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• Official: Fiorentina have fired Grosso after three straight defeats

  06-09-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Fiorentina have fired Grosso after three straight defeatsFiorentina have sensationally sacked coach Fabio Grosso after losing the opening three Serie A games of the season, amid reports of tension with director Fabio Paratici.The Viola certainly had a dismal start to the campaign, as they were crushed 4-0 by Roma, 3-0 at home by newly promoted Frosinone, and 2-1 at home by Torino on Saturday.That proved to be the final straw, although there were also reports of tension growing between
  
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• Confirmed line-ups for Cruz Azul 🆚 Santos Laguna

  07-09-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed line-ups for Cruz Azul 🆚 Santos LagunaThe current Mexican football champion hosts Santos Laguna at the Estadio Azteca for the Matchday 7 clash of the Mexican tournament.
  After a winless run, La Máquina picked up all three points away to Necaxa in the previous round, and today, in front of their fans, they are clear favorites to claim another victory.Santos are not responding and remain at the bottom of the overall standings, with just one point from eighteen available.Cr
  
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• Three things we learned from Arsenal's enthralling win vs lively Chelsea

  07-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LONDON — Arsenal and Chelsea put on a show in North London on Sunday, with the Premier League giants going toe-to-toe in a wonderful early-season spectacle. MORE — Arsenal v Chelsea recap | Player ratingsSo many intriguing tactical tweaks took place as Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea an early lead but Arsenal roared back with goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard to take the lead. The Gunners are now 10 games unbeaten against Chelsea in the Premier League, but this win was up in the
  
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• Hamburg’s Merlin Polzin accepts responsibility for personnel decisions after heavy Mainz defeat

  07-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hamburg’s Merlin Polzin accepts responsibility for personnel decisions after heavy Mainz defeatHamburger SV head coach Merlin Polzin offered no excuses after his heavily rebuilt side suffered a horrendous 0-5 home defeat to Mainz 05 on Sunday afternoon.Hamburg entered their first home Bundesliga fixture of the season looking to respond to their 2-0 opening-day defeat away at Borussia Dortmund. Instead, the afternoon developed into one of the club’s worst top-flight home performances
  
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• Report Thiago Motta ready for Fiorentina job after Grosso fired

  07-09-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Thiago Motta ready for Fiorentina job after Grosso firedThiago Motta is reportedly close to taking the Fiorentina job after Fabio Grosso’s dismissal, with Raffaele Palladino or Paolo Vanoli returns less likely candidates.FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Fabio Grosso manager of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Torino FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 5, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)T
  
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• Report Thiago Motta or Vanoli ready for Fiorentina job after Grosso fired

  07-09-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Thiago Motta or Vanoli ready for Fiorentina job after Grosso firedThiago Motta is reportedly close to taking the Fiorentina job after Fabio Grosso’s dismissal, with Raffaele Palladino or Paolo Vanoli returns also possible candidates.FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Fabio Grosso manager of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Torino FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 5, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Ge
  
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• Juventus message sent by Gatti and Conceicao: ‘Never give in, fight against everyone’

  06-09-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus message sent by Gatti and Conceicao: ‘Never give in, fight against everyone’Federico Gatti insists the late Juventus equaliser confirms his ‘history, as I never give in, I fight against everyone and everything,’ while Francisco Conceicao claims Milan ‘did nothing.’It was a dramatic night in Turin, as Alphadjo Cisse had opened the scoring somewhat against the run of play with a well-taken solo effort, controlling the Samuel Chukwueze cross-field pass a
  
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• Juventus end Amorim's winning start at Milan

  06-09-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italian Serie AJuventus 1 - 1 AC Milan FTFederico Gatti (right) was playing his first game of the season [Getty Images]Substitute Federico Gatti scored a stoppage-time goal to earn Juventus a draw against AC Milan and extend their unbeaten start to the Serie A season.Juve dominated the first half at Allianz Stadium and were denied by three fine saves from Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.The visitors took a surprise lead when Alphadjo Cisse became the first player to score against Juventus this sea
  
