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• Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Mac Allister Winner Completes Anfield Comeback

  09-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Mac Allister Winner Completes Anfield ComebackLiverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield as Alexis Mac Allister produced a superb second-half winner.Marcos Llorente had given Atletico an early advantage before Dominik Szoboszlai brought Liverpool level before half-time. Mac Allister then completed the turnaround with an emphatic strike from outside the penalty area, giving Andoni Iraola his first home victory
  
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• Jose Mourinho sees Real Madrid midfielder as key to adding balance to the team

  11-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho sees Real Madrid midfielder as key to adding balance to the teamReal Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni finally made his first appearance of the 2026/27 campaign on Tuesday against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League. The France international had been unavailable since being injured at the World Cup and was unable to feature during pre-season or the opening weeks of La Liga.He was introduced in the closing stages of the game at the Bernabeu as Mourinho looked to calm a game
  
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• Sergio Conceicao warns Amorim: ‘Not easy at Milan, the coach isn’t the problem’

  11-09-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sergio Conceicao warns Amorim: ‘Not easy at Milan, the coach isn’t the problem’Sergio Conceicao is not looking back on his Milan tenure with much favour, and has warned current incumbent Rubem Amorim that it ‘won’t be easy’ for him in San Siro: “People think they should be winning the league and Champions League every year.”Conceicao reflects on Milan tenure: ‘I wouldn’t say it went well, but …’Conceicao had a short spell i
  
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• Mikey Moore in line for first Bundesliga start this weekend

  11-09-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikey Moore in line for first Bundesliga start this weekendMikey Moore is pushing for his first Bundesliga start with Cologne after an impressive substitute appearance in last weekend’s 4-1 defeat away at VfB Stuttgart. The Tottenham Hotspur loanee emerged as one of the few positives from a difficult evening for René Wagner’s side, immediately providing greater creativity and penetration after entering at halftime.GGFNexamined Moore’s encouraging Bundesliga debut in deta
  
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• BBC rules Pat Nevin’s punch claim during Celtic pitch invasion ‘fell below editorial standards’

  11-09-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pat Nevin’s comments during a pitch invasion in Celtic’s 3-1 victory against Hearts on the final day of the William Hill Scottish Premiership season "fell below editorial standards of accuracy", the BBC has concluded.Nevin had already apologised after claiming "two or three" Celtic supporters had punched Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland during live co-commentary for BBC Radio 5 Live.The former Scotland winger was detailing chaotic scenes at Celtic Park as home fans flooded the pitch
  
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• Sporting director loves Liverpool first-XI star, watching him closely

  11-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sporting director loves Liverpool first-XI star, watching him closelyOne of Europe's top sporting directors has discussed one Liverpool star this week. But then, he is technically his player.Ronaldo Araujo is on loan at Liverpool this season and he's made an impressive start to life at Anfield. Really, he's being used out of position but Andoni Iraola is clearly enjoying the extra security on the flank.That was largely why Liverpool were happy to give up a foreign player spot to land Araujo, aft
  
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• Real Madrid optimistic about reaching renewal agreement with star midfielder until 2031

  11-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid optimistic about reaching renewal agreement with star midfielder until 2031Despite the 1-0 defeat to Real Betis last weekend, Real Madrid have shown signs of early promise this season under the leadership of Jose Mourinho.Many of the existing stars who were struggling to perform have considerably improved their performances, with Jude Bellingham, in particular, leading from the front.In just five competitive matches so far this season, the Englishman has racked up two goals and three
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona superstar named La Liga Player of the Month for August

  11-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona superstar named La Liga Player of the Month for AugustFollowing a brilliant start to the 2026/27 campaign, FC Barcelona winger and club captain Raphinha has been voted the La Liga Player of the Month for August.The 29-year-old Brazilian international has easily been the best player not only in Spain but all of Europe in the early parts of the new season.Raphinha has already plundered eight goals in five games across all competitions for Barcelona this season, helping the tea
  
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• Team News: Five Liverpool stars set to miss Fulham clash

  11-09-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Team News: Five Liverpool stars set to miss Fulham clashLiverpool v Fulham Team News: Cody Gakpo Doubt, Bradley Barcola BoostLiverpool go into Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Fulham waiting on Cody Gakpo’s fitness. The forward missed the midweek win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield because of what Andoni Iraola called “adductor issues”, and there is still no certainty over whether he will be ready.The situation is straightforward. Gakpo is doubtful, Bradley Barcola
  
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• Spence eyes first Inter appearance after finally training on the pitch

  11-09-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spence eyes first Inter appearance after finally training on the pitchDjed Spence has finally trained on the pitch almost a month after his arrival from Tottenham Hotspur, and while he will be hoping to make his Nerazzurri debut in the near future, reports in Italy suggest that he may still have to bide his time for a first outing in San Siro.Spence training outside but may have to wait for Inter debutSpence was pictured in training by club photographers on Thursday, with reports from various ou
  
