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• Belgium battle could be a blessing

  09-09-2026 09:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It is a new chapter for Aston Villa and, against Club Brugge, they turned the page.A first win of the season, albeit more nervy than anticipated, lit the spark for Unai Emery's side.The visitors were in a commanding and deserved position at half-time, John McGinn's opener making him the club's all-time record European goalscorer with 12.Emi Buendia's strike and Nicolas Jackson's first Villa goal - benefiting from Yann Sommer's rush of blood - had them cruising.Brugge were poor and
  
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• Brugge win 'can't be underestimated' - Nevin

  09-09-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Chelsea and Everton winger Pat Nevin says you "can't underestimate the importance" of Aston Villa's 3-2 Champions League win over Club Brugge on Tuesday "for their entire season".Villa breathed life into their season as they edged to a narrow Champions League victory which marked their first win and first goals of the campaign."Just to score some goals is important for Villa," Nevin told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "That does really work on the confidence of t
  
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• Right-back misses Liverpool training ahead of Atletico Madrid tie

  09-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Right-back misses Liverpool training ahead of Atletico Madrid tieLiverpool are set to open their Champions League campaign on Wednesday evening with a game against Atletico Madrid. Every year without fail, no matter which pot Liverpool and Atletico end up in, both clubs seems to face one another at some point in the Champions League.Last season, on 17 September, the Reds just about managed to get past the La Liga giants with a 3-2 win.However, it took until the 92nd minute for them to beat them
  
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• Rangers eye second place as Celtic set pace

  09-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the Old Firm in action on Wednesday, the Scottish Premiership table will have a familiar look if Rangers can make it four successive wins.The Ibrox outfit host St Mirren, while Celtic travel to Perth to take on St Johnstone.Derek McInnes' side appear to be finding their feet after dropping points in their opening two league outings and falling out of Europe.Meanwhile, Celtic have a perfect domestic record, bouncing back from a Champions League qualifying trauma in Austria and adding an arra
  
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• Four Real Madrid players make Ballon d’Or shortlist

  09-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four Real Madrid players make Ballon d’Or shortlistReal Madrid is one of the European clubs with a very rich history and a very strong element of tradition in its culture. Around 124 years after its founding, the club has developed some characteristics that make it a very unique entity even among its peers in European football.One such defining characteristic of the club has been the presence of some of the very best players in world football in its team. The Merengues have gone on to asse
  
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• Barcelona register 10 youth stars in UEFA squad B before Feyenoord clash

  09-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona register 10 youth stars in UEFA squad B before Feyenoord clashBarcelona have submitted their Champions League Squad B to UEFA ahead of their meeting with Feyenoord, giving Hansi Flick additional youth options despite the likelihood that most will not make the matchday squad.Unlike Squad A, which contains the first-team players and cannot be changed during the group stage, List B provides clubs with greater flexibility for academy players who meet UEFA’s eligibility requirements.&
  
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• Jamie Carragher tips Erling Haaland to achieve historic milestone after Champions League double

  09-09-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamie Carragher has backed Erling Haaland to finish his career with more than 1000 goals after the Manchester City struck twice in the Champions League win over Porto.Haaland’s double took Enzo Maresca’s side to a 2-0 success in their competition opener, with the 26-year-old now the club’s third leading goalscorer of all-time.The Norwegian already has 322 goals in 407 club appearances at senior level, as well as 62 in 55 games for his country, with many years left at the top le
  
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• Jose Mourinho gives blunt review of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s midfield performance for Real Madrid

  09-09-2026 10:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho does not see Trent Alexander-Arnold as a midfielder despite playing the English right-back in midfield for Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League.Madrid punished two costly Inter mistakes, with Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde scoring and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois keeping the visitors at bay at the Santiago Bernabeu.Alexander-Arnold has shared minutes so far this season with summer signing Denzel Dumfries, and they started this game together with
  
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• 'Massive step forward' despite cup exit - Hellberg

  09-09-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg insisted his side took "a massive step forward" despite exiting the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Tuesday.Jorgen Strand Larsen scored headers in each half before Daichi Kamada added a third as Palace advanced to the fourth round.Hellberg admitted his players needed to be better in certain moments but was happy with the performance and, with more players coming back from injury, believes competition for places will see the team get even better.
  
