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• Fight, character and one remarkable Norwegian

  03-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Derby County's lack of desire, passion, energy and effort in last Saturday's defeat by Swansea City left many fans feeling extremely disappointed and frustrated.While most supporters can have patience at the start of a new campaign, you will struggle to find any who can excuse a lack of effort and commitment, no matter how early it is in the season.Making the near eight-hour round trip to Portsmouth on Tuesday evening felt almost bonkers after Saturday's showing.However, with
  
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• Official: Leoni in, Chiesa out of Liverpool’s Champions League squad

  04-09-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Leoni in, Chiesa out of Liverpool’s Champions League squadLiverpool have announced their squad for the 2026-27 Champions League campaign, with Giovanni Leoni included and Federico Chiesa left out.Italian centre-back Leoni is part of Liverpool’s Champions League squad for the first part of the 2026-27 season.Liverpool Champions League squad: Leoni in, Chiesa outLIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: Giovanni Leoni of Liverpool controls the ball whilst under pressure from L
  
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• Ex Arsenal & Man City Star Sagna: ‘Inter Milan Perfect Club’ For England Trio Spence, Stones & Jones

  04-09-2026 11:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex Arsenal & Man City Star Sagna: ‘Inter Milan Perfect Club’ For England Trio Spence, Stones & JonesFormer Arsenal and Manchester City fullback Bacary Sagna believes Inter Milan are “the perfect club” for England stars John Stones, Djed Spence and Curtis Jones.Sagna argued that Inter Milan is the club in the Serie A that most resembles a Premier League club in terms of how they play.Furthermore, Sagna, revealed that he is an Inter Milan and was close to joining th
  
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• “There was no contact”, claims Dušan Vlahović, contradicting Juventus story over contract expiry

  04-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “There was no contact”, claims Dušan Vlahović, contradicting Juventus story over contract expiryIn what is seemingly a contradiction of what ex- Juventus CEO Damien Comolli stated last season, Dušan Vlahović has claimed that there were no conversations with the club over a new contract as his old one expired at the end of last summer.Towards the end of May, Comolli had stated that the club wanted to keep him but were told by the player to discuss the matter at
  
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• Amorim tactics complicated things at Manchester United, says Rasmus Højlund

  04-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim tactics complicated things at Manchester United, says Rasmus HøjlundIn a recent interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Rasmus Højlund discussed, among other things, his time at Manchester United.When asked about his thoughts on why things didn’t work out at Old Trafford, Højlund singled out the arrival of Ruben Amorim after Erik ten Hag’s dismissal.“I don’t think anything specific went wrong. I arrived at a club with a manager: it was a diffic
  
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• Amorim has an opportunity to make history if Milan beat Juventus

  04-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim has an opportunity to make history if Milan beat JuventusMilan are gearing up for their first real test of the Serie A season away against Juventus on Sunday evening, and if recently-appointed head coach Ruben Amorim picks up all three points on the road, he will become the first Rossoneri coach since 1958 to win their first three league matches in charge.Amorim could better Sacchi, Capello and Ancelotti’s Milan starts with a win against JuventusSo far, so good for Amorim and Milan
  
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• Lancashire derby telling for Heckingbottom future

  04-09-2026 11:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Preston North End are approaching what could already be a pivotal week for the course of their whole season.A strong claim just a few weeks into the campaign - but with discontent growing amongst their support leading into this term, they have done nothing to quell worries with their start.They remain winless across 90 minutes from their five games so far and are currently rooted to the bottom of the Championship table - behind a team who started with negative points, mind.A late e
  
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• OneFootball x The Cheap Thrills: No nonsense Iraola is perfect Slot replacement

  04-09-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OneFootball x The Cheap Thrills: No nonsense Iraola is perfect Slot replacementAs part of OneFootball's collaboration series with Shoot Music we're interviewing an artist about their love of football.This week it's drummer of Merseyside indie rockers The Cheap Thrills, and Liverpool fan, Anton Eager.When did you start supporting Liverpool and why?I’ve supported Liverpool from the day I was born. I still have my baby version of the 1995 Adidas home kit that my mum and dad kept all thes
  
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• Official | Saint-Étienne forward Djylian N’Guessan joins Liverpool

  04-09-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Saint-Étienne forward Djylian N’Guessan joins LiverpoolLiverpool FC have reached an agreement with AS Saint-Étienne regarding the transfer of Djylian N’Guessan (18).The young striker will officially join the Reds during the upcoming winter transfer window. However, the 18-year-old will now spend the remainder of the 2026–27 season at Stade Bretois 29, where he has been loaned out to continue his development.A native of Saint-Nazaire, N’Guessan is
  
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• 📺 Friday's schedule (4): Série B, Real Madrid, PSG and more

