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• It's official, Liverpool have signed a new right-back

  07-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's official, Liverpool have signed a new right-backLiverpool finally have a new right-back, it's now official. Despite an obvious void at right-back, Liverpool’s former sporting director Richard Hughes opted against addressing the position during the summer transfer window.Instead, the Reds appear set to solve the problem internally, with Conor Bradley viewed as the long-term answer. The Northern Irishman is one of the few remaining homegrown players in the squad and has already shown he
  
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• Bolton need to turn performances into points

  09-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Four defeats on the spin, 10 goals conceded in the past three games. Bolton have now slipped into the relegation zone.On the face of it, that makes for grim reading. But while the results have undoubtedly not been what we wanted, they do not entirely tell the story of what has happened on the pitch during that run.For the most part, Wanderers have shown a fearlessness against some of the Championship's stronger sides, taking the game to their opponents and playing with real bravery.The prob
  
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• Toulouse confirm impending Mark McKenzie exit

  09-09-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toulouse confirm impending Mark McKenzie exitToulouse FC president Olivier Cloarec has confirmed that Mark McKenzie (27) is highly likely to leave the club in January and return to his native USA.It was reported by The Athletic during the transfer window that a return to Philadelphia Union was a possibility for the centre-back. The USMNT international began his career with the club. McKenzie joined Toulouse back in 2024 and has become a key player and that remains the case, even if his days at t
  
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• Dimarco’s Agent Meets Inter Sporting Director Over New Deal

  09-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dimarco’s Agent Meets Inter Sporting Director Over New DealInter used their Champions League trip to face Real Madrid as an opportunity to meet Federico Dimarco’s agent, Arturo Canales, to discuss the Italy international’s new contract. Dimarco missed the Bernabeu match through injury.The match kicked off at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST), with Dimarco absent alongside Djed Spence as Inter opened their Champions League campaign on Spanish soil.Canales And Baccin Hold Face-To-Face T
  
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• 📸 All this season's Champions League home shirts, Adidas tops Nike

  09-09-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 All this season's Champions League home shirts, Adidas tops NikeThe fabric of champions. As the Champions League returns this week, here’s a closer look at the home kits that will brighten up the competition.Adidas, which supplies twelve Champions League teams, wins the kit manufacturer battle ahead of Nike and Puma, who each have seven teams.📸 UEFA/FootballKitArchiveThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in
  
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• Mancini determined to hand first Italy call-ups to five U23 talents, including Cissé

  09-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini determined to hand first Italy call-ups to five U23 talents, including CisséLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Italy coach Roberto Mancini will mix young and experienced players in his senior Italy squad for Nations League games in September and October, giving at least five U23 talents their first call-up, including Milan’s Alphadjo Cissé.Mancini will announce his Italy squad for Nations League games next week, and Italian media are already reporting on some likely
  
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• Courtois Save Preserves Real Madrid Win Over Inter Milan

  09-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Courtois Save Preserves Real Madrid Win Over Inter MilanReal Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 in their Champions League opener at the Santiago Bernabéu, where José Mourinho faced his former club. Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Fede Valverde gave Madrid a two-goal first-half lead, while Thibaut Courtois made a decisive late save as Inter pressed for an equaliser. The match produced 37 shots and 13 saves between the two goalkeepers, according to the Guardian.Real Madrid survive Inter
  
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• Liverpool Sporting Director search set to accelerate

  09-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Sporting Director search set to accelerateLiverpool sporting director search heats up as Julian Ward, Pedro Marques and David Woodfine emerge as leading optionsLiverpool are back at a familiar crossroads, and there is a sense that the route they choose next will shape far more than a single appointment. The departure of Richard Hughes, confirmed last weekend, has left the club searching for yet another sporting director, the fifth since 2022, in a period that has felt unusually unsettl
  
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• £130m Premier League flyer clause comes in from summer 2027

  09-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £130m Premier League flyer clause comes in from summer 2027Bournemouth Transfer Latest: Alex Scott, Adrien Truffert and Why Next Summer Looks DefiningBournemouth supporters do not need sugar-coating here. The message coming out of the latest reporting is clear enough. The club held firm this summer, but the pressure is building toward a significant trading cycle next year.According to The Athletic, Bournemouth have resisted strong interest in several of their key players, with Alex Scott,
  
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• 'Fernandez is the one with the clear vision for what the manager wants'

  09-09-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former defender Nedum Onuoha says Enzo Fernandez's already established working relationship with Enzo Maresca is proving key at Manchester City.The £125m summer signing from Chelsea has adapted quickly to life at City, helped by being reunited with former Blues boss Maresca.He provided a fine assist for Erling Haaland and produced an assured midfield display in Tuesday's Champions League win over Porto."The fact that Maresca wanted to bring him in from Chelsea means a lot bec
  
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• Rodrygo’s father reveals when Real Madrid star will return from knee injury: ‘He’ll be back before…’

