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The Guardian — Football reports · 9h · ABC — Deportes broke it →

Mbappé hat-trick sinks Real Sociedad after Real Madrid jeered by home fans

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabéu on Wednesday ⁠in their first home match since the return of José Mourinho as head coach. Mbappé put Madrid ahead in the 40th minute before Luka Sucic levelled four minutes later, but the ⁠France forward restored the ⁠hosts’ lead on the hour.

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10 outlets, 3 languages

Official. 10 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

01OFFICIALResultMatches & resultsLALIGATransfersES · FR · EN10 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 4d

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.

7 outlets, 4 languages

5 of 7 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 2 repeat it without adding anything.

025 OF 7 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyGianni InfantinoInternationals & tournamentsEN · NL · DE · FR7 outlets covering

The Athletic (NYT) reports · 17h · Mundo Deportivo — Fútbol broke it →

Laporta: Barcelona remain 'very interested' in signing Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez

Alvarez is under contract with Atletico until 2030.

9 outlets, 6 languages

7 of 9 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 2 repeat it without adding anything.

037 OF 9 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersES · PT · EN · TR · FR · NL9 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 4d

Enzo Maresca admits Manchester City urgently need to find a 'new Rodri' this summer - as race to complete deals before Deadline Day heats up

JACK GAUGHAN: The Spain captain left for Barcelona last week, with City expected to wrap up a deal for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi during the transfer window.

10 outlets, 4 languages

5 independent of 9 outlets covering.

045 OF 9 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersInternationals & tournamentsEN · FR · PT · TR9 outlets covering

La Gazzetta dello Sport broke it · 32h

Champions, all the 36 teams: complete bracket with Aek, Viking, Fenerbahce and Slovan

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.

056 OF 8 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYInjuryIT · NL · FR · TRtranslated8 outlets covering

The game

22 stories

Football Italia reports · 13h · A Bola broke it →

Report: Galatasaray close to Milan’s €50m Leao valuation as Villa wait

Galatasaray have submitted an improved offer for Rafael Leao, proposing €45m plus bonuses to Milan for the Portugal forward. According to Goal Italia , citing Turkish transfer journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, the Istanbul club have structured the bid with easily achievable bonuses in an attempt to close the gap on Milan’s €50m valuation.

7 outlets, 5 languages

Echo of Yağız Sabuncuoğlu. 7 outlets, but they are downstream of one off-platform report. Only 4 added anything of their own. Coverage volume here is not evidence.

07ONE SOURCE, MANY OUTLETSTransferTransfersPT · TR · FR · EN · IT7 outlets covering

The Analyst (Opta) broke it · 5d

Rodri, Gordon, Three-Peat Ambitions: The Key Questions for Barcelona Ahead of 2026-27

After winning back-to-back La Liga titles and signing arguably the best midfielder on the planet, the mood should be optimistic at Barcelona. Ahead of the 2026-27 season, though, there are still questions to be answered. After winning La Liga for a second consecutive season in 2025-26, and a 29th time overall, Barcelona are back for more and have a couple of very interesting new additions from the Premier League.

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.

083 OF 4 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersEN · PT · IT · FR4 outlets covering

BBC Sport — Football reports · 7h · Foot Mercato broke it →

'Mini-Rodri' Gonzalez shown he will be loved at Newcastle

Nico Gonzalez is given a rapturous welcome before Newcastle's Carabao Cup win against West Brom following the £52m midfielder's arrival from Manchester City.

7 outlets, 5 languages

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

096 OF 7 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersFR · NL · ES · PT · EN7 outlets covering

BBC Sport — Africa broke it · 38h

Baleba completes £70m Man Utd move from Brighton

Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a £70m deal.

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.

105 OF 6 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersEN · TR · FR · DE · NL6 outlets covering

Palco23 broke it · 17h

Dick's increases its revenue in the first half, but lowers its forecasts

The sports equipment distribution chain generated 10,751 million in revenue in the first six months of 2026 and a profit of 635 million, but reduces its forecasts for the full year following the purchase of Foot Locker.

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.

