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• Confirmed line-ups for Cruz Azul 🆚 Santos Laguna

  07-09-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed line-ups for Cruz Azul 🆚 Santos LagunaThe current Mexican football champion hosts Santos Laguna at the Estadio Azteca for the Matchday 7 clash of the Mexican tournament.
  After a winless run, La Máquina picked up all three points away to Necaxa in the previous round, and today, in front of their fans, they are clear favorites to claim another victory.Santos are not responding and remain at the bottom of the overall standings, with just one point from eighteen available.Cr
  
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• Jose Mourinho talks Champions League ambitions, referees and Endrick ahead of Real Madrid vs Inter Milan

  07-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jose Mourinho talks Champions League ambitions, referees and Endrick ahead of Real Madrid vs Inter MilanReal Madrid will get their 2026-27 Champions League campaign underway on Tuesday at the Bernabeu, as they host Inter Milan in their opening match of the league phase. It will be a special occasion for Jose Mourinho, who faces off against the side he won the competition with in 2010 – and in the stadium he did it.As per MD, Mourinho spoke to the media on Monday during his pre-match press
  
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• Marotta Holds the Key to Calhanoglu’s Inter Future

  07-09-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Marotta Holds the Key to Calhanoglu’s Inter FutureHakan Calhanoglu remains as central to Inter as ever, but his contract situation is still unresolved with the Turkish midfielder’s deal running only until the summer of 2027, and the next move now rests with Giuseppe Marotta rather than the player.According to TUTTOmercatoWEB, journalist Marco Conterio frames the situation as a stand-off in which Calhanoglu‘s willingness to stay is obvious, but formal renewal discussions have no
  
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• Manchester City’s blockbuster summer signing wanted Real Madrid ‘at all costs’ but club said no

  07-09-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City’s blockbuster summer signing wanted Real Madrid ‘at all costs’ but club said noEnzo Fernandez reportedly saw Real Madrid as a potential escape route from Chelsea before Manchester City eventually emerged as his destination this summer.According to AS, the Argentine midfielder was determined to leave Stamford Bridge and believed there could be an opening for him at the Spanish giants. Fernandez even made his interest known and flirted with the possibility of
  
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• Barcelona legend Iniesta plays down comparisons between him and Pedri: ‘He has his own story’

  07-09-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona legend Iniesta plays down comparisons between him and Pedri: ‘He has his own story’Barcelona now boast one of the world’s most dangerous midfield combinations after the signing of Rodri, as they have the Spanish national team captain linking up with Pedri, one of football’s greatest anomalies.The one game Pedri and Rodri started together last night made it clear that they are capable of achieving great things, for the veteran unlocked the Canary Islander and ena
  
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• Harry Kane opens up on Ballon d’Or hopes after eclipsing Cristiano Ronaldo goal record

  07-09-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following a remarkably prolific campaign, Harry Kane has expressed his delight at being in contention for the Ballon d’Or, describing himself as "extremely proud" of his achievement.The 33-year-old is the bookmakers’ favourite to collect the honour in October after scoring 73 goals for club and country last term, beating Cristiano Ronaldo’s career-best single-season record of 69 set in 2011-12, and only being surpassed by Lionel Messi’s record 82 goals from the same seaso
  
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• Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé feels 2026 could be a ‘good year’ for him to win the Ballon d’Or

  07-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé feels 2026 could be a ‘good year’ for him to win the Ballon d’OrCould Kylian Mbappé (27) spring a surprise and win the 2026 Ballon d’Or? With just a few weeks to go until the prestigious award ceremony (on 26th October), it would take a very clever person indeed to predict with any certainty who will succeed Ousmane Dembélé (29). It’s a tight race that could well work in the Frenchman’s favour. He,
  
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• Kylian Mbappe makes bold Ballon d’Or admission: “I have a good feeling”

