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• Gasperini becomes 3rd Roma coach to win 8 consecutive Serie A games

  06-09-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini becomes 3rd Roma coach to win 8 consecutive Serie A gamesRoma came from behind to win 2-1 against Atalanta in a thrilling match. The Giallorossi dominated the first half without taking the lead and went behind early in the second half after Ederson’s powerful shot left Svilar unstoppable. Gian Piero Gasperini relied on substitutions: Mora, Lulli, Mancini, Ndicka, and Malen were removed, substitutions being made as early as the 67th minute. The team stormed into the Atalanta penal
  
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• Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Mac Allister Winner Completes Anfield Comeback

  09-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Mac Allister Winner Completes Anfield ComebackLiverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield as Alexis Mac Allister produced a superb second-half winner.Marcos Llorente had given Atletico an early advantage before Dominik Szoboszlai brought Liverpool level before half-time. Mac Allister then completed the turnaround with an emphatic strike from outside the penalty area, giving Andoni Iraola his first home victory
  
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• Martin Odegaard's scorched strike leads Arsenal at Napoli: Has Arteta's unlocked Norwegian's peak?

  09-09-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  Martin Odegaard has so long been a part of the soccer world that it's easy to forget that Arsenal's Norwegian playmaker is still 27 until late December.A player who in his low teens was recruited by essentially every major club in the world and chose Real Madrid took a strange and not straight-line route here, but he's at the peak of his powers and may well be the key component to the Gunners' hopes of multiple trophies this year.MORE — Wednesday’s Champions League action as it happe
  
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• UCL | Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: Odegaard and injuries add to crisis

  09-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  UCL | Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: Odegaard and injuries add to crisisNapoli suffered a third consecutive defeat in all competition, as Martin Odegaard eventually made Arsenal pressure count in the Champions League, but there were fresh injury problems.The Partenopei were struggling under new coach Max Allegri after back-to-back defeats to Como and Inter. With Scott McTominay undergoing a heart procedure, Alessandro Buongiorno, Luca Marianucci and Giovane long-term absentees, Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa a
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | PSG 6-1 Slovan Bratislava: reigning champions get Champions League defence underway with resounding win over Yaya Touré’s side

  09-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | PSG 6-1 Slovan Bratislava: reigning champions get Champions League defence underway with resounding win over Yaya Touré’s sideUEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 09/09/26Ferran Torres netted a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain got their UEFA Champions League defence underway with a comfortable win against Slovan Bratislava (6-1). The MatchThe tone was set when Dro Fernandez found himself one-on-one in just the third minute. The Spaniard couldn’t finish, but this
  
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• When the heat rose against FC Porto, a Manchester City midfielder rose to meet it

  09-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When the heat rose against FC Porto, a Manchester City midfielder rose to meet itEnzo Fernandez has now made two starts for Manchester City since completing his deadline day move for Chelsea. The Argentinian midfielder was impressive against Coventry City and he played a vital role in City’s impressive 2-0 win over FC Porto last night at the Estádio do Dragão. Just before halftime, Marc Guehi inadvertently struck FC Porto midfielder Gabri Veiga in the head when challenging fo
  
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• Chelsea attacker plays starting role in incredible EFL Cup turnaround 😲

  09-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea attacker plays starting role in incredible EFL Cup turnaround 😲Chelsea appeared to be heading out of the EFL Cup after trailing 2-0 against Leeds.
  The Blues were behind after 48 minutes against their Premier League opponents until Xabi Alonso's stars turned on the class.Cole Palmer pulled a goal back from the penalty spot before he notched a second just three minutes later.Pedro Neto and veteran striker Danny Welbeck then put Chelsea in control with two more goals.However, the ke
  
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• 📋 Santos and Atlético-MG name XIs for Copa Sul-Americana clash

  09-09-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Santos and Atlético-MG name XIs for Copa Sul-Americana clashSantos and Atlético-MG are CONFIRMED for the first-leg clash of the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. this Wednesday (9), at Vila Belmiro.ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast it. And you can follow the main live updates in the card below:
  Atlético lineupLyanco, Maycon and Igor Gomes have recovered from injury and are available. The three, however, start on the bench.On the other hand, forwa
  
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• 📋 Santos and Atlético-MG announce line-ups for Copa Sul-Americana clash

  09-09-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  📋 Santos and Atlético-MG announce line-ups for Copa Sul-Americana clashSantos and Atlético-MG are LINEUPPED for the first-leg clash of the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals. The ball gets rolling at 7 p.m. this Wednesday (9), at Vila Belmiro.ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast it. And you can follow the main live updates in the card below:
  Santos lineupNeymar is still recovering from a right thigh injury. Besides the star man, Peixe have three more absences.Lucas Veríssim
  
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• 📋 Palmeiras named for first leg against LDU in the Libertadores

