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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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• Pundits predict too early for Chelsea title charge after defeat

  07-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pundits predict too early for Chelsea title charge after defeatCarragher believes Chelsea challenge comes too soonJamie Carragher and Daniel Sturridge offered contrasting assessments of Chelsea’s Premier League title prospects as they examined the early work of manager Xabi Alonso.Speaking during Sky Sports’ post-match coverage, the original source of the discussion, Carragher acknowledged that Chelsea had performed better than he expected against Arsenal. However, he maintained that
  
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• He played for another nation! Talent said to have chosen Germany

  07-09-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He played for another nation! Talent said to have chosen GermanyJust a few days ago, Louey Ben Farha was the talk of the town, as SC Freiburg reportedly signed him for €7.5 million on deadline day and then loaned him back to Karlsruher SC, where he had already played last season.He is now expected to spend another season developing there. But clarity has now emerged not only at club level for the 20-year-old, but also regarding his international future. After the attacking player had alread
  
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• Barcelona forecast €1.195 billion in revenue for 2026/27

  07-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forecast €1.195 billion in revenue for 2026/27FC Barcelona have now announced their financial figures ahead of the upcoming General Assembly, providing full access to the club members now about the economic situation.The accounts for the 2025/26 financial year contain both positive and concerning figures, with Barcelona recording record levels of revenue while its net debt has continued to increase.Barça expect €1.195 billion in revenue in 2026/27One of the major point
  
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• How Inter made history with Esposito’s new 2032 contract extension

  07-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Inter made history with Esposito’s new 2032 contract extensionInter confirmed over the weekend that Italy international Francesco Pio Esposito has signed a new, long-term contract extension, running until the summer of 2032, and in doing so, the 21-year-old has become the first player in Italy to put pen to paper on a six-year contract.What is so special about Esposito’s new contract with Inter?The Nerazzurri confirmed on Sunday afternoon that Esposito had extended his stay with
  
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• 😱 Where's VAR? Player's horrific foul sends rival to hospital

  07-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Where's VAR? Player's horrific foul sends rival to hospitalImagine a player committing an outrageous foul, sending his opponent to the hospital, getting a yellow card and... VAR doesn’t even call it?!The Ajax vs. PSV derby this weekend had this OUTRAGEOUS episode. Ruben van Bommel (PSV) committed a hard foul on Aaron Bouwman (Ajax).The referee gave only a yellow card. VAR decided it wasn’t a red-card incident. And the Ajax player had to go straight to the hospital. Check th
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder set to return vs Inter Milan, goalkeeper a doubt after missing training

  07-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder set to return vs Inter Milan, goalkeeper a doubt after missing trainingAfter suffering their first defeat of the season over the weekend, Real Madrid are back in action tomorrow as they face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League.The Merengues will be eager to get back to winning ways after the loss to Real Betis in La Liga, but beating the Serie A champions will be anything but easy.Even more so considering that, manager Jose Mourinho has some key players missing throug
  
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• Blues must learn from Arsenal loss - Lacroix

  07-09-2026 15:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea centre-back Maxence Lacroix says the Blues "deserved more" from their 2-1 defeat against Arsenal.Lacroix said: "I think it was a good start but once they scored it got more and more difficult."But we showed that we also had good actions and good attacks, so the defeat hurts a little bit. We gave our best."The 26-year-old has featured in all four games for Xabi Alonso since his £52m move from Crystal Palace and although Chelsea have only lost one game, they have conced
  
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• American consortium cleared to buy Shrewsbury

  07-09-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shrewsbury Town announced they had agreed terms on a sale with an American consortium in June [Getty Images]Shrewsbury Town's long-running takeover saga is set to end after an American consortium was granted approval to buy the club.The League Two club received written confirmation from the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) and the English Football League (EFL) on Monday confirming the group's takeover had been approved.The new owner and principal investors will be announced by the club "when
  
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• Barcelona teenage winger already back in training ahead of Feyenoord clash

  07-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona teenage winger already back in training ahead of Feyenoord clashFC Barcelona returned to training after their emphatic 5-0 victory over Valencia as Hansi Flick’s side began preparations for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League meeting with Feyenoord at the Spotify Camp Nou.Flick was able to work with Eric Garcia, who suffered a nose injury on Sunday and trained wearing a protective mask. However, he will miss the European fixture due to suspension.There was also encouraging ne
  
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• Nickson hired as Wrexham's first sporting director

  07-09-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Nickson has 26 years of recruitment experience [Getty Images]Wrexham have appointed Steve Nickson as the Championship club's first sporting director.Nickson - who arrives at the Racecourse Ground after leaving his position as head of recruitment at Newcastle United - says his focus in the newly created role will be to help Wrexham reach the Premier League.The Hollywood-owned club say his appointment "represents an important step in the continued development of Wrexham's football structure"
  
