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• Atletico forward Julian Alvarez softens stance on potential Arsenal transfer

  26-08-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico forward Julian Alvarez softens stance on potential Arsenal transferArsenal are pushing to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid before the end of the transfer window. Alvarez has made it clear his ultimate ambition is to join Barcelona, but Atletico have strongly resisted the idea of selling him to a direct rival. In a boost for the Gunners, the Argentine’s view on a move to the Emirates Stadium has softened, per the Independent. He still prefers to stay in Spain
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or Young Talent of the Year award

  08-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or Young Talent of the Year awardReal Madrid’s club-record signing Yan Diomande has officially been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Young Talent of the Year, with the shortlist announced on September 8 ahead of the ceremony in London on October 26.The nomination recognises Diomande’s performances before his move to the Santiago Bernabeu rather than his early weeks in Madrid.The 19-year-old enjoyed
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal nominated for 2026 Men’s Young Talent of the Year

  08-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal nominated for 2026 Men’s Young Talent of the YearAs expected, FC Barcelona teenage duo of Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi have been nominated for the 2026 Men’s Young Talent of the Year award which will be presented at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.Both La Masia graduates enjoyed exceptional campaigns with Barcelona and the Spain national team in 2025/26, making their nominations for the prize, also known as the Kopa Trophy, very m
  
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• Juventus ace Alajbegovic nominated for best young player at 2026 Ballon d’Or

  08-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus ace Alajbegovic nominated for best young player at 2026 Ballon d’OrJuventus ace Kerim Alajbegovic has been included on the 10-player shortlist for the 2026 Kopa Trophy, the award handed out to the best young player of the year at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.Juventus star Alajbegovic rivals Lamine Yamal for 2026 Kopa TrophyThe Kopa Trophy is awarded to the best player in the world aged under 21 and has been running since the 2018 edition of the Ballon d’Or.Alajbegovic is t
  
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• Inter Milan icon explains what makes Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho special: ‘You miss him when he’s gone’

  08-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan icon explains what makes Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho special: ‘You miss him when he’s gone’Marco Materazzi has offered a glowing assessment of Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid, while drawing comparisons between the Portuguese manager and Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu.The former Italy international knows Mourinho better than most. The pair developed a close relationship during Inter’s remarkable 2009-10 campaign, when the Nerazzurri comp
  
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• Real Madrid vs Inter: Lautaro Calls Champions League Win an Objective

  08-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid vs Inter: Lautaro Calls Champions League Win an ObjectiveInter captain Lautaro Martinez says winning the Champions League is a genuine objective for the club, speaking ahead of the Nerazzurri’s opening 2026-27 league phase fixture against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday 8 September.According to Football Italia, the captain sat alongside head coach Cristian Chivu at the pre-match press conference in the Spanish capital. Asked directly whether Europe’s top p
  
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• Liverpool news conference: Lot of time to talk about new Mac Allister contract - Iraola

  08-09-2026 14:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola says there is still a "lot of time" resolve Alexis Mac Allister 's futureMac Allister says he "sad" to not be offered new Liverpool contract over summer when other team-mates didReds travel to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday as Champions League returnsBruno Guimaraes and Jurrien Timber train but Cristhian Mosquera absent as Arsenal prepare for Wednesday's trip to NapoliAston Villa travel to Club Brugge and Man City away at Porto on Tuesday, Man Utd host Sabah on ThursdayBallon d'Or no
  
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• Como extend striker’s contract after breast cancer diagnosis

  08-09-2026 14:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italian football club Como has handed forward Roberta Picchi a contract extension as a sign of "continued commitment" following her breast cancer diagnosis.The diagnosis arrived shortly after she helped Como secure promotion to the top tier of Italian women's football for the first time, and just weeks ahead of their opening women's Serie A fixture."Roberta will now begin her treatment, supported throughout by the club’s medical team, who will work closely with the specialists responsible
  
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• McTominay's heart procedure 'a complete success'

  08-09-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott McTominay's last game was on 30 August [Getty Images]Napoli have said Scott McTominay's heart surgery "was a complete success" and expect the Scotland midfielder to resume training this month.The 29-year-old's ablation procedure - a minimally invasive operation to correct irregular heart rhythms - took place at Spire Manchester Hospital on Tuesday morning.McTominay was substituted after 56 minutes of Napoli's 2-1 Serie A defeat by Como on 30 August.A mild benign arrhythmia was discovered,
  
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• James Rodriguez tipped for surprise move to join Alessandro Nesta in Serie B

  08-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Rodriguez tipped for surprise move to join Alessandro Nesta in Serie BReports in Spain claim that James Rodriguez is on the verge of a surprise return to Europe to play for Serie B club Avellino under head coach Alessandro Nesta.Report: James Rodriguez in talks to join Avellino in Serie BAccording to reports from Spanish outlet Marca, the 35-year-old Rodriguez has spoken at length with Nesta and is in advanced negotiations with Avellino. Tuesday’s report indicates that the parties ar
  
