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• Michael Olise wants to move to Real Madrid

  15-07-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Olise wants to move to Real MadridWith France now eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, focus will once again turn to Michael Olise’s future at club level. As per a report from Foot Mercato, the France international wants to complete a move to Real Madrid this summer. When evoking Olise’s future, Bayern Munich have been unequivocal in saying that the playmaker is not for sale. Foot Mercato understands, however, that the truth is more nuanced. Whils
  
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• Amorim: ‘Milan ready for Juventus, no difference between big and small games’

  05-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim: ‘Milan ready for Juventus, no difference between big and small games’Ruben Amorim believes that his Milan squad are in the best possible place ahead of their first big test of the Serie A season away against Juventus on Saturday evening, but insists that he does not feel the pressure heading into the clash against the Old Lady, as the ‘big matches are the same as the small ones’.Amorim previews Juventus vs. MilanAmorim’s Serie A career has got off to the per
  
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• Carlisle's Macadam injures hamstring doing backheel

  05-09-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There have been some weird and wonderful ways for footballers to get injured over the years and now Carlisle United's Harvey Macadam can join the list.The midfielder was back in his first training session, recovering from a thigh injury that delayed his start to the new season.In chasing to keep a ball in play, the 25-year-old went to backheel it back onto the pitch and ended up suffering a hamstring injury."He's done quite a bit of damage, so he's going to be quite a few weeks," Carlisle head c
  
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• Barcelona adopt new La Masia transfer plan to keep control of young players

  05-09-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona adopt new La Masia transfer plan to keep control of young playersBarcelona have adopted a noticeably different approach to managing their La Masia talent this summer, moving away from a heavy reliance on loan deals and instead prioritising permanent exits that allow the club to retain control over their former academy players.According to SPORT, Deco and Barcelona’s sporting department recognised that several young players faced limited opportunities under Hansi Flick because of
  
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• 🚨 Athletic-Atleti XIs: Nico Williams starts, Simeone unchanged!

  05-09-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Athletic-Atleti XIs: Nico Williams starts, Simeone unchanged!Athletic Club and Atlético de Madrid face off this Saturday in a very enticing match at San Mamés.
  Los Colchoneros are debuting a new kit.Here is how both teams line up for the match...ATHLETIC CLUB XIRobert Navarro, Nico Williams and De Galarreta start.ATLÉTICO DE MADRID XISimeone sticks with the same XI from Sevilla.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the or
  
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• 🚨 Manchester City-Coventry XIs: Ndiaye debuts, Foden on bench!

  05-09-2026 14:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Manchester City-Coventry XIs: Ndiaye debuts, Foden on bench!Manchester City and Coventry face off on Matchday 3 of the Premier League.
  Here’s how both teams line up...MANCHESTER CITY XIThe big news is Ndiaye coming into the starting lineup.Phil Foden is on the bench.COVENTRY CITY XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• 🚨 Manchester City-Coventry line-ups: Ndiaye debuts; Foden benched!

  05-09-2026 14:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Manchester City-Coventry line-ups: Ndiaye debuts; Foden benched!Manchester City and Coventry face off on Matchday 3 of the Premier League.
  Here is how both teams line up...MANCHESTER CITY XIThe big news is Ndiaye coming into the starting lineup.Phil Foden is on the bench.COVENTRY CITY XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Manchester City & Coventry City have confirmed their starting lineups

  05-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City & Coventry City have confirmed their starting lineupsManchester City and Coventry City have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of today’s Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium. Today’s match is the third fixture of both teams’ 2026-27 Premier League campaigns. Enzo Maresca’s side enters today’s match after winning their first two league fixtures of the season. Frank Lampard’s side have lost their first two games of the season and
  
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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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• David Moyes responds to Everton’s reported deadline day rejection

  05-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Moyes responds to Everton’s reported deadline day rejectionDavid Moyes Dismisses James Garner to Chelsea Rumours as Everton Squad Issues MountDavid Moyes has shut down the suggestion that Chelsea tried to sign James Garner on Deadline Day, and he did it without any ambiguity. The Everton manager was asked directly about claims of a late move from Stamford Bridge and his answer left no room for interpretation.“What was said was completely untrue, so I don’t know where that
  
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• Manchester United eye January move for Real Madrid midfielder

  05-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United eye January move for Real Madrid midfielderAlthough he has remained an important part of the team since his arrival at Real Madrid, the midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has also found himself being linked with a move away from the Merengue club at times.This was the case during the last summer transfer window, when the Premier League side Manchester United were reportedly keenly interested in him, even though he had renewed his contract with Los Blancos only a few months ago.Real
  
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• 🚨 Hoffenheim-Dortmund XIs: Sabitzer benched, wonderkid starts!

