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• Performance in Man City defeat 'a great starting point' - Thomas

  07-09-2026 09:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coventry City defender Bobby Thomas says the performance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Manchester City is "a great starting point" for the Sky Blues to build on.Frank Lampard's newly promoted side delivered their best performance so far this season, after Premier League losses at Arsenal and at home to Hull City, but are still searching for their first point of the campaign."We approached the game differently and had a better gameplan," Thomas told BBC CWR. "We executed it really well and were unf
  
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• Mourinho underlines the key for Real Madrid ahead of CL opener vs Inter: ‘Must have the ability to overcome…’

  07-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho underlines the key for Real Madrid ahead of CL opener vs Inter: ‘Must have the ability to overcome…’Real Madrid begin their Champions League campaign on Tuesday when they welcome Inter Milan to the Bernabeu.Ahead of the crucial European opener, coach Jose Mourinho sat down with the club media to discuss a range of topics, from his personal ambition to the threat posed by Real Madrid’s continental rivals.Mourinho on his ambition and Real Madrid’s demandsFir
  
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• Arsenal loan watch: 3 players make debuts in weekend fixtures

  07-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal loan watch: 3 players make debuts in weekend fixturesArsenal loanees Ethan Nwaneri, Tommy Setford, and Sophie Harwood all made their debuts over the weekend, after completing their transfers late in the summer window.Photo by Sona Maleterova/Getty ImagesThe big news from the Arsenal men’s loanees over the weekend was Ethan Nwaneri’s debut for Borussia Dortmund against Hoffenheim.Nwaneri came off the bench in the 32nd minute, after an injury to Filippo Mane, and things initial
  
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• Levante captain itching to face Barcelona in La Liga: ‘We’re going in without fear’

  07-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Levante captain itching to face Barcelona in La Liga: ‘We’re going in without fear’FC Barcelona have taken an early lead in the La Liga title race, having won four in four games so far since the start of the 2026/27 season.The Blaugrana’s latest match against Valencia ended in a brutal 5-0 thrashing for the hosts at Mestalla, ensuring that Barça took a lead over second-placed Alaves and third-placed Real Madrid.Up next for Hansi Flick’s men in the league is a
  
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• Lautaro: ‘Champions League objective for Inter, we all knew Messi’s time would come’

  07-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro: ‘Champions League objective for Inter, we all knew Messi’s time would come’Lautaro Martinez believes that winning the Champions League is a realistic objective for Inter, says that he and his teammates will have to be at the top of their game to get past Real Madrid and has also responded to questions on his international colleagues Lionel Messi and Julian Alvzrez.Lautaro Martinez pre-match assessment ahead of Real Madrid vs. InterMartinez and his Nerazzurri teammates
  
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• USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino appears to take swipe at star player as he vows to make major change

  07-09-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino has promised to overhaul the culture and standards within the United States men’s national team at the start of his second stint, in comments that seemed aimed at star Christian Pulisic’s choice to opt out of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup."It was difficult to make the roster for the Gold Cup one year before because the mindset was different," Pochettino said Monday during an online question-and-answer session with reporters. "You say, 'If I play, I have not holidays.
  
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• 🌟 Champions League: 5 talking points from matchday 1

  07-09-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🌟 Champions League: 5 talking points from matchday 1It’s finally back!The Champions League returns this week for the 2026-2027 season!Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: the first 18 fixtures of this new edition will be played across three days, with five major talking points already, which we present to you here.Real Madrid: is the giant of Europe back?Four days after Real Madrid’s first defeat of the season (a 1-0 loss away to Real Betis), Real Madrid and José Mourinho
  
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• Serie A: Udinese vs. Lazio – Confirmed line-ups and updates

  07-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Udinese vs. Lazio – Confirmed line-ups and updatesKosta Runjaic and Gennaro Gattuso have confirmed their selections as Udinese host Lazio at the Bluenergy Stadium in the final match of the third round of 2026-27 Serie A fixtures.Udinese have made a mixed start to the new campaign, holding Como to a 1-1 draw in their opening fixture before beating newly promoted Monza 3-2 in their second match of the season.They will come up against a Biancocelesti side who have enjoyed a perfect s
  
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• Roma evaluating Raphael Guerreiro as free agent signing

  07-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma evaluating Raphael Guerreiro as free agent signingDespite the season already being underway, Roma are considering adding another signing to their roster, this time from the free agent market.More specifically, the capital club are monitoring the list of free agents for the left flank. According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur, Roma are evaluating Raphaël Guerreiro to strengthen their winger squad. The Portuguese winger, coming off a period in which he even considered early retirement la
  
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• Report: Brentford open contract talks with star amid Arsenal interest

  07-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Brentford open contract talks with star amid Arsenal interestBrentford Open Kevin Schade Contract Talks Amid Arsenal InterestBrentford have moved to protect one of their most dangerous attacking assets, with TeamTalk reporting that negotiations are now under way over a new deal for Kevin Schade. The early objective is clear, secure the winger’s future, reward his progress and place the club in a stronger position as interest gathers from Arsenal and other high-level suitors.Schade,
  
