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• Lautaro: ‘Champions League objective for Inter, we all knew Messi’s time would come’

  07-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro: ‘Champions League objective for Inter, we all knew Messi’s time would come’Lautaro Martinez believes that winning the Champions League is a realistic objective for Inter, says that he and his teammates will have to be at the top of their game to get past Real Madrid and has also responded to questions on his international colleagues Lionel Messi and Julian Alvzrez.Lautaro Martinez pre-match assessment ahead of Real Madrid vs. InterMartinez and his Nerazzurri teammates
  
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• Ferran Torres puts pressure on PSG’s elite front three with latest goals and Ousmane Dembele connection

  10-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferran Torres puts pressure on PSG’s elite front three with latest goals and Ousmane Dembele connectionPSG tore apart Slovan Bratislava last night, and the star of the evening was Ferran Torres, who scored two and made a great impression.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Three goals for Ferran Torres and an easy home win was just what PSG needed to shake off some dodgy early s
  
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• Barcelona sporting director explains why Bernardo Silva chose Real Madrid: ‘His views differ from ours’

  10-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona sporting director explains why Bernardo Silva chose Real Madrid: ‘His views differ from ours’Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed why Bernardo Silva ended up at Real Madrid, despite the Portuguese midfielder being heavily linked with a move to Camp Nou after deciding to leave Manchester City.Earlier in the summer, Bernardo’s future had looked increasingly likely to involve Barcelona. In fact, reports even claimed that talks had progressed significantly a
  
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• 'You get so much more out of Szoboszlai in the centre of the park'

  10-09-2026 13:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Premier League goalkeeper Paul Robinson has praised Dominik Szoboszlai for "starting on the front foot" and "setting the tempo" as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win over Atletico Madrid.The 25-year-old equalised for the Reds in the 40th minutes with a "really clever" finish past goalkeeper Jan Oblak."He is such a big asset when he is playing in midfield," Robinson said on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "He played a lot of last season at r
  
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• Deco reveals why Barcelona kept Anthony Gordon and Rodri transfers secret: ‘Some things that aren’t worth explaining’

  10-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco reveals why Barcelona kept Anthony Gordon and Rodri transfers secret: ‘Some things that aren’t worth explaining’Barcelona sporting director Deco has lifted the lid on the thinking behind the club’s summer transfer business, explaining to SPORT how the arrivals of Anthony Gordon and Rodri were influenced by Hansi Flick’s demands and a deliberately secretive recruitment process.The sporting director also addressed Barcelona’s extraordinary start to the seas
  
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• Non-league club condemn person impersonating manager

  10-09-2026 13:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A non-league club have condemned a person who has been approaching players to make transfer and wage offers while falsely claiming to be their manager.Gainsborough Trinity, who play in the Northern Premier League Premier Division - in the seventh tier of English football, say the individual has contacted "a number of players" across different levels of the non-league pyramid.CEO Matt Boles said he wanted to make it "categorically clear" communication over potential deals had not been from manage
  
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• Wow, Liverpool wonderkid writes himself in history books with incredible moment

  10-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wow, Liverpool wonderkid writes himself in history books with incredible momentA Liverpool wonderkid has written history with an incredible moment. It's a new era, an exciting new generation led by Andoni Iraola. Liverpool's young team are going to be a work in progress but there will be high hopes that they can reach the heights of their predecessors.Following Jurgen Klopp's golden generation is not going to be an easy task for Iraola and his Liverpool kids but they have time on their side.Live
  
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• I love playing with Mac Allister - Szoboszlai

  10-09-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Dominik Szoboszlai has praised Alexis Mac Allister after his Liverpool team-mate scored the winner against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, saying "we know each other without actually talking".The Reds came from behind to get their European campaign off to a winning start, with Szoboszlai cancelling out Marcos Llorente's 17th-minute opener five minutes before half-time.The Hungarian has started all four of Liverpool's games this season and Mac Allister has lined up alongsid
  
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• Dominik Szoboszlai hails ‘family’ connection inspiring Liverpool midfield partnership

  10-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dominik Szoboszlai has said he loves to play with Alexis Mac Allister and believes they have an instinctive understanding that means they don’t have to talk to know what each other is doing.The Hungarian and the Argentinian midfielders were Liverpool’s goalscorers in their 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.But whereas Szoboszlai signed a new five-year deal in the summer, Mac Allister plunged his future into doubt by revealing Liverpool had told him there were not in a positio
  
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• Declan Rice hands Arsenal boost after ending fitness frustration with England at World Cup

  10-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice has dismissed concerns over his workload at Arsenal after banishing “frustration” during the World Cup last summer.Rice concluded a marathon season for club and country after England’s run to the semi-finals, finishing on 69 games.Despite showing signs of fatigue with the Three Lions, having also starred in Arsenal’s run to the Champions League final, Rice insists he can handle that quantity of games moving forward after a valuable rest before resuming action
  
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• Liverpool have stumbled across a solution to one of Andoni Iraola’s big problems