  05-09-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Hoffenheim-Dortmund XIs: Sabitzer benched, wonderkid starts!Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund face off on Matchday 2 of the Bundesliga after Kovac’s side won last week and following TSG’s defeat to Cologne.
  HOFFENHEIM XIBORUSSIA DORTMUND XISabitzer is on the bench. Filippo Mané starts.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Serie A Liveblog: Fiorentina vs. Torino, Inter vs. Napoli, Roma vs. Atalanta

  05-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Liveblog: Fiorentina vs. Torino, Inter vs. Napoli, Roma vs. AtalantaThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from Saturday’s Serie A matches as struggling Fiorentina host winless Torino, reigning champions Inter take on Massimiliano Allegri whilst Roma and Atalanta go head to head at the Stadio Olimpico.We get underway with Fiorentina vs. Torino at 14.00 BST, followed by Inter vs. Nap
  
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• Lewis Steele names two Liverpool transfers to watch out for in 2027

  05-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Steele names two Liverpool transfers to watch out for in 2027Liverpool Interest in Lamine Camara and Yankuba Minteh Raises 2027 QuestionsLiverpool have barely closed the book on one transfer window and attention is already turning towards Lamine Camara and Yankuba Minteh.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters, Lewis Steele discussed reports linking Liverpool with both players for future windows, while warning how quickly transfer plans can change.The most intriguing
  
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• Kylian Mbappe’s penalty problem exposed after Real Madrid defeat to Betis

  05-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe’s penalty problem exposed after Real Madrid defeat to BetisKylian Mbappe’s blistering start to the season has already hit its first bump, with the Real Madrid forward’s missed penalty against Real Betis exposing an area of his game that has historically been less reliable.Mbappe had given Madrid fans plenty of reasons for optimism in the opening weeks. He scored a hat-trick against Real Sociedad before finding the net again against Malaga, making it four goal
  
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• 🚨 Torino v Fiorentina line-ups: Perri and Njie start, Simeone OUT 😳

  05-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Torino v Fiorentina line-ups: Perri and Njie start, Simeone OUT 😳Serie A Saturday gets underway with Torino-Fiorentina, the 3 p.m. kickoff. At the Olimpico Grande Torino, the points at stake are hugely important. After changing a lot over the summer - especially Fiorentina - and starting again with two new coaches, both teams have begun in the worst possible way, with two defeats in as many matches.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for j
  
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• 🚨 Torino v Fiorentina line-ups: Perri and Njie start, Beto and Vlasic...

  05-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Torino v Fiorentina line-ups: Perri and Njie start, Beto and Vlasic...Serie A Saturday gets underway with Torino-Fiorentina, the 3 PM kickoff. At the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, the points up for grabs are hugely important. After making major changes in the summer — especially Fiorentina — and starting over with two new coaches, both teams have begun in the worst possible way, with two defeats in as many matches.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFoot
  
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• 🚨 Fiorentina v Torino line-ups: Perri and Njie start, Simeone OUT 😳

  05-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Fiorentina v Torino line-ups: Perri and Njie start, Simeone OUT 😳Serie A Saturday gets underway with Torino-Fiorentina, the 3 p.m. kickoff. At the Franchi, the points at stake are hugely important. After changing a lot over the summer - especially the Viola - and starting again under two new coaches, both teams have begun in the worst possible way, with two defeats in as many matches.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99
  
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• 💪 Never seen before: VfB stars break club record!

  05-09-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💪 Never seen before: VfB stars break club record!Offensive records are talked about a lot, often, and with great enthusiasm — and usually the players involved are naturally operating up front, in the number ten role, or on the wings.In Friday night’s opening matchday game between VfB Stuttgart and FC Cologne (final score: 4–1), however, it was two Swabian defenders who shone in attack! In fact, they did so well that they set a club record.Maxi Mittelstädt and Josha
  
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• Costacurta believes two Serie A sides will surprise a few in the Champions League

  05-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Costacurta believes two Serie A sides will surprise a few in the Champions LeagueAlessandro Costacurta has given his predictions ahead of the start of the Champions League, believes that one of six or seven sides are able to win it, including Inter, and that Como are set to be the surprise package of this season’s competition.Costacurta tips Inter and Como for Champions League success in 2026-27The legendary former Milan defender and Sky Sport Italia regular shared his thoughts ahead of th
  
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• Hughes steps down as Liverpool sporting director

  05-09-2026 13:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  \n\nRichard Hughes joined Liverpool as sporting director in June 2024 [Getty Images]\nLiverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has stepped down and is set to join Saudi side Al Hilal.Hughes had only been at the club since June 2024, after moving from a similar position at Bournemouth, and his exit had been expected with his contract set to expire in June 2027.In the summer he oversaw a transfer spend of about £200m, including the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain."I'll alw
  
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• Mourinho’s decision to substitute Real Madrid’s best player vs Real Betis sparks confusion

