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• A 'laboured' and 'unconvincing' performance - Your views

  06-09-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Rangers fans, we asked for your opinions on the 1-0 win over Motherwell on Saturday afternoon. Here's a taste of what you had to say...Alex: It was a laboured victory but really should have been an easy 5-0 or 6-0. Poor finishing and last-ditch defending ensured a nervy final 10 minutes. Better defensive display but really need to convert the chances, especially penalties and open goals.Greig: Will take the win but not a convincing performance, so many chances gone a begging. The final scor
  
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• Can Kane buck history and win Ballon d'Or?

  07-09-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the Ballon d'Or shortlist to be announced on Tuesday, Harry Kane heads the field as the bookmakers' favourite after a prolific season for club and country. History, however, suggests football's biggest individual prize is rarely decided on goals alone.Since the Ballon d'Or was first awarded in 1956, performances in the game's biggest competitions have consistently shaped the outcome. World Cup years, in particular, have followed a remarkably clear pattern and recent editions have shown just
  
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• Watford need to stick together - Pollock

  07-09-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pollock was named Watford captain in July [Getty Images]Watford captain Mattie Pollock said his side "need to stick together as a team" after their winless streak extended to five matches in all competitions.Saturday's narrow defeat at West Brom saw the Hornets drop to 18th in the formative Championship table.Alessio Dionisi's side face Preston at Vicarage Road on Tuesday, before Saturday's home meeting with Stoke City."They're two massive games," Pollock told BBC Three Counties Radio. "We've co
  
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• Real Madrid legend Dani Carvajal handed surprise Premier League transfer route

  07-09-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend Dani Carvajal handed surprise Premier League transfer routeIt has been over two months since Dani Carvajal officially became a free agent upon the expiry of his Real Madrid contract. The veteran full-back has been working on his own throughout the summer to keep himself fit, although he has yet to have much luck in finding a new club.Carvajal has not been in a rush to find his next move, but with the 2026-27 season now well underway, he will be behind the rest of his teammates
  
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• Boston sign Barnsley's Gent on short-term loan

  07-09-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Georgie Gent spent a loan spell with Motherwell in 2023-24 [Getty Images]Boston United have signed Barnsley wing-back Georgie Gent on a month-long loan.The 22-year-old, who came through the Manchester City academy, will bolster the Pilgrims' options on the left flank with Kai Mauro likely to be on international duty with Gibraltar.Gent has made 36 senior appearances for Barnsley but has yet to feature this season. He could make his Boston debut in the National League Cup against West Bromwich Al
  
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• Former Gunner still out injured after summer transfer

  07-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner still out injured after summer transferChristian Norgaard has faced some bad luck with new club Everton so far, and he’s expected to be out injured until after this month’s international break.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesFormer Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard left the club for Everton this summer, having won the Premier League title in his one season in north London.The Danish 32-year-old departed with the intention to rack up regular minutes with his new c
  
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• Wrexham's first sporting director will be 'crucial'

  07-09-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Nickson has 26 years of recruitment experience [Getty Images]Phil Parkinson believes new sporting director Steve Nickson will play a "crucial" role at Wrexham as they strive to reach the Premier League.Nickson is the club's first sporting director and will work closely with manager Parkinson on a remit stretching from player recruitment and squad planning to football administration and performance.The Hollywood-owned club say that his appointment "represents an important step in the contin
  
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• Chelsea explored move for Fulham midfielder Berge

  07-09-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham's Sander Berge has previously played for Sheffield United and Burnley in the Premier League [Getty Images]Chelsea showed late interest in Fulham's Sander Berge as they attempted to strengthen their midfield options before Enzo Fernandez's departure.The Blues intended to sign a central midfielder in the closing days of the summer transfer window as they prepared for Fernandez to join Manchester City.However, Chelsea's search ended in disappointment as they sold Fernandez for £125m wi
  
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• Madrid seek response as Michael Oliver gets Inter assignment

  07-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Madrid seek response as Michael Oliver gets Inter assignmentUEFA have appointed English referee Michael Oliver to take charge of Real Madrid’s Champions League opener against Inter Milan on Tuesday, according to Managing Madrid. The fixture at the Bernabéu marks the first matchday of the competition and represents each side’s Champions League debut this season.Real Madrid’s official website confirmed the appointment, noting that Oliver’s assignment kicks off at 9:0
  
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• 'We definitely deserved a point' - Mullins

  07-09-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Newport County boss Hayden Mullins believes his side deserved a draw during their 1-0 loss at Northampton on Saturday.The Exiles were beaten when Irish midfielder Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh struck late to break County hearts.Mullins' side have now lost two games on the spin, but he insists they were unfortunate and let down by mistakes."One mistake, we got punished and it's happening a bit at the moment. We were in a little bit of control in the game, the ball comes to us an
  
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• Wolves sign former Sunderland winger Traore

  07-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bertrand Traore has won 91 international caps for Burkina Faso and captained them at the Africa Cup of Nations this year [Getty Images]Wolves have signed former Sunderland and Aston Villa winger Bertrand Traore on a one-year deal.The Burkina Faso international left Sunderland in the spring after 12 appearances in his one season with the Black Cats following his move from Dutch side Ajax.Traore joined Chelsea as an 18-year-old and made his Premier League and Champions League debuts there before l
  
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• Who will be new Liverpool sporting director - and what issues do they face?

