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• Break welcome for depleted Dark Blues

  08-09-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]When two starters are taken off on a stretcher and you're reduced to 10 men in arguably the most difficult venue in the league, it's only going to end one way.If you were a Hearts fan attending your first ever game on Sunday, you'd have left with the buzz of a last-minute winner and the impression Dundee were a team of thugs.Zan Besir's challenge would have been considered excellent had he done it against Shawn Michaels in a Hell in a Cell match.We can take the positives. The display from a
  
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• Official announcement: Liverpool agree deal with midfielder

  08-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official announcement: Liverpool agree deal with midfielderLiverpool have confirmed a new contract with a very promising young midfielder. He may be set for a promotion.Liverpool are now in the stage of locking down what they’ve already got, with the transfer window having been shut for a week now. It was a strange window, of course, with the Reds coming out of it with what quite plainly looks like an imbalanced group.Still, they believe they’ve got the best players they could possib
  
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• 📸 Real Madrid have the comedy goal of the season already 😳

  08-09-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Real Madrid have the comedy goal of the season already 😳What is this?!This Tuesday evening, Real Madrid begin their Champions League campaign against Inter Milan.A perfect start for Los Blancos, who are leading 2-0 after 25 minutes of play.
  After Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring, Federico Valverde doubled the lead with an absolutely astonishing goal.The Real captain quite literally nicked the ball off the feet of Inter goalkeeper Josep Martínez, who had already pr
  
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• Kylian Mbappé equals Real Madrid icon with latest UCL strike vs. Inter 🔥

  08-09-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé equals Real Madrid icon with latest UCL strike vs. Inter 🔥Real Madrid were all at sea for the opening period of their Champions League clash with Inter but when you have players like Kylian Mbappé, you always have a chance. 
  In José Mourinho's first European game since returning as Real boss, his side struggled against his former club, coached by his former player Cristian Chivu. Thibaut Courtois was called into action on several occ
  
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• Champions League: Man City goalless at Porto, Real Madrid 2-0 up against Inter

  08-09-2026 21:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City face Porto on opening night of Champions LeagueWatch Final Score at top of page, including BBC Radio 5 Live Commentary from Estadio Do DragaoReal Madrid leading Inter through Mbappe and Valverde goals - Alexander-Arnold starts in midfieldAston Villa win 3-2 at Club Brugge in early game - report and player ratingsFirst round of fixtures spread across three days - six games on Tuesday Champions League: Man City goalless at Porto, Real Madrid 2-0 up against Inter
  
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• McGinn And Jackson Get 8 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Hard-Fought Win Vs Club Brugge

  08-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McGinn And Jackson Get 8 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Hard-Fought Win Vs Club BruggeAston Villa clashed heads with Club Brugge at the Jan Breydel Stadium earlier this evening as they looked to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Villans made a good start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 11th minute when John McGinn found the back of the net. However, Hugo Vetlesen equalised for the home team just eight minutes later. Emiliano Buendia fired his team back up a
  
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• Liverpool star confirms it: He's the sacrifice for bold new signing

  08-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star confirms it: He's the sacrifice for bold new signingOne Liverpool star has essentially confirmed that he’ll be the sacrifice for a bold new signing. A big, big decision from Liverpool.Alexis Mac Allister has spoken out on his situation at Liverpool and it's an interesting one to say the least. The midfielder has been conspicuous all year as the only one of the senior midfield group who hasn't had a new contract.Though, of course, Curtis Jones's new contract came with Inter.
  
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• From a €40m Chelsea target to priceless for Barcelona: Fermin Lopez unlocks another level

  08-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From a €40m Chelsea target to priceless for Barcelona: Fermin Lopez unlocks another levelThere was a point in the summer of 2025 when Chelsea believed around €40 million could be enough to tempt FC Barcelona into selling Fermin Lopez.Just over a year later, that figure feels almost detached from reality.Not simply because Fermin has become more productive, but because the player returning from a difficult summer appears to have added another dimension, and another level, to his game.A
  
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• Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea win changes the transfer-window conversation

  08-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea win changes the transfer-window conversationArsenal’s win over Chelsea put the transfer debate into perspective, with the champions showing why their existing squad may already be strong enough.Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesI don’t know about you, but I’ve had a bit of a head-spinner of a week.I think the clearest example of this is that what you’re reading now is my third attempt to get something down since you last heard from me. I guess a lot&rsq
  
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• £35k-A-Week West Ham Ace Faces Nuno Axe After Failed Exit: What Is The Best Decision With The Duo?

