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BBC Sport — Football reports · 32h · KingFut broke it →

Lamine Yamal and Raphinha score twice as Barcelona hit five

Lamine Yamal and Raphinha score twice as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 in La Liga.

Outlets covering
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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.

01OFFICIALResultMatches & resultsLALIGAEN · IT · PT · TR · ES8 outlets covering

Football365 broke it · 21h

Gary Neville makes Jack Grealish U-turn ahead of Man City to Everton move

Gary Neville has raised concerns about Jack Grealish’s impending move to Everton, despite the winger loving his time with David Moyes’ team.

12 outlets, 6 languages

7 independent of 12 outlets covering.

027 OF 12 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersEN · ES · DE · NL · FR · PT12 outlets covering

Inside World Football reports · 18h · RMC Sport — Football broke it →

Kushner expresses regret over FIFA World Cup sell-off plan

September 1 - Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner has expressed regret over FIFA’s abandoned plans to sell off the World Cup. He was to be a lead investor.

6 outlets, 3 languages

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

035 OF 6 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyInternationals & tournamentsGianni InfantinoFR · DE · EN6 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 2d

Gabriel Jesus set for Arsenal exit with Barcelona closing in on cut-price £8.6m deal for striker

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is set for a late move to Barcelona, who are closing in on a cut-price deal worth around £8.6million.

9 outlets, 6 languages

6 of 9 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 3 repeat it without adding anything.

046 OF 9 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersEN · PT · IT · FR · ES · TR9 outlets covering

BBC Sport — Football reports · 18h · La Gazzetta dello Sport broke it →

McTominay to miss Scotland games with minor heart issue

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is to have a minor heart procedure after the discovery of "a mild benign arrhythmia", Napoli have announced.

10 outlets, 4 languages

7 of 10 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 3 repeat it without adding anything.

057 OF 10 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYInjuryInjuries & fitnessIT · EN · TR · DE10 outlets covering

The game

21 stories

Football365 broke it · 23h

New Chelsea ‘deadline’ set for Enzo Fernandez transfer to Man City as shock claim is made

Chelsea have given a new deadline to Man City to sort a last-gasp transfer for Enzo Fernandez, according to reports.

11 outlets, 5 languages

Echo of Fabrizio Romano. 11 outlets, but they are downstream of one off-platform report. Only 7 added anything of their own. Coverage volume here is not evidence.

06ONE SOURCE, MANY OUTLETSTransferTransfersEN · ES · FR · PT · DE11 outlets covering

Marca broke it · 12h

The eternal soap opera of Ceballos comes to an end in the early morning hours and with a surreal video

Ceballos, in his stage with the Betis

7 outlets, 3 languages

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

075 OF 7 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersES · NL · FRtranslated7 outlets covering

The Athletic (NYT) broke it · 16h

Newcastle sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo in €60m transfer from Lille

Fernandez-Pardo was a key player for Lille last season, starting 27 of the club’s 34 Ligue 1 games and scoring eight goals.

8 outlets, 6 languages

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

086 OF 8 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersEN · FR · PT · NL · ES · TR8 outlets covering

The Guardian — Football broke it · 20h

Barcelona breeze past Rayo but all eyes in Spain remain on Julián Álvarez

Hansi Flick is very happy to welcome Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona – but Julián Álvarez remains the ultimate prize If Raphinha has any misgivings about playing as a makeshift No 9 for Barcelona, he is doing a good job of hiding it.

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.