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• McTominay heart procedure 'a complete success'

  08-09-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott McTominay last played on 30 August [Getty Images]Napoli have said Scott McTominay's heart surgery "was a complete success" and expect the Scotland midfielder to resume training this month.The 29-year-old's ablation procedure - a minimally invasive operation to correct irregular heart rhythms - took place at Spire Manchester Hospital on Tuesday morning.McTominay was substituted after 56 minutes of Napoli's 2-1 Serie A defeat by Como on 30 August.A mild benign arrhythmia was discovered, prom
  
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• Two French clubs pursue Paris FC goalkeeper Obed Nkambadio

  08-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two French clubs pursue Paris FC goalkeeper Obed NkambadioLe Havre and FC Nantes, who were relegated to Ligue 2 this season, are reportedly interested in Paris FC’s Obed Nkambadio (23), according to information from Le Parisien.Both clubs are on the lookout for a stand-in goalkeeper following injuries to Lionel Mpasi (32) and Alexis Mirbach (21) respectively, and the two French sides are said to have begun talks with Nkambadio.Having been relegated to the role of backup to Kevin Trapp (36)
  
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• Simeone reshuffles Atlético attack for Anfield opener

  08-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Simeone reshuffles Atlético attack for Anfield openerAtlético Madrid travel to Liverpool on Tuesday for Wednesday’s 21:00 Champions League league-phase opener without two first-team options, according to Mundo Deportivo. Diego Simeone cannot count on Alexander Sørloth, still nursing a muscle injury, or Arnau Ortiz, ruled out at Anfield by a suspension carried over from two years ago.Atlético lose two players for Liverpool openerSørloth picked up a muscula
  
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• Arsenal boost as injured star returns to full training pre-Napoli

  08-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal boost as injured star returns to full training pre-NapoliArsenal’s pre-Napoli training session has revealed some positive injury news, with Jurrien Timber fully involved with the squad.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesArsenal held an open training session on Tuesday ahead of their midweek Champions League game away to Napoli, and the good news relayed by those watching on is that Jurrien Timber was fully involved.Timber has been training individually for a while now, ever since h
  
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• Robinson's tired excuses don't cut it as pressure mounts

  08-09-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The latest in the line of Stephen Robinson's excuses was that the players were tired from recent travelling.Not only did the Dons have a fortnight's break before facing Rangers on 30 August, we have only had one away game in a month of football. And that was to Glasgow, not Georgia.It's just as well we don't have three away games in seven days upcoming... oh, wait.It's time for excuses and talking to stop. We need to see some real action, identity and more importantly creativity from this A
  
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• Feyenoord 17-year-old gem makes huge statement on Real Madrid ambitions: ‘Club of my dreams’

  08-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feyenoord 17-year-old gem makes huge statement on Real Madrid ambitions: ‘Club of my dreams’Real Madrid has always held a special place in the football hierarchy, and players across various stages of their careers often see the club as their dream destination.Beyond just the titles the club has won over the years, Los Blancos stand for a certain impeccable standard that very few other clubs can offer. In many ways, they do represent the pinnacle of football.It is, thus, no surpr
  
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• How to watch Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  08-09-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola makes his Champions League debut as a manager as his Liverpool side host Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday. Iraola has had a mixed start to life at Liverpool but seeing Alexander Isak score twice in their win at Ipswich on Friday will excite him and give him hope that the attack is finally gelling. Liverpool's new style of play is taking some time to bed in,as expected, but Iraola's side are unbeaten in three in the league as they try to find the right balance
  
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• 📺 Follow Napoli's UEFA Champions League journey on NOW!

  08-09-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Follow Napoli's UEFA Champions League journey on NOW!Napoli are back in the Champions League and getting ready for a new European season packed with major challenges. Massimiliano Allegri’s side will face Arsenal, Manchester City, Porto, Villarreal, Club Brugge, Bodo/Glimt, Viking and Sabah Baku in the competition’s League Phase. It all kicks off on Wednesday 9 September at the Maradona against Arsenal, ahead of a series of must-watch fixtures.With Conte’s departure a
  
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• 📺 Follow Inter's Champions League journey on NOW in streaming!

  08-09-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Follow Inter's Champions League journey on NOW in streaming!Inter are ready to take center stage in the Champions League once again. After the League Phase draw, the Nerazzurri discovered their path in Europe’s top competition, which has already thrown up at least a couple of thrilling matchups!The Italian champions are heading back to the Bernabeu, the stadium where in May 2010 captain Zanetti and his teammates lifted the third Champions League title in the Nerazzurri’s hi
  
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• 📺 Follow Roma’s Champions League journey live on NOW!

