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• Official: Referee appointed for Napoli vs. Arsenal

  07-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Referee appointed for Napoli vs. ArsenalSwedish referee Glenn Nyberg has been appointed for Wednesday’s Champions League match between Napoli and Arsenal at the Stadio Maradona.UEFA has announced the referee and VAR for the upcoming Champions League match between Napoli and Arsenal.Who is the Napoli vs. Arsenal referee?MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Massimiliano Allegri, Manager of Napoli, gestures during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Stadio Gi
  
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• Watts set 'double figures' target by Argyle boss

  08-09-2026 08:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Caleb Watts has been a substitute in four of Plymouth Argyle's five League One games this season [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle attacker Caleb Watts should be aiming for at least 10 goals this season, according to boss Tom Cleverley.The 24-year-old is returning from injury and scored for the first time this season in the 3-2 win at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.Watts, who moved to Argyle from Devon rivals Exeter City last summer, scored seven times in 33 appearances last season."He's intense, he's
  
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• Newcastle were 'preparing for months' for Howe departure

  08-09-2026 08:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eddie Howe ended Newcastle United's 70-year wait to win a major domestic trophy by lifting the Carabao Cup in 2025 [Getty Images]Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club were preparing for former head coach Eddie Howe's departure for up to nine months.Although Howe had originally intended to carry on this season, the drained manager decided to step down in July because he felt it was in the best interests of all parties for him to take a break.It was a summer of huge change,
  
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• Real Madrid legend Ivan Zamorano talks Mbappe, Espi, Mourinho, Inter Milan clash: ‘The players are adapting’

  08-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend Ivan Zamorano talks Mbappe, Espi, Mourinho, Inter Milan clash: ‘The players are adapting’Real Madrid face the biggest test of their season so far later tonight as they lock horns with Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League.The scheduling in the competition sees Los Blancos pitted against one of their most difficult opponents in the very first matchday of the event, and the timing could not be any worse for Real Madrid as they are coming freshly off thei
  
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• Barcelona fan-favourite emerges as key rotation option for Feyenoord and Levante after complete recovery

  08-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona fan-favourite emerges as key rotation option for Feyenoord and Levante after complete recoveryBarcelona have received a timely boost with Gavi back in contention for upcoming matches against Feyenoord and Levante after recovering from the knee problem that briefly interrupted his start to the season.According to Mundo Deportivo, the 22-year-old midfielder is now expected to feature in Hansi Flick’s rotation plans, beginning with Wednesday’s meeting with Feyenoord. Gavi
  
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• Vuskovic 'a massive talent' - Verbruggen

  08-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen says Luka Vuskovic "is a massive talent" for his age and will "hopefully continue to improve" while at the club. Croatia defender Vuskovic signed from Tottenham in the summer for a club record £46m.He headed in his first goal in English football on Saturday as the Seagulls drew 1-1 with Leeds United at Amex Stadium."He is a big guy so he is a threat in the air and he can head the ball well," Verbruggen told BBC Radio Sussex. "Everyone can s
  
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• Liverpool will activate magnificent £47m clause for sensational star

  08-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool will activate magnificent £47m clause for sensational starLiverpool are going to be buying another defender in the near future. Everything is gearing up for the departure of Virgil van Dijk. He is entering the final year of his contract at Anfield. Liverpool decided to extend his deal last year.However, with Van Dijk set to turn 36-years-old next summer it's really hard to see Liverpool's board extending his stay even further than his current terms.Obviously, at this stage anythi
  
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• Is Porto v Man City on TV? How to watch Champions League fixture

  08-09-2026 08:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City kick off their 2026/27 Champions League campaign with a visit to Porto, having made a perfect start to their Premier League title tilt.City are embarking on their first European season without Pep Guardiola in 10 years, with Enzo Maresca at the helm for their fifth meeting with the Portuguese giants.After back-to-back wins against Bournemouth and Crystal Palace City clung on for a nervy win against promoted side Coventry last time out and will be hoping for a more convincing perf
  
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• Video: Barcelona superstar caught on camera making blunt comments about Valencia’s performance

  08-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Barcelona superstar caught on camera making blunt comments about Valencia’s performanceBarcelona midfielder Rodri has found himself at the centre of attention after being caught on camera making blunt comments about Valencia during Sunday’s 5-0 victory at Mestalla.Rodri, making his first La Liga start for Barcelona since returning to Spain, was substituted in the 62nd minute with his side already leading 3-0. Rather than leaving the action entirely behind, he took a seat
  
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• Key Reason why Real Madrid did not press to sign Inter Milan defender this summer

  08-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key Reason why Real Madrid did not press to sign Inter Milan defender this summerThe second half of Real Madrid’s summer transfer window was headlined by Jose Mourinho’s incessant demands for a second centre-back signing.While the club did sign Ibrahima Konate in the summer, the new manager saw a real need for a second starting-quality central defender, especially given Eder Militao’s uncertain fitness and Antonio Rudiger’s age.One of the players who Mourinho saw as a top
  
