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• 🌟 Champions League: 5 talking points from matchday 1

  07-09-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🌟 Champions League: 5 talking points from matchday 1It’s finally back!The Champions League returns this week for the 2026-2027 season!Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: the first 18 fixtures of this new edition will be played across three days, with five major talking points already, which we present to you here.Real Madrid: is the giant of Europe back?Four days after Real Madrid’s first defeat of the season (a 1-0 loss away to Real Betis), Real Madrid and José Mourinho
  
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• Harfield's 'surreal' return after 717-day injury lay-off

  09-09-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ollie Harfield played for Aldershot on Tuesday night in the National League Cup [Getty Images]Aldershot Town defender Ollie Harfield admitted that his return to action after a serious knee injury that saw him miss 717 days was a "surreal experience".The 28-year-old tore ligaments and dislocated his knee during a National League match in September 2024 where there was a fear he could lose his leg. Harfield admitted that he was told by nine people that his footballing career was over, but defied t
  
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• Inoussa may yet leave Swansea after squad omission

  09-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos says Zeidane Inoussa could leave Swansea City after the winger was omitted from the Welsh side's English Football League (EFL) squad list.Clubs can lodge a maximum of 25 senior players who can feature in the first half of the season, but Swansea opted to fill only 24 spaces in the squad submitted to the EFL following the summer transfer window.Inoussa, 24, came close to joining Portsmouth on English football's transfer deadline day earlier this month, only f
  
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• Mancini’s Italy squad predicted: At least 30 players in the mix

  09-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini’s Italy squad predicted: At least 30 players in the mixLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roberto Mancini will call up at least 30 players for the upcoming international break between September and October, during which the Azzurri will play four Nations League games.This season’s international break will last two weeks, with national teams playing four matches.OLDENZAAL, NETHERLANDS – JUNE 17: Head coach of Italy Roberto Mancini attends before an Italy Training Sessi
  
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• Arbeloa needs 'positive support' but defence is 'comical'

  09-09-2026 13:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Chris Sutton's comments that Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has "underestimated" the Premier League.Here are some of your comments:Rohan: I feel as though Arbeloa has completely underestimated the physicality of the Premier League. Without signing another centre-back as a partner for Calvin Bassey, he has allowed other players to breach the right of our defence easily. Arbeloa needs to find a way to counter this so we can start picking up points.Rob:
  
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• Travel chaos hits Arsenal & fans pre-Napoli clash

  09-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Travel chaos hits Arsenal & fans pre-Napoli clashArsenal had to cancel their pre-match conference and arrive late in Italy on Tuesday night, amid widespread travel disruption over the last 24 hours.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesNearly 2,000 flights was cancelled on Tuesday following an air traffic control issue, with Arsenal fan plans to travel to Naples and watch Wednesday’s game against Napoli severely impacted.But it wasn’t just the supporters feeling the effects of
  
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• PSG’s 2026 €207m transfer balance the best in the world according to report

  09-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s 2026 €207m transfer balance the best in the world according to reportPSG are one of the best run clubs in the world, and they’re doing well off the pitch as well as on it right now, as the latest figures show.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG were once a byword for excessive, state-backed spending, but recent years has seen them steadily reduce their trans
  
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• Rovers' lack of squad depth proving costly

  09-09-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Blackburn Rovers are discovering a harsh Championship truth: good performances count for very little if you do not have the depth to finish the job.Long gone are the days when managers talk about their best XI. Success in modern football is built on depth, adaptability and the ability to change matches from the bench. Right now, Rovers have precious little of that.Yes, injuries are part and parcel of the game. But if you look at the three recent 2-1 defeats as examples, Tony Mowbray has bee
  
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• Door now wide open for Liverpool to add another £100m sensation

  09-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Door now wide open for Liverpool to add another £100m sensationLiverpool have spent an awful lot of money on new players over the last couple of years. The Anfield outfit have attempted to improve their team and move on from the Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah golden era.The arrivals of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz last season were expected to completely transform Liverpool's performances but, in reality, it felt like it made them worse.Indeed, the number of injuries that
  
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• Vincent Kompany offers Jamal Musiala update

  09-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vincent Kompany offers Jamal Musiala updateAfter twice collapsing during pre-season because of a neurological dysfunction, and thus missing Bayern Munich’s Franz Beckenbauer Supercup victory over Borussia Dortmund and the Bundesliga’s curtain-raiser against VfB Stuttgart, Jamal Musiala made his first appearance of 2026/27 with a 33-minute cameo against Schalke 04 on Matchday 2.Speaking ahead of Bayern’s UEFA Champions League clash against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night, Vincent K
  
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• Official: Roma squad list for Fenerbahce clash in Champions League, one player out

  09-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Roma squad list for Fenerbahce clash in Champions League, one player outDevyne Rensch returns from injury and is available for Roma’s Champions League clash against Fenerbahce.Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini has provided the squad list for Thursday’s away Champions League match against Fenerbahce.LECCE, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Head coach of AS Roma Gian Piero Gasperini during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AS Roma at Stadio Via del Mare on August 31, 2026 in Lecce,
  
