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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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• Como president Suwarso: ‘Premier League has money but we have history, art and passion’

  10-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como president Suwarso: ‘Premier League has money but we have history, art and passion’Como president Mirwan Suwarso insists his club can compete with Europe’s biggest teams by drawing on the unique appeal of the city and Italian football.Como make their historic Champions League debut against RB Leipzig tonight, having risen rapidly under Cesc Fabregas and exceeded the club’s original plans.Suwarso admits their progress has come faster than expected, particularly when it
  
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• Iraola allays Barcola injury fears

  10-09-2026 10:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"It is just cramp, there is no injury," Andoni Iraola insisted after £123m summer signing Bradley Barcola was forced off during Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.The 24-year-old went off the pitch holding his left calf 60 minutes into the encounter at Anfield, but his new head coach didn't seem too worried about his fitness post-match."It is about building his [Bradley Barcola's] physical condition," Iraola said, after marking his Champions
  
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• 😡 Who are you, you idiot? - World champion confronts Lewandowski

  10-09-2026 10:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😡 Who are you, you idiot? - World champion confronts LewandowskiThere was plenty of drama in that one! On the night before Thursday, Chicago Fire and Inter Miami faced off in the MLS and drew 1-1. It was the clash of the two superstars: Robert Lewandowski against Lionel Messi.But another confrontation caused far more of a stir. In the 86th minute, Lewandowski got into it with defender Ian Fray. The Pole shoved his opponent to the ground, who then got back up and brought Lewandowski down
  
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• Stats: Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal justifies captain’s armband with superb Feyenoord display

  10-09-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stats: Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal justifies captain’s armband with superb Feyenoord displayLamine Yamal took another major step in his Barcelona development on Wednesday night, becoming the youngest captain in the history of the club’s first team, at 19 years and 58 days, during the 5-1 Champions League victory over Feyenoord.The moment arrived after Raphinha and Pedri had both left the pitch, leaving the captain’s armband on Yamal’s arm. Barcelona needed a con
  
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• Real Madrid continue to maintain interest in Arsenal midfielder as future comes into question – report

  10-09-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid continue to maintain interest in Arsenal midfielder as future comes into question – reportReal Madrid have maintained their interest in Martin Zubimendi, with the Arsenal midfielder’s current situation potentially opening the door to a January transfer, according to a report from TeamTalk.Zubimendi’s position at Arsenal has become more complicated as competition for midfield places has increased. The Spain international lost his place towards the end of last se
  
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• Spurs should be awarded 2016-17 title - Pochettino

  10-09-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham team were also beaten 4-2 by Chelsea in the 2016-17 FA Cup semi-finals [Getty Images]Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea should be stripped of the Premier League title for 2016-17, when his Tottenham team finished runners-up.Chelsea were fined £10.75m in March after being charged by the Premier League for historical breaches of competition rules.The club also had a six-point deduction "set aside" on appeal. Antonio Conte's Chelsea team finished seven points
  
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• Thursday, more Liberta, Sula and Champions League, see agenda 📲

  10-09-2026 10:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thursday, more Liberta, Sula and Champions League, see agenda 📲Today’s Highlights 🔥Champions League13:45 – Fenerbahçe vs Roma – TNT, HBO Max, TNT Sports YouTube13:45 – PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk – Space, HBO Max16:00 – Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt – TNT, HBO Max
  16:00 – Como vs RB Leipzig – HBO Max16:00 – Manchester United vs Sabah FK – Space, HBO Max
  16:00 – Slavia Prague vs Lens –
  
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• 'Jaissle has belief in Willock' - Anderson

  10-09-2026 10:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Joe Willock's Newcastle journey has been full of ups and downs.After an emphatic start to life on Tyneside under former boss Steve Bruce during the 2020-21 campaign, the 27-year-old's goalscoring form has considerably slowed down.In 14 appearances on loan, Willock scored eight goals, seven of which were in consecutive games to equal Alan Shearer's club record.However, after his £20m arrival in August 2021 on a six-year deal, the goals were harder to come by.Former Magpies def
  
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• Harvey Higgins - who is breakthrough Rovers striker?

  10-09-2026 10:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]After losing Igor Tyjon to Arsenal, Blackburn have promoted striker Harvey Higgins as their next young forward in line.Manager Tony Mowbray said Higgins, 17, was "physically ready" when handing him his debut in last Saturday's Lancashire derby at Preston as the third youngest player to feature in the Championship this season.Mowbray has also spoken about trying to "drip-feed" academy talent, but again turned to Higgins with Blackburn 2-1 down at home to Sheffield United on Tuesday
  
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• Ronald Araujo backs Barcelona to win Champions League and makes Julian Alvarez admission: ‘I wanted him…’

