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• McLeish 'quietly surprising everyone'

  03-09-2026 13:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]St Mirren fans, we asked for your views after Wednesday night's win at Kilmarnock made it 10 points from four games for the Buddies. Here's what some of you said: Kieran: Saints were very comfortable in the first half and gritted it out for the win, just need to put games to bed to early and save the blood pressure of fans. Saints are a great watch just now and hopefully can just get better with confidence growing. It's good to see a decent squad depth for a changePaul: Picking up 10 points
  
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• 🚨 Real Sociedad-Celta: Matarazzo and Giráldez confirm their XIs

  03-09-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Real Sociedad-Celta: Matarazzo and Giráldez confirm their XIsReal Sociedad host Celta today in a match shaped by urgent needs after a league start that has been, for both clubs, erratic to say the least.
  Looking to turn things around, these are the already confirmed lineups at Anoeta today:Real Sociedad: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Jon Martín, Sergio Gómez; Turrientes, Herrera, Take, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal and Oskarsson.Players such as Soler and Turrientes are amon
  
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• Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool made a ‘massive mistake’ in the transfer window

  03-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool made a ‘massive mistake’ in the transfer windowLiverpool Right-Back Problem Exposes Summer Transfer Window MistakeLiverpool’s squad planning has come under sharp focus after a summer that looked sensible on paper, yet now appears to have left a glaring weakness at right-back. Two defenders arrived, Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes and Ronald Araujo on loan from Barcelona, but neither was recruited as a specialist answer to one of the most demanding
  
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• Richarlison left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad

  03-09-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham have omitted Richarlison from their Premier League squad, with the striker reportedly not part of their plans for the season.The decision comes after proposed talks over Richarlison returning to Everton broke down, resulting in the forward posting an emotional statement on social media, writing that “never again will anyone decide my future for me”.However, the Tottenham hierarchy seem to have decided his future is not at the club, with the transfer windows for Turkish and
  
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• Huddersfield sign former Colchester striker Tovide

  03-09-2026 19:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Samson Tovide scored five goals in 47 appearances for Colchester United last season [Shutterstock]Huddersfield Town have signed former Colchester United forward Samson Tovide on a three-year deal.Colchester had been in contract discussions with Tovide following the conclusion of last season.He made 151 appearances in all competitions for the Essex club after coming through their academy and scored 21 goals prior to his exit earlier this summer."This has been an important summer for me, and I've
  
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• Real Madrid star Raul Asencio breaks his silence after acquittal in case: ‘Now it’s my turn to speak…’

  03-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Raul Asencio breaks his silence after acquittal in case: ‘Now it’s my turn to speak…’Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has spoken publicly for the first time since being acquitted in the case involving the distribution of a video containing sexual content involving minors.The Spanish defender was acquitted by the court earlier today after he issued an apology to the victims while also paying compensation. This comes at a time when the La Fabrica graduate
  
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• Mo Salah teams up with unreal Liverpool target in surprise deal

  03-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mo Salah teams up with unreal Liverpool target in surprise dealMohamed Salah is now teaming up with a Liverpool target. It's a shock deal and one that could transform his new side.Mo Salah left Liverpool in the summer and he's now a Trabzonspor player. Though, things haven't started particularly well and the Turkish side are in a bit of turmoil.The Egyptian has started two league matches for his new club and that part of it is going well. He's scored two in one and one in the other - literally a
  
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• Guarino focused on the process as West Ham United look to build in 2026/2027

  03-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guarino focused on the process as West Ham United look to build in 2026/2027West Ham United head coach Rita Guarino says that she is focused on the process as her side look to build on the foundations that were put down in the second half of last season.The Hammers finished the 2025/2026 campaign in 10th position in the Barclays Women’s Super League table. The East Londoners struggled in the first half of the season but Guarino’s arrival in December sparked an upturn in results.When
  
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• Mullins pleased to bring competition to Newport squad

  03-09-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mullins was only appointed Newport County head coach on 31 July [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Hayden Mullins believes Newport County have strength in depth after a frantic end to the transfer window.Newport have added 15 players this summer, including six loanees, with Michael Adu-Poku, Kion Etete, Tanatswa Nyakuhwa and Matty Jacob all joining on deadline day.And County boss Mullins is welcoming tough selection decisions."It's a good problem to have. It's better to have more bodies with a lot of qua
  
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• Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio acquitted in case over alleged sex offence

  03-09-2026 19:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been cleared of charges related to sharing a video of sexual content without the victims' consent, a court on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria said.Prosecutors dropped the charges against Asencio and reduced their sentencing requests for three other former Real Madrid youth players after the victims told the court they had forgiven the defendants.The other three players, who were charged with recording and sharing sexual videos of two teenage women, one of
  
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• Jota misses out on Celtic's Euro squad along with three signings

