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The Guardian — Football reports · 6h · El Pais Deportes broke it →

José Mourinho marks Real Madrid return with late drama and touch of humility | Sid Lowe

The old master is back at Madrid as he begins with celebrations, frustrations and finally relief at Espanyol José Mourinho says he is calmer now so when the rest of the bench emptied, sprinting down the touchline to celebrate the 90th-minute goal that finally delivered victory on his first game in charge of Real Madrid in 4,380 days, he didn’t set off with them.

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9 outlets, 5 languages

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

01OFFICIALResultMatches & resultsLALIGAES · FR · PT · EN · TR9 outlets covering

The Athletic (NYT) reports · 10h · El Pais Deportes broke it →

How do Argentina's combined 21-game bans compare to FIFA's other major punishments?

Leandro Paredes and Gavi clash following the World Cup final

6 outlets, 5 languages

5 of 6 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 1 repeat it without adding anything.

025 OF 6 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYGovernanceInternationals & tournamentsSafety, security & fan conductES · NL · DE · FR · EN6 outlets covering

Mirror Football reports · 17h · SPORT broke it →

Gianni Infantino clashes with reporter with bald jibe as FIFA boss told to stay away

Gianni Infantino has spent the last two months under intense scrutiny and it appears the beleaguered FIFA president has developed his own style of media management

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.

034 OF 5 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLY—Gianni InfantinoES · EN · NL · DE5 outlets covering

L'Équipe — Football reports · 9h · A Bola broke it →

Carried by Michael Olise, a two-speed Bayern Munich wins the German Super Cup by beating Borussia Dortmund

Dominant in the first half before fading away, the Bayern Munich was able to rely on a very good Michael Olise on Saturday evening to win the German Super Cup (2-1) by beating the Borussia Dortmund. Les Bavarois inscribe their name on the roll of honour for the twelfth time.

9 outlets, 5 languages

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

04OFFICIALResultPT · FR · IT · ES · DEtranslated9 outlets covering

The Guardian — Football reports · 9h · Tuttosport broke it →

Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are ‘not a team’ and hits out at lack of fight

‘We are not in the right physical condition’ Spurs beaten 3-0 at Brentford in Premier League opener Roberto De Zerbi said that Tottenham are “not a team” after they opened their season with a humiliating 3-0 defeat away to Brentford.

12 outlets, 4 languages

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The game

18 stories

Marca reports · 8h · AS broke it →

Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid | Resumen LaLiga

El gol a lo Joselu arregla un partido igualado, con un Madrid muy similar al pasado año y un Espanyol bien organizado. Arda, el mejor, sustituido. Bellingham y Calatrava firman los goles.

5 outlets, 2 languages

Official. 5 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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kicker — Aktuell reports · 11h · La Gazzetta dello Sport broke it →

Two dream goals and a Bisseck excursion: Inter shines at the start

Inter had a dream start to the league and scored several spectacular goals in the process. The 4:1 against Monza can be seen here in the video.

6 outlets, 4 languages

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Hürriyet — Spor broke it · 9h

Greenwood, shone in Kadıköy! A first in his career

Fenerbahçe's English player Mason Greenwood scored 2 goals and 1 assists in the Konyaspor match.

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.

093 OF 4 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersTR · FR · EStranslated4 outlets covering

Inside World Football broke it · 2d

NHL partners with Bayern Munich to play league matches in Germany

August 21 – In a bid to grow its popularity in Germany, the National Hockey League (NHL) in the US and Canada has announced a multi-year partnership with football giant Bayern Munich, alongside four more regular season games on German soil in the coming years. The league will stage two games featuring the Boston Bruins in Munich in 2027/28, plus two in Cologne.

4 outlets, 2 languages

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

103 OF 4 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferEN · DE4 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 4d

Jeremy Jacquet was exceptional in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Como, writes LEWIS STEELE - he has eased defensive concerns but next week is huge in pursuit of PSG pair Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye

LEWIS STEELE: Two weeks ago, it was probably fair to say Liverpool had a crisis in their defensive department and risked going into the new season incredibly undercooked.

4 outlets, 2 languages

Official. 4 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

11ONE SOURCE, MANY OUTLETSResultMatches & resultsTransfersEN · FR4 outlets covering

Football Italia reports · 9h · Corriere dello Sport broke it →

Allegri: ‘De Bruyne completely different to other Napoli players’

Max Allegri admits Kevin De Bruyne ‘is completely different to usual players, there are few like him around’ after inspiring Napoli’s 2-0 victory away to Genoa. It was a sluggish first half and some players looked in poor shape, but they kicked up a gear once De Bruyne, Antonio Vergara and Noa Lang came off the bench.