  08-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £35k-A-Week West Ham Ace Faces Nuno Axe After Failed Exit: What Is The Best Decision With The Duo?West Ham United have two midfield cases after the summer window closed without exits for Soungoutou Magassa and Edson Álvarez after relegation to the Championship. Claret & Hugh, citing tactical reporting from Green Street Hammers, says Magassa has apologised to Nuno Espírito Santo and his teammates after deleting West Ham references from his social media last month while pus
  
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• Champions League: Man City visit Porto after Aston Villa edge to win at Club Brugge

  08-09-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City face Porto on opening night of Champions LeagueWatch Final Score at top of page, including BBC Radio 5 Live Commentary from Estadio Do DragaoReal Madrid host Inter in pick of other matches - Alexander-Arnold starts in midfieldAston Villa win 3-2 at Club Brugge in early game - report and player ratingsFirst round of fixtures spread across three days - six games on Tuesday Champions League: Man City visit Porto after Aston Villa edge to win at Club Brugge
  
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• Report Inter meet Dimarco agent ahead of Real Madrid battle

  08-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Inter meet Dimarco agent ahead of Real Madrid battleInter face Real Madrid in the Champions League this evening, but also took the opportunity to meet Federico Dimarco’s agent to discuss a new contract.It kicks off at the Bernabeu in Madrid at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.The Nerazzurri open their Champions League campaign on Spanish soil this evening, although they are forced to do without the injured Dimarco an
  
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• Feyenoord defender Mika Marmol: ‘Barcelona are always favourites to win the Champions League’

  08-09-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feyenoord defender Mika Marmol: ‘Barcelona are always favourites to win the Champions League’As FC Barcelona take on Feyenoord tomorrow in the UEFA Champions League, they will come up against two familiar faces.Indeed, the Dutch giants are managed by ex-Barça defender Giovanni van Bronckhorst, while former La Masia defender Mika Marmol is a part of their squad.Since leaving Barcelona in 2022, the defender had spells with Andorra and Las Palmas, before the 25-year-old joined Fe
  
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• Atletico Madrid confirm Julian Alvarez decision ahead of Liverpool clash

  08-09-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid confirm Julian Alvarez decision ahead of Liverpool clashLiverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Julian Alvarez Included for Champions League ClashJulian Alvarez will be at Anfield on Wednesday night, and that matters. Whatever noise surrounds him in Madrid, Atletico are a better side when he is available, especially in the Champions League.The Argentina forward has become a deeply unpopular figure with sections of Atletico Madrid support after trying to force a move to Barcelona during the
  
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• Liverpool star reveals the truth behind recent failed contract talks

  08-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star reveals the truth behind recent failed contract talksAlexis Mac Allister Contract Update Leaves Liverpool With an Awkward ProblemLiverpool have a contract issue on their hands, and Alexis Mac Allister has said it plainly. Speaking before the Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid, the midfielder revealed he has not been offered a new Liverpool contract and admitted the situation has left him “very, very sad.”That matters. Mac Allister is not a squad extra and he
  
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• Real Madrid set sights on €120 million-rated Arsenal midfield superstar – report

  08-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set sights on €120 million-rated Arsenal midfield superstar – reportAccording to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Real Madrid have their sights set on Arsenal midfield superstar Declan Rice as they plan for the future. The Arsenal and England ace is understood to have plenty of admirers within the Spanish capital club, with influential figures believing he should be one of their main targets to strengthen the midfield.Real Madrid want a midfielderIt is no secret that Real
  
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• Chivu: ‘Inter need pace and courage to defend space’ against Real Madrid

  08-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu: ‘Inter need pace and courage to defend space’ against Real MadridCristian Chivu explains his unexpected Inter changes against Real Madrid, including Curtis Jones and surprises in defence. ‘We need players with the courage to defend space behind them.’It kicks off at the Bernabeu in Madrid at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.The opening Champions League fixture is also going to be one of the toughest
  
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• £30m Gamble Rejected For Leeds United Before Trafford Move: Why Is The Englishman An Upgrade?

  08-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £30m Gamble Rejected For Leeds United Before Trafford Move: Why Is The Englishman An Upgrade?Leeds United made a formal summer approach for Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin before changing course and completing a deal for James Trafford, according to A Bola, which published details from Ukrainian journalist Mykhailo Spivakovskyi of TaToTake. Benfica rejected the English club’s proposal because it expected Juventus to return with a bigger package, reportedly in the €30m to &eur
  
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• Calhanoglu: ‘Inter and Real Madrid both strong teams’

  08-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calhanoglu: ‘Inter and Real Madrid both strong teams’Hakan Calhanoglu insists Real Madrid and Inter are both ‘strong sides with great individuals,’ and is pleased to reunite with old teammate Denzel Dumfries.It kicks off at the Bernabeu in Madrid at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.The Nerazzurri won their first three Serie A matches of the campaign, including a comeback to beat Napoli 3-2 in stoppages, an
  
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• Champions kicks off with Brazilian assist and free-kick stunner, watch 🎥

  08-09-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions kicks off with Brazilian assist and free-kick stunner, watch 🎥At last, the Champions League league phase has begun in the 2026/27 season.The first two matches were played early this Tuesday afternoon (6), with wins for AEK and Aston Villa.The Premier League side, the current Europa League champions, beat Brugge away from home.Meanwhile, the Greek team defeated LASK at home.Brugge vs Aston VillaThe goal that opened this year’s Champions League league phase had direct invol
  
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• Brentford's rise 'not finished yet' - Andrews

