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• Liverpool confident key figure only worked for club during summer

  06-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool confident key figure only worked for club during summerRichard Hughes Leaves Liverpool After £700m Rebuild as Saudi Move Raises Fresh QuestionsRichard Hughes is gone. Liverpool’s sporting director has officially left the club after overseeing a transfer rebuild worth more than £700m, with Mail reporting that Saudi Arabia is his next destination, most likely Al Hilal. The timing matters, the spending matters, and so does the state he leaves behind.Hughes arrived from B
  
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• This week will be the early test that this Manchester City side needs

  07-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This week will be the early test that this Manchester City side needsManchester City have made a good start to their 2026-27 Premier League campaign. Enzo Maresca’s side have won their opening three matches against Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Coventry City. They have picked up nine points and there have been plenty of positive signs to take from all three games. Also, it is clear that this City side is still learning their new manager’s system, which is a process that will take t
  
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• Liverpool Loan Watch: Goalkeepers Had A Perfect Weekend, Morrison Delivers Match-Winning Display

  07-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Loan Watch: Goalkeepers Had A Perfect Weekend, Morrison Delivers Match-Winning DisplayLiverpool grabbed their first victory in the Andoni Iraola era with a commanding 2-0 win against Ipswich Town at Portman Road. The youngsters, currently out on loan, had their moments too; however, frustration is growing among a few, as the lack of minutes could worry management, who might have to revisit their situation in January.Liverpool FC Loan WatchLucca Brughmans ( GK – Genk)The highly-ra
  
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• Real Madrid deny rumour of flag restrictions at the Bernabéu

  07-09-2026 22:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid deny rumour of flag restrictions at the BernabéuReal Madrid C. F. has issued an official statement to clarify the rumors that have emerged on various social media platforms and in the media. The club firmly stated that it is completely false that any instructions have been given to prevent Spanish or regional flags from being brought into the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
  Respect for regulations and official symbolsThe institution stressed that its internal regulations str
  
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• Liverpool beat Borussia Dortmund to sensational transfer

  07-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool beat Borussia Dortmund to sensational transferLiverpool beat Borussia Dortmund to an exciting signing that could prove sensational. A new era is beginning at Anfield. Richard Hughes' two-year reign of horror is over. In what has been the most confounding period of activity in the history of transfers at Liverpool, the Reds might still look back on the sporting director's time as a success.After all, it was under Hughes' regime that Rio Ngumoha, Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Bradley
  
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• 💰 Big figures impress, and forward could leave Atlético-MG

  07-09-2026 22:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💰 Big figures impress, and forward could leave Atlético-MGRecently, Atlético-MG fans learned that Tomás Cuello had received an offer from CSKA, of Russia.On Monday (7), the GE outlet revealed the figures involved in the foreign offer and that the amount tempted the Argentine forward.CSKA Moscow’s offer is around 15 million dollars (about R$ 90 million) for 100% of the player’s economic rights.The salary offered by the Russian club would be “unrefusa
  
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• Manchester United Are Eyeing A Move For This Bundesliga Talent: Good Option For Carrick?

  07-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Eyeing A Move For This Bundesliga Talent: Good Option For Carrick?In a recent report, FussballDaten mentioned that Manchester United are eyeing a move for Borussia Dortmund talent Felix Nmecha. It has been stated that the Red Devils are showing interest in bringing the German talent to Old Trafford next year.Nmecha’s Impressive Form In German Football Last SeasonNmecha managed to shine at times with his performances at the centre of Borussia Dortmund’s midfield
  
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• Former Inter coach Stramaccioni hails Milan’s Amorim as ‘a coach with clear ideas’

  07-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Inter coach Stramaccioni hails Milan’s Amorim as ‘a coach with clear ideas’Former Inter and Udinese coach Andrea Stramaccioni has backed Milan head coach Ruben Amorim, praising the Portuguese tactician for his clear ideas and his ability to protect his players.Milan have made a positive start to the Serie A season, collecting seven points from their opening games while remaining unbeaten. There is still plenty of work ahead for Amorim, however, something the coach himsel
  
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• David Lynch: VAR made a ‘blatant’ mistake in Liverpool’s win over Ipswich Town

  07-09-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch: VAR made a ‘blatant’ mistake in Liverpool’s win over Ipswich TownLiverpool Penalty Controversy Raises Fresh Questions Over Refereeing ConsistencyLiverpool left Portman Road with three points on Friday night, but their 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town produced another refereeing controversy that David Lynch believes highlights a worrying lack of consistency.Cody Gakpo was challenged by Abdul Fatawu after releasing the ball, with referee Darren England allowing play to
  
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• 💪 Vinícius is convinced: this year we'll win the Champions League

