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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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• 🇲🇽 The 2027 Conchampions will be packed with Mexican clubs

  07-09-2026 04:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇲🇽 The 2027 Conchampions will be packed with Mexican clubsHistoric! Half of Liga MX will be present in the most important club tournament in Concacaf.With León’s win over América and by securing third place in the Leagues Cup, 9 Mexican teams will be aiming for the Concachampions title in 2027.The rest of the teams will come from MLS, Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean.Mexican teams have a clear dominance in the competition, having lost the trophy only
  
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• Manuel Baum speaks on Augsburg’s rise to the top of the Bundesliga table

  07-09-2026 04:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manuel Baum speaks on Augsburg’s rise to the top of the Bundesliga tableFC Augsburg head coach Manuel Baum credited the strength of his deep squad after Sunday’s remarkable Bundesliga comeback victory away at Eintracht Frankfurt carried the Fuggerstädter to the top of the Bundesliga table for the first time in club history.Few would have anticipated such an outcome after the opening 45 minutes.Frankfurt dominated virtually every phase of the first half, took an early lead throug
  
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• Against the Odds: Looking Back at Daejeon Citizen’s Historic AFC Champions League Campaign

  07-09-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Against the Odds: Looking Back at Daejeon Citizen’s Historic AFC Champions League CampaignDaejeon Hana Citizen know which teams they'll face upon their return to the AFC Champions League, but who did they face last time, and how did their maiden voyage into Asia pan out?Daejeon Hana Citizen have been drawn to play against Kyoto Sanga, Vissel Kobe, Beijing FC, and Kashima Antlers at home, as well as Shanghai Port, Kashiwa Reysol, Johor Darul Ta'zim and Gamba Osaka away in the 2026-2027 AFC
  
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• Eintracht Frankfurt’s Adi Hütter defends small squad size and ponders tactical change after Bundesliga defeat

  07-09-2026 03:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eintracht Frankfurt’s Adi Hütter defends small squad size and ponders tactical change after Bundesliga defeatEintracht Frankfurt head coach Adi Hütter was left searching for answers after watching his side transform an excellent opening half into a chastening 1-4 Bundesliga home defeat against FC Augsburg on Sunday evening. Frankfurt controlled virtually everything before the break at the Deutsche Bank Park. Jonathan Burkardt headed home Younes Ebnoutalib’s cross after six
  
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• 📊 Updated Brasileirão table after a fiery Sunday!

  07-09-2026 03:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Updated Brasileirão table after a fiery Sunday!It was an EXCITING Sunday (6) in the 2026 Brasileirão.Six matches shook up the 26th round of the competition — which still isn’t over.There was a team sinking deeper into the bottom four, a change at the top, and a MASSIVE UPSET with a historic result.Check below for what happened, how the table stands, and the matches still to come. The 11 a.m. match ended in a win for the team currently in 16th place. A res
  
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• 🎥 Shock in Itaquera! Corinthians beaten by bottom side Chapecoense

  07-09-2026 02:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Shock in Itaquera! Corinthians beaten by bottom side ChapecoenseChapecoense had only two wins in the Brasileirão — against Santos and São Paulo.And a total of zero away victories.Then they went and stunned Corinthians right at the Neo Química Arena this Sunday (6).Timão took the lead, but ended up losing 2-1 in front of 44,588 fans.It was SCCP’s fourth STRAIGHT defeat, and now the team turns its focus to the Copa Libertadores.Meanwhile, bottom-pl
  
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• 🤯 São Caetano lose 12-0 on aggregate in Copa Paulista

  07-09-2026 01:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 São Caetano lose 12-0 on aggregate in Copa PaulistaRunners-up in the Copa Libertadores in 2002 and in the Brasileirão in 2000 and 2001, São Caetano have not enjoyed glory days for a long time.And they confirmed a major embarrassment last Saturday (5).After losing 5-0 in the first leg, Azulão saw Primavera win 7-0 to seal qualification for the quarterfinals of the Copa Paulista in front of their home crowd.Special mention goes to forward Kauan Cunha, who was
  
