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• Beckham and Mourinho pay tribute to Messi

  01-09-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi is the World Cup's all time leading goalscorer [Getty Images]Former England captain Sir David Beckham says Lionel Messi has inspired "millions of children worldwide" and his "legacy will live forever" following the Argentine's retirement from international football.Beckham, co-owner of Messi's club Inter Miami, paid tribute to the 39-year-old's international career in which he scored 125 goals in 207 games.Messi captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, saw them reach the fi
  
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• Maloney on Celtic working 'on key positions', left-back area, Sinisalo's challenge & Hatate future

  01-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Celtic assistant manager Shaun Maloney has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Scottish Premiership meeting with Aberdeen. Here are the key points.Maloney says the Scottish champions are "really happy" with their four summer signings so far and "there's some key positions that we still need a bit of work on in the next couple of days".The assistant manager says "the profiles of what we need in those positions are really important, that we do replace what we've lost", citing Arne E
  
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• Surrey sign Indian seamer Nabi for three matches

  01-09-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nabi has taken 162 first class wickets in 43 matches [Getty Images]Surrey have signed Indian seamer Auqib Nabi for their next three County Championship fixtures as they battle to stay in Division One.The 29-year-old is available for their two home matches with Yorkshire and Glamorgan, as well as the away fixture against Sussex at Hove.Surrey won three successive titles between 2022 and 2024, and were runners-up in 2025. This summer, they have won just one of their 10 matches so far and sit eight
  
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• Euro giants eye deal for Liverpool striker

  01-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Euro giants eye deal for Liverpool strikerLiverpool still have a little bit of time left to get any final deals that they want to over the line. Several new faces have been brought through the Anfield doors and, while all of these additions will improve the Reds in one way or another, more still needs to be done before Liverpool are ready to be classed as serious title contenders again.Andoni Iraola will have joined Liverpool to try and take a step up in the footballing world but, at this rate,
  
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• Burnley sign Leeds forward Ramazani

  01-09-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Largie Ramazani scored six goals in 26 appearances in La Liga for Valencia last season [Getty Images]Burnley have signed Leeds United forward Largie Ramazani on loan until the end of the season with an obligation to make the move permanent in the summer.The 25-year-old Belgian joined the Whites from Spanish side Almeria in August 2024 and scored six goals in 29 league appearances as they won the Championship title.He spent last season on loan with La Liga side Valencia."I have experience from pl
  
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• 'I feel good about this move' - Mbaye

  01-09-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aston Villa's deadline day signing Ibrahim Mbaye says he is looking forward to linking up with his "brother" and Senegal team-mate Nicolas Jackson at Villa Park.The 18-year-old forward has completed a move from Paris St-Germain, bringing an end to his eight-year association with the club.Making his Ligue 1 debut in August 2024, Mbaye has made 42 first-team appearances for the back-to-back Champions League winners - scoring four goals and contributing four assists."I'm happy to join
  
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• 🚑 Valencia release Sadiq Umar’s medical update

  01-09-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚑 Valencia release Sadiq Umar’s medical updateSadiq Umar will miss Valencia’s upcoming matches due to an issue in his right hamstring area. The injury occurred in last Sunday’s match against RC Deportivo de La Coruña, as the club confirmed in a medical statement.
  The striker will follow a therapeutic, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation plan at the training ground until he is medically cleared. For now, there is no estimated recovery timeline.The Nigerian therefore
  
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• Confirmed: Antonio Rudiger announces retirement from international football

  01-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Antonio Rudiger announces retirement from international footballMinutes after reports emerged claiming that Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger had decided to retire from international football, the German defender has made it official and announced that he has brought his time with the national team to an end.The 33-year-old veteran star confirmed the same with an emotional post on his social media, in which he explained the reasoning behind his decision to move on from Die Mannschaft.R
  
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• Northampton sign Dale and add Chambers and Powell on loan

  01-09-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northampton Town have signed free agent winger Owen Dale on a 12-month deal, and midfielder Sam Chambers and defender Josh Powell on loan.Dale, 27, was a member of Oxford United's League One promotion-winning team in 2025 but was a free agent after being released by the U's at the end of last season,which he spent on loan at Plymouth Argyle.Chambers, 19, made his Leeds United debut as a substitute in a 3-0 Championship win over Plymouth in 2024 and his first start followed in an FA Cup tie away
  
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• El Aynaoui undergoes Leipzig medical as transfer deadline approaches

  01-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Aynaoui undergoes Leipzig medical as transfer deadline approachesRoma’s transfer window is likely to close with more than a few surprises. In addition to the Giallorossi’s resurgence in Jamie Leweling, there’s also some sensational news regarding the midfield. Neil El Aynaoui, who seemed close to becoming a new Leipzig player, could sensationally return to the capital in the next few hours.According to Sky Sport Germany, the former Lens midfielder is currently undergoing tho
  