  03-09-2026 19:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jota's return from long-term injury will come too late for the winger to play in upcoming Europa League games after the Portuguese was left out of Celtic's squad along with three of their summer signings.Joel van den Berg, the 19-year-old bought from PSV Eindhoven, and two on-loan Chelsea midfielders - forward Shim Mheuka and midfielder Landon Emenalo - also miss out after their arrivals this week.The 27-year-old Jota suffered a cruciate ligament injury in April 2025 but returned to training las
  
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• Lyon midfielder Mathys De Carvalho to sign for Al-Diriyah

  03-09-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon midfielder Mathys De Carvalho to sign for Al-DiriyahOlympique Lyonnais’ Mathys De Carvalho (21) is expected to sign for Al-Diriyah, according to reports in L’Équipe.Courted by several Saudi and Portuguese clubs, the midfielder is said to have been won over by the pitch from his future manager, Bruno Lage. At Al-Diriyah, who have been promoted to the top flight, De Carvalho will be reunited with other former Ligue 1 players such as Chancel Mbemba (32), Idrissa Gueye (36) a
  
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• 'Keeping our best players shows we mean business'

  03-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]QPR have made a strong start to the Championship season with only goal difference keeping them off the top of the early table.But can Julien Stephan keep the Rs challenging for a top-eight finish?We asked supporters for their views on the start to the campaign and here is a selection of what they have had to say:Finlay: I feel that because of the transfers we have made it means we have a squad depth we haven't had in years. Also with the current momentum and, touch wood, no injuries we coul
  
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• Whyte joins Ayr United on loan

  03-09-2026 19:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell midfielder Olly Whyte has joined Championship outfit Ayr United on loan until the end of the 2026/27 campaign. The 19-year-old spent last season on loan in the Scottish second tier with Stenhousemuir and will re-join Gary Naysmith at his new side Ayr. Whyte made his senior debut earlier this season against HB Torshavn in Motherwell's Conference League qualifier and has played a further seven games under new manager Alfred Johansson. "I want to wish Olly the very best for the season ah
  
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• Spurs omit Richarlison from Premier League squad

  03-09-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richarlison joined Tottenham from Everton in the summer of 2022 [Getty Images]Richarlison has been left out of Tottenham's Premier League squad.Spurs manager Roberto de Zerbi said last week the Brazil forward had asked to leave the club and he looked close to joining former club Everton before Tuesday's transfer deadline, but a deal fell through.The 29-year-old has now been left out the club's squad to play in top-flight games for the first half of the season.It is understood Richarlison does no
  
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• Liverpool have huge chance to rectify £47m mistake in January

  03-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have huge chance to rectify £47m mistake in JanuaryAndoni Iraola and Richard Hughes were expected to completely change Liverpool's first-team squad this season. The Reds' sporting director obviously had a very expensive summer last time around with many people thinking that Liverpool's business would be mostly done for the next couple of seasons.However, that has been far from the case with the Anfield almost breaking their transfer record with the new arrival of Bradley Barcola.
  
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• Beşiktaş have submitted offer to Como for Maxence Caqueret, but…

  03-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Beşiktaş have submitted offer to Como for Maxence Caqueret, but…Beşiktaş JK are reported to have submitted an offer – the amount of which has not been disclosed – to Como 1907 in their bid to sign Maxence Caqueret (26), according to information from L’Équipe.Determined to keep their midfielder, the Italian club – currently eighth in Serie A and set to compete in their first-ever Champions League campaign – are said to have rejected
  
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• 'The number of injuries is unacceptable'

  03-09-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views on Millwall's mixed start to the new Championship season.The Lions have gone from winning their opening two games without conceding a goal to losing their past two and shipping eight goals in the process.They have also sold star winger Femi Azeez to Brighton & Hove Albion.Millwall supporters have been having their say and here is a selection of their opinions:Ken: Last year we couldn't score goals and this year seems to be the same so I can't understand why we ha
  
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• 'Adonis' Gibbs-White's chance to shine - will Tuchel take notice?

  03-09-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Gibbs-White joined Nottingham Forest from Wolves in 2022 [Getty Images]Morgan Gibbs-White sent out a message last season. This term he is making sure it gets delivered.In May he was snubbed by Thomas Tuchel for England's World Cup squad and responded by scoring against Bournemouth on the final day.He celebrated by pointing to his chest and holding up both hands, in a nod to the number 10 shirt he wears - a clear statement to Tuchel.This season he has continued his form, scoring a penalty
  
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• Fylde sign Chesterfield's Butterfield on loan

  03-09-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luke Butterfield scored one goal for Accrington Stanley while on loan last season [Shutterstock]AFC Fylde have signed midfielder Luke Butterfield on loan from League Two side Chesterfield.The 22-year-old has made five first-team appearances for the Spireites since joining them in 2025.He spent the latter half of last season on loan at Accrington Stanley, where he made 13 League Two appearances."I'm really pleased to have joined the club," Butterfield told the club website. "It's a really good se
  
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• Mike Dean’s latest ego attack risks doing untold harm to referees