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• Parkinson demands more from Wrexham after draw

  09-09-2026 10:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Issa Kabore (left) provided the cross for Jacques Ekomie's headed equaliser for Wrexham [Getty Images]Manager Phil Parkinson acknowledged Wrexham have room for improvement after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Burnley.Jacques Ekomie's second-half header saw the Red Dragons come from behind to earn a point against a side who started the evening bottom of the Championship.Wrexham are unbeaten in three games but are still searching for their first win of the season at the Racecourse."There
  
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• Lautaro Martinez insists Inter Milan did not deserve to lose to Real Madrid: ‘We did much more than them’

  09-09-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro Martinez insists Inter Milan did not deserve to lose to Real Madrid: ‘We did much more than them’Lautaro Martinez believes Inter Milan deserved at least a point from their 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid, insisting his side did “much more than them” at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Inter captain pointed to two early mistakes as the decisive moments of the match, with Real Madrid taking advantage before the Italian side recovered and remained competitive. For Mart
  
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• Gabriel Jesus explains how Barcelona move came together in final days of window: ‘Said yes straight away’

  09-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Jesus explains how Barcelona move came together in final days of window: ‘Said yes straight away’Gabriel Jesus has revealed how his move from Arsenal to Barcelona came together in the final days of the summer transfer window, describing a whirlwind period that took him from training on his own in London to joining the club he had wanted to represent for years.The Brazilian had completed Arsenal’s pre-season but already suspected his opportunities would be limited. 
  
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• Folarin Balogun almost fit to make AS Monaco return

  09-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun almost fit to make AS Monaco returnFolarin Balogun (25) could be included in AS Monaco’s squad for the game against RC Lens next weekend, as per a report from L’Équipe.Monaco manager Filipe Luís revealed that Balogun had been playing through some knee pain during the FIFA World Cup in the summer. As a result, he has yet to feature under the Brazilian. The USMNT forward had not even trained with the first team until the end of last week. Prior to that, th
  
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• Champions League: Napoli vs. Arsenal – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  09-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League: Napoli vs. Arsenal – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVNapoli will look to Rasmus Hojlund in their home Champions League game against Arsenal tonight, but Massimiliano Allegri is short on midfield options, with Scott McTominay and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa unavailable.It kicks off at 21:00 CET [20:00 BST] at the Stadio Maradona in Naples.MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Massimiliano Allegri, Manager of Napoli, gestures during the Serie A match between FC In
  
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• Liverpool 'gamble' fails, January exit now likely for 83-goal star

  09-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool 'gamble' fails, January exit now likely for 83-goal starOver the years, Liverpool have taken many different gambles on players and managers. For example, it was a gamble for Fenway Sports Group to hire Arne Slot after Jurgen Klopp resigned and, it was also a gamble for them to replace Andy Robertson with Milos Kerkez.Sometimes, these gambles pay off but, more often than not, they leave at least one party unhappy.This season, the Reds needed to replace Mohamed Salah and, even though eve
  
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• 2 ex-Arsenal players delete social media posts after 3 defeats

  09-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 ex-Arsenal players delete social media posts after 3 defeatsFormer Arsenal players Alex Iwobi and Emile Smith Rowe have removed all their Instagram posts about Fulham, as the club struggle with a poor start to the season.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesFulham fans have spotted that both Alex Iwobi and Emile Smith Rowe have hidden many of their old Instagram posts, with Iwobi removing everything except one non-football post, and Smith Rowe getting rid of it all.It’s not clear exac
  
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• Inter Milan manager finds major positive despite Champions League loss to Real Madrid: ‘I’m not at all angry’

  09-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan manager finds major positive despite Champions League loss to Real Madrid: ‘I’m not at all angry’Cristian Chivu refused to be discouraged by Inter Milan’s 2–1 defeat to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, instead focusing on the character his side showed during a demanding Champions League opener.Inter were beaten despite staying competitive throughout the contest, and Chivu was particularly encouraged by the way his players responded to difficult mome
  
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• Today’s Papers – Big Inter gifts, Juventus in trouble

  09-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Big Inter gifts, Juventus in troubleLa Gazzetta dello SportJuve, you need to get yourself blessed.Locatelli returns in 2027; stop for BogaAfter Yildiz and Thuram, the captain underwent surgery too (could be out for six months)Inter’s big giftsChampions: Mou thanks Bisseck and MartinezThe defender and the goalkeeper put Real Madrid up 2-0. The Nerazzurri bounce back and go close to the equaliser. Chivu: ‘Great game.’Napoli tryThe defence and Hojlund
  
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• Liverpool and Manchester United monitoring Premier League defender

  09-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool and Manchester United monitoring Premier League defenderMalick Thiaw Transfer Latest as Liverpool and Manchester United Monitor Newcastle DefenderLiverpool and Manchester United are both watching Malick Thiaw closely as they map out future defensive recruitment, according to Caught Offside. At this stage, there is no suggestion of talks or formal movement, but the Newcastle United defender has clearly entered the thinking of two clubs expected to revisit their centre-back options in th
  
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• Journalist names a number of midfielders on Liverpool’s radar

  09-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist names a number of midfielders on Liverpool’s radarLiverpool Transfer Interest Builds Around Lamine Camara, Manu Kone and Alex ScottLiverpool’s recruitment planning appears to be stretching well beyond the immediate window, with fresh discussion centring on David Ornstein on The Athletic FC podcast and a trio of midfield names who could shape future strategy at Anfield.The strongest line to emerge is that “There’s interest from #LFC [in Lamine Camara].” Th
  
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• When will Baleba make his Man Utd debut?

