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• Official | Keito Nakamura completes Lyon switch

  02-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Keito Nakamura completes Lyon switchKeito Nakamura (26) has completed a move from Stade de Reims to Olympique Lyonnais, following the closure of the transfer window in France.Lyon lost Malick Fofana in the final moments of the summer transfer window. The Belgian was a key player for OL and one who needed replacing. A deal to sign Japan international Nakamura from Reims was not concluded before the closure of the transfer window on Tuesday evening. However, rules in France permit clubs
  
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• Arsenal set to complete move for 17 year old wonderkid

  03-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal set to complete move for 17 year old wonderkidArsenal Move for Andria Bartishvili Signals Smart Long-Term Transfer PlanningArsenal have moved again in the youth market, this time lining up a deal for Andria Bartishvili. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 17-year-old Georgian is travelling to London and is set to sign for the club this week. The agreement was settled last week, with the plan for Bartishvili to officially join Arsenal from June 2027, once he turns 18.This is the sort of tra
  
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• Iraola on team fitness, Barcola and 'starting stronger' at Ipswich

  03-09-2026 11:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Ipswich Town at Portman Road (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Joe Gomez is expected to resume training next week and should return to the squad before the September international break. Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley are further behind Gomez in the timescale of their returns. New signing Bradley Barcola "will definitely be available" for Friday's match if
  
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• Have your say: Can QPR challenge for promotion?

  03-09-2026 11:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC][Getty Images]It has been quite a start to the new Championship campaign for QPR.Julien Stephan's side are unbeaten in their opening four games with only goal difference keeping them off top spot in the early table.But, can the west London club maintain their promising form and be one of the surprise packages this season?Was the squad strengthened enough in the summer transfer window to stay among the leaders before the chance to sign more players comes again in January?QPR fans can send us
  
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• Tifo, rollercoaster or both? Osnabruck unveil new display

  03-09-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  VfL Osnabruck have never played in the Bundesliga [Getty Images]Whether it is Borussia Dortmund's famous 'Yellow Wall' or the displays that fill the stands of Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena, Germany has long perfected the art of the tifo.But second division side VfL Osnabruck have surely topped anything previously seen at a German football match by creating a tifo featuring a rollercoaster.Showcased before their 4-1 German Cup first-round defeat by Bayern Munich on Wednesday, the tifo displayed t
  
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• Arsenal 25yo completes medical ahead of post-deadline exit

  03-09-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 25yo completes medical ahead of post-deadline exitGabriel Martinelli has completed his medical with Al Hilal, with the announcement of his Arsenal exit likely now imminent.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesJames Benge reported on Wednesday night that Arsenal’sGabriel Martinelli had completed his medical with Al Hilal ahead of his €70m (£60m) transfer.The Premier League transfer deadline was obviously on Tuesday, but the window in Saudi Arabia doesn’t close until S
  
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• Southend sign forward Omochere on season-long loan

  03-09-2026 11:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Omochere has scored six goals in 39 appearances for Bristol Rovers [Getty Images]Southend United have signed forward Promise Omochere from League Two side Bristol Rovers on a season-long loan.The 25-year-old started his career with Irish club Bohemians, before joining Fleetwood Town in 2022.He scored 13 times in 71 appearances for the Cods before joining Rovers in 2024, where he has made 39 appearances in all competitions, scoring six goals."We're delighted to welcome Promise into our squad," sa
  
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• 'Baffling set of events' - Balogun timeline

  03-09-2026 11:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It was a deadline day that was as intriguing as it was infuriating at Everton but why did Folarin Balogun walk away from a deal at the final moment?The Toffees had expected the forward to arrive on a plane due to leave Nice at 07:00 BST but there were eyebrows raised when he didn't get that flight and he was late getting into Liverpool. By the time the USA star did land on UK soil it was after 13:00 BST so he was immediately taken to a medical centre for scans and tests. That takes
  
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• Inter Milan star Federico Dimarco addresses Barcelona links: ‘Always nice to be linked with the big clubs’

  03-09-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan star Federico Dimarco addresses Barcelona links: ‘Always nice to be linked with the big clubs’Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco has admitted that it was flattering to be linked with some of Europe’s biggest clubs, following reports of interest from FC Barcelona towards the end of the transfer window.In the final week of the summer window, reports emerged that the Blaugrana were considering a move for the left-back. It was suggested that a swap deal involving Ale
  
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• Andoni Iraola confirms Bradley Barcola in line to make Liverpool debut at Ipswich

  03-09-2026 11:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola is set to throw Bradley Barcola straight into the Liverpool team for Friday’s trip to Ipswich following his £123m signing.Liverpool made the statement acquisition of Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on the penultimate day of the transfer window, culminating a summer-long saga surrounding the French winger.An exit had been on the cards from PSG with Barcola not being included in any matchday squad this season, following zero minutes during pre-season.Iraola, however, say
  
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• Thursday agenda: Gre-Nal in the Copa do 🇧🇷, Série B