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• An intriguing signing could be in line to debut for Manchester City against FC Porto

  08-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An intriguing signing could be in line to debut for Manchester City against FC PortoManchester City completed the signing of Allan from Palmeiras during the lattee stages of the summer transfer window. The Brazilian winger is one of Manchester City’s more intriguing signings for some time. Allan has taken a different route to earn his move to City. He rose through the ranks at Palmeiras before establishing himself on the right wing for Abel Ferreira’s side. It was hoped that Allan wo
  
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• The influence of a key Manchester City figure continues to grow but he must be managed through the season

  08-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The influence of a key Manchester City figure continues to grow but he must be managed through the seasonEver since Erling Haaland arrived at Manchester City in the summer of 2022, he has been a key figure for his team. At first, Haaland was purely a goal scorer, capping off the work for Pep Guardiola’s side. In time, Haaland has become a leader for his team. He was in Manchester City’s captaincy group last season and is once again this season. Haaland has started this season strongl
  
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• No goals but Emery knows Villa's forwards need time

  08-09-2026 07:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicolas Jackson has scored eight goals in 37 games for Senegal and played at this summer's World Cup [Getty Images]It is a new era - but Aston Villa have been here before. No goals in their first three Premier League games, with one shot on target, has followed a summer of change.They open their second Champions League campaign under Unai Emery at Club Brugge on Tuesday aiming to ignite the season. Villa took five games to score their first top-flight goal last season before ending the campaign
  
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• Manchester City vs FC Porto: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting eleven

  08-09-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City vs FC Porto: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting elevenManchester City begin their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaign tonight when they take on Portuguese champions FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão. Enzo Maresca’s side have been given a tough set of Champions League league phase fixtures and they will be eager to start on the right foot tonight. However, they face a tricky away test against a quality side in Portugal.FC Porto are a quality
  
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• Frosinone’s Antonio Raimondo: Explosive start could herald talent’s breakthrough Serie A season

  08-09-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frosinone’s Antonio Raimondo: Explosive start could herald talent’s breakthrough Serie A seasonAntonio Raimondo was at the forefront again after his heroics helped Frosinone secure a key 3–2 victory over Venezia.This marked the 22-year-old’s second brace in as many league games, having scored two against Fiorentina before sitting out his side’s Coppa Italia game against Sassuolo.The Italy U21 international now has five goals and an assist in four appearances across
  
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• The juxtaposition of Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid’s defining Champions League season

  08-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ahead of his third season at Real Madrid, it feels as if Kylian Mbappe still has everything to prove. The tone of Mbappe’s appearance at a press conference on the eve of the return of the Champions League suggested as much, as the 27-year-old was bombarded with a series of questions from the Madrid press relating to why this union between superclub and superstar has yet to work out; from his relationship with follow forward VInicius Jr, amid rumours that they do not get along, to the atmos
  
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• PSG’s big Champions League advantage is also its biggest problem

  08-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the weeks immediately after the 2026 Champions League final, there was one question that was obsessing Mikel Arteta, to the point of almost obscuring the joy at winning the Premier League again.It was, of course, how Arsenal become European champions. Or, in other words, how you beat Paris Saint-Germain. That would usually be the driving question as the Champions League returns for its third season since the 36-team expansion, amid the prospect of the Qatar-owned project achieving the histori
  
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• Barry-Murphy urges calm after winless Cardiff start

  08-09-2026 06:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff are yet to win since returning to the Championship [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Brian Barry-Murphy insists Cardiff should not be too downbeat about their unfavourable league position after a winless start to the Championship campaign.The Bluebirds begin the week in the relegation places following a 2-0 defeat to Portsmouth on Saturday which leaves them on three points after five games.Stoke will arrive at the Cardiff City Stadium for Tuesday evening's game (19:45 BST) buoyed by their 4-0 th
  
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• Worrall out to make Wrexham point after Burnley exit

  08-09-2026 06:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Worrall made 27 appearances in two years with Burnley before leaving for Wrexham last week [Getty Images]Joe Worrall says he joined Wrexham to prove a Premier League point to himself - and former club Burnley.The 29-year-old comes face-to-face again with former team-mates on Tuesday (19:45 BST), as Wrexham welcome a Clarets side yet to win this season and struggling at the bottom of the second-tier after relegation last term.Worrall left Burnley on deadline day having managed just eight leag
  
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• Swansea's golden boot winner yet to kick start season

  08-09-2026 06:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zan Vipotnik is yet to score for Swansea this season after 25 in all competitions last term [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Zan Vipotnik has been backed to return to form for Swansea City – even though he is still not guaranteed to return to the starting line-up.Swansea are flying in the Championship, leading the table after six games, and they take their unbeaten start to Southampton on Tuesday (19:45 BST).And yet their leading goalscorer of last season has not got up and running.Vipotnik, 24,
  
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• Liga MX Femenil: 5 international superstars who made their mark in Mexico’s top tier

