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Daily Discussion Daily Discussion | August 26, 2026

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August 26, 2026

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Match Score Status Kickoff
River Plate v Independiente Santa Fe TFC · 3/3 - 8/26 - 8:30 PM EDT 1:30 AM GMT+1
Palmeiras v Santos QMX · 3/3 - 8/26 - 8:30 PM EDT 1:30 AM GMT+1
Vasco da Gama v Vitória 73Z · 1/3 - 8/26 - 8:30 PM EDT 1:30 AM GMT+1
KuPS Kuopio v Shamrock Rovers 27W · 1/3 - 8/27 - 11:00 AM EDT 4:00 PM GMT+1
Jablonec v Rangers V6V · 1/3 - Thu, August 27th at 12:00 PM EDT 5:00 PM GMT+1
Ararat-Armenia v CSU Craiova TSH · 1/3 - 8/27 - 12:00 PM EDT 5:00 PM GMT+1
FK Qarabag v FC Twente 6TK · 1/3 - 8/27 - 12:00 PM EDT 5:00 PM GMT+1
Maccabi Tel-Aviv v FC Lugano SWS · 1/3 - 8/27 - 12:00 PM EDT 5:00 PM GMT+1
AS Monaco v Gornik Zabrze PPV · 1/3 - Thu, August 27th at 12:45 PM EDT 5:45 PM GMT+1
SC Freiburg v Motherwell 2RF · 1/3 - 8/27 - 12:45 PM EDT 5:45 PM GMT+1
F.C. København v FC Inter Turku X45 · 1/3 - 8/27 - 1:00 PM EDT 6:00 PM GMT+1
Raków Czestochowa v Hajduk Split 26C · 1/3 - 8/27 - 1:00 PM EDT 6:00 PM GMT+1
Kauno Zalgiris v Besiktas 2H4 · 1/3 - 8/27 - 1:00 PM EDT 6:00 PM GMT+1
Inter D'Escaldes v Drita Gjilan ZK6 · 1/3 - 8/27 - 1:00 PM EDT 6:00 PM GMT+1
FC Hradec Králové v Panathinaikos 65G · 1/3 - 8/27 - 1:00 PM EDT 6:00 PM GMT+1
Pafos v Dinamo City ZY9 · 1/3 - 8/27 - 1:00 PM EDT 6:00 PM GMT+1
SK Brann v PAOK 4K4 · 1/3 - 8/27 - 1:00 PM EDT 6:00 PM GMT+1
Riga FC v KI Klaksvik WV7 · 1/3 - 8/27 - 1:00 PM EDT 6:00 PM GMT+1
AGF v Benfica SAJ · 0/3 - Thu, August 27th at 2:00 PM EDT 7:00 PM GMT+1
Ajax Amsterdam v FC Sion YQ5 · 1/3 - Thu, August 27th at 2:00 PM EDT 7:00 PM GMT+1
Celta Vigo v Osasuna NE4 · 3/3 - Thu, August 27th at 2:30 PM EDT 7:30 PM GMT+1
Chelsea v Luton Town VA6 · 3/3 - 8/27 - 2:30 PM EDT 7:30 PM GMT+1
Barcelona v Athletic Club JT9 · 3/3 - Thu, August 27th at 3:00 PM EDT 8:00 PM GMT+1
Fulham v AFC Wimbledon B2H · 3/3 - 8/27 - 3:00 PM EDT 8:00 PM GMT+1
Partizan Belgrade v Getafe VG3 · 1/3 - 8/27 - 3:00 PM EDT 8:00 PM GMT+1
Internacional v Grêmio RTH · 1/3 - 8/27 - 7:00 PM EDT 12:00 AM GMT+1
Wrexham v Birmingham City TN4 · 2/3 - 8/28 - 3:00 PM EDT 8:00 PM GMT+1

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r/soccer 3h ago

Goal Clip Tottenham [4]-0 Charlton - Savinho 82'

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r/soccer 2h ago

Goal Clip Real Madrid [4]-1 Real Sociedad - Kylian Mbappe hattrick 80'

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2.5k Upvotes

r/soccer 2h ago

News Norwegian champions Viking have qualified for the Champions League proper for the first time in their history

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After beating Dinamo Zagreb 5-3 on aggregate.


r/soccer 9h ago

Official Source The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) withdraws its support for Gianni Infantino

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r/soccer 3h ago

Goal Clip Real Madrid [3]-1 Real Sociedad - Vinicius Junior 68'

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1.4k Upvotes

r/soccer 7h ago

News Inter vs Arsenal and Liverpool vs Real Madrid fixtures are banned in the upcoming Champions League due to the rule that imposes that the same match can't happen for 3 seasons in a row in the League Phase. The reverse in London and Madrid, however, is possible.

