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• Gabriel Jesus signs for Barcelona

  01-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Jesus signs for BarcelonaThe Brazil forward departs with 32 goals and 22 assists in 132 Arsenal appearances after agreeing a two-year deal with the Spanish champions.Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesGabriel Jesus has completed a permanent move from Arsenal to Barcelona, bringing his four-year spell in north London to an end.The 29-year-old joins the Spanish club in a deal worth about €10 million, or £8.6 million, before add-ons, after Arsenal and Barcelona reached agreement
  
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• Fridolina Rolfö targets WSL title with Man United ahead of second season in red

  03-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Fridolina Rolfö targets WSL title with Man United ahead of second season in redAhead of 2026/27 campaign, Swedish international Fridolina Rolfö spoke exclusively to Her Football Hub at Manchester United’s media day to discuss her belief in the club’s pursuit of their first Women’s Super League title. The 32-year-old enters her second season at Man United after an impressive debut campaign, which saw her establish herself as a key part of Marc Skinner’s side.Rolf
  
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• Jakirovic on transfer window, new contract and strong start

  03-09-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa at MKM Stadium (kick-off 17:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On the transfer window, Jakirovic said: "Finally finished, thank God! Now we can concentrate on our job." He added: "I am pleased because we have worked very hard this last two months, a lot of calls, a lot of negotiations with players. We always had our plan to bring quality that we can improv
  
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• Report: The real reason Barcelona’s pre-season standout has not featured prominently so far

  03-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: The real reason Barcelona’s pre-season standout has not featured prominently so farHamza Abdelkarim was one of Barcelona’s standout performers in pre-season with four goals to his name, and all signs pointed to him having good prominence under Hansi Flick once the campaign officially began.That, however, has not been the case as the Egyptian star stayed on the bench throughout Barcelona’s clash against Elche and subsequently against Athletic Club.He only came off the be
  
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• 💣 Handanovic vs Inter, Zhegrova out, Gabbia-N'Dicka ⚠️ today's news 🔥

  03-09-2026 15:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Handanovic vs Inter, Zhegrova out, Gabbia-N'Dicka ⚠️ today's news 🔥With the first two matchdays of the league season behind us and the summer transfer window now closed, Serie A teams are back at work. Summer is now over, with coaches, staff, and players on the pitch preparing for the next fixtures.Watch the full Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!The weekend is just around the corner, and on the horizon there is a
  
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• How do European squad lists work?

  03-09-2026 15:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paris St-Germain beat Arsenal in the final of the 2025-26 Champions League [Getty Images]The Premier League transfer window has only just closed, but some teams immediately had another deadline to meet - registering their Champions League, Europa League or Conference League squads.Clubs had to submit their senior team players to Uefa by 22:59 BST on Wednesday.But squads are actually split into two separate lists - and there are a number of criteria that have to be met.Here's how it all works.Wha
  
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• Pellegrini praises Mourinho transformation ahead of Real Betis vs Real Madrid: ‘Much more mature’

  03-09-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pellegrini praises Mourinho transformation ahead of Real Betis vs Real Madrid: ‘Much more mature’Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid have started the new La Liga season in excellent fashion, securing three victories on the bounce to kick-start the new era.Los Blancos have a test against Real Betis next, with Manuel Pellegrini’s side set to welcome Jose Mourinho and company at Estadio de La Cartuja.Facing the Andalusian club in their own backyard is never an easy proposition, and
  
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• Barcelona identify Inter Milan mainstay as potential free-transfer target for 2027

  03-09-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona identify Inter Milan mainstay as potential free-transfer target for 2027Barcelona have identified Inter Milan left-back Federico Dimarco as a potential free-transfer target for next summer, with SPORT reporting that the Italy international is keen on the possibility of wearing the Blaugrana shirt.Dimarco’s name was already circulating around Barcelona during the summer transfer window. In fact, at one stage, reports suggested that they could explore a swap deal involving the
  
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• Arsenal vs Chelsea predicted lineups, possible XI's, team news ahead of huge clash

  03-09-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Arsenal vs Chelsea predicted lineups were a lot of fun to try and figure out with a couple of big decisions for both Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso ahead of this London derby on Sunday. MORE — Arsenal vs Chelsea how to watch info, predictionArsenal's team is pretty set and Arteta has so many options, while new Chelsea boss Alonso is still working on the balance with his extremely talented squad. Below are the Arsenal vs Chelsea predicted lineups with some analysis, team news and general
  
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• From France: Chelsea had reached agreement with Roma for Kone prior to decision to not let Frenchman go

  03-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From France: Chelsea had reached agreement with Roma for Kone prior to decision to not let Frenchman goDuring yesterday’s press conference at the Fulvio Bernardini sports center in Trigoria, sporting director Tony D’Amico spoke about the Koné situation: “There was never an official offer for him. The reconstruction of Gasperini’s threat to resign is fanciful.” Yet, different signals seem to be coming from France. There was never an official offer for Manu Kon
  
