# talkSPORT The world's biggest sports radio station Page: Feed: --- ## [EFL player handed retrospective two-match ban after handball goal in first of its kind ruling](https://talksport.com/football/4527238/efl-championship-fa-ban-aune-heggebo-west-brom/) _2026-08-20 · Ciaran Wiseman_ West Brom striker Aune Heggebo has been handed a two-match ban by the FA in a ‘first of its kind’ ruling. The forward has been suspended for ‘successfully deceiving a match official’ in his side’s controversial 2-1 win over Norwich City . Heggebo has been handed a two-match ban by the FA for his handball goal against Norwich Alamy Heggebo scored the Baggies’ opening goal in their away victory at… ## [Aston Villa have £20m bid to sign England international as potential Ezri Konsa replacement rejected](https://talksport.com/football/4527219/aston-villa-taylor-hardwood-bellis-bid-ezri-konsa-transfer-news/) _2026-08-20 · Robert Calcutt_ Aston Villa have had an £18million, plus £2m in add-ons bid for Taylor Harwood-Bellis rejected by Southampton, talkSPORT understands. Villa are looking to sign a new centre-back before the end of the summer transfer window on September 1 as Ezri Konsa is on course to leave. Villa’s first offer is some £10million below Southampton’s valuation of the player Getty Premier League champions Arsenal are… ## [Brighton CEO refuses to comment Manchester United’s pursuit of Carlos Baleba](https://talksport.com/football/4527030/brighton-ceo-man-utd-carlos-baleba-transfer/) _2026-08-20 · Ciaran Wiseman_ Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has confirmed the world’s biggest clubs have shown interest in Carlos Baleba. However, he refused to comment when asked about Manchester United’s pursuit of the midfielder. United are in advanced talks with Brighton over a deal for Baleba Getty talkSPORT revealed on Wednesday that the Red Devils are in advanced talks with Brighton to sign Baleba. It comes after… ## [Brazilian sources expecting imminent Endrick bid from Premier League giants](https://talksport.com/football/4526785/endrick-liverpool-brazilian-sources-expecting-imminent-bid/) _2026-08-20 · Tom Hancock_ Liverpool are poised to make a move for Real Madrid starlet Endrick, according to sources in Brazil. South American football expert Tim Vickery told talkSPORT a substantial bid from the Reds for the 20-year-old striker is being rumoured. Endrick featured for Brazil at this summer’s World Cup Getty Is an Endrick exit on the cards? Endrick joined Real Madrid from Brazilian club Palmeiras in 2024… ## [Jaxson Dart pulled from massive brawl in Giants-Dolphins practice as punches thrown](https://talksport.com/nfl/4527044/giants-dolphins-brawl-jaxson-dart-held-back-jamies-winston/) _2026-08-20 · Alex Worth_ Tension had been building throughout the New York Giants joint practice with the Miami Dolphins and it exploded in dramatic fashion Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III took exception to a late hit from a Dolphins defensive back, and a scrum quickly formed. A huge fight broke out between the Giants offense and Dolphins defense at training camp Instagram / anthony\_rivardo Backup quarterback… ## [Liverpool have £50m bid for injured Premier League winger rejected](https://talksport.com/football/4527011/liverpool-yankuba-minteh-offer-rejected-brighton-transfers/) _2026-08-20 · Jack Cunningham_ Liverpool have seen a £50million offer for Brighton and Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh turned down, talkSPORT understands. The approach from the Reds was immediately rebuffed by the Seagulls, and Liverpool are now contemplating a second bid for the currently injured forward. Minteh has established himself as a dangerous winger Getty Liverpool are looking to add some more wingers before the end… ## [York Ebor Festival day 3 tips (August 21, 2026)](https://talksport.com/betting/4526171/york-ebor-festival-day-3-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Betting Reporter_ Another brilliant days racing ahead with the speedsters taking centre stage in the Nunthorpe. It looks an open renewal so plenty of value on offer! The Lonsdale Cup also looks a good race where Caballo De Mar will likely prove tough to beat if back to his best. I know George Scott is really looking forward to running him and the rain would have to be a big plus to his chances too. Quick York Ebor… ## [Mikel Arteta reveals Myles Lewis-Skelly’s Arsenal future has been decided](https://talksport.com/football/4526345/arsenal-mikel-arteta-myles-lewis-skelly-future-transfer-news/) _2026-08-20 · Jake Lambourne_ Mikel Arteta has emphatically declared that Myles Lewis-Skelly will remain at Arsenal beyond the summer. It was reported last week how the versatile Hale End graduate had been offered to Chelsea and Manchester United . Lewis-Skelly starred in his last Arsenal outing to help them win the Community Shield Getty Both clubs had previously been made aware of Lewis-Skelly’s potential availability, with… ## [Ronaldinho to come out of retirement at age 46 for third-tier Italian club](https://talksport.com/football/4526557/ronaldinho-comes-out-of-retirement-signs-for-ravenna/) _2026-08-20 · Tom Hancock_ Brazilian icon Ronaldinho is set to come out of retirement and sign for Italian Serie C side Ravenna, aged 46. The World Cup and Ballon d’Or-winning superstar had hung up his boots back in 2018 after a brief spell with Fluminense in 2015. Ronaldinho starred alongside Ronaldo and Rivaldo as Brazil lifted the World Cup in 2002 AFP But The Athletic report that he has arrived in Italy to resume his… ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/liV7Wm6mC7KD) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [6 Scores Challenge: Win £250,000 with bet365’s free-to-play predictor game](https://talksport.com/betting/4526859/6-scores-challenge-bet365-free-to-play-predictor-game/) _2026-08-20 · Will Stanley_ The new eagerly awaited Premier League season kicks off this weekend and bet365 are offering customers £250,000, which can be won by playing their free-to-play predictor game. The free-to-play game now offers £2 Bet Credits for two correct predictions and three correct predictions earns players £5 Bet Credits. Four or five correct scores still confirm a share of £10,000 or £20,000! bet365 betting…