  08-09-2026 05:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liga MX Femenil: 5 international superstars who made their mark in Mexico’s top tierSince Liga MX Femenil was established in 2017, the league has attracted a growing number of high profile players from abroad. Here are five international stars in Liga MX Femenil who have made an impact on Mexican women’s football.Interestingly, Liga MX Femenil increased its limit for foreign players from two per club in 2021 to five in 2024, and then to seven starting in 2025. The change reflects gro
  
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• Barclays WSL 2 results: Sunderland hit four as Ipswich hold Forest and Leicester hang on for a win

  08-09-2026 05:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barclays WSL 2 results: Sunderland hit four as Ipswich hold Forest and Leicester hang on for a winThe Barclays Women’s Super League 2 (WSL2) kicked off on Friday night under the lights. We witnessed some shock results, own goals, a red card and new signings shining. It was a bumper weekend of footballing action.There was plenty to talk about across the WSL 2 match-week one results, from Sunderland’s four-goal win over Bristol City to Ipswich Town’s late equaliser against Nottin
  
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• Round done! See how the Brasileirão table stands

  08-09-2026 03:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Round done! See how the Brasileirão table standsThe 26th round of the Brasileirão came to an end this Monday (7), with Vitória getting the better of Grêmio at Barradão.The direct clash between two teams trying to pull away from the relegation zone ended with just one goal, scored by Renê.The result moved Vitória up to 11th place, while Grêmio sits 15th, only three points above Vasco, the first team inside the Z4.The main change in the table th
  
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• Brazilian club opens talks to try to sign Richarlison

  08-09-2026 02:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazilian club opens talks to try to sign RicharlisonVasco have started talks in an attempt to sign forward Richarlison.The information was reported by journalist Lucas Pedrosa of Cazé TV.According to him, the transfer is difficult, but the player has long been a target of Pedrinho, the club’s president.Vasco’s board have already inquired about the terms of the deal in an effort to move things forward.Under contract with Tottenham until mid-2027, Richarlison is not in the Engl
  
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• Weverton goes down on pitch in scare before Brasileirão kick-off 🎥

  08-09-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Weverton goes down on pitch in scare before Brasileirão kick-off 🎥Grêmio goalkeeper Weverton gave everyone a scare just before the start of Monday’s (7) match against Vitória in the Brasileirão.While the teams were already in position waiting for the opening whistle, he appeared to feel unwell and collapsed on the pitch.The referee noticed the situation, and the medical staff from the Rio Grande do Sul team had to come onto the field to treat him.Despite
  
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• Weverton goes down and sparks fear just before Brasileirão kick-off 🎥

  08-09-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Weverton goes down and sparks fear just before Brasileirão kick-off 🎥Grêmio goalkeeper Weverton gave everyone a scare just before the start of Monday’s (7) match against Vitória in the Brasileirão.While the teams were already in position waiting for the opening whistle, he appeared to feel unwell and collapsed on the pitch.The referee noticed the situation, and the medical staff from the Rio Grande do Sul side had to come onto the field to assist him.Desp
  
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• Udinese boss Runjaic: ‘We paid dearly for double injury, Lazio are a top team’

  08-09-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Udinese boss Runjaic: ‘We paid dearly for double injury, Lazio are a top team’Kosta Runjaic believes Udinese paid a heavy price for losing both Jakub Piotrowski and Oumar Solet to injury during their 2-1 defeat to Lazio.The hosts took the lead through Jesper Karlstrom early in the second half, but goals from Davide Frattesi and Albert Gudmundsson turned the game around for Gennaro Gattuso’s side.Runjaic admitted the two first-half injuries significantly complicated his ability
  
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• The more you see the more obvious it is who the creative force is for Manchester City

  08-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The more you see the more obvious it is who the creative force is for Manchester CityRayan Cherki has made a strong start to the 2026-27 season for Manchester City. In three matches, two starts and a cameo from the bench against Bournemouth, Cherki has scored two goals and contributed two assists. Cherki also created three chances in the first half of Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Coventry City on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium. The more you see, the clearer it is that Cherki is the creat
  
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• Chiesa might leave Liverpool - Tuesday's gossip

  08-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Federico Chiesa's future at Liverpool is in doubt, Jadon Sancho might return to the Premier League and Real Madrid's Endrick is attracting interest from Italy.Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa, 26, will look to leave the club in January if he struggles for game time when he returns from injury. (Football Insider)Former Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is in talks with at least two Premier League clubs over a potential move. (Teamtalk)AC Milan are preparing to make a move to sign Brazil forw
  
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• 📋 Vitória and Grêmio set for direct relegation showdown

  08-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Vitória and Grêmio set for direct relegation showdownVitória and Grêmio have announced their lineups for this Monday’s (7) clash, which will wrap up Matchday 26 of the Brasileirão.Both teams take the field at Barradão looking to move further away from the relegation zone.Vitória have just one more point than Grêmio in the table, while Grêmio are three points above Vasco, the first team in the bottom four.
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