  07-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe makes bold Ballon d’Or admission: “I have a good feeling”Real Madrid get their 2026-27 Champions League campaign underway on Tuesday, as they host Inter Milan in MD1 of the league phase. Jose Mourinho’s side will fancy their chances of claiming La Decimosexta come next June, although they must out right the wrongs of the previous two seasons.The 2023-24 Champions League was the last time that Real Madrid won a major trophy, and it was just before Kylian Mbap
  
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• Mourinho ‘surprised’ by Inter’s UCL drought, blames ‘an Italian’ for fixture list

  07-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho ‘surprised’ by Inter’s UCL drought, blames ‘an Italian’ for fixture listReal Madrid coach José Mourinho is ‘surprised’ that Inter have not won the Champions League in recent years and hints that he’s not quite happy with the Merengues’ match schedule: ‘Maybe the person who made the fixture list was Italian.’Mourinho spoke to reporters on Monday, the eve of a Champions League match against his former club, Inter.The
  
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• Interview I Journalist Mirko Di Natale: “Juventus has changed three of four forwards squad, which came as a surprise to me”

  07-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Interview I Journalist Mirko Di Natale: “Juventus has changed three of four forwards squad, which came as a surprise to me”With Juventus coming off three consecutive undefeated matches,wins against Frosinone and Parma respectively and a recent draw to Milan, as well a very active transfer market for the Bianconieri in coach Luciano Spalletti’s second season, the Get Italian Football News team had journalist Mirko Di Natale of TuttoJuve provide his insight on the Old Lady.Althou
  
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• Pick of the stats: Bolton Wanderers v West Ham United

  07-09-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]These two sides will meet in the league on Tuesday (20:00 BST) for the first time in 15 years.Bolton are hoping to end a three-game losing streak while West Ham are seeking a first away win of the season after starting with two draws.Bolton have won each of their past seven league games against West Ham, all in the Premier League from 2008 to 2011.West Ham have lost each of their past eight league visits to Bolton since a 1-1 Premier League draw in February 1998, while their last away leagu
  
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• Pick of the stats: Wrexham v Burnley

  07-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It is 26 years since these two sides last faced each other in the league during which time Wrexham have dropped to non-league football before their rise back up the divisions.Burnley are hoping to record a first win of the campaign, having managed only two points from their opening five games since relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season.Wrexham and Burnley last faced in the 1999-00 third tier season, with the Clarets completing a league double over the Welsh side.Burnl
  
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• New boss discussions crucial in Liverpool star exit

  07-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New boss discussions crucial in Liverpool star exitCurtis Jones Opens Up on Inter Milan Move After £30m Liverpool ExitCurtis Jones has offered fresh detail on why he chose to leave Liverpool for Inter Milan this summer, with the midfielder making clear that the project presented to him in Italy played a decisive role in the move.The 25-year-old academy graduate ended a 16-year association with Liverpool when he completed a £30m transfer to the Serie A side. Having joined the club at
  
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• Pick of the stats: Southampton v Swansea City

  07-09-2026 13:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]This is a meeting of two of the in-form sides in the Championship on Tuesday (19:45 BST).Swansea City head to the south coast at the top of the table and unbeaten from their opening five games while Southampton have not lost in their past four outings after an opening-day defeat by Watford.Southampton have won six of their past seven meetings with Swansea City in all competitions (D1), and have not lost to the Swans since January 2017 in the Premier League (1-2).Swansea have won just one of
  
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• Pundit predicts Arsenal to win league after victory

  07-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pundit predicts Arsenal to win league after victoryArsenal show another side against ChelseaGary Neville believes Arsenal will win the Premier League this season after Mikel Arteta’s team demonstrated that they can prevail in matches which escape their usual pattern of control.The former Manchester United defender delivered his prediction following Arsenal’s compelling victory over Chelsea in north London. Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast for Sky Sports, the original source of th
  
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• Former Gunner spotted in the stands during Arsenal-Chelsea clash