  05-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho’s decision to substitute Real Madrid’s best player vs Real Betis sparks confusionArda Guler’s substitution in Real Madrid’s 0-1 defeat to Real Betis looked strange from the outside, and the numbers make the decision even harder to understand.According to AS, the Turkish international was Real Madrid’s leading chance-creator at La Cartuja, producing seven opportunities for his teammates. He was also the second-best outfield player for ball recoveries, w
  
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• Wonderkid will replace Alexander Isak, he can't stop scoring

  05-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wonderkid will replace Alexander Isak, he can't stop scoringAn exciting wonderkid looks destined to replace Alexander Isak. The Swede may end up justifying his massive transfer fee but at the moment expectations at Liverpool are not at an all-time high.Compared to this time last year when the whole fanbase was buzzing after landing an absolute superstar and schooling Newcastle by getting Hugo Ekitike as well.A year later, Isak hasn't hit the ground running. He may have scored against Nottingham
  
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• Report: Arsenal already considering £68m offer for La Liga forward

  05-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal already considering £68m offer for La Liga forwardArsenal Weigh £80m Raphinha Move as January Transfer Window Plan Takes ShapeArsenal are understood to be exploring a move for Barcelona winger Raphinha ahead of the January transfer window, with Fichajes reporting that the north London club are considering an offer worth around €80m for the Brazil international.The 29-year-old has emerged as a serious option after Arsenal ended the summer without adding another se
  
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• Official: Modric decides to continue playing with Croatia national team at 41

  05-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Modric decides to continue playing with Croatia national team at 41The Croatian football federation has confirmed that Milan star Luka Modric will continue representing his national team at the age of 41, despite reports that he was due to retire after a disappointing Serie A and World Cup campaign over the last few months.Veteran Modric will continue to represent Croatia for 2026-27 Nations LeagueModric, who will turn 41 next week, before the start of the next international break, has
  
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• “Still a lot to learn” – Alexander Isak reacts to Liverpool’s win over Ipswich Town

  05-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Still a lot to learn” – Alexander Isak reacts to Liverpool’s win over Ipswich TownAlexander Isak Fires Liverpool to First Win with Sharp Start at IpswichLiverpool needed a response and they got one quickly. A 2-0 win over Ipswich Town was settled inside nine minutes, with Alexander Isak doing the damage and Cody Gakpo supplying both assists. Simple enough on paper, decisive enough on the pitch.After a slow start to the season, Andoni Iraola wanted urgency from the first
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder determined to make major leap under Mourinho this season

  05-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder determined to make major leap under Mourinho this seasonReal Madrid were hit with a speed bump after their perfect start to the season, with Real Betis offering an important reality check to Jose Mourinho’s team.After three wins from three to start the season, Madrid ran into a resolute Betis side at the Villamarin in a game where the ball simply refused to go in for them.On the one occasion that it did, Carlos Espi’s sensational overhead strike was ruled out f
  
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• Newcastle trail Bournemouth in early PL kick off

  05-09-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle trail Bournemouth in early PL kick off2026-09-05T11:42:08ZGOAL! BOURNEMOUTH LEAD!Marcus Tavernier fires the visitors in front. A well-worked Bournemouth move and Tavernier catches out his marker to fire home from close range.Newcastle 0-1 Bournemouth 2026-09-05T11:36:29ZCHANCE!A free-kick for Bournemouth in the opening few minutes. Tavernier attempts to roll it into the net but Horníček makes a comfortable save.Newcastle 0-0 Bournemouth 2026-09-05T11:32:17ZKICK OF
  
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• Newcastle host Bournemouth in early PL kick off

  05-09-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle host Bournemouth in early PL kick off2026-09-05T11:17:42ZA reminder of team news from St James Park...Newcastle XI: Hornícek, Dedić, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Miley, González; Elanga, Willock, Barnes; WissaBournemouth XI: Petrović; Smith, Truffert, Alex Scott, Hill, Silva; Rayan, Adams, Evanilson, Kluivert, Tavernier 2026-09-05T11:06:50ZToday's matches...12:30pm kick off:Newcastle vs Bournemouth3pm kick offs:Brentford vs SunderlandNottingham Forest vs TottenhamM
  
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• Watch Arteta pre-Chelsea and Slegers pre-Brighton press conferences

  05-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch Arteta pre-Chelsea and Slegers pre-Brighton press conferencesArsenal Women begin their FA WSL campaign against Brighton on Sunday before Chelsea visit the Emirates to face the men’s side.Watch Arteta pre-Chelsea and Slegers pre-Brighton press conferences 3Arsenal women return to action this weekend as the FA WSL kicks off, with the Gunners playing Brighton on Sunday before the men’s side welcome Chelsea to the Emirates.Ahead of both games, both managers spoke to the media.You c
  
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