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• A good deal for both clubs?

  27-08-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [PA Media]All along, Andoni Iraola has spoken about how he is waiting for 1 September when he knows what his squad will look like come the end of the window and there was certainly a sense inside the media room on Thursday that, even with Bradley Barcola's impending arrival, Liverpool might not be done yet.Iraola hoped to have "good news" around Barcola as that deal edges closer, but he refused to guarantee that Cody Gakpo would still be a Reds player come the end of the window. Liverpool are in
  
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• Chelsea Were Showing Interest In This Gifted Youngster: Should Alonso Go Back For Him In January?

  07-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Were Showing Interest In This Gifted Youngster: Should Alonso Go Back For Him In January?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Chelsea were showing interest in Blackburn Rovers youngster Tom Atcheson. It is believed that the Blues were among the clubs hoping to recruit the Northern Irish centre-back earlier this summer.Atcheson’s Impressive Rise In The EFL ChampionshipAtcheson has made a solid start to this EFL Championship campaign with Blackburn after putting
  
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• ‘I’m just really proud of everyone’ – Birmingham City boss Merricks reacts to Manchester City defeat

  07-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I’m just really proud of everyone’ – Birmingham City boss Merricks reacts to Manchester City defeatBirmingham City head coach Amy Merricks was proud of her side’s efforts despite their 3-1 defeat to champions Manchester City on the opening day of the new Barclays Women’s Super League season.A brace from Khadija Shaw and a goal from Mary Fowler sent Manchester City on their way to three points at The Jois Stadium. Océane Hurtré netted a consolati
  
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• Wonderkid confirms he will replace club legend at Liverpool

  07-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wonderkid confirms he will replace club legend at LiverpoolAn exciting wonderkid has confirmed he will be replacing a club legend at Anfield. Liverpool are very much on the precipice of a new era. Over the last few years so many club legends have departed for pastures new.The team that once brought us pure unbridled joy are not slowly disappearing one by one. Last summer, Trent Alexander-Arnold said his goodbyes.This time around Mo Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson all left the club.Next
  
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• Ex-Torino and Italy forward Belotti joins Serie B side Modena

  07-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Torino and Italy forward Belotti joins Serie B side ModenaAndrea Belotti is set to continue his career in Serie B after reaching an agreement to join Modena on a free transfer.According to Tuttosport, the former Torino and Italy striker has agreed to a contract with the Gialloblu, reportedly for one year, and is expected to undergo his medical tests on Tuesday before completing the move.Belotti arrived in Modena on Monday evening and, assuming there are no issues with his medical, he will the
  
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• Zubimendi And Hincapie To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Napoli

  07-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zubimendi And Hincapie To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs NapoliArsenal will clash heads with Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona earlier today as they hope to earn a good result on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners managed to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win over Chelsea recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Mikel Arteta will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation once again and is expected to make a couple of changes to his fi
  
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• Official | Lyon’s Mathys De Carvalho joins Saudi club Al-Diriyah

  07-09-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Lyon’s Mathys De Carvalho joins Saudi club Al-DiriyahOlympique Lyonnais’ Mathys De Carvalho (21) has signed for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Diriyah, the Rhône-based club confirmed on Monday.Having come through the Rouge et Bleu academy, the defensive midfielder will bring in €1.1m for OL, who will also retain a 10 per cent share of any future transfer fee.Given his first taste of first-team action by manger Paulo Fonseca in September 2025, De Carvalho has made 22 ap
  
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• Maresca on musical warm ups, Haaland's change and Cherki's role

  07-09-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Champions League game against Porto at Estadio Do Dragao (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Nico O'Reilly could be back for the weekend when Man City face Manchester United but they are "not sure" about Jeremy Doku's return date.On whether spending such vast sums in the transfer market brings pressure in the Champions League: "I said many times when you are Manchester City the expe
  
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• Olmo, Bernal And Kounde To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Feyenoord

  07-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olmo, Bernal And Kounde To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs FeyenoordBarcelona will welcome Feyenoord at the Nou Camp this Wednesday as they look to secure a win at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Catalan club managed to earn a dominant 5-0 win away at Valencia recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this clash.Hansi Flick will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a few tweaks to his first team for this game. Dani Olmo, Marc Bernal and Jul
  
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• Former Cisse coach hails Milan starlet: ‘Does things that others don’t’

  07-09-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Cisse coach hails Milan starlet: ‘Does things that others don’t’Paolo Sammarco has praised Milan youngster Alphadjo Cisse after the teenager continued his rapid rise by scoring against Juventus, recalling the qualities that made him stand out during his time at Hellas Verona.Cisse has quickly emerged as one of the most intriguing young talents in Italian football, with his performances attracting increasing attention at senior level. His latest goal came against Juventus
  
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• Wow! Liverpool have signed an absolute freak, Richard Hughes' parting gift is genius