4 outlets, 3 languages

Official. 4 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

12OFFICIALResultMatches & resultsRefereeing & VARIT · EN · FR4 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 3d

Chelsea Confidential transfer special: The shock Arsenal star on Blues' radar, club insiders reveal change to Enzo Fernandez's price tag, updates on Pedro Neto and Mykhailo Mudryk and the players set to be sold in £500m exodus

Chelsea are bound to be the busiest Premier League club in what remains of the summer transfer window - at least when it comes to getting players out of the door.

3 outlets, 2 languages

3 of 3 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

133 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersMiddle EastEN · IT3 outlets covering

RMC Sport — Football reports · 1h · Ole broke it →

MLS: Orlando wins thanks to a brace from Griezmann, Messi scores but Inter Miami loses

The 21e day of MLS was marked this Saturday evening by a brace from Antoine Griezmann, thus giving victory to Orlando against Salt Lake (2-1). Lionel Messi scored but Inter Miami was beaten by Toronto -2è1).

2 outlets, 2 languages

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Sportschau (ARD) broke it · 13h

Women's Bundesliga: Eintracht Frankfurt wins against Cologne

Thanks to Laura Freigang: The Eintracht Frankfurt women start successfully into the new Bundesliga season. The joy was only dampened by the injury to Larissa Mühlhaus.

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Single source. Only Sportschau (ARD) has this so far.

191 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVEInjuryWomen's footballDEtranslated1 outlet covering

Mundo Deportivo — Fútbol broke it · 11h

Mourinho leaves the most expensive signing in Real Madrid's history on the bench

Diomande has been the star signing of the Real Madrid this summer. The Costa from Ivory Coast, 19 years old, arrived at the white team for 125 million euros, which could reach 140, which the Real Madrid paid to the Leipzig. That makes him the most expensive signing in the history of the Real Madrid.

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Single source. Only Mundo Deportivo — Fútbol has this so far.

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Daily Mail Football broke it · 3d

Liverpool Confidential transfer special: The target sources insist is 'all in' on Reds move, update on Ibrahim Mbaye and the young midfielders who have won over Andoni Iraola, revealed by LEWIS STEELE

Liverpool still have a huge to-do list in the transfer market if they are to lay the foundations for a successful season.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Daily Mail Football has this so far.

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TorrentFreak broke it · 6d

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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The business

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AS broke it · 6h

Possible eleven of the Barcelona against the Elche, in the Liga EA Sports

The two-time league champion returns to competition after not playing in the first matchday. He does it against the Elche, which if he played last week drawing at Riazor, with the absence of a reference center forward to fill the void left by Lewandowski, Ferran and Rashford. Flick, also has many World Cup winners with very few training sessions and will have to put together an unconventional lineup.

3 outlets

3 of 3 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

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Het Laatste Nieuws — Voetbal broke it · 3d

No debut at Parc des Princes for Mika Godts: PSG forced to play away due to unplayable pitch

Mika Godts (21) will have to wait a bit longer for his debut at the Parc des Princes. PSG is not allowed to play their opening league match at home due to the poor condition of the pitch, but must move to Rennes. Still quite unworthy of Champions League-winnaar.

4 outlets, 2 languages

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

254 OF 4 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYGovernanceNL · FRtranslated4 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 19h

Gianni Infantino caught up in bizarre clash with reporter as embattled FIFA president breaks cover after abandoned plot to sell off the World Cup: 'See you at the hairdressers!'

The embattled FIFA president was in no mood to face serious scrutiny even though weeks have passed since his clandestine plot to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

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

262 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyGianni InfantinoInternationals & tournamentsEN3 outlets covering

Palco23 broke it · 2d

Premier League, Serie A and Ligue 1, a joint business of more than 13,200 million

The English competition is the one that generates the most business, surpassing the barrier of 8,000 million per year. This figure is more than double the revenue recorded by the Italian league and almost four times more than the French one.

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1 independent of 2 outlets covering.

291 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyAnti-piracy & illegal streamingLALIGAEStranslated2 outlets covering

Insider Sport reports · 42h · Palco23 broke it →

Sideline Moves: FIFA sacks Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour

Welcome to Sideline Moves, Insider Sport’s weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves that are shaping the business of sport. FIFA has removed Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour. Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are in talks to sell their Chelsea stakes to Clearlake Capital.