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• Stevenage sign midfielder Smith on free transfer

  07-09-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Smith was a free agent after leaving Wigan Athletic this summer [Getty Images]Stevenage have signed midfielder Matt Smith on a contract of undisclosed length.The 25-year-old was a free agent having left Wigan Athletic after his contract with the Latics expired this summer.He also counts Doncaster Rovers, Charlton Athletic and Swindon Town among his previous clubs and has made a total of 159 League One appearances in his career to date.Smith was a product of Arsenal's academy but did not play a s
  
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• 'Rovers will be wondering how they got beat'

  07-09-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Blackburn Rovers striker Kevin Gallagher thinks Rovers fans will be pleased with their showing in the Lancashire derby against Preston on Saturday, but small margins decided an unwanted outcome.Preston were leading from the ninth minute thanks to a goal from Callum Lang, who went on to to double his lead in the first half, and Rovers were only able to peg it back to 2-1 via an own goal from Stan Mills in the second."Blackburn fans will go home happy, but they will be going,
  
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• Real Madrid planning contract renewal for midfield superstar

  07-09-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid planning contract renewal for midfield superstarBig money signings are almost an annual ritual at Real Madrid who have always maintained a positive financial balance and utilised their margins to plan blockbuster signings.Not all, however, pay off. There have been numerous examples of players who have struggled to live up to their billing after arriving at the Spanish capital, particularly owing to the overwhelming pressure to perform.One player who has embraced that responsibility a
  
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• Inter make final decision on Dimarco ahead of Real Madrid Champions League opener

  07-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter make final decision on Dimarco ahead of Real Madrid Champions League openerMultiple sources in Italy are reporting that Federico Dimarco will not be involved for Inter’s first match of their 2026-27 Champions League campaign away against 15-time victors Real Madrid on Tuesday evening on precautionary grounds.Confirmed: Dimarco will not be involved in Real Madrid vs. InterDimarco’s availability for the Real Madrid clash was cast under doubt when he came off in the 62d minute of
  
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• Hansi Flick surpasses Guardiola and Luis Enrique with incredible Barcelona record

  07-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick surpasses Guardiola and Luis Enrique with incredible Barcelona recordHansi Flick’s remarkable Barcelona reign has produced another piece of club history, with the German manager breaking two records after Sunday’s emphatic victory over Valencia.Barcelona’s 5-0 win at Mestalla completed a perfect opening four matchdays and gave Flick’s side the best start in La Liga history in terms of goal difference. Barça have scored 17 goals and conceded just tw
  
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• Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage says ‘players have to be shaken’ after dropping two summer signings

  07-09-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pierre Sage has warned summer arrivals Dwight McNeil and Evann Guessand that they must improve after dropping them for Crystal Palace’s 3-2 Premier League victory at Fulham on Saturday.The attacking duo were left out of the matchday squad at Craven Cottage due to Sage's dissatisfaction with their substitute appearances in the 4-1 home defeat against Manchester City eight days earlier.A double from Tyrick Mitchell and a Ben Chilwell winner secured the Frenchman his first win in charge. Sage
  
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• Lang hopes Preston corner turned as goal wait ends

  07-09-2026 14:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Callum Lang scored two goals in the Championship for Portsmouth last season [Getty Images]Preston striker Callum Lang believes his double against Blackburn has helped North End turn the corner after their "massive" Lancashire derby win.Lang's two goals set the Championship strugglers up to secure a much-needed first league win of the campaign as he finally opened his account for Preston on his 12th appearance for the club."As a forward player I need to add goals," the 27-year-old told BBC Radio
  
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• Pundits defend apparent disrespect to Liverpool Legend

  07-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pundits defend apparent disrespect to Liverpool LegendGary Neville and Jamie Carragher defend Liverpool legend after Arsenal comparisonArsenal debate sparks unexpected Liverpool comparisonGary Neville and Jamie Carragher united in defence of Liverpool legend Roberto Firmino after the Brazilian was drawn into a debate about Arsenal’s attacking options.Speaking during Sky Sports’ coverage of Arsenal against Chelsea, the pundits were assessing whether Mikel Arteta’s side possessed
  
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• Nuno delight at bench impact

  07-09-2026 14:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United boss Nuno Espirito Santo spoke to BBC Radio London after the win against Derby County on Saturday.For a written selection of his quotes, click here.Latest West Ham news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about West Ham - what do you want to know?
  