  07-09-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Edwards (centre) and Richard Hughes (centre-right) have both left Liverpool this summer. [Getty Images]With Richard Hughes' move to Al-Hilal now confirmed, Liverpool are seeking a new sporting director for the fifth time since 2022.Hughes joined Liverpool in the summer of 2024 and oversaw the appointments of Arne Slot then Andoni Iraola. He informed the club earlier this year that he wanted to pursue a new challenge in Saudi Arabia.Mike Gordon, the president of Fenway Sports Group (FSG),
  
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• Report: Chelsea interested in move for former PSG star

  07-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea interested in move for former PSG starChelsea Transfer Window Twist as Renato Sanches Interest Reveals Late Midfield ScrambleChelsea’s late-window midfield search told its own story. Targets fell away, plans had to shift, and the club ended up scanning the market for experience, availability and short-term practicality rather than star power. According to Get Football News France, citing reports in France, Renato Sanches was one of the names seriously considered as Chelsea
  
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• Murray thrilled with Barrow double signing

  07-09-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adam Murray secured promotion to the National League as Kidderminster boss before joining Barrow [Getty Images]Barrow manager Adam Murray is excited about working with the club's two newest signings as the club's rebuild continues.The Bluebirds have brought in forward Mikey Lane on loan from Fleetwood Town until 2 January and midfielder Dan Mooney.The 27-year-old Mooney had worked with Murray at Kidderminster Harriers last season, so the Barrow boss knows exactly what he is getting."These lads l
  
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• Gabriel Jesus ecstatic after Barcelona debut against Valencia: ‘I love football and I love Barça’

  07-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Jesus ecstatic after Barcelona debut against Valencia: ‘I love football and I love Barça’Having joined FC Barcelona only a week ago, Gabriel Jesus made his debut for the club this past weekend against Valencia.The 29-year-old striker’s signing was announced on transfer deadline day, with Barça roping him in from Arsenal in a deal worth €10 million plus add-ons.Jesus has signed a three-year contract with the club and got his chance to make his first ap
  
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• Hibs hamstrung by 'sloppy starts', says McGrath

  07-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian cannot afford to continue their "sloppy and lethargic" starts, says frustrated midfielder Jamie McGrath.Last week's sore home defeat from Edinburgh rivals Hearts was followed by a similarly self-destructive loss at St Johnstone on Sunday.On both occasions Hibs conceded first, with head coach David Gray critical of his side's first-half displays."We just can't start games the way we have done, especially the last two games," McGrath told Hibs TV."We're giving ourselves a mountain to cli
  
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• Atalanta’s Giuntoli: “We’re sorry De Roon left, but he wanted Roma.”

  07-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta’s Giuntoli: “We’re sorry De Roon left, but he wanted Roma.”Cristiano Giuntoli, Atalanta’s sporting director, spoke at a press conference to take stock of the situation at the end of the transfer window.“I want to recap our transfer market. First of all, I want to thank the Percassi and Pagliuca families for their trust, especially Luca for his help over the past few months. We started with Sarri, convinced he’s the right person to embark on a ne
  
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• 'Things you have to cherish' - Konsa on big tackle on Rogers

  07-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal's Ezri Konsa says he loves the type of duels he was in during Sunday's win over Chelsea - including his strong tackle on former Aston Villa team-mate Morgan Rogers.Rogers broke down the left as the Blues searched for an equaliser in the second half, but summer signing Konsa strode over to put in a strong, perfectly-timed slide tackle to bring a roar of approval from the Gunners fans inside Emirates Stadium."I love duels," said Konsa. "As a defender, I think these are things
  
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• Charting the story of Milan talent Alpha Cisse: Quick rise and possible Italy call-up

  07-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charting the story of Milan talent Alpha Cisse: Quick rise and possible Italy call-upSerie A side Milan went home content with a 1-1 draw in Turin against Juventus. The biggest takeaway from the game came from young Alphadjo Cisse, who sparkled once again.In a lot of ways, the talent’s incoming at the Rossoneri went rather under-the-radar. He had come through the Hellas Verona youth academy, having featured four times in the Serie A during the 2024/25 campaign.His talent during his early y
  
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• 👊 I'd vote for myself: Mbappé thinks he'll win the Ballon d'Or

  07-09-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👊 I'd vote for myself: Mbappé thinks he'll win the Ballon d'OrFrench forward Kylian Mbappé publicly stated that he has strong arguments to win the Ballon d'Or this season. Despite criticism over the lack of team titles, the striker is fully confident in his individual merits.His World Cup featMbappé backed up his ambitions by highlighting his stellar performance at the most recent World Cup, where he finished as the top scorer. The French star described it as unforge
  
