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• Liverpool Face Fresh Change as Richard Hughes Steps Down

  05-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Face Fresh Change as Richard Hughes Steps DownRichard Hughes Leaves Liverpool With Legacy Still Open to DebateRichard Hughes has stepped down as Liverpool sporting director, bringing to an end a tenure that contained a Premier League title, extraordinary spending and enough upheaval to make any definitive judgement difficult.Hughes is expected to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal after leaving Liverpool less than three years after arriving from Bournemouth in June 2024. His departure
  
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• After McTominay, Udinese player Piotrowski also needs heart surgery

  08-09-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After McTominay, Udinese player Piotrowski also needs heart surgeryAfter Scott McTominay of Napoli, it was announced that Udinese and Poland international midfielder Jakub Piotrowski will also have heart surgery to correct a benign arrhythmia.With the improvement in testing and focus on spotting cardiac problems early, Serie A clubs are increasingly able to identify potential issues in their players.Udinese and Napoli medics spot problemsFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – JUNE 5: Scott McTominay o
  
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• St Johnstone need to 'earn luck' against Celtic - Valakari

  08-09-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Manager Simo Valakari believes St Johnstone will have to "earn our luck" against champions Celtic on Wednesday.The newly-promoted Perth side have picked up seven points from their opening five Premiership fixtures."We need to do our football things so well, then at the same time, we need to earn our luck, because against Celtic, if you want to beat them, you need to be a little bit lucky in some moments," Valakari said."You need to do your things so well that the luck favours you and that's
  
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• Hoops hero Taarabt hangs up his boots

  08-09-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adel Taarabt scored 19 goals and assisted 21 more as QPR won the Championship in 2010-11 [Getty Images]Former QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt has announced his retirement from football at the age of 37.After beginning his career with French club Lens, Taarabt joined the Hoops from Tottenham in 2009, initially on loan, and went on to make 164 appearances for the R's, scoring 34 goals and assisting 41 more.After making his move from Spurs permanent in 2010 the mercurial talent scored 19 goals and cont
  
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• Bromley need to learn 'dark arts' - Woodman

  08-09-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bromley manager Andy Woodman says his team need to adopt the "dark arts" to compete in League One.The Ravens started life in the third tier well following promotion, with a 1-0 win at Barnsley and a 1-1 draw with Cambridge United.Since then, however, they have been beaten 7-2 at Sheffield Wednesday, had their 27-match unbeaten home league run ended emphatically with a 5-0 defeat by Leyton Orient, and lost 2-0 against AFC Wimbledon on Monday."We've got to make sure that we turn the corner a littl
  
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• Di Lorenzo: ‘Napoli gradually getting Allegri ideas, Arsenal at right time’

  08-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Di Lorenzo: ‘Napoli gradually getting Allegri ideas, Arsenal at right time’Giovanni Di Lorenzo insists Arsenal come at ‘the right time’ to revitalise Napoli after back-to-back Serie A defeats. ‘We will gradually get into what Max Allegri wants from us.’It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).This has been a difficult start to the season for the Partenopei, who beat Genoa in the opening Serie A fixture, but t
  
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• Milan’s Alpha Cisse to miss out Italy call-up despite big impact

  08-09-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan’s Alpha Cisse to miss out Italy call-up despite big impactSerie A side Milan have seen young Alpha Cisse impress this season but his possible call-up to the Italian national team may have to wait.Both of the 19-year-old’s goals for the Rossoneri have come in Turin. He scored against Torino in the opening goal of the campaign. Against Juventus, he found the net from a very similar position after coming off the bench.This led to suggestions he could soon be called up to the Itali
  
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• 🚨 Ballon d’Or: the 30 nominees confirmed

  08-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Ballon d’Or: the 30 nominees confirmedThe 30 players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or were unveiled this Tuesday!Five French players are among the finalists: Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise.Julian Quiñones is the surprise inclusion on this list, which is dominated by Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Real Madrid.Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, Raphinha and Julián Álvare
  
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• Fermín López’s six goal involvements fuel €150m valuation talk

  08-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fermín López’s six goal involvements fuel €150m valuation talkRadio Marca journalist David Sanchez has declared that Fermín López is now worth at least €150m, pointing to the Spain midfielder’s explosive start to the 2026-27 season as evidence of his rising stock at Barcelona. It is worth stressing this is Sanchez’s own assessment rather than a confirmed Barcelona asking price, bid, or release clause figure.The 23-year-old has become one of
  
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• Allegri: ‘Napoli have only four midfielders, Arteta sorted out Arsenal defence’

  08-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri: ‘Napoli have only four midfielders, Arteta sorted out Arsenal defence’Max Allegri reveals Napoli lost Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa too in the Champions League. ‘Mikel Arteta sorted out the Arsenal defence, tomorrow I have four midfielders, three will start.’It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).This is the first Champions League tie of the season for the Partenopei, who have run into difficulty under their new
  