09OFFICIALResultLALIGAEN · PT · ES4 outlets covering

ANSA — Calcio broke it · 2d

Bologna: Tedesco, Rowe is not calm and I decided to leave him at home

The Rossoblu coach does not call up the Englishman for Bergamo, Atalanta wants him

6 outlets, 2 languages

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

124 OF 6 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersIT · FRtranslated6 outlets covering

Tuttosport broke it · 12h

Juve, watch Licina: goal and show in Coppa Italia! Cremonese eliminates Parma but Giampaolo gets sacked

The Greyreds overcome the Ducals at the Tardini led by the former Juventus player: now Como awaits. Apart from the defeat, the other former Juventus player Daffara also performed well

5 outlets, 2 languages

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

134 OF 5 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYBenchManagers & the benchMatches & resultsIT · FRtranslated5 outlets covering

Football365 reports · 8h · AS broke it →

Fulham secure bargain deal for Bundesliga midfielder as Arbeloa lands third Real Madrid raid

Fulham have secured the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson as well as making a third addition from Real Madrid this summer.

5 outlets, 3 languages

3 independent of 5 outlets covering.

143 OF 5 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersYouth & academyES · PT · EN5 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 45h

The two obstacles facing Jadon Sancho with former Man United outcast closing in on potential return to Borussia Dortmund

Sancho, who joined Man United from Dortmund in a £73m deal in 2021, has been tipped to have a third spell with the Bundesliga side but would reportedly need to agree to two conditions.

3 outlets, 2 languages

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

163 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYInjuryTransfersEN · FR3 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 4d

How to fix Liverpool's leaky midfield: Snap up a new No 6, the unpalatable Florian Wirtz option, change the roles of Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong or bring in the academy kid who lit up pre-season

Liverpool may be on the verge of splashing over £100m on their Mo Salah replacement with the French winger Bradley Barcola on his way in, but he won't solve their midfield muddle.

2 outlets, 2 languages

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

222 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferMatches & resultsYouth & academyEN · ES2 outlets covering

Inside World Football broke it · 21h

FSHF condemns violent attack on assistant referee

September 1 - The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has issued a strong condemnation after Vllaznia President Alban Xhaferri physically struck one of the assistant referees following his side’s draw with AF Elbasani.

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.

241 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVEResultRefereeing & VAREN1 outlet covering

Football Italia broke it · 12h

Official: Monza buy Zeballos from Boca Juniors, leaving 40 per cent sale clause

Monza have officially purchased Exequiel Zeballos in an unusual deal worth €4m, leaving a 40 per cent sell-on clause to Boca Juniors, after he had been targeted by Napoli. The wide striker had been a confirmed target for Napoli, with the player seemingly agreeing personal terms and refusing to sign a new contract in Argentina to push through the transfer.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Football Italia has this so far.

251 OUTLET ONLYContractSouth AmericaEN1 outlet covering

The business

11 stories

KingFut reports · 2d · RMC Sport — Football broke it →

Egypt emerges as a key node in Infantino adviser’s trail

Mario Gallavotti, an adviser to Gianni Infantino, reportedly helped build FIFA’s Saudi relationship and exercised extensive influence at CAF. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has become one of Gianni Infantino’s clearest defenders during FIFA’s governance crisis.

3 outlets, 3 languages

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

273 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYGovernanceGianni InfantinoEN · FR · NL3 outlets covering

iSportConnect broke it · 6d

DAZN Makes Major U.S. Expansion Move With EverPass Media Acquisition

DAZN is significantly expanding its presence in the U.S. sports media market with the acquisition of EverPass Media, strengthening its position in the fast-growing commercial sports streaming sector. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. As part of the deal, the NFL, TKO and RedBird Capital Partners, which are investors in EverPass, will […]

2 outlets

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

282 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyDAZNOwnership & M&AEN2 outlets covering

Inside World Football broke it · 19h

RC Lens bring in new minority investors to help fund stadium redevelopment

September 1 - RC Lens have brought two new minority investors into the club, with Entrepreneur Equity Partners (EEP) and local businessman Jean-Paul Lempereur taking a combined 16.72% stake and fresh capital earmarked entirely for the redevelopment of Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

1 outlet

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

31TOO FEW SOURCES TO JUDGEMoneyStadiums & infrastructureEN1 outlet covering

The Swiss Ramble broke it · 23h

EFL Championship Finances 2016-25

Last week I looked at how finances have developed in the Premier League over the last ten years, but today’s article will focus on the EFL Championship over the same period, looking at all the available metrics, such as profit/(loss), revenue, expenses, debt, transfers, cash flow and owner funding.

