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• SFA to offer incentives for youth participation

  04-09-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Scottish FA is to offer financial incentives for clubs to play more young Scottish footballers.The proposal is part of the governing body's plan to reshape youth development and increase the number of homegrown players.All 42 SPFL clubs gathered in St Andrews on Friday to discuss ways of improving the game and finding the next generation of international players.As well as financial incentives, clubs also heard plans for home-grown player quotas for the Scottish Cup and Premier
  
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• Jersey Bulls defend well to force FA Cup replay

  07-09-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jersey Bulls kept a clean sheet away at Burgess Hill Town [BBC]Jersey Bulls' defending has been praised after their 0-0 draw at Burgess Hill Town in the FA Cup.The islanders, who were under the caretaker charge of former Jersey representative team boss Martin Cassidy with manager Elliot Powell getting married, stifled their higher-level opponents in their first qualifying round tie.The islanders had chances late on to win but will return to their Isthmian League Premier Division hosts on Tuesday
  
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• Steve McManaman reveals the one thing Jose Mourinho must do at Real Madrid

  07-09-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve McManaman reveals the one thing Jose Mourinho must do at Real MadridThe last two years have been utterly dismal for Real Madrid, but they will hope to put things right during the 2026-27 season. No major trophies since the 2023-24 Champions League is a big disappointment, but if they are to get back on track, they have the ideal man at the helm.Jose Mourinho was the clear choice to return as manager in the summer, and after Florentino Perez won the Real Madrid presidential election, the Po
  
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• Mixed zone: Lille-Betis, with the roof closed 🏟️

  07-09-2026 10:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mixed zone: Lille-Betis, with the roof closed 🏟️Real Betis will play their next European fixture at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium under a closed roof, according to Zona Mixta. The adverse weather conditions forecast in Lille have forced a last-minute decision to ensure the match can go ahead properly.LOSC Lille, the home side, formally asked UEFA to close the retractable roof of their stadium. The heavy rain expected throughout the day threatened the condition of the pitch and the com
  
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• Allen reaches 400-game milestone for Guernsey FC

  07-09-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ross Allen has scored 333 goals in 400 appearances [Fran Torode]Ross Allen says he is "really proud" to have made his 400th appearance for Guernsey FC.The 39-year-old, who is the club's record scorer with 333 goals, reached the milestone after coming on as a substitute in the club's 4-1 loss at home to Southern Combination Premier Division leaders Eastbourne United.Allen has been part of the Guernsey side since the club was formed in 2011."I think I'll look back on it one day and probably think
  
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• Debut winner 'an indescribable feeling' - Maitland-Niles

  07-09-2026 10:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Scoring a stunning last-minute equaliser against Manchester United on his debut was "an indescribable feeling", says Ainsley Maitland-Niles.The former Arsenal full-back, who joined Everton from Lyon on transfer deadline day, left United goalkeeper Senne Lammens rooted to the spot in the sixth minute of added time when he curled an unstoppable effort into the net."It's definitely up there with one of my favourite debuts," Maitland-Niles told BBC Radio Merseyside."We deserved a point
  
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• Leeds gather momentum as Gudmundsson returns to starting XI

  07-09-2026 10:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has been a long wait for Leeds fans to see Gabriel Gudmundsson back in action in a competitive match for the Whites.Before Leeds' 1-1 draw against Brighton, the 27-year-old last featured for Leeds in April.Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, Gudmundsson gave credit to the physio team for helping him through his recovery from a hamstring injury - and on Saturday's game, added: "I feel Brighton is a difficult place to come."Last season we lost here quite badly, so I think we are doing some good stuff.
  
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• Spalletti refuses to blame referee for Milan’s goal, appears to taunt journalists

  07-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti refuses to blame referee for Milan’s goal, appears to taunt journalistsJuventus coach Luciano Spalletti admits Koni De Winter didn’t foul Randal Kolo Muani in the build-up to Milan’s opener last night: ‘I’m not going to complain about these things.’Juventus and Milan picked up a 1-1 draw in their meeting at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday.LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Head coach of Juventus FC Luciano Spalletti during the Serie A match between US Lecce
  
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• Steve McManaman explains why Trent Alexander-Arnold has struggled at Real Madrid: ‘The problem is that…’

  07-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve McManaman explains why Trent Alexander-Arnold has struggled at Real Madrid: ‘The problem is that…’Steve McManaman knows better than most what it takes for a British player to make the leap from Liverpool to Real Madrid.The former winger spent the majority of his career at Anfield before becoming the first British footballer to sign for Real Madrid in 1999. He went on to win two Champions League titles and La Liga in Spain, giving him a unique perspective on Trent Al
  
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• It's official, Liverpool have signed a new right-back

  07-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's official, Liverpool have signed a new right-backLiverpool finally have a new right-back, it's now official. Despite an obvious void at right-back, Liverpool’s former sporting director Richard Hughes opted against addressing the position during the summer transfer window.Instead, the Reds appear set to solve the problem internally, with Conor Bradley viewed as the long-term answer. The Northern Irishman is one of the few remaining homegrown players in the squad and has already shown he
  