  03-09-2026 11:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thursday agenda: Gre-Nal in the Copa do 🇧🇷, Série BBrazil Cup (quarter-finals)8pm - Grêmio vs Internacional: Prime Video
  Brazilian Serie B8pm - Náutico vs Botafogo-SP: SporTV and Premiere
  Ligue 1 (French)3:45pm - Toulouse vs Lille: CazéTVLa Liga (Spanish)4pm - Real Sociedad vs Celta de Vigo: CazéTVCoppa Italia (Round of 32)4pm - Cagliari vs Hellas Verona: SportyNetOther matches1:30pm - Neom vs Al-Khaleej: YouTube (GOAT)1:30pm - Dynamo Moscow vs A
  
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• Premier League news conferences: £123m Barcola 'wanted Liverpool a lot'

  03-09-2026 11:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool boss Iraola speaking to mediaReds travel to Ipswich Town on Friday (20:00)Iraola says new £123m signing Barcola likely to be in squadOpposite number O'Neil speaking from 13:30Six other news conferences from 13:00Get involved: Are Liverpool better or worse this season? Premier League news conferences: £123m Barcola 'wanted Liverpool a lot'
  
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• Burnley 1-1 Middlesbrough - the fans' verdict

  03-09-2026 11:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Burnley's 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough stretched their winless run to start the Championship season to four games.The Clarets remain 23rd in the table on two points, while Boro are fifth with two wins, one draw and a loss.Here are some of your comments:Burnley fansAndy: Better in the second half but Middlesbrough were easily the better side. Too many passes went astray, too many tackles lost and no striker worthy of the name. Satpaev the best player again mea
  
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• How do you feel about Cardiff's transfer window?

  03-09-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport]Cardiff City had the quietest transfer window of any team in the Championship, signing four players following their promotion from League One.Nathan Trott and Calum Scanlon are back at the Cardiff City Stadium after helping Brian Barry-Murphy's side back into the Championship.Jack Moylan and Krystian Bielik have also been added on permanent deals, but Barry-Murphy had been hopeful of more signings.The 48-year-old has insisted that he was backed by the club this summer, but did not wan
  
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• Olid promises 'brave' Man Utd with new-look style

  03-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eva Olid guided Hearts to their first Scottish league title last season [Getty Images]New Manchester United manager Eva Olid has urged her players to be "brave" and have an "attacking mindset" this season.The Spaniard takes charge of her debut game in the Women's Super League on Friday when United travel to London City Lionesses for the season opener (19:00 BST).Olid, who arrived from Hearts, has taken over from predecessor Marc Skinner after he stepped down this summer.That change and a quieter
  
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• How the search for younger players is driving the Premier League’s internal transfer market

  03-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sean Steur serves as an example of how willing Premier League clubs have been to snap up young talent. Photograph: Allstar Picture Library Ltd/Richard Sellers/Apl/SportsphotoThe boy prophesied to be the next Frenkie de Jong made a mere 20 first-team appearances in the Eredivisie for Ajax before moving on to Newcastle United this summer. Sean Steur is 18. And once a credible Premier League club came calling, there was little the four-time European champions could do to hang on to a prodigy who wo
  
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• Al-Ahli in talks to sign Monaco’s Pape Cabral

  03-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Ahli in talks to sign Monaco’s Pape CabralAl-Ahli are in talks to sign AS Monaco midfielder Pape Cabral (19), as per a report from L’Équipe. The academy product could make the move to the Gulf state for a fee of €10m.It was a hectic transfer deadline day for Monaco, who sought to sell either Folarin Balogun or Lamine Camara but ultimately signed neither. It leaves the Principality club in a precarious situation and needing to sell more players. Balogun could yet leave,
  
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• Marseille president reveals Bruno Genesio wasn’t ‘far from breaking point’ over Igor Paixao transfer

  03-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille president reveals Bruno Genesio wasn’t ‘far from breaking point’ over Igor Paixao transferSpeaking on RMC Sport show Rothen S’Enflamme,newly appointed Olympique de Marseille president, Stéphane Richard, revealed that manager Bruno Genesio neared “breaking point” over Igor Paixao’s prospective move away from the club.It was a tough summer for OM, who were forced to put all of their players up for sale. The likes of Mason Greenwood, Facund
  
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• Premier League star’s agent takes to social media after failed Liverpool move

  03-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League star’s agent takes to social media after failed Liverpool moveDeadline-day pursuit ends without agreementLiverpool’s unsuccessful attempt to sign Ismaila Sarr has prompted an impassioned response from the Crystal Palace forward’s representative, Diomansy Kamara.The summer transfer window closed on Tuesday evening following a frantic final day, but Sarr remained at Selhurst Park despite Liverpool reportedly making two offers for him. According to the original repo
  
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• Chelsea fury over Monaco pulling the plug on deal

  03-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea fury over Monaco pulling the plug on dealChelsea Transfer Blow as Monaco Pull Plug on Lamine Camara DealChelsea were left scrambling at the end of the window after a proposed move for Lamine Camara collapsed in dramatic fashion, with Telegraph reporting that Monaco reversed course at the last moment.The key detail is straightforward enough, even if the sequence was anything but. Monaco had reportedly agreed to sell Camara to Chelsea for £47m late on transfer deadline day. It appear
  