2 outlets, 2 languages

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

322 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyOwnership & M&AES · EN2 outlets covering

Awful Announcing broke it · 14h

Doctors come out against Big 12 Monster Energy sponsorship

Credit: Joseph Duarte on X The Big 12’s sponsorship deal with Monster Energy has faced resistance since it was first unveiled. First, there’s the idea that an entire college sports conference could sell its name, image, and likeness. Second, the entire conference signed over those rights for $20 million per year, at a price similar to what Notre Dame and Ohio State paid for their own jersey patches.

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Echo of USA Today. 1 outlets, but they are downstream of one off-platform report. Only 1 added anything of their own. Coverage volume here is not evidence.

34DOWNSTREAM OF ONE REPORTMoneySponsorship & partnershipsEN1 outlet covering

Broadband TV News broke it · 13h

Paramount and US State Attorneys General set to meet Monday

Paramount Skydance representatives are expected to meet Monday with the California Attorney General’s office to explore whether the multistate antitrust lawsuit blocking the company’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery can be settled, according to two people familiar with the talks, reports Variety .

1 outlet

Echo of Variety. 1 outlets, but they are downstream of one off-platform report. Only 1 added anything of their own. Coverage volume here is not evidence.

35DOWNSTREAM OF ONE REPORTGovernanceLegal & courtsEN1 outlet covering

Sport Industry Group reports · 42h · Marca broke it →

IG secures Sky Sports sponsorship

IG has partnered with Sky Media as an official co-sponsor of Sky Sports Premier League coverage for the next three seasons. The agreement begins with the 2026/27 Premier League season and will see the investing and trading platform featured across Sky Sports Premier League broadcasts on television, streaming, digital and social media channels, as well as in out-of-home broadcasts across the UK and Ireland.

2 outlets, 2 languages

Echo of Sky Sports. 2 outlets, but they are downstream of one off-platform report. Only 1 added anything of their own. Coverage volume here is not evidence.

36DOWNSTREAM OF ONE REPORTMoneySponsorship & partnershipsES · EN2 outlets covering

Insider Sport reports · 2d · Palco23 broke it →

Premier League CEO and Andy Burnham face 3pm blackout heat

Questions about football’s 3pm blackout are being asked of Richard Masters, CEO of the Premier League, and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Premier League CEO Richard Masters addressed the Premier League’s 3pm blackout in an interview with talkSPORT earlier this week, as pressure mounts on the league to reconsider the broadcasting restriction.

2 outlets, 2 languages

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

372 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyClub finance & PSRES · EN2 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 22h

Argentina's World Cup stars LET-OFF without serious punishment for Falklands banner against England - as two of their players get banned for total of 17 matches over final fighting

Argentina were condemned for their thuggish antics throughout the tournament, prompting FIFA to investigate their behaviour following the final whistle of last month's showpiece.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Daily Mail Football has this so far.

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Also today

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Mirror Football reports · 14h · A Bola broke it →

Arsenal in 'frequent contact' with Julian Alvarez as tensions grow at Atletico Madrid

Arsenal are still in the running alongside Barcelona to sign Julian Alvarez in the summer transfer window, with the Atletico Madrid striker increasingly unhappy and unsettled

4 outlets, 4 languages

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

394 OF 4 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersPT · EN · FR · ES4 outlets covering

El Pais Deportes reports · 7h · Mundo Deportivo — Fútbol broke it →

This is how we told you about the Real Madrid's victory against the Espanyol in the League

The Real Madrid players celebrate the winning goal by Carlos Espí.

5 outlets, 2 languages

Official. 5 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

40OFFICIALResultLALIGAMatches & resultsES · NLtranslated5 outlets covering

Sky Sports — Football reports · 11h · La Gazzetta dello Sport broke it →

Norris 'still believes' in title fightback after Dutch GP pole

Lando Norris feels it's "nice to know there's a possibility" he could stay in the battle to retain his Formula 1 world championship, after taking pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix.

4 outlets, 4 languages

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

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Sky Sports — Football reports · 10h · Mundo Deportivo — Fútbol broke it →

Spurs crumble as Brentford show brilliance in convincing win

Highlights from the Premier League match between Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur.

6 outlets, 4 languages

Official. 6 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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kicker — Fußball reports · 9h · Calcio e Finanza broke it →

Parma - Cagliari: Goal for 0:1 by Romano in the 79. minute

Scene from the match Parma Calcio - Cagliari Calcio (Serie A 2026/27, 1.