  09-09-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Palmeiras named for first leg against LDU in the LibertadoresPalmeiras have announced their lineup for the Libertadores quarter-final match against LDU.This Wednesday’s (9) clash at Nubank Parque is the first leg of the tie. The return leg is scheduled for next week in Ecuador.Last year, the two teams faced each other in the semi-finals, with Verdão coming out on top.
  See below for the starting lineups:PalmeirasPalmeiras will be without Andreas Pereira, who is suspended af
  
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• 📸 Boom! Ex-Schalke man smashes in a dream free-kick past Galatasaray

  09-09-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Boom! Ex-Schalke man smashes in a dream free-kick past GalatasarayFrom royal blue to the royal class. Former Schalke pro Rodrigo Zalazar has scored his first goal in the Champions League. The attacking player, who now plays for Sporting, thundered a dream free kick into the net in the clash with Galatasaray.It was already the Portuguese side’s third goal in their opening match of the new league phase in the Champions League.This article was translated into English by Artificial I
  
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• Update On Manchester City And Their Pursuit Of This Crystal Palace Star: Good Decision For Maresca?

  09-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On Manchester City And Their Pursuit Of This Crystal Palace Star: Good Decision For Maresca?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke offered an update on Manchester City and their pursuit of Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club have dropped their interest in the English midfielder and won’t pursue a move for him this January.Wharton’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueWharton enjoyed a great run of form at the London club
  
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• 3️⃣ PSG new boy continues to shine with CL hat-trick

  09-09-2026 22:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  3️⃣ PSG new boy continues to shine with CL hat-trickFerran Torres has certainly found his feet in the red and blue of PSG.
  The playmaker completed his €50m move from Barcelona to PSG this summer and hasn't looked back.After scoring two goals in his opening three games, Torres continued his electric start in Paris with a Champions League hat-trick against Slovan Bratislava.As a result, the 26-year-old made club history by scoring three goals on his Champions League debut.&n
  
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• On his first call-up! Feed freezes, and player misses his own name 🎥

  09-09-2026 22:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On his first call-up! Feed freezes, and player misses his own name 🎥Midfielder Gabriel Bontempo had a special day this Wednesday (9) as he was called up to the Brazilian National Team for the first time.But the experience probably wasn’t quite how the Santos player had imagined it.He was watching the squad announcement on YouTube, and right at the moment Carlo Ancelotti mentioned his name, the stream froze.See below how the moment unfolded:Bontempo has been standing out this season
  
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• Napoli’s Meret suffers injury in Arsenal Champions League clash

  09-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli’s Meret suffers injury in Arsenal Champions League clashNapoli goalkeeper Alex Meret has been replaced at half-time of the Partenopei’s Champions League league phase clash against Premier League champions Arsenal.After showing some distress in the first half, Meret was substituted at the interval, with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic coming on in his place.The Italian goalkeeper appeared to be struggling with an adductor issue to the inside of his left thigh, although Napoli have not y
  
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• Enzo Maresca got a complete team performance from his Manchester City side against FC Porto

  09-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca got a complete team performance from his Manchester City side against FC PortoManchester City saw off a determined FC Porto side at the Estádio do Dragão to begin their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win. A second half brace from Erling Haaland was enough for Enzo Maresca’s side to pick up all three points. FC Porto are a quality outfit in their own right. Last night’s match was a proper test for City. It was a test they passed with flying colour
  
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• 📸 Barcola's unbelievable miss 😱

  09-09-2026 22:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Barcola's unbelievable miss 😱Old demons.This Wednesday evening, Liverpool begin their 2026-2027 Champions League campaign with a heavyweight clash against Atlético de Madrid.
  Making his very first start since his huge summer transfer, Bradley Barcola came very close to opening his account for Liverpool.Brilliantly picked out by Florian Wirtz, the France international found himself one-on-one with Jan Oblak.But unfortunately for him, Bradley Barcola came close to missing
  
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• Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Winger: Good Move For Both Parties?

  09-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Winger: Good Move For Both Parties?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke offered an update on the future of Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi. It has been claimed that the Moroccan talent is close to leaving the Black Cats to join Al-Ittihad in the coming days.Talbi’s Important Role At Sunderland Last SeasonTalbi played a useful role in the Wearside club’s squad in the previous campaign as he managed to put in a run of productive d
  
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• Rafa Leao thanks Ruben Amorim for helping with Milan exit

  09-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafa Leao thanks Ruben Amorim for helping with Milan exitSerie A side Milan finally managed to move on from Rafael Leao late in the summer transfer window, as Galatasaray signed him. The attacker has already made his debut for the Turkish side and has now opened up about his Milan departure.He spoke to the press ahead of the Champions League game against Sporting. He was – as it would be, asked about the Rossoneri exit and Leao didn’t back away from the topic.He said – via TMW,
  
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• Nkunku ‘surprised’ by Milan sale: ‘I don’t understand why they acted that way’

  09-09-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nkunku ‘surprised’ by Milan sale: ‘I don’t understand why they acted that way’Christopher Nkunku admits he was surprised by Milan’s decision to send him back to RB Leipzig and says he still does not understand why the Rossoneri handled his departure that way.The French forward returned to Leipzig after just one season at Milan, having joined the Italian side from Chelsea in the summer of 2025.Reflecting on his time between Chelsea and Milan, Nkunku said in com
  
