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• Palmeiras use advantage, knock out Santos in Copa do Brasil

  03-09-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras use advantage, knock out Santos in Copa do BrasilPalmeiras have qualified for the Copa do Brasil semifinals.The spot was secured this Wednesday (2) with a 0-0 draw against Santos at Vila Belmiro.The home side tried to apply pressure and were more active in attack.But just like in the first leg, the main scoring chances fell to Palmeiras, who were not efficient with their finishing.Abel Ferreira’s team came into the match in a very comfortable position after winning the first leg
  
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• How much? Richard Hughes cost Liverpool €99m this summer

  03-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How much? Richard Hughes cost Liverpool €99m this summerWhile much of the transfer window focus centres on incomings, getting sales right is just as important if you're to be a successful football team.Richard Hughes, now the ex Sporting Director of Liverpool FC, managed to get some impressive deals sorted this summer.Jeremy Jacquet looks like a bargain for the initial £55million the Reds paid for him while Victor Munoz, who had a reported £35million release clause, has already
  
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• Manchester City Complete The Capture Of This Chelsea Midfielder: Decent Signing For Maresca?

  03-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Complete The Capture Of This Chelsea Midfielder: Decent Signing For Maresca?Manchester City have confirmed on their official website that they have completed the capture of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. It has been revealed that the Mancunian club have signed the Argentine midfielder on a five-year contract this deadline day.Fernandez’s Impressive Form In English FootballThe 25-year-old enjoyed a good run of form at the West London club in the previous campaign when he
  
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• Arsenal sign France defender De Almeida from PSG

  03-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elisa de Almeida was part of the France squads at the 2023 World Cup and Euro 2025 [Getty Images]Arsenal have confirmed the deadline-day signing of France defender Elisa de Almeida from Paris St-Germain.Sources in France suggest the fee is about £550,000 and she becomes the Women's Super League side's eighth summer arrival. It is understood De Almeida has agreed a three-year contract and was a priority target late in the window due to defensive injuries.The versatile 28-year-old can play a
  
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• Everton eye free agent Vardy - Friday's gossip

  03-09-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton weigh up moves for Jamie Vardy or Anthony Martial, Wilfried Zahacould join AC Milan, Estevao Willian considers move from Chelsea.Everton are considering a move for Jamie Vardy, 39, after failing to sign a striker on transfer deadline day, with the ex-England forward available after leaving Cremonese. (The Sun)David Moyes' side could also approach former France striker Anthony Martial, 30, who is also a free agent after departing Mexican side Monterrey. (Talksport)Ivory Coast winger Wilfr
  
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• Two Stars Omitted From Liverpool Champions League Squad

  03-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Stars Omitted From Liverpool Champions League SquadLiverpool Champions League Squad Decision Leaves Chiesa and Endo Facing Uncertain FutureLiverpool have confirmed their squad for the league phase of the Champions League, and two familiar names are conspicuous by their absence.As first reported by James Pearce of The Athletic, Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo have both been omitted from Andoni Iraola’s 25-man group. Giovanni Leoni, Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike have been included despi
  
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• Newcastle United vs Bournemouth: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score Prediction

  03-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United vs Bournemouth: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score PredictionNewcastle vs Bournemouth Preview: Jaissle and Rose Face Early Premier League TestTwo games are a poor basis for grand conclusions, but they are enough to spot trends. Newcastle United look sharper, quicker and more coherent than plenty expected after a summer of change. Bournemouth have been competitive too, but they are still paying for late lapses. That is the backdrop to this Premier League meeting, a game th
  
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• Alysson And Garnacho To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Hull City

  03-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alysson And Garnacho To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Hull CityAston Villa will clash heads with Hull City at the MKM Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Villans suffered a narrow 1-0 loss at the hands of Arsenal recently, so they would be full of confidence going into this game.Unai Emery will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this clash. Both Alysson a
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Toulouse 0-1 Lille: Ayase Ueda and Berke Özer star in Lille’s smash-and-grab victory

  03-09-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Toulouse 0-1 Lille: Ayase Ueda and Berke Özer star in Lille’s smash-and-grab victoryLigue 1 McDonald’s, Round 3, 03/09/2026Lille OSC came away with all three points against Toulouse FC in a game they really should have taken nothing from. Les Dogues were in debt to Berke Özer’s heroics in goal and Ayase Ueda’s debut off the bench. (1-0)The MatchFrom the first whistle, there was a hunger about this young Toulouse side. They’ve yet to taste
  
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• Liverpool prepare exit for Team of the Year star

  03-09-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool prepare exit for Team of the Year starLiverpool are preparing to move on a player who was a Team of the Year star not long ago. A bold decision that will have repercussions.Liverpool appear ready to trigger a major sale in 2027. This comes after another summer of upheaval, where the Reds saw Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate all leave on free transfers.The summer before? It was Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez from the regular stars. The title-winning
  
