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• Juventus switch 'could play to Woltemade's strengths'

  04-09-2026 08:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Football journalist Julien Laurens believes playing in Serie A "could work and play to Nick Woltemade strengths", with the Newcastle forward having joined Juventus on a season-long loan deal. Germany international Woltemade joined the Magpies last summer but has struggled to bed into the Premier League.He featured 53 times last season, scoring 11 goals.Juventus will pay Newcastle a £3.5m loan fee for Woltemade, but do not have the option to buy the 24-year-old."It will be int
  
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• Champions League: Man City visit Porto after Aston Villa edge to win at Club Brugge

  08-09-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City face Porto on opening night of Champions LeagueWatch Final Score at top of page, including BBC Radio 5 Live Commentary from Estadio Do DragaoReal Madrid host Inter in pick of other matches - Alexander-Arnold starts in midfieldAston Villa win 3-2 at Club Brugge in early game - report and player ratingsFirst round of fixtures spread across three days - six games on Tuesday Champions League: Man City visit Porto after Aston Villa edge to win at Club Brugge
  
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• Report Inter meet Dimarco agent ahead of Real Madrid battle

  08-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Inter meet Dimarco agent ahead of Real Madrid battleInter face Real Madrid in the Champions League this evening, but also took the opportunity to meet Federico Dimarco’s agent to discuss a new contract.It kicks off at the Bernabeu in Madrid at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.The Nerazzurri open their Champions League campaign on Spanish soil this evening, although they are forced to do without the injured Dimarco an
  
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• Feyenoord defender Mika Marmol: ‘Barcelona are always favourites to win the Champions League’

  08-09-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feyenoord defender Mika Marmol: ‘Barcelona are always favourites to win the Champions League’As FC Barcelona take on Feyenoord tomorrow in the UEFA Champions League, they will come up against two familiar faces.Indeed, the Dutch giants are managed by ex-Barça defender Giovanni van Bronckhorst, while former La Masia defender Mika Marmol is a part of their squad.Since leaving Barcelona in 2022, the defender had spells with Andorra and Las Palmas, before the 25-year-old joined Fe
  
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• Atletico Madrid confirm Julian Alvarez decision ahead of Liverpool clash

  08-09-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid confirm Julian Alvarez decision ahead of Liverpool clashLiverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Julian Alvarez Included for Champions League ClashJulian Alvarez will be at Anfield on Wednesday night, and that matters. Whatever noise surrounds him in Madrid, Atletico are a better side when he is available, especially in the Champions League.The Argentina forward has become a deeply unpopular figure with sections of Atletico Madrid support after trying to force a move to Barcelona during the
  
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• Liverpool star reveals the truth behind recent failed contract talks

  08-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star reveals the truth behind recent failed contract talksAlexis Mac Allister Contract Update Leaves Liverpool With an Awkward ProblemLiverpool have a contract issue on their hands, and Alexis Mac Allister has said it plainly. Speaking before the Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid, the midfielder revealed he has not been offered a new Liverpool contract and admitted the situation has left him “very, very sad.”That matters. Mac Allister is not a squad extra and he
  
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• Real Madrid set sights on €120 million-rated Arsenal midfield superstar – report

  08-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set sights on €120 million-rated Arsenal midfield superstar – reportAccording to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Real Madrid have their sights set on Arsenal midfield superstar Declan Rice as they plan for the future. The Arsenal and England ace is understood to have plenty of admirers within the Spanish capital club, with influential figures believing he should be one of their main targets to strengthen the midfield.Real Madrid want a midfielderIt is no secret that Real
  
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• Chivu: ‘Inter need pace and courage to defend space’ against Real Madrid

  08-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu: ‘Inter need pace and courage to defend space’ against Real MadridCristian Chivu explains his unexpected Inter changes against Real Madrid, including Curtis Jones and surprises in defence. ‘We need players with the courage to defend space behind them.’It kicks off at the Bernabeu in Madrid at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.The opening Champions League fixture is also going to be one of the toughest
  
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• £30m Gamble Rejected For Leeds United Before Trafford Move: Why Is The Englishman An Upgrade?

  08-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £30m Gamble Rejected For Leeds United Before Trafford Move: Why Is The Englishman An Upgrade?Leeds United made a formal summer approach for Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin before changing course and completing a deal for James Trafford, according to A Bola, which published details from Ukrainian journalist Mykhailo Spivakovskyi of TaToTake. Benfica rejected the English club’s proposal because it expected Juventus to return with a bigger package, reportedly in the €30m to &eur
  
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• Calhanoglu: ‘Inter and Real Madrid both strong teams’

  08-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calhanoglu: ‘Inter and Real Madrid both strong teams’Hakan Calhanoglu insists Real Madrid and Inter are both ‘strong sides with great individuals,’ and is pleased to reunite with old teammate Denzel Dumfries.It kicks off at the Bernabeu in Madrid at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.The Nerazzurri won their first three Serie A matches of the campaign, including a comeback to beat Napoli 3-2 in stoppages, an
  
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• Champions kicks off with Brazilian assist and free-kick stunner, watch 🎥

