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• Former Gunner left off AS Monaco squad list for Europe

  04-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner left off AS Monaco squad list for EuropeFolarin Balogun has been left out of AS Monaco’s squad for the Europa Conference League this season, following his scrapped deadline-day move to Everton.Photo by Luke Hales/Getty ImagesAS Monaco have named their Europa Conference League squad for the 2026/27 League Phase, and former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is a notable omission.Reports have suggested Balogun is likely to stay with Monaco, following the breakdown of his transfer
  
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• Real Betis hero reveals mind game behind Mbappe penalty save in Real Madrid win: ‘Tried to throw him off a bit’

  05-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Betis hero reveals mind game behind Mbappe penalty save in Real Madrid win: ‘Tried to throw him off a bit’Alvaro Valles was the difference-maker as Real Betis held on to beat Real Madrid 1-0 at La Cartuja, producing a decisive stoppage-time save from Kylian Mbappe that denied the visitors an equaliser.The goalkeeper had already put together an impressive display, but his biggest contribution came when Mbappe stepped up from the penalty spot. Valles guessed correctly and kep
  
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• Hansi Flick forced to leave out one Barcelona first-team player against Valencia

  05-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick forced to leave out one Barcelona first-team player against ValenciaHansi Flick faces his first genuine squad-selection dilemma of the season ahead of Barcelona’s trip to Valencia, with the German coach having 24 players available for a match in which only 23 can be registered.According to SPORT, the return of Gavi and Gabriel Jesus has created an unusual situation for Flick. Both players have now returned to full group training and are considered fit enough to be involved
  
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• 👔 It’s about shirt numbers: historic club hits milestone

  05-09-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👔 It’s about shirt numbers: historic club hits milestoneThis has never happened before!AS Roma is the first club in history to have had every squad number from 1 to 99 worn. With that, the club is writing a unique piece of football history.According to a report by The Sun, the signing of midfield gem Rodrigo Mora sealed this historic milestone. He chose the number 86 shirt — the only number that had never previously been assigned at Roma.By the way: in other top European leag
  
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• Hansi Flick facing several selection doubts as Barcelona prepare for Valencia clash

  05-09-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick facing several selection doubts as Barcelona prepare for Valencia clashBarcelona head to Mestalla tomorrow with an opportunity to strengthen their position at the top of the table after Real Madrid’s defeat to Real Betis.However, manager Hansi Flick also has one eye on a demanding stretch of fixtures.The visit to Valencia comes just days before Barcelona begin their Champions League campaign against Feyenoord. With four matches packed into ten days before the next internat
  
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• Could Enzo Maresca give an exciting Manchester City signing his first start today?

  05-09-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could Enzo Maresca give an exciting Manchester City signing his first start today?Manchester City completed the signing of versatile and exciting winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton on deadline day. The 26-year-old Senegalese international has earned his move to City through his performances for Sheffield United and Everton. The strengths of Ndiaye’s game look suited for him to play an important role in Enzo Maresca’s squad. Also, Iliman Ndiaye has played three matches for Everton this
  
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• Mbappe penalty controversy explained: Why Marc Bartra’s movement did not lead to a retake

  05-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe penalty controversy explained: Why Marc Bartra’s movement did not lead to a retakeReal Madrid’s defeat to Real Betis came with a late penalty controversy, but the argument that Kylian Mbappe’s missed spot-kick should have been retaken does not stand up to closer examination.With Real Madrid chasing an equaliser, Mbappe saw his penalty saved by Alvaro Valles. Real Madrid fans immediately questioned whether the kick should have been retaken, pointing to Marc Bartra en
  
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• Ex-Bundesliga stars in the thick of it! Club spends €366m, is bottom