123 OF 4 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersClub finance & PSRES · DE · PTtranslated4 outlets covering

AS broke it · 3h

Monumental disappointment of River

Santa Fe's goalkeeper #12 Weimar Asprilla celebrates after saving a penalty kick by River Plate's defender #31 Facundo Gonzalez (out of frame) during the penalty shootout of the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 football match between Argentina's River Plate and Colombia's Independiente Santa Fe at Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on August 26, 2026. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

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.

13OFFICIALResultMatches & resultsSouth AmericaES · PTtranslated4 outlets covering

Ministry of Sport broke it · 46h

Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Targets Record Attendance as One-Year Countdown Begins

Organisers of the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 have unveiled an ambitious commercial target to attract more than 200,000 spectators across 64 matches, aiming to make the upcoming tournament the most attended edition in its 64-year history.

2 outlets

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

142 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferManagers & the benchInternationals & tournamentsEN2 outlets covering

WELT — Sport broke it · 38h

"Friendly Takeover"? Watzke contradicts Hoeneß' criticism

National team coach Jürgen Klopp has brought his trusted aide Marc Kosicke to the DFB. Even though this is an external employee, Hoeneß dislikes it, he called it "Friendly Takeover". Watzke counters the criticism.

3 outlets

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

163 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYInjuryMatches & resultsOwnership & M&ADEtranslated3 outlets covering

Der Spiegel — Fußball broke it · 46h

Bayern München: Jamal Musiala is also not in the squad for the season opener

After his absences on the field, Jamal Musiala will continue to be rested. Even against the VfB Stuttgart at the start of the league, the FC Bayern will do without its midfield star.

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.

173 OF 4 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferDE · FRtranslated4 outlets covering

Soccer America reports · 7h · La Gazzetta dello Sport broke it →

Americans Abroad: Christian Pulisic poised for return on Friday

Christian Pulisic could see his first Italian Serie A action on Friday when AC Milan hosts Venezia, which features American midfielder Gianluca Busio, on Matchday 2. Pulisic returned to full training last week after recovering from a lower leg injury suffered at the World Cup. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that, despite playing zero minutes […]

2 outlets, 2 languages

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

182 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYInjuryIT · EN2 outlets covering

TRT Spor — Futbol broke it · 37h

Emre Demir Alanyaspor'da

Corendon Alanyaspor, Fenerbahçe'den 22 yaşındaki orta saha oyuncusu Emre Demir'i 3 yıllığına kadrosuna kattı.

2 outlets

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

19OFFICIALTransferTR2 outlets covering

RMC Sport — Football broke it · 1h

"A maximum of one hour of phone per day": PSG tightens rules on screen usage at the training center

Like almost everywhere in France, the approximately 140 players at the Paris Saint-Germain training center are preparing to go back to school. On this occasion, the capital club decided to launch the "digital detox" plan for all its young players.

2 outlets

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

212 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferYouth & academyFRtranslated2 outlets covering

Marca broke it · 1h

The academy of España is the envy of Europe

The six España development teams that have won medals this summer.

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.

221 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVEResultYouth & academyEStranslated1 outlet covering

Sportico broke it · 18h

Roku Adds NWSL Games in Expanded Free Streaming Push

After terminating its rights agreement with free streaming platform Victory+, the NWSL has found a new home for its Sunday Night Soccer matches: The Roku Channel, one of the biggest free streaming services. Roku will carry eight matches this season, starting Aug. 30, and it will have a package of 25 Sunday night matches in […]

1 outlet

Single source. Only Sportico has this so far.

231 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVETransferUSA & MLSWomen's footballEN1 outlet covering

The Guardian — Women's football broke it · 19h

Olivia Moultrie’s injury leaves the USWNT with a thinning midfield pool ahead of the World Cup

The Portland Thorns midfielder fills a role few in the US player pool can match, and she’s in a race against time to be fit for Brazil Olivia Moultrie is no stranger to setting her own timeline. Half a decade ago, her desire to go pro at age 15 helped change NWSL rules, which previously forbade teams from signing players under 18.

1 outlet

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

241 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVEInjuryUSA & MLSInjuries & fitnessInternationals & tournamentsEN1 outlet covering

Mundo Deportivo — Fútbol broke it · 15h

The Real Madrid, new sponsor of the España Grand Prix

The Gran Premio of España of Fórmula Uno announced this Wednesday Real Madrid as a new local sponsor, which due to the proximity between Madring, the circuit where the competition will be held, and the Ciudad Real Madrid, will cede some of its facilities to the organization.