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• Manchester City sign Orlando Pride keeper Moorhouse on loan

  03-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City sign Orlando Pride keeper Moorhouse on loanManchester City have completed the signing of Orlando Pride goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse on a loan deal which will run until the end of January 2027.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Cityzens this evening.The 31-year-old joins Manchester City after spending the last four-and-a-half years with Orlando Pride. Moorhouse won the NWSL Championship and NWSL Shield with Pride in 2024.Moorhouse star
  
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• Elvedi And Wilson To Start | 3-4-3 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs Brighton

  03-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elvedi And Wilson To Start | 3-4-3 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs BrightonLeeds United will face off against Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium on Saturday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Whites were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford recently, so they would be eager to return to winning ways in the league.Daniel Farke will set his players up in a 3-4-3 formation and is expected to make a couple of changes to his first te
  
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• 📋 Real Madrid name their Champions League squad, Mendy misses out

  03-09-2026 22:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Real Madrid name their Champions League squad, Mendy misses outReal Madrid have already sent UEFA the list of players who will take part in this season’s Champions League.The main news on it is the absence of the injured Ferland Mendy, whose spot goes to new signing Sergio Martínez.The call-up of the young former Racing de Santander player, now with Castilla, comes as a surprise, but his inclusion is due to the many absences José Mourinho is dealing with.In fact, ag
  
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• Man City sign England goalkeeper Moorhouse on loan

  03-09-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have signed England goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse on a short-term loan from Orlando Pride.The 31-year-old will join the Women's Super League champions until January, subject to international clearance. Moorhouse has established herself in the National Women's Soccer League after joining Orlando Pride from French side Bordeaux in January 2022. She helped them win the NWSL Shield and NWSL Championship in 2024 and earned herself a call-up to the England squad that year.Oldham-born Moorh
  
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• Liverpool Loan Watch: Pécsi Impresses The Most, Scanlon Struggled At Cardiff City

  03-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Loan Watch: Pécsi Impresses The Most, Scanlon Struggled At Cardiff CityAfter back-to-back 2-2 draws in the Premier League, Liverpool must aim for their first official win under Andoni Iraola against newly promoted Ipswich Town on Friday night. The Spaniard has been backed with a few new faces; however, there was no significant activity on the transfer deadline day except for permanent and loan exits of several fringe stars and academy graduates.Meanwhile, the Reds are expected t
  
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• FSG pull the plug on late record-breaking deal

  03-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FSG pull the plug on late record-breaking dealLiverpool made just a single sale during the summer transfer window.Curtis Jones' £30million move to Inter was the only money the Reds banked, giving them one of the highest net spends in the Premier League. It would've been easy for the 2024/25 Premier League champions to look to rack up some sales late on in an attempt to balance the books.Yet FSG, the current owners with the majority stake in the club, made the bold decision to turn down wha
  
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• Are Barça finally set for the Champions League? Transfer verdict 📝

  03-09-2026 22:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Are Barça finally set for the Champions League? Transfer verdict 📝After a particularly eventful summer on the market, the transfer window has finally closed. So now it is time to take stock of Barça’s transfer business, with targeted adjustments, departures, and marquee signings aimed at strengthening Hansi Flick’s sporting project.👀 Initial needsUnlike previous seasons constrained by financial fair play, Barça approached this window with renewed
  
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• Are Barça finally ready for the Champions League? Transfer verdict 📝

  03-09-2026 22:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Are Barça finally ready for the Champions League? Transfer verdict 📝After a particularly eventful summer, the transfer window has finally closed.So now is the time to take stock of Barça’s transfer market, with targeted adjustments, departures, and marquee signings aimed at strengthening Hansi Flick’s sporting project.👀 Initial needsUnlike previous seasons constrained by financial fair play, Barça approached this window with renewed room to maneuv
  
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• Will De Zerbi Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Nottingham Forest

  03-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will De Zerbi Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Nottingham ForestTottenham Hotspur will lock horns with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. Spurs suffered a poor 2-0 loss at the hands of Newcastle United recently, so they would be eager to bounce back by securing a win this weekend.Roberto De Zerbi will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep changes to a mi
  
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• Sutton's predictions v Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno

  03-09-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Arsenal and Chelsea have both made 100% winning starts to the new season - but something has to give when they meet at Emirates Stadium on Sunday."I suspect Chelsea will give Arsenal lots of the ball and try to counter-attack quickly," said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton."The Blues have got some brilliant creativity in Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro, but the fact they are vulnerable at the back could undermine them."Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League
  
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• Final Thoughts: Liverpool must fix these issues from Nottingham Forest draw

