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• Atletico Madrid step up pursuit of Barcelona target with talks imminent

  13-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid step up pursuit of Barcelona target with talks imminentBarcelona have spent the last few seasons with Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde as their first-choice full-backs, but both players had a poor 2025/26 season.Joao Cancelo came in on loan in January and took the starting berth from Balde, whereas Eric Garcia often looked much more comfortable than the Frenchman on the right flank.Thus, this looks like one area to which Barcelona remain attentive in the transfer market, and one
  
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• Pick of the stats: Southampton v Swansea City

  07-09-2026 13:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]This is a meeting of two of the in-form sides in the Championship on Tuesday (19:45 BST).Swansea City head to the south coast at the top of the table and unbeaten from their opening five games while Southampton have not lost in their past four outings after an opening-day defeat by Watford.Southampton have won six of their past seven meetings with Swansea City in all competitions (D1), and have not lost to the Swans since January 2017 in the Premier League (1-2).Swansea have won just one of
  
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• Pundit predicts Arsenal to win league after victory

  07-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pundit predicts Arsenal to win league after victoryArsenal show another side against ChelseaGary Neville believes Arsenal will win the Premier League this season after Mikel Arteta’s team demonstrated that they can prevail in matches which escape their usual pattern of control.The former Manchester United defender delivered his prediction following Arsenal’s compelling victory over Chelsea in north London. Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast for Sky Sports, the original source of th
  
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• Former Gunner spotted in the stands during Arsenal-Chelsea clash

  07-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner spotted in the stands during Arsenal-Chelsea clashFormer Gunner Leandro Trossard seemingly returned to the Emirates Stadium to watch Arsenal’s game against Chelsea, based on fan footage and pictures from Sunday’s match.Photo via @nerdyawayfan on TwitterFormer Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard left the club to join Besiktas this summer, but he seems to still have a strong connection with his old side.Arsenal fans believed they’d spotted Trossard sitting in the box se
  
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• Guglielmo Vicario speaks out on Roberto De Zerbi relationship after leaving Tottenham

  07-09-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guglielmo Vicario has praised Tottenham managerRoberto De Zerbi for being a "man of his word" after a prolonged summer transfer saga ended with his move to Juventus.The Italian keeper failed to play a single minute under De Zerbi, as a hernia operation in March sidelined him during the early matches of the manager’s tenure, allowing Antonin Kinsky to seize his opportunity.Spurs promptly handed Czech goalkeeper Kinsky a new contract after securing Premier League safety and allowed Vicario t
  
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• 'Lang not thinking about what could be - he's there'

  07-09-2026 13:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Preston North End goalkeeper Alan Kelly has praised striker Callum Lang's "striker's instinct" to score the first of his two goals against Blackburn Rovers.Lang scored the opener in just the ninth minute before doubling the lead in the 27th minute."He's not thinking what could have been, he's thinking I'm going to be there just in case," Kelly said."It is there, he taps the ball in. The relief around the ground from Preston fans that one, we are 1-0 up and two, we've actuall
  
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• Real Madrid dealt major transfer blow as Liverpool snatch Courtois successor

  07-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid dealt major transfer blow as Liverpool snatch Courtois successorReal Madrid did a lot of transfer business in the summer, with six new players added to Jose Mourinho’s first team squad. One area they did not address was goalkeeper, although the plan is to sign someone in the years to come.Thibaut Courtois has been Real Madrid’s starting goalkeeper since he joined from Chelsea in 2018, but now that he is 34, his playing days will be coming to an end soon. The club are awar
  
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• Mir rejoins Worcestershire as Swanepoel departs

  07-09-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Usama Mir has played 17 white-ball matches for Pakistan [Getty Images]Worcestershire have re-signed Pakistan international bowler Usama Mir for the rest of the season as a replacement for all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel.Mir returns for a second spell of County Championship cricket with the Pears, having made his first-class debut for the club back in 2023.The leg-spinner will be available for their final three Division Two fixtures, including the home match with Northamptonshire, which begins on Tu
  
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• UEFA Champions League rankings: Who are the favorites for 2026-27 title?

  07-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League season is about to kick off its group stage and there are 36 teams aiming to win it all. MORE — Full Champions League schedule, scoresBut who are the legit contenders? Can a dark horse emerge to win it all? And who are the outsiders hoping to sneak into the top 24 to reach the knockout rounds?UEFA Champions League rankings for 2026-27 seasonBelow we rank the 36 teams in the UEFA Champions League league phase based on their strength and how they will fare i
  
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• Two Ligue 1 clubs were keen to sign former Manchester United striker Anthony Martial, but…

  07-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Ligue 1 clubs were keen to sign former Manchester United striker Anthony Martial, but…Two Ligue 1 clubs are reported to have recently made an offer to Anthony Martial (30) in a bid to secure his services, according to Foot Mercato.Whilst their identities have not been revealed, one of them is said to be near the top of the table, whilst the other is expected to be fighting to avoid relegation. OGC Nice and RC Lens, both of which had previously been linked with the French international
  
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• Why Kelsy has little time to settle after Shankland injury

