of the Premier League team at a valuation of just […]

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2 of 2 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

262 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyOwnership & M&AEN2 outlets covering

Sportico broke it · 3d

Underdog Says It’s Being Sued by Aristotle Over Takeover Terms

Underdog CEO Jeremy Levine said Thursday his company is being sued in the Delaware Court of Chancery by Aristotle International Inc. and subsidiary Aristotle Exchange Holding Company, the creators of the prediction market exchange and clearinghouse Underdog acquired earlier this year. Underdog acquired Aristotle’s exchange and clearinghouse in March. A source with knowledge of the […]

1 outlet

Single source. Only Sportico has this so far.

281 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVEMoneyOwnership & M&AEN1 outlet covering

SportsPro broke it · 6 Aug

Arsenal’s ‘UK£70m’ extension with Emirates continues England’s most enduring stadium naming rights partnership

Renewal takes Premier League’s longest-running sponsorship to 2033 and showcases why Emirates Stadium deal is unlike any other in British sport.

2 outlets

2 of 2 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

292 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneySponsorship & partnershipsFan engagement & productsEN2 outlets covering

TorrentFreak broke it · 4d

Hollywood’s UK “Omnibus” Pirate Site Blocking Order Surfaces Through Cloudflare

When the Motion Picture Association (MPA) described its new UK blocking order to WIPO in May, it was presented as a key step in the fight against online piracy. The “omnibus” order would make it easier and quicker to block new domain names and pirate site brands that pop up in response to blocking efforts.

1 outlet

Single source. Only TorrentFreak has this so far.

301 OUTLET ONLYMoneyAnti-piracy & illegal streamingEN1 outlet covering

TorrentFreak broke it · 5d

Paris Court Kicks Off New Football Season with Multi-Intermediary Piracy Blocking Orders

While site blocking efforts were a novelty in France a few years ago, they have since transformed into a streamlined annual ritual. Ahead of each new football season, broadcaster Canal+ goes to the Paris Judicial Court, requesting site blocking orders to stop pirate streaming sites and services.

1 outlet

Single source. Only TorrentFreak has this so far.

311 OUTLET ONLYGovernanceAnti-piracy & illegal streamingAgents, wages & labourMatches & resultsEN1 outlet covering

Also today

28 stories

The Athletic (NYT) reports · 14h · La Gazzetta dello Sport broke it →

Arsenal stun Man City. A first-minute goal, Guimaraes' impact and why City might need Fernandez

Arsenal made a blistering start, scoring after 23 seconds, and outclassed their opponents throughout their 3-0 win in the Community Shield

8 outlets, 5 languages

Official. 8 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

32OFFICIALResultTransfersMatches & resultsIT · EN · ES · PT · FR8 outlets covering

Football Italia reports · 17h · Afrik-Foot broke it →

Calafiori and Donnarumma face off in Arsenal vs. Man City: Confirmed line-ups

An Italian will walk away with their first piece of silverware of the 2026-27 season as Riccardo Calafiori and Gianluigi Donnarumma face off in the Community Shield being played between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday afternoon.

9 outlets, 4 languages

Official. 9 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

33ONE SOURCE, MANY OUTLETSResultMatches & resultsFR · IT · EN · ES9 outlets covering

Le Monde — Sport reports · 8h · Corriere dello Sport broke it →

RC Lens wins the first Trophy of Champions in its history against PSG

Les Lensois lift the Champions Trophy after their victory against PSG in Lens on 16 August 2026.

9 outlets, 2 languages

Official. 9 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

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Football365 reports · 22h · A Bola broke it →

Arsenal, Man City target Pedro Neto agrees terms over £51m Chelsea exit as next club named

The 26-year-old has made more than 100 appearances for the Blues over the past two seasons, but how looks set to be on his way in a £51m exit.

5 outlets, 4 languages

4 of 5 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 1 repeat it without adding anything.

354 OF 5 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersMiddle EastPT · EN · FR · DE5 outlets covering

BBC Sport — Football broke it · 37h

Inter sign England full-back Spence from Tottenham

England full-back Djed Spence signs a five-year deal at Inter Milan as he makes a move to Italy from Tottenham.

4 outlets, 3 languages

3 of 4 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 1 repeat it without adding anything.

363 OF 4 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersEN · IT · TR4 outlets covering

Soccer America reports · 8h · Het Laatste Nieuws — Voetbal broke it →

Belgium’s Pocognoli appointed new Scotland manager

Former Monaco coach Sebastien Pocognoli was named as the new boss replacing Steve Clarke, who stood down after Scotland's group-stage elimination from the World Cup in June. The 39-year-old Belgian signed an initial two-year contract to lead Scotland into the forthcoming UEFA Nations League campaign.

4 outlets, 3 languages

3 of 4 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 1 repeat it without adding anything.

373 OF 4 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferInternationals & tournamentsManagers & the benchNL · PT · EN4 outlets covering

Football Italia reports · 17h · La Gazzetta dello Sport broke it →

Video: Lucumi arrives to complete €20m Juventus transfer

Jhon Lucumi is in Turin and has been spotted arriving at Juventus’s medical facility ahead of his €20m transfer from Serie A rivals Bologna. Lucumi will join Juventus on a permanent transfer for a fee reported to be worth €20m-€22m including bonuses. The Bianconeri will confirm the exact figures once the transfer is made official.

5 outlets, 2 languages

3 independent of 5 outlets covering.