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• Vinicius believes Real Madrid will win Champions League this season: ‘The 16th title will come’

  07-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius believes Real Madrid will win Champions League this season: ‘The 16th title will come’Speaking to club official media, Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr. has boldly predicted that his side will lift the Champions League trophy this season, insisting that the squad is ready to return to the top of European football.The most successful team in the competition, Los Blancos have won the trophy a record 15 times. However, the past couple of campaigns have not been good enough, as
  
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• Concern for Liverpool wonderkid after lack of loan minutes

  07-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Concern for Liverpool wonderkid after lack of loan minutesIfeanyi Ndukwe loan concern grows as Liverpool await Levante minutesLiverpool’s long game with Ifeanyi Ndukwe was supposed to be about development, patience and a pathway. A season-long move to Levante offered the 18-year-old centre-back a route towards senior football and, crucially, a route towards eligibility to play in England. Yet only a few weeks into the arrangement, there is already a nagging sense that this carefully drawn
  
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• Juventus schedule medical tests for captain Locatelli after 1-1 Milan draw

  07-09-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus schedule medical tests for captain Locatelli after 1-1 Milan drawJuventus captain Manuel Locatelli is set to report to JMedical for tests on a potential knee issue that he reported during his side’s 1-1 Serie A draw against Milan on Sunday evening according to the latest updates.Locatelli to undergo medical tests after hurting knee in Juventus 1-1 MilanAccording to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio and various others, Locatelli complained of discomfort in his knee towards the end of
  
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• Jose Mourinho surprised at Inter’s failure to win the Champions League

  07-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho surprised at Inter’s failure to win the Champions LeagueSerie A side Inter picked up a dramatic 3-2 win over Napoli at the weekend and this puts them in good stead, ahead of a huge Champions League opener against Real Madrid.More than that, the plot lines are already in motion. The tie will see Jose Mourinho will go up against his former player in Cristian Chivu. They won the Champions League together in 2010 and it is fitting they manage against each other in the same compet
  
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• Former Gunner receives 4-match Champions League ban

  07-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner receives 4-match Champions League banMatteo Guendouzi has received a four-match Champions League ban after insults and provocations during Fenerbahce’s recent game against Lyon, though two matches are suspended.Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty ImagesFenerbahce’s recent win over Lyon should have been a joyous occasion, with the Turkish side progressing to the Champions League’s League Phase via a 3-2 aggregate victory.But the end of the game was marred by a post-match bra
  
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• 'The Andy Robertson model' - fans on Reds' future recruitment

  07-09-2026 17:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on what Liverpool's recruitment model should look like in the aftermath of Richard Hughes' departure.Here are some of your comments:Richard: I would like to see more thought and consideration go into signings, rather than the scattergun approach, which we have seen over recent years. A focus is required on what the squad requires for balance, while also returning to a philosophy of signing the person (not just the player) as was the case under Klopp, Sh
  
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• Concussed Brewster to miss at least two Rams games

  07-09-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rhian Brewster joined Derby from Sheffield United in August 2025 [Shutterstock]Derby County will be without forward Rhian Brewster for at least the next two matches because of concussion.The 26-year-old was forced off after only 22 minutes of Saturday's 3-0 defeat by West Ham United in the Championship.Brewster has been involved in all of Derby's opening five games of the league season, starting the past two."He's feeling a lot better, he was really groggy on Saturday night, he felt dizzy and si
  
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• Verdict on Woltemade as Newcastle loanee makes Juventus debut

  07-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Verdict on Woltemade as Newcastle loanee makes Juventus debutNick Woltemade made his Juventus debut on Sunday, coming off the bench in a 1-1 draw against Milan: here’s what we learned from his first minutes with the Old Lady.Juventus were desperate to score the equaliser in a big home game against Milan last night when Luciano Spalletti introduced Newcastle loanee Woltemade in the 75th minute. Milan were leading 1-0 thanks to their only shot on target, and Juventus had failed to produce an
  
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• Barcelona academy duo could be called up by Spain for UEFA Nations League fixtures

  07-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona academy duo could be called up by Spain for UEFA Nations League fixturesThe first international break of the 2026/27 season will get underway later this month, with national teams set to play up to as many as four games over a three-week period, which is a departure from two separate windows in September and October.FC Barcelona, as is the case with all international breaks, will have a number of players flying away to represent their national team.And, much like the 2026 FIFA World Cu
  
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• 'Leave us alone' - fans views on Spurs' start to the season

  07-09-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on how you're feeling after a difficult start to Roberto de Zerbi's first full season in charge. How concerned are you with the lack of creativity? And what do you think about the Italian's comments and touchline demeanour?Here are some of your comments:Colin: Have to agree with De Zerbi, you can't just slot a player in and expect the rest of the team - most of them themselves new -and get the same understanding. I'm happy to be patient because look how
  
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