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• Mourinho keeps Alexander-Arnold secret as 3 Real Madrid midfielders miss Inter clash

  07-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho keeps Alexander-Arnold secret as 3 Real Madrid midfielders miss Inter clashJose Mourinho decided to keep his cards close to his chest when asked for his potential midfield selections for Real Madrid’s Champions League opener against Inter, following calls for England’s Trent Alexander-Arnold to start amidst a midfield selection crisis.What Mourinho said about Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid’s midfield selections against InterReal Madrid will host Inter at the Bernabeu
  
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• Beating Cardiff 'massive' for Yzzy Taylor's Swans

  07-09-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swansea City finished third in 2025-26, having been the inaugural Adran Premier champions in 2022 [FAW]Swansea City boss Yzzy Taylor was delighted with her side after they defeated rivals Cardiff City on the opening day of the Adran Premier season.The Swans secured a comfortable 3-1 win at the ThermaGlaze Ground, thanks to goals from Chloe Chivers, Emily Richards and an own goal from Cardiff defender Shannon Evans.The impressive result halted Swansea's seven-game losing streak against the Bluebi
  
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• No Julian, no problem – Barcelona thriving despite missing out on priority target

  07-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No Julian, no problem – Barcelona thriving despite missing out on priority targetThe mood in Barcelona was naturally one of panic around the centre-forward situation after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, for both players were the team’s primary goal scorers in clutch moments last season.To lose their starting and backup number nine options in the same summer transfer window appeared to spell disaster, and Julian Alvarez was seen to be a necessity to bridge tha
  
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• Jose Mourinho denies feeling added pressure to deliver Champions League glory on Real Madrid return

  07-09-2026 14:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho insists he feels no additional pressure to win the Champions League in his second tenure as Real Madrid manager, speaking prior to Tuesday's opening fixture against Serie A champions Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu.The European title remains the sole piece of silverware that eluded Mourinho during his initial period in charge at the club."No, it is two different spells," Mourinho responded when asked if he felt he owed the Spanish giants a Champions League trophy. "When I left
  
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• This could be year I win Ballon d'Or, says Mbappe

  07-09-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe has scored four goals in four games for Real Madrid this season [Getty Images]Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe says this could be a good year for him to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time.The 27-year-old scored 42 goals in 44 games for his club last season but they did not win any trophies.He won the World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals, taking his career tally at World Cups to a record 22 - although France finished fourth."I think when you play for Real Madrid, the best club i
  
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• Mbappé prepares for Inter: I feel the best player in the world and hope for Ballon d’Or

  07-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé prepares for Inter: I feel the best player in the world and hope for Ballon d’OrReal Madrid star Kylian Mbappé feels this is a ‘good year’ for him to win the Ballon d’Or as he prepares to face Inter in the Champions League.Mbappé’s Real Madrid will host defending Serie A champions Inter at the Bernabéu tomorrow in the opening match of the league phase of the 2026-27 Champions League.“We are very happy to play in the Champions
  
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• 4 Arsenal players make Team of the Week for Chelsea win

  07-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  4 Arsenal players make Team of the Week for Chelsea winFour Arsenal players feature in the various Premier League Teams of the Week following the Gunners’ 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday.Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesArsenal put in an excellent team performance to beat Chelsea in Sunday’s Premier League fixture, with strong individual displays across the park from Mikel Arteta’s players in their 2-1 victory.Troy Deeney appeared to agree, picking four Arsenal players for his B
  
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• Andy Gray to make UK commentary return for first time since Sky Sports sacking

  07-09-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Gray is to make his return to UK commentary for the first time since he was sacked by Sky Sports for sexist and derogatory comments when he worked for the broadcaster. The former Everton player most recently worked for beIN Sports in Qatar, after he was fired from Sky Sports and longtime colleague Richard Keys resigned over a row sparked by sexist comments during a broadcast for 2011.Since the expiry of their beIN Sports contract at the end of last season both Gray and Keys have returned to
  
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• 'It's really important to take everything positive'

  07-09-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has encouraged his team-mates to look forward with positivity despite a "painful" draw at Everton."We're disappointed, of course, because we were very close yet so far," Sesko told MUTV."To concede a goal like this, especially in those last, last minutes, is painful for everyone because everyone was giving everything trying to win the game. We really want [to win]."Every single person here wants that."It's really important to take everything
  
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• Chelsea top national academy rankings again

  07-09-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea have been ranked the most productive academy in England and Wales for the fourth consecutive year.The Academy Productivity Rankings, compiled by Training Ground Guru, assess which clubs are producing the highest number of players aged 23 and under who are progressing into the men's game, using a data-driven methodology.Manchester United topped the rankings for three successive seasons before Chelsea claimed first place in the 2021-22 campaign.Chelsea have now again finished
  
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