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• 🎥 I didn't mean to mock: Rodri apologises after Valencia row

  09-09-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 I didn't mean to mock: Rodri apologises after Valencia rowRodri Hernández has apologized for his comments about Valencia last Sunday. The Manchester City midfielder says that “at no point” did he mean to mock the club’s situation.The Spanish footballer says the controversy arose from a private conversation. According to him, “we should all learn a little more” when it comes to judging this kind of content.Rodri is calling for context to understand h
  
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• 👑 Dembélé joins French royalty with rapid CL brace

  09-09-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👑 Dembélé joins French royalty with rapid CL brace There's no stopping Ousmane Dembélé when it comes to scoring in the Champions League.
  The French attacker scored eight goals in Europe's elite competition last term and wasted no time opening his account in 2026/27.Dembélé struck after just 17 minutes against Slovan Bratislava before heading in a second midway through the first half.In the process, the 29-year-old reached a Champions landmark goa
  
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• Dembélé among the very best French goalscorers in the Champions League ✨

  09-09-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dembélé among the very best French goalscorers in the Champions League ✨Among the very greatest.This Wednesday evening, PSG return to the Champions League against Slovan Bratislava.Paris lead 3-0 at half-time, thanks in particular to an outstanding Ousmane Dembélé, who has scored twice and provided an assist for Ferran Torres!
  Two more Champions League goals for the reigning Ballon d'Or winner, enough to earn him a place in a prestigious top five.With this brac
  
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• Dembélé among the top French scorers in the Champions League ✨

  09-09-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Dembélé among the top French scorers in the Champions League ✨Among the greatest.On Wednesday night, PSG made their return to the Champions League against Slovan Bratislava.Paris thrashed the Slovak club 6-1, notably thanks to an inspired Ousmane Dembélé, who scored twice and provided two assists for Ferran Torres, who himself grabbed a hat-trick.
  Those two new Champions League goals for the reigning Ballon d'Or winner see him break into a prestigious top five.
  
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• Dembélé among France's top Champions League scorers ✨

  09-09-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dembélé among France's top Champions League scorers ✨Among the very greatest.This Wednesday evening, PSG return to the Champions League against Slovan Bratislava.Paris lead 3-0 at half-time, notably thanks to an outstanding Ousmane Dembélé, who has scored twice and provided an assist for Ferran Torres!
  Two more Champions League goals for the reigning Ballon d'Or winner, allowing him to break into a prestigious top 5.With this brace, Dembélé become
  
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• Manchester United Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Striker: Is He A Star In The Making?

  09-09-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Striker: Is He A Star In The Making?In a recent report, Graeme Bailey stated that Manchester United are keeping tabs on Al-Hilal striker Mohamed Kader Meite. It has been stated that the Red Devils maintain their interest in signing the Ivory Coast talent, but are facing competition from Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur in pursuit of him.Meite’s Impressive Form In Saudi ArabiaMeite has caught the eye at times with
  
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• 🤯 Anfield is his! Atlético star extends mad run against Liverpool

  09-09-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Anfield is his! Atlético star extends mad run against LiverpoolMarcos Llorente is and remains Liverpool’s personified nightmare. The Spaniard is actually a defender by trade, so scoring goals is not exactly one of his core strengths. Except when he is visiting Anfield Road. In Liverpool, the Spanish world champion regularly turns into a goalgetter. So it was almost inevitable that Llorente would find the net against the Reds again today. Five of his now ten Champions
  
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• Scottish clubs face tougher Europa League route

  09-09-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa has made a change to the qualifying rounds of the Europa League which will make it more difficult for Scotland's representative to qualify for the league phase.From next season, the final qualifying round will be split into paths for champions and non-champions, mirroring the system in the Champions League and the Conference League.The Europa League third qualifying round currently has two paths, but condenses into one seeded draw of all teams in the final stage. From next season, it will s
  
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• Atléti star haunts Liverpool with another CL strike 👻

  09-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atléti star haunts Liverpool with another CL strike 👻Atlético Madrid made a flying start to their 2026/27 Champions League campaign with an early opener at Anfield.
  Despite facing early pressure against Liverpool, Atléti rode the storm and stunned the Reds with a flowing counter-attack.Marcos Llorente applied a composed finish to cap the move and continued an exceptional personal record against the Reds. Remarkably, the Spain international has scored just 1
  
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• Yamal Gets A Perfect 10 | Barcelona Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Feyenoord

  09-09-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yamal Gets A Perfect 10 | Barcelona Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs FeyenoordBarcelona entertained Feyenoord at the Nou Camp earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Catalan club made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the third-minute when Raphinha got his name on the scoresheet. Karim Adeyemi doubled his side’s advantage in the 22nd minute as Hansi Flick’s men went into the half-time break with a 2-0 l
  
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