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• Glasner can now start to shape Forest

  02-09-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Quality over quantity was Nottingham Forest's plan this summer.Oliver Glasner prefers to work with a small squad so there was never going to be a huge influx, as in previous years. Liam Delap's £50m arrival and the successful £34m pursuit of Ousmane Diomande adds depth and quality in key areas.Glasner will look for Diomande to slot alongside Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic in a back three while Daniel Munoz has followed him from Crystal Palace and puts Ola Aina's position
  
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• Olid promises 'brave' Man Utd with new-look style

  03-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eva Olid guided Hearts to their first Scottish league title last season [Getty Images]New Manchester United manager Eva Olid has urged her players to be "brave" and have an "attacking mindset" this season.The Spaniard takes charge of her debut game in the Women's Super League on Friday when United travel to London City Lionesses for the season opener (19:00 BST).Olid, who arrived from Hearts, has taken over from predecessor Marc Skinner after he stepped down this summer.That change and a quieter
  
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• How the search for younger players is driving the Premier League’s internal transfer market

  03-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sean Steur serves as an example of how willing Premier League clubs have been to snap up young talent. Photograph: Allstar Picture Library Ltd/Richard Sellers/Apl/SportsphotoThe boy prophesied to be the next Frenkie de Jong made a mere 20 first-team appearances in the Eredivisie for Ajax before moving on to Newcastle United this summer. Sean Steur is 18. And once a credible Premier League club came calling, there was little the four-time European champions could do to hang on to a prodigy who wo
  
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• Premier League star’s agent takes to social media after failed Liverpool move

  03-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League star’s agent takes to social media after failed Liverpool moveDeadline-day pursuit ends without agreementLiverpool’s unsuccessful attempt to sign Ismaila Sarr has prompted an impassioned response from the Crystal Palace forward’s representative, Diomansy Kamara.The summer transfer window closed on Tuesday evening following a frantic final day, but Sarr remained at Selhurst Park despite Liverpool reportedly making two offers for him. According to the original repo
  
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• Chelsea fury over Monaco pulling the plug on deal

  03-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea fury over Monaco pulling the plug on dealChelsea Transfer Blow as Monaco Pull Plug on Lamine Camara DealChelsea were left scrambling at the end of the window after a proposed move for Lamine Camara collapsed in dramatic fashion, with Telegraph reporting that Monaco reversed course at the last moment.The key detail is straightforward enough, even if the sequence was anything but. Monaco had reportedly agreed to sell Camara to Chelsea for £47m late on transfer deadline day. It appear
  
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• Argentine league to pause games to honour Messi

  03-09-2026 10:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi played a key role in knocking England out of the 2026 World Cup in the semi-finals [Getty Images]The Argentine league will pay tribute to Lionel Messi after his retirement from international football by pausing all of their matches in the 10th minute this weekend for a minute of applause.The 39-year-old, who wore the number 10 shirt for Argentina,announced his retirement from the national side on Monday.The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's final game for his country, who he captained
  
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• Guernsey FC's unbeaten start ended by Lingfield

  03-09-2026 10:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tony Vance's side had been unbeaten before Wednesday's match [BBC]Guernsey FC's unbeaten start in the league came to a bruising end as they were beaten 5-1 at Lingfield.The Southern Combination Premier Division side crumbled not long after they had a goal disallowed, with Lingfield's Yusuf McGregor scoring a tidy brace, and Kwesi Ntim slotting home before the half-time whistle.The Green Lions made four changes but an excellent free-kick from Kristian Belousas killed off hopes of a comeback, befo
  
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• World Cup coach reappointed two months after stepping down

  03-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ghana have reappointed Carlos Queiroz as manager just two months after he stepped down in the wake of their World Cup campaign.Queiroz, 73, was only named head coach of the Black Stars two months out from the tournament finals, succeeding Otto Addo who was sacked following emphatic defeats by Austria and Germany.The former Manchester United assistant manager guided Ghana through the group stage, which included a goalless draw with England, before they were knocked out by Colombia in the round of
  
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• Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 3: PSG hosts leaders Monaco after deadline day drama

  03-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 3: PSG hosts leaders Monaco after deadline day dramaLigue 1 Predictions, Round 3GFFN editor-in-chief Luke Entwistle, and sub-editor Bastien Cheval face off in our Ligue 1 predictions competition, which returns for the 2026/27 campaign. This season, GFFN will also be hosting guests. It’s three points for a correct score, two points for a correct score difference, and one point for a correct result. Who will c
  
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• 'Underdogs Bolton must find different ways to win'

  03-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Frantic was the word that stuck in the mind following Bolton's last-minute defeat by Sheffield United.Not just because of what happened on the pitch, but because it also perfectly summed up Wanderers' activity on deadline day.As the hours ticked by, it became increasingly clear neither Max Dean nor Johnny Kenny would be making Bolton their home, with Wanderers ultimately missing out on the two targets they had pursued for so long.Instead, the elusive third striker turned out t
  