1 outlet

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

251 OUTLET ONLYTransferSponsorship & partnershipsEStranslated1 outlet covering

Coliseum broke it · 47h

Eden Park Coca-Cola Field Club to add ‘fizz’ to fan experience

The Eden Park is setting a new benchmark for the live event experience in New Zealand with a $10m redevelopment of the Lower West Stand – creating the Coca-Cola Field Club – a permanent field-level hospitality destination beneath the goal posts.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Coliseum has this so far.

261 OUTLET ONLYBenchFan engagement & productsEN1 outlet covering

TorrentFreak broke it · 16 Aug

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.

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.

271 OUTLET ONLYResultAI in footballEN1 outlet covering

The business

10 stories

El Pais Deportes broke it · 41h

José Mourinho does not see today any link between the referees and the 'Negreira case': "I believe in their honesty"

The Real Madrid coach, José Mourinho, jokes with journalists before leaving the Valdebebas press room.

10 outlets, 4 languages

9 of 10 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 1 repeat it without adding anything.

289 OF 10 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyMatches & resultsManagers & the benchMedia, content & documentariesTransfersES · NL · PT · FRtranslated10 outlets covering

Inside World Football broke it · 3d

Ceferin not interested in top FIFA job, but says Infantino can’t stay

August 24 – UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said that he won’t seek to become FIFA president, but once again repeated calls for Gianni Infantino to resign.

5 outlets, 2 languages

3 independent of 5 outlets covering.

293 OF 5 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyMedia & broadcast rightsInternationals & tournamentsGianni InfantinoEN · ES5 outlets covering

Front Office Sports broke it · 20h

DAZN Acquires EverPass Media, Gains NFL Sunday Ticket’s Commercial Rights

The London-based company is expanding its U.S. foothold.

6 outlets, 2 languages

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

305 OF 6 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyPrivate equity in footballDAZNOwnership & M&AEN · IT6 outlets covering

Mundo Deportivo — Fútbol broke it · 16h

The Comité of Discipline dismisses the appeal for Yuri

Yesterday we already reported in MD that the Comité Técnico Arbitral acknowledged an error in his first broadcast of 'Review Time'. It was in the Athletic-Sevilla, in the action that led to the expulsion of Yuri Berchiche. According to the video, Miguel Sierra tries to control the ball and moves it away, after which he is knocked down by the red and white fullback.

2 outlets

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

342 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYGovernanceLegal & courtsEStranslated2 outlets covering

Palco23 broke it · 25h

The Liga F Moeve starts the 26-27 season with the support of Gasol16 Ventures

The women's football competition begins its 39 edition with the largest private investment in its history, the 55 million euros from Gasol16 Ventures, and with Mercury13 as the new majority shareholder of the FC Badalona Women.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Palco23 has this so far.

351 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVEMoneyLALIGAWomen's footballEStranslated1 outlet covering

Inside World Football broke it · 45h

Forest confirm sleeve sponsorship deal with Bally’s Intralot

August 25 - Nottingham Forest have confirmed that iGaming operator and lottery solutions provider Bally's Intralot will be the club's official sleeve partner for the next two seasons.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Inside World Football has this so far.

37TOO FEW SOURCES TO JUDGEMoneySponsorship & partnershipsEN1 outlet covering

Also today

19 stories

Daily Mail Football reports · 7h · Nu.nl Voetbal broke it →

Ex-Arsenal villain Matteo Guendouzi sparks shocking Champions League brawl - with rival staff member trying to ATTACK star - after he delivered x-rated gesture to Lyon fans before Fenerbahce win

Guendouzi goaded Lyon supporters as he left the field after the Turkish side had booked their spot in the league phase with a 2-1 victory at the Groupama Stadium.

6 outlets, 3 languages

Official. 6 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

38OFFICIALResultNL · FR · EN6 outlets covering

Marca broke it · 15h

This is how the Real Madrid players described the Bernabéu stadium in a single word

Today Real Madrid plays against Real Sociedad in their return home, now playing at the mythical Bernabéu and these are the answers from the white team's squad about defining the Bernabéu stadium in a single word.

