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• New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha

  10-07-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vozinha made seven saves against Spain to preserve a clean sheet [Getty Images]After winning plaudits across the globe for his World Cup performances with Cape Verde, goalkeeper Vozinha has another honour - with a newly discovered species of sea slug being named after him.The small red mollusc was discovered by biologist Jesus Ortea in the Caribbean, and he opted to name it after the 40-year-old star of the tiny nation's campaign.It now has the name Aldisa vozinha.Cape Verde are the second small
  
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• No Balogun, no problem: Everton forget transfer shambles with dramatic Man United draw

  06-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forget, for a minute, the signing Everton did not make and concentrate on ones they did. Their deadline day ended in shambolic fashion but the last buy they made conjured a spectacular, sensational end to his debut. The consensus was that they lost the transfer window. Yet when they were losing against Manchester United, two newcomers delivered a draw in glorious fashion.First to equalise was Tyrique George, proof that, while Everton left some of their business too late in the summer, they got m
  
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• Everton 2-2 Manchester United: What Moyes said

  06-09-2026 18:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton boss David Moyes, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "I did [on if Everton decided a point], but it looked as if it wasn't going to be the case. We opened up a bit at the end as well, and Manchester United were countering. We had a couple of good defensive moments to stop them from making it three, but overall, we deserved to get that second goal, and it was an unbelievable goal as well.On what he said in the Everton pre-match day programme: "I never doubted it [togetherness] from the fan
  
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• Are you happy with the Vardy signing?

  06-09-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Striker Jamie Vardy has returned to English football after signing for Burnley on a one-year deal.The 39-year-old was a free agent after leaving Italian club Cremonese at the end of last season following 13 years with Leicester City previously.Vardy has won the Premier League, FA Cup and the Championship twice in a career in which he has scored 324 senior goals in 727 games. Burnley fans, are you happy with the signing of Vardy?What are your expectations for Vardy this season?
  
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• Fermin 10, Yamal 10 | Valencia 0-5 Barcelona: Player Ratings

  06-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fermin 10, Yamal 10 | Valencia 0-5 Barcelona: Player RatingsBarcelona’s dominance in La Liga continued at the Mestalla last night as they tore Valencia apart with a commanding performance away from home.Hansi Flick went all out with his starting lineup, bringing all the stars to the field from the get-go. The result was absolute champagne football which Valencia did not stand a chance against.Pedri and Rodri’s silky smooth combination in midfield, Fermin Lopez’s brilliant perfo
  
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• 📈 Kai Havertz justifies Arsenal starting place with impressive scoring run

  06-09-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📈 Kai Havertz justifies Arsenal starting place with impressive scoring runWhen Arsenal need a goal, Kai Havertz is often the one to step up to the task.
  The Gunners were left stunned at the Emirates on Sunday as London rivals Chelsea stormed into an early lead inside two minutes. It just had to be Morgan Rogers, who was linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer, to score the decisive goal.
  However, in the spirit of Champions, the early setback did not deter Mikel Arteta's side, and the
  
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• Analysis: Reds must tighten up at back

  06-09-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Manchester United fans could hardly believe what they were watching as Ainsley Maitland-Niles produced the best moment of his Premier League career.The season might only be three weeks old, but it has been a painful campaign for United supporters.United lost at newly promoted Hull City on the opening weekend of the season, and their failure to win on the road has come as a result of a defence that is being breached too easily.In addition to conceding twice at the KCOM and Hill
  
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• Analysis: Depleted Toffees show their fight

  06-09-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The build-up to this match was dominated by conversations about who Everton failed to sign in the transfer window.Since their last league match - a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth eight days ago - they had sold attackers Iliman N'Diaye and Beto, while Nathan Patterson joined Torino.Their departures, plus Everton's failure to bring in reinforcements - a deal for Folarin Balogun fell apart in the final minutes of the window - have left David Moyes with only 18 senior outfield players until
  
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• Why was Riccardo Calafiori’s goal disallowed by VAR during Arsenal vs Chelsea?

  06-09-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Riccardo Calafiori appeared to have equalised early in the first half of a thrilling Premier League London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea, only to end up frustrated when VAR intervened to disallow the goal.It had taken less than two minutes for Chelsea to grab a surprise lead at the Emirates Stadium, with Morgan Rogers producing a sublime finish to stun the reigning champions.Arsenal failed to adequately clear a launched free kick from Reece James, which eventually fell at the feet of Rogers
  
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• Real Madrid duo in contention to enter squad for Inter Milan match

  06-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid duo in contention to enter squad for Inter Milan matchReal Madrid are set to kick off their Champions League campaign on Tuesday when they host Inter Milan at the Bernabeu.Jose Mourinho’s side will be looking to bounce back after suffering their first defeat of the season, a 1-0 loss to Real Betis last time out.And ahead of the crucial European opener, the Portuguese has received a timely boost, with Thiago Pitarch and Endrick both in contention to feature.Pitarch and Endrick b
  
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• Parrott strikes as Mbappé miss ends Madrid’s winning start