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• 🤯 São Caetano, Liberta and BR runners-up, lose 12-0 on aggregate

  07-09-2026 01:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 São Caetano, Liberta and BR runners-up, lose 12-0 on aggregateRunner-up in the Copa Libertadores in 2002 and in the Brasileirão in 2000 and 2001, São Caetano has not enjoyed glory days for a long time.And it confirmed a major embarrassment last Saturday (5). After losing 5-0 in the first leg, Azulão then saw Primavera win 7-0 to seal qualification for the Copa Paulista quarterfinals in front of its home crowd. Highlight for striker Kauan Cunha, who was comin
  
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• 🤯 São Caetano, Liberta and BR runners-up, lose 12-0 in Copa Paulista

  07-09-2026 01:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 São Caetano, Liberta and BR runners-up, lose 12-0 in Copa PaulistaRunners-up in the Copa Libertadores in 2002 and in the Brasileirão in 2000 and 2001, São Caetano have not enjoyed glory days for a long time now.And they confirmed a major embarrassment last Saturday (5).After losing 5-0 in the first leg, Azulão then watched Primavera win 7-0 to seal qualification for the Copa Paulista quarterfinals in front of their home fans.Special mention goes to forward K
  
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• Different names execute Urs Fischer’s ‘principles’ as Mainz overwhelm Hamburg

  07-09-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Different names execute Urs Fischer’s ‘principles’ as Mainz overwhelm HamburgMainz 05 head coach Urs Fischer praised his squad’s ability to maintain its tactical principles despite significant personnel changes after Sunday’s emphatic 0-5 Bundesliga victory away at Hamburger SV. Fischer’s “Nullfünter” produced a scoreline worthy of their name on the second matchday of the 2026/27 Bundesliga.The Rheinhessen overwhelmed Hamburg from the opening
  
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• 🎥 Flamengo celebrate! Botafogo and Palmeiras play out a draw

  07-09-2026 01:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Flamengo celebrate! Botafogo and Palmeiras play out a drawThere has been a change at the top of the 2026 Brasileirão after 18 rounds.After seeing Flamengo do its part, Palmeiras faced Botafogo on Sunday night (6).And they were held to a 0-0 draw with Glorioso at Nilton Santos.A result that confirmed Rubro-Negro in first place.The match was valid for round 26 of the competition.And it featured Carlo Ancelotti in attendance three days before the national team call-up for the next
  
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• 🎥 Flamengo celebrate! Botafogo and Palmeiras draw

  07-09-2026 01:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Flamengo celebrate! Botafogo and Palmeiras drawThere is a change at the top of the 2026 Brasileirão after 19 rounds.After seeing Flamengo do its part, Palmeiras faced Botafogo on Sunday night (6).And they were held to a 0-0 draw with Glorioso at Nilton Santos.The match was valid for round 26 of the competition.And it featured Carlo Ancelotti in attendance three days before the national team call-up for the next FIFA international window.Check out the highlights soon.
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• Women’s U-20 World Cup ultimate guide: Team insight, players to watch and predicted finishes

  07-09-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Women’s U-20 World Cup ultimate guide: Team insight, players to watch and predicted finishesThe U-20 World Cup is the top competition in the women’s youth game. USWNT manager Emma Hayes called it ‘the biggest platform for young players to play in’.Teams who do well here often go on to dominate at senior level. Spain won the U-20 title in 2022, then won the senior World Cup the following year with several of the same players.The tournament runs from September 5th-27th, hos
  
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• Confirmed line-ups for Cruz Azul 🆚 Santos Laguna

  07-09-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed line-ups for Cruz Azul 🆚 Santos LagunaThe current Mexican football champion hosts Santos Laguna at the Estadio Azteca for the Matchday 7 clash of the Mexican tournament.
  After a winless run, La Máquina picked up all three points away to Necaxa in the previous round, and today, in front of their fans, they are clear favorites to claim another victory.Santos are not responding and remain at the bottom of the overall standings, with just one point from eighteen available.Cr
  