  05-09-2026 08:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Bundesliga stars in the thick of it! Club spends €366m, is bottom"He’s simply not good enough. I don’t know why everyone acts like he’s a solid player. He’s absolutely awful." That criticism hits hard! Former Spurs pro Jamie O’Hara had seen enough after last weekend’s defeat against Newcastle (0-2). He especially laid into former Bayern player Mathys Tel after the final whistle.It was about his free kick in the 68th minute, which flew well over the goa
  
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• Mourinho talks Mbappe, Espi, Guler, match refereeing after Real Betis 1-0 Real Madrid

  05-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Mbappe, Espi, Guler, match refereeing after Real Betis 1-0 Real MadridJose Mourinho was left frustrated after suffering his first defeat since returning to the Real Madrid bench, with Real Betis securing a 1-0 victory at La Cartuja despite a performance the Portuguese coach felt deserved considerably more.Mourinho did not hide his disappointment in his post-match press conference, although his assessment remained calm. His strongest criticism was reserved for Betis’ app
  
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• Enzo Maresca explains where a World Cup winner will fit in at Manchester City

  05-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca explains where a World Cup winner will fit in at Manchester CityBy completing the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, Manchester City have signed the one player that Enzo Maresca wanted in his squad. Maresca worked extremely well with the Argentinian international during their time together at Chelsea. Now, the pair will continue their relationship at the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Speaking yesterday, Enzo Maresca explained what role he sees Enzo Fernandez playing for his M
  
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• Barcelona’s new captain hierarchy confirmed with one surprise addition

  05-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s new captain hierarchy confirmed with one surprise additionBarcelona have finalised their captaincy structure for the 2026/27 season, with Lamine Yamal making a major leap into the leadership group despite being only 19.According to Mundo Deportivo, Hansi Flick played a decisive role in establishing the new hierarchy after the departures of Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Ronald Araujo left Barcelona needing a reshuffle. The German coach initially selected Raphinha, Pedri and Eri
  
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• Man Utd made midfield recruitment summer priority - what happens now?

  05-09-2026 07:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United will pay Brighton up to £70m for midfieleder Carlos Baleba [Getty Images]Michael Carrick struck a chord with many Manchester United fans as he lavished praise on Kobbie Mainoo after his side's thrilling 5-2 victory over Ipswich at Old Trafford, calling the midfielder's performance "immense".Starting in the Premier League for the first time since he surprisingly failed to play a minute at the World Cup, Mainoo caught the eye with his performance and Carrick made sure the 2
  
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• The new Manchester City midfield mix will be crucial to City’s chances this season

  05-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The new Manchester City midfield mix will be crucial to City’s chances this seasonWith Rodri and Bernardo Silva, and to a lesser extent, Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders all having left Manchester City this summer, it was vital that City bolstered their midfield during the summer transfer window. In the end, City did exactly that. They completed the signings of Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Enzo Fernandez to complete Manchester City’s midfield rebuild. All three players wil
  
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• Liverpool agree personal terms; Bombshell transfer moves forward after deadline

  05-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool agree personal terms; Bombshell transfer moves forward after deadlineLiverpool are pushing forward on a transfer past the deadline. Personal terms have reportedly been agreed.The transfer window shut this week and Liverpool ended it with a squad that quite clearly requires work. Work that really should have happened during the transfer window. You can't have it all.There's a lack of depth pretty much everywhere except centre-back and the left-wing, where the squad actually has too much
  
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• Manchester City vs Coventry City: Latest City team news and predicted City starting eleven for today’s match

  05-09-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City vs Coventry City: Latest City team news and predicted City starting eleven for today’s matchManchester City take on Coventry City today at the Etihad Stadium in their third Premier League match of the season. Enzo Maresca’s side have started the season impressively with consecutive wins over Bournemouth and Crystal Palace to get out of the blocks strongly. They’ll be looking for a third straight win to carry on the momentum they’ve built to begin the new s
  
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• Inside the reality of Man United’s budget rebuild – and the question it asks of Michael Carrick

