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• Farke on Rodon, bids for Okafor and facing Brighton

  03-09-2026 17:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brighton at Amex Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Farke confirmed defender Joe Rodon will be out for eight to 10 weeks with a "serious hamstring injury", adding: "It is a big blow for us because he is a key player for us." The Leeds boss also said it is up to him to decide when the right time is for Gabriel Gudmundsson to return from injury.Farke
  
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• Serie A: Juventus vs. Milan – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  06-09-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Juventus vs. Milan – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVLuciano Spalletti will likely look to Jeremie Boga, Nico Gonzalez and Francisco Conceiçao behind Randal Kolo Muani in the Juventus attack, while Diego Moreira is tipped to start his first Milan game.It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Allianz Stadium.HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 5: Jeremie Boga of Juventus FC (L) and Marco Palestra of Chelsea FC (R) competes to the ball during the Chelsea v Juventus &nd
  
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• Real Madrid loanee goes viral after disastrous performance vs Torino in Serie A

  06-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid loanee goes viral after disastrous performance vs Torino in Serie AFranco Mastantuono’s loan move to Fiorentina was supposed to provide the fresh start he desperately needed after a difficult debut season at Real Madrid.Instead, the Argentine is finding life in Italy just as challenging, with his latest outing against Torino on Saturday offering little encouragement.Three games into the Serie A season, Mastantuono is yet to find his feet, and Fiorentina’s results have bee
  
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• Liverpool agree move for wonderkid to replace club legend

  06-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool agree move for wonderkid to replace club legendLiverpool are about to replace a club legend with a wonderkid. The summer of 2026 will likely forever be shrouded in infamy for the Reds. The signings they acquired could go onto become superstars.Victor Munoz is already appearing that way after his brilliant debut goal at Anfield and the crucial penalty he won against Newcastle.Bradley Barcola meanwhile has all the talent in the world to become one of the best wingers on the planet, if he
  
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• Today’s 5⃣ stories: disaster for Atleti, chance for Barça,

  06-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s 5⃣ stories: disaster for Atleti, chance for Barça,This September 6 begins with lots of news and plenty of football, so let’s go over the five biggest stories of the day...
  Atlético de Madrid suffer a heavy blowAtlético de Madrid suffered a very painful defeat at San Mamés against Athletic Club.Diego Simeone’s side paid for a poor start to the second half, conceding twice in two minutes, and ended up losing 3-0 to the Lions.Both Real Mad
  
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• A game which did not sparkle but a draw is not so bad

  06-09-2026 10:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]The game did not live up to the hype, but the result means both clubs maintain momentum.Swansea City remain top of the early-season table and Wrexham have enjoyed a better week after their slow start to the new campaign.Their meeting at the Swansea.com Stadium came with a pre-match turn from a male voice choir, a sell-out crowd and a sizzling atmosphere.But the match itself never really found a spark.Perhaps it was for the best that Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac were not in
  
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• Is Bain on course to be Scotland's number one?

  06-09-2026 09:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eight saves, many of them excellent. Good distribution. And a man of the match performance. If timing is everything, Scott Bain may just have played his way into the forefront of the new Scotland head coach's thinking.Sebastien Pocognoli will soon be announcing his first squad for the forthcoming Nations League games.With the retirement of Craig Gordon and the lack of recent first-team minutes for Angus Gunn and Liam Kelly - the other two World Cup squad goalkeepers - is Bain the obvious answer
  
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• Today’s Papers – Inter and Roma’s crazy comebacks, waiting for Juventus vs. Milan

  06-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Inter and Roma’s crazy comebacks, waiting for Juventus vs. MilanLa Gazzetta dello SportInfinite InterCrazy: From 0-2 to 3-2 against Napoli. They are at the top with RomaShow at San Siro: Lautaro (91′) and Thuram decisive. Chivu: ‘I’m sick of certain attacks.’ Allegri is already six points behind.Gasp turns his Dea upside down tooJuve-Milan: Spalletti’s and Amorim’s moves. It’s the game to return to greatnessToro, what a
  
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• Balerdi celebrates Roma’s win: “No better way to start in this incredible stadium.”

  06-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Balerdi celebrates Roma’s win: “No better way to start in this incredible stadium.”Twenty minutes. Maybe a little more. That’s all it took for Balerdi to gain the fans’ favor. The Argentine made his Roma debut at the most difficult moment of the match, when the Giallorossi were down 0-1 against Atalanta. Leonardo didn’t falter. On the contrary. He immediately got into the game and dominated the defense. Krstović didn’t concede another goal, and Bale
  
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• Arsenal hoping to make headway on multiple deals

  06-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal hoping to make headway on multiple dealsArsenal contract talks point to Arteta extension as squad renewal gathers paceArsenal are doing what serious clubs do when they think they are on the right path, they secure the people who matter and remove noise before it starts. According to TEAMTALK, that now applies to Mikel Arteta as much as it does to the spine of the squad.Arteta’s current agreement runs down at the end of the season, and the broad picture has been clear for a while. T
  