  10-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronald Araujo backs Barcelona to win Champions League and makes Julian Alvarez admission: ‘I wanted him…’Ronald Araujo may now be experiencing the season from the other side of Europe, but the Barcelona defender is clearly still keeping a close eye on his former club.The Uruguayan, currently on loan at Liverpool, featured in the Reds’ 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield. He was one of the players who spoke to the media after the match, and Araujo made no sec
  
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• Predrag Mijatovic warns Real Madrid must improve after Inter Milan win

  10-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Predrag Mijatovic warns Real Madrid must improve after Inter Milan winReal Madrid have had quite a good start to the 2026-27 season so far, but their performances might not have left the fans too happy. The Merengues have enjoyed four wins in five games across all competitions, but the defeat to Real Betis in La Liga has left the fans somewhat wounded.Furthermore, although they got the full three points in a difficult game, Los Blancos’ performance against Inter Milan also left several wea
  
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• Late goal keeps Rangers on track for Old Firm double-header

  10-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If a week is a long time in politics, four minutes can feel like an age in football.Had Bojan Miovski not rescued Rangers with a neat finish at home to St Mirren as the match entered stoppage time, the post-match talk would have been about the boos ringing round Ibrox.Hundreds of home fans had already headed for the exits in frustration at a disjointed second-half display.Instead, after the remaining 270 seconds passed without a St Mirren response, Rangers players and staff flew into the kind of
  
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• Jose Mourinho played key role in keeping 20-year-old star at Real Madrid this summer amid multiple offers

  10-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho played key role in keeping 20-year-old star at Real Madrid this summer amid multiple offersJose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid to take charge of the first team for his second stint, with Florentino Perez trusting him to get the project back on track.The Portuguese tactician has already had a positive influence in the dressing room, bringing the superstars together.He has also played a key role in the transfer market, both in terms of the signings the club have made and potential
  
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• Inter owners Oaktree look to follow Man City and Chelsea example with satellite club

  10-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter owners Oaktree look to follow Man City and Chelsea example with satellite clubOaktree are exploring the possibility of acquiring a second European club to place within Inter’s orbit.According to reports from the Gazzetta dello Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the American investment fund, which owns Inter, is reportedly examining clubs in four different countries as it considers creating a satellite operation to help develop and increase the value of Nerazzurri youngsters.The preferred ta
  
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• Mac Allister seemed like a man on a mission

  10-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The raw emotion shown by Alexis Mac Allister as he grabbed the Liverpool badge on his shirt and celebrated in front of the Kop told you all that you needed to know.Just a day earlier, Mac Allister had spoken with a different kind of emotion inside the press room at Anfield as he expressed his sadness at Liverpool not offering him a new contract during the summer.The Argentina international, who is currently contracted until 2028, spoke passionately about his love for the club and t
  
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• Everton could make move for attacking star

  10-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton could make move for attacking starEverton weigh Mauro Icardi move as Moyes considers striker optionsEverton’s search for another striker has reached the point where availability and suitability must be weighed with equal care. Mauro Icardi is the latest name linked with a possible solution, although the distance between being considered and being signed remains substantial.For David Moyes, the appeal of an additional centre-forward is straightforward. Another option would offer cov
  
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• Today’s Papers: Napoli stumble as Roma and Como fly the flag

  10-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: Napoli stumble as Roma and Como fly the flagLa Gazzetta dello SportNapoli, it isn’t enoughChampions League: Napoli hold out against Arsenal, then collapseNapoli withstand Arsenal for long periods at the Stadio Maradona but ultimately suffer a 1-0 defeat in their Champions League opener. Martin Ødegaard is decisive for the Gunners, with Massimiliano Allegri now facing a third consecutive defeat.Juve, Locatelli’s comeback in 2027Manuel Locatelli has undergo
  
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• Spanish journalist reveals Vinicius Jr.’s eye-watering Real Madrid salary after new contract: ‘This is the new salary scale’

  10-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish journalist reveals Vinicius Jr.’s eye-watering Real Madrid salary after new contract: ‘This is the new salary scale’Real Madrid have significantly increased Vinicius Jr.’s salary as part of his contract renewal, with a new report claiming the Brazilian forward now costs the club around €48 million per season.According to Defensa Central, the figure represents the overall annual cost of Vinicius’s services following the agreement reached earlier this sum
  
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• Barcelona promise summer priority signing they will return for him in January – report

  10-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona promise summer priority signing they will return for him in January – reportBarcelona spent all summer trying to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid but ran into a resolute Los Colchoneros.The 26-year-old dreamt of a move to the Catalan club all summer, and Barça also made offers that were rejected by Atletico.However, the setback in the summer transfer window only seems temporary.According to El Chiringuito TV journalist Jota Jordi, Barcelona have made a commitment t
  
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• O'Neill 'not sure what to make of' Celtic, so what are issues?