  09-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodrygo’s father reveals when Real Madrid star will return from knee injury: ‘He’ll be back before…’Rodrygo’s father has provided an update on the Real Madrid forward’s recovery from a serious knee injury, revealing that his son is expected to return before February 2027.The Brazilian has been sidelined since March after suffering damage to both the anterior cruciate ligament and lateral meniscus in his right knee. He underwent surgery after the in
  
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• Stoke have a plan after late talent splurge

  09-09-2026 10:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ben Johnson had no right to score from the position he found himself in, chasing a hopefully lofted Robert Bozenik ball into the Cardiff box with angles against him and two defenders for company.That the ball ended up in the net from there and not from one of the many clear-cut chances spurned by both sides certainly came as a surprise.In truth, Cardiff were the more wasteful, particularly during a dominant second half.They did score once, through Joel Colwill, but hit the woodwork
  
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• Brugge win 'can't be underestimated' - Nevin

  09-09-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Chelsea and Everton winger Pat Nevin says you "can't underestimate the importance" of Aston Villa's 3-2 Champions League win over Club Brugge on Tuesday "for their entire season".Villa breathed life into their season as they edged to a narrow Champions League victory which marked their first win and first goals of the campaign."Just to score some goals is important for Villa," Nevin told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "That does really work on the confidence of t
  
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• Right-back misses Liverpool training ahead of Atletico Madrid tie

  09-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Right-back misses Liverpool training ahead of Atletico Madrid tieLiverpool are set to open their Champions League campaign on Wednesday evening with a game against Atletico Madrid. Every year without fail, no matter which pot Liverpool and Atletico end up in, both clubs seems to face one another at some point in the Champions League.Last season, on 17 September, the Reds just about managed to get past the La Liga giants with a 3-2 win.However, it took until the 92nd minute for them to beat them
  
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• Rangers eye second place as Celtic set pace

  09-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the Old Firm in action on Wednesday, the Scottish Premiership table will have a familiar look if Rangers can make it four successive wins.The Ibrox outfit host St Mirren, while Celtic travel to Perth to take on St Johnstone.Derek McInnes' side appear to be finding their feet after dropping points in their opening two league outings and falling out of Europe.Meanwhile, Celtic have a perfect domestic record, bouncing back from a Champions League qualifying trauma in Austria and adding an arra
  
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• Four Real Madrid players make Ballon d’Or shortlist

  09-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four Real Madrid players make Ballon d’Or shortlistReal Madrid is one of the European clubs with a very rich history and a very strong element of tradition in its culture. Around 124 years after its founding, the club has developed some characteristics that make it a very unique entity even among its peers in European football.One such defining characteristic of the club has been the presence of some of the very best players in world football in its team. The Merengues have gone on to asse
  
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• Barcelona register 10 youth stars in UEFA squad B before Feyenoord clash

  09-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona register 10 youth stars in UEFA squad B before Feyenoord clashBarcelona have submitted their Champions League Squad B to UEFA ahead of their meeting with Feyenoord, giving Hansi Flick additional youth options despite the likelihood that most will not make the matchday squad.Unlike Squad A, which contains the first-team players and cannot be changed during the group stage, List B provides clubs with greater flexibility for academy players who meet UEFA’s eligibility requirements.&
  
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• Jamie Carragher tips Erling Haaland to achieve historic milestone after Champions League double

  09-09-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamie Carragher has backed Erling Haaland to finish his career with more than 1000 goals after the Manchester City struck twice in the Champions League win over Porto.Haaland’s double took Enzo Maresca’s side to a 2-0 success in their competition opener, with the 26-year-old now the club’s third leading goalscorer of all-time.The Norwegian already has 322 goals in 407 club appearances at senior level, as well as 62 in 55 games for his country, with many years left at the top le
  
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• Jose Mourinho gives blunt review of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s midfield performance for Real Madrid

  09-09-2026 10:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho does not see Trent Alexander-Arnold as a midfielder despite playing the English right-back in midfield for Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League.Madrid punished two costly Inter mistakes, with Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde scoring and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois keeping the visitors at bay at the Santiago Bernabeu.Alexander-Arnold has shared minutes so far this season with summer signing Denzel Dumfries, and they started this game together with
  
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• 'Massive step forward' despite cup exit - Hellberg

  09-09-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg insisted his side took "a massive step forward" despite exiting the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Tuesday.Jorgen Strand Larsen scored headers in each half before Daichi Kamada added a third as Palace advanced to the fourth round.Hellberg admitted his players needed to be better in certain moments but was happy with the performance and, with more players coming back from injury, believes competition for places will see the team get even better.
  
