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• 🔥 A red line and unjustifiable, UEFA hits out over Balogun case

  06-07-2026 11:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 A red line and unjustifiable, UEFA hits out over Balogun caseOpen war at the top of world football. UEFA has issued an extremely harsh official statement against FIFA following the controversial decision to suspend the red-card sanction against U.S. forward Folarin Balogun. The European governing body was unequivocal in saying that the measure "has crossed a red line" and casts doubt on the fairness of the tournament.This clash is not an isolated incident, but rather the highest point
  
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• This time, no fax machine! Bundesliga club had two Deadline Day mishaps

  09-09-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This time, no fax machine! Bundesliga club had two Deadline Day mishapsCologne’s transfer almost fell through on deadline day. The deal for Borna Sosa was only finalized three minutes before the deadline. On the final day of the summer transfer window, FC had to deal with several mishaps, recalling the failed Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting deal in 2011.Back then, Cologne’s fax machine was broken, which meant the documents reached the DFL too late. The move collapsed, and the Billy Goats be
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona starting lineup against Feyenoord | UEFA Champions League

  09-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona starting lineup against Feyenoord | UEFA Champions LeagueAfter making an excellent start to their La Liga campaign, FC Barcelona will be aiming to carry that momentum forward as they get set to begin their UEFA Champions League journey later today.The Blaugrana take on Dutch side Feyenoord in their first European league phase game of the season at the Spotify Camp Nou, targeting another victory to make it five in five in all competitions in 2026/27.With kickoff little over a
  
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• 🚨 Barcelona v Feyenoord: official line-ups, Rodri starts

  09-09-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Barcelona v Feyenoord: official line-ups, Rodri startsAnother emotion-filled evening at Camp Nou and across Europe.FC Barcelona gets the ball rolling this Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. The Catalan club hosts Feyenoord, the 1970 European champion, at Camp Nou.Hansi Flick’s starting XI has just been announced. Rodri and Karim Adeyemi are making their first Champions League starts for the Blaugrana.Fermín López is on the bench despite his masterclass last weekend against Vale
  
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• 🚨 XIs named as Barça host Feyenoord, Viking make UCL return vs Stuttgart

  09-09-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 XIs named as Barça host Feyenoord, Viking make UCL return vs StuttgartToday's UCL Fixtures 2026-09-09T15:41:42ZHansi Flick and Giovanni van Bronckhorst have named their XIs for Barcelona vs Feyenoord! 2026-09-09T15:21:47ZWelcome to our continuing live blog coverage of the opening match week of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League.Strap in for a number of tasty encounters this evening, including holders PSG in action against Yaya Touré's Slovan Bratislava, last year's finalis
  
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• Liverpool considered moves for Chelsea man and PSG star this summer

  09-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool considered moves for Chelsea man and PSG star this summerLiverpool Moves for Palestra and Mendes Reveal Richard Hughes Transfer PlanTransfer windows are generally remembered for what happened. There is, though, another version of recruitment history, one constructed from the deals that were considered, explored and eventually abandoned.In Richard Hughes’ case at Liverpool, that alternative history contains two particularly intriguing names: Marco Palestra and Nuno Mendes.The Athl
  
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• Rochdale give head coach Watson vote of confidence

  09-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rochdale's board of directors have given head coach Ian Watson a vote of confidence after a poor start to the season.The 40-year-old took over as Dale boss in June after Jim McNulty's departure for Stockport County and has overseen just five league matches so far.The club are sitting just outside the League Two relegation zone on goal difference with three points from a possible 15.Watson moved from National League North club South Shields and is experiencing his first taste of EFL management wi
  
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• Real Madrid dressing room not worried over missing clear-cut goalscoring chances

  09-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid dressing room not worried over missing clear-cut goalscoring chancesReal Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu are beginning to grow frustrated by the chances being missed – something that they made very clear during last night’s narrow 2-1 win over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League.But, according to MARCA, there is no alarm or worry inside the locker room. Mourinho and his players believe they are creating enough opportunities and are confident the goals will come.
  
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• Gasperini: ‘Roma curious to face the best teams in Champions League’

  09-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: ‘Roma curious to face the best teams in Champions League’Gian Piero Gasperini admits Roma are ‘curious to measure ourselves up against the best teams’ in the Champions League, starting with a trip to Fenerbahce.It kicks off at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul on Thursday at 17.45 UK time (18.45 CEST).The Giallorossi head into European competition after winning all three of their Serie A matches so far this season, even if the 2-1 comeback win over Atalan
  
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• Arsenal Starting XI vs Napoli: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  09-09-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Starting XI vs Napoli: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupArsenal vs Napoli Predicted XI: Arteta Weighs Rotation for Champions League OpenerMikel Arteta has a decision to make in Naples. Arsenal start another Champions League campaign on Wednesday night, and the issue is simple enough, rotate now or trust the same core again.Last season offered encouragement and regret in equal measure. Arsenal won all eight league phase matches and went through the competition without losing in 90
  
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• Andoni Iraola has already made his decision on future of ‘strong’ defender