  06-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Parrott strikes as Mbappé miss ends Madrid’s winning startReal Madrid suffered their first defeat since José Mourinho’s return as coach, losing 1-0 away to Real Betis in La Liga on Friday. Troy Parrott, an Irish striker who joined Betis from AZ Alkmaar in the summer, struck the decisive goal in the 81st minute, and Kylian Mbappé then missed a stoppage-time penalty that would have earned Los Blancos a share of the points.Real Madrid lose after late Betis strike an
  
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• 'An extremely welcome three points for Pompey'

  06-09-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Fratton Park was an emotional place on Saturday afternoon with a perfectly observed reflection on the life and contributions to both the city and the football club of 'The Legend' Alan Knight, who we incredibly sadly lost this week.Pompey fittingly kept a clean sheet for the first time this season, just as Knightsie did as a teenager on his debut for the club in 1978.It was an extremely welcome three points after a rough couple of weeks of results. Fratton Park was at its loud, proud best i
  
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• ⏱️ Chelsea make Premier League history with another lightning-fast start

  06-09-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⏱️ Chelsea make Premier League history with another lightning-fast startMorgan Rogers continued his impressive start to life at Chelsea with another big moment against Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday.
  With just two minutes gone, the ball fell kindly to the former Aston Villa man and he struck the ball into the bottom corner to put his side in front.It means Xabi Alonso's men have taken the lead inside the first five minutes of all of their Premier League matches so far this season
  
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• Roma and Atalanta directors involved in heated exchange after thrilling game

  06-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma and Atalanta directors involved in heated exchange after thrilling gameSerie A side Roma picked up a dramatic 2-1 win over Atalanta on Saturday but after the tie, something chaotic ensued between the two clubs off the pitch.La Dea had led the game for a vast majority of the second half but Roma kept pushing. They got late goals from Matias Soule and Mario Hermoso, turning the tie around in a matter of minutes.Corriere dello Sport – via CM, report that things took an ugly turn between
  
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• Report: Manchester United in talks over Janaury midfield move

  06-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United in talks over Janaury midfield moveManchester United Continue Louis Page Talks as Leicester Deal Edges Towards JanuaryManchester United’s transfer planning appears to have shifted quickly from summer execution to winter positioning, with Louis Page now emerging as one of the most intriguing names on their medium-term agenda. According to Manchester Evening News, discussions with Leicester City remain active over a move for the 18-year-old, and there is a growing s
  
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• Gattuso ‘cannot pretend’ fan absence ‘doesn’t have an impact’ at Lazio

  06-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gattuso ‘cannot pretend’ fan absence ‘doesn’t have an impact’ at LazioGennaro Gattuso admits Lazio are being affected by the absence of their supporters, insisting it would be “hypocritical” to claim otherwise ahead of Monday’s Serie A clash with Udinese.The Biancocelesti have made a perfect start to the 2026-27 Serie A campaign, winning both of their opening matches, and will look to maintain that record when they travel to Udinese on Monday.Howev
  
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• Shaw And Mbeumo Get 7.5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Lackluster Draw Vs Everton

  06-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shaw And Mbeumo Get 7.5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Lackluster Draw Vs EvertonManchester United clashed heads with Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a win on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a decent start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.Bryan Mbeumo scored the opening goal for the visitors in the 47th minute before Tyrique George equalised for Everton with a great effort in the
  
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• ‘Why not dream about it’ – PSG midfielder Fabián Ruiz on chances of winning the Ballon d’Or

  06-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Why not dream about it’ – PSG midfielder Fabián Ruiz on chances of winning the Ballon d’OrThe World Cup, the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, Ligue 1: whether with Paris Saint-Germain or with Spain, Fabián Ruiz (30) has won almost everything in recent months. Enough, at any rate, for the midfielder to start dreaming of winning the most prestigious of individual honours. The Ballon d’Or, in short.“It’s a dream for any footballer to be
  
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• Stevenage sign forward Turhan on loan

  06-09-2026 17:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stevenage have signed forward Tugra Turhan on a season-long loan from Turkish Super Lig side Istanbul Basaksehir.The 19-year-old arrived at Basaksehir from Swiss top flight club Grasshopper last year.Turhan was born in Switzerland, but has represented both the Swiss and Turkish national teams at youth level.He has made eight senior career appearances, featuring for Grasshopper in the 2024-25 campaign, scoring one goal.
  
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• Soule’s father pens touching message: “You’ve worked hard for moments like this.”