8 outlets, 3 languages

Cascade. 8 outlets, 4 independent. Broken by Marca; the rest are retyping it.

39ONE SOURCE, MANY OUTLETSGovernanceMatches & resultsLALIGAES · FR · NLtranslated8 outlets covering

Hürriyet — Spor broke it · 9h

Fenerbahçe's potential opponents in the Champions League have been determined

Fenerbahçe defeated Lyon away 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League play-off round second leg and advanced to the Devler Ligi'nde league phase. After this victory, the possible opponents of the Yellow-and-Navy Blues in the Champions League have also been determined.

3 outlets

Official. 3 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

40OFFICIALResultMatches & resultsClub finance & PSRTRtranslated3 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football reports · 12h · La Gazzetta dello Sport broke it →

Chelsea in talks over £36m-rated Atalanta teenager, Crystal Palace hijack Aston Villa's move for £25.7m Joel Ordonez - and Aston Villa expect Al-Hilal to pay £50m asking price for Ollie Watkins: WINDOW WATCH

The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season. Here are today's latest developments...

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.

412 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersMiddle EastIT · EN3 outlets covering

Corriere dello Sport broke it · 9h

Cantizano, from the tattoo to the prophecy of Di Maria

Left winger, 19 years old, Argentine: plays in the Rosario Central with the former Juve and Real. It is one of the great surprises of the Torneo Clausura

2 outlets, 2 languages

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

422 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLY—Refereeing & VARIT · PTtranslated2 outlets covering

Hürriyet — Spor broke it · 18h

Serdal Adalı was on fire! Foreign VAR request for Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby

Beşiktaş Başkanı Serdal Adalı made statements to the press after his meeting with the TFF. Adalı, expressing that the VAR needs to be changed, conveyed that they requested a foreign VAR for the Fenerbahçe derby.

3 outlets

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

443 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLY—Refereeing & VARTRtranslated3 outlets covering

Sportschau (ARD) broke it · 37h

Die Bayern-Hunters - who don't want to be

The FC Bayern is also considered the benchmark ahead of the upcoming Bundesliga season. Can Bayer 04 Leverkusen, RB Leipzig or Borussia Dortmund become a real favorite hunter?[ more ]

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.

452 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLY—DEtranslated3 outlets covering

The Guardian — Women's football broke it · 43h

WSL academy teams to play in third tier after FA approves controversial plan

Four WSL academy teams will play in WNL from 2027-28 FA says move will raise standards and help young players Four Women’s Super League ­academy sides will play in the third tier of the ­pyramid from the ­2027-28 ­season after the ­controversial ­proposal was approved by the ­Football ­Association’s board.

4 outlets

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

483 OF 4 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLY—Women's footballYouth & academyEN4 outlets covering

Inside World Football broke it · 25h

Amanda Vandervort to exit USL Super League

August 26 – The USL Super League has announced that president Amanda Vandervort will leave her role “to pursue other opportunities”, a notable departure for the league’s highest-ranking employee since its founding five years ago.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Inside World Football has this so far.

50TOO FEW SOURCES TO JUDGE—Regulation & competition formatEN1 outlet covering

SPORT broke it · 2h

The Inter Escaldes, one step away from making history and being Andorra's first representative in the Conference: "We're going to give everything to achieve it"

For most humble teams that play in the first division of their country, the great dream of a season is to achieve qualification for European competitions, as this allows them to experience facing very different rivals while traveling across the old continent.

1 outlet

Single source. Only SPORT has this so far.

531 OUTLET ONLY—Agents, wages & labourEStranslated1 outlet covering

zerozero.pt broke it · 22h

Académico announces reinforcement with more than 80 games in La Liga

The Académico presented, this Wednesday morning, another reinforcement to attack the 2026/27 edition of the Liga Portugal Betclic. It is Valery Fernández, Spanish forward aged 26, who arrives at Viseu on a free transfer, having signed a contract valid for one season.

1 outlet

Single source. Only zerozero.pt has this so far.

541 OUTLET ONLY—LALIGATransfersPTtranslated1 outlet covering