  09-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola has already made his decision on future of ‘strong’ defenderAndoni Iraola made a fair few changes to Liverpool's squad during the summer transfer window. The Spaniard welcomed four new players through the Anfield doors and, although this is a decent number of signings, it still feels like the Reds could've done with bringing more in.There are still a couple of gaping holes among their first-team squad that could do with filling but for now, the former Bournemouth boss n
  
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• 'Spoke brilliantly' but Liverpool fans torn on Mac Allister contract comments

  09-09-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexis Mac Allister has made over 150 appearances for Liverpool [Getty Images]Did Alexis Mac Allister strike the right tone when he told the media about his contract situation with Liverpool?The Argentine midfielder has a deal with the Reds until 2028, but said on Tuesday that he is "very sad" not to have received a new contract in the summer after team-mates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch penned new agreements.The public approach to stalling contract dealings is nothing new at Liverpoo
  
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• Mourinho’s two-part message to Real Madrid players after 2-1 win vs Inter Milan

  09-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho’s two-part message to Real Madrid players after 2-1 win vs Inter MilanReal Madrid managed to pull through and secure a narrow 2-1 victory over Inter Milan on Tuesday night in the UEFA Champions League.The performance was far from their best, with the Nerazzurri causing plenty of problems for Real Madrid, while they were also guilty of missing a large number of chances in the final third.Nevertheless, according to AS, the coaching staff, led by manager Jose Mourinho, see a lot of p
  
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• Liverpool Starting XI vs Atletico Madrid: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  09-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Starting XI vs Atletico Madrid: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupLiverpool team news vs Atletico: predicted line-up as Frimpong eyes European recallLiverpool begin their Champions League campaign with a selection question that reaches beyond who starts against Atletico Madrid. For a side adapting to Iraola’s demands, Wednesday’s meeting at Anfield offers an early examination of how effectively fresh legs can complement growing partnerships.The match preview reports n
  
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• How Juventus could line up against Sassuolo amid injury crisis

  09-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Juventus could line up against Sassuolo amid injury crisisLuciano Spalletti has limited options in central midfield with just two players available for the next match against Sassuolo: here’s how the Bianconeri could line up at the Mapei Stadium.Juventus will visit Sassuolo on Sunday night, but are currently preparing for their trip to Reggio Emilia without nine first-team players.PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 11: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus controls the ball against Tommaso Cassandro o
  
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• Watkins money allows Exeter to plan ahead - Taylor

  09-09-2026 16:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ollie Watkins has scored one goal in three games since moving to Al-Hilal from Aston Villa [Getty Images]Exeter City manager Matt Taylor hopes the unexpected windfall from Ollie Watkins' move to the Saudi Pro League can help the club plan for the long term.The Grecians could earn as much as £2m from Watkins' £51m transfer from Al Hilal to Aston Villa.Under Fifa's solidarity payment mechanism, a proportion of any transfer fee is distributed to clubs involved in training and developing
  
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• The Rwandan eyeing Champions League history against Man Utd

  09-09-2026 16:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joy-Lance Mickels is set to be the first player from Rwanda to feature in the Champions League proper [Getty Images]Joy-Lance Mickels has been a Manchester United fan since childhood, and on Thursday the Rwanda international will fulfil a lifelong dream.The 32-year-old is expected to start up front when Azerbaijani side Sabah travel to the home of the Red Devils in the opening round of the league phase of this year's Champions League (20:00 BST)."I watch every [Man Utd] game when I can," he told
  
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• Carrick explains Shaw's Man Utd training absence

  09-09-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw in action during the 2-2 draw at Everton [Getty Images]Debate around Manchester United's left-back position has been raging all summer.The fundamental point is that while Luke Shaw started all 38 Premier League games last season, and the first three this, it was going to be stretch to imagine the 31-year-old would navigate through a 60-game campaign.Now United head coach Michael Carrick has given an insight into how Shaw played so often.Last season, Carrick'
  
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• Erling Haaland accuses Porto player of grabbing his bum during heated confrontation

  09-09-2026 16:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland alleged that Porto’s Pablo Rosario grabbed his bottom during Manchester City’s heated Champions League victory at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday.The two players were involved in a tense exchange during stoppage time of a tumultuous match, following an earlier confrontation in the tunnel at half-time.The dispute occurred shortly after the 26-year-old Norway striker scored his second goal of the league-phase fixture to secure a 2-0 win.Haaland was fouled by Rosario, pr
  
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• FSG employee hailed genius has to be retained regardless of Liverpool appointment

  09-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FSG employee hailed genius has to be retained regardless of Liverpool appointmentHughes Successor Ready Made In House?Liverpool’s search for a new sporting director inevitably encourages a discussion about promotion. Find the smartest person within the building, give them greater responsibility and allow them to climb.Pedro Marques presents Liverpool with a rather different question. What happens when somebody is already regarded as exceptional at precisely the job they are doing?Speaking
  
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• 📸 Liverpool – Atlético: the combined XI ⚔️