  08-09-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions kicks off with Brazilian assist and free-kick stunner, watch 🎥At last, the Champions League league phase has begun in the 2026/27 season.The first two matches were played early this Tuesday afternoon (6), with wins for AEK and Aston Villa.The Premier League side, the current Europa League champions, beat Brugge away from home.Meanwhile, the Greek team defeated LASK at home.Brugge vs Aston VillaThe goal that opened this year’s Champions League league phase had direct invol
  
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• Brentford's rise 'not finished yet' - Andrews

  08-09-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "My journey has not been straightforward, far from it, especially in those earlier years."Those are the words of Keith Andrews, who, after making a combined 84 Premier League appearances for Wolves, Blackburn and West Brom between 2003 and 2012, is now settling into his second season in charge of Brentford as a Premier League boss.From starting his coaching journey with MK Dons in 2015, it took the Ireland international 10 years to become a top-flight manager."I went on a journey to try to be a
  
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• Inter President Marotta: ‘Lautaro Martinez exemplary with Barcelona, Real Madrid strongest club’

  08-09-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter President Marotta: ‘Lautaro Martinez exemplary with Barcelona, Real Madrid strongest club’Inter President Beppe Marotta hails ‘exemplary’ Lautaro Martinez for resisting Barcelona interest, salutes Denzel Dumfries and Jose Mourinho with ‘strongest club’ Real Madrid.It kicks off at the Bernabeu in Madrid at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.This is the opening Champions League game of the se
  
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• Feyenoord manager backs Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘He has the quality to win it’

  08-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feyenoord manager backs Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘He has the quality to win it’Former FC Barcelona defender and current Feyenoord manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst returned to the Spotify Camp Nou on Tuesday, more than a decade after helping the Catalans win the UEFA Champions League in Paris.The former Dutch footballer will take charge of his Feyenoord side against Hansi Flick’s Barça in their first league phase match of the 2026/27 Champions
  
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• Everton Eye €3.5m-A-Year Striker: Why Does He Make Sense For The Toffees?

  08-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Eye €3.5m-A-Year Striker: Why Does He Make Sense For The Toffees?Everton have made a brief enquiry for a 30-year-old free-agent striker Anthony Martial as David Moyes seeks attacking cover after a frustrating deadline day, according to Foot Mercato. Foot Mercato reported on September 7 that Everton briefly sounded out Anthony Martial about a return to the Premier League, although the contact has not developed into advanced negotiations.The report says Martial has rejected offers fro
  
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• Diego Simeone sends Anfield warning to Atletico Madrid players ahead of Liverpool clash

  08-09-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has warned his side to prepare for an intense atmosphere at Anfield when side faces Liverpool on Wednesday, following a lapse in concentration during their weekend defeat.Atletico conceded two goals in the space of three second-half minutes on their way to losing 3-0 at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.A year ago, Atletico travelled to Merseyside for their opening Champions League fixture and trailed 2-0 within six minutes. Although they managed to recover to
  
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• Juventus confirm Locatelli surgery and new Boga injury diagnosis

  08-09-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus confirm Locatelli surgery and new Boga injury diagnosisJuventus have confirmed that Manuel Locatelli went under the knife for knee surgery today, while Jeremie Boga will be out for several weeks with a thigh strain.The injury crisis is getting worse in Turin, as they had already lost Kenan Yildiz, Khephren Thuram, Weston McKennie, Jeff Ekhator, Juan Cabal, Andrea Cambiaso and Pape Matar Sarr for the most recent match with Milan.Juventus lose Locatelli and BogaTURIN, ITALY – SEPTEM
  
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• Welbeck To Lead The Line | 3-4-2-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Leeds United

  08-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welbeck To Lead The Line | 3-4-2-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Leeds UnitedChelsea will entertain Leeds United at Stamford Bridge this Wednesday night as they hope to secure a good result at home in the EFL Cup. The Blues suffered a tough 2-1 loss at the hands of Arsenal in the Premier League recently, so they would be eager to bounce back by securing a win in midweek.Xabi Alonso will set his men up in a 3-4-2-1 formation and is expected to make a lot of changes to his first XI for this game. Da
  
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• Richard Hughes made last-ditch attempt to sign ‘superstar’ midfielder for Liverpool

  08-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes made last-ditch attempt to sign ‘superstar’ midfielder for LiverpoolLiverpool were linked with a whole host of players throughout the summer transfer window. Every area of their squad was being scrutinised with Andoni Iraola trying to weigh up which players he needed for which positions.Of the lot, Bradley Barcola was obviously the biggest coup but, since he's only just joined, the Reds' fanbase are yet to see how much he's actually going to bring to their starting XI.
  