383 OF 5 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersIT · EN5 outlets covering

Voetbal International broke it · 9h

Cerny helps Besiktas to good start, Larin strikes again

Both domestically and abroad, there was plenty of football played on Sunday. In the Eredivisie there were four matches on the schedule, of which the matches of Feyenoord and PSV had their own live blog. In Engeland took Arsenal at the expense of Manchester City the Community Shield, while Lazio was surprisingly knocked out of the cup.

3 outlets, 2 languages

2 of 3 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 1 repeat it without adding anything.

392 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYInjuryNL · TRtranslated3 outlets covering

Football Italia reports · 21h · La Gazzetta dello Sport broke it →

Amorim warns Leao ‘it will be tough’ to reclaim his Milan position: ‘He has to fight’

Ruben Amorim has warned compatriot Rafael Leao that ‘it will be tough’ to reclaim his position in the Milan starting line-up, but has urged the Portugal international to ‘fight’ for his place after missing out on a recent friendly victory over Manchester United.

3 outlets, 2 languages

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40OFFICIALResultMatches & resultsDAZNIT · EN3 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 3d

Lionel Messi plays first game for Inter Miami since father's death... after devastated star hinted he could QUIT soccer in emotional tribute

The soccer star's father Jorge died at 68 on August 7 following a battle with illness that overshadowed the Argentina captain's mesmerizing World Cup campaign in the United States.

2 outlets, 2 languages

Official. 2 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

41OFFICIALResultUSA & MLSEN · IT2 outlets covering

Backheeled broke it · 4d

Chicharito is here, but questions abound about USL’s proposed first-division men’s league

In less than 600 days, the USL is expected to launch a new first-tier league: USL Premier. That may seem like a long time, but clubs across the Championship have begun preparing for a step up the pyramid. Details regarding the new division (and a corresponding promotion and relegation system) are scant, but that hasn’t stopped individual clubs from forging ahead.

2 outlets, 2 languages

2 of 2 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

422 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLY—Matches & resultsGianni InfantinoEN · FR2 outlets covering

Palco23 broke it · 1h

More than half of the population is interested in women's sports

A report from Nielsen points to an increase of 71% compared to 2022, while in 2026 there are already 28,300 million minutes and it is on track to become another record year in terms of television audiences.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Palco23 has this so far.

431 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVE—Women's footballEStranslated1 outlet covering

FAZ — Sport broke it · 16h

Athletics European Championships: Where does Germany's new hunger for gold come from?

German track and field athletes are showing a new sense of self-confidence at the European Championships. Following the motto: "If someone delivers good performances, everyone else thinks: I can do that too."

2 outlets

2 of 2 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

442 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLY—Club finance & PSRDEtranslated2 outlets covering

L'Équipe — Football broke it · 8h

Two red cards and a disallowed goal, refereeing that sparks debate for Lens-PSG

During the Champions Trophy match between Lens and PSG this Sunday (1-0), referee M. Pignard sent off Lensois Kyllian Antonio and Parisien Nuno Mendes. And did not give the advantage to the Lens players on the action that led to their second goal, which was ultimately disallowed.

1 outlet

Official. 1 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

501 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVEResultRefereeing & VARFRtranslated1 outlet covering

SPORT broke it · 36h

Fewer 500 tickets for a sellout on Primera División's return to La Rosaleda with Málaga CF - Dépor

Nobody wants to miss Primera División's return to La Rosaleda. It's logical when more than 10,000 people have been left without getting one of those precious 26,550 season tickets from the Málaga CF. In fact, barely a dozen new season tickets have been issued this season and, despite the initial prices that have been presented, La Rosaleda foresees a full house a week before the match against Deportivo de La Coruña.

1 outlet

Single source. Only SPORT has this so far.

551 OUTLET ONLY—Ticketing & matchdayEStranslated1 outlet covering

Advanced Television broke it · 2d

KSI, DAZN, Dagenham & Redbridge sign broadcast deal

KSI, DAZN and Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club have announced a broadcast and distribution partnership for the 2026/27 season. The partnership seeks to enhance the production and distribution of Dagenham & Redbridge matches across multiple platforms, combining DAZN’s platform with the digital reach of social media star KSI to create a new way of experiencing […]

1 outlet

Single source. Only Advanced Television has this so far.

561 OUTLET ONLY—DAZNMedia & broadcast rightsEN1 outlet covering

The Guardian — Women's football broke it · 5d

Drowned the day her visa came through: the tragedy of a Moroccan footballer trying to reach Ceuta

Struggling on her meagre pay, Faten Ben Omar El Azizi dreamed of reaching Europe. Then she joined thousands trying to reach a better life in Spain Football was the life Faten Ben Omar El Azizi had wanted. She had long played in Morocco’s regional league for Moghreb Atlético Tetuán, whose striking kit replicates the colours of the famous Spanish club Atlético Madrid.

1 outlet

Single source. Only The Guardian — Women's football has this so far.

581 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVE—Safety, security & fan conductEN1 outlet covering

SportsPro broke it · 6d

SI hosts masterclass on fan engagement, unveils the Digital Fandom Quadrant

SI has launched Digital Fandom Quadrant, a new framework designed to help teams, leagues and federations assess their digital maturity, build stronger direct relationships with fans, and unlock the value of owned first-party data in an AI-driven era.

1 outlet

Single source. Only SportsPro has this so far.

591 OUTLET ONLY—Fan engagement & productsEN1 outlet covering