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• From game show to Champions League - Sabah coach tells his incredible story

  07-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On Thursday, Valdas Dambrauskas will walk out at Old Trafford as manager of Sabah in the Champions League.The Lithuanian's career will come full circle, some 20 years since he made his first steps into coaching with Manchester United Soccer Schools."This is beyond my imagination," Dambrauskas told BBC Sport. "To go through that tunnel on to that pitch."I've been many times to Old Trafford with the kids, and now I'm going to come as a coach."This only scratches the surface of Dambrauskas' remarka
  
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• Real Madrid legend puts Barcelona sensation above Messi and Michael Owen at 17: ‘Even better than them’

  07-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend puts Barcelona sensation above Messi and Michael Owen at 17: ‘Even better than them’Steve McManaman has made a huge claim about Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal, insisting the teenager is already beyond anything football has previously seen at his age.The former Real Madrid and Liverpool winger, speaking to SPORT, described Yamal as a global star and argued that his level at 16 and 17 surpasses even the teenage versions of Lionel Messi and Michael Owen.“I thi
  
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• Report: Ligue 1 star high in Liverpool’s thinking for 2027

  07-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Ligue 1 star high in Liverpool’s thinking for 2027Lamine Camara to Liverpool in 2027? Monaco Chaos Leaves Door Open for Premier League MoveTransfer deadline day has a habit of exposing football’s glamour as a thin veneer over confusion, panic and bruised egos. Few stories from the final hours of the window captured that better than the extraordinary unravelling of Lamine Camara’s proposed move from Monaco to Chelsea, a collapse that has now left Liverpool with a clear r
  
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• Report: Arsenal and Manchester City keen on Portuguese international

  07-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal and Manchester City keen on Portuguese internationalPedro Neto Transfer Interest Grows as Arsenal Monitor Chelsea WingerPedro Neto is back in the conversation, and that tells you plenty about how the market works. Talent, age profile, Premier League experience and tactical flexibility still carry weight, even when the badge on the shirt complicates things. According to Caught Offside, Arsenal, Manchester City and Al-Hilal are all tracking the Chelsea winger as the season begins t
  
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• The new issue threatening to derail Man United’s season

  07-09-2026 09:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Michael Carrick knows from first-hand experience, Manchester United are no strangers to early-season defensive mishaps away at Everton. Fourteen years before Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ 96th-minute equaliser at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Rio Ferdinand joined a list of injured centre-backs, midfielder Carrick had to fill in and was bullied by his future teammate Marouane Fellaini, who scored a winner for David Moyes’ Everton.As Carrick and Moyes, United and Everton renewed acquaintances i
  
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• 'Playing at a good tempo' - how Black Cats 'deserved' point at Brentford

  07-09-2026 09:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Sunderland defender Gary Bennett says the Black Cats "deserved" the point from their 1-1 draw against Brentford.Bennett told BBC Radio Newcastle: "It was a good point. It was excellent football from Sunderland, especially in the first 45 minutes."We forced Brentford to make changes at half-time and it worked in their favour. They got their noses in front."Credit to Sunderland, they kept going. We deserved something out of the game. When Wilson Isidor came on, it proved he and Brian Brobbe
  
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• Inter Milan legend reveals what the Italian side must do to beat Real Madrid: ‘If we just defend, we won’t…’

  07-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan legend reveals what the Italian side must do to beat Real Madrid: ‘If we just defend, we won’t…’Giuseppe Bergomi has urged Inter Milan to show courage when they face Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, warning that a purely defensive approach would leave them with little chance of getting a result.The Inter legend knows the stadium better than most. He faced Real Madrid 10 times during his career, including his first European appearance as a 17-year-old, an
  
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• 'Gambling & guessing' - Gray faces up to Hibs crisis

  07-09-2026 09:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ten days ago, Hibernian were six minutes away from creating history and reaching the league phase of the Conference League. David Gray, already lauded in Leith for his Scottish Cup heroics as a player, would have been glorified to an even greater extent.Never before has a Hibs side reached league phase - or group stage - football in Europe. They could almost touch it, and the riches that come with it.But then there was a complete capitulation against Gent as they fell at the final hurdle for the
  
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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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• Today’s Papers – Juventus vs. Milan, too little, Gatti saves Spalletti

  07-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Juventus vs. Milan, too little, Gatti saves SpallettiLa Gazzetta dello SportKimi prodigyA legendary comeback: ‘People fired me up.’ Ferrari disaster: Leclerc out at 200 km/hToo littleGatti in the 92nd minute replies to Cissé’s goal. Fiorentina: Grosso sacked, Vanoli returnsCorriere dello SportMonza sings with KimiMaybe it’s because I love youAntonelli re-writes60 years of historyTuttosportMore heart than goals: Juve, thanks GattiAfter B
  
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• Barcelona make history after scoring 17 goals in first four La Liga games – but there is a warning