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• 'The wins are going to come soon' - Larrazabal

  09-09-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bolton Wanderers defender Gaizka Larrazabal is confident his new side will see an upturn in form after they went down to a fourth league defeat in a row.Wanderers' 3-2 loss at home to West Ham United means Steven Schumacher's men remain in the bottom three of the early Championship table."Everything we did, we did very well," Larrazabal told BBC Radio Manchester. "It's [West Ham] a Premier League team and we worked really well."We didn't deserve to lose these four games but I really think when y
  
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• Courtois shakes up Belgium national team with huge announcement: ‘Not going to play any Nations League matches’

  09-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Courtois shakes up Belgium national team with huge announcement: ‘Not going to play any Nations League matches’Thibaut Courtois has confirmed that he will not play for Belgium during the upcoming Nations League campaign, including the Final Four. The Real Madrid goalkeeper is instead targeting a potential return for Euro 2028 qualifying in March 2027.Courtois will sit out the Nations LeagueCourtois made the announcement after Real Madrid’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Inte
  
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• Is 15-year-old Gabriel set to become Man Utd's youngest ever player?

  09-09-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  JJ Gabriel (left) has a joke with Manchester United team-mate Benjamin Sesko[Getty Images]When Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick was asked about 15-year-old JJ Gabriel last month, he navigated the narrow path between high praise for a young player of immense talent and the knowledge he will ultimately be the one who decides when it is time for first-team exposure."JJ is one of the boys," he said. "He's obviously got a really big talent. He's trained with us quite a bit and is getting
  
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• Pundits in agreement Liverpool star will shine under Iraola

  09-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pundits in agreement Liverpool star will shine under IraolaAlexander Isak Set for Liverpool Breakthrough Under Andoni IraolaAlexander Isak looks ready to become one of the defining figures of Liverpool’s new era under Andoni Iraola. After a testing first season at Anfield, the Sweden striker has begun this campaign with far sharper rhythm, greater belief and, crucially, a style of service that suits his game.Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Ipswich Town at Portman Road offered a clear glimps
  
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• PSG name squad for Champions League opener

  09-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG name squad for Champions League openerParis Saint-Germain have named their 23-man squad for their UEFA Champions League opener against Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday night. Luis Enrique’s side are the defending champions heading into this year’s edition of the prestigious competition. It is an almost full squad for PSG, who are only without third-choice goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni for the encounter at the Parc des Princes. It is another youngster, Adam Mouak, who takes his plac
  
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• Manchester United set to miss out on top defender target

  09-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United set to miss out on top defender targetLewis Hall Stays at Newcastle as Manchester United Suffer Transfer BlowManchester United have been dealt a sharp setback in their search for a left-back, with TEAMtalk reporting that Lewis Hall has agreed a new multi-year contract with Newcastle United. It is a decision that feels significant for both clubs, and perhaps even more significant for the player himself, because it underlines where Newcastle believe they are going and where Unite
  
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• KMI panel admit ref missed penalty & red card in Arsenal match

  09-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KMI panel admit ref missed penalty & red card in Arsenal matchThe Premier League’s Key Match Incident Panel have unanimously agreed that Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty against Aston Villa, and that Ian Maatsen should have been sent off.Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty ImagesThe Premier League’s Key Match Incident Panel have reviewed Arsenal’s match against Aston Villa and unanimously concluded that the Gunners should have had a penalty for a late foul on Bruno Guimara
  
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• FEATURE | 2. Bundesliga Matchday 4: The Top 5 Standout Performers

  09-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | 2. Bundesliga Matchday 4: The Top 5 Standout PerformersMatchday 4 in the 2. Bundesliga brought another round of wild scorelines, tactical masterclasses, and match-winning individual displays. From brick-wall goalkeeping to clinical brace-heroics, these five players defined the weekend…Kōji Miyoshi (Bochum)Miyoshi was an absolute sensation away at Dynamo Dresden. Operating as the team’s creative engine, the Japanese playmaker netted a brilliant first-half brace and con
  
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• Stark contrast with McLeish shows Robinson's Dons identity crisis

  09-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]On Saturday, before his team's top-of-the-table clash with Celtic, I asked St Mirren manager Craig McLeish how easy it has been to implement the style of football that is enthralling the Paisley club's supporters amid their then unbeaten start to the league season."It's been quite straightforward," was the reply.The man who led the Saints youth team under Aberdeen boss Stephen Robinson has produced a side that plays an exciting, fast-paced brand of football with a clear identity already. Ei
  
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• Jones reacts to Inter’s Champions League loss vs. Real Madrid with five-word message