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• WSL investigating after Palace break substitution rules

  06-09-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lexi Lloyd-Smith scored the only goal of the game [Getty Images]The Women's Super League says an investigation is under way after Crystal Palace used four substitution windows in their win over Everton.A statement says that Palace "breached" the rules, adding that they only permit a maximum of three substitution opportunities per match.The Eagles made four separate substitutions in the 62nd, 83rd, 90th and 97th minute of Sunday's 1-0 victory at the Borough Sports Ground.The league confirmed the
  
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• 🚨 Three matchdays, first manager SACKED in Serie A

  06-09-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Three matchdays, first manager SACKED in Serie AACF Fiorentina have officially announced the dismissal of Fabio Grosso as first-team head coach. The decision comes after three straight defeats in the opening three Serie A matchdays, with Fiorentina rooted to the bottom of the table without a point.The Viola bench is now vacant in a start to the season that was already the club’s worst in 90 years. Grosso, who arrived in Florence this summer from Sassuolo, leaves the post just a f
  
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• £10m Leeds United Star Ruled Out Of Chelsea Cup Clash: Will It Affect Daniel Farke?

  06-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £10m Leeds United Star Ruled Out Of Chelsea Cup Clash: Will It Affect Daniel Farke?Leeds United return to Carabao Cup action when Daniel Farke’s side visit Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Brighton. Leeds United remain unbeaten after four matches, but three players will miss.MOT Leeds News, in a report by assistant editor Mark Smith, says Ilia Gruev has only a 25 per cent chance of returning after his lengthy absence, while Joe Rodon and Mateo Joseph rema
  
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• 🚨 Shock at Fiorentina, Grosso sacked, 3 straight defeats prove fatal

  06-09-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Shock at Fiorentina, Grosso sacked, 3 straight defeats prove fatalFabio Grosso’s spell in charge of Fiorentina is already over. After defeats against Roma, Frosinone, and Torino in the first three Serie A matchdays, the Viola club has decided to change head coach.Watch all Serie BKT matches live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!The decision came in the evening, after hours of reflection. Fiorentina officially announced that Grosso had been
  
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• 🚨 Fiorentina shock, Grosso sacked: official after 3 straight losses

  06-09-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Fiorentina shock, Grosso sacked: official after 3 straight lossesFabio Grosso’s spell on the Fiorentina bench is already over. After defeats to Roma, Frosinone, and Torino in the first three Serie A matchdays, the Viola club has decided to change head coach.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!The decision came in the evening, after hours of reflection. Fiorentina officially announced that Grosso had been relieve
  
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• 🚨 Ponzio keeps it unchanged: River's XI vs Independiente Rivadavia

  06-09-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Ponzio keeps it unchanged: River's XI vs Independiente RivadaviaRiver host Independiente Rivadavia of Mendoza at the Monumental for the eighth round of Zone B of the Torneo Clausura.
  Here is how the two teams line up today:River Plate: S. Beltrán; Montiel, Martínez Quarta, Otamendi, Acuña; Vera, Andrada, Galván; Almada, Correa and Driussi.Ponzio keeps the same lineup that beat Banfield last weekend.Independiente Rivadavia: to be confirmed.This article was tr
  
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• 📋 Corinthians and Chapecoense name their line-ups

  06-09-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Corinthians and Chapecoense name their line-upsIt’s Brasileirão 2026 Sunday (6) at Neo Química Arena.Corinthians and Chapecoense face off starting at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time.A match valid for round 26 of the competition.Wagner do Nascimento Magalhães (RJ) is the referee. Amazon Prime will broadcast it. 
  Standings situation 📊Timão started Sunday in 11th place with 32 points. They are looking to bounce back after three strai
  
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• When Man City call you don't say no - Ndiaye

  06-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iliman Ndiaye attempted eight dribbles on his Manchester City debut against Coventry, more than any other player [Getty Images]Iliman Ndiaye says "you don't say no" when Manchester City come calling, and playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.The 26-year-old could have gone to Tottenham but made a £60m move from Everton to City on transfer deadline day and was thrown straight into the starting XI for his new side in a 1-0 Premier League victory over Coventry at the weekend.In
  