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• Mourinho talks Asencio, Ceballos, Sergio Martinez, Modric, Messi, Alvarez ahead of Real Betis vs Real Madrid

  03-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Asencio, Ceballos, Sergio Martinez, Modric, Messi, Alvarez ahead of Real Betis vs Real MadridJose Mourinho has addressed a wide range of issues ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga meeting with Real Betis, with the manager offering a firm defence of Raul Asencio’s professionalism while making clear that the defender’s conduct away from football cannot simply be ignored.Mourinho also explained Dani Ceballos’ departure, discussed new signing Sergio Martinez and off
  
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• ✅ Official: Rayane Belaid signs for Rayo Vallecano

  03-09-2026 10:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Official: Rayane Belaid signs for Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano have officially announced the signing of young midfielder Rayane Belaid to strengthen their LaLiga squad. The promising Spanish-Algerian footballer arrives from Atlético de Madrid after a permanent transfer agreement. With this move, the Red Sashes secure a highly promising talent for the heart of midfield.The agreement between the two Madrid clubs ties the player to the Vallecas side on a five-year contract. Meanwhile
  
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• Lewandowski shares his opinion on Barcelona’s blockbuster signing Rodri: ‘The kind of experience this team needs’

  03-09-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewandowski shares his opinion on Barcelona’s blockbuster signing Rodri: ‘The kind of experience this team needs’Robert Lewandowski believes Barcelona have added exactly the kind of experience Hansi Flick’s new-look side needs with the signing of Rodri.The former Barça striker, who left the club this summer after four seasons, was speaking to Radio Marca, where he was asked about the Spanish midfielder. Despite beginning a new chapter away from Europe, Lewando
  
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• 😳 Mourinho: Asencio has been exemplary here, but errors are piling up..

  03-09-2026 10:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Mourinho: Asencio has been exemplary here, but errors are piling up..José Mourinho spoke at a press conference ahead of this Friday’s match against Real Betis Balompié.
  AsencioThis is what the coach said about Asencio: "I spoke to him when I arrived regarding things from the past. Since I arrived, I no longer speak about off-field situations. At Valdebebas he is an exemplary professional; when he was well, nobody trained more or better than him. Now he is the first
  
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• Premier League news conferences: Liverpool's Iraola speaks before Ipswich game

  03-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool boss Iraola meets media at 10:00 BSTReds travel to Ipswich Town on Friday (20:00)Will new £123m signing Barcola be in squad?Opposite number O'Neil speaking from 13:30Six other news conference from 13:00Get involved: Are Liverpool better or worse this season? Premier League news conferences: Liverpool's Iraola speaks before Ipswich game
  
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• Liverpool's ideal Florian Wirtz understudy now out for months

  03-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's ideal Florian Wirtz understudy now out for monthsFlorian Wirtz's performances last season were poor. The German was brought in to try and become Liverpool's main creator after Trent Alexander-Arnold left.And, while he managed to contribute to a few goals and assists, he did nowhere near as well as anyone expected him to.When playing for Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso saw Wirtz as his most important player with almost all of their attacks going through him.However, with his performance
  
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• 'Fairly optimistic' or 'absolutely thrilled'? - fans on Newcastle's business

  03-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]We asked for your overall assessment of Newcastle United's summer transfer window, with plenty of money spent on rejuvenating the squad following the exits of a number of senior star players. Here are some of your replies:David: Considering we lost our manager and three of our best players, I feel fairly optimistic about the season ahead. The signings we have made all look good, with Amar Dedic and Sean Steur particularly catching the eye. Cover at left-back is probably the only area w
  
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• 🚨 Serie A: player of the year, best young player... winners revealed!

  03-09-2026 10:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Serie A: player of the year, best young player... winners revealed!The awards have been handed out!The Gran Gala del Calcio 2026 took place in Milan on Wednesday night. It is the Italian equivalent of France’s UNFP Trophies, a ceremony that hands out individual awards in recognition of the season that has just ended.This year, the Serie A Player of the Year award went to Federico Dimarco. After an outstanding league campaign with seven goals and 18 assists, the Italian full-back
  
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• Report: Arsenal considering January move to sign Premier League forward

  03-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal considering January move to sign Premier League forwardArsenal transfer failure leaves Mikel Arteta with creative solutions to fix attackArsenal head into the new campaign with the glow of title success still present, but also with a noticeable sense of unfinished business around their forward line. According to The Independent, the club’s summer was shaped by a push for elite attacking quality that never quite landed, leaving Mikel Arteta to find internal answers after amb
  
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• Barcelona journalist raises questions over Rodri’s first-team place: ‘Can’t play 60 matches in a season’

  03-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona journalist raises questions over Rodri’s first-team place: ‘Can’t play 60 matches in a season’Rodri may not be the automatic starter many expected him to become at Barcelona, with journalist Quim Domenech claiming Hansi Flick’s coaching staff do not believe the midfielder can handle a full season as an ever-present player.Notably, the comments, made on El Chiringuito TV, do not question Rodri’s ability or his importance to Barcelona’s midfield.
  
