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• 📹 Referee chest-bumps player in derby first half; watch it

  06-09-2026 03:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Referee chest-bumps player in derby first half; watch itThe first half of Fluminense vs. Vasco this Saturday (5) in the Brasileirão had more confusion than good football.There were plenty of cards for heavier challenges, altercations involving people who weren’t even on the pitch, and lots of complaints.And one of the main figures was referee Davi de Oliveira Lacerda from Espírito Santo, who had an unusual moment with Canobbio. Find out what happened below.&nbs
  
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• The influence of a key Manchester City figure continues to grow but he must be managed through the season

  08-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The influence of a key Manchester City figure continues to grow but he must be managed through the seasonEver since Erling Haaland arrived at Manchester City in the summer of 2022, he has been a key figure for his team. At first, Haaland was purely a goal scorer, capping off the work for Pep Guardiola’s side. In time, Haaland has become a leader for his team. He was in Manchester City’s captaincy group last season and is once again this season. Haaland has started this season strongl
  
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• No goals but Emery knows Villa's forwards need time

  08-09-2026 07:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicolas Jackson has scored eight goals in 37 games for Senegal and played at this summer's World Cup [Getty Images]It is a new era - but Aston Villa have been here before. No goals in their first three Premier League games, with one shot on target, has followed a summer of change.They open their second Champions League campaign under Unai Emery at Club Brugge on Tuesday aiming to ignite the season. Villa took five games to score their first top-flight goal last season before ending the campaign
  
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• Manchester City vs FC Porto: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting eleven

  08-09-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City vs FC Porto: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting elevenManchester City begin their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaign tonight when they take on Portuguese champions FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão. Enzo Maresca’s side have been given a tough set of Champions League league phase fixtures and they will be eager to start on the right foot tonight. However, they face a tricky away test against a quality side in Portugal.FC Porto are a quality
  
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• Frosinone’s Antonio Raimondo: Explosive start could herald talent’s breakthrough Serie A season

  08-09-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frosinone’s Antonio Raimondo: Explosive start could herald talent’s breakthrough Serie A seasonAntonio Raimondo was at the forefront again after his heroics helped Frosinone secure a key 3–2 victory over Venezia.This marked the 22-year-old’s second brace in as many league games, having scored two against Fiorentina before sitting out his side’s Coppa Italia game against Sassuolo.The Italy U21 international now has five goals and an assist in four appearances across
  
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• The juxtaposition of Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid’s defining Champions League season

  08-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ahead of his third season at Real Madrid, it feels as if Kylian Mbappe still has everything to prove. The tone of Mbappe’s appearance at a press conference on the eve of the return of the Champions League suggested as much, as the 27-year-old was bombarded with a series of questions from the Madrid press relating to why this union between superclub and superstar has yet to work out; from his relationship with follow forward VInicius Jr, amid rumours that they do not get along, to the atmos
  
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• PSG’s big Champions League advantage is also its biggest problem

  08-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the weeks immediately after the 2026 Champions League final, there was one question that was obsessing Mikel Arteta, to the point of almost obscuring the joy at winning the Premier League again.It was, of course, how Arsenal become European champions. Or, in other words, how you beat Paris Saint-Germain. That would usually be the driving question as the Champions League returns for its third season since the 36-team expansion, amid the prospect of the Qatar-owned project achieving the histori
  
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• Barry-Murphy urges calm after winless Cardiff start

  08-09-2026 06:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff are yet to win since returning to the Championship [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Brian Barry-Murphy insists Cardiff should not be too downbeat about their unfavourable league position after a winless start to the Championship campaign.The Bluebirds begin the week in the relegation places following a 2-0 defeat to Portsmouth on Saturday which leaves them on three points after five games.Stoke will arrive at the Cardiff City Stadium for Tuesday evening's game (19:45 BST) buoyed by their 4-0 th
  
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• Worrall out to make Wrexham point after Burnley exit

  08-09-2026 06:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Worrall made 27 appearances in two years with Burnley before leaving for Wrexham last week [Getty Images]Joe Worrall says he joined Wrexham to prove a Premier League point to himself - and former club Burnley.The 29-year-old comes face-to-face again with former team-mates on Tuesday (19:45 BST), as Wrexham welcome a Clarets side yet to win this season and struggling at the bottom of the second-tier after relegation last term.Worrall left Burnley on deadline day having managed just eight leag
  
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• Swansea's golden boot winner yet to kick start season

  08-09-2026 06:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zan Vipotnik is yet to score for Swansea this season after 25 in all competitions last term [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Zan Vipotnik has been backed to return to form for Swansea City – even though he is still not guaranteed to return to the starting line-up.Swansea are flying in the Championship, leading the table after six games, and they take their unbeaten start to Southampton on Tuesday (19:45 BST).And yet their leading goalscorer of last season has not got up and running.Vipotnik, 24,
  
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• Liga MX Femenil: 5 international superstars who made their mark in Mexico’s top tier