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• Iliman Ndiaye explains why he turned down Tottenham for Manchester City

  06-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iliman Ndiaye has explained why he turned down Tottenham to join Manchester City by saying his determination to play Champions League football counted against Spurs. The Senegalese winger completed a £60m move from Everton to City on deadline day but only after Tottenham were the first to bid for him. Spurs were discussing a £60m move for Ndiaye – with Richarlison returning to Everton for £35m in a separate deal – but as soon as City showed an interest, the former S
  
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• 📝 Espanyol and Sevilla draw in a dramatic finale

  06-09-2026 23:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📝 Espanyol and Sevilla draw in a dramatic finaleRCD Espanyol and Sevilla FC drew 1-1 in a match marked by Sangante’s sending-off in the 55th minute.The Seville side took the lead with a goal from Lucas Stassin in the 84th minute, but the home team equalised in stoppage time through Marcos Fernández in the 97th minute.The draw leaves a bittersweet feeling for both teams. Sevilla saw a victory that seemed almost secured slip away after playing more than half an hour with ten m
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Juventus cannot ask permission from Milan, I stick with Kolo Muani’

  06-09-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Juventus cannot ask permission from Milan, I stick with Kolo Muani’Luciano Spalletti insists Juventus need to ‘not ask permission or wait to be invited’ after a 1-1 draw with Milan, but also assures he’s ‘staying with Randal Kolo Muani’ to the end.It was a tough test in Turin, as Francisco Conceicao forced several saves and hit the woodwork, but Milan had taken the lead through Alphadjo Cisse’s solo strike, the only genuine Rossoneri op
  
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• Ligue 1 Side Reveal Why They Took Underperforming West Ham Player: Right Choice For The Hammers?

  06-09-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 Side Reveal Why They Took Underperforming West Ham Player: Right Choice For The Hammers?RC Lens have revealed the thinking behind their deadline-day move for the 26-year-old defender, Jean-Clair Todibo, whose career in England had stalled badly. West Ham United paid close to €40m for him to Nice, yet Lens still brought him back to France without taking on a permanent transfer. L’Équipe reported comments from Lens general manager Benjamin Parrot, with Sport Witness carry
  
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• Near disaster: Richard Hughes stopped from causing Liverpool catastrophe

  06-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Near disaster: Richard Hughes stopped from causing Liverpool catastropheRichard Hughes was prevented from causing a catastrophe at Liverpool. A near miss and we couldn't be more grateful.Richard Hughes is out as Liverpool sporting director. He joined the club in 2024 in the wake of Jurgen Klopp's exit, overseeing the Reds' direction ever since.He's been the one hiring and firing the coaches. He's decided who left, he's decided who arrived. And to say the jury is out on the work he's done would b
  
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• Amorim: ‘Milan didn’t deserve to win, or Juventus didn’t deserve to lose’

  06-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim: ‘Milan didn’t deserve to win, or Juventus didn’t deserve to lose’Ruben Amorim admits Milan ‘didn’t deserve to win, or more like Juventus didn’t deserve to lose’ after their 1-1 draw in Turin. ‘We need to move more and be braver.’The Rossoneri had struggled to create any genuine scoring opportunities in Turin and thanked first Mike Maignan, then the frame of the goal for keeping out Francisco Conceicao.TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEM
  
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• Player Ratings: Juventus 1-1 Milan – Italians in the spotlight

  06-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Player Ratings: Juventus 1-1 Milan – Italians in the spotlightPlayers coming off the bench made the difference for both Juventus and Milan tonight as Alphadjo Cisse and Federico Gatti scored a goal each, while Samuel Chukwueze and Teun Koopmeiners provided the assists in a 1-1 draw.Juventus 1-1 Milan player ratingsJuventus: Vicario 5.5; Kalulu 4.5, Bremer 6.5, Lucumí 6, Çelik 6 (88′ Gatti 7); Locatelli 5.5, Douglas Luiz 5.5 (75′ Woltemade 6); Conceiçã
  
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• 28-Year-Old Earns O’Neill Praise After St Mirren Win: How Important Is He For The Club?

