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• Ex-Spurs midfielder Bissouma completes Ajax move

  16-09-2026 10:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yves Bissouma left Tottenham after his contract expired in June [Getty Images]Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has joined Ajax on an initial deal that runs until the end of the season.The defensive midfielder, 30, was out of contract following his release from Spurs in June.Bissouma has agreed a deal until the end of the season, but BBC Sport understands his contract includes the option of a further 12 months.Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff said they had been in talks with Bissouma
  
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• Liverpool urged to consider left-back move amid Alejandro Balde rumours

  17-09-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool urged to consider left-back move amid Alejandro Balde rumoursLewis Steele Discusses Liverpool Left-Back Plans Amid Alejandro Balde LinksLiverpool could look to strengthen at left-back during the coming transfer windows, with Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde among the names being linked with a move to Anfield.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Daily Mail journalist Lewis Steele discussed Liverpool’s options at left-back and whether the positio
  
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• Juventus director Ricky Massara expresses confidence in Luciano Spalletti

  17-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus director Ricky Massara expresses confidence in Luciano SpallettiSerie A side Juventus take on NEC Nijmegen in their opening Europa League tie today. There have been doubts about Luciano Spalletti in recent days and this has only caused anxiety amongst fans, especially following their 3-2 loss to Sassuolo.The Italian has revealed earlier this week that he is blocking out pressure and isn’t affected by it.Ahead of the tie against the Dutch side, Juventus sporting director Ricky Mass
  
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• Brentford vs Chelsea: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score Prediction

  17-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford vs Chelsea: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score PredictionBrentford vs Chelsea Preview: Draw Trend Meets Chelsea ChaosChelsea under Xabi Alonso have become very easy to define. They score plenty, they concede plenty, and every match feels one mistake away from tipping in either direction. Entertainers, yes. Reliable, not yet.The numbers tell the story. Across six matches in all competitions, Chelsea have scored 18 goals and conceded 12. That is exciting for neutrals and a problem
  
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• Havertz, Saka And Odegaard To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Brighton

  17-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Havertz, Saka And Odegaard To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs BrightonArsenal will clash heads with Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium as they look to secure a win on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners managed to earn an impressive 4-2 win away at Ipswich Town in the EFL Cup recently, which should give them a lot of confidence going into this game.Mikel Arteta will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation once again and is expected to make a lot of chang
  
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• Massara backs Spalletti and urge patience at Juventus: ‘The team is in excellent hands’

  17-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Massara backs Spalletti and urge patience at Juventus: ‘The team is in excellent hands’Juventus sporting director Frederic Massara has publicly backed Luciano Spalletti, insisting the club retains complete confidence in the coach despite a troubled start to the Serie A season.Massara spoke to Sky Sport Italia before the Europa League opener against NEC Nijmegen, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb.“The attitude has to be serious. It is a competition we care about regardless of the
  
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• Shock in the Europa League: Hoffenheim lose to Greek minnows!

  17-09-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shock in the Europa League: Hoffenheim lose to Greek minnows!Major upset in the Europa League!A day after Celta Vigo’s surprise defeat to Omonia Nicosia (1-0), it was Hoffenheim’s turn to stumble right out of the gate.Away on the pitch of OFI Crete, a small Greek club making its debut in the Europa League knockout stage, Hoffenheim completely fell apart.Toothless in attack, the fifth-placed team from last season’s Bundesliga standings was first caught out by a goal from Aitor C
  
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• Liverpool contact agents of £100m sensation

  17-09-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool contact agents of £100m sensationLiverpool still have many areas among their ranks that could do with an upgrade or two. The Reds did manage to spend over £150 million on new players this summer but, there are still a few issues that seem to be arising.Obviously, these can mostly be solved by new additions but, without the sale of some players, it's hard to see where Liverpool will be able to get the money from.They've signed three players for over £100 million throug
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino won't say why Christian Pulisic was left out of USMNT camp, and that silence is the message

  17-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The simple explanation for Christian Pulisic’s absence from the U.S. national team’s first activities since the World Cup is that he has played a total of 90 minutes over two recent AC Milan matches since returning from summer injuries.Mauricio Pochettino did not do that.Instead, he opted to use a stock answer for questions about players who weren’t selected to the 28-man squad for the 16-day camp opening Monday and featuring four friendlies.By explaining in detail why one play
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder set to return to France squad in upcoming international break

  17-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder set to return to France squad in upcoming international breakReal Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga missed the FIFA World Cup after being excluded by Didier Deschamps on the basis of current form, but the youngster has taken massive strides forward this season in terms of prominence.While he is still not a starter nor close to being one, he has been counted on by Jose Mourinho in midfield on occasion and has done well when called upon.With Deschamps now out of the French natio
  
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• Lacroix And Chavarria To Start | 3-4-2-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Brentford