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• Arsenal made late transfer contact with Inter Milan forward

  03-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal made late transfer contact with Inter Milan forwardArsenal made contact with Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez over a potential transfer late in the summer window, according to a report.Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty ImagesIsaan Khan reports for the Daily Mail that Arsenal assistant manager Gabriel Heinze reached out to Inter Milan’sLautaro Martinez over a potential transfer early last week.Inter refused to entertain any kind of deal, and Martinez still has another three years on
  
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• 'Iraola is not a short-term fix - he builds a squad'

  03-09-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool fan Lewis Aspinall has been discussing the Reds' transfer window with Total Sport's Phil Munns.Aspinall told BBC Radio Merseyside: "It's going to take time, ultimately Iraola is not a short-term fix, he's someone who builds a squad."He transforms clubs based on time and developing young players. The problems this season for me are going to stem from the fact that he's not been backed suitably in the areas of the pitch where there's clear deficiencies for Liverpool."Right-
  
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• 'We should kill the game' - Stephan

  03-09-2026 15:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  QPR boss Julien Stephan says his team must be more clinical in front of goal to ensure they are not hanging on to leads in the closing stages of games.The R's beat Cardiff 2-1 on Wednesday to move second in the Championship table, but only after a nervy final 15 minutes following a Bluebirds goal that cut their lead in half.Stephan's side had twice the number of shots on goal despite having considerably less of the ball.He told BBC Radio London: "I think it was a funny game because two teams wan
  
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• Robinho and Aguero's ranking in Premier League's game-changers

  03-09-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The 'here we go' is on hold, the 'bombas' are done and dusted and the window panes are reverberating after being forcefully closed on Tuesday night.Now comes the moment for new arrivals to make their mark on the pitch rather than the balance sheet.Throughout the Premier League era there have been hordes of transfer hits and misses, but here we're looking at those signings who proved game-changing for their club and the competition, the ones who really moved the needle.I've ranked my top 10
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool reach contract agreement with star wanted by Bayern Munich

  03-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool reach contract agreement with star wanted by Bayern MunichLiverpool Move Closer to Rio Ngumoha Contract AgreementLiverpool are closing in on a new long-term Rio Ngumoha contract, with progress now advanced and the framework of an agreement understood to be in place. According to Graeme Bailey for TeamTalk, Liverpool have agreement “in principle” with the 18-year-old and are “rapidly accelerating” towards confirming fresh terms.That development will b
  
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• Report: Former Manchester United star eyeing Premier League return

  03-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Former Manchester United star eyeing Premier League returnAnthony Martial Premier League Return Talk Raises Questions for Manchester United and EvertonAnthony Martial is back in the conversation, and that alone tells you plenty about the market. According to TeamTalk, the former Manchester United forward is pushing for a route back into the Premier League, with intermediaries sounding out clubs over a possible deal.The key detail is simple. Martial is a free agent, and that matters. He h
  
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• Barcelona hold key meeting with teenage star’s agent to increase release clause to €150 million

  03-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona hold key meeting with teenage star’s agent to increase release clause to €150 millionBarcelona have taken another step towards securing Hamza Abdelkarim’s future, with Spanish journalist Juli Claramunt reporting that the Egyptian forward’s agent met with the club on Monday to continue negotiations over an improved contract.The talks come after Barça made clear plans to overhaul Abdelkarim’s current agreement and dramatically increase his €15 mil
  
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• 'I love to fight for the team' - Hearts sign Swiss teenager Kabashi

  03-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hearts have signed Swiss teenager Leart Kabashi from Grasshoper Club Zurich for an undisclosed fee. The 18-year-old midfielder has penned a four-year deal at Tynecastle and could make his debut in tonight's Edinburgh derby clash against Hibs. "A fast player on the ball with good technique and good finishes and a team player," Kabashi told HeartsTV about what fans can expect from him. "I love to fight for the team, give my all for the team and have a big mentality."Kabashi came thro
  
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• PSG wish to extend Luis Enrique contract, but…

  03-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG wish to extend Luis Enrique contract, but…Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly looking to extend the contract of their manager, Luis Enrique, according to information from L’Équipe.Currently tied to the Parisian club until June 2027, the Spanish manager has recently been offered a three-year extension, taking his contract through to 2030. And whilst everything seemed to be finalised at the end of last week, no progress has been made in the last few hours.The club remains co
  
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• How to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea live: Stream link, TV, team news, prediction

  03-09-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal and Chelsea meet in north London on Sunday in a mouthwatering derby early in the Premier League season. Old friends Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso will lock horns in charge of London rivals for the first time. Arteta's reigning champions have started the season really well, bagging two wins from two and they've yet to concede a goal. It was all business for the Gunners in their 1-0 win at Aston Villa on Monday. Their squad is stacked and this will be a great test to see exactly where they
  
