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• Alcaraz starts US Open comeback against Safiullin

  28-08-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlos Alcaraz has not played a singles match since 13 April at the Barcelona Open [Getty Images]Carlos Alcaraz will start his US Open title defence against Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first serious examination of his fitness following a long-term wrist injury. Second seed Alcaraz, who won the men's title in New York last year, has not played a competitive singles match for more than four months because of inflammation in his playing right wrist.Despite his lack of action, the 23-year-old Sp
  
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• Everton Face €24m Headache Over Failed Defender Sale: Will That Affect The Toffees?

  02-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Face €24m Headache Over Failed Defender Sale: Will That Affect The Toffees?Everton have emerged from the transfer window with a thin squad and a growing problem involving a 25-year-old defender who could not secure the move the club had been considering. The Telegraph via Goodison News reports that Jake O’Brien is “disillusioned” after Everton entertained interest in him but failed to complete a sale before the September 1 deadline.The situation looks awkward becau
  
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• See OneFootball's top 15 best deals of the European transfer window

  02-09-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  See OneFootball's top 15 best deals of the European transfer windowThe summer window in Europe had its final chapter last Tuesday (1st) among the five major leagues. Signings now? Only from January 1, 2027.So now it’s time for OneFootball to list the 15 best deals.The list below takes into account signings made for “interesting” fees given the quality of the player in question, market opportunities, players likely to make a major impact at their new club, and gambles that could
  
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• Chelsea win to seal Champions League qualification

  02-09-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Women's Champions League QualifyingReal Sociedad (2) 0 - 1 (6) Chelsea FTChelsea reached their first Champions League final in 2021 [Getty Images]England international Keira Walsh scored the only goal as Chelsea completed a 6-2 aggregate win over Real Sociedad to seal their place in the league phase of this season's Women's Champions League.The Blues midfielder found the back of the net nine minutes into the second half of the second-leg play-off match at Estadio Zubieta to book her side's
  
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• Svilar: “Working with Gasperini is wonderful.”

  02-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Svilar: “Working with Gasperini is wonderful.”Mile Svilar once again takes center stage. For the second consecutive year, the Roma goalkeeper was named Serie A’s best goalkeeper at the Gran Galà del Calcio in Milan, an event celebrating last season’s stars. Another accolade for the Giallorossi goalkeeper, who, at the award ceremony, didn’t forget the competition: “There are other strong goalkeepers, but I’m happy and grateful to be here again.&rdq
  
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• Malen: “I hope to lead Roma as far as possible.”

  02-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen: “I hope to lead Roma as far as possible.”Five goals in two games and the feeling that the haul could have been even bigger. Donyell Malen started the season with full force, leading Roma through the opening matchdays and immediately establishing himself as a key player in Gian Piero Gasperini’s attack. Interviewed by reporters at the Gran Galà del Calcio in Milan, Malen described his current situation as follows: “I didn’t expect to start so well, but
  
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• Liverpool break world transfer record with spectacular last-minute transfer

  02-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool break world transfer record with spectacular last-minute transferLiverpool broke a world transfer record on deadline day but it went under the radar. It proved to be a hectic conclusion to the transfer window on Tuesday evening, even if Liverpool conducted most of their business earlier on in the day.One of the major sagas of the final few hours surrounded Lamine Camara, who is a Liverpool target.The Senegalese midfielder was not going to Chelsea, then he was, then he wasn't and then h
  
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• 29-Year-Old Aston Villa Star Set For Surprise Exit After Failed Hull Move: Right Move For The Midlands Club?

  02-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  29-Year-Old Aston Villa Star Set For Surprise Exit After Failed Hull Move: Right Move For The Midlands Club?Aston Villa are now close to seeing Leon Bailey leave for Olympiacos after the British transfer window shut on 1 September. The Daily Express reports that the winger has found an alternative route out of Villa Park after a proposed move to Hull City collapsed late in the window.Aston Villa face an exit for 29-year-old winger Leon Bailey after the UK transfer window endedBailey had been lef
  
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• Manchester United sign midfielder Bernal

  02-09-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United sign midfielder BernalManchester United have completed the signing of midfielder Rebeca Bernal on a three-year deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Red Devils this evening.The 29-year-old midfielder joins Manchester United following a spell playing for American National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Washington Spirit. Bernal joined Spirit ahead of the 2025 NWSL season and she went on to win the Challenge Cup with the
  
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• Former Nottingham Forest and Norwich defender joins Anderlecht on loan from Strasbourg

  02-09-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Nottingham Forest and Norwich defender joins Anderlecht on loan from StrasbourgAnderlecht have announced the signing of former Nottingham Forest and Norwich defender Andrew Omobamidele on loan from Strasbourg. The Irish defender has joined the Belgian side on loan until the end of the season without a purchase option included as part of the deal. Omobamidele began his career with Norwich, coming through the clubs academy before making his senior debut during the 2020/2021 season. Omobamid
  
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• Manchester United Identify This Brighton Full-Back As A Target: Should Carrick Move In For Him?