  07-09-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💪 Vinícius is convinced: this year we'll win the Champions LeagueReal Madrid’s second captain, Vinícius Jr., showed complete confidence ahead of the start of the Champions League. After two seasons without meeting expectations, the Brazilian winger stated that the squad is ready to fight for the long-awaited sixteenth “big-eared trophy.”
  A demanding opener against Inter MilanThe forward analyzed Los Blancos’ opening match in the League Phase against
  
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• Manchester City will be without two players for crucial FC Porto clash

  07-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City will be without two players for crucial FC Porto clashManchester City will begin their UEFA Champions League campaign tomorrow night against FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão. Enzo Maresca’s side face a difficult draw in the Champions League league phase, so tomorrow night’s match does feel like an important match for them. City hosted an open training session earlier today and it is obvious that they will be without two players for the match against FC
  
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• Chelsea Were Showing Interest In This Gifted Youngster: Should Alonso Go Back For Him In January?

  07-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Were Showing Interest In This Gifted Youngster: Should Alonso Go Back For Him In January?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Chelsea were showing interest in Blackburn Rovers youngster Tom Atcheson. It is believed that the Blues were among the clubs hoping to recruit the Northern Irish centre-back earlier this summer.Atcheson’s Impressive Rise In The EFL ChampionshipAtcheson has made a solid start to this EFL Championship campaign with Blackburn after putting
  
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• ‘I’m just really proud of everyone’ – Birmingham City boss Merricks reacts to Manchester City defeat

  07-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I’m just really proud of everyone’ – Birmingham City boss Merricks reacts to Manchester City defeatBirmingham City head coach Amy Merricks was proud of her side’s efforts despite their 3-1 defeat to champions Manchester City on the opening day of the new Barclays Women’s Super League season.A brace from Khadija Shaw and a goal from Mary Fowler sent Manchester City on their way to three points at The Jois Stadium. Océane Hurtré netted a consolati
  
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• Wonderkid confirms he will replace club legend at Liverpool

  07-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wonderkid confirms he will replace club legend at LiverpoolAn exciting wonderkid has confirmed he will be replacing a club legend at Anfield. Liverpool are very much on the precipice of a new era. Over the last few years so many club legends have departed for pastures new.The team that once brought us pure unbridled joy are not slowly disappearing one by one. Last summer, Trent Alexander-Arnold said his goodbyes.This time around Mo Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson all left the club.Next
  
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• Ex-Torino and Italy forward Belotti joins Serie B side Modena

  07-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Torino and Italy forward Belotti joins Serie B side ModenaAndrea Belotti is set to continue his career in Serie B after reaching an agreement to join Modena on a free transfer.According to Tuttosport, the former Torino and Italy striker has agreed to a contract with the Gialloblu, reportedly for one year, and is expected to undergo his medical tests on Tuesday before completing the move.Belotti arrived in Modena on Monday evening and, assuming there are no issues with his medical, he will the
  
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• Zubimendi And Hincapie To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Napoli

  07-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zubimendi And Hincapie To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs NapoliArsenal will clash heads with Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona earlier today as they hope to earn a good result on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners managed to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win over Chelsea recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Mikel Arteta will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation once again and is expected to make a couple of changes to his fi
  
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• Official | Lyon’s Mathys De Carvalho joins Saudi club Al-Diriyah

  07-09-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Lyon’s Mathys De Carvalho joins Saudi club Al-DiriyahOlympique Lyonnais’ Mathys De Carvalho (21) has signed for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Diriyah, the Rhône-based club confirmed on Monday.Having come through the Rouge et Bleu academy, the defensive midfielder will bring in €1.1m for OL, who will also retain a 10 per cent share of any future transfer fee.Given his first taste of first-team action by manger Paulo Fonseca in September 2025, De Carvalho has made 22 ap
  
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• Maresca on musical warm ups, Haaland's change and Cherki's role

  07-09-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Champions League game against Porto at Estadio Do Dragao (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Nico O'Reilly could be back for the weekend when Man City face Manchester United but they are "not sure" about Jeremy Doku's return date.On whether spending such vast sums in the transfer market brings pressure in the Champions League: "I said many times when you are Manchester City the expe
  
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• Olmo, Bernal And Kounde To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Feyenoord

  07-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olmo, Bernal And Kounde To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs FeyenoordBarcelona will welcome Feyenoord at the Nou Camp this Wednesday as they look to secure a win at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Catalan club managed to earn a dominant 5-0 win away at Valencia recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this clash.Hansi Flick will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a few tweaks to his first team for this game. Dani Olmo, Marc Bernal and Jul
  
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• Former Cisse coach hails Milan starlet: ‘Does things that others don’t’

  07-09-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Cisse coach hails Milan starlet: ‘Does things that others don’t’Paolo Sammarco has praised Milan youngster Alphadjo Cisse after the teenager continued his rapid rise by scoring against Juventus, recalling the qualities that made him stand out during his time at Hellas Verona.Cisse has quickly emerged as one of the most intriguing young talents in Italian football, with his performances attracting increasing attention at senior level. His latest goal came against Juventus
  