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• 'Great character and a top-notch manager' - fans views on 'dream start'

  08-09-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether you're worried about anything within Sergej Jakirovic's side or if you are completely happy with what the Tigers boss has done so far.Here are some of your comments:Pete: A dream start. Beyond our wildest expectations. We have a great squad of likeable and committed players. We have invested sensibly in some quality lads, like Mendy, Stroud, Harrington, Ansah, Mouzakitis and Tzolakis and many others, whilst retaining a core of the tight-knit
  
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• Fernandes receives second Ballon d'Or nomination

  08-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United and Portugal attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named in the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.The 32-year-old made 37 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring nine goals and contributing 22 assists, as Manchester United secured Champions League football for 2026-27.He has already been crowned the PFA Men's Player of the Year and the Football Writers' Association Men's Footballer of the Year for his exploits last season.It is
  
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• Napoli v Arsenal: Max Allegri reveals tactical plan ahead of Champions League tie

  08-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli v Arsenal: Max Allegri reveals tactical plan ahead of Champions League tieSerie A giants Napoli lock horns with Arsenal in their Champions League opener this week, as the Gunners travel to Italy for the tie.This is the first tie involving Max Allegri and Mikel Arteta at a European level. The two did manage against each other in a pre-season friendly some years ago but that is what the game this week makes the scenario rather fascinating.The Italian has spoken to the press about the tie an
  
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• Match Preview: Liverpool face Atletico Madrid in Champions League Opener

  08-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Match Preview: Liverpool face Atletico Madrid in Champions League OpenerLiverpool vs Atletico Madrid – Champions League PreviewDate: Wednesday, 09 September 2026Venue: AnfieldKick-off: 20:00 GMTLiverpool return to Champions League action on Wednesday night as Atletico Madrid arrive at Anfield, and this feels like a significant opportunity for Andoni Iraola’s side.After two draws from their opening two Premier League fixtures, Liverpool finally found their rhythm with a convincing vic
  
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• Favourite Kane makes Ballon d'Or shortlist

  08-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane scored 73 goals last season for club and country [Getty Images]Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of three England players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Arsenal's Declan Rice join Kane, the favourite for the award, on the 30-player shortlist.Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, who is looking to win his ninth Ballon d'Or, has been nominated.The 39-year-old scored eight goals as Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain in July, with Messi sin
  
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• Report: Chelsea considered summer move for Premier League midfielder

  08-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea considered summer move for Premier League midfielderChelsea Transfer News: Sander Berge Interest Highlights Midfield Problem After Enzo Fernandez ExitChelsea’s late-window midfield search is becoming clearer, with BBC Sport reporting that Fulham’s Sander Berge was among the options explored as the club tried to respond to Enzo Fernandez’s departure.The sequence matters. Chelsea “showed late interest in Fulham’s Sander Berge” as they looked to s
  
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• How is the Ballon d'Or winner decided?

  08-09-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ousmane Dembele is the current holder of the men's Ballon d'Or [Getty Images]The Ballon d'Or, the most prestigious individual prize in football, is awarded annually by France Football magazine to the player perceived to be the best in the world.The winner is chosen through a dual system of voting. Firstly, journalists from France Football and fellow French publication L'Equipe work together to produce a combined list of 30 official nominees, based on players' performances in the previous season.
  
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• How Inter could line up against Real Madrid for Champions League opener

  08-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Inter could line up against Real Madrid for Champions League openerSerie A side Inter open their Champions League campaign today, as they take on Real Madrid in the Spanish capital in the first game.The Nerazzurri come into the game at the back of three consecutive league wins. The most thrilling one came at the weekend, as they came back from 2-0 down to beat Napoli, with Lautaro Martinez scoring a late winner.The game against Real Madrid will be a different challenge. Cristian Chivu did tr
  
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• Arsenal delay forces press conference cancellation for Napoli match

  08-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal delay forces press conference cancellation for Napoli matchArsenal won’t hold their traditional pre-match press conference, as they haven’t even arrived in Italy yet ahead of their Champions League match with Napoli, and could face further problems tomorrow.It is scheduled to take place at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday evening, and coach Mikel Arteta plus a player were therefore due to speak at a press conference this evening.Arsenal run into travel problemsL
  
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• All the build up as the 2026/27 Champions League season kicks off

  08-09-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All the build up as the 2026/27 Champions League season kicks off FIXTURES:LATER: 2026-09-08T15:42:02ZHere's how Villa line up as they make their return to the Champions League...  2026-09-08T15:19:21ZFirst up though is the early kick offs. AEK Athens and LASK facing off in the Greek capital but the bigger story is Europa League champions Aston Villa's visit to Club Brugge. It's been a summer of serious upheaval for Unai Emery's squad and he will be looking to secure both a first win a
  
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• Ballon d'Or predictions, rankings for men's player of the year: Kane the favorite? Who are the contenders?

