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• Burnley sign French midfielder Raghouber

  28-07-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ugo Raghouber played twice for Lille last season before his loan move to Spain [Getty Images]Burnley have completed the signing of midfielder Ugo Raghouber for an undisclosed fee from French side Lille.The Frenchman, 23, has agreed a four-year contract with the Clarets.Raghouber spent the second half of last season on loan with Levante in La Liga, where he played 16 times.But he is now swapping that for the Championship as Burnley begin life under new head coach Nicky Hayen."Once I heard of the
  
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• Guendouzi denied Dybala reunion after suspension for Fenerbahce vs. Roma

  05-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guendouzi denied Dybala reunion after suspension for Fenerbahce vs. RomaFormer Lazio midfielder Matteo Guendouzi will not be involved when Fenerbahce visit the Stadio Olimpico to take on Roma in the Champions League this coming week as the Frenchman has been ordered to serve a four-match European ban following his antics at the end of his side’s recent play-off victory over Lyon.Guendouzi will not face off against Dybala in Roma vs. FenerbahceUEFA has confirmed that Guendouzi has been serv
  
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• Barcelona have €60 million FFP cushion but face major decision over how to use it

  05-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have €60 million FFP cushion but face major decision over how to use itBarcelona have emerged from the summer transfer window with something they have not always had in recent years: meaningful Financial Fair Play room. The problem for Deco now is to decide what to do with it.As reported before, Barça have around €60 million of available FFP margin. That would give the club scope to strengthen Hansi Flick’s squad in January, potentially with the left-fo
  
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• 😌 A goal like salvation! Huge weight off Bundesliga club’s shoulders

  05-09-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😌 A goal like salvation! Huge weight off Bundesliga club’s shouldersIf there had been a poll before the start of the season about which club had the worst atmosphere around it, Werder Bremen would probably have done quite well.That impression only solidified last weekend. The North Germans were swept aside 4-1 by SC Freiburg without much of a fight. Serious injury concerns further dampened the mood in green and white — especially with a strong opponent in RB Leipzig waiting t
  
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• Rating every Liverpool signing under Richard Hughes after £670m spend

  05-09-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have announced the departure of Richard Hughes as sporting director following a two-year spell in which the club have spent £670m on players.The Scot, who is set to join Saudi club Al Hilal, was also instrumental in Arne Slot’s appointment as head coach and departs Anfield having revamped a squad now under Andoni Iraola’s guidance.Last month’s arrival of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain was the third signing carrying a fee north of £110m, but many
  
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• Women’s Super League 2 season preview: Every club’s summer transfer business, home stadiums and players to watch

  05-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Women’s Super League 2 season preview: Every club’s summer transfer business, home stadiums and players to watchThe 2026/27 Barclays Women’s Super League 2 season kicks off this Friday night under the lights. We take a look at the league’s star players, summer transfer action, and managers hoping to lead their teams to promotion to the coveted Barclays Women’s Super League.The 2026/27 season sees another promotion and play-off format change. The team finishing first
  
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• Arsenal women Champions League fixtures confirmed

  05-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal women Champions League fixtures confirmedArsenal Women’s 2026/27 Champions League fixtures are confirmed, with dates and kick-off times set for six league-phase matches across Europe.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesArsenal Women now know exactly when they will face their six opponents in the 2026/27 UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase, with dates and kick-off times confirmed for all three home matches and three trips across Europe.Arsenal were drawn against Lyon, Barc
  
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• Scott shines, Dedic struggles - Newcastle v Bournemouth player ratings

  05-09-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Scott has started each of Bournemouth's first three Premier League games this season [Getty Images]Substitute Jacob Ramsey scored a late equaliser as Newcastle United came from behind to draw 2-2 against Bournemouth at St James' Park.Here's how I rated the players and you can see how you scored them below.What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?Newcastle UnitedLukas Hornicek: A little unfortunate for the second goal in particular after the ball came back off the upright and bounced off him.
  
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• UEFA rules behind Real Madrid starlet’s omission from Champions League squad

  05-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA rules behind Real Madrid starlet’s omission from Champions League squadReal Madrid prospect Alexis Ciria will have to wait for his Champions League opportunity despite making a strong impression on Jose Mourinho during pre-season.The Castilla winger has been left out of Real Madrid’s European squad, but the decision is the consequence of UEFA registration rules rather than a sporting judgment.According to journalist Arancha Rodriguez (h/t Defensa Central), Ciria was not eligible
  
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• Report: Everton made £45m deadline day offer for forward

  05-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton made £45m deadline day offer for forwardEverton’s £45m Taty Castellanos Bid Shows Scale of Deadline Day Striker ProblemEverton’s late-window search for a centre-forward ended in familiar frustration, with TeamTalk reporting that the club failed with a major Deadline Day move for West Ham striker Taty Castellanos.The detail is striking. Everton were “prepared to pay more than £40million” for the Argentine, with a verbal proposal of “
  