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• Saints' Eckert praises fan 'connection' at St Mary's

  11-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eckert has taken 47 points from his 20 home matches since becoming Saints head coach [Getty Images]Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says their "connection" to fans is key to the club's impressive home form in 2026.The 33-year-old was promoted from Saints' U21s coach to replace the sacked Will Still in November 2025, with the club lying 21st in the table.Since then, Saints have won 47 points at St Mary's, the best home record in the Championship, including winning the first three home games of
  
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• Andoni Iraola drops double Liverpool injury update ahead of Fulham clash

  11-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola drops double Liverpool injury update ahead of Fulham clashIraola Calms Bradley Barcola Injury Fears After Liverpool Beat Atletico Madrid 2-1Liverpool got the result they wanted against Atletico Madrid, and Andoni Iraola moved quickly to shut down the only real concern from the night, Bradley Barcola’s early exit.The £123million winger was making his full debut after arriving from Paris Saint-Germain and showed enough in his hour at Anfield to underline why Liverpool mov
  
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• O'Neil coming in 'perfect' for Davis' development

  11-09-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich Town left-back Leif Davis, who has started in each of the club's first three Premier League games, has been speaking to the media before Saturday's fixture against Crystal Palace (15:00 BST)."It has been perfect for me," he replied when asked about linking back up with Gary O'Neil, having worked under him while on loan at Bournemouth. "He has helped my development since he has come in."We are playing a different system to what I've been used to for the past three years. I'm
  
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• 🥇 King Raphinha, named LALIGA’s MVP for August

  11-09-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥇 King Raphinha, named LALIGA’s MVP for AugustRaphinha has been named LALIGA’s best player for August.The Blaugrana winger played a decisive role in Barça’s perfect run of wins in the domestic competition (4 out of 4).The Brazilian made his mark against Elche with a brace and an assist, scored against Athletic Club, and netted another two-goal haul against Rayo Vallecano to round off the month of August.Already in September, the Blaugrana winger added another goa
  
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• Milan boss Ruben Amorim backs Christian Pulisic to make a mark

  11-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan boss Ruben Amorim backs Christian Pulisic to make a markSerie A side Milan haven’t seen Christian Pulisic feature this season but his time could soon come. Manager Ruben Amorim has now backed the USA international to succeed and make a mark under his tutelage.In the second half of last season, the attacker didn’t score a single goal under Max Allegril. This rough patch of form followed him at the World Cup and an injury also derailed his pre-season at Milan.The Rossoneri take o
  
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• 🔥 Three goals in eight minutes: the 2. Bundesliga goes wild again

  11-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Three goals in eight minutes: the 2. Bundesliga goes wild againThe 2. Bundesliga has already given us one spectacle or another in this still-young season.The best example is Matchday 3, when an incredible 22 goals were scored in just three Saturday matches – an average of 7.33 per game!There probably won’t be quite that many tonight. Since only two matches are taking place on Friday, that is almost utopian anyway. Still, the four teams involved look set to produce another f
  
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• 🔥 Three goals in eight minutes: 2. Bundesliga goes wild again

  11-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Three goals in eight minutes: 2. Bundesliga goes wild againThe 2. Bundesliga has already given us one spectacle or two in this still young season.The best example came on Matchday 3, when an incredible 22 goals were scored in just three Saturday matches – an average of 7.33 per game!There probably won’t be quite that many tonight. Since only two matches are taking place on Friday, that would be almost utopian anyway. Even so, the four teams involved look set to put on anoth
  
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• Inter keen on Carlos Augusto’s renewal, initial contact made

  11-09-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter keen on Carlos Augusto’s renewal, initial contact madeSerie A side witnessed some uncertainty around the situation of Carlos Augusto in the summer but are working to make sure stays long-term.The defender has already had a part to play this season, doing quite well in the dramatic 3-2 win over Napoli after he came off in the second half. He has also filled in at centre-back in the recent past, also slotting in at right wing back at times.This seems to have impacted Inter’s thou
  
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• Garnacho will improve at Villa - Emery

  11-09-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aston Villa boss Unai Emery admits Alejandro Garnacho is yet to find his form but believes the Chelsea loanee is improving. The forward has played just 31 minutes this season after arriving from Stamford Bridge in the summer with Emery preferring academy graduate George Hemmings.He was an unused substitute in Tuesday's 3-2 Champions League win at Club Brugge but Emery expects the 22-year-old to make an impact at Villa Park."First is positive - his attitude. His attitude is very imp
  
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• Athletic Club forward Williams retires from Ghana duty

  11-09-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Both of Inaki Williams' goals for Ghana came in qualification for the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams has announced his retirement from international duty with Ghana.The 32-year-old scored two goals in 28 caps for the Black Stars after making his debut in September 2022.He featured for the West Africans at the 2022 and 2026 Fifa World Cups and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).Williams appeared twice at this year's World Cup as Ghana were knocked out in the
  