  09-09-2026 09:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Carlos Baleba's arrival at Old Trafford has been the subject of several questions sent in via our 'Ask about Manchester United' form.Twinomugisha asked who will Baleba most likely forge a midfield partnership with at the Red Devils and how long is the Cameroon international ruled out for?Manchester United made the signing of Carlos Baleba a pretty big deal by parading him onto the pitch before last month's Premier League victory over Ipswich.At £70m, he is one of the most expensive pl
  
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• Thibaut Courtois drops honest Real Madrid verdict after Inter win: “Could have been 4-4”

  09-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thibaut Courtois drops honest Real Madrid verdict after Inter win: “Could have been 4-4”Real Madrid may have defeated Inter Milan 2-1 on Tuesday, but it was far from a straightforward victory for Jose Mourinho’s side. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde were enough for Los Blancos to start their league phase campaign with three points, but the visitors would have left the Bernabeu feeling hard done-by.Real Madrid had several chances to score more than two goals, but
  
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• Watch: Real Madrid megastar booed by Santiago Bernabeu crowd despite win over Inter Milan

  09-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Real Madrid megastar booed by Santiago Bernabeu crowd despite win over Inter MilanVinicius Jr. is facing growing frustration from the Santiago Bernabeu crowd after another difficult performance in Real Madrid’s 2–1 Champions League victory over Inter Milan.The Brazilian left the pitch without a goal or assist and was repeatedly booed as supporters became increasingly unhappy with his lack of precision. Notably, Vinicius has only recently ended one of the summer’s bi
  
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• How Juventus plan to rebuild midfield after injury crisis

  09-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Juventus plan to rebuild midfield after injury crisisThe new season is barely underway, and already Juventus have a crisis on their hands.Not only are their first-choice midfielders Manuel Locatelli and Khéphren Thuram out injured for long, both have also undergone surgery in recent days and are set to be sidelined until at least the turn of the year.Locatelli has had surgery for a lateral meniscus tear in right knee, while Thuram underwent surgery to treat chondropathy of t
  
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• Dean Huijsen reveals how Jose Mourinho is transforming him at Real Madrid

  09-09-2026 09:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dean Huijsen reveals how Jose Mourinho is transforming him at Real MadridReal Madrid did not have a straightforward encounter with Inter Milan on Tuesday, but they still emerged as 2-1 winners. The visitors were the better team for much of the proceedings, but goals from Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde ensured that the three points would be staying at the Bernabeu.After the match, Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen delivered his assessment in comments made to the media (via MD). He noted that
  
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• 23-year-old star to audition for Liverpool move, club eager to sign him

  09-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  23-year-old star to audition for Liverpool move, club eager to sign himLiverpool still have a fair few holes within their team that they need to plug. Even though four new players have been brought in over the summer, the Reds' depth is still fairly thin.If three or four of their first-team squad get injured, they are going to face some major problems.However, since the January transfer window is another chance for them to improve their ranks, there's no reason why they can't start to eye new mo
  
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• 🥐☕️ FC Brekkie: Champions League returns, strikers firing 🔥

  09-09-2026 09:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️ FC Brekkie: Champions League returns, strikers firing 🔥When the Champions League returns, it means...... goals from Kylian Mbappé, Serhou Guirassy and Erling Haaland!The three goal machines, who have been scoring regularly in the Champions League for several seasons now, got their 2026-2027 campaigns off to the perfect start on Tuesday night.The Frenchman scored his first goal against Inter, while the Malian and the Norwegian both netted braces, against Vi
  
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• 🥐☕️ FC Breakfast: Champions League is back, scorers firing 🔥

  09-09-2026 09:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️ FC Breakfast: Champions League is back, scorers firing 🔥When the Champions League is back, it means...... goals from Kylian Mbappé, Serhou Guirassy and Erling Haaland!The three sharpshooters, who have been piling up goals in the Champions League for several seasons now, got their 2026-2027 campaign off to the perfect start on Tuesday night.The Frenchman scored his first goal against Inter, while the Malian and the Norwegian both bagged braces, respectively
  
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• St Mary's is 'special' for Southampton -Eckert

  09-09-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert is hoping his team can maintain their strong home form at a "special" St Mary's throughout the Championship season. Saints have started the campaign well at home, winning all three of their league matches on the south coast against Stoke City, Millwall and, on Tuesday night, a Swansea City side who had been top of the table going into the game.Goals from Finn Azaz, Cyle Larin and Leo Scienza capped an impressive display as Eckert's side ended the Swans' unbeat
  
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• Huijsen talks Mourinho, Mbappe, Courtois, Konate after Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan: ‘We could have won 5-0 or 6-1’

  09-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Huijsen talks Mourinho, Mbappe, Courtois, Konate after Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan: ‘We could have won 5-0 or 6-1’Dean Huijsen has revealed that Jose Mourinho is demanding more from him after the Real Madrid defender played another important role in the 2-1 Champions League victory over Inter Milan.Huijsen has established himself in the heart of Madrid’s defence this season, but the 21-year-old insists his strong start means little unless he can maintain that level throughout t
  
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