  10-09-2026 09:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin O'Neill was perplexed in Perth.His "laborious" Celtic side made it six wins out of six in the Scottish Premiership by sneaking by St Johnstone, but his much-changed side far from had it all their own way.After handing a debut to on-loan Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, a first Celtic start to midfielder Oliver Sorensen and a rare run-out for centre-back Dane Murray - in addition to recalling winger Sebastian Tounekti and striker Kasper Hogh - the veteran manager would have hoped to have h
  
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• Liverpool blown away by African duo, big move now imminent

  10-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool blown away by African duo, big move now imminentA Liverpool move is now imminent after the club were blown away by an African duo. It's a really interesting time at Anfield right now. Liverpool are now very distant from the legacy of Jurgen Klopp.The German left behind a squad that won the Premier League after his departure. But slowly the stars of the team have been dismantled.Luis Diaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Mo Salah, Curtis Jones and others who played a key role i
  
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• Barca's Rodri apologises over Valencia 'weak' comments

  10-09-2026 09:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri joined Barcelona this summer in a £65m move from Manchester City [Getty Images]Barcelona midfielder Rodri says he has apologised to the entire Valencia squad after television cameras appeared to catch him describing the La Liga strugglers as "very weak".Rodri reportedly made the comment to Barcelona team-mates Pau Cubarsi and Raphinha while sitting on the bench after being substituted during his side's 5-0 league win against Valencia on Sunday.The result at Mestella Stadium left Vale
  
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• 'Chemsdine will stay with us 100%' - Ghisolfi

  10-09-2026 09:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has been a tumultuous period for Sunderland midfielder Chemsdine Talbi - a strong 2026 World Cup campaign with Morocco, linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, and excluded from Regis le Bris' Europa League squad. However, Black Cats sporting director Florent Ghisolfi told the Sunderland Echo: "Chemsdine will stay with us - 100%."Ghisolfi added that Talbi's exclusion from the Europa League squad was the result of him holding "conversations with very good clubs" during the transfer window."Because
  
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• Thierry Henry backs Real Madrid star for Ballon d’Or glory

  10-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thierry Henry backs Real Madrid star for Ballon d’Or gloryReal Madrid were unable to win any major trophy during the last season, but still, some of their players impressed a lot at an individual level. This was particularly true for Kylian Mbappe, who retained the Pichichi title by scoring 25 goals in La Liga, and was also the top scorer in the UEFA Champions League.Furthermore, he had a very good World Cup 2026 campaign with France, and won the Golden Boot, while also breaking the all-ti
  
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• Real Madrid icon warns club over La Liga chances and identifies major weakness: ‘They offer no guarantees’

  10-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid icon warns club over La Liga chances and identifies major weakness: ‘They offer no guarantees’Real Madrid may have started Jose Mourinho’s reign with a Champions League victory, but player and director of football Pedja Mijatovic believes the team still has plenty to prove before it can be considered a serious La Liga contender.Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1 in the Champions League, yet the Santiago Bernabeu crowd made its frustration clear by booing some of t
  
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• Perfect start, star duo shine, Kounde’s disappointment | Three takeaways from Barcelona 5-1 Feyenoord

  10-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Perfect start, star duo shine, Kounde’s disappointment | Three takeaways from Barcelona 5-1 FeyenoordBarcelona made their first UEFA Champions League clash of the new season look ridiculously easy last night as they romped home to a 5-1 win over Feyenoord at the Spotify Camp Nou.It was complete and utter dominance from Hansi Flick’s side against the Dutch club as they not only kept 72% of possession but also created more big chances with persistent attacks.What stood out once again w
  
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• Easy to forget Alonso's side were booed off at half-time

  10-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Xabi Alonso watched his Chelsea team hit six second-half goals against Leeds United, but felt the need to "take responsibility" for the shaky start that came before the thrilling flurry.Amid jubilation that followed the final whistle at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea recovered from 2-0 down to progress as 6-3 winners in the Carabao Cup, it was easy to forget that Alonso's side were booed off at half-time.Supporters witnessed arguably the worst first half of Alonso's short tenure to
  
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• Gabriel plotting same path as Giggs

  10-09-2026 09:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]When Michael Carrick was asked about 15-year-old JJ Gabriel last month, he navigated the narrow path between high praise for a young player with immense talent and the knowledge he will ultimately be the one who decides when it is time for first-team exposure."JJ is one of the boys," he said. "He has obviously got really big talent. He has trained with us quite a bit and he is getting experience all the time. He is physically adapting to each step and we are just continuing his dev
  
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• 🥐☕️ FC Breakfast: Dembélé PSG boss in Champions League 👑, Ferran historic 🎩

  10-09-2026 09:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️ FC Breakfast: Dembélé PSG boss in Champions League 👑, Ferran historic 🎩Dembélé the boss of PSG in the UCL 👑PSG made a perfect start to their Champions League campaign on Wednesday night, thrashing Slovan Bratislava 6-1.The match was notably marked by Ousmane Dembélé’s XXL performance, as he scored twice and provided two assists.The reigning Ballon d’Or winner is confirming his role as Paris&rsq
  
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