  08-09-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Ballon d'Or nominees for the top men's player in the world for the 2025-26 season have been announced, and it's time to rank the leading contenders and predict who will finish where. This is obviously very easy and straightforward and we will all agree...On Tuesday 30 players were announced as finalists for the award, which is based on their form during the 2025-26 season for club and country. And with the 2026 World Cup seeing plenty of superstars dominating, there are some big names who da
  
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• ❌ Juve-Brozovic, Soulè-Grosso and Olivera inside story 😱 Today's news 🔥

  08-09-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ❌ Juve-Brozovic, Soulè-Grosso and Olivera inside story 😱 Today's news 🔥The 2026/27 Champions League kicks off again today, with Europe’s giants ready to chase the continent’s most prestigious trophy, while the nominations for the 2026 Ballon d’Or have also been revealed. Thirty stars are in the running for the most coveted individual award, which will be presented on October 26.Watch all Serie BKT matches live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subsc
  
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• PSG make history in Ballon d’Or nominations

  08-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG make history in Ballon d’Or nominationsParis Saint-Germain became the first club to have nine players nominated for the Ballon d’Or in back-to-back years. The nominees for the Ballon d’Or, which will be awarded in Paris on 26th October, were revealed on Tuesday. Of the 30, nine are PSG players, as was the case last season. It coincides with Les Parisiens winning the UEFA Champions League in back-to-back seasons. Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, João Neves, Fabi&a
  
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• Ballon d’Or: Lautaro Martinez only Serie A player nominated, no Dimarco

  08-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ballon d’Or: Lautaro Martinez only Serie A player nominated, no DimarcoInter captain Lautaro Martinez is the only Serie A player up for the Ballon d’Or in 2026, as Federico Dimarco doesn’t get in despite being named best in the league last season.This is the 70th edition of the awards created by France Football, and will for the first time be held in London on October 26.PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 22: Ousmane Dembélé and family attend the 69th Ballon D’
  
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• Emery nominated for Ballon d'Or coach of the year

  08-09-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Unai Emery has been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Men's Coach of the Year award.The Villa manager ended the club's 30-year wait for a trophy by winning the Europa League in May and delivered a fourth-place Premier League finish.Johan Manzambi, who signed from Freiburg in the summer for a club record fee of just over £50m, has also been nominated for Men's Young Talent of the Year.The ceremony will take place on Monday, 26 October 2026.
  
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• Barcelona change their strategy with La Masia players leaving the club

  08-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona change their strategy with La Masia players leaving the clubBarcelona have had a busy summer transfer window, which came to an end last week. Notwithstanding the exciting new signings headlined by Rodri, the club were also quite busy in sealing several exits.Multiple young players across the youth teams left in favour of making a professional breakthrough elsewhere, which is indeed a blow for the club.However, Barcelona have masterfully maintained control over these players through var
  
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• When is the EFL Cup fourth-round draw?

  08-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City are the defending EFL Cup champions [Getty Images]The fourth-round draw for the 2026-27 Carabao Cup will take place on Wednesday, 16 September following the conclusion of Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion's third-round fixture (kick-off 20:00 BST).The draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.Two weeks of third-round matches - starting on Tuesday, 8 September - will whittle the number of teams down to 16, with the final match being played on Thursday, 17 September
  
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• No wins, but no time for panic

  08-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]A late Dundee United equaliser denied us our first league win of the season on Saturday, but now is not the time to start sounding alarm bells.We came within a whisker of leaving Tannadice with all three points although, in truth, the equaliser was the least United deserved. Had it arrived earlier, I fear we might have come away empty-handed.Nevertheless, our first-half performance offered plenty of encouragement and I'm hopeful our fortunes will soon change.The league table does not make p
  
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• Ballon d’Or nominees: Full list of contenders for every award ahead of 2026 ceremony

  08-09-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The nominees for the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or have been released. England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has made the 30-man shortlist for the men’s award and stands as one of the favourites after an astonishing season where he scored 73 goals for club and country. Kane is currently the odds-on favourite to scoop the prestigious prize, which would make him the first English player to win the men’s award since Michael Owen in 2001, but could the la
  
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• Rice, Gabriel and Saliba among Ballon d'Or nominees

  08-09-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Following their Premier League title win and run to the Champions League Final, Arsenal have recieved several nominations for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The club have been nominated for the Men's Club of the Year award, whilst manager Mikel Arteta has been nominated for Men's Coach of the Year. Midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Gabriel and William Saliba are named on the 30-man shortlist for the men's Ballon d'Or, alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane. Goa
  
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