  08-09-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Follow Roma’s Champions League journey live on NOW!After seven years away, Roma are back in the Champions League. Gian Piero Gasperini’s Giallorossi are ready to test themselves against some of Europe’s best teams, including Real Madrid, PSG and Manchester United. In short, their return could hardly be more exciting!Their opener is set for Thursday, 10 September, away at Fenerbahce. A strong start will be important, especially with the Galacticos of José Mourin
  
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• Como officials giving up seats to older fans for Euro debut

  08-09-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como president Mirwan Suwarso and several directors are giving up their tickets for the club's Champions League debut to allow elderly supporters to attend.The Serie A club will host RB Leipzig on Thursday (20:00 BST) after qualifying for the continental competition for the first time in their 119-year history. They did so by finishing fourth in the Italian top flight last season under former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas.However, the demand for tickets for Como's histo
  
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• 'Guts, style and fight' - no need to panic yet

  08-09-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Coventry City are yet to get off the mark in this 2026-27 Premier League campaign, sitting bottom of the table with no points from the opening three games. But following Saturday's narrow 1-0 defeat at eight-time champions Manchester City, many supporters believe this is where the season truly starts. BBC CWR fancaster Danny Finlay said Frank Lampard's side showed "guts, style and fight" at the Etihad which has convinced him they have enough to compete in the top-flight this season
  
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• Official: Lazio sign Diogo Leite after flying start to 2026-27 Serie A season

  08-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Lazio sign Diogo Leite after flying start to 2026-27 Serie A seasonLazio have officially announced their signing of Portuguese centre-back Diogo Leite on a free transfer following their flying start to the 2026-27 Serie A season, which sees them joint top of the pack after three matches.Official: Leite joins Lazio on a free transferThe Biancocelesti have confirmed that Leite has joined the club on a free transfer following the expiry of his Union Berlin contract earlier this summer, an
  
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• Real Madrid teenage midfield prospect close to first-team debut after impressing Mourinho

  08-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid teenage midfield prospect close to first-team debut after impressing MourinhoReal Madrid’s only blockbuster midfield signing of the summer transfer window was Bernardo Silva, and the club pressed for a second big name until the very end.When it became clear that a second elite signing was impossible, Florentino Perez and Co. moved on to alternative options and identified Racing Santander’s Sergio Martinez as a young talent with massive potential.The player initially had h
  
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• How to watch Napoli vs Arsenal live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  08-09-2026 14:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli host Arsenal in a tasty UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday, as the league phase opens in style in southern Italy. Max Allegri has taken charge of Napoli over the summer and has so much experience in this competition, and with winning trophies. Napoli were 2-0 up at Inter Milan on Saturday but lost 3-2 in a big blow for Allegri early on. Arsenal lost in the Champions League final last season on penalty kicks and Mikel Arteta's side are fired up to go one better and win a first-ever m
  
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• Official: Mourinho confirms 22-man Real Madrid squad to face Inter

  08-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Mourinho confirms 22-man Real Madrid squad to face InterJose Mourinho has officially confirmed a squad of 22 Real Madrid players to take on Inter in their first match of the 2026-27 Champions League campaign on Tuesday evening, including former Nerazzurri wing-back Denzel Dumfries.Cristian Chivu and his players are already in the Spanish capital and are gearing up to face 15-time Champions League victors Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the toughest of possible starts to the new European
  
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• Arsenal rack up nominations for Ballon d’Or awards

  08-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal rack up nominations for Ballon d’Or awardsArsenal have received multiple nominations for the upcoming Ballon d’Or awards, including David Raya for Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier LeagueThe Ballon d’Or’s official website has been confirming some of their nominees for the 2026 award ceremony throughout Tuesday, with Arsenal receiving nominations in a number of categories.The first nomination was for Men’s Club
  
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• ‘It’s been a disastrous start to the season’ – Luis Enrique on PSG’s struggles

  08-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘It’s been a disastrous start to the season’ – Luis Enrique on PSG’s strugglesLuis Enrique would certainly have preferred to kick off his fourth campaign at the helm of Paris Saint-Germain on a more relaxed note. Having beaten Aston Villa to claim only the second UEFA Super Cup in their history, Les Rouge et Bleu once again looked set to assert their dominance across the continent. Yet, a month after that prestigious triumph, PSG are still chasing their second win o
  
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• Lamine Yamal talks Fermin, Olmo, Dembele, Real Madrid, Ballon d’Or ahead of Barcelona vs Feyenoord

  08-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal talks Fermin, Olmo, Dembele, Real Madrid, Ballon d’Or ahead of Barcelona vs FeyenoordLamine Yamal has made Barcelona’s Champions League ambitions clear, insisting there is “no greater motivation” than Europe’s biggest club competition as his side prepares to face Feyenoord.The 19-year-old forward spoke to the media ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League opener and addressed everything from his ambitions for the competition to his Ballon d’Or
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool offered the chance to sign Real Madrid star

  08-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool offered the chance to sign Real Madrid starLiverpool Offered Dani Carvajal as Free Transfer Question Emerges for Andoni IraolaLiverpool have been presented with the chance to consider Dani Carvajal on a free transfer, with intermediaries sounding out a number of clubs over the former Real Madrid defender’s next move. As Graeme Bailey for TeamTalk reports, Liverpool, Manchester City and Fulham have all been made aware of the availability of the experienced right-back.C
  
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