  06-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  28-Year-Old Earns O’Neill Praise After St Mirren Win: How Important Is He For The Club?Celtic’s 28-year-old defender Liam Scales endured a strange night at St Mirren, yet finished it as one of Martin O’Neill’s key performers in a 2-1 comeback win on Saturday. Scales conceded a penalty after the ball struck his hand, allowing Nikolas Agrafiotis to put the hosts ahead in the 22nd minute. Six minutes after half-time, though, he repaired the damage by rising above the defence
  
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• Santos beat Inter, who stay mired in the Brasileirão bottom four

  06-09-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Santos beat Inter, who stay mired in the Brasileirão bottom fourSantos can breathe a little easier.Internacional, meanwhile, continues to struggle — and the situation keeps getting worse.After running riot in the first half, Peixe saw their opponents respond, but still came away with a 3-2 win over Colorado right at Beira-Rio this Sunday (6).Further deepening the poor run of the team from Rio Grande do Sul in front of 23,748 fans in attendance.Many Internacional supporters left the
  
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• 🎥 Santos beat Inter, who stay stuck in the Brasileirão bottom four

  06-09-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Santos beat Inter, who stay stuck in the Brasileirão bottom fourSantos can breathe a little easier.Internacional, meanwhile, continues to go through a crisis — and it keeps getting worse.With a dominant first half, Peixe saw the opponent react, but still beat Colorado 3-2 right at Beira-Rio this Sunday (6).Extending the poor run of the team from Rio Grande do Sul in front of 23,748 fans in attendance.Many Colorado supporters left the stadium while the first half was still
  
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• Flamengo beat Remo, go top and pile pressure on Palmeiras

  06-09-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flamengo beat Remo, go top and pile pressure on PalmeirasFlamengo beat Remo 1-0 this Sunday (6) at Mangueirão and moved to the top of the Brasileirão standings — at least temporarily.Samuel Lino scored the decisive goal. Fla reached 54 points. Palmeiras have 52, but they face Botafogo later today at 6:30 p.m. in Rio de Janeiro.If Palmeiras lose or draw, Flamengo will finish Matchday 26 as LEADERS.
  Upcoming matches 🗓️Flamengo will now turn their attention to the
  
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• Live: Juventus vs. Milan post-match show from the Allianz Stadium

  06-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Live: Juventus vs. Milan post-match show from the Allianz StadiumLorenzo Bettoni reports from the Allianz Stadium in Turin alongside SempreMilan’s Ben Dixon to examine Sunday’s 1-1 draw between Juventus and Milan.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelAlphadjo Cisse and Mario Gila celebrate Milan’s goal against Juventus (@seriea_en)TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 06: Federico Gatti of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during
  
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• Fiorentina’s Fabio Grosso handed 3 games to save job after poor start to the season

  06-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina’s Fabio Grosso handed 3 games to savejob after poor start to the seasonSerie A side Fiorentina spent significantly in the summer transfer window but are yet to register a win, having picked up a 2-1 loss to Torino on Saturday. Despite that, Fabio Grosso is hanging on to his job.La Gazzetta dello Sport – via ViolaNews, report that the Fiorentina ownership isn’t happy with how the season has started. They believe investments have been made to change the course of the c
  
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• Chelsea plot early move for Scott - Monday's gossip

  06-09-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea plot early move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, Chelsea winger Pedro Neto attracts interest, and Manchester United and Newcastle United inquire about Christopher Nkunku. Chelsea want to secure the signing of Bournemouth's highly-rated midfielder Alex Scott now, with a view to the 23-year-old arriving next summer, after having a £60m bid rejected in the recent transfer window. (Teamtalk)Arsenal, Manchester City and Al-Hilal are interested in Chelsea winger Pedro Neto and coul
  
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