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• Liverpool hunt fifth sporting director since 2022

  05-09-2026 15:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It has been almost public knowledge over the last year that Richard Hughes would be leaving for Al-Hilal and the announcement of his departure marks another moment of massive change at Anfield this summer.Liverpool replaced Arne Slot with Andoni Iraola at the end of last season before Michael Edwards, FSG's then CEO of football, resigned in July.Last month FSG confirmed it sold a minority stake in the club to Amit Bhatia's 1892 Holdings - a consortium that includes Jeff Bezos - and
  
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• Premier League: Build-up to five games after Newcastle draw 2-2 with Bournemouth

  05-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle come from 2-0 down to draw against Bournemouth through late Ramsey strikeFive games coming up at 15:00 BST, with Man City and Tottenham both in actionHull v Aston Villa follows at 17:30 BSTListen BBC Radio 5 Live at top of page and watch Final Score from 14:45 BSTHow to follow Premier League on BBC this weekend | Sutton's predictions Premier League: Build-up to five games after Newcastle draw 2-2 with Bournemouth
  
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• Amorim: ‘Milan ready for Juventus, no difference between big and small games’

  05-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim: ‘Milan ready for Juventus, no difference between big and small games’Ruben Amorim believes that his Milan squad are in the best possible place ahead of their first big test of the Serie A season away against Juventus on Saturday evening, but insists that he does not feel the pressure heading into the clash against the Old Lady, as the ‘big matches are the same as the small ones’.Amorim previews Juventus vs. MilanAmorim’s Serie A career has got off to the per
  
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• Carlisle's Macadam injures hamstring doing backheel

  05-09-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There have been some weird and wonderful ways for footballers to get injured over the years and now Carlisle United's Harvey Macadam can join the list.The midfielder was back in his first training session, recovering from a thigh injury that delayed his start to the new season.In chasing to keep a ball in play, the 25-year-old went to backheel it back onto the pitch and ended up suffering a hamstring injury."He's done quite a bit of damage, so he's going to be quite a few weeks," Carlisle head c
  
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• Barcelona adopt new La Masia transfer plan to keep control of young players

  05-09-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona adopt new La Masia transfer plan to keep control of young playersBarcelona have adopted a noticeably different approach to managing their La Masia talent this summer, moving away from a heavy reliance on loan deals and instead prioritising permanent exits that allow the club to retain control over their former academy players.According to SPORT, Deco and Barcelona’s sporting department recognised that several young players faced limited opportunities under Hansi Flick because of
  
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• 🚨 Athletic-Atleti XIs: Nico Williams starts, Simeone unchanged!

  05-09-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Athletic-Atleti XIs: Nico Williams starts, Simeone unchanged!Athletic Club and Atlético de Madrid face off this Saturday in a very enticing match at San Mamés.
  Los Colchoneros are debuting a new kit.Here is how both teams line up for the match...ATHLETIC CLUB XIRobert Navarro, Nico Williams and De Galarreta start.ATLÉTICO DE MADRID XISimeone sticks with the same XI from Sevilla.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the or
  
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• 🚨 Manchester City-Coventry XIs: Ndiaye debuts, Foden on bench!

  05-09-2026 14:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Manchester City-Coventry XIs: Ndiaye debuts, Foden on bench!Manchester City and Coventry face off on Matchday 3 of the Premier League.
  Here’s how both teams line up...MANCHESTER CITY XIThe big news is Ndiaye coming into the starting lineup.Phil Foden is on the bench.COVENTRY CITY XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• 🚨 Manchester City-Coventry line-ups: Ndiaye debuts; Foden benched!

  05-09-2026 14:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Manchester City-Coventry line-ups: Ndiaye debuts; Foden benched!Manchester City and Coventry face off on Matchday 3 of the Premier League.
  Here is how both teams line up...MANCHESTER CITY XIThe big news is Ndiaye coming into the starting lineup.Phil Foden is on the bench.COVENTRY CITY XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Manchester City & Coventry City have confirmed their starting lineups

  05-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City & Coventry City have confirmed their starting lineupsManchester City and Coventry City have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of today’s Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium. Today’s match is the third fixture of both teams’ 2026-27 Premier League campaigns. Enzo Maresca’s side enters today’s match after winning their first two league fixtures of the season. Frank Lampard’s side have lost their first two games of the season and
  
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• Liverpool Face Fresh Change as Richard Hughes Steps Down

  05-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Face Fresh Change as Richard Hughes Steps DownRichard Hughes Leaves Liverpool With Legacy Still Open to DebateRichard Hughes has stepped down as Liverpool sporting director, bringing to an end a tenure that contained a Premier League title, extraordinary spending and enough upheaval to make any definitive judgement difficult.Hughes is expected to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal after leaving Liverpool less than three years after arriving from Bournemouth in June 2024. His departure
  