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• Leicester sign forward Riis from Bristol City

  01-09-2026 16:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leicester City have signed Danish forward Emil Riis from Bristol City for an undisclosed fee.The 28-year-old was top scorer for the Robins last season with 12 goals in all competitions, and he also provided three assists.He moved to Ashton Gate in the summer of 2025 after four and a half years with Preston North End, during which he scored 41 goals in 172 league appearances.Riis has agreed a four-year deal at the King Power Stadium and told the club website: "It's a massive club with a very exci
  
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• Valencia make late deadline day move to sign Real Madrid starlet on loan

  01-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Valencia make late deadline day move to sign Real Madrid starlet on loanThere is not much time left before the summer transfer window of 2026 comes to an end, and as far as Real Madrid are concerned, it has been a quiet day so far.With most of their business completed very early in the summer, Los Blancos entered the deadline day with no plans of any late signings. However, the possibility of some last-minute departures was not ruled out. One of the club’s most talented young midfield pros
  
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• Liverpool transfer plans revealed with €33m deal now close

  01-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer plans revealed with €33m deal now closeLiverpool Transfer Deadline Day Verdict: Barcola Arrives, Gakpo Stays, But Big Gaps Still RemainLiverpool have had movement, noise and plenty of money flying around them in the final hours of the window, but the deeper question remains the same. Have they actually done enough where it matters?That is the point hanging over this deadline day picture. Bradley Barcola is through the door in a “huge £106million deal”, C
  
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• Manchester United close in on Leicester wonderkid in deadline day deal

  01-09-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have made swift progress over a possible deadline day deal for Leicester City youngster Louis Page.The highly-rated 18-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough campaign even as the former Premier League winners were relegated from the Championship last season.The teenage midfielder could now move to Old Trafford for a fee of more than £10m after talks between the two clubs advanced quickly ahead of the transfer window closing.Page has been capped at U17, U18 and U20 level by Engla
  
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• 🚨 Antonio Rüdiger announces the end of his international career

  01-09-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Antonio Rüdiger announces the end of his international careerAfter Lionel Messi this Monday...Antonio Rüdiger and the German national team are officially over!The Real Madrid defender has just announced on his social media this Tuesday, September 1, the end of his international career, a few weeks after the 2026 World Cup, which will therefore be his final competition with Germany.The 33-year-old is bringing to a close a journey that began twelve years ago, unfortunately with
  
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• Liverpool make decision on future of 18-year-old starlet

  01-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool make decision on future of 18-year-old starletLiverpool still have some tough decisions to make before the transfer window slams shut.Because, once that happens, they'll be stuck with their current squad until at least January.On paper, the Reds look like they have a rather solid team and, with the recent arrival of Bradley Barcola, things seem to be looking up.However, even with the signing of the Frenchman, there are still a few problem areas among their ranks that could do with addr
  
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• Germany’s Antonio Rüdiger retires from international football

  01-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany’s Antonio Rüdiger retires from international footballAntonio Rüdiger has retired from international football at the age of 33, the player has confirmed. The 33-year-old Real Madrid defender confirmed the news first reported by Sky Germany that now is the time to take the step away from the German national team. Rüdiger made his international debut back in 2014 and went on to make 86 appearances for his country, scoring on three occasions. In a statemen
  
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• Newcastle sign Belgian star Matias Fernandez-Pardo in £51 million deadline day deal

  01-09-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United have signed forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille on a long-term contract.The 21-year-old has arrived at St James’ Park for a fee understood to be £51million.Having spent six years in Lille's academy, Fernandez-Pardo moved to Gent's youth set-up before making his senior debut for the Belgian side in 2023.Returning to Lille in 2024, he featured in the Champions League and Europa League, helping them secure third place in Ligue 1 last year. A Belgium international,
  
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• Robinson 'open minded' about transfers but nothing imminent

  01-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson is not close to bringing in any new signings but says the imminent closure of the English transfer window could create opportunities.Transfers depend on whether money is available and if targets can improve the squad without blocking "younger players' pathway". The Scottish window closes on Thursday.And Robinson said: "We've brought in a lot of players. Ten free transfers. Three signings we've paid a little bit of money for. There's been a lot of change."If
  
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• 🚨 River sell Freitas, who signs for Flamengo until 2031

  01-09-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 River sell Freitas, who signs for Flamengo until 2031Flamengo have officially announced the signing of Joaquín Freitas from River Plate. The Argentine forward signed a five-year contract with Mengão this Tuesday.Freitas, born in San Fernando, came through the ranks at Acassuso, the club where he made his professional debut in May 2023 at just 16 years old. In 2024, he made the move to River Plate, where he played until this 2026.The striker also has experience with Argent
  
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• Spurs forward Pierre signs first professional deal