  07-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner spotted in the stands during Arsenal-Chelsea clashFormer Gunner Leandro Trossard seemingly returned to the Emirates Stadium to watch Arsenal’s game against Chelsea, based on fan footage and pictures from Sunday’s match.Photo via @nerdyawayfan on TwitterFormer Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard left the club to join Besiktas this summer, but he seems to still have a strong connection with his old side.Arsenal fans believed they’d spotted Trossard sitting in the box se
  
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• Guglielmo Vicario speaks out on Roberto De Zerbi relationship after leaving Tottenham

  07-09-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guglielmo Vicario has praised Tottenham managerRoberto De Zerbi for being a "man of his word" after a prolonged summer transfer saga ended with his move to Juventus.The Italian keeper failed to play a single minute under De Zerbi, as a hernia operation in March sidelined him during the early matches of the manager’s tenure, allowing Antonin Kinsky to seize his opportunity.Spurs promptly handed Czech goalkeeper Kinsky a new contract after securing Premier League safety and allowed Vicario t
  
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• 'Lang not thinking about what could be - he's there'

  07-09-2026 13:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Preston North End goalkeeper Alan Kelly has praised striker Callum Lang's "striker's instinct" to score the first of his two goals against Blackburn Rovers.Lang scored the opener in just the ninth minute before doubling the lead in the 27th minute."He's not thinking what could have been, he's thinking I'm going to be there just in case," Kelly said."It is there, he taps the ball in. The relief around the ground from Preston fans that one, we are 1-0 up and two, we've actuall
  
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• Real Madrid dealt major transfer blow as Liverpool snatch Courtois successor

  07-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid dealt major transfer blow as Liverpool snatch Courtois successorReal Madrid did a lot of transfer business in the summer, with six new players added to Jose Mourinho’s first team squad. One area they did not address was goalkeeper, although the plan is to sign someone in the years to come.Thibaut Courtois has been Real Madrid’s starting goalkeeper since he joined from Chelsea in 2018, but now that he is 34, his playing days will be coming to an end soon. The club are awar
  
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• Mir rejoins Worcestershire as Swanepoel departs

  07-09-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Usama Mir has played 17 white-ball matches for Pakistan [Getty Images]Worcestershire have re-signed Pakistan international bowler Usama Mir for the rest of the season as a replacement for all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel.Mir returns for a second spell of County Championship cricket with the Pears, having made his first-class debut for the club back in 2023.The leg-spinner will be available for their final three Division Two fixtures, including the home match with Northamptonshire, which begins on Tu
  
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• UEFA Champions League rankings: Who are the favorites for 2026-27 title?

  07-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League season is about to kick off its group stage and there are 36 teams aiming to win it all. MORE — Full Champions League schedule, scoresBut who are the legit contenders? Can a dark horse emerge to win it all? And who are the outsiders hoping to sneak into the top 24 to reach the knockout rounds?UEFA Champions League rankings for 2026-27 seasonBelow we rank the 36 teams in the UEFA Champions League league phase based on their strength and how they will fare i
  
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• Two Ligue 1 clubs were keen to sign former Manchester United striker Anthony Martial, but…

  07-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Ligue 1 clubs were keen to sign former Manchester United striker Anthony Martial, but…Two Ligue 1 clubs are reported to have recently made an offer to Anthony Martial (30) in a bid to secure his services, according to Foot Mercato.Whilst their identities have not been revealed, one of them is said to be near the top of the table, whilst the other is expected to be fighting to avoid relegation. OGC Nice and RC Lens, both of which had previously been linked with the French international
  
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• Why Kelsy has little time to settle after Shankland injury

  07-09-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Rangers goalkeeper Cammy Bell says the club's big-money signing Kevin Kelsy must step up in Lawrence Shankland's absence.Scotland striker Shankland went off in the early stages of Saturday's 1-0 win over Motherwell, with manager Derek McInnes later saying it appears to be a "significant" hamstring injury.Shankland was replaced by Ryan Naderi, who scored Rangers' winner against the Steelmen, but Bell believes it will be Kelsy - signed from Portland Timbers on deadline day for a reported fe
  