1 outlet

Single source. Only The Swiss Ramble has this so far.

321 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVEMoneyClub finance & PSREN1 outlet covering

BBC Sport — Football broke it · 21 Aug

Why don't Chelsea or Sunderland have a shirt sponsor?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team look at why Chelsea and Sunderland are the only Premier League clubs without a front-of-shirt sponsor.

4 outlets, 2 languages

Cascade. 4 outlets, 2 independent. Broken by BBC Sport — Football; the rest are retyping it.

33ONE SOURCE, MANY OUTLETSMoneySponsorship & partnershipsBetting & gamblingEN · IT4 outlets covering

Insider Sport broke it · 19h

Is enforcement enough to stop £700m sports piracy losses?

New research estimates that illegal streaming accounts for around £700m in lost revenue for the UK live sports industry each year. The figure is noted in The Price of Piracy , a report produced by WPI Economics and backed by organisations including the BBC , the Premier League , Formula 1 , Sky and the City of London Police .

1 outlet

Echo of The Price. 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 REPORTMoneyAnti-piracy & illegal streamingEN1 outlet covering

Off The Pitch broke it · 2d

Monday briefing: Chelsea agree front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with Circle

Monday briefing: Chelsea agree front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with Circle Mads Mon, 08/31/2026 - 04:30 Back to overview Monday briefing: Chelsea agree front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with Circle IMAGO 31 August 2026 - 4:30 AM Chelsea have agreed a one-year front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with US financial technology company Circle, ending their search for a main shirt partner.

1 outlet

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

35TOO FEW SOURCES TO JUDGEMoneySponsorship & partnershipsEN1 outlet covering

zerozero.pt broke it · 14h

The best of the matchday 4: do you agree with the choices?

ZeroZero gathers the best ratings from each matchday weekly. In 2026/2027, as in the previous year, we present the highest ratings of Liga Portugal Betclic players, according to our algorithm, which analyzes and considers all individual statistics of the protagonists.

1 outlet

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

361 OUTLET ONLYGovernancePTtranslated1 outlet covering

Sport Industry Group broke it · 5d

Everton launch Castore third kit

Everton and Castore have released the club’s 2026-27 third kit with new commercial partner branding . Everton’s latest Castore shirt incorporates CMC Markets as the club’s Main Partner and Stake.com as its Sleeve Partner, bringing the two brands together on the Premier League team’s third kit for the new season. The green kit went on sale on 27 August through Everton’s online store and physical retail locations.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Sport Industry Group has this so far.

371 OUTLET ONLYMoneyMerchandising & kitsEN1 outlet covering

Also today

25 stories

Daily Mail Football broke it · 3d

Liverpool's imminent £123m signing Bradley Barcola sharpens up before mega-money Anfield switch as barber confirms move is ON - as PSG star travels to Merseyside for medical

The French star's barber signalled preparations were in full flow ahead of Barcola's move to Liverpool, which will be the most expensive signing of the summer transfer window.

9 outlets, 4 languages

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

388 OF 9 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersEN · FR · DE · ES9 outlets covering

Football365 broke it · 13h

Chelsea ‘deal off’ as Monaco respond to ‘second offer’ for Camara and Kone ‘decision made’

Chelsea have finalised a deal with Manchester City to sell Enzo Fernandez, but they are reportedly struggling to replace the centre-midfielder.

10 outlets, 3 languages

Echo of Fabrizio Romano. 10 outlets, but they are downstream of one off-platform report. Only 7 added anything of their own. Coverage volume here is not evidence.