  07-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wow! Liverpool have signed an absolute freak, Richard Hughes' parting gift is geniusLiverpool have signed an exciting player and it's all thanks to Richard Hughes. Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool may not be the most balanced team in the Premier League just yet, but there are certainly reasons for optimism. The Reds remain a work in progress, with plenty still to improve, yet the victory over Ipswich offered another glimpse of what this team could become.The Spaniard clearly knows how to get his
  
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• Three talking points ahead of Real Madrid vs Inter Milan | UEFA Champions League

  07-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three talking points ahead of Real Madrid vs Inter Milan | UEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League is finally back, and Real Madrid take to the field on Tuesday night in a massive matchday one clash against reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan.The Nerazzurri were on fire domestically last season and have begun the new season as strongly, while Real Madrid’s campaign has been quite a mixed bag so far.On Tuesday night, Los Blancos will face their biggest test of the season yet, whic
  
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• Barcola And Gravenberch To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Atletico Madrid

  07-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcola And Gravenberch To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Atletico MadridLiverpool will welcome Atletico Madrid at Anfield this Wednesday night as they look to earn a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Reds managed to secure a solid 2-0 win away at Ipswich Town last week, which should give them some confidence going into this game.Andoni Iraola will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some tweaks to his first team for this clash. Both B
  
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• Arsenal injury report – the season so far

  07-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal injury report – the season so farBukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz have all started the season fit, while William Saliba, Jurrien Timber and Cristhian Mosquera remain at different stages of recovery.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesIt is still remarkable to me that, until the start of this season, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz had started only one league game together since December 2024.That is nearly two years.Thankfully, all three have been fit a
  
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• Report – Barcelona star refused shirt number change out of respect for departed captain

  07-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Barcelona star refused shirt number change out of respect for departed captainThe 2026/27 season has seen a sea of changes as far as shirt numbers are concerned at FC Barcelona.Considering that a number of players departed and there were quite a few new arrivals, there has been quite a lot of movement in the squad numbers.For example, Fermin Lopez took the No. 7 shirt vacated by Ferran Torres, while Joan Garcia has succeeded Marc-Andre ter Stegen as Barça’s new #1. In
  
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• Torres And Gomes To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Club Brugge

  07-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torres And Gomes To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Club BruggeAston Villa will lock horns with Club Brugge at the Jan Breydel Stadium this Tuesday as they look to earn a positive result on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Villans could only secure a 0-0 draw away at Hull City recently, so they would be eager to return to winning ways in midweek.Unai Emery will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this game. Pa
  
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• Report: Arsenal forward set to stay until replacement is signed

  07-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal forward set to stay until replacement is signedArsenal Transfer News: Viktor Gyokeres Stance Clear as Julian Alvarez and Ivan Toney Plans EmergeArsenal’s position in the striker market appears increasingly defined, with TeamTalk reporting that Viktor Gyokeres will not be allowed to leave unless Mikel Arteta has an elite replacement ready to arrive. It is a firm stance, and one that says plenty about how Arsenal continue to build under a manager who values profile and tactic
  
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• Maldini becoming Serie A’s latest journeyman at 24 after first goal for Cagliari

  07-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maldini becoming Serie A’s latest journeyman at 24 after first goal for CagliariDaniel Maldini is fast becoming a Serie A ‘journeyman’ at the age of just 24, as his first goal for Cagliari means that he has now scored for more Italian sides than any other player over the last five years.Maldini has now scored for six different Serie A clubs aged 24Maldini scored the first goal of his Cagliari career in a 1-0 victory at home against Lecce in Serie A on Monday evening, lifting Fa
  
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• Lazio boss Gattuso: ‘Playing against Udinese is like going to the dentist’

  07-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio boss Gattuso: ‘Playing against Udinese is like going to the dentist’Gennaro Gattuso has likened facing Udinese to “going to the dentist” as Lazio prepare to take on Kosta Runjaic’s side in Serie A.The Biancocelesti coach spoke to Sky Sport shortly before kick-off, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, acknowledging the difficulty of the fixture while praising the standard of refereeing in the early stages of the season.“The level is always high. Compliments t
  
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• Report – The advice Barcelona gave Hansi Flick about Real Madrid boss Mourinho

  07-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – The advice Barcelona gave Hansi Flick about Real Madrid boss MourinhoCurrently in his third season at FC Barcelona, Hansi Flick has handled the media in an exceptional manner.Throughout his stint at the club, where media frenzy is a norm, Flick has shown the experience and composure to avoid unnecessary controversy, particularly in press conferences, where his message is usually straightforward and focused on the opponent in front of him.Barcelona’s advice about MourinhoEven
  
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• Inter Milan boss Chivu praises Mourinho ahead of Real Madrid showdown: ‘A special person’