4 outlets, 2 languages

Official. 4 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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Hürriyet — Spor broke it · 10h

Scary moment at Fenerbahçe! Kerem Aktürkoğlu left on a stretcher

Fenerbahçe'de Kerem Aktürkoğlu suffered an injury in the second half of the match played against Konyaspor and was carried off on a stretcher.

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.

442 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYInjuryTR · PTtranslated3 outlets covering

RMC Sport — Football broke it · 1h

PSG - Rennes live: on which TV channel and what time to watch the 1 League match tonight?

It's time for the return for the double champion of Europe! The Paris Saint-Germain begins the defense of its titles against vengeful Rennais, determined to create an upset from the first day. Here is all the information to follow this matchup live.

3 outlets

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

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Sports Video Group reports · 4d · SportsPro broke it →

Behind The Mic: FOX Sports Shares Broadcast Lineup for 2026 NFL Season and College Football Season

Behind The Mic provides a roundup of recent news regarding on-air talent, including new deals, departures, and assignments compiled from press releases and reports around the industry. In this week’s edition, Jonas Brothers to headline halftime show in 2026 NFL Melbourne Game; Damien Woody not to get contract renewed with ESPN; and more.

4 outlets

Official. 4 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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Inside World Football reports · 44h · FAZ — Sport broke it →

Fan groups call for removal of Infantino, launch ‘Infantino must go’ petition

August 21 – Fan groups have demanded the resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino and reform of the world governing body. Following in the footsteps of a chorus of stakeholders, a coalition of fans from around the world no longer want to see Infantino in charge of the global game and have launched a new petition titled ‘Infantino must go’.

3 outlets, 2 languages

3 of 3 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

503 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyGianni InfantinoPrivate equity in footballOwnership & M&ADE · EN3 outlets covering

Football Italia reports · 8h · L'Équipe — Football broke it →

De Bruyne: ‘I hope for injury-free season and enjoy football at Napoli’

Kevin De Bruyne admits ‘last year was difficult’ for Napoli after surgery, but he the goal against Genoa can be a fresh start. ‘I hope to have an injury-free season and enjoy my football.’ The Belgium international arrived as a free agent last summer from Manchester City and promptly suffered a serious thigh tear that required an operation, then expressed frustration with Antonio Conte’s tactics.

2 outlets, 2 languages

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

522 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYInjuryInjuries & fitnessEN · FR2 outlets covering

Süddeutsche Zeitung — Sport broke it · 35h

Women's Bundesliga: FC Bayern continues to win

For the opening match of the women's Bundesliga season, the defending champions win 4:1 at Union Berlin. National player Klara Bühl has a decisive share in this.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Süddeutsche Zeitung — Sport has this so far.

561 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVE—Women's footballDEtranslated1 outlet covering

Voetbal International broke it · 26m

VI Live: Go Ahead receives ADO, duels for Liverpool, Man City, Barça and PSG

In the Eredivisie there are three matches on the schedule, with the matches of PSV and Feyenoord having a separate liveblog. But with Go Ahead Eagles against ADO Den Haag and matches against among others Liverpool, Manchester City, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and Juventus we don't need to be bored.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Voetbal International has this so far.

57TOO FEW SOURCES TO JUDGE—NLtranslated1 outlet covering

Voetbal International broke it · 41m

VI Live: Feyenoord visits poorly started Cambuur

Feyenoord visits SC Cambuur on Sunday afternoon. The promoted team has not made a good start to their Eredivisie adventure with two clear defeats. And then there's also a meeting with the runner-up from last season.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Voetbal International has this so far.

60TOO FEW SOURCES TO JUDGE—NLtranslated1 outlet covering

Hürriyet — Spor broke it · 13h

Acun Ilıcalı’ya local shock! Became unusable

The Acun Ilıcalı'nın box, which regained its place through a court decision at Fenerbahçe, was found to have been damaged and rendered unusable.

1 outlet

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

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C21Media broke it · 2d

Dubai OTT platform Begin bags Italian football league rights for Pakistan

Dubai-based OTT platform Begin has acquired the exclusive broadcast and sublicensing rights to the Serie A, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana football leagues in Pakistan under a three-year deal.

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Single source. Only C21Media has this so far.

631 OUTLET ONLY—Streaming & OTTMiddle EastEN1 outlet covering