  07-09-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Rangers goalkeeper Cammy Bell says the club's big-money signing Kevin Kelsy must step up in Lawrence Shankland's absence.Scotland striker Shankland went off in the early stages of Saturday's 1-0 win over Motherwell, with manager Derek McInnes later saying it appears to be a "significant" hamstring injury.Shankland was replaced by Ryan Naderi, who scored Rangers' winner against the Steelmen, but Bell believes it will be Kelsy - signed from Portland Timbers on deadline day for a reported fe
  
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• 👀 Champions action? Mourinho opens up on Endrick at Real Madrid

  07-09-2026 13:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Champions action? Mourinho opens up on Endrick at Real MadridForward Endrick could make his OFFICIAL return for Real Madrid precisely in the 2026/27 Champions League.Los Blancos will host Inter Milan at 4 p.m. on Tuesday (8), and the Brazilian could play a few minutes after recovering from injury."He could be ready to play 5 minutes, 10 at most. He trained with the team for the first time yesterday (Sunday) and hasn’t played since Budapest. He’s not fit for more (minutes)."
  
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• Mbappe talks Vinicius partnership, Mourinho, Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid vs Inter

  07-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe talks Vinicius partnership, Mourinho, Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid vs InterKylian Mbappe has dismissed suggestions of tension with Vinicius Jr. while insisting Real Madrid’s priority must remain the same: winning trophies.The French forward spoke ahead of Madrid’s Champions League opener against Inter Milan, with plenty of attention surrounding his partnership with Vinicius, his Ballon d’Or hopes and the expectations that have followed Jose Mourinho’s ret
  
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• Pick of the stats: Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield United

  07-09-2026 13:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Blackburn Rovers have taken only one point from their past three Championship outings as they prepare to host Sheffield United on Tuesday (19:45 BST).The Blades head to Ewood Park unbeaten on the road so far with two draws from their away games.After their 3-1 win in April, Blackburn Rovers are hoping to record back-to-back league victories over Sheffield United for the first time since April 1993 in the Premier League.Sheffield United have won each of their past three away games at Blackbu
  
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• Chelsea showed interest in former PSG midfielder Renato Sanches

  07-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea showed interest in former PSG midfielder Renato SanchesChelsea FC had a turbulent end to the transfer window. Having lost out on Enzo Fernández (25), who moved to Manchester City, and seen their attempts to sign AS Roma’s Manu Koné (25) and AS Monaco’s Lamine Camara (22) fall through, the London club have had to turn to less high-profile and more readily accessible players to bolster their squad.And whilst, so far, none have really caught their eye, the Blues&rs
  
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• New video shows Williams handball - but won't end VAR row

  07-09-2026 13:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New video footage has been released that shows the ball coming off Neco Williams' arm in the lead-up to his disallowed goal in the 0-0 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.The Nottingham Forest defender bundled the ball home in the 67th minute but video assistant referee Peter Bankes stepped in to rule out the goal for accidental handball. Williams and Forest manager Oliver Glasner were adamant after the match that there was no proof the ball touched an arm.While the footage vindicates the VAR's decis
  
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• 'You cannot trust Man Utd to see out a game' - teething problems or real issues?

  07-09-2026 13:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Manchester United fan Beth Tucker says Michael Carrick substituting Marcus Rashford at Everton on Sunday was the reason the game ended as a 2-2 draw.She called the substitution a "big mistake" - though Carrick explained the change was precautionary after the forward had "felt something" - but also went on to say it "was one of many" and that, at the moment, "we cannot trust Manchester United to see out a game of football".Added to that is the view of former Premier League striker Clinton Mo
  
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• Burnley and Vardy - a perfect match

  07-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]In a move which would make magician David Copperfield green with envy, Burnley's rabbit-out-of-the-hat signing of Jamie Vardy could be the one thing that saves the Clarets' season.As fans made for the Turf Moor exit seconds after Bristol City's winning goal was being picked out of the net, they were not only despondent but also fearful.Quite a few were considering a season where they would not move out of the relegation zone they currently find themselves in. Manager Nicky Hayen's
  
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• Long ball helps 'neutralise' sides - Is Woltemade's presence missed?

  07-09-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Newcastle fan Raul Kohli believes Nick Woltemade's presence was missed in the 2-2 draw against Bournemouth."We lack a bit of depth. Nick Woltemade could have been used in that game. If you brought Woltemade in you could neutralise them by playing a long ball to the front and not playing out from the back," said Kohli.The German forward featured from the bench in Juve's 1-1 draw against AC Milan at the weekend, but failed to make an impact in his 20-minute cameo.Although Woltemade endured a
  
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• Taylor 'excited' after Exeter's positive performances

  07-09-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Taylor has seen his side win one and draw two of their five League Two games this season [Shutterstock]Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says his side's 0-0 draw with Walsall has given him confidence in his side.Having had a difficult start to the season, Exeter have taken five points from their last three games.The draw with fifth-placed Walsall came after a 1-1 draw at home to high-flying Barnet on Tuesday night."We feel that was a winning performance," Taylor told BBC Radio Devon."If we pl
  