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• 1 win, 2 new contracts: Arsenal academy weekly roundup

  08-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  1 win, 2 new contracts: Arsenal academy weekly roundupThe Arsenal academy have had a positive week so far, as they prepare for their opening UEFA Youth League fixture on Wednesday.Photo via Arsenal Academy on TwitterThe top Arsenal academy teams were only in action once last week, with the u18s facing Southampton whilst the u21s had the weekend off.It was a positive outing for the youngsters, with Maalik Hashi scoring in a 1-0 result to earn the u18s their first league win of the new campaign.Th
  
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• Real Madrid vs. Inter Milan: Champions League live scores, updates including Manchester City at Porto

  08-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  José Mourinho's three years with Real Madrid during his first stint with Los Blancos saw him win trophies, but not the Champions League. The "Special One's" sides did reach three consecutive semifinals in the competition yet the European title eluded him.Now 13 years after he departed, Mourinho is back to lead a Real Madrid team that has been bounced in the quarterfinals in each of the past two seasons."When I left in 2013, we won what we won and lost what we lost, and we gave it our all,
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against Inter Milan – Trent in midfield

  08-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against Inter Milan – Trent in midfieldReal Madrid will take on Inter Milan in their first UEFA Champions League game of the 2026/27 season later tonight at the Santiago Bernabeu.The Merengues will be eager to bounce back to winning ways after the 1-0 defeat to Real Betis and make a positive start to their European campaign.Trent Alexander-Arnold plays in midfieldAhead of kickoff, manager Jose Mourinho has announced the starting lineup that Real Madri
  
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• Champions League live scores, updates: José Mourinho, Real Madrid face Inter Milan, Manchester City opens against Porto as League Phase kicks off

  08-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  José Mourinho's three years with Real Madrid during his first stint with Los Blancos saw him win trophies, but not the Champions League. The "Special One's" sides did reach three consecutive semifinals in the competition yet the European title eluded him.Now 13 years after he departed, Mourinho is back to lead a Real Madrid team that has been bounced in the quarterfinals in each of the past two seasons."When I left in 2013, we won what we won and lost what we lost, and we gave it our all,
  
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• Barcelona icon backs team to win the Champions League: ‘This will be their year’

  08-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona icon backs team to win the Champions League: ‘This will be their year’The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League gets underway this week, with Matchday 1 of the league phase kicking off today.FC Barcelona will be in action tomorrow at the Spotify Camp Nou, when they take on Feyenoord in their opening fixture.And former Barcelona midfielder and club icon Ivan Rakitic is firmly backing the Catalans to go all the way in the tournament this season.The Croatian ace, who was one of Bar&cc
  
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• 🚨 Line-ups ready: Betis start their European run against Lille

  08-09-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Line-ups ready: Betis start their European run against LilleStade Pierre Mauroy welcomes 50,186 spectators for the first official UEFA Champions League clash between Lille and Real Betis. The home side, under Davide Ancelotti, come into this in fine form, backed by a six-match unbeaten run. With veteran Olivier Giroud as the focal point up front and young Ethan Mbappé pulling the strings, Les Dogues will look to strike first at home.
  Real Betis, meanwhile, will lean on Manuel Pe
  
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• 🚨XIs ready: City visit Porto in their European opener

  08-09-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨XIs ready: City visit Porto in their European openerEstádio do Dragão is getting ready to host an electrifying UEFA Champions League opener. Francesco Farioli’s FC Porto come into it on fire after putting together seven straight wins and opening the scoring in six of their last seven matches. Despite the absences of Jan Bednarek through suspension and Samu Aghehowa through injury, the Portuguese side trust in the attacking spark of Pepê and André Silva t
  
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• Manchester City and FC Porto have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of tonight’s match

  08-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City and FC Porto have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of tonight’s matchManchester City and FC Porto have confirmed their lineups for tonight’s UEFA Champions League league phase fixture at the Estádio do Dragão. Both teams will be aiming to begin their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaigns with a victory tonight. Enzo Maresca’s side has begun their Premier League campaign with three straight wins. They’ll be aiming to continue that winn
  
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• 🚨Confirmed XIs: Dortmund host Villarreal in their European opener

  08-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed XIs: Dortmund host Villarreal in their European openerThe 2026/27 UEFA Champions League kicks off in style at the mystical Signal Iduna Park. Borussia Dortmund come in as favorites, backed by three straight wins and Serhou Guirassy’s firepower up front. However, the Germans will have to reshuffle their back line due to Nico Schlotterbeck’s suspension to stop the attacks of the "Yellow Submarine".
  For their part, Villarreal head into this challenge on a run of four
  
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• Report: Liverpool remain in the race for £75m-rated midfielder

  08-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool remain in the race for £75m-rated midfielderLiverpool Reignite Adam Wharton Interest as Crystal Palace Star Weighs £75m ExitLiverpool’s long-running interest in Adam Wharton appears to be firmly alive again, with the Crystal Palace midfielder increasingly viewed as one of the leading options for a future midfield reshuffle at Anfield. According to TeamTalk, Wharton is still expected to leave Palace in one of the next two transfer windows, and there is a growin
  
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• Champions League line-ups: Real Madrid vs. Inter

  08-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League line-ups: Real Madrid vs. InterInter start Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram and Curtis Jones, but Federico Dimarco is injured for the Champions League clash with Denzel Dumfries’ decimated Real Madrid.It kicks off at the Bernabeu in Madrid at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho lifts the trophy in front of his team after winning the UEFA Champions League final between Bayern Muni
  
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