  17-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lacroix And Chavarria To Start | 3-4-2-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs BrentfordChelsea will face off against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium this Friday night as they look to secure a positive result on the road in the Premier League. The Blues were held to a 2-2 draw by Hull City recently, so they would be eager to return to winning ways this weekend.Xabi Alonso will set his men up in a 3-4-2-1 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this clash. Maxence Lacr
  
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• Sixteen Roma fans banned from Italian stadiums over fascist salute

  17-09-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sixteen Roma fans banned from Italian stadiums over fascist saluteFour Roma supporters will have to report to police every time their club plays, part of a package of sanctions handed down to sixteen fans over a fascist salute in the Curva Sud.According to Reuters, Rome police announced the measures on Wednesday. The sixteen have been shut out of grounds across Italy for periods of between one and five years, with the bans reaching beyond domestic fixtures to cover Roma games abroad and Italy in
  
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• Lewis Steele rules out record-breaking Liverpool move

  17-09-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Steele rules out record-breaking Liverpool moveLewis Steele Discusses Liverpool Move for £130m Bournemouth Forward RayanLiverpool continue to be linked with AFC Bournemouth forward Rayan, although Lewis Steele has raised significant doubts about whether a deal worth £130 million could realistically happen in January.Speaking with Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Steele discussed the latest reports surrounding the Brazilian and Liverpool’s potenti
  
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• Sinisalo returns as Celtic host Ferencvaros in Europa League - follow build-up

  17-09-2026 20:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Listen to Sportsound commentary from Celtic ParkSinisalo returns in goal as O'Neill makes four changesCeltic play first Europa League fixture of the seasonFerencvaros lost twice to Celtic in 2021 but won the previous year's meeting Sinisalo returns as Celtic host Ferencvaros in Europa League - follow build-up
  
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• Jaissle doubling down on 'brave journey'

  17-09-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matthias Jaissle shook his head for emphasis."No, no, no," the Newcastle United head coach repeated in his news conference. "Absolutely the wrong approach."Jaissle had just been asked if he was tempted to switch systems a few days after Newcastle's bruising 4-1 defeat at Leeds United.It was a night when Newcastle were bullied defensively, overrun in the middle of the park and a little unimaginative going forward as they repeatedly went long.Rather than fixating on his 4-2-3-1 formation, though,
  
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• 'Owners are talking the talk, let's see if they walk the walk'

  17-09-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Clearlake Capital taking full ownership of Chelsea and whether Thursday's statement brought you any more clarity.Here are some of your comments:Nick: Anyone taking sole control will be good for direction and purpose. The fact that it's Clearlake is good for the redevelopment of the stadium. It was reported to want redevelopment of the existing site and that will help keep our identity more than a move to Earl's Court would have.John: We will have to
  
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• Tudor: Ex-Juventus and Tottenham coach tipped for Serie A return with Venezia

  17-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tudor: Ex-Juventus and Tottenham coach tipped for Serie A return with VeneziaFormer Juventus and Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor is reportedly the leading candidate to take over at Venezia in the event that Giovanni Stroppa is given his marching orders in the near future according to reports on Thursday evening.Could Tudor return to Serie A after disappointing Tottenham and Juventus spells?The newly-promoted Venezia find themselves rooted to the bottom of the Serie A table with zero points after
  
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• Maddison, Van de Ven And Robertson To Start | 4-2-3-1 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Aston Villa

  17-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maddison, Van de Ven And Robertson To Start | 4-2-3-1 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Aston VillaTottenham Hotspur will entertain Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. Spurs suffered a tough 3-1 loss away at Liverpool in the EFL Cup recently, so they would be eager to bounce back with a win this weekend.Roberto De Zerbi will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a handful of cha
  
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• Liverpool gifted chance to secure £73m discount before January

  17-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool gifted chance to secure £73m discount before JanuaryLiverpool's start to the season has left many supporters confused about the direction of the team. The summer saw a change in management, with Andoni Iraola taking the reins at Anfield, and the Reds have somewhat struggled to deliver so far under the Spaniard.The players' abilities to battle adversity on the pitch seems to have improved since Arne Slot's tenure, but the squad still looks incomplete and there is work to be done i
  
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• 🚨 Spalletti changes tack: the XIs for Juventus-NEC

  17-09-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Spalletti changes tack: the XIs for Juventus-NECJuventus return to continental competition in the Europa League, hosting NEC Nijmegen on the opening matchday of the league phase.
  Today’s match at Juventus Stadium will feature these starting lineups:JUVENTUS (3-4-2-1): Grabara; Kalulu, Gatti, Lucumì; McKennie, Douglas Luiz, Sarr, Celik; Nico Gonzalez, Alajbegovic; Woltemade.Allegri switches to a back three. Vicario does not play, but Kolo Muani and Sarr both start.NEC NIJME
  
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• Journalist claims Real Madrid can sign Manchester United teenage gem for less than €1 million