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• Arsenal include recall clause in loanee’s contract

  03-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal include recall clause in loanee’s contractArsenal have a recall clause for Ethan Nwaneri in January, and loan club Borussia Dortmund have no option to buy the teenager if things go well.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesEthan Nwaneri completed a deadline-day loan move from Arsenal to Borussia Dortmund, with David Ornstein reporting for The Athletic that it’s a straight loan with no option to buy.Ornstein writes that all parties were in agreement that this was the right oppor
  
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• Why Manchester City spent big money to revolutionise their squad

  03-09-2026 09:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The night before the transfer window shut, it seemed it would close with Enzo Fernandez still at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea were asking for £135m. It was more than Manchester City were prepared to pay. It took negotiations on 1 September to bring the price down to £125m, still a joint British transfer record and a deal that took the amount committed to buying players either to or from City this summer to around three quarters of a billion. Had Chelsea not reduced their demands –
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool could already be planning their first signing for 2027

  03-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool could already be planning their first signing for 2027Liverpool Could Revisit Lamine Camara Transfer After Deadline Day TwistLiverpool’s interest in Lamine Camara may have survived the closing of the summer transfer window, with David Lynch suggesting the Monaco midfielder could become one to watch again as early as January.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Lynch discussed the extraordinary deadline day circumstances which left Cam
  
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• ‘A Truly Precious Gift’: Kim Eun-jung Remembers Daejeon Citizen’s Historic First Trophy and AFC Champions League Journey

  03-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘A Truly Precious Gift’: Kim Eun-jung Remembers Daejeon Citizen’s Historic First Trophy and AFC Champions League JourneyIt's November 2001 and Daejeon Citizen have just won the FA Cup. It's a miracle. Daejeon spent 2001 propping up the K League table but defied all the odds to win the FA Cup, which at the time was played separately after the conclusion of the K League season. Kim Eun-jung scored the winning goal in a 1-0 win over Pohang Steelers.Being the first team to win a tr
  
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• 'Humble but ambitious' - the return of fallen giants Schalke

  03-09-2026 09:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Schalke have experienced two promotions and two relegations in the past six years [Getty Images]On matchday, even for friendlies, Gelsenkirchen pauses as locals turn their attention to Schalke's Veltins-Arena.Everywhere you look, swathes of fans in blue and white are arriving by tram, on foot or by car.In the team's first game back in the Bundesliga for three years, 6,000 away fans stayed after the final whistle to support the players despite a 3-0 defeat at Augsburg."It's a kind of religious fe
  
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• Report – Julian Alvarez camp expects Atletico Madrid to offer striker to Barcelona in January

  03-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Julian Alvarez camp expects Atletico Madrid to offer striker to Barcelona in JanuaryBarcelona could receive an unexpected opportunity to revive their pursuit of Julian Alvarez in January, with the Atletico Madrid striker’s camp reportedly believing the Spanish club could eventually approach Barça themselves with an offer.According to a revelation from El Chiringuito TV, Alvarez’s representatives believe the situation at Atletico could become untenable over the c
  
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• Real Madrid extremely delighted with 28-year-old summer signing; believe they have signed an elite player

  03-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid extremely delighted with 28-year-old summer signing; believe they have signed an elite playerReal Madrid had a blockbuster summer transfer window, bringing in several marquee signings such as Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella, Yan Diomande, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate and Carlos Espi.According to Diario AS, Los Blancos are especially pleased with Cucurella, and the club believe they have signed the real deal in the Spaniard.The former Chelsea man has made an immediate impression ar
  
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• Raphael Guerreiro among free agents Roma will look at

  03-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphael Guerreiro among free agents Roma will look atRoma’s transfer window may not be over yet. Tony D’Amico hinted as much yesterday during the press conference at Trigoria, admitting that the squad built over the summer is still missing an attacking player: “Realistically, we’re missing a player, someone who could play both roles. We’re a little short, but we’ll identify another player for January.” But Roma might not even wait until January. When ask
  
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• Liverpool have already signed their right-winger and he's special

  03-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have already signed their right-winger and he's specialLiverpool have already signed their right-winger and he is special. Richard Hughes tried to make two late moves in the transfer window.He attempted to recruit Yankuba Minteh from Brighton and Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace.Both Minteh and Sarr wanted to join Liverpool. However, in the end their moves were blocked by their respective clubs and their excessive demands.Liverpool were quoted around £80m for Minteh. Meanwhile Pa
  
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• Balerdi tipped to make Roma debut vs Atalanta

  03-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Balerdi tipped to make Roma debut vs AtalantaRoma breathed a sigh of relief after the results of Evan Ndicka’s medical tests. The verdict ruled out any muscle injuries: it’s merely inflammation. He won’t be sidelined for long. The Ivorian defender’s presence against Atalanta remains in doubt, however, given that the match is scheduled for Saturday at 8:45 PM, in two days’ time. This won’t be a problem for Gasperini, who has multiple options to fill in for the
  
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