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• Arteta gives injury update on Arsenal 22yo

  07-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta gives injury update on Arsenal 22yoCristhian Mosquera missed Sunday’s game against Chelsea with a muscle injury, but Mikel Arteta is hopeful that it’s not serious.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesCristhian Mosquera was forced off during Arsenal’s match against Aston Villa last week, appearing to clutch at the middle of his hamstring as he initially sat on the ground.At the time, Mikel Arteta told the media: “He is fine, but he was feeling like he was about t
  
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• Picture: Vanoli arrives at Viola Park to replace Grosso as Fiorentina coach

  07-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Picture: Vanoli arrives at Viola Park to replace Grosso as Fiorentina coachPaolo Vanoli has already arrived at Fiorentina’s training centre and is ready to sign his contract to replace Fabio Grosso as the Viola coach.Vanoli is ready to start his second stint as Fiorentina’s coach, returning to the Stadio Franchi just three months after his departure.CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 16: Coach Paolo Vanoli of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and ACF Fiore
  
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• Mourinho refuses to reveal Alexander-Arnold plan before Real Madrid face Inter: ‘Not going to comment’

  07-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho refuses to reveal Alexander-Arnold plan before Real Madrid face Inter: ‘Not going to comment’Jose Mourinho has made his priority clear ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League opener against Inter Milan: winning matters more than producing another attractive performance.The Portuguese manager faced the media before Tuesday’s meeting at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Real Madrid looking to respond immediately after suffering their first defeat of the season against Re
  
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• How shirts reveal hidden stories of money, power & politics in soccer with Joey D'Urso

  07-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeAlexis & Christian are joined by journalist and author Joey D’Urso (“More Than a Shirt”) to reveal how global politics and big money collide on the front of your favorite football shirts. From the wild story behind Arsenal’s JVC era to clubs with sponsors tied to oil states, crypto, local businesses and everything in between, the conversation uncovers just how much history (and drama) is stitched into every k
  
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• Arsenal enjoying themselves as confidence breeds creativity: "We know we can beat anybody"

  07-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LONDON — The Emirates Stadium crackled with appreciation and awe on plenty of occasions during Arsenal's win against Chelsea on Sunday. MORE — What we learned from Arsenal v ChelseaThe swagger is back. The benefits of winning the Premier League last season are clear. The creativity is flowing. Confidence is high. Arsenal were excellent last season as they won the Premier League title. But at times it was a grind to finally get it over the line. In the early Mikel Arteta years Arsenal
  
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• 'Kelsy will have to step up to plate in Shankland absence'

  07-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Rangers goalkeeper Cammy Bell says the club's big-money signing Kevin Kelsy must step up in Lawrence Shankland's absence.Scotland striker Shankland went off in the early stages of Saturday's 1-0 win over Motherwell, with manager Derek McInnes later saying it appears to be a "significant" hamstring injury.Shankland was replaced by Ryan Naderi, who scored Rangers' winner against the Steelment, but Bell believes it will be Kelsy - signed from Portland Timbers on deadline day for a reported f
  
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• Man Utd 'needed to strengthen at the back' in transfer window

  07-09-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison says Manchester United have "problems at the back" after twice letting a lead slip to draw 2-2 at Everton on Sunday.Ainsley Maitland-Niles' stoppage-time equaliser was the sixth goal Michael Carrick's side have conceded in the three games so far.This is the first campaign in five years where United have let in at least two goals in each of their first three league matches."Manchester United have strengthened well in the midfield and up
  
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• Coach promises to protect new Liverpool wonderkid

  07-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coach promises to protect new Liverpool wonderkidLucca Brughmans starts strongly at Genk after Liverpool transferLiverpool’s summer move for Lucca Brughmans is already beginning to look like a carefully managed piece of long term planning, with the teenage goalkeeper making an immediate impression back at Genk after completing his transfer.The 18-year-old kept a clean sheet against Anderlecht on his first appearance since returning to Belgium on loan, offering an early glimpse of why Liver
  
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• Chelsea criticised for transfer decision that has helped rivals

  07-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea criticised for transfer decision that has helped rivalsKai Havertz at Arsenal Raises Fresh Questions Over Chelsea Transfer StrategyKai Havertz came back to hurt Chelsea again, and that is the part that matters. Arsenal’s 2-1 win over their London rivals was shaped by a player Chelsea once had, then chose to move on. When that player delivers in a game of this size, the debate writes itself.Joe Cole did not dress it up. He criticised Chelsea for letting a top-level talent leave and
  
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• Ward out to build Barrow momentum after first win

  07-09-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Keaton Ward has scored one and set up three goals in his four Barrow appearances so far [Getty Images]Barrow midfielder Keaton Ward wants to keep the momentum rolling after helping his side end their winless start to the season.Ward set up the first goal as Barrow defeated Sutton United 3-0 to pick up a first National League victory at the sixth attempt.The Bluebirds had drawn two and lost three of the previous five as they try to readjust following relegation from League Two.They had lost leads
  
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