  04-09-2026 11:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Friday's schedule (4): Série B, Real Madrid, PSG and moreBrazilian Série B 🇧🇷7:30 PM - Criciúma vs Cuiabá: ESPN and Disney+8:30 PM - Athletic vs Vila Nova: Disney+9:30 PM - CRB vs América-MG: XSports, SportyNet and Disney+La Liga (Spanish) 🇪🇸4:00 PM - Betis vs Real Madrid: CazéTV
  Premier League (English) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿4:00 PM - Ipswich Town vs Liverpool: ESPN and D
  
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• Martinelli shares farewell as Arsenal secure sell-on clause

  04-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martinelli shares farewell as Arsenal secure sell-on clauseGabriel Martinelli has shared a farewell with the Arsenal fans, after a club-record transfer to Al Hilal which includes a sell-on clause.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier LeagueGabriel Martinelli officially completed his transfer to Al Hilal on Thursday, for a club-record fee of €70m (£60m). The Arsenal winger has signed a four-year deal with his new club, with James Benge reporting for CBS Sports that he’l
  
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• Decisions needed with five players currently set to leave

  04-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Decisions needed with five players currently set to leaveLiverpool are good at a lot of things.The Reds are good at playing their part in summer-long transfer sagas - see Alexander Isak and Bradley Barcola for more details. The 2024/25 Premier League champions are also pretty good at ignoring gaping holes in their squad.Do you know what else they're one of the best at?Failing to handle contract negotiations and letting key players leave for nothing.At the end of last season, Mohamed Salah ripped
  
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• Agent: Ahanor to Chelsea shows Italy ‘have talent’; Tonali ‘deserved’ record fee

  04-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Agent: Ahanor to Chelsea shows Italy ‘have talent’; Tonali ‘deserved’ record feeSandro Tonali’s agent says Tottenham had ‘a very clear idea’ of the Italian midfielder who ‘deserved’ to become the most expensive Italian player ever, while Honest Ahanor’s move to Chelsea highlights that Italy still has plenty of emerging talent.Riso gave an interview to Tuttosport discussing some of the biggest deals he completed with his clients during t
  
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• Knight's greatness about more than just numbers

  04-09-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It's tempting to start with the statistics. They are incredible. They may never be repeated at any club let alone at Portsmouth. It was a remarkable playing career.But the numbers can't tell you about the greatness of the man. The kindness. The willingness to help others. The time he had for absolutely everyone. The desire to help strangers. When Alan Knight told you to speak to him if there was anything he could do to help, he really meant it.He battled his own demons. Overcoming
  
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• Why Julián Álvarez’s Barcelona Dream Still Faces Atlético’s Veto

  04-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Julián Álvarez’s Barcelona Dream Still Faces Atlético’s VetoJulián Álvarez ended the summer window still on Atlético Madrid’s books, but that outcome has settled almost nothing. Barcelona spent the entire market chasing the Argentine, Atlético publicly rejected the pursuit in increasingly hostile terms, and Arsenal explored an offer of their own while the whole thing threatened to boil over. The question now isn’t wheth
  
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• Yan Diomande reflects on journey from Abidjan to Real Madrid

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yan Diomande reflects on journey from Abidjan to Real MadridReal Madrid made up to six signings in the recently-closed summer transfer window to reinforce all the areas of their team, barring the goalkeeper. Among these six new players, the forward Yan Diomande would arguably be the one who excites the fans the most.The Ivorian has made the jump to the biggest football club in Europe at only 19 years of age. However, this journey to the pinnacle of football has not been easy for the youngster, w
  
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• Why Enzo Maresca wanted a combative midfielder at Manchester City becomes clear

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Enzo Maresca wanted a combative midfielder at Manchester City becomes clearManchester City completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea on the final day of the summer transfer window. The Argentinian midfielder was arguably Enzo Maresca’s dream signing and the City hierarchy delivered it for him. Enzo Fernandez will have a key role to play in midfield for this City side. It has now been reported why Enzo Maresca was so eager to add Enzo Fernandez to his squad. The Argentinian h
  
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• Tomori returns to Milan training after surviving summer freeze-out

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tomori returns to Milan training after surviving summer freeze-outEngland international Fikayo Tomori returned to training with Milan on Thursday after being frozen out of the squad by head coach Ruben Amorim for the last three weeks, as he did not secure a move away from San Siro by the end of the summer transfer window.Tomori back in training with Milan and could feature against JuventusTomori was among a list of players that new Milan head coach Amorim decided were not going to be part of the
  
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• Today’s Papers – Gasp hopes for Malen’s record, Milan focus on top renewals

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Gasp hopes for Malen’s record, Milan focus on top renewalsLa Gazzetta dello SportLights at San SiroChivu goes with Pio, De Bruyne to the MaxGasp!‘Malen can set a record, my Roma dream.’‘Higuain scored 36 goals; the Dutchman can do the same. Dybala is a unique player. Atalanta? It’s time to beat them.’Milan aim for other top deals: Rabiot and Pavlovic, ahead with renewals.Mastantuono: ‘I live like Bati, his tips to score goals
  