  07-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona make history after scoring 17 goals in first four La Liga games – but there is a warningBarcelona’s 5-0 demolition of Valencia at Mestalla placed the La Liga champions alongside some of the most prolific starts in the club’s history.Barcelona have scored 17 goals in their opening four league matches, giving them the highest tally among clubs in Europe’s top five leagues at this stage of the campaign. Notably, as per Mundo Deportivo, only two seasons in the
  
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• 'We never give up' - Vuskovic says Brighton will 'fix it' and start quicker

  07-09-2026 09:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Luka Vuskovic says Brighton must "work better" to ensure they do not need to fight back in games to earn points.The club record summer signing from Tottenham headed home his first goal for the Seagulls to equalise late on in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leeds United."It was not so satisfying because we didn't win the game but at least I can be a little bit happy as I helped the team to get one point," Vuskovic told BBC Radio Sussex."We need to work better because we didn't start lik
  
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• Capello lauds Roma: “They’re the true anti-Inter.”

  07-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Capello lauds Roma: “They’re the true anti-Inter.”Fabio Capello believes in Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma. The former Giallorossi coach, interviewed by Gasport, identified the Roman team as Inter’s main rival in the Scudetto race, focusing on the squad’s growth, Gasperini’s decisions, and the quality of the available alternatives. “Roma have continued along the same path as last season and is maintaining the same attitude with a solid foundation
  
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• Shaw-Rashford 'connection' positive - now Carrick must navigate tricky week

  07-09-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luke Shaw was one of Manchester United's better performers against Everton. The defender got forward with regularity and it was encouraging to see him provide the cross for Benjamin Sesko's late header."He was really good," said former United striker Wayne Rooney on Match of the Day."Defensively he was leading and he was good going forward as well. He looked more of a threat in his connection with Marcus [Rashford]."To that end, Michael Carrick will hope the "something" Rashford felt that led to
  
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• 'Gambling & guessing' - what is going on at Hibs?

  07-09-2026 09:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ten days ago, Hibernian were six minutes away from creating history and reaching the Conference League proper. David Gray, already lauded in Leith for his Scottish Cup heroics as a player, would have been glorified to an even greater extent.Never before has a Hibs side reached league phase - or group stage - football in Europe. They could almost touch it, and the riches which come with it.But then, there was a complete capitulation against Gent as they fell at the final hurdle for the second yea
  
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• Renee Slegers reacts to Arsenal’s win at Brighton

  07-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Renee Slegers reacts to Arsenal’s win at BrightonA debut goal from Lisa Baum proved decisive as Arsenal controlled long spells but still had to withstand Brighton pressure to secure all three points.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesRenee Slegers praised Arsenal Women after their win on the opening weekend of the FA WSL, after Lisa Baum marked her competitive debut with the goal that secured a 1-0 victory away to Brighton.Baum struck after nine minutes, carrying the ball forward from midfie
  
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• From emotional farewell to Champions League squad: Real Madrid summer signing lives a whirlwind week

  07-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From emotional farewell to Champions League squad: Real Madrid summer signing lives a whirlwind weekSergio Martinez has barely had time to process his move to Real Madrid, yet the midfielder could already find himself in the club’s Champions League squad for Tuesday’s meeting with Inter Milan.According to AS, the summer arrival from Racing Santander has experienced an extraordinary first week in Madrid. He said goodbye to his boyhood club, trained twice with the first team, trav
  
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• Barcelona star Eric Garcia set to wear protective mask after nasty Rodri collision

  07-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star Eric Garcia set to wear protective mask after nasty Rodri collisionEric Garcia is set to wear a protective mask in his next matches after suffering a blow to the nose during Barcelona’s 5-0 victory over Valencia at Mestalla.The Barcelona defender was forced off in the 28th minute after an accidental collision with new teammate Rodri during a corner. The midfielder’s head caught Garcia in the face, leaving the defender shaken and requiring an early substitution.It
  
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• 🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Ronaldo bends the rules, KB9 teaser on Instagram

  07-09-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Ronaldo bends the rules, KB9 teaser on InstagramRonaldo "cheats" in the middle of a matchWhen Cristiano Ronaldo tries to read Al-Ittihad's coach's instructions...A Ballon d'Or like no other 🏆Released from his contract and heavily linked with Olympique Lyonnais, Karim Benzema posted a rather cryptic video on Instagram...A mascot like no other 👺Atlético Mineiro's winged mascot was riding high on momentum...A different ritual 👹Reo
  
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• 'I didn't have reason to doubt myself' - Slater ready to 'concentrate on football'

  07-09-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After Hull City's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa, Regan Slater thanked the club's owner and chairman Acun Ilicali for sticking to his word and ensuring he was offered a new contract."The chairman said he would reward us, and he has stuck to his word. Thank you, Mr Chairman," the 26-year-old told BBC Radio Humberside.Slater's new deal commits him to the club until the summer of 2029. The midfielder said he was "delighted" to stay and can now he "concentrate on the football" with the extension confi
  
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