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• 👀 In the Champions League? Mourinho opens up on Endrick at Real Madrid

  07-09-2026 13:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  👀 In the Champions League? Mourinho opens up on Endrick at Real MadridForward Endrick could make his OFFICIAL RETURN for Real Madrid precisely in the 2026/27 Champions League.The Merengue club will host Inter Milan at 4 p.m. on Tuesday (8), and the Brazilian could play a few minutes after recovering from injury."He may be ready to play 5 minutes, 10 at most. He trained with the team for the first time yesterday and hasn't played since Budapest. He isn't fit for more (minutes)."With a tou
  
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• 👀 Champions action? Mourinho opens up on Endrick at Real Madrid

  07-09-2026 13:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Champions action? Mourinho opens up on Endrick at Real MadridForward Endrick could make his OFFICIAL return for Real Madrid precisely in the 2026/27 Champions League.Los Blancos will host Inter Milan at 4 p.m. on Tuesday (8), and the Brazilian could play a few minutes after recovering from injury."He could be ready to play 5 minutes, 10 at most. He trained with the team for the first time yesterday (Sunday) and hasn’t played since Budapest. He’s not fit for more (minutes)."
  
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• Mbappe talks Vinicius partnership, Mourinho, Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid vs Inter

  07-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe talks Vinicius partnership, Mourinho, Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid vs InterKylian Mbappe has dismissed suggestions of tension with Vinicius Jr. while insisting Real Madrid’s priority must remain the same: winning trophies.The French forward spoke ahead of Madrid’s Champions League opener against Inter Milan, with plenty of attention surrounding his partnership with Vinicius, his Ballon d’Or hopes and the expectations that have followed Jose Mourinho’s ret
  
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• Pick of the stats: Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield United

  07-09-2026 13:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Blackburn Rovers have taken only one point from their past three Championship outings as they prepare to host Sheffield United on Tuesday (19:45 BST).The Blades head to Ewood Park unbeaten on the road so far with two draws from their away games.After their 3-1 win in April, Blackburn Rovers are hoping to record back-to-back league victories over Sheffield United for the first time since April 1993 in the Premier League.Sheffield United have won each of their past three away games at Blackbu
  
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• Chelsea showed interest in former PSG midfielder Renato Sanches

  07-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea showed interest in former PSG midfielder Renato SanchesChelsea FC had a turbulent end to the transfer window. Having lost out on Enzo Fernández (25), who moved to Manchester City, and seen their attempts to sign AS Roma’s Manu Koné (25) and AS Monaco’s Lamine Camara (22) fall through, the London club have had to turn to less high-profile and more readily accessible players to bolster their squad.And whilst, so far, none have really caught their eye, the Blues&rs
  
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• New video shows Williams handball - but won't end VAR row

  07-09-2026 13:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New video footage has been released that shows the ball coming off Neco Williams' arm in the lead-up to his disallowed goal in the 0-0 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.The Nottingham Forest defender bundled the ball home in the 67th minute but video assistant referee Peter Bankes stepped in to rule out the goal for accidental handball. Williams and Forest manager Oliver Glasner were adamant after the match that there was no proof the ball touched an arm.While the footage vindicates the VAR's decis
  
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• 'You cannot trust Man Utd to see out a game' - teething problems or real issues?

  07-09-2026 13:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Manchester United fan Beth Tucker says Michael Carrick substituting Marcus Rashford at Everton on Sunday was the reason the game ended as a 2-2 draw.She called the substitution a "big mistake" - though Carrick explained the change was precautionary after the forward had "felt something" - but also went on to say it "was one of many" and that, at the moment, "we cannot trust Manchester United to see out a game of football".Added to that is the view of former Premier League striker Clinton Mo
  
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