39ONE SOURCE, MANY OUTLETSTransferTransfersEN · FR · ES10 outlets covering

Soccer America reports · 4h · L'Équipe — Football broke it →

DEADLINE DAY: Folarin Balogun’s $55 million deal ends in shambles

Things with Folarin Balogun often get complicated. The USMNT star's on-again, off-again move from Monaco to Everton did not go through Tuesday night. And it created problems with deals involving Manchester United, Chelsea and Cruz Azul, far away in Mexico

8 outlets, 3 languages

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

406 OF 8 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersInternationals & tournamentsFR · EN · ES8 outlets covering

The Guardian — Football reports · 8h · So Foot broke it →

Sunderland pip Crystal Palace in battle of the private jets to land Malick Fofana

Both clubs send planes to France to acquire Lyon winger Sunderland submit deal sheet for £31m transfer Sunderland and Crystal Palace were involved in an extraordinary deadline-day tug of war that concluded with Malick Fofana agreeing to swap Lyon for the Stadium of Light in a club-record £31m move.

8 outlets, 2 languages

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

416 OF 8 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersFR · EN8 outlets covering

BBC Sport — Africa broke it · 35h

Man City agree £65m deal for Everton's Ndiaye

Manchester City agree a deal worth a minimum £60m to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.

8 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.

425 OF 7 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersMatches & resultsEN · FR · PT · TR7 outlets covering

The Athletic (NYT) broke it · 9h

Tottenham sign Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea

Mudryk last played a competitive game for Chelsea in November 2024.

8 outlets, 5 languages

Cascade. 8 outlets, 4 independent. Broken by The Athletic (NYT); the rest are retyping it.

45ONE SOURCE, MANY OUTLETSTransferTransfersIntegrity & corruptionEN · NL · PT · FR · DE8 outlets covering

Sport Industry Group broke it · 19h

Shorts: Gillian Anderson, Lloyds Tour Britain, Mercury13

Gillian Anderson has invested in Crux Football, adding another high-profile name to the ownership group focused on building and investing in women’s football clubs across Europe.

2 outlets, 2 languages

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

462 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLY—Ownership & M&AEN · ES2 outlets covering

The Athletic (NYT) reports · 12h · Backheeled broke it →

MLS teams to fully participate in U.S. Open Cup for first time since 2023

LAFC celebrates the championship victory against Sporting Kansas City following the US Open Cup Final at BMO Stadium in 2024.

3 outlets, 2 languages

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

47OFFICIALResultUSA & MLSInternationals & tournamentsEN · PT3 outlets covering

Sports Video Group broke it · 16h

Oregon, Big Ten Network and DAZN Make Ducks Football Available Free in Japan

The University of Oregon, Big Ten Network, and DAZN have announced a content and distribution partnership that will make Oregon football available to fans in Japan and other international markets. The effort builds on Oregon’s summer trip to Tokyo for the Tokyo Oregon Football Showcase. Oregon’s home game against Portland State on September 18 at 7:30 p.m.

2 outlets

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

482 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLY—DAZNEN2 outlets covering

Sportcal broke it · 21h

SBS once again retains exclusive FIFA World Cup rights for 2030 tournament

After its successful coverage of soccer's flagship FIFA World Cup 2026, SBS, the Australian public-service broadcaster, has confirmed the acquisition of the rights to the men's 2030 edition.

2 outlets

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

492 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLY—Media & broadcast rightsInternationals & tournamentsEN2 outlets covering

Ole broke it · 5h

He had been accused of attempted murder and injured the same player again

Kaio Jorge, from Cruzeiro, had been questioned by Atlético Mineiro's lawyer over the injury to Ruan. The attacker, in the Copa Brasil rematch, sent the defender to the showers again. The Galo advanced to the semi after beating 2 1.