  10-09-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Liverpool adjust to life without Mohamed Salah, they looked to a summer signing on the right flank to provide flair and goals. And so one did. Not Bradley Barcola, though Andoni Iraola was encouraged the £123m arrival got into the positions to miss chances on his first start.But Ronald Araujo, whose backheel set up Dominik Szoboszlai’s equaliser against Atletico Madrid. “You have to ask him if he meant it,” said the Hungarian of the improvised assist. “It’s
  
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• Matchday 8 kick-off times for LALIGA confirmed 📆

  10-09-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matchday 8 kick-off times for LALIGA confirmed 📆LALIGA has made public the schedule for the eighth matchday of the national league championship. The football action will take place between Friday, October 9 and Monday, October 12, with some highly anticipated fixtures.The opening match of the round will see Málaga CF face RCD Espanyol on Friday, October 9 at 21:00. A key fixture to kick off the weekend with the best football in the top flight.Saturday, October 10 will feature seve
  
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• Steven Gerrard heaps praise on Liverpool star for ‘outstanding’ performance against Atletico Madrid

  10-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steven Gerrard heaps praise on Liverpool star for ‘outstanding’ performance against Atletico MadridAlexis Mac Allister inspires Liverpool in 2-1 Atletico Madrid winAnfield has always had a way of cutting through the noise. The endless chatter about contracts, dressing room moods and summer discontent tends to fade when the whistle goes, and in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid, Alexis Mac Allister gave the perfect answer. He answered it with a strike of real authority, a
  
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• Report: Newcastle United could be ready to sell star in 2027

  10-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United could be ready to sell star in 2027Lewis Hall contract latest leaves Newcastle facing fresh transfer questionsNewcastle United have moved decisively to secure Lewis Hall on improved terms, but the conversation around his future has not disappeared. According to talkSPORT, the left-back has agreed a new contract that will keep him at St James’ Park until 2031, a significant show of faith from the club and a notable endorsement from head coach Matthias Jaissle.On the
  
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• Juventus Join Inter in Monitoring Fiorentina’s Cher Ndour

  10-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus Join Inter in Monitoring Fiorentina’s Cher NdourLeadInter have joined Juventus in tracking Cher Ndour, with Fiorentina reportedly valuing the 2004-born midfielder at around €30m.Juventus and Inter are monitoring the Fiorentina midfielder as they look closely at young Italian talent. At this stage, the report describes both clubs as following Ndour rather than pursuing a concrete move.Source AttributionAccording to TUTTOmercatoWEB, citing Tuttosport, Fiorentina have set a valu
  
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• Allegri ‘very upset’ after Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: ‘We will get over this’ – video

  10-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri ‘very upset’ after Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: ‘We will get over this’ – videoMassimiliano Allegri reacts to Napoli’s 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League, which marks the Partenopei’s third consecutive loss across all competitions: ‘We’ll get over this.’CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE OFFICIAL FOOTBALL ITALIA YOUTUBE CHANNELThe Italian tactician held a post-match press conference after Wednesday’s loss at the Stadio
  
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• 'This is the Liverpool we want to see'

  10-09-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Liverpool's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in their opening Champions League game.Here are some of your comments:Paul: By far the best game we have played for months. What was most impressive was the attitude of the team. Atletico Madrid were impressive and we managed to overcome them with a mixture of skill and intensity, and as for entertainment, both teams provided an endless amount over the 90 minutes. Classic Anfield tie.Kate: This is the Liverpoo
  
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• Lazio still exploring free market: Icardi and Bissouma among names

  10-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio still exploring free market: Icardi and Bissouma among namesLazio are continuing to evaluate the free-agent market following the close of the summer transfer window, with former Inter striker Mauro Icardi and ex-Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma under consideration.Having secured Portuguese defender Diogo Leite on a free transfer, the Biancocelesti still have two open slots in their official Serie A squad list following the omission of Patric and Luca Pellegrini.According to Corriere dell
  
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• Iker Casillas makes surprising Real Madrid claim about Thibaut Courtois: “It’s a Bad Thing”

  10-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iker Casillas makes surprising Real Madrid claim about Thibaut Courtois: “It’s a Bad Thing”Real Madrid have made a productive start to the season, winning four of their opening five matches across all competitions. The latest victory came earlier this week in the Champions League, with Jose Mourinho’s side edging past Inter Milan by a 2-1 scoreline – and it was far from a comfortable evening at the Bernabeu for the 15-time champions.Real Madrid missed a number of ch
  
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• Arsenal talent scores ‘world class’ goal in Youth League win over Napoli

  10-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal talent scores ‘world class’ goal in Youth League win over NapoliThe Arsenal u19s handed out two academy debuts in Wednesday’s match against Napoli, but it was 14-year-old Luis Munoz’s world-class finish that stole the headlines.Photo by Cameron Howard/Getty ImagesThe big news ahead of the Arsenal u19s’ UEFA Youth League opener against Napoli was that new signing Axel Donczew was in the starting lineup, with fellow summer addition Igor Tyjon on the bench.Donc
  
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• Charlton boss Nathan Jones accuses official of looking at him ‘like I’d volleyed his cat’

