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• Real Madrid consider replacing Thibaut Courtois with Premier League goalkeeper

  07-07-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid consider replacing Thibaut Courtois with Premier League goalkeeperReal Madrid have seen several veteran players leave over the last few years, and soon, they will need to prepare for Thibaut Courtois to join them. The 34-year-old goalkeeper is out of contract next summer, and while it would be a surprise if he wasn’t offered a new deal given that he is still the club’s first-choicegoalkeeper, preparations are being made to bring in his replacement.Current backup Andriy Lu
  
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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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• 💰 Squad values, Como top Italy's giants by +€150m 🤯! But Real, monstrous🚀

  10-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💰 Squad values, Como top Italy's giants by +€150m 🤯! But Real, monstrous🚀It’s time to take stock after a summer transfer window that reshaped the landscape of world football. The first two days of the Champions League have already given us some verdicts, unfortunately negative ones for the Italian sides. Both Inter and Napoli, in fact, lost on their respective debuts, albeit against two giants like Real and Arsenal.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Chann
  
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• 'If Mac Allister's performances are good, he will get a new contract'

  10-09-2026 09:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock said Alexis Mac Allister just needed to be put into a system that suits him to get the best out of him."I don't think he has to show his importance to Liverpool, I think everyone knows the qualities he has got anyway," said Warnock, who was a pundit on Wednesday's Champions League Match of the Day."There will be a lot of talk about him because of what has gone on in the past few days, but Liverpool fans were already asking why hasn't he bee
  
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• Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: Who leads the race after nominees announced?

  10-09-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The race for the Ballon d’Or is entering its final stretch with the 30-name shortlist for the men’s award now confirmed following the 2026 World Cup.Spain’s triumph over Argentina in the final will surely bode well for the likes of 2024 winner Rodri and Lamine Yamal in their pursuit of the individual accolade, who will look to start the new club season with some spellbinding performances to complement their part in winning football’s most coveted trophy.Harry Kane remains
  
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• Virgil van Dijk's successor has been found by Liverpool, it's not Jeremy Jacquet

  10-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Virgil van Dijk's successor has been found by Liverpool, it's not Jeremy JacquetOne of the hardest players for Liverpool to replace in the future will be Virgil van Dijk. The 35-year-old is entering the final year of his contract with the Anfield outfit and, at the moment, no talks about a new deal have been shared.Obviously, since he's likely to start most of Liverpool's games again this season, the Reds will probably enter negotiations with their captain at some point.In fact, he's even said h
  
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• Iker Casillas takes a swipe at Real Madrid defence with Thibaut Courtois joke: ‘A bad sign’

  10-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iker Casillas takes a swipe at Real Madrid defence with Thibaut Courtois joke: ‘A bad sign’Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas offered a typically candid assessment of the club while attending the launch of the 55th edition of the Panini LaLiga sticker album, with Thibaut Courtois and Jose Mourinho both providing memorable moments.Casillas was asked to name the leading candidates for the best player of the 2025/26 season. The former Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper initially focuse
  
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• Barcelona ace Rodri apologises to Valencia after controversial comments at Mestalla: ‘Hope they return to where they belong’

  10-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona ace Rodri apologises to Valencia after controversial comments at Mestalla: ‘Hope they return to where they belong’Barcelona midfielder Rodri has apologised to Valencia after his comments from the Mestalla bench were caught on camera during Barça’s 5-0 victory last weekend.Rodri was substituted in the 62nd minute with Barcelona already three goals ahead, but the midfielder remained involved in the action from the bench. Sitting beside Pau Cubarsi, he discus
  
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• Gossip: Johnstone to keep Celtic place for Old Firm cup tie?

  10-09-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic boss has a decision to make on which goalkeeper starts against Rangers on Sunday and why did VAR not intervene for disallowed goal at McDiarmid Park?On-loan goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is in contention to keep his Celtic place for Sunday's Premier Sports Cup meeting with Rangers after keeping a clean sheet on his debut against St Johnstone last night, says manager Martin O'Neill. (Daily Record - subscription required)VAR was unable to weigh in on a disallowed goal for Celtic in Perth because
  
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• 🥐 Barça up, Atleti down... 5️⃣ stories shaping Thursday

  10-09-2026 08:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Barça up, Atleti down... 5️⃣ stories shaping ThursdayThe Champions League opener leaves us with a brilliant start for FC Barcelona and a bitter setback for Atlético de Madrid. Off the pitch, Rodri puts his controversy with Valencia to bed, and Leo Messi brings Spanish football to a standstill with his imminent arrival as owner of CD Eldense.A Barça five-star start to the Champions LeagueFC Barcelona kicked off their European campaign in emphatic fashio
  
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• Taylor aims to make Wales a force in deaf football

  10-09-2026 08:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales Deaf men's manager James Taylor is a former Swansea City youth player [WDFA]Wales and England come face-to-face in Llandarcy on Friday, 11 September, the latest chapter in the rollercoaster story of the Wales Deaf men's football side.Re-established in 2023, they drew with England and beat both Scotland and Ireland in their first three matches.However from such a promising start the Wales Deaf Football Association (WDFA) found themselves going backwards.In 2024 the squad travelled to Turkey
  
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