  09-09-2026 16:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Liverpool – Atlético: the combined XI ⚔️An XI, two very high-level squads, and inevitably a few luxury omissions.For the Champions League league phase clash between Liverpool and Atlético Madrid, we selected the eleven players who, in our view, deserve to start in a combined team.Alexis Mac Allister, Ademola Lookman and Cody Gakpo are among those who miss out because of this fierce competition.Pablo Barrios, the Colchoneros’ rough diamond, joins D
  
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• Laporta talks Pedri, Raphinha, Gavi, Ballon d’Or, Barcelona captaincy, Champions League ambitions: ‘The main objective’

  09-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laporta talks Pedri, Raphinha, Gavi, Ballon d’Or, Barcelona captaincy, Champions League ambitions: ‘The main objective’FC Barcelona and Feyenoord meet at the Spotify Camp Nou this evening, with both sides beginning their 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaigns. Before kick-off, representatives from the two clubs attended the traditional directors’ lunch, with club president Joan Laporta leading the Barcelona delegation.At that time, the Barça chief took some time t
  
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• Vrancken has captured imagination of Hearts fans

  09-09-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]There was a sense of inevitability about Hearts' late winner against Dundee on Sunday.Given the trajectory of recent weeks, Hearts' comeback from an early deficit felt more a matter of when than if.Much of the credit for Hearts' recent form must go to Wouter Vrancken. The Belgian's style of play has captured the imagination of the Hearts support and, just as importantly, the players have fully embraced his football philosophy.There is a growing confidence and cohesion about the team that wa
  
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• Irvine stays as Pocognoli refreshes Scotland staff

  09-09-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alan Irvine will continue to work for both Everton and Scotland [Getty Images]Everton assistant Alan Irvine will continue as part of a refreshed Scotland coaching staff under new boss Sebastien Pocognoli.The former West Brom manager, who signed Belgian Pocognoli as a player during his brief stint at The Hawthorns in 2014, joined Steve Clarke's national team set-up after Euro 2024.Pocognoli was appointed Clarke's successor last month and the Scottish FA have confirmed Irvine will be joined by two
  
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• Three Napoli players Arsenal have to watch out for during big Champions League game

  09-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three Napoli players Arsenal have to watch out for during big Champions League gameSerie A side Napoli open their Champions League campaign against Arsenal later today and interestingly, both clubs are accustomed to playing in a very pragmatic style.Max Allegri is known for setting his teams up deep and attacking the right spaces with pace. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are also structured but are much more fluid in possession and rely on quick movements, making them much more dangerous when
  
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• Carrick on Shaw, 'magical' Champions League and Sabah

  09-09-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Champions League fixture against Sabah at Old Trafford (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Defender Luke Shaw has been given an extra recovery day and they will know by Thursday whether he will be in the squad. Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt has trained well and is "on good track" to make a return soon but United have to "get the balance right" for the next steps. Slovenia fo
  
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• Inter glass half full as big Serie A match looms

  09-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter glass half full as big Serie A match loomsInter have secured three wins in their opening Serie A games of the season, including a 1-0 away victory at Cagliari in which they wasted several goal-scoring chances.Serie A delivers the drama, while Legal Sports Report social keeps fans connected to the latest action, stories, and sports updates.Defending champions Inter have had a solid start to the new campaign, winning their opening games against Monza at home and Cagliari away, netting five t
  
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• Real Madrid legend Raul sends message to Vinicius after Bernabeu whistles: ‘Has to know the crowd is very demanding’

  09-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend Raul sends message to Vinicius after Bernabeu whistles: ‘Has to know the crowd is very demanding’Real Madrid and Spain legend Raul Gonzalez has given his opinion on Vinicius Jr. being whistled at by fans at the Santiago Bernabeu last night during the game against Inter Milan.One of the main talking points from the match, which Los Blancos won 2-1, was the reaction of the Santiago Bernabeu crowd to Vinicius, who was booed by sections of the stadium.Raul defends Vini
  
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• Outgoing Liverpool man wanted to make move for £60m Premier League flyer

  09-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Outgoing Liverpool man wanted to make move for £60m Premier League flyerAntoine Semenyo Miss Could Define Richard Hughes’ Complex Liverpool LegacyRichard Hughes leaves Liverpool with a record that will probably require years rather than months to judge properly. There was a Premier League title, enormous expenditure, several expensive disappointments and, perhaps most intriguingly, one transfer he wanted that Liverpool chose not to make.Antoine Semenyo.The Athletic’s detailed e
  
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• What madness! Player leaves mid-match for the loo, returns and scores

  09-09-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What madness! Player leaves mid-match for the loo, returns and scoresJuventude forward Marcos Paulo left IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MATCH to go to the locker room, came back shortly afterward, and still scored the winning goal.This curious story took place during Tuesday’s (8) match between Criciúma and Juventude at Heriberto Hülse. Juventude won 2-0 in Série B.Notice in the video shared by ESPN (@SportsCenterBR) that Marcos Paulo ALMOST got substituted, but returned in time:T
  
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