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• Official | Cristian Cásseres extends Toulouse FC contract

  07-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Cristian Cásseres extends Toulouse FC contractCristian Cásseres (26) has extended his contract with Toulouse FC until 2028, the club has officially announced.Originally signed with Les Violets until June 2027, the midfielder has now extended his contract by a further season. Having arrived in the Occitan region as part of a €1m transfer from the New York Red Bulls in the summer of 2023, Cásseres has established himself as a key player in his position in Ligue
  
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• 'New Sheff Wed story has great opening chapter'

  07-09-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield Wednesday are top of League One after four wins from their opening five matches [Getty Images]It'd be easy to look at the League One table, see Sheffield Wednesday at the top, and figure it's not that unexpected.After all, they're a recently relegated Championship team, and, as one of the bigger clubs in the division, it probably won't raise much of an eyebrow to outside observers.That would be an error.The best example as to why would be Leicester. On paper they still have a deep squa
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino wants the US to become ‘one of the most powerful countries in soccer’

  07-09-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino recently signed a contract extension with the US. Photograph: Abbie Parr/APIt’s been two months since the US men’s national team crashed out of the World Cup in disappointing fashion, and their head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, is back at work.The former Tottenham and PSG manager was largely viewed as a short-term hire when he joined the US in 2024, brought on to help the team capitalize on their first home World Cup in more than three decades. Along the way, Poche
  
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• Barcelona summer signing enters joins club icons on elite list after fantastic start to season

  07-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona summer signing enters joins club icons on elite list after fantastic start to seasonWhen Barcelona signed Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United, there were questions raised over the valuation of the player and the fact that the club declined the opportunity to retain Marcus Rashford.Gordon’s early performances in the World Cup did not help things either. But after some exceptional displays in the knockout stages, the Englishman has taken that momentum into Barcelona in this new se
  
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• Real Madrid president will consider signing a player in January only on one condition

  07-09-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid president will consider signing a player in January only on one conditionReal Madrid have completed a significant summer transfer window following Jose Mourinho’s return to the club.The Portuguese coach’s appointment has brought about another shift in the way the club operate, with everyone delighted by how things are going. As during his first spell between 2010 and 2013, Mourinho’s influence is already being felt across the sporting structure, with his opinion car
  
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• Official | Coritiba’s João Almeida joins Le Mans

  07-09-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Coritiba’s João Almeida joins Le MansLe Mans FC have officially announced the signing of João Almeida (20) from Brazilian club Coritiba FC. The young Brazilian has joined the newly promoted Ligue 1 side on loan for the 2026-27 season.A product of the Coritiba academy, Almeida made his professional debut there in January 2025, before going on to make a further 28 appearances (three assists) and helping the Verdão secure promotion to the top flight of Brazilia
  
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• Napoli security crackdown ahead of Arsenal Champions League visit

  07-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli security crackdown ahead of Arsenal Champions League visitNapoli are preparing heightened security measures ahead of their Champions League meeting with Arsenal, with around 1,500 travelling supporters expected from England.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the fixture has been designated as high risk from a public-order perspective, prompting increased attention from local authorities ahead of the match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.Around 45,000 tickets have reportedly been sold for
  
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• 'The fan experience has certainly been ruined'

  07-09-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on the decision to rule out Neco Williams' goal against Tottenham for handball - and the wider impact of VAR on the game. Lower down this page you can see Forest fan Ellie Molloson explain she's sometimes "scared" to celebrate a goal given VAR can intervene.Here are some of your comments:Matthew: Wow, I'm a Forest fan since Clough became the manager in the 70s. I've seen a lot to frustrate me - but never been scared to celebrate a goal. Most times you c
  
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• “One to keep an eye on” – Journalist confirms Liverpool’s interest in midfielder

  07-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “One to keep an eye on” – Journalist confirms Liverpool’s interest in midfielderLiverpool Transfer Interest in Lamine Camara Could Point Towards Major 2027 MoveLiverpool’s summer transfer window may have closed, yet one name refuses to disappear from the conversation around the club’s future recruitment plans.Lamine Camara.The AS Monaco midfielder was discussed by Dave Davis and David Lynch on the latest Media Matters podcast for Anfield Index, with Lynch sugg
  
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• Chelsea explored Berge move

  07-09-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Chelsea showed late interest in Fulham's Sander Berge as they attempted to strengthen their midfield options before Enzo Fernandez's departure.The Blues intended to sign a central midfielder in the closing days of the summer transfer window as they prepared for Fernandez to join Manchester City.However, Chelsea's search ended in disappointment as they sold Fernandez for £125m without signing a replacement.It is understood Norway international Berge was among the options explored by Ch
  
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• Barcelona set to come up against two familiar faces in UCL clash against Feyenoord