  07-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan boss Chivu praises Mourinho ahead of Real Madrid showdown: ‘A special person’Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu has described Jose Mourinho as “a special person” ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League meeting with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.The Romanian spent two seasons playing under Mourinho at Inter between 2008 and 2010, a period that culminated in the club winning the Champions League at the very same stadium in 2010.A serial winnerSp
  
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• Inter coach Chivu: ‘We want to make history’ ahead of Real Madrid showdown

  07-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter coach Chivu: ‘We want to make history’ ahead of Real Madrid showdownCristian Chivu insists Inter are determined to “write important pages in the history” of the club as they prepare to begin their Champions League campaign against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu.The Nerazzurri face one of the toughest possible opening nights in Europe, returning to the stadium where José Mourinho guided them to one of the most memorable victories in their history
  
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• Future of Liverpool’s most important player confirmed after major transfer news emerges

  07-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Future of Liverpool’s most important player confirmed after major transfer news emergesLiverpool finally got their first win of the Premier League season under their belt on Friday. Andoni Iraola led his men to a 2-0 win against the recently promoted Ipswich and, while Liverpool should have easily beaten them, the fact that they did it with such ease was a nice surprise.Recently, the Anfield outfit looked like they were lacking identity but, after Friday's win, it finally feels like the Re
  
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• 🚨Confirmed XIs: Martínez Valero marks anniversary amid urgency

  07-09-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed XIs: Martínez Valero marks anniversary amid urgencyElche CF and Real Sociedad bring the curtain down on Matchday 4 of LaLiga EA Sports this Monday (21:30 in Spain / 13:30 in Mexico) at the Martínez Valero Stadium. The occasion has a special touch, as the Verdiblancos celebrate the 50th anniversary of their ground while looking to give their fans their first win of the tournament after taking just one point from a possible nine.
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• Serie A | Cagliari 1-0 Lecce: Main man Maldini off the mark

  07-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Cagliari 1-0 Lecce: Main man Maldini off the markDaniel Maldini was the star of the show and provided the only goal of the game as a dominant Cagliari picked up an important 1-0 victory at home against Lecce in Serie A on Monday evening.The hosts came into today’s side sat in 11th place in the Serie A standings after one win and one draw from their opening two league matches of the 2026-27 campaign. Lecce had the same points tally, but sat a few positions further down the standin
  
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• 😮 Augsburg make history! But Bayern's dominance remains colossal

  07-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😮 Augsburg make history! But Bayern's dominance remains colossalWhat a moment for everyone in Augsburg! On Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 season, FC Augsburg sit top of the Bundesliga table for the first time in club history after a 4-1 win in Frankfurt.That secures the Swabians a place in the history books, making them the 37th club in Bundesliga history to enjoy this spot in the sun at least once, according to a report by 'kicker'. A real milestone.As wonderful as these surprise moments are
  
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• 📸 Maldini celebrates, but late penalty chaos: Cagliari beat Lecce 🔥

  07-09-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Maldini celebrates, but late penalty chaos: Cagliari beat Lecce 🔥Daniel Maldini’s first goal in a Cagliari shirt was also worth three hugely important points for the Sardinians.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!Daniel Maldini’s goal was the only and decisive one of the match, even though both teams had several chances to make the game much more high-scoring, especially the home side. There was no s
  
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• Sneijder backs Dumfries to do well ahead of Real Madrid vs Inter Milan – ‘He has the quality’

  07-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sneijder backs Dumfries to do well ahead of Real Madrid vs Inter Milan – ‘He has the quality’Real Madrid begin their Champions League campaign on Tuesday against Inter Milan, and the fixture carries added significance for one of their summer signings.Denzel Dumfries will come up against his former club, having joined Real Madrid from Inter earlier in the window after five successful seasons in Italy.And ahead of the reunion, Dutch legend Wesley Sneijder has backed his compatrio
  
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• Andoni Iraola urged to back ‘absolutely brilliant’ Liverpool star

  07-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola urged to back ‘absolutely brilliant’ Liverpool starRonald Araújo Gives Liverpool Major Right-Back Decision After Ipswich DisplayLiverpool’s first Premier League victory under Andoni Iraola provided the obvious headlines through Alexander Isak’s two goals, but another performance at Portman Road may have given the new head coach an unexpected solution.Ronald Araújo started at right-back in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town, replaci
  
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• Barcelona lead Europe’s top five leagues in goals scored this season

  07-09-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona lead Europe’s top five leagues in goals scored this seasonDespite failing to land their top target Julian Alvarez, Barcelona have had a mesmerising start to the new season, especially from an attacking point of view.The Catalans have won their opening four matches in LaLiga, and they have scored goals for fun in all of those matches, with the current set of attackers absolutely on fire.Barcelona’s scoring tally improved further in their recent 5-0 win over Valencia at Mesta
  
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