  05-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There is a table Manchester United top during Michael Carrick’s reign and it is the one that matters most. No one has taken more points since his January appointment. Over the last 13 years, however, United have been more accustomed to topping the spending charts. Now they may have a different kind of mid-table mediocrity, at least for those with an obsession with the transfer window.When it closed, United were in the bottom half, according to Transfermarkt figures: there was an outlay of
  
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• Sebastian Hoeneß reaffirms long-standing trust in VfB Stuttgart keeper Fabian Bredlow

  05-09-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sebastian Hoeneß reaffirms long-standing trust in VfB Stuttgart keeper Fabian BredlowFabian Bredlow’s latest performance for VfB Stuttgart provided Sebastian Hoeneß with another opportunity to reiterate a point the head coach insists was never seriously in doubt. The 31-year-old stood largely idle throughout the first half of Friday night’s 4-1 win over Cologne as Stuttgart dominated proceedings and took a deserved lead through Bilal El Khannouss.Everything changed immedi
  
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• Tottenham’s Mikey Moore furnishes impressive Bundesliga debut for Cologne

  05-09-2026 03:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham’s Mikey Moore furnishes impressive Bundesliga debut for CologneMikey Moore required only a few minutes of his Bundesliga debut to demonstrate why 1. FC Köln spent most of August attempting to secure his services from Tottenham Hotspur. The 19-year-old entered at half-time of Friday night’s 4-1 defeat away at VfB Stuttgart and immediately transformed a Cologne attack that had offered precious little during the opening 45 minutes.René Wagner’s side had been
  
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• Sebastian Hoeneß praises superb Bilal El Khannouss display after Stuttgart crush Cologne

  05-09-2026 02:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sebastian Hoeneß praises superb Bilal El Khannouss display after Stuttgart crush CologneBilal El Khannouss entered VfB Stuttgart’s first home fixture of the new Bundesliga campaign with plenty to prove following an eventful eight months. The Moroccan international responded by producing one of the most complete performances of his Stuttgart career in Friday night’s 4-1 win over 1. FC Köln.El Khannouss started in place of the injured Tiago Tomás as Sebastian Hoene&sz
  
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• David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways From Liverpool’s 2-0 Win at Ipswich

  05-09-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways From Liverpool’s 2-0 Win at IpswichLiverpool Finally Get Their Win as David Lynch Identifies Five Key FactorsLiverpool finally have their first Premier League victory under Andoni Iraola, and David Lynch believes there was plenty to encourage in the 2-0 win over Ipswich Town.Speaking in his post match YouTube analysis, Lynch highlighted five major positives from a night when Alexander Isak struck twice inside nine minutes before Liverpool successfully co
  
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• Círio de Nazaré, Rua de Fogo and Manto da Massa lead week's launches

  05-09-2026 01:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Círio de Nazaré, Rua de Fogo and Manto da Massa lead week's launchesEuropean clubs, and especially Brazilian ones, kept the week busy with the release of new kits.In recent days, we’ve seen shirts with a wide range of inspirations, from supporters’ celebrations to one of the biggest religious festivities in the world.Check out a roundup of the latest releases below and let us know in the comments which one is your favorite:Atlético-MGGalo’s new third shirt
  
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• Ecuadorian striker Jeremy Arévalo set to join list of VfB Stuttgart departures

  05-09-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ecuadorian striker Jeremy Arévalo set to join list of VfB Stuttgart departuresKicker reports that VfB Stuttgart striker Jeremy Arévalo is closing in on a season-long loan move to Portuguese top-flight side Estrela Amadora. The 21-year-old Ecuador international is expected to leave Stuttgart temporarily after struggling to establish himself in Sebastian Hoeneß’ senior rotation since arriving from Racing Santander in January.The destination also carries an unusual Bundesl
  
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• Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool