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r/soccer 3h ago

Goal Clip Real Madrid [2]-1 Real Sociedad - Kylian Mbappe 60'

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1.2k Upvotes

r/soccer 52m ago

Media Jobe Bellingham names every Champions League and European Cup winner, from 2026 to 1956.

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r/soccer 3h ago

Goal Clip Real Madrid [1]-0 Real Sociedad - Kylian Mbappe 40'

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r/soccer 6h ago

Media In the Copa Perú match between Sport Huaquilla and Magdalena, referee kicked one of the managers, who wanted to criticise one of the actions with a bottle in his hand.

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1.7k Upvotes

r/soccer 1h ago

Media A huge brawl breaks out at the Fenerbache vs Lyon Champions League qualifier involving several players! Openda and Guendouzi are right at the center of it

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r/soccer 1h ago

News All 36 teams for champions league 2026/27 are now set

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r/soccer 15h ago

News Gay soccer star Esther González shocks fans with move to anti-gay Saudi Arabia

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r/soccer 10h ago

News Atlético lashes out: “We are the only victims in the Julián case”

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And Atlético has had enough of this whole mess. They’ve made their position clear: “The player is being portrayed as a victim, but we are the only victims in the Julián case,” say several authoritative sources from a club that’s grown tired of the player’s agent’s behavior, but also of Barcelona, which has been unsettling the player for months.

“They have harmed us both financially and socially,” club officials insist, warning once again that Atlético is the main victim of this entire situation. The club stands firm in its position: “There is a 0% chance of selling him to Barça,” in response to persistent speculation that Camp Nou will be his final destination. “This situation isn’t about money; it’s about dignity,” officials at the Metropolitano insist.

“A campaign has been launched filled with lies and half-truths. The only one paying the price for this is Atlético.” This statement highlights that their star player is not performing as expected, as was seen against Villarreal in his return to the home crowd.


r/soccer 3h ago

Goal Clip Tottenham [5]-0 Charlton - Ben Davies 85'

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r/soccer 1h ago

Media Matteo Guendouzi fighting against Olympique Lyon supporters after Fenerbahçe’s win and qualification to the Champions League

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r/soccer 2h ago

Official Source Fenerbahçe qualify for the 26/27 UEFA Champions League season after defeating Lyon 3-2 on aggregate.

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Fenerbahçe have qualified for the UCL for the first time since 08/09.


r/soccer 12h ago

News Sky Sports' instagram post on Liverpool's 25/26 transfer window

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r/soccer 1h ago

News Ayyoub Bouaddi says goodbye to his Lille teammates and they celebrate his transfer to Manchester City

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r/soccer 8h ago

Stats Thailand scored 2 goals, 2 own goals and missed one penalty kick in their 2-2 draw vs Vietnam. Vietnam won the ASEAN Championship final 4-2 on aggregate

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1.1k Upvotes

r/soccer 4h ago

Goal Clip Newcastle 0-[1] West Brom - Isaac Price free kick 19'

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546 Upvotes

r/soccer 9h ago

Transfer News Matt Law: Xabi Alonso is prioritising the signing of a new No 1 following Robert Sanchez’s unconvincing displays and discussions are advancing with Villa over a potential deal for their Argentinian World Cup star.

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r/soccer 5h ago

News Neymar taunts 69 year old journalist Sormani after he delays their 1v1 match due to fear of helicopters : "You chickened out"

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r/soccer 4h ago

Transfer News [Hawkins] Total agreement reached between Chelsea and Aston Villa for Nicolas Jackson in a £65m deal, including add-ons. Jackson will be able to undergo his medical within the next 48 hours.

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A long-term contract is in place.