  03-09-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There’s a famous line in The Big Shortwhen a baffled Mark Baum, after hearing some finance bros casually admit to issuing fraudulent, high-risk loans to unqualified borrowers, asks his colleagues: “I don’t get it. Why are they confessing?”“They’re not confessing. They’re bragging,” comes the response.Naturally, people thought of this when ex-Premier League referee Mike Dean made his latest attempt to shove himself into the spotlight. On Jamie Vardy
  
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• Iraq World Cup midfielder Iqbal joins Dundee United from Utrecht

  03-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United have signed Iraq midfielder Zidane Iqbal from Utrecht, with manager Jim Goodwin hailing him as a player of "real pedigree" who "is off the back of a successful World Cup".‌The 23-year-old, who came through the youth ranks with Manchester United, had a year left of his contract with the Dutch club and has signed for two years with the Tannadice club, with an option of another 12 months."We feel he adds something different and can occupy different positions within our midfield r
  
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• 🚨Breaking: Marcos Llorente withdraws from the Spain squad

  03-09-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Breaking: Marcos Llorente withdraws from the Spain squadMarcos Llorente is retiring from the Spanish national team. The Atlético de Madrid player announced it unexpectedly on his Instagram profile.The world champion is hanging up his boots in international football at the age of 31 after a brief career with the national team that began in 2020."I’m aware that I’m still young and that, perhaps, if I kept doing things well, I would still have years left to keep playing
  
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• Scunthorpe re-sign Sellars-Fleming on loan

  03-09-2026 18:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ty Sellars-Fleming has made one Carabao Cup appearance for Hull City this season [Shutterstock]Scunthorpe United have re-signed forward Ty Sellars-Fleming on a season-long loan from Hull City.The 21-year-old came through the Iron's academy before joining the Tigers in 2023.He then returned for a spell on loan last season, during which he scored six goals in 16 appearances for the club.Sellars-Fleming then went on to spend the rest of the season on loan in League Two with Grimsby Town, scoring on
  
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• Roy Keane lands subtle dig at Liverpool star after recent struggles

  03-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roy Keane lands subtle dig at Liverpool star after recent strugglesFederico Chiesa’s Liverpool Future Faces More Questions After Roy Keane RemarkFederico Chiesa has become an easy talking point at Liverpool, and the latest debate around the Italian forward says plenty about where he currently stands in Andoni Iraola’s squad. After a summer that saw several familiar faces move on, Chiesa remains at Anfield, even though his own future had appeared far from certain.Liverpool have underg
  
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• Report: Chelsea have set their sights on move for 35-year-old veteran

  03-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea have set their sights on move for 35-year-old veteranChelsea Open Georginio Wijnaldum Talks After Enzo Fernandez ExitChelsea have moved quickly in the free-agent market, opening discussions with Georginio Wijnaldum after an abrupt and damaging end to their midfield plans. According to Caught Offside, the Blues have made contact as they search for a short-term solution following Enzo Fernandez’s £125m move to Manchester City.The timing is what gives this story its edge
  
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• Ismaila Sarr needs time to ‘digest’ collapse of move to Liverpool

  03-09-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ismaila Sarr will need time to “digest” the collapse of his proposed move to Liverpool, Crystal Palace head coach Pierre Sage has said.The Senegal international appeared to be closing in on a move to Anfield late in the transfer window before it fell apart late on. Now the 28-year-old, who was Palace’s top scorer last season, will remain at Selhurst Park.Sage said: “He has to digest for sure because it's a dream for a lot of players to play with this kind of club (Liverpo
  
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• Cabango poised for return as Swans prepare for Eom absence

  03-09-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Club captain Ben Cabango returned to Swansea City training on Thursday and could be in contention for Saturday's Welsh derby against Wrexham.Cabango has missed this week's wins over Derby County and Watford with a heel injury.But the centre-back may return to Vitor Matos' squad as they look to continue their impressive start to the new Championship season by overcoming Wrexham.Swansea also expect 17-year-old Jeremy Monga to be available for the Red Dragons' visit to the
  
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• 🚨 Official: Martinelli leaves Arsenal and joins Al-Hilal

  03-09-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Martinelli leaves Arsenal and joins Al-HilalTwo days after the market closed, and with the deal fitting within Saudi football’s timelines, Gabriel Martinelli has said goodbye to Arsenal.The Brazilian winger will play for Al-Hilal after they paid 70 million euros to the Premier League club, according to Fabrizio Romano and several specialized journalists.The player has signed a four-season contract and will play alongside Bounou, Koulibaly, Milinkovic-Savic and Ollie Wat
  
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• Arsenal sell Gabriel Martinelli for club record fee

  03-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal sell Gabriel Martinelli for club record feeGabriel Martinelli has signed a four-year deal in Saudi Arabia, with reports putting the total transfer package at up to €70 million.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesGabriel Martinelli’s time at Arsenal is officially over after the Brazilian completed a permanent move to Al-Hilal, ending a seven-year spell in north London.The 25-year-old had been with Arsenal since 2019 after signing for just £7m. Reports put the value of the de
  
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