  08-09-2026 05:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liga MX Femenil: 5 international superstars who made their mark in Mexico’s top tierSince Liga MX Femenil was established in 2017, the league has attracted a growing number of high profile players from abroad. Here are five international stars in Liga MX Femenil who have made an impact on Mexican women’s football.Interestingly, Liga MX Femenil increased its limit for foreign players from two per club in 2021 to five in 2024, and then to seven starting in 2025. The change reflects gro
  
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• Barclays WSL 2 results: Sunderland hit four as Ipswich hold Forest and Leicester hang on for a win

  08-09-2026 05:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barclays WSL 2 results: Sunderland hit four as Ipswich hold Forest and Leicester hang on for a winThe Barclays Women’s Super League 2 (WSL2) kicked off on Friday night under the lights. We witnessed some shock results, own goals, a red card and new signings shining. It was a bumper weekend of footballing action.There was plenty to talk about across the WSL 2 match-week one results, from Sunderland’s four-goal win over Bristol City to Ipswich Town’s late equaliser against Nottin
  
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• Round done! See how the Brasileirão table stands

  08-09-2026 03:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Round done! See how the Brasileirão table standsThe 26th round of the Brasileirão came to an end this Monday (7), with Vitória getting the better of Grêmio at Barradão.The direct clash between two teams trying to pull away from the relegation zone ended with just one goal, scored by Renê.The result moved Vitória up to 11th place, while Grêmio sits 15th, only three points above Vasco, the first team inside the Z4.The main change in the table th
  
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• Brazilian club opens talks to try to sign Richarlison

  08-09-2026 02:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazilian club opens talks to try to sign RicharlisonVasco have started talks in an attempt to sign forward Richarlison.The information was reported by journalist Lucas Pedrosa of Cazé TV.According to him, the transfer is difficult, but the player has long been a target of Pedrinho, the club’s president.Vasco’s board have already inquired about the terms of the deal in an effort to move things forward.Under contract with Tottenham until mid-2027, Richarlison is not in the Engl
  
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• Weverton goes down on pitch in scare before Brasileirão kick-off 🎥

  08-09-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Weverton goes down on pitch in scare before Brasileirão kick-off 🎥Grêmio goalkeeper Weverton gave everyone a scare just before the start of Monday’s (7) match against Vitória in the Brasileirão.While the teams were already in position waiting for the opening whistle, he appeared to feel unwell and collapsed on the pitch.The referee noticed the situation, and the medical staff from the Rio Grande do Sul team had to come onto the field to treat him.Despite
  
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• Weverton goes down and sparks fear just before Brasileirão kick-off 🎥

  08-09-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Weverton goes down and sparks fear just before Brasileirão kick-off 🎥Grêmio goalkeeper Weverton gave everyone a scare just before the start of Monday’s (7) match against Vitória in the Brasileirão.While the teams were already in position waiting for the opening whistle, he appeared to feel unwell and collapsed on the pitch.The referee noticed the situation, and the medical staff from the Rio Grande do Sul side had to come onto the field to assist him.Desp
  
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• Udinese boss Runjaic: ‘We paid dearly for double injury, Lazio are a top team’

  08-09-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Udinese boss Runjaic: ‘We paid dearly for double injury, Lazio are a top team’Kosta Runjaic believes Udinese paid a heavy price for losing both Jakub Piotrowski and Oumar Solet to injury during their 2-1 defeat to Lazio.The hosts took the lead through Jesper Karlstrom early in the second half, but goals from Davide Frattesi and Albert Gudmundsson turned the game around for Gennaro Gattuso’s side.Runjaic admitted the two first-half injuries significantly complicated his ability
  
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• The more you see the more obvious it is who the creative force is for Manchester City

  08-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The more you see the more obvious it is who the creative force is for Manchester CityRayan Cherki has made a strong start to the 2026-27 season for Manchester City. In three matches, two starts and a cameo from the bench against Bournemouth, Cherki has scored two goals and contributed two assists. Cherki also created three chances in the first half of Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Coventry City on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium. The more you see, the clearer it is that Cherki is the creat
  
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• Chiesa might leave Liverpool - Tuesday's gossip

  08-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Federico Chiesa's future at Liverpool is in doubt, Jadon Sancho might return to the Premier League and Real Madrid's Endrick is attracting interest from Italy.Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa, 26, will look to leave the club in January if he struggles for game time when he returns from injury. (Football Insider)Former Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is in talks with at least two Premier League clubs over a potential move. (Teamtalk)AC Milan are preparing to make a move to sign Brazil forw
  
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• 📋 Vitória and Grêmio set for direct relegation showdown

  08-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Vitória and Grêmio set for direct relegation showdownVitória and Grêmio have announced their lineups for this Monday’s (7) clash, which will wrap up Matchday 26 of the Brasileirão.Both teams take the field at Barradão looking to move further away from the relegation zone.Vitória have just one more point than Grêmio in the table, while Grêmio are three points above Vasco, the first team in the bottom four.
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• 📋 Vitória and Grêmio set for a direct relegation battle