  09-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jones reacts to Inter’s Champions League loss vs. Real Madrid with five-word messageInter midfielder Curtis Jones reacts to the Nerazzurri’s 2-1 loss against Real Madrid with an Instagram post: ‘Always together, onto the next.’Jones started for the first time for Inter on Tuesday and played the full 90 minutes in a 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid at the Estadio Bernabéu.MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 08: Curtis Jones of Internazionale is challenged by Dean Huijsen
  
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• Marquinhos says it will be ‘even harder’ for PSG to win Champions League this season

  09-09-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marquinhos says it will be ‘even harder’ for PSG to win Champions League this seasonMarquinhos has said that it will be “even harder” for Paris Saint-Germain to win the UEFA Champions League this season. The Ligue 1 giants have won the previous two editions of the competition.PSG beat Inter Milan in Munich two years ago and last summer, beat Arsenal in Budapest in order to retain their title. Luis Enrique’s side get their campaign underway against Slovan Bratislava
  
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• Darnbrough to leave Port Vale recruitment role

  09-09-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Port Vale are currently bottom of League Two [Getty Images]Port Vale have announced that senior head of recruitment Lee Darnbrough will leave the League Two club at the end of this month.Darnbrough was appointed in June 2025 having left a similar role at Vale's neighbours Stoke City in February of the same year.Port Vale were relegated from League One last season and are currently bottom of League Two with only two points from their opening five matches.The club say head of recruitment Tommy Joh
  
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• Rodri, Fermin start in a 4-3-3: How Barcelona can line up against Feyenoord

  09-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri, Fermin start in a 4-3-3: How Barcelona can line up against FeyenoordFC Barcelona begin their UEFA Champions League campaign later tonight as they take on Feyenoord in their first match of the league phase at the Spotify Camp Nou.The Blaugrana have made a perfect start to the 2026/27 campaign, winning each of their first four La Liga games. Their latest match ended in a 5-0 thumping of Valencia this past weekend, setting them up nicely heading into their European encounter.Feyenoord, meanw
  
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• Marquinhos ‘hopes’ another PSG player wins the Ballon d’Or

  09-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marquinhos ‘hopes’ another PSG player wins the Ballon d’OrParis Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos (32) has said that he hopes that a PSG player wins this year’s edition of the Ballon d’Or. The Brazilian is one of nine Parisiens nominated for the award.The nominees for the Ballon d’Or, which will be awarded in Paris on 26th October, were revealed on Tuesday. Of the 30, nine are PSG players, as was the case last season. It coincides with Les Parisiens w
  
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• From World champions to coaches: Italy’s 2006 heroes face mixed fortunes

  09-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From World champions to coaches: Italy’s 2006 heroes face mixed fortunesWhile Fabio Grosso and Daniele De Rossi have had a very poor start to the season, there are two 2006 Italy World Cup winners, Gennaro Gattuso and Filippo Inzaghi, at the top of the Serie A and Serie B standings.La Gazzetta dello Sport examines results from 2006 Italy World Cup winners who have become coaches.FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 5: Head coach Fabio Grosso manager of ACF Fiorentina gestures during the Serie
  
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• Haiti international Josué Casimir nearing Auxerre exit

  09-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Haiti international Josué Casimir nearing Auxerre exitAJ Auxerre forward Josué Casimir (24) is nearing a move to Russia, as per a report from L’Équipe. The Haiti international (10 caps) featured in this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Auxerre have already lost Francisco Sierralta, who on Wednesday concluded a move to Polish side Gliwice. The transfer window in Poland closes on Wednesday night, but Russian sides have an extra day to wrap up their transfer business. Aleks
  
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• Bolton Wanderers 2-3 West Ham - fans' verdicts

  09-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Tuesday's Championship match between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United.Here are some of your comments:Bolton fansWill: Schuey said it before the game, we've got to be clinical in both boxes. Doesn't matter how well you pass the ball if you leave players unmarked in the box. The second and third goals are really poor to concede.Six-pointer on Saturday v Cardiff.David: It was another good performance against a top side. Bowen was quality and without him we
  
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• Official | Auxerre loan Francisco Sierralta to Gliwice

  09-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Auxerre loan Francisco Sierralta to GliwiceBought for just under €2m last summer, Francisco Sierralta (29) has joined Polish club Gliwice on a season-long loan. The deal, concluded on Wednesday, ahead of the closure of the transfer window in Poland, includes the option to make the move permanent at the end of the campaign.The Chilean joined from EFL Championship side Watford last summer and was immediately a key player under Christophe Pelissier, however, he lost his place in the
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face Feyenoord | UEFA Champions League

  09-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face Feyenoord | UEFA Champions LeagueFC Barcelona will face off against Feyenoord later today in their first league-phase game of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League at the Spotify Camp Nou.The Blaugrana go into the game on the back of a scintillating start to the campaign, with their latest fixture ending in a resounding win over Valencia. And Hansi Flick & co. will be eager to carry forward that momentum.Ahead of tonight’s match in front of their hom
  
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