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• The Premier League’s insatiable appetite for transfers is killing a vital piece of fandom

  03-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If you’re a fan of a Premier League team, looking at your newly assembled squad this weekend and wondering who some of them are and how they might fit together, you’re not alone. Tottenham and Crystal Palace brought in 10 new players. Chelsea, Aston Villa, Brighton and Coventry all added an entire XI. Ipswich signed 14 and Hull signed 18, almost a full squad.Much has already been made of the astronomical fees exchanged by Premier League clubs this summer. Once Manchester City set the
  
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• Real Madrid Women Complete Champions League Return With Ajax Win

  03-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid Women Complete Champions League Return With Ajax WinReal Madrid Women have qualified for the league phase of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, according to an ESPN video report covering the club’s return to Europe’s top table. The clip features analyst Rodra breaking down the players who have driven Las Blancas back into continental competition this season.Real Madrid Women return to the Champions League league phaseESPN’s coverage frames the qualification as
  
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• PSG seeking to extend Ballon d’Or contender Kvicha Kvaratskhelia contract

  03-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG seeking to extend Ballon d’Or contender Kvicha Kvaratskhelia contractParis Saint-Germain are reportedly working on extending the contract of Kvicha Kvaratskhelia (25), according to L’Équipe.Currently under contract with the Paris-based club until 2029, the Georgian could soon be offered a new deal, running until 2030 or 2031, which would include a pay rise. Whilst discussions to this effect have already begun, it appears “highly likely” that an agreement could
  
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• Barcelona keeping January transfer wildcard for defensive reinforcement

  03-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona keeping January transfer wildcard for defensive reinforcementBarcelona have decided to build Hansi Flick’s squad from front to back, with sporting director Deco and the manager prioritising their attacking options while keeping the January transfer window available for a possible defensive addition, according to SPORT.It must be remembered that Barcelona focused heavily on strengthening the forward line this summer, while the defence was left without the left-footed centre-back F
  
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• Rangers Set To Announce The Arrival Of This Bundesliga Attacker: What He Would Offer At Ibrox

  03-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Set To Announce The Arrival Of This Bundesliga Attacker: What He Would Offer At IbroxIf a recent report from the Rangers Review is true, the Gers are closing in on Badredine Bouanani, who is currently undergoing a medical ahead of his season-long loan (which includes an €18m buy option) from German outfit VfB Stuttgart. An official announcement is imminent unless there’s a late complication, with just a few hours remaining before the transfer window shuts.Born in Lille, the 21
  
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• Hearts sign Swiss teenager Kabashi

  03-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hearts have signed Swiss teenager Leart Kabashi from Grasshoper Club Zurich for an undisclosed fee. The 18-year-old midfielder has penned a four-year deal at Tynecastle and could make his debut in tonight's Edinburgh derby clash against Hibs. Kabashi came through Grashopper's academy before linking up with the first team and made his debut in February last year. He scored his first senior goal in his second appearance for the club and has featured six times for the Swiss side since
  
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• The 6️⃣ stand-offs that rocked the transfer window 💥

  03-09-2026 14:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 6️⃣ stand-offs that rocked the transfer window 💥When the transfer window turns sour.As every summer, the transfer market has been the scene of sometimes extreme tension between certain clubs and one of their players wanting to leave.While players often end up winning these standoffs, clubs can also stand firm and manage to keep their player.Julian Alvarez and Atlético de MadridThis was one of the sagas that kept Barça and Colchoneros fans on edge all summer
  
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• How to watch Everton vs Manchester United live: Stream link, TV, team news, prediction

  03-09-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton host Manchester United on Sunday in an intriguing clash on Merseyside, especially in terms of how the home fans may react. David Moyes' Everton have had a good start to the season on the pitch with four points from two games. But Folarin Balogun’s transfer late in the window collapsing was an embarrassing situation for the Toffees as they are now one striker short. Their supporters are far from happy about that. Man United's fans weren't over the moon with their summer window busin
  
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• Flick confident Barcelona’s attack can lead to La Liga title after Julian Alvarez’s failed transfer

  03-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick confident Barcelona’s attack can lead to La Liga title after Julian Alvarez’s failed transferHansi Flick is not allowing Barcelona’s failure to sign Julian Alvarez to become an excuse in the club’s pursuit of another third successive La Liga title.According to SPORT, the Barcelona manager is confident that his squad has enough depth and attacking explosiveness to compete at the top of the table, even after the club’s long pursuit of the Argentine forward ended
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona teenager out only for a short time after a blow to thigh

  03-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona teenager out only for a short time after a blow to thighIn what comes as a major relief, FC Barcelona have confirmed that teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu does not have a major injury and will only be sidelined for a short period of time.“Player Jesse Bisiwu received a blow to his left thigh during yesterday’s match. The medical tests carried out this morning have confirmed that it is solely a contusion,” the club statement read.“His return to training is
  
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