  08-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Vitória and Grêmio set for a direct relegation battleVitória and Grêmio have announced their lineups for this Monday’s (7) clash, which wraps up Matchday 26 of the Brasileirão.Both teams take the field at Barradão looking to pull away from the relegation zone.Vitória have just one more point than Grêmio in the table, while Grêmio are three points above Vasco, the first team in the bottom four.
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• Lazio’s Gattuso looks ahead after Udinese win: ‘I hope to take points from Milan, the club of my heart’

  07-09-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio’s Gattuso looks ahead after Udinese win: ‘I hope to take points from Milan, the club of my heart’Gennaro Gattuso has praised Lazio’s mentality after their dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Udinese, while admitting he is already looking forward to facing his beloved Milan.The Biancocelesti fell behind to Jesper Karlstrom’s second-half opener but responded with goals from Davide Frattesi and Albert Gudmundsson to secure all three points.Gattuso was particularly
  
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• 28-Year-Old West Ham Player Makes Surprise Decision After Deadline Day: What Should The Hammers Do?

  07-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  28-Year-Old West Ham Player Makes Surprise Decision After Deadline Day: What Should The Hammers Do?West Ham United have seen an exit route disappear after Edson Álvarez rejected a return to Club América before Mexico’s transfer deadline. Fox Sports Mexico journalist Rubén Rodríguez reported the update, with Sport Witness carrying it on 3 September. The report says the 28-year-old Mexico international has no intention of going back to Mexico now because he wants
  
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• Bromley 0-2 AFC Wimbledon - report

  07-09-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AFC Wimbledon took the bragging rights in the London derby as they eased to a comfortable victory at Bromley.A goal in either half from Jayden Stockley and Myles Hippolyte was enough to seal all three points and inflict a third successive defeat on Andy Woodman's team.The Dons took the lead in the eighth minute with their first meaningful effort on goal. James Tilley's teasing cross was headed powerfully into the net by Jayden Stockley.Dan Sweeney came close to doubling the lead eight minutes be
  
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• AFC Wimbledon claim comfortable derby win at Bromley

  07-09-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League OneBromley 0 - 2 AFC Wimbledon FTAFC Wimbledon took the bragging rights in the London derby as they eased to a comfortable victory at Bromley.A goal in either half from Jayden Stockley and Myles Hippolyte was enough to seal all three points and inflict a third successive defeat on Andy Woodman's team.The Dons took the lead in the eighth minute with their first meaningful effort on goal. James Tilley's teasing cross was headed powerfully into the net by Jayden Stockley.Dan Sweeney came clo
  
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• Report: Milan and Juventus to rival Arsenal and Man Utd for Dortmund’s Svensson

  07-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Milan and Juventus to rival Arsenal and Man Utd for Dortmund’s SvenssonMilan and Juventus could go head-to-head in the January transfer window as both Serie A giants reportedly target Borussia Dortmund defender Daniel Svensson.According to German outlet Fussballdaten.de, via CalcioMercato.it, the Rossoneri and Bianconeri are ready to compete with Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United for the Swedish full-back.Svensson is primarily a left-back but is also capable of op
  
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• 🔥 Real dig deep to take all 3 points at the Martínez Valero

  07-09-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Without a doubt, we witnessed a truly thrilling match between Real Sociedad and Elche at the Martínez Valero.The Basque side got off to the best possible start with Ochieng's goal in the 11th minute, and then Herrera doubled the lead in the 33rd. It was a perfect first half for Pellegrino Matarazzo's team.However, Anselmino's team reacted in the second half. And Real went through a 10-minute nightmare. They had extended their lead, but in the build-up there was a handball by Martín
  
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• Celtic Keeping Close Tabs On This Liverpool Defender Ahead Of A January Move: Why He Could Flourish At Parkhead

  07-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Keeping Close Tabs On This Liverpool Defender Ahead Of A January Move: Why He Could Flourish At ParkheadIf a recent report from journalist Alan Nixon  (as cited by The Celtic Bhoys) is true, Celtic have a long-standing interest in Luke Chambers, who could leave Liverpool on loan in the winter transfer window. The youngster will be a free agent at the end of the season, but the Hoops might bring him to Parkhead in January to bolster their defensive ranks.The 22-year-old former En
  
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• 🇧🇷 Who deserves a chance? More names leak from Brazil's pre-list

  07-09-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇧🇷 Who deserves a chance? More names leak from Brazil's pre-listCoach Carlo Ancelotti will make his first call-up for the NEW CYCLE of the Brazilian National Team on Wednesday (9), at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. And the press has revealed some names that are on the preliminary list. Cruzeiro, for example, has FIVE players on the list.Corinthians goalkeeper Hugo Souza is also part of that preliminary list.And, according to GE, Flamengo has two names: forwards Pedro and
  
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• Liverpool make contact with African star as massive move ramps up

  07-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool make contact with African star as massive move ramps upLiverpool are already planning big things for the next transfer window. Considering they spent £123m on one player, it is strange to say that the Reds kept their powder relatively dry over the course of the summer.But that is largely the case. Apart from the big money arrival of Bradley Barcola, Liverpool only recruited Ronald Araujo on loan and brought in Victor Munoz.With Andoni Iraola coming in, it made no sense to complet
  
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