  08-09-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "My journey has not been straightforward, far from it, especially in those earlier years."Those are the words of Keith Andrews, who, after making a combined 84 Premier League appearances for Wolves, Blackburn and West Brom between 2003 and 2012, is now settling into his second season in charge of Brentford as a Premier League boss.From starting his coaching journey with MK Dons in 2015, it took the Ireland international 10 years to become a top-flight manager."I went on a journey to try to be a
  
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• Inter President Marotta: ‘Lautaro Martinez exemplary with Barcelona, Real Madrid strongest club’

  08-09-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter President Marotta: ‘Lautaro Martinez exemplary with Barcelona, Real Madrid strongest club’Inter President Beppe Marotta hails ‘exemplary’ Lautaro Martinez for resisting Barcelona interest, salutes Denzel Dumfries and Jose Mourinho with ‘strongest club’ Real Madrid.It kicks off at the Bernabeu in Madrid at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.This is the opening Champions League game of the se
  
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• Feyenoord manager backs Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘He has the quality to win it’

  08-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feyenoord manager backs Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘He has the quality to win it’Former FC Barcelona defender and current Feyenoord manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst returned to the Spotify Camp Nou on Tuesday, more than a decade after helping the Catalans win the UEFA Champions League in Paris.The former Dutch footballer will take charge of his Feyenoord side against Hansi Flick’s Barça in their first league phase match of the 2026/27 Champions
  
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• Everton Eye €3.5m-A-Year Striker: Why Does He Make Sense For The Toffees?

  08-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Eye €3.5m-A-Year Striker: Why Does He Make Sense For The Toffees?Everton have made a brief enquiry for a 30-year-old free-agent striker Anthony Martial as David Moyes seeks attacking cover after a frustrating deadline day, according to Foot Mercato. Foot Mercato reported on September 7 that Everton briefly sounded out Anthony Martial about a return to the Premier League, although the contact has not developed into advanced negotiations.The report says Martial has rejected offers fro
  
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• Diego Simeone sends Anfield warning to Atletico Madrid players ahead of Liverpool clash

  08-09-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has warned his side to prepare for an intense atmosphere at Anfield when side faces Liverpool on Wednesday, following a lapse in concentration during their weekend defeat.Atletico conceded two goals in the space of three second-half minutes on their way to losing 3-0 at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.A year ago, Atletico travelled to Merseyside for their opening Champions League fixture and trailed 2-0 within six minutes. Although they managed to recover to
  
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• Juventus confirm Locatelli surgery and new Boga injury diagnosis

  08-09-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus confirm Locatelli surgery and new Boga injury diagnosisJuventus have confirmed that Manuel Locatelli went under the knife for knee surgery today, while Jeremie Boga will be out for several weeks with a thigh strain.The injury crisis is getting worse in Turin, as they had already lost Kenan Yildiz, Khephren Thuram, Weston McKennie, Jeff Ekhator, Juan Cabal, Andrea Cambiaso and Pape Matar Sarr for the most recent match with Milan.Juventus lose Locatelli and BogaTURIN, ITALY – SEPTEM
  
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• Welbeck To Lead The Line | 3-4-2-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Leeds United

  08-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welbeck To Lead The Line | 3-4-2-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Leeds UnitedChelsea will entertain Leeds United at Stamford Bridge this Wednesday night as they hope to secure a good result at home in the EFL Cup. The Blues suffered a tough 2-1 loss at the hands of Arsenal in the Premier League recently, so they would be eager to bounce back by securing a win in midweek.Xabi Alonso will set his men up in a 3-4-2-1 formation and is expected to make a lot of changes to his first XI for this game. Da
  
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• Richard Hughes made last-ditch attempt to sign ‘superstar’ midfielder for Liverpool

  08-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes made last-ditch attempt to sign ‘superstar’ midfielder for LiverpoolLiverpool were linked with a whole host of players throughout the summer transfer window. Every area of their squad was being scrutinised with Andoni Iraola trying to weigh up which players he needed for which positions.Of the lot, Bradley Barcola was obviously the biggest coup but, since he's only just joined, the Reds' fanbase are yet to see how much he's actually going to bring to their starting XI.
  
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• 1 win, 2 new contracts: Arsenal academy weekly roundup

  08-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  1 win, 2 new contracts: Arsenal academy weekly roundupThe Arsenal academy have had a positive week so far, as they prepare for their opening UEFA Youth League fixture on Wednesday.Photo via Arsenal Academy on TwitterThe top Arsenal academy teams were only in action once last week, with the u18s facing Southampton whilst the u21s had the weekend off.It was a positive outing for the youngsters, with Maalik Hashi scoring in a 1-0 result to earn the u18s their first league win of the new campaign.Th
  
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• Real Madrid vs. Inter Milan: Champions League live scores, updates including Manchester City at Porto

  08-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  José Mourinho's three years with Real Madrid during his first stint with Los Blancos saw him win trophies, but not the Champions League. The "Special One's" sides did reach three consecutive semifinals in the competition yet the European title eluded him.Now 13 years after he departed, Mourinho is back to lead a Real Madrid team that has been bounced in the quarterfinals in each of the past two seasons."When I left in 2013, we won what we won and lost what we lost, and we gave it our all,
  
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