  07-09-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set to come up against two familiar faces in UCL clash against FeyenoordThis season’s Champions League will bring several notable reunions between Barcelona and their opponents.The game against Como will see Cesc Fabregas and Alex Valle return to the Spotify Camp Nou, while Galatasaray’s Ilkay Gundogan will face his former Barcelona teammates. PSG provide the most star-studded reunion, with Luis Enrique, Lucas Digne, Pedro Fernandez ‘Dro’, Ousmane Dembele and Fe
  
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• Motherwell fail to cut fine for Celtic penalty reaction

  07-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell have been unsuccessful in an attempt to reduce a £5,000 fine for their reaction to a last-gasp penalty award to Celtic at Fir Park in May, but former player Elliot Watt's suspension has been cut.A Scottish FA appeal panel upheld the decision to punish the club for a social media post in the wake of referee John Beaton's VAR-assisted decision for a handball against Sam Nicholson.The message included the phrase "as the world of football mocks our game" and a video montage of the a
  
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• Mbappe: ‘I prefer Milan but Inter deserve respect, Lautaro is a great player’

  07-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe: ‘I prefer Milan but Inter deserve respect, Lautaro is a great player’Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has maintained his stance that he prefers Milan to Inter, but says that the Nerazzurri are a side that deserve a lot of respect ahead of their visit to the Bernabeu in the Champions League on Tuesday night.What Mbappe said about Milan ahead of Real Madrid-InterMbappe has often spoken about his admiration for Inter’s rivals Milan. In a 2024 interview, the France internatio
  
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• Liverpool transfer target confirms he's ready for move

  07-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer target confirms he's ready for moveDuring the 2026-27 summer transfer window, Liverpool were linked with many different players. Fans expected several changes to take place after the Reds only mustered up a fifth place finish last term.And, while four new players were brought in, it still feels like not enough was changed.Indeed, Andoni Iraola being at the helm has certainly helped improve things but, it still feels like their first-team squad isn't strong enough to properly c
  
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• Inter 3-2 Napoli Matchday Experience: Jones, Hojlund and a new era for Serie A?

  07-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter 3-2 Napoli Matchday Experience: Jones, Hojlund and a new era for Serie A?Lorenzo Bettoni reports from San Siro after Inter produced a remarkable comeback to beat Napoli 3-2 in a thrilling encounter that could go down as one of the best Serie A games of the season.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelSubstitutions played a decisive role for both sides, while a simple new rule could make this season a potential turning point for Italian football- great news
  
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• Durham batter Bedingham extends contract

  07-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Bedingham has scored 1,029 runs in the County Championship so far this season [Getty Images]Durham batter David Bedingham has extended his contract through to the end of next season.The 32-year-old South Africa international joined the club in 2020 and has passed 5,500 first-class runs. "I owe the club a lot, and I'm very thankful that they've signed me since 2020," he told the club website."The personal goals are quite cool, but I think that we have a squad now that hopefully can win Divi
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino plots USMNT's 'fresh start' as focus shifts to 2030 World Cup

  07-09-2026 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino said Monday that he plans to select a mix of young and experienced players for his first U.S. national team camp since the round-of-16 loss at the World Cup, a four-match home slate beginning late this month.Pochettino — who last month signed a new contract through the 2030 tournament — will name his squad of about 26 players Sept. 17 for the friendlies against Peru on Sept. 26 in Orlando; Chile on Sept. 29 in St. Louis; Mexico on Oct. 3 in Greater Phoenix; and Ca
  
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• Arsenal women flex their new depth at Brighton

  07-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal women flex their new depth at BrightonArsenal Women opened the season with a 1-0 win at Brighton, but the selection itself underlined just how fierce the competition for places has become in Renee Slegers’ squad.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesThe Gunners won 1-0 away thanks to debutant Lisa Baum’s excellent finish. The away fans were present in huge numbers, as always, at Crawley Town and were rewarded with a good performance.Arsenal sit in fifth position in the table after
  
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• Arsenal having fun as title confidence breeds creativity: 'We know we can beat anybody'

  07-09-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LONDON — The Emirates Stadium crackled with appreciation and awe on plenty of occasions during Arsenal's win against Chelsea on Sunday. MORE — What we learned from Arsenal v ChelseaThe swagger is back. The benefits of winning the Premier League last season are clear. The creativity is flowing. Confidence is high. Arsenal were excellent last season as they won the Premier League title. But at times it was a grind to finally get it over the line. In the early Mikel Arteta years Arsenal
  
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• Report: Arsenal interested in move to sign Champions League winner

  07-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal interested in move to sign Champions League winnerWillian Pacho transfer latest as Arsenal monitor PSG defender amid January doubtArsenal remain attentive to the situation of Willian Pacho, with the PSG defender firmly on the radar of leading Premier League recruitment departments. According to Caught Offside, Arsenal and Manchester City are both keeping a close eye on the Ecuador international, whose profile has risen sharply since his move from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2024.Pacho
  
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