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• Parkinson demands more from Wrexham after draw

  09-09-2026 10:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Issa Kabore (left) provided the cross for Jacques Ekomie's headed equaliser for Wrexham [Getty Images]Manager Phil Parkinson acknowledged Wrexham have room for improvement after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Burnley.Jacques Ekomie's second-half header saw the Red Dragons come from behind to earn a point against a side who started the evening bottom of the Championship.Wrexham are unbeaten in three games but are still searching for their first win of the season at the Racecourse."There
  
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• Lautaro Martinez insists Inter Milan did not deserve to lose to Real Madrid: ‘We did much more than them’

  09-09-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro Martinez insists Inter Milan did not deserve to lose to Real Madrid: ‘We did much more than them’Lautaro Martinez believes Inter Milan deserved at least a point from their 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid, insisting his side did “much more than them” at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Inter captain pointed to two early mistakes as the decisive moments of the match, with Real Madrid taking advantage before the Italian side recovered and remained competitive. For Mart
  
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• Gabriel Jesus explains how Barcelona move came together in final days of window: ‘Said yes straight away’

  09-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Jesus explains how Barcelona move came together in final days of window: ‘Said yes straight away’Gabriel Jesus has revealed how his move from Arsenal to Barcelona came together in the final days of the summer transfer window, describing a whirlwind period that took him from training on his own in London to joining the club he had wanted to represent for years.The Brazilian had completed Arsenal’s pre-season but already suspected his opportunities would be limited. 
  
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• Folarin Balogun almost fit to make AS Monaco return

  09-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun almost fit to make AS Monaco returnFolarin Balogun (25) could be included in AS Monaco’s squad for the game against RC Lens next weekend, as per a report from L’Équipe.Monaco manager Filipe Luís revealed that Balogun had been playing through some knee pain during the FIFA World Cup in the summer. As a result, he has yet to feature under the Brazilian. The USMNT forward had not even trained with the first team until the end of last week. Prior to that, th
  
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• Champions League: Napoli vs. Arsenal – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  09-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League: Napoli vs. Arsenal – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVNapoli will look to Rasmus Hojlund in their home Champions League game against Arsenal tonight, but Massimiliano Allegri is short on midfield options, with Scott McTominay and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa unavailable.It kicks off at 21:00 CET [20:00 BST] at the Stadio Maradona in Naples.MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Massimiliano Allegri, Manager of Napoli, gestures during the Serie A match between FC In
  
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• Liverpool 'gamble' fails, January exit now likely for 83-goal star

  09-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool 'gamble' fails, January exit now likely for 83-goal starOver the years, Liverpool have taken many different gambles on players and managers. For example, it was a gamble for Fenway Sports Group to hire Arne Slot after Jurgen Klopp resigned and, it was also a gamble for them to replace Andy Robertson with Milos Kerkez.Sometimes, these gambles pay off but, more often than not, they leave at least one party unhappy.This season, the Reds needed to replace Mohamed Salah and, even though eve
  
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• 2 ex-Arsenal players delete social media posts after 3 defeats

  09-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 ex-Arsenal players delete social media posts after 3 defeatsFormer Arsenal players Alex Iwobi and Emile Smith Rowe have removed all their Instagram posts about Fulham, as the club struggle with a poor start to the season.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesFulham fans have spotted that both Alex Iwobi and Emile Smith Rowe have hidden many of their old Instagram posts, with Iwobi removing everything except one non-football post, and Smith Rowe getting rid of it all.It’s not clear exac
  
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• Inter Milan manager finds major positive despite Champions League loss to Real Madrid: ‘I’m not at all angry’

  09-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan manager finds major positive despite Champions League loss to Real Madrid: ‘I’m not at all angry’Cristian Chivu refused to be discouraged by Inter Milan’s 2–1 defeat to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, instead focusing on the character his side showed during a demanding Champions League opener.Inter were beaten despite staying competitive throughout the contest, and Chivu was particularly encouraged by the way his players responded to difficult mome
  
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• Today’s Papers – Big Inter gifts, Juventus in trouble

  09-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Big Inter gifts, Juventus in troubleLa Gazzetta dello SportJuve, you need to get yourself blessed.Locatelli returns in 2027; stop for BogaAfter Yildiz and Thuram, the captain underwent surgery too (could be out for six months)Inter’s big giftsChampions: Mou thanks Bisseck and MartinezThe defender and the goalkeeper put Real Madrid up 2-0. The Nerazzurri bounce back and go close to the equaliser. Chivu: ‘Great game.’Napoli tryThe defence and Hojlund
  
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• Liverpool and Manchester United monitoring Premier League defender

  09-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool and Manchester United monitoring Premier League defenderMalick Thiaw Transfer Latest as Liverpool and Manchester United Monitor Newcastle DefenderLiverpool and Manchester United are both watching Malick Thiaw closely as they map out future defensive recruitment, according to Caught Offside. At this stage, there is no suggestion of talks or formal movement, but the Newcastle United defender has clearly entered the thinking of two clubs expected to revisit their centre-back options in th
  
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