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• Three things we learned from Arsenal's enthralling win vs lively Chelsea

  07-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LONDON — Arsenal and Chelsea put on a show in North London on Sunday, with the Premier League giants going toe-to-toe in a wonderful early-season spectacle. MORE — Arsenal v Chelsea recap | Player ratingsSo many intriguing tactical tweaks took place as Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea an early lead but Arsenal roared back with goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard to take the lead. The Gunners are now 10 games unbeaten against Chelsea in the Premier League, but this win was up in the
  
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• Hamburg’s Merlin Polzin accepts responsibility for personnel decisions after heavy Mainz defeat

  07-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hamburg’s Merlin Polzin accepts responsibility for personnel decisions after heavy Mainz defeatHamburger SV head coach Merlin Polzin offered no excuses after his heavily rebuilt side suffered a horrendous 0-5 home defeat to Mainz 05 on Sunday afternoon.Hamburg entered their first home Bundesliga fixture of the season looking to respond to their 2-0 opening-day defeat away at Borussia Dortmund. Instead, the afternoon developed into one of the club’s worst top-flight home performances
  
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• Report Thiago Motta ready for Fiorentina job after Grosso fired

  07-09-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Thiago Motta ready for Fiorentina job after Grosso firedThiago Motta is reportedly close to taking the Fiorentina job after Fabio Grosso’s dismissal, with Raffaele Palladino or Paolo Vanoli returns less likely candidates.FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Fabio Grosso manager of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Torino FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 5, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)T
  
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• Report Thiago Motta or Vanoli ready for Fiorentina job after Grosso fired

  07-09-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Thiago Motta or Vanoli ready for Fiorentina job after Grosso firedThiago Motta is reportedly close to taking the Fiorentina job after Fabio Grosso’s dismissal, with Raffaele Palladino or Paolo Vanoli returns also possible candidates.FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Fabio Grosso manager of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Torino FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 5, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Ge
  
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• Official: Fiorentina have fired Grosso after three straight defeats

  06-09-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Fiorentina have fired Grosso after three straight defeatsFiorentina have sensationally sacked coach Fabio Grosso after losing the opening three Serie A games of the season, amid reports of tension with director Fabio Paratici.The Viola certainly had a dismal start to the campaign, as they were crushed 4-0 by Roma, 3-0 at home by newly promoted Frosinone, and 2-1 at home by Torino on Saturday.That proved to be the final straw, although there were also reports of tension growing between
  
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• Juventus message sent by Gatti and Conceicao: ‘Never give in, fight against everyone’

  06-09-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus message sent by Gatti and Conceicao: ‘Never give in, fight against everyone’Federico Gatti insists the late Juventus equaliser confirms his ‘history, as I never give in, I fight against everyone and everything,’ while Francisco Conceicao claims Milan ‘did nothing.’It was a dramatic night in Turin, as Alphadjo Cisse had opened the scoring somewhat against the run of play with a well-taken solo effort, controlling the Samuel Chukwueze cross-field pass a
  
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• Juventus end Amorim's winning start at Milan

  06-09-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italian Serie AJuventus 1 - 1 AC Milan FTFederico Gatti (right) was playing his first game of the season [Getty Images]Substitute Federico Gatti scored a stoppage-time goal to earn Juventus a draw against AC Milan and extend their unbeaten start to the Serie A season.Juve dominated the first half at Allianz Stadium and were denied by three fine saves from Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.The visitors took a surprise lead when Alphadjo Cisse became the first player to score against Juventus this sea
  
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• WSL investigating after Palace break substitution rules

