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• Report: Everton made £45m deadline day offer for forward

  05-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton made £45m deadline day offer for forwardEverton’s £45m Taty Castellanos Bid Shows Scale of Deadline Day Striker ProblemEverton’s late-window search for a centre-forward ended in familiar frustration, with TeamTalk reporting that the club failed with a major Deadline Day move for West Ham striker Taty Castellanos.The detail is striking. Everton were “prepared to pay more than £40million” for the Argentine, with a verbal proposal of “
  
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• Sneijder backs Dumfries to do well ahead of Real Madrid vs Inter Milan – ‘He has the quality’

  07-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sneijder backs Dumfries to do well ahead of Real Madrid vs Inter Milan – ‘He has the quality’Real Madrid begin their Champions League campaign on Tuesday against Inter Milan, and the fixture carries added significance for one of their summer signings.Denzel Dumfries will come up against his former club, having joined Real Madrid from Inter earlier in the window after five successful seasons in Italy.And ahead of the reunion, Dutch legend Wesley Sneijder has backed his compatrio
  
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• Barcelona lead Europe’s top five leagues in goals scored this season

  07-09-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona lead Europe’s top five leagues in goals scored this seasonDespite failing to land their top target Julian Alvarez, Barcelona have had a mesmerising start to the new season, especially from an attacking point of view.The Catalans have won their opening four matches in LaLiga, and they have scored goals for fun in all of those matches, with the current set of attackers absolutely on fire.Barcelona’s scoring tally improved further in their recent 5-0 win over Valencia at Mesta
  
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• Worthing sign Torquay striker Young

  07-09-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Worthing have signed striker Jordan Young from National League South side Torquay United for an undisclosed fee.Young, 27, has scored 35 goals in 88 appearances for Torquay since joining from Yeovil Town in October 2024."Jordan has great dead-ball delivery and can score and assists goals from out of nowhere, so he's going to be a really important player for us," Worthing manager Adam Hinshelwood told the club's website.Torquay United said the agreement between the two clubs "also ensures th
  
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• Liverpool send scouts to watch 'incredible' star in action

  07-09-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool send scouts to watch 'incredible' star in actionLiverpool still have a lot of work to do to their squad this season. Even though Andoni Iraola welcomed four new faces through the Anfield doors, there are still many areas among their ranks that could do with upgrading.Admittedly, Friday's 2-0 win against Ipswich was probably the Reds' best performance of the season but, if that level of performance can't be replicated every week, there's no point for them to have played as well as they
  
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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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• 'It's time for me to step up' - Ramsey

  07-09-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Jacob Ramsey is ready to "step up" for Newcastle this season following the summer's departures of fellow midfielders Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali.Ramsey, who joined the Magpies last summer for £40m, made 28 appearances last season with 13 of those coming from the bench.He has had to settle with three appearances from the bench this season too under head coach Matthias Jaissle, but scored against Bournemouth on Saturday to earn his side a point. "If you're looking from th
  
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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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