  01-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs forward Pierre signs first professional dealTottenham Hotspur’s teenage forward Jhanaie Pierre has signed her first professional deal with the Club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Lilywhites this afternoon.The 18-year-old joined the Spurs academy at Under-10 level and she has successfully negotiated her way to the fringes of the senior team.Pierre has spent pre-season with the senior squad, earning vital experience during Spurs&rsqu
  
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• Official | Hamburg reshuffle sends Rayan Philippe on loan to Paderborn with €6m purchase option

  01-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Hamburg reshuffle sends Rayan Philippe on loan to Paderborn with €6m purchase optionHamburger SV have officially confirmed Rayan Philippe’s season-long loan move to Bundesliga newcomers Paderborn, with the East Westphalian club also securing an option to make the transfer permanent. The Hamburger Abendblatt reports Paderborn’s purchase option is worth approximately €5m-€6m.Get German Football News recently examined Philippe’s unusual route th
  
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• Lyon reach loan deal agreement with Reims for Keito Nakamura

  01-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon reach loan deal agreement with Reims for Keito NakamuraOlympique Lyonnais are reported to have reached an agreement with Stade de Reims regarding the signing of Keito Nakamura (26), according to information from L’Équipe.Under contract with the Champagne-based club until 2028, the Japanese winger is set to join the Rhône-based side on a €2m loan deal with a mandatory buy-out clause of around €11m, excluding bonuses.Already on his way to Lyon to undergo a medical
  
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• Liverpool to send Djylian N’Guessan on loan to Brest

  01-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool to send Djylian N’Guessan on loan to BrestLiverpool are set to complete the signing of AS Saint-Étienne forward Djylian N’Guessan (18). The France youth international is then expected to spend the season on loan at Stade Brestois, as per a report from L’Équipe.The France youth international striker is expected to join the Premier League giants next summer. The 18-year-old has also agreed to the move and has been allowed by his formative club to undergo a
  
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• Just in: Real Madrid defender decides to retire from international football to focus on club

  01-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Real Madrid defender decides to retire from international football to focus on clubIn a major development, MARCA reports that Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has decided to end his international career with Germany. The veteran centre-back strongly believes the time has come to close an important chapter of his career and focus entirely on his club.Rudiger to step down from Germany dutiesAccording to the report, the idea of stepping away from international football began to cross R
  
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• 'It made complete sense' to join Magpies - Fernandez-Pardo

  01-09-2026 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Matias Fernandez-Pardo says it "made complete sense" to join Newcastle after speaking with head coach Matthias Jaissle.The 21-year-old Belgium international has signed from Lille on a long-term contract for an initial £51.4m."I'm really, really happy to be here and very proud to be at such a big club," Fernandez-Pardo said. "I spoke to the head coach and he really showed how much he wanted me to be here."In terms of my own career progression, it made complete sense to come so
  
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• 🗓️ Date for the diary: next El Clasico date confirmed!

  01-09-2026 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗓️ Date for the diary: next El Clasico date confirmed!The date is set, and every football fan should mark it in red on their calendar: on Sunday, October 25 at 9 p.m., the world will once again stand still for at least 90 minutes. When Real Madrid and FC Barcelona face off, it is about far more than just three points in La Liga.The rivalry between the two clubs goes back decades, and it is reignited on the pitch minute by minute. This summer transfer window, both clubs have streng
  
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• 'Exciting times' - Sharp hopeful on Cameron deal

  01-09-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United assistant manager Lee Sharp says things are ongoing over a potential move to sing Rangers midfielder Lyall Cameron on loan.The 23-year-old has found game time hard to come by at Ibrox after moving there from United's rivals Dundee last summer, making just 10 appearances in all competitions for Rangers.He spent the second half of last season at Aberdeen and he could head out on loan again, with United keen."I just know it is ongoing," Sharp said. "If we managed to get him it would b
  
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• Terriers re-sign Ipswich midfielder Humphreys on loan

  01-09-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cameron Humphreys has featured for Ipswich already this season [Shutterstock]Huddersfield have re-signed midfielder Cameron Humphreys from Premier League Ipswich Town on loan until the end of the season.Humphreys rejoins the Terriers on a season-long deal after a successful loan spell from Portman Road in the second half of the last campaign.The 22-year-old made 22 appearances for Town in all competitions, scoring and assisting twice, with all but one game coming in League One.Humphreys had a pr
  
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• Report: Chelsea eye 22-year-old midfielder as £120m star could leave

  01-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea eye 22-year-old midfielder as £120m star could leaveChelsea Transfer Deadline Day: Enzo Fernandez Exit, Midfield Concerns and Late Window DecisionsChelsea always seem to bring their own weather to deadline day. While other clubs close shutters and count bodies, Stamford Bridge still hums with possibility, uncertainty and that familiar sense that one more twist could be around the corner. According to The Athletic, that remains very much the case as Chelsea head into the clo
  
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