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• Aberdeen could move for former Rangers midfielder - gossip

  06-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aberdeen boss Stephen Robinson is actively looking to bolster his squad with free agents, one of whom could be former Rangers midfielder Greg Doherty, who left Charlton Athletic earlier this month. (Press and Journal)Celtic new boy Oliver Sorensen has a similar "energy and hunger" to Kieran Tierney, according to the club's former defender Erik Sviatchenko, who played with Sorensen at Midtjylland. (Daily Record)Midfielder Josh Mulligan believes the strong leaders in the Hibernian dr
  
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• 📺 Should Lautaro have seen red? TWO penalty shouts? Inter v Napoli review ‼️

  06-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Should Lautaro have seen red? TWO penalty shouts? Inter v Napoli review ‼️Inter-Napoli, beyond the spectacle and the final result, also produced several incidents for refereeing review. Referee Sozza had to deal with some controversial situations, from Inter’s appeals for two possible penalties to the late clash between Lautaro Martinez and Rafa Marin. Here is the analysis of the main incidents from the match by former referee Gianpaolo Calvarese.Rrahmani-Pio Esposit
  
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• 📺 Should Lautaro have seen red? Two penalty shouts, Inter v Napoli ‼️

  06-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Should Lautaro have seen red? Two penalty shouts, Inter v Napoli ‼️Inter-Napoli, beyond the spectacle and the final result, also produced several controversial refereeing moments. Referee Sozza had to deal with a few disputed situations, from Inter’s appeals for two possible penalties to the late clash between Lautaro Martinez and Rafa Marin. Watch the full Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!Here is the analysis of t
  
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• Rodri and Cancelo in a 4-2-3-1: How Barcelona can line up against Valencia

  06-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri and Cancelo in a 4-2-3-1: How Barcelona can line up against ValenciaFC Barcelona will have an excellent opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the league table as they take on Valencia at the Mestalla this afternoon.The Catalans have started the season with three back to back victories in La Liga, but the team’s resistance will be tested as the schedule starts to heat up.Barcelona, after all, have a midweek UCL encounter against Feyenoord to worry about, which could pave the
  
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• Agents plan for Liverpool star revealed, he's gone

  06-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Agents plan for Liverpool star revealed, he's goneThe summer transfer window may have only just shut but, the rumour mill is already beginning to turn. Liverpool added four new players to their ranks this summer with Bradley Barcola and Ronald Araujo being the biggest coups of the lot.Each of them will have a massive part to play for the Anfield outfit this term with the club looking to get back to their best after their below-par performance last term.Arne Slot led his men to a fifth-place fini
  
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• Gasperini to start Mora in Champions League clash

  06-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini to start Mora in Champions League clashRodrigo Mora has taken over Roma. Gian Piero Gasperini is obsessed with the 2007-born player: he coddles him: “He’s an extraordinary talent. He’s already won two championships at just 19 years old, he’s a growing and evolving player, but with a great personality,” and he launches him fearlessly onto the pitch. After all, the investment in the 2007-born player was around €50 million in total, with an imaginative f
  
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• Arsenal u18s get first win of season

  06-09-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal u18s get first win of seasonThe Young Guns remain unbeaten after two matches and have yet to concede, following their opening goalless draw away to West Brom.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal U18s secured their first win of the 2026-27 season on Saturday, beating Southampton 1-0 thanks to an early goal from Maalik Hashi.The Young Gunners had opened their Under-18 Premier League South campaign with a goalless draw away to West Brom, where Jack Talbot made a series of important saves to help Ar
  
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• Barcelona captain expected to return from his injury after the September international break

  06-09-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain expected to return from his injury after the September international breakFrenkie de Jong is currently the most notable player on Barcelona’s injury list, after the midfielder picked up a knock in the summer.De Jong opted for a conservative treatment, a decision Barcelona did not agree with but respected nonetheless.The Catalans wanted the midfielder to go through surgery. But de Jong’s conservative process meant the player has been out longer than expected.A key up
  
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• Spurs still hoping Saudi League offers transfer salvation

  06-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs still hoping Saudi League offers transfer salvationRicharlison Transfer Latest: Tottenham Forward Facing Narrow Exit Routes After Deadline MissRicharlison’s situation at Tottenham has become increasingly complicated after a proposed move to Trabzonspor failed to materialise before the Turkish transfer deadline. As first reported by The Standard, the Brazil forward is now facing a shrinking market, with several possible routes already closed and very few obvious solutions left before
  
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• Real Madrid coach must find a solution in midfield vs Inter Milan with four players missing

  06-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid coach must find a solution in midfield vs Inter Milan with four players missingReal Madrid’s recent 1-0 defeat at the hands of Real Betis was an early reminder that the team still requires a lot of work, especially when it comes to calming the dressing room.Nevertheless, Real Madrid will be dealt with yet another tricky contest this midweek as they take on Inter Milan in the first match of the Champions League this season.Heading into this crucial encounter, Jose Mourinho is fa
  