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• Wow! Liverpool have signed an absolute freak, Richard Hughes' parting gift is genius

  07-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wow! Liverpool have signed an absolute freak, Richard Hughes' parting gift is geniusLiverpool have signed an exciting player and it's all thanks to Richard Hughes. Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool may not be the most balanced team in the Premier League just yet, but there are certainly reasons for optimism. The Reds remain a work in progress, with plenty still to improve, yet the victory over Ipswich offered another glimpse of what this team could become.The Spaniard clearly knows how to get his
  
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• Three talking points ahead of Real Madrid vs Inter Milan | UEFA Champions League

  07-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three talking points ahead of Real Madrid vs Inter Milan | UEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League is finally back, and Real Madrid take to the field on Tuesday night in a massive matchday one clash against reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan.The Nerazzurri were on fire domestically last season and have begun the new season as strongly, while Real Madrid’s campaign has been quite a mixed bag so far.On Tuesday night, Los Blancos will face their biggest test of the season yet, whic
  
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• Barcola And Gravenberch To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Atletico Madrid

  07-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcola And Gravenberch To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Atletico MadridLiverpool will welcome Atletico Madrid at Anfield this Wednesday night as they look to earn a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Reds managed to secure a solid 2-0 win away at Ipswich Town last week, which should give them some confidence going into this game.Andoni Iraola will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some tweaks to his first team for this clash. Both B
  
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• Arsenal injury report – the season so far

  07-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal injury report – the season so farBukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz have all started the season fit, while William Saliba, Jurrien Timber and Cristhian Mosquera remain at different stages of recovery.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesIt is still remarkable to me that, until the start of this season, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz had started only one league game together since December 2024.That is nearly two years.Thankfully, all three have been fit a
  
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• Report – Barcelona star refused shirt number change out of respect for departed captain

  07-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Barcelona star refused shirt number change out of respect for departed captainThe 2026/27 season has seen a sea of changes as far as shirt numbers are concerned at FC Barcelona.Considering that a number of players departed and there were quite a few new arrivals, there has been quite a lot of movement in the squad numbers.For example, Fermin Lopez took the No. 7 shirt vacated by Ferran Torres, while Joan Garcia has succeeded Marc-Andre ter Stegen as Barça’s new #1. In
  
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• Torres And Gomes To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Club Brugge

  07-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torres And Gomes To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Club BruggeAston Villa will lock horns with Club Brugge at the Jan Breydel Stadium this Tuesday as they look to earn a positive result on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Villans could only secure a 0-0 draw away at Hull City recently, so they would be eager to return to winning ways in midweek.Unai Emery will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this game. Pa
  
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• Report: Arsenal forward set to stay until replacement is signed

  07-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal forward set to stay until replacement is signedArsenal Transfer News: Viktor Gyokeres Stance Clear as Julian Alvarez and Ivan Toney Plans EmergeArsenal’s position in the striker market appears increasingly defined, with TeamTalk reporting that Viktor Gyokeres will not be allowed to leave unless Mikel Arteta has an elite replacement ready to arrive. It is a firm stance, and one that says plenty about how Arsenal continue to build under a manager who values profile and tactic
  
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• Maldini becoming Serie A’s latest journeyman at 24 after first goal for Cagliari

  07-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maldini becoming Serie A’s latest journeyman at 24 after first goal for CagliariDaniel Maldini is fast becoming a Serie A ‘journeyman’ at the age of just 24, as his first goal for Cagliari means that he has now scored for more Italian sides than any other player over the last five years.Maldini has now scored for six different Serie A clubs aged 24Maldini scored the first goal of his Cagliari career in a 1-0 victory at home against Lecce in Serie A on Monday evening, lifting Fa
  
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• Lazio boss Gattuso: ‘Playing against Udinese is like going to the dentist’

  07-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio boss Gattuso: ‘Playing against Udinese is like going to the dentist’Gennaro Gattuso has likened facing Udinese to “going to the dentist” as Lazio prepare to take on Kosta Runjaic’s side in Serie A.The Biancocelesti coach spoke to Sky Sport shortly before kick-off, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, acknowledging the difficulty of the fixture while praising the standard of refereeing in the early stages of the season.“The level is always high. Compliments t
  
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• Report – The advice Barcelona gave Hansi Flick about Real Madrid boss Mourinho

  07-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – The advice Barcelona gave Hansi Flick about Real Madrid boss MourinhoCurrently in his third season at FC Barcelona, Hansi Flick has handled the media in an exceptional manner.Throughout his stint at the club, where media frenzy is a norm, Flick has shown the experience and composure to avoid unnecessary controversy, particularly in press conferences, where his message is usually straightforward and focused on the opponent in front of him.Barcelona’s advice about MourinhoEven
  
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