  17-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist claims Real Madrid can sign Manchester United teenage gem for less than €1 millionReal Madrid could sign Manchester United teenage wonderkid JJ Gabriel for less than €1 million, according to journalist Mario Cortegana on his YouTube channel (h/t Defensa Central).The 15-year-old is currently a part of the Manchester United academy and is regarded as one of the most promising young talents in English football. However, he has handed in a transfer request to leave the Red Devil
  
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• Flick will keep faith in Barcelona veteran star against Sevilla despite costly mistake

  17-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick will keep faith in Barcelona veteran star against Sevilla despite costly mistakeFC Barcelona’s goalkeeping situation is under the spotlight ahead of Saturday’s visit to Sevilla. The minor knee problem suffered by Joan Garcia has opened the door for Wojciech Szczesny to return to the starting XI.Garcia felt discomfort in his knee after slipping during the recent match against Racing Santander. Medical tests confirmed that there is no serious injury, but Barça’s prio
  
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• Europa League official line-ups: Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen

  17-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Europa League official line-ups: Juventus vs NEC NijmegenPape Matar Sarr, Nick Woltemade and Kamil Grabara get their first Juventus starts as Luciano Spalletti shuffles his pack for the Europa League opener against NEC Nijmegen.It kicks off at Allianz Stadium 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 fixture in the league phase of the competition, so all the results go into a big table, facing four opponents at home
  
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• 🚨 Real Sociedad-Bournemouth: confirmed XIs at Anoeta

  17-09-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Real Sociedad-Bournemouth: confirmed XIs at AnoetaReal Sociedad vs Bournemouth is one of the standout fixtures on the opening matchday of the Europa League League Phase.The San Sebastián side, competing thanks to their Copa del Rey triumph, host a Bournemouth team on the rise making their European debut.Today’s match at Anoeta will be played with these lineups already confirmed:
  Real Sociedad: Marrero, Sergio Gómez, Sarr, Jon Martín, Fort, Turrientes, Barrene
  
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• Report: Liverpool make their first move to sign Chelsea star

  17-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool make their first move to sign Chelsea starLiverpool Transfer Interest in Estevao Faces Reality as Chelsea Contract Update EmergesLiverpool’s long-standing admiration for Estevao has again surfaced in the wake of a fresh update on the teenager’s situation, with Football FanCast outlining how Chelsea remain firmly in the picture around one of South America’s most coveted young talents.As ever with elite prospects, the noise tends to build quickly. Estevao has be
  
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• Europa League Liveblog: Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen

  17-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Europa League Liveblog: Juventus vs NEC NijmegenThis 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 the Europa League, as Juventus host NEC Nijmegen in the League Phase of the tournament.It kicks off at the Allianz Stadium at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).The Bianconeri will play eight different opponents in the opening phase, four at home and four away, with all the results going into a single league table
  
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• Bournemouth left-back Adrien Truffert to earn France recall

  17-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth left-back Adrien Truffert to earn France recallAFC Bournemouth left-back Adrien Truffert (24) is in line to make a long-awaited return for France’s national team, according to L’Equipe. The former Stade Rennais Academy graduate is expected to benefit from Zinédine Zidane’s arrival as Les Bleus’ boss. Zidane succeeded Didier Deschamps after the 2026 World Cup, and the former Real Madrid head coach will get his spell underway on Friday with his maiden squ
  
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• Chelsea dealt massive injury blow ahead of Brentford clash

  17-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea dealt massive injury blow ahead of Brentford clashChelsea injury news ahead of Brentford as Xabi Alonso waits on Caicedo and Joao PedroChelsea have had time to stew on it. Dropped points against Hull, more frustration after the defeat to Arsenal, and now a Friday night trip across west London where excuses will carry little weight. Brentford have started well, they are organised, and they will test a Chelsea side still trying to smooth out the rough edges.The problem for Xabi Alonso is s
  
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• Flick could call up 18-year-old Barcelona starlet against Sevilla in place of injured star

  17-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick could call up 18-year-old Barcelona starlet against Sevilla in place of injured starAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Iker Rodriguez is emerging as the most likely candidate to replace Joan Garcia if Barcelona decide to rest their first-choice goalkeeper for Saturday’s trip to Sevilla.Garcia experienced discomfort in his right knee during Wednesday’s match against Racing Santander, with the club confirming earlier today that he has a mild injury.However, the positive news is that t
  
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• Hull FC sign Barley as Romano joins Catalans

  17-09-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arthur Romano has won seven caps for France [swpix.com]Hull FC have signed Goole Vikings outside back Connor Barley on a one-year deal.Barley, 22, started his career with cross-city rivals Hull KR and scored 20 tries in 23 appearances for the Championship side in 2026.The move to Hull FC will reunite him with Scott Taylor who is joining the club's coaching staff having been head coach at Goole.Meanwhile, centre Arthur Romano has re-signed for Catalans Dragons after the Black and Whites released
  
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