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• Argentine league to pause games to honour Messi

  03-09-2026 10:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi played a key role in knocking England out of the 2026 World Cup in the semi-finals [Getty Images]The Argentine league will pay tribute to Lionel Messi after his retirement from international football by pausing all of their matches in the 10th minute this weekend for a minute of applause.The 39-year-old, who wore the number 10 shirt for Argentina,announced his retirement from the national side on Monday.The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's final game for his country, who he captained
  
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• Guernsey FC's unbeaten start ended by Lingfield

  03-09-2026 10:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tony Vance's side had been unbeaten before Wednesday's match [BBC]Guernsey FC's unbeaten start in the league came to a bruising end as they were beaten 5-1 at Lingfield.The Southern Combination Premier Division side crumbled not long after they had a goal disallowed, with Lingfield's Yusuf McGregor scoring a tidy brace, and Kwesi Ntim slotting home before the half-time whistle.The Green Lions made four changes but an excellent free-kick from Kristian Belousas killed off hopes of a comeback, befo
  
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• World Cup coach reappointed two months after stepping down

  03-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ghana have reappointed Carlos Queiroz as manager just two months after he stepped down in the wake of their World Cup campaign.Queiroz, 73, was only named head coach of the Black Stars two months out from the tournament finals, succeeding Otto Addo who was sacked following emphatic defeats by Austria and Germany.The former Manchester United assistant manager guided Ghana through the group stage, which included a goalless draw with England, before they were knocked out by Colombia in the round of
  
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• Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 3: PSG hosts leaders Monaco after deadline day drama

  03-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 3: PSG hosts leaders Monaco after deadline day dramaLigue 1 Predictions, Round 3GFFN editor-in-chief Luke Entwistle, and sub-editor Bastien Cheval face off in our Ligue 1 predictions competition, which returns for the 2026/27 campaign. This season, GFFN will also be hosting guests. It’s three points for a correct score, two points for a correct score difference, and one point for a correct result. Who will c
  
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• 'Underdogs Bolton must find different ways to win'

  03-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Frantic was the word that stuck in the mind following Bolton's last-minute defeat by Sheffield United.Not just because of what happened on the pitch, but because it also perfectly summed up Wanderers' activity on deadline day.As the hours ticked by, it became increasingly clear neither Max Dean nor Johnny Kenny would be making Bolton their home, with Wanderers ultimately missing out on the two targets they had pursued for so long.Instead, the elusive third striker turned out t
  
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• Mourinho talks Asencio, Ceballos, Sergio Martinez, Modric, Messi, Alvarez ahead of Real Betis vs Real Madrid

  03-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Asencio, Ceballos, Sergio Martinez, Modric, Messi, Alvarez ahead of Real Betis vs Real MadridJose Mourinho has addressed a wide range of issues ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga meeting with Real Betis, with the manager offering a firm defence of Raul Asencio’s professionalism while making clear that the defender’s conduct away from football cannot simply be ignored.Mourinho also explained Dani Ceballos’ departure, discussed new signing Sergio Martinez and off
  
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• ✅ Official: Rayane Belaid signs for Rayo Vallecano

  03-09-2026 10:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Official: Rayane Belaid signs for Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano have officially announced the signing of young midfielder Rayane Belaid to strengthen their LaLiga squad. The promising Spanish-Algerian footballer arrives from Atlético de Madrid after a permanent transfer agreement. With this move, the Red Sashes secure a highly promising talent for the heart of midfield.The agreement between the two Madrid clubs ties the player to the Vallecas side on a five-year contract. Meanwhile
  
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• Lewandowski shares his opinion on Barcelona’s blockbuster signing Rodri: ‘The kind of experience this team needs’

  03-09-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewandowski shares his opinion on Barcelona’s blockbuster signing Rodri: ‘The kind of experience this team needs’Robert Lewandowski believes Barcelona have added exactly the kind of experience Hansi Flick’s new-look side needs with the signing of Rodri.The former Barça striker, who left the club this summer after four seasons, was speaking to Radio Marca, where he was asked about the Spanish midfielder. Despite beginning a new chapter away from Europe, Lewando
  
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• 😳 Mourinho: Asencio has been exemplary here, but errors are piling up..

  03-09-2026 10:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Mourinho: Asencio has been exemplary here, but errors are piling up..José Mourinho spoke at a press conference ahead of this Friday’s match against Real Betis Balompié.
  AsencioThis is what the coach said about Asencio: "I spoke to him when I arrived regarding things from the past. Since I arrived, I no longer speak about off-field situations. At Valdebebas he is an exemplary professional; when he was well, nobody trained more or better than him. Now he is the first
  
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• Premier League news conferences: Liverpool's Iraola speaks before Ipswich game

  03-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool boss Iraola meets media at 10:00 BSTReds travel to Ipswich Town on Friday (20:00)Will new £123m signing Barcola be in squad?Opposite number O'Neil speaking from 13:30Six other news conference from 13:00Get involved: Are Liverpool better or worse this season? Premier League news conferences: Liverpool's Iraola speaks before Ipswich game
  
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