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• The players have been clear on why they are so eager to sign for Manchester City

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The players have been clear on why they are so eager to sign for Manchester CityManchester City bolstered their squad during the summer transfer window. In terms of first-team signings, City brought in Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Enzo Fernandez, Iliman Ndiaye, Allan and Gerónimo Rulli. Each player will be a vital player for Enzo Maresca and in the new era that is underway for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. By signing Anderson, Enzo Fernandez and Ayyoub Bouaddi, City have signed
  
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• The Manchester City attack is now complete with the signing of an exciting winger

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Manchester City attack is now complete with the signing of an exciting wingerManchester City announced the signing of Allan from Palmeiras yesterday. The Brazilian winger is set to provide Enzo Maresca with another option to utilize on the right wing. Despite City signing Allan, they did need to sign one more player to bolster their attack. In the end, City have achieved that goal. The FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders have now officially confirmed the signing of Senegalese international Iliman
  
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• Spalletti praises Juventus transfer work: ‘The perfect market doesn’t exist any more’

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti praises Juventus transfer work: ‘The perfect market doesn’t exist any more’Luciano Spalletti has offered his verdict on Juventus’ summer business, praising the club’s directors and explaining what Nick Woltemade and Pape Matar Sarr will add to his side.Speaking to Sky Sport, with quotes via AlfredoPedulla.com, the Juventus boss was pragmatic about how the window played out. “The perfect market doesn’t exist any more, the possible market exists,
  
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• Serie A superstar opens door to Real Madrid move – “If Mourinho called me…”

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A superstar opens door to Real Madrid move – “If Mourinho called me…”Real Madrid had a very productive summer transfer window, with six new players added to Jose Mourinho’s squad. The Portuguese added proven quality, experience and attacking threat to the players he already had at his disposal, and it leaves his side in a good place for the 2026-27 season, which has started with three wins out of three in La Liga.The likes of Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella a
  
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• Report: Roma could turn to free agent Zaha to fulfil Gasperini’s winger request

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Roma could turn to free agent Zaha to fulfil Gasperini’s winger requestRoma were ultimately unable to bring in a new left winger before the close of the summer transfer window, despite Gian Piero Gasperini’s requests, but the latest reports in Italy claim that the Giallorossi could turn to the free agent market and that Wilfried Zaha is among the potential options.Report: Roma could turn to Zaha on free agent marketRoma brought in six new players over the course of the summer
  
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• Real Madrid star punished following drunk driving conviction

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star punished following drunk driving convictionIt has been a turbulent summer for Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio, although he did manage to stay at the club despite being told that he was not part of Jose Mourinho’s plans for the 2026-27 season. The defender, who is due back soon from an injury, also had a high-profile incident occur off the pitch, and not for the first time in his career.Asencio, who has been under investigation over the alleged dissemination of a video wi
  
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• Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger announces Germany retirement

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger announces Germany retirementReal Madrid have already played three games into the 2026-27 season in its first week, but before that, the Merengue fans had to wait quite a long time to see their favorite team in action, as Los Blancos ended their last season back in May, and had several months of off-season.However, during this time, these fans had another footballing spectacle on-going to keep their attentions, i.e., the World Cup 2026. Several Real Madrid players
  
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• Real Madrid receive €11.5m as Chema Andres joins Brighton

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid receive €11.5m as Chema Andres joins BrightonWhile the new signings have been the most exciting aspect of the 2026 summer transfer window for Real Madrid fans, another very notable aspect of this transfer window has been the club’s business with its youth talents. The Merengues have brought in a significant amount, more than €200 million, from the transfers of La Fabrica-trained players only this summer.The most notable of these transfers have been those of Nico Paz,
  
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• Real Madrid make surprise decisions with Champions League squad

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make surprise decisions with Champions League squadReal Madrid have already played three games in the 2026-27 season, and are set to shortly return to their favorite competition, the UEFA Champions League. The Merengues will begin their UCL campaign with a match against Inter Milan, which is scheduled for this coming Tuesday.Meanwhile, as MARCA has noted, Los Blancos have also submitted their squad to UEFA for this competition. This list features a surprise inclusion, the newly signe
  
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• PSG’s successful scouting mission to Ireland has first test tomorrow night

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s successful scouting mission to Ireland has first test tomorrow nightPSG will play their first home game of the new season this weekend – and there will be a brand new pitch on display.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG have had a pretty smooth summer in terms of their squad – they moved a few players on and brought a few replacements in. When you’ve
  
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• PSG release midfielder with 32 Portugal caps

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG release midfielder with 32 Portugal capsPSG mutually agreed with Renato Sanches to cancel the midfielder’s contract as his disaster move to Paris comes to an end.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG completed deadline day with no moves in or out, but there was one roster move made.The Parisians have cancelled the contract of Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches.Once the w
  
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