  05-09-2026 00:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak was the £125m striker who finally arrived at Liverpool by tormenting Ipswich Town - while Cody Gakpo's virtuoso performance had them giving thanks he never left.The nuts and bolts of a comfortable Friday in Suffolk were that Liverpool won 2-0 - thanks to two Isak goals in the first nine minutes, giving them their first Premier League victory of the season and new manager Andoni Iraola's first since succeeding the sacked Arne Slot.Liverpool's win must be placed in the context
  
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• Analysis: Lift-off for Isak

  05-09-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Reuters]It was a night that was supposed to belong to Liverpool's latest blockbuster signing, Bradley Barcola, but Alexander Isak had other ideas.The Swede has endured a difficult, injury-hit first 12 months at Anfield, but he used the familiar surroundings of Portman Road to fully launch his Liverpool career.The last time he made the trip to Suffolk to face the Tractor Boys, he left with the match ball after scoring a hat-trick in Newcastle United's thumping 4-0 victory.That came during a seas
  
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• Analysis: Fight and quality despite defeat

  05-09-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Reuters]Gary O'Neil was fully aware of the difficulty of the task at hand before kick-off as he reeled off Liverpool's array of attacking talent.The Ipswich manager will be disappointed with how easily his side conceded the opening goal, with Kjell Scherpen beaten too easily at his near post.But there were plenty of positives for O'Neil to take from his side's performance against top Premier League opposition for the second weekend running.There were encouraging flashes from Ipswich's attackers
  
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• Mourinho talks Espi, Guler and referee performance after Real Betis 1-0 Real Madrid

  05-09-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Espi, Guler and referee performance after Real Betis 1-0 Real MadridReal Madrid were disappointed at La Cartuja on Friday, as they were defeated 1-0 at the hands of Real Betis. Los Blancos had a number of chances in the first half, but after failing to take them, they were made to pay late on when Troy Parrott scored – and their night was compounded when Kylian Mbappe missed a late penalty.After the match, head coach Jose Mourinho spoke to the media (via Diario AS) to dissec
  
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• PSG's poor start continues with home loss to Monaco

  05-09-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  French Ligue 1Paris Saint-Germain 1 - 2 Monaco FTMonaco last won the Ligue 1 title in 2017 [Getty Images]Champions Paris St-Germain are still searching for their first Ligue 1 win of the season after surrendering the lead to suffer a late defeat by Monaco.The Champions League holders have now failed to win any of their three domestic fixtures after goals from Flavio Nazinho and Stanis Idumbo in the second half secured a rare win for the visitors at Parc des Princes.PSG boss Luis Enrique, who has
  
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• How London City proved they can live up to the hype

  05-09-2026 00:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  London City Lionesses were playing in the second tier in 2025 [Getty Images]There was an expectation on London City Lionesses to live up to the hype and deliver in the Women's Super League's season opener - and they did.Eder Maestre's side showed they are not just a starting XI of superstars but a team who may gel quicker than many expected.They came away from Hayes Lane, in front of a full crowd of 5,402 home fans, with an impressive 2-1 victory over Manchester United. The scoreline could have
  
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• Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool: What O'Neil said

  04-09-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil speaking to Sky Sports: "Proud of the group. I thought we were excellent. Two mistakes in the first 10 minutes made it very difficult, but I think we were probably the better side for large parts after that. More shots and some really good chances."Obviously, the mistakes were big; we were punished heavily by world-class players, but then an excellent response and we gave it our best, which the fans appreciated, as you could see from their reaction at the end, bu
  
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• Carlo Ancelotti heads to stadium for Brasileirão match this weekend

  04-09-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlo Ancelotti heads to stadium for Brasileirão match this weekendCoach Carlo Ancelotti will be at Nilton Santos Stadium to watch the match between Botafogo and Palmeiras next Sunday (6) in the Brasileirão.The match takes place on the eve of the Italian’s first squad announcement after the World Cup, scheduled for next Wednesday (9) in Rio de Janeiro.Among the Botafogo and Palmeiras players, only defensive midfielder Danilo was included in the World Cup squad.The Brazilian N
  
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