  10-09-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton manager Nathan Jones accused an assistant referee of looking at him "like I’d volleyed his cat" as he delivered a second scathing critique of officials in a matter of days.Tyreece Campbell’s first-half goal against QPR on Wednesday was disallowed after assistant referee Bhupinder Gill flagged the Jamaica striker offside.The decision proved crucial as the Sky Bet Championship London derby at The Valley ended 0-0."They were giving offsides willy-nilly, we had one offside which
  
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• Deco confirms plans to renew Barcelona captain’s contract, expresses shock at Ballon d’Or snub: ‘A global scandal’

  10-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco confirms plans to renew Barcelona captain’s contract, expresses shock at Ballon d’Or snub: ‘A global scandal’Speaking in an interview with RAC1 (h/t SPORT), FC Barcelona sporting director Deco has hailed the brilliant start to the season made by club captain Raphinha.At the same time, the former Portuguese international also confirmed that the club intend to renew their captain’s current contract.Raphinha has made a blistering start to the campaign, already bag
  
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• Deco ends the Julián saga: Barça didn't tell him to ask to leave

  10-09-2026 12:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco ends the Julián saga: Barça didn't tell him to ask to leaveFC Barcelona sporting director Deco has spoken on RAC1 to put an end to the speculation surrounding Julián Álvarez. The Barça executive made it clear that the club acted properly during the talks and believes the matter has received excessive media attention.During his interview, the Portuguese executive explained how the contacts with the Argentine striker’s camp unfolded. "We did things the
  
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• Mousinho 'furious' over account of Bielik incident

  10-09-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho says he was "absolutely furious" at the position he says he was put in over an incident involving Krystian Bielik and a supporter during Saturday's victory over Cardiff City. Bluebirds defender Bielik was involved in a physical altercation with a fan as he went to retrieve a ball from the crowd late in the second half.After the fixture, Hampshire Police said it had launched an investigation into an incident "in which a teenage boy was reportedly the victim of
  
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• Deco sets the record straight on Julian Alvarez pursuit: ‘Barcelona did not tell him to publicly express his desire to leave’

  10-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco sets the record straight on Julian Alvarez pursuit: ‘Barcelona did not tell him to publicly express his desire to leave’Speaking to RAC1 (h/t SPORT) in an exclusive interview, FC Barcelona sporting director Deco has opened up on the club’s prolonged pursuit of Julian Alvarez during the summer transfer window.The Atletico Madrid striker was the Blaugrana’s priority target for the summer following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. However, the Roj
  
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• Carnevali responsible as Juventus finances show improvement

  10-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carnevali responsible as Juventus finances show improvementSince succeeding Damien Comolli as Juventus chief executive, Giovanni Carnevali has stabilized the club’s delicate financial standing while reshaping Luciano Spalletti’s squad.Carnevali oversaw a comprehensive squad overhaul without exceeding UEFA’s Settlement Agreement boundaries.Major exits including Dušan Vlahović, Jonathan David, and Loïs Openda funded arrivals such as Randal Kolo Muani, Guglielmo V
  
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• Ryan Giggs reveals why Manchester United ignored Kylian Mbappe transfer recommendation

  10-09-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Giggs has revealed that Manchester United declined the chance to pursue Kylian Mbappe in 2015 having been left unimpressed after a scouting tip.Giggs had moved on to the coaching staff at Old Trafford under Louis van Gaal after concluding his playing career, and was advised that the club should look at a youngster who then played for Monaco.“So, I'm in the south of France. I was coaching United, so it'd be 2015. I've been for a walk in the local village and I'm walking back to the hot
  
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• Derby 0-1 West Brom - fans' verdict

  10-09-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Wednesday's Championship match between Derby County and West Bromwich Albion.Albion won at Derby for just the second time in 107 years, despite playing over an hour with 10 men, to go top of the table.The Rams remain winless at home in all competitions and have now lost four of their six league games.Here are some of your comments:Derby County fansRussell: Absolute rubbish, John. Useless needs to go now!Tim: Utter rubbish. Well played West Brom. Made us look
  
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• McCann on 'hell for leather' cup tie, Dons reaction & fan frustration

  10-09-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager Neil McCann has been speaking to the media before Kilmarnock host Aberdeen in the League Cup quarter-finals on Saturday (17:45 BST).Here are the key points:McCann says the cup tie has a "different feel" from last weekend's league match between the sides and will be "hell for leather".He adds: "We set our team out to win every game and we want to be aggressive.It's got a slightly different edge to it because it's a knockout competition."Reaching the semi-final would give "everyone a lift"
  
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• 🇪🇸🇲🇦 Morocco challenges Spain over 2030 World Cup final amid tension

  10-09-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇪🇸🇲🇦 Morocco challenges Spain over 2030 World Cup final amid tensionThe president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, has surprised the international sports world after stating that the 2030 World Cup final will be played in Casablanca. The statement came during a political event held by the Authenticity and Modernity Party, where the official linked the tournament’s progress to regional development.During his speech, Lekjaa spoke
  
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