  02-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Identify This Brighton Full-Back As A Target: Should Carrick Move In For Him?In a recent report, The Daily Mail claimed that Manchester United have identified Brighton and Hove Albion full-back Ferdi Kadioglu as a transfer target. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils are showing interest in recruiting the Turkish defender this summer.Kadioglu’s Impressive Form In English FootballKadioglu enjoyed a good run of form at the English club as he produced a string of impres
  
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• Man Utd sign Bernal from Washington Spirit

  02-09-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rebeca Bernal scored the winner for Mexico in the 2023 Pan American Games women's football final [Getty Images]Manchester United have completed the signing of Mexico international Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit.The 29-year-old joins on a three-year contract on a deal believed to be worth up to £300,000.She can play in the centre of either defence or midfield and will become the first Mexican to feature in the Women's Super League."I have experienced a lot of special moments in my car
  
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• 'Patient' Davies finally lands Millar for Blues

  02-09-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool youth player Liam Millar made three appearances for Canada at this summer's World Cup [Getty Images]Birmingham City boss Chris Davies admits that the season-long signing of Canada international striker Liam Millar is one that has been on his wish list for some while.Millar's deadline-day arrival from Hull City was actually announced mid-match on a mad night at St Andrew's while Blues were drawing 1-1 with Southampton.After trailing at half-time, Davies was pleased to get a point
  
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• London City Lionesses can challenge the WSL’s very best says Maestre

  02-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  London City Lionesses can challenge the WSL’s very best says MaestreLondon City Lionesses head coach Eder Maestre says that his side believe that they can challenge every team in the Barclays Women’s Super League.The Pride have made some eye-catching additions over the summer with the likes of Mary Earps, Alexia Putellas and Kadidiatou Diani making moves to The Copperjax Community Stadium.It will be fascinating to see what London City Lionesses can achieve this season and head coach
  
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• 💸The Premier League dominated: spending in Europe's 5️⃣ big leagues

  02-09-2026 21:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💸The Premier League dominated: spending in Europe's 5️⃣ big leaguesThe Premier League once again showcased its overwhelming financial dominance in world football. The 20 clubs in the English competition spent close to €4.1 billion, surpassing the combined total of LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 by nearly €800 million.Absolute dominance beyond the Big SixThe financial firepower was not limited to the league’s giants: as many as 12 clubs broke their a
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Eyeing A January Move For This Crystal Palace Striker: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?

  02-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Eyeing A January Move For This Crystal Palace Striker: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a January move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. It has been claimed that Spurs would have to compete with Aston Villa in the race to land the French talent this winter.Mateta’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueMateta enjoyed a good run of form at the London club in the previ
  
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• Liverpool's 'final push' for surprise midfield transfer failed at final hurdle

  02-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's 'final push' for surprise midfield transfer failed at final hurdleLiverpool dominated the transfer headlines this summer. Even though they spent over £450 million last term, they were still linked with a whole host of new talent to try and improve their ranks.Four deals for senior players got over the line with a last-minute deal for 18-year-old Lucca Brughmans also being confirmed.On paper, these new additions will be massively helpful for Liverpool but, it's hard to look at A
  
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• Big outlay, but is PSG’s squad really better? PSG’s transfer verdict 🤔

  02-09-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Big outlay, but is PSG’s squad really better? PSG’s transfer verdict 🤔PSG equipped for the three-peat?After a particularly eventful summer, the transfer window finally closed on Tuesday evening.So now it’s time to take stock of PSG’s transfer market, marked by numerous departures, huge sales, and a few arrivals mainly aimed at refreshing a bench that needed some fresh blood.Initial needsUnlike many European clubs, PSG was not forced to sell this summer.With a soli
  
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• 🎧'Transfer deadline day madness for Stoke'

  02-09-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest episode of BBC Radio Stoke's A Cold Wet Tuesday Night podcast is out now.Matt Sandoz and Lucas Yeomans reflect on a hectic transfer deadline day for Stoke City and analyse the club's business throughout the summer window.They also discuss the 1-0 win over Norwich City in the Championship.Listen above or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.
  