  06-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Soule’s father pens touching message: “You’ve worked hard for moments like this.”It was a night to remember for Matias Soulé, the star of the match against Atalanta thanks to a late goal. A crucial goal that sent the Olimpico into a frenzy, with over 67,000 fans in the stands celebrating the Argentine talent after his decisive strike in injury time. As he celebrated, not only the joy of a crucial victory but also tears came. It was an emotion that reflected the pla
  
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• BUNDESLIGA PLAYER RATINGS | Hamburg 0-5 Mainz – Mainz move into fourth after a dominant win against Hamburg

  06-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BUNDESLIGA PLAYER RATINGS | Hamburg 0-5 Mainz – Mainz move into fourth after a dominant win against HamburgMerlin Polzin led his new-look Hamburg side out for their first home league fixture at the Volksparkstadion on Sunday afternoon, hosting a Mainz team with a familiar feel to them.As Nicolai Remberg and Nadiem Amiri led their teams onto the pitch, Hamburg’s Nordtribüne paid a touching tribute to the late Kevin Keegan with a wonderful choreo before kick-off. The Englishman, r
  
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• Barcelona defender may return to action vs Levante after big injury against Valencia

  06-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender may return to action vs Levante after big injury against ValenciaStarting ahead of Jules Kounde at right-back, Eric Garcia’s afternoon against Valencia was cut short after a collision with teammate Rodri.The two players collided around the halfway point of the first-half, with Rodri’s head smashing into Garcia’s nose.The defender couldn’t soldier through the pain and was subbed off at around 29th minute, with Kounde coming on to replace him at right-bac
  
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• Traore on the way to Wolves, confirms Peixoto

  06-09-2026 17:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bertrand Traore made 12 appearances for Sunderland last season - but only two of them after the turn of the year[Rex Features]Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto has confirmed speculation linking the Championship promotion hopefuls with a move for former Aston Villa winger Bertrand Traore.The 31-year-old Burkina Faso internationalis a free agent, without a club after spending last season at Sunderland. "It's going to happen," Peixoto told BBC Radio WM, speaking after Sunday's 2-2 draw with BirminghamCity
  
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• Player Ratings: Ainsley Maitland-Niles scores screamer as Everton rescue late point against Man United

  06-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Player Ratings: Ainsley Maitland-Niles scores screamer as Everton rescue late point against Man UnitedEverton 2-2 Manchester United: Player Ratings as Late Drama Denies CarrickEverton emerged from a bruising week with something tangible to celebrate as Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his debut with a stoppage-time equaliser in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium.For David Moyes, it was a point that carried considerably more emotional weight than most September d
  
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• Which sub had biggest impact? Everton v Man Utd player ratings

  06-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Benjamin Sesko scored after coming off the bench with 20 minutes remaining [Getty Images]Ainsley Maitland-Niles crashed home a thunderous long-range shot as Everton scored in stoppage time to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United.Here's how I rated the players and you can see how you scored them below.What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?Maitland-Niles stunner earns Everton point against Man UtdEvertonJordan Pickford: Not the busiest afternoon for the England keeper - might have done b
  
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• George Gets 8, Tarkowski With 7.5 | Everton Players Rated In Last-Gasp Draw Vs Manchester United

  06-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  George Gets 8, Tarkowski With 7.5 | Everton Players Rated In Last-Gasp Draw Vs Manchester UnitedEverton entertained Manchester United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Toffees made a decent start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a 0-0 scoreline.Bryan Mbeumo scored the opener in the 47th minute before Tyrique George equalised for the Merseyside club with a brilliant strike in the 83rd minu
  
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• FIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027 amid concerns over leadership

  06-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino intends to stand for re-election for a fourth term amid significant controversy regarding his tenure. “The FIFA President announced in April that he will stand for re-election in 2027,” said a statement released by the organization, via the BBC. “Of course, nothing has changed. Mr. Infantino will be standing for re-election.”Infantino was asked by reporters at the Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland if he intended to resign
  
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• Ainsley Maitland-Niles' sensational upper-90 Everton equalizer defies Manchester United

  06-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What a way to introduce yourself to Everton, Ainsley Maitland-Niles.The 29-year-old had just joined the Toffees this week and subbed into the game for the final throes as Everton looked for its second equalizer of Sunday's Week 3 match versus Manchester United.He sure did that, lashing a Goal of the Season contender from outside the box in the sixth minute of stoppage time.MORE — Everton 2-2 Man United recap, highlights, analysis"It's amazing," Maitland-Niles said after the game. "Everyone
  
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• 🎥 He's lost the plot: Madrid fans rage over elbow on academy player

  06-09-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 He's lost the plot: Madrid fans rage over elbow on academy playerReal Madrid C, in the Segunda Federación, can hardly believe it. The referee in the match against Atlético Albacete only showed Javi Navarro a yellow card for an elbow on Gabri Valero that, judging by the footage, deserved a straight red.Gabri Valero, who was on the receiving end of the incident, had to be treated by the medical staff, although he was able to continue the match.The replay shows Navarro strik
  
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• Roma and Atalanta battle via statements on nasty D’Amico vs. Percassi row

  06-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma and Atalanta battle via statements on nasty D’Amico vs. Percassi rowAtalanta and Roma have released statements following the bitter argument between directors and former colleagues Luca Percassi and Tony D’Amico following the dramatic Serie A match.The Giallorossi scored twice in stoppages to overturn the Ederson strike, as Mario Hermoso and Matias Soulé secured a 2-1 victory at the Stadio Olimpico.There was tension at the final whistle, including a red card for Dea midfi
  
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