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• Del Piero praises Como’s Champions League debut: ‘The only Italian team to win’

  11-09-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Del Piero praises Como’s Champions League debut: ‘The only Italian team to win’Alessandro Del Piero was full of praise for the players, staff and ownership group at Como after their statement win in their first ever Champions League match on Thursday evening, and was keen to point out that Cesc Fabregas’s side were the only one of the Italian sides to get their continental campaign off to a winning start.Como were taking part in their first ever match in the Champions Lea
  
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• Borussia Dortmund’s Konstantinos Karetsas discharged from hospital, yet still out for Paderborn

  11-09-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund’s Konstantinos Karetsas discharged from hospital, yet still out for PaderbornBorussia Dortmund will be without Konstantinos Karetsas for Saturday’s Bundesliga home fixture against SC Paderborn as further examinations continue following the 18-year-old’s worrying withdrawal from Tuesday’s Champions League victory over Villarreal. Karetsas has since been released from hospital after suffering circulatory problems during Dortmund’s 3-2 win at the West
  
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• Kylian Mbappé reacts to viral memes comparing him to a dictator

  11-09-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé has said he did not entirely appreciate a series of AI-generated social mediamemes portraying him as a dictator during the World Cup.The France international was depicted in military uniform, enthroned, or positioned alongside Soviet leader Josef Stalin and other controversial figures.Speaking to France Football magazine about the images, Mbappé acknowledged the humour, but said he disliked comparisons with individuals linked to historical tragedies.“There&rsquo
  
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• An 'upset' Christian Pulisic to make season debut Saturday, says AC Milan manager

  11-09-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Pulisic is part of Rubin Amorim's plans for Saturday's match against Lazio, the AC Milan manager said."I think you guys are going to see Pulisic," Amorim told reporters on Friday. "I don't know if he's going to start, if he's going to get on the pitch. I think he's going to play at least some minutes now."Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and microfracture in his right leg during the United States' Round of 16 defeat to Belgium during the 2026 World Cup. Upon his return to training with A
  
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• Kylian Mbappé says viral dictator memes show ‘lack of political awareness’

  11-09-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé has said he did not entirely appreciate a series of AI-generated social mediamemes portraying him as a dictator during the World Cup.The France international was depicted in military uniform, enthroned, or positioned alongside Soviet leader Josef Stalin and other controversial figures.Speaking to France Football magazine about the images, Mbappé acknowledged the humour, but said he disliked comparisons with individuals linked to historical tragedies.“There&rsquo
  
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• Liverpool forced to change transfer strategy as club makes huge decision

  11-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool forced to change transfer strategy as club makes huge decisionLiverpool were linked with a decent number of players throughout the summer. The Anfield outfit had a lot of decisions to make and in the end, they only brought four new players through the Anfield doors.Indeed, some of them, such as Ronald Araujo and Bradley Barcola are massive coups but, it does feel like more change is needed.So, the fact that the rumour mill is still turning ahead of the January transfer window is rather
  
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• Thierry Henry warns Como’s Baturina: ‘You will not receive your next paycheck’

  11-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thierry Henry warns Como’s Baturina: ‘You will not receive your next paycheck’It was all smiles in the CBS Sports studio after Como’s 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Thursday evening, with Thierry Henry jokingly warning goalscorer Martin Baturina ‘you will not receive your next pay-check’.Baturina scored Como’s first ever goal in the Champions League just a quarter of an hour into Thursday night’s 4-1 victory over Leipzig and
  
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• Barrios leads Atlético Madrid ratings after Liverpool comeback

  11-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barrios leads Atlético Madrid ratings after Liverpool comebackLiverpool beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 at Anfield in the opening match of the 2026/27 Champions League league phase, overturning an early Marcos Llorente goal with strikes from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister. Into The Calderon’s player ratings from the match offer a detailed look at how Diego Simeone’s side let a promising start slip away.Liverpool overturn Atlético’s early leadJuli&aacut
  
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• Barcelona captain eager to renew his contract and lead team to greater heights

  11-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain eager to renew his contract and lead team to greater heightsRaphinha has made a spectacular start to the campaign. After overcoming the injury he suffered at the World Cup, the Brazilian has once again become one of the most influential players in Hansi Flick’s side.He has scored eight goals in five competitive appearances – six in La Liga and two in the UEFA Champions League. He is also thriving in his new role on the pitch as a centre-forward, while taking on grea
  
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• 🤕 Juventus injury alarm, Inter-Solet twist and Alisson return? 🔥

  11-09-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤕 Juventus injury alarm, Inter-Solet twist and Alisson return? 🔥With yesterday’s matches, the Italian teams have wrapped up their debut in this first phase of the Champions League. After Inter and Napoli were beaten by Real Madrid and Arsenal respectively, Roma could only manage a draw away at Fenerbahçe. The only win — and what a win it was — came from Cesc Fabregas’ Como, who put 4 past Leipzig yesterday, confirming the excellent form of the Laria
  
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