  06-09-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lexi Lloyd-Smith scored the only goal of the game [Getty Images]The Women's Super League says an investigation is under way after Crystal Palace used four substitution windows in their win over Everton.A statement says that Palace "breached" the rules, adding that they only permit a maximum of three substitution opportunities per match.The Eagles made four separate substitutions in the 62nd, 83rd, 90th and 97th minute of Sunday's 1-0 victory at the Borough Sports Ground.The league confirmed the
  
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• 🚨 Three matchdays, first manager SACKED in Serie A

  06-09-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Three matchdays, first manager SACKED in Serie AACF Fiorentina have officially announced the dismissal of Fabio Grosso as first-team head coach. The decision comes after three straight defeats in the opening three Serie A matchdays, with Fiorentina rooted to the bottom of the table without a point.The Viola bench is now vacant in a start to the season that was already the club’s worst in 90 years. Grosso, who arrived in Florence this summer from Sassuolo, leaves the post just a f
  
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• £10m Leeds United Star Ruled Out Of Chelsea Cup Clash: Will It Affect Daniel Farke?

  06-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £10m Leeds United Star Ruled Out Of Chelsea Cup Clash: Will It Affect Daniel Farke?Leeds United return to Carabao Cup action when Daniel Farke’s side visit Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Brighton. Leeds United remain unbeaten after four matches, but three players will miss.MOT Leeds News, in a report by assistant editor Mark Smith, says Ilia Gruev has only a 25 per cent chance of returning after his lengthy absence, while Joe Rodon and Mateo Joseph rema
  
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• 🚨 Shock at Fiorentina, Grosso sacked, 3 straight defeats prove fatal

  06-09-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Shock at Fiorentina, Grosso sacked, 3 straight defeats prove fatalFabio Grosso’s spell in charge of Fiorentina is already over. After defeats against Roma, Frosinone, and Torino in the first three Serie A matchdays, the Viola club has decided to change head coach.Watch all Serie BKT matches live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!The decision came in the evening, after hours of reflection. Fiorentina officially announced that Grosso had been
  
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• 🚨 Fiorentina shock, Grosso sacked: official after 3 straight losses

  06-09-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Fiorentina shock, Grosso sacked: official after 3 straight lossesFabio Grosso’s spell on the Fiorentina bench is already over. After defeats to Roma, Frosinone, and Torino in the first three Serie A matchdays, the Viola club has decided to change head coach.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!The decision came in the evening, after hours of reflection. Fiorentina officially announced that Grosso had been relieve
  
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• 🚨 Ponzio keeps it unchanged: River's XI vs Independiente Rivadavia

  06-09-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Ponzio keeps it unchanged: River's XI vs Independiente RivadaviaRiver host Independiente Rivadavia of Mendoza at the Monumental for the eighth round of Zone B of the Torneo Clausura.
  Here is how the two teams line up today:River Plate: S. Beltrán; Montiel, Martínez Quarta, Otamendi, Acuña; Vera, Andrada, Galván; Almada, Correa and Driussi.Ponzio keeps the same lineup that beat Banfield last weekend.Independiente Rivadavia: to be confirmed.This article was tr
  
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• 📋 Corinthians and Chapecoense name their line-ups

  06-09-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Corinthians and Chapecoense name their line-upsIt’s Brasileirão 2026 Sunday (6) at Neo Química Arena.Corinthians and Chapecoense face off starting at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time.A match valid for round 26 of the competition.Wagner do Nascimento Magalhães (RJ) is the referee. Amazon Prime will broadcast it. 
  Standings situation 📊Timão started Sunday in 11th place with 32 points. They are looking to bounce back after three strai
  
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• When Man City call you don't say no - Ndiaye

  06-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iliman Ndiaye attempted eight dribbles on his Manchester City debut against Coventry, more than any other player [Getty Images]Iliman Ndiaye says "you don't say no" when Manchester City come calling, and playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.The 26-year-old could have gone to Tottenham but made a £60m move from Everton to City on transfer deadline day and was thrown straight into the starting XI for his new side in a 1-0 Premier League victory over Coventry at the weekend.In
  
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