2 outlets, 2 languages

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

51TOO FEW SOURCES TO JUDGEInjurySouth AmericaMatches & resultsES · PTtranslated2 outlets covering

Hürriyet — Spor broke it · 22h

Trabzonspor in the losses

In the 3'th week of the Super Lig, Trabzonspor, who lost 2-1 away to Amed Sportif Faaliyetler, failed to reflect their dominance on the scoreboard despite completing the match with 60 percent ball possession. The burgundy-blues, who completed the match with 8 shots, played one of the 3 matches in which they took the fewest shots in the league under Teknik Direktör Fatih Tekke management.

2 outlets

1 independent of 2 outlets covering.

521 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYBenchManagers & the benchTRtranslated2 outlets covering

Sports Video Group broke it · 17h

Eluvio Selected to Power Pasifika+ Streaming Service for Pacific Island Communities

Eluvio has announced it was selected to power Pasifika+, a new direct-to-consumer streaming service for Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited (PCBL). Pasifika+ will extend the reach of Pasifika TV to Pacific Island diaspora communities and fans globally, including in New Zealand, Australia, and the U.S. Pricing and availability details will be announced by PCBL later this year.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Sports Video Group has this so far.

531 OUTLET ONLY—Streaming & OTTEN1 outlet covering

Advanced Television broke it · 24h

DAZN scores LaLiga rights across Sub-Saharan Africa

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has secured the rights to broadcast LaLiga football across Sub-Saharan Africa for the next three seasons – from 2026/27 through to the end of the 2028/29 season. Effective immediately, DAZN’s users will have access to all 380 top flight LaLiga matches each season, available live and on-demand across 48 markets […]

1 outlet

Single source. Only Advanced Television has this so far.

541 OUTLET ONLY—LALIGADAZNMedia & broadcast rightsEN1 outlet covering

Sportcal broke it · 18h

SIT continues NFL fan engagement push with Buccaneers partnership

Expanding its coverage of American football’s elite NFL, the Sports Illustrated Tickets (SIT) operator has struck a new fan engagement-focused tie-up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Sportcal has this so far.

571 OUTLET ONLY—Fan engagement & productsEN1 outlet covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 2d

Dignity in the face of tragedy: Sons of A66 victim PC Matthew Blades walk out as mascots for Manchester United as they take on Ipswich Town

PCs Matthew Blades, 37, and Tom Clough, 38, died alongside five young occupants of a VW Passat that was travelling on the wrong side of a dual carriageway on Saturday, August 22.

2 outlets

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

582 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLY—Safety, security & fan conductUSA & MLSWomen's footballEN2 outlets covering

Broadband TV News broke it · 20h

Broadcast Solutions deploys AI-powered camera system for Franz Beckenbauer Supercup

German systems integrator Broadcast Solutions has deployed an AI-powered camera automation system from Studio Automated in combination with an Egripment HotHead 3 remote head for the international tactical feed of the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. The match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern München was played at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund on 22 August 2026.

1 outlet

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

59DOWNSTREAM OF ONE REPORT—AI in footballEN1 outlet covering

Insider Sport reports · 5d · FAZ — Sport broke it →

UEFA drops FIFA boycott threat and pursues criminal legal action against Infantino

Update – 15:50 | 27 August, 2026: UEFA is preparing to take legal action against FIFA and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. UEFA is taking legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA, according to documents seen by several publications. The documents reportedly request evidence which will be used in legal proceedings in Switzerland.

2 outlets, 2 languages

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

612 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLY—Gianni InfantinoLegal & courtsDE · EN2 outlets covering

TVBEurope broke it · 4d

New Scotflix streaming platform takes the Hiway

A streaming platform dedicated to Scottish content will debut next month at the Scottish Screenwriters Festival in Glasgow. Featuring content made in Scotland, by Scottish creators or centred on Scottish subjects, Scotflix aims to ensure full ownership of IP is retained by creators.

1 outlet

Single source. Only TVBEurope has this so far.

621 OUTLET ONLY—Streaming & OTTEN1 outlet covering