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• More quarter-final ties set! OneFootball streams Copa do Brasil abroad 📲

  02-09-2026 21:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  More quarter-final ties set! OneFootball streams Copa do Brasil abroad 📲It’s time for the Quarter-final showdown of the 2026 Copa Betano do Brasil!And OneFootball will stream every matchup, all the way to the big final, for audiences outside Brazil! This Wednesday (2), we’ll find out two more semifinalists in the Santos vs Palmeiras derby and Vitória vs Vasco.🎟️ How to WatchYou have complete flexibility to choose how you want to follow the final stretch
  
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• Lamine Camara ‘probably affected’ by Chelsea saga but handed Monaco vice-captaincy role

  02-09-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Camara ‘probably affected’ by Chelsea saga but handed Monaco vice-captaincy roleSpeaking on Wednesday, hours after the conclusion of transfer deadline day, AS Monaco manager Filipe Luís said that Lamine Camara (22) is “probably affected” by his aborted transfer to Chelsea FC.A deal between Monaco and Chelsea was struck during the final hours of the window, only for the Principality club to renege on the deal as they instead sought to sell Folarin Balogun to
  
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• Too painful for fantasy, too perfect for fiction: The story of Lionel Messi and Argentina

  02-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Too painful for fantasy, too perfect for fiction: The story of Lionel Messi and ArgentinaThere are places that are somehow associated with certain people. For Lionel Messi, one of them stands in New Jersey.In June 2016, he sat devastated inside MetLife Stadium after Argentina had lost another Copa America final to Chile. Messi had missed in the penalty shootout.It was his fourth senior international final defeat. A few minutes later, exhausted by trying and failing to deliver the trophy his coun
  
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• Gravenberch To Start, Mac Allister On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Ipswich Town

  02-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gravenberch To Start, Mac Allister On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Ipswich TownLiverpool will face off against Ipswich Town at Portman Road this Friday night as they look to secure their first win of this Premier League campaign. The Reds have begun this season with back-to-back 2-2 draws versus Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest respectively, so they will be desperate to earn maximum points this week.Andoni Iraola will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expect
  
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• Real Madrid latest signing makes positive impression in first training session with senior team

  02-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid latest signing makes positive impression in first training session with senior teamSergio Martinez was Real Madrid’s final signing of the summer transfer window, and while it may seem like he is the least known of the club’s many big signings, his arrival could prove very impactful.After all, the midfield has been a shortcoming in the squad for a long time now, and Martinez could well be a long-term solution in that regard.As one of Spain’s most highly rated young t
  
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• Konate And Diomande To Start | 4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Real Betis

  02-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Konate And Diomande To Start | 4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Real BetisReal Madrid will lock horns with Real Betis at the Estadio Benito Villamarín this Friday night as they look to secure a good result on the road in La Liga. Los Blancos managed to earn a dominant 4-0 win over Malaga recently, so they would be eager to keep their good form going in the league.Jose Mourinho will opt for the 4-3-3 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this game. Ibrah
  
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• It's decided, African star is coming to Liverpool

  02-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's decided, African star is coming to LiverpoolAn African star is now coming to Liverpool after a last-minute decision. Richard Hughes' final transfer window in charge of the Reds ended with just three senior signings.Ronald Araujo, Victor Munoz and Bradley Barcola.It's an underwhelming window given the sheer size of Liverpool's recruitment the previous summer when the likes of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike were all brought to Anfield.However, it's also a sign of the changing
  
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• 🏟️Chelsea knock out Real Sociedad and advance in the Champions League

  02-09-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏟️Chelsea knock out Real Sociedad and advance in the Champions LeagueChelsea Women secured their place in the UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase after defeating Real Sociedad in Zubieta. The British side completed a commanding 6-2 aggregate victory.On course for the Europa CupDespite the efforts of the San Sebastián side, the English team’s efficiency, led by Keira Walsh, tipped the balance in the second leg. Following this defeat, Real Sociedad will now
  
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• 🤯 Two tap-ins to joy: Bayern overcome early shock in Osnabrück

  02-09-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Two tap-ins to joy: Bayern overcome early shock in OsnabrückWhat was it again about the DFB-Pokal and its very own rules?As a newly promoted second-division side, VfL Osnabrück are facing the mighty FC Bayern in the first round of the cup right now.And even though Vincent Kompany did not experiment too much with his lineup at the Bremer Brücke (Díaz, Olise and Kane all started), the underdog raced into a 1-0 lead!
  Backed by a loud home crowd, the Purple-Whites pro
  
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• 🤯 Two tap-ins seal joy, Bayern overcome early Osnabrück shock

  02-09-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Two tap-ins seal joy, Bayern overcome early Osnabrück shockSo how was it again with the DFB-Pokal and its very own set of rules?Promoted second-division side VfL Osnabrück are taking on mighty Bayern Munich in the first round of the cup right now.And even though Vincent Kompany did not make too many experiments with his lineup at the Bremer Brücke (Díaz, Olise and Kane all started), the underdog raced into a 1-0 lead!
  Backed by a loud home crowd, the Purple-Whites
  
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• 🤯 Came from behind! Bayern overcome early shock in Osnabrück

  02-09-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Came from behind! Bayern overcome early shock in OsnabrückWhatever was that again about the DFB-Pokal and its very own laws?In these minutes, newly promoted second-division side VfL Osnabrück is taking on giants FC Bayern in the first round of the cup.And even though Vincent Kompany did not make too many experiments with his lineup at the Bremer Brücke (Díaz, Olise and Kane all started), the underdog raced into a 1-0 lead!
  Roared on by a loud home crowd, the Purpl
  
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