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• David Moyes responds to Everton’s reported deadline day rejection

  05-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Moyes responds to Everton’s reported deadline day rejectionDavid Moyes Dismisses James Garner to Chelsea Rumours as Everton Squad Issues MountDavid Moyes has shut down the suggestion that Chelsea tried to sign James Garner on Deadline Day, and he did it without any ambiguity. The Everton manager was asked directly about claims of a late move from Stamford Bridge and his answer left no room for interpretation.“What was said was completely untrue, so I don’t know where that
  
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• Manchester United eye January move for Real Madrid midfielder

  05-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United eye January move for Real Madrid midfielderAlthough he has remained an important part of the team since his arrival at Real Madrid, the midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has also found himself being linked with a move away from the Merengue club at times.This was the case during the last summer transfer window, when the Premier League side Manchester United were reportedly keenly interested in him, even though he had renewed his contract with Los Blancos only a few months ago.Real
  
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• 🚨 Hoffenheim-Dortmund XIs: Sabitzer benched, wonderkid starts!

  05-09-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Hoffenheim-Dortmund XIs: Sabitzer benched, wonderkid starts!Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund face off on Matchday 2 of the Bundesliga after Kovac’s side won last week and following TSG’s defeat to Cologne.
  HOFFENHEIM XIBORUSSIA DORTMUND XISabitzer is on the bench. Filippo Mané starts.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Serie A Liveblog: Fiorentina vs. Torino, Inter vs. Napoli, Roma vs. Atalanta

  05-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Liveblog: Fiorentina vs. Torino, Inter vs. Napoli, Roma vs. AtalantaThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from Saturday’s Serie A matches as struggling Fiorentina host winless Torino, reigning champions Inter take on Massimiliano Allegri whilst Roma and Atalanta go head to head at the Stadio Olimpico.We get underway with Fiorentina vs. Torino at 14.00 BST, followed by Inter vs. Nap
  
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• Lewis Steele names two Liverpool transfers to watch out for in 2027

  05-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Steele names two Liverpool transfers to watch out for in 2027Liverpool Interest in Lamine Camara and Yankuba Minteh Raises 2027 QuestionsLiverpool have barely closed the book on one transfer window and attention is already turning towards Lamine Camara and Yankuba Minteh.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters, Lewis Steele discussed reports linking Liverpool with both players for future windows, while warning how quickly transfer plans can change.The most intriguing
  
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• Kylian Mbappe’s penalty problem exposed after Real Madrid defeat to Betis

  05-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe’s penalty problem exposed after Real Madrid defeat to BetisKylian Mbappe’s blistering start to the season has already hit its first bump, with the Real Madrid forward’s missed penalty against Real Betis exposing an area of his game that has historically been less reliable.Mbappe had given Madrid fans plenty of reasons for optimism in the opening weeks. He scored a hat-trick against Real Sociedad before finding the net again against Malaga, making it four goal
  
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• 🚨 Torino v Fiorentina line-ups: Perri and Njie start, Simeone OUT 😳

  05-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Torino v Fiorentina line-ups: Perri and Njie start, Simeone OUT 😳Serie A Saturday gets underway with Torino-Fiorentina, the 3 p.m. kickoff. At the Olimpico Grande Torino, the points at stake are hugely important. After changing a lot over the summer - especially Fiorentina - and starting again with two new coaches, both teams have begun in the worst possible way, with two defeats in as many matches.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for j
  
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• 🚨 Torino v Fiorentina line-ups: Perri and Njie start, Beto and Vlasic...

  05-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Torino v Fiorentina line-ups: Perri and Njie start, Beto and Vlasic...Serie A Saturday gets underway with Torino-Fiorentina, the 3 PM kickoff. At the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, the points up for grabs are hugely important. After making major changes in the summer — especially Fiorentina — and starting over with two new coaches, both teams have begun in the worst possible way, with two defeats in as many matches.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFoot
  
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• 🚨 Fiorentina v Torino line-ups: Perri and Njie start, Simeone OUT 😳

  05-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Fiorentina v Torino line-ups: Perri and Njie start, Simeone OUT 😳Serie A Saturday gets underway with Torino-Fiorentina, the 3 p.m. kickoff. At the Franchi, the points at stake are hugely important. After changing a lot over the summer - especially the Viola - and starting again under two new coaches, both teams have begun in the worst possible way, with two defeats in as many matches.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99
  
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• 💪 Never seen before: VfB stars break club record!

  05-09-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💪 Never seen before: VfB stars break club record!Offensive records are talked about a lot, often, and with great enthusiasm — and usually the players involved are naturally operating up front, in the number ten role, or on the wings.In Friday night’s opening matchday game between VfB Stuttgart and FC Cologne (final score: 4–1), however, it was two Swabian defenders who shone in attack! In fact, they did so well that they set a club record.Maxi Mittelstädt and Josha
  
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