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• Liverpool may have ruined their only chance of replacing Mohamed Salah

  06-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool may have ruined their only chance of replacing Mohamed SalahHowever, thanks to the many fallings out that the Egyptian King had with Arne Slot, Liverpool and the attacker both agreed to terminate his deal a year before it was due to expire.Most fans thought that this would mean the Reds' main target was going to be a new right-winger.However, that was far from the case with Bradley Barcola taking until the very end of the window to get brought in.And, if we're being picky, although the
  
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• The reason Arsenal failed to complete Real Madrid academy graduate’s signing this summer

  06-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The reason Arsenal failed to complete Real Madrid academy graduate’s signing this summerJacobo Ramon is one of the many Real Madrid talents currently developing at an external club in the hope of securing a return home someday.Los Blancos sold the player to Como last summer but continue to retain a major stake in his rights, as has been the policy with all youth sales in recent times.They pocketed a sum of €2.5 million for Ramon’s transfer to Como permanently, but Los Blancos no
  
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• Feyenoord face a major problem ahead of Barcelona clash as star player revolts

  06-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feyenoord face a major problem ahead of Barcelona clash as star player revoltsBarcelona are set to kickstart their Champions League campaign on Wednesday as they play hosts to Feyenoord.The hierarchy of the Dutch giants’ have already stated that they are ready to face the Catalans this midweek.But the club have been dealt a rather peculiar and alarming problem heading into this crunch fixture, with one of their players actively revolting against the club.The story of Anis Hadj MoussaMoussa
  
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• Mega deal isn't world-class! Will this scandal-hit star be a flop?

  06-09-2026 08:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mega deal isn't world-class! Will this scandal-hit star be a flop?Looking at the top 20 of the past two Ballon d’Or votes, one name is conspicuously missing: Enzo Fernández.So far, the Argentine has never really played a major role in the World Player of the Year vote, and yet Manchester City paid Chelsea around €145 million for the midfielder just a few days ago. Have they made a huge mistake?Okay, ever since Robert Lewandowski failed to win the Ballon d’Or in 2021 at th
  
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• Barcelona superstar is a major doubt vs Valencia after missing training

  06-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar is a major doubt vs Valencia after missing trainingBarcelona will be looking to capitalise on Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid’s mishaps as they take on Valencia at the Mestalla this afternoon.The club are coming on the back of three consecutive wins in La Liga, where the attack was solid, led by the plaudits of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, among others.However, there are many question marks over Yamal’s participation after the attacker picked up a knock heading into
  
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• Arsenal see former Real Madrid academy graduate as a ‘realistic’ target

  06-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal see former Real Madrid academy graduate as a ‘realistic’ targetReal Madrid pulled off a masterstroke with Nico Paz’s situation this summer as they utilised the buy-back clause on the young star to earn a profit on him.Shining bright at Como, Paz was happy at the Serie A club and only wished to continue in Italy. Los Blancos, however, bought him back and enabled a deal where Como were forced to shell out a larger sum for him.Eventually, the deal closed with Como paying R
  
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• The Manchester City keeper was crucial to his team’s win over Coventry although he did provide a scare

  06-09-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Manchester City keeper was crucial to his team’s win over Coventry although he did provide a scareAt his best in goal, Gianluigi Donnarumma is a weapon in his own right for Manchester City. Donnarumma’s ability to make pivotal and crucial saves is an understated component of Enzo Maresca’s side. The flip side of this can be that Donnarumma isn’t a major asset in Manchester City’s build-up play from the back. Both of these elements of Donnarumma’s game were
  
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• A masterful midfield display from a midfield monster helped Manchester City see off Coventry City

  06-09-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A masterful midfield display from a midfield monster helped Manchester City see off Coventry CityManchester City scraped their way to a 1-0 win over Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium yesterday. Enzo Maresca’s side weren’t at their best but in the end, they did what they had to do to extend their winning run to three consecutive wins to begin the new Premier League season. Erling Haaland’s first half header was the difference between the two sides. In terms of individual playe
  
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• Old friends Arteta and Alonso rekindle Premier League rivalry as Arsenal meet Chelsea

  06-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was a friendship they kept private. Everton and Liverpool players were not supposed to fraternise. But one of the reasons Mikel Arteta decided to join Everton on loan in January 2005 was that one of his childhood friends was playing on the other side of Stanley Park. Xabi Alonso had joined Liverpool six months earlier, and the pair would spend the next five years together on Merseyside, spending time at each other’s houses, enjoying each other’s company away from the Premier Leagu
  
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• Liverpool spent £670m under Richard Hughes and only got worse

  06-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Perhaps, at the last, there was a touch of vindication. In Richard Hughes’ final match as Liverpool’s sporting director, the game was decided after just nine minutes. A devastating burst of two goals in three minutes from Alexander Isak, was probably what Hughes had envisaged rather when he committed a British transfer record of £125m to the striker. When Isak went off and Bradley Barcola came on at Portman Road, Liverpool became the first club to field three £100m signin
  
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