  03-09-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Final Thoughts: Liverpool must fix these issues from Nottingham Forest drawLiverpool 2 – 2 Nottingham Forest – Premier League PostmortemAfter a Frustrating Opening, Liverpool Fight Back AgainLiverpool’s return to Anfield produced another frustrating afternoon as Nottingham Forest left Merseyside with a point after a game that once again exposed the enormous amount of work required under new head coach Andoni Iraola.The Reds dominated possession and controlled much of the footba
  
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• Ipswich Town vs Liverpool: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score Prediction

  03-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town vs Liverpool: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score PredictionIpswich Town vs Liverpool: Team News, Prediction and Why Andoni Iraola Needs a First WinTwo league games in, the table already looks mildly absurd. Ipswich Town have a win. Liverpool do not. That is where this Friday night game at Portman Road starts, and there is no point dressing it up. One club arrived from the Championship with momentum and a bit of nerve. The other began a new era under Andoni Iraola with two dra
  
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• £37m Bid Rejected From Everton For Winger On Deadline Day: Should They Have Paid The Release Clause?

  03-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £37m Bid Rejected From Everton For Winger On Deadline Day: Should They Have Paid The Release Clause?Everton launched a €43m (£37m) proposal for Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli on the final day of the summer window, according to Mundo Deportivo, in a report relayed by Sport Witness. Betis rejected the offer, which contained €35m in fixed money plus €8m in bonuses, and pointed Everton to the Moroccan’s €60m (£52m) release clause. Betis would not negoti
  
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• US Open title contender and former semi-finalist crashes out in second-round shock

  03-09-2026 21:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Felix Auger-Aliassime became the highest-ranked seed to fall at the US Open so far as he was knocked out in the second round in four sets.Last year’s semi-finalist had been among those tipped for a strong run in New York in a wide-open men’s field, but he failed to capitalise on his opportunity as he was ousted 6-7(5) 6-3 6-2 6-2 by Karen Khachanov on Thursday. World No 50 Khachanov, who lost the opening match in his three US Open tune-up events, was far from spectacular but did enou
  
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• Fifa calls Uefa’s legal threat a ‘smear campaign’ in US federal filing

  03-09-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa president Gianni Infantino and Uefa president Alexander Ceferin pictured in 2024.Photograph: Nick Potts/PAAttorneys representing Fifa have hit back at Uefa’s request for discovery in a US federal filing earlier this week. The lawyers called Uefa’s legal efforts “little more than press releases in further support of [a] smear campaign against Fifa and its leadership” and requested the judge assigned to the case dismiss the request.The filing requests that Fifa US, a s
  
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• Spalletti: “Malen is good, but Yildiz is better.”

  03-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: “Malen is good, but Yildiz is better.”Donyell Malen has had a phenomenal start to the season. The former Borussia Dortmund, PSV, and Aston Villa striker, now playing for Roma, has scored five goals in the first two league games and shows no signs of slowing down. Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti also praised the Dutch striker’s qualities to Sport Mediaset: “He’s certainly a player who has piqued a lot of curiosity. In addition to scoring goals, he attacks
  
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• Liverpool already planning to replace €300k-a-week star

  03-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool already planning to replace €300k-a-week starLiverpool have made moves to replace a €300k-a-week star just months after agreeing a deal. It's an incredible turnaround.Liverpool haven't completed their squad build, even if the transfer window closed this week. It was a strange ending to it, in all truth, as the club brought in Bradley Barcola for an awful lot of money but appeared to simply ignore glaring issues.The most glaring of those is in midfield. Liverpool do not have a
  
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• Isidor To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs Brentford

  03-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Isidor To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs BrentfordSunderland will clash heads with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium this Saturday as they look to earn maximum points on the road in the Premier League. The Black Cats secured a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham recently, which should keep them in high spirits ahead of this game.Regis Le Bris will stick with his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make one change to his first team for this clash. Wilson Isidor cou
  
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• Jayde Riviere: Man United ‘don’t want to be just another team’ in WSL title race

  03-09-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jayde Riviere: Man United ‘don’t want to be just another team’ in WSL title raceAhead of their season opener against London City Lionesses on Friday, Jayde Riviere spoke exclusively to Her Football Hub at Manchester United’s media day. The full-back discussed her personal goals for the season, playing in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, and overcoming injury.The 25-year-old defender is closing in on a century of appearances for the Reds, and wants to use last seas
  
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• Will Jaissle Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs Bournemouth

  03-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Jaissle Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs BournemouthNewcastle United will entertain Bournemouth at St. James’ Park this Saturday afternoon as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies managed to earn a solid 2-0 win away at Tottenham Hotspur recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Matthias Jaissle will once again set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep changes to a m
  
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