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• Suspended seat reduction for Celtic pitch invasion

  11-06-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic face the prospect of losing 1,000 spectators for a home Scottish Premiership match if there is a repeat of the pitch invasion that followed their title-clinching victory over Hearts in May.In what was a final-day decider, fans streamed out of the stands after Callum Osmand raced clear to make it 3-1 in the seventh minute of stoppage time.Hearts, with players still in their kits, left the stadium immediately, citing a "menacing and threatening atmosphere inside the stadium", and Celtic lat
  
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• Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Winger: Good Move For Both Parties?

  09-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Winger: Good Move For Both Parties?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke offered an update on the future of Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi. It has been claimed that the Moroccan talent is close to leaving the Black Cats to join Al-Ittihad in the coming days.Talbi’s Important Role At Sunderland Last SeasonTalbi played a useful role in the Wearside club’s squad in the previous campaign as he managed to put in a run of productive d
  
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• Rafa Leao thanks Ruben Amorim for helping with Milan exit

  09-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rafa Leao thanks Ruben Amorim for helping with Milan exitSerie A side Milan finally managed to move on from Rafael Leao late in the summer transfer window, as Galatasaray signed him. The attacker has already made his debut for the Turkish side and has now opened up about his Milan departure.He spoke to the press ahead of the Champions League game against Sporting. He was – as it would be, asked about the Rossoneri exit and Leao didn’t back away from the topic.He said – via TMW,
  
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• Nkunku ‘surprised’ by Milan sale: ‘I don’t understand why they acted that way’

  09-09-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nkunku ‘surprised’ by Milan sale: ‘I don’t understand why they acted that way’Christopher Nkunku admits he was surprised by Milan’s decision to send him back to RB Leipzig and says he still does not understand why the Rossoneri handled his departure that way.The French forward returned to Leipzig after just one season at Milan, having joined the Italian side from Chelsea in the summer of 2025.Reflecting on his time between Chelsea and Milan, Nkunku said in com
  
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• 🎥 I didn't mean to mock: Rodri apologises after Valencia row

  09-09-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 I didn't mean to mock: Rodri apologises after Valencia rowRodri Hernández has apologized for his comments about Valencia last Sunday. The Manchester City midfielder says that “at no point” did he mean to mock the club’s situation.The Spanish footballer says the controversy arose from a private conversation. According to him, “we should all learn a little more” when it comes to judging this kind of content.Rodri is calling for context to understand h
  
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• 👑 Dembélé joins French royalty with rapid CL brace

  09-09-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👑 Dembélé joins French royalty with rapid CL brace There's no stopping Ousmane Dembélé when it comes to scoring in the Champions League.
  The French attacker scored eight goals in Europe's elite competition last term and wasted no time opening his account in 2026/27.Dembélé struck after just 17 minutes against Slovan Bratislava before heading in a second midway through the first half.In the process, the 29-year-old reached a Champions landmark goa
  
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• Dembélé among the very best French goalscorers in the Champions League ✨

  09-09-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dembélé among the very best French goalscorers in the Champions League ✨Among the very greatest.This Wednesday evening, PSG return to the Champions League against Slovan Bratislava.Paris lead 3-0 at half-time, thanks in particular to an outstanding Ousmane Dembélé, who has scored twice and provided an assist for Ferran Torres!
  Two more Champions League goals for the reigning Ballon d'Or winner, enough to earn him a place in a prestigious top five.With this brac
  
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• Dembélé among France's top Champions League scorers ✨

  09-09-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Dembélé among France's top Champions League scorers ✨Among the very greatest.This Wednesday evening, PSG return to the Champions League against Slovan Bratislava.Paris lead 3-0 at half-time, notably thanks to an outstanding Ousmane Dembélé, who has scored twice and provided an assist for Ferran Torres!
  Two more Champions League goals for the reigning Ballon d'Or winner, allowing him to break into a prestigious top 5.With this brace, Dembélé become
  
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• Manchester United Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Striker: Is He A Star In The Making?

  09-09-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Striker: Is He A Star In The Making?In a recent report, Graeme Bailey stated that Manchester United are keeping tabs on Al-Hilal striker Mohamed Kader Meite. It has been stated that the Red Devils maintain their interest in signing the Ivory Coast talent, but are facing competition from Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur in pursuit of him.Meite’s Impressive Form In Saudi ArabiaMeite has caught the eye at times with
  
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• 🤯 Anfield is his! Atlético star extends mad run against Liverpool

  09-09-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Anfield is his! Atlético star extends mad run against LiverpoolMarcos Llorente is and remains Liverpool’s personified nightmare. The Spaniard is actually a defender by trade, so scoring goals is not exactly one of his core strengths. Except when he is visiting Anfield Road. In Liverpool, the Spanish world champion regularly turns into a goalgetter. So it was almost inevitable that Llorente would find the net against the Reds again today. Five of his now ten Champions
  
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• Scottish clubs face tougher Europa League route

  09-09-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa has made a change to the qualifying rounds of the Europa League which will make it more difficult for Scotland's representative to qualify for the league phase.From next season, the final qualifying round will be split into paths for champions and non-champions, mirroring the system in the Champions League and the Conference League.The Europa League third qualifying round currently has two paths, but condenses into one seeded draw of all teams in the final stage. From next season, it will s
  
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• Atléti star haunts Liverpool with another CL strike 👻

  09-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atléti star haunts Liverpool with another CL strike 👻Atlético Madrid made a flying start to their 2026/27 Champions League campaign with an early opener at Anfield.
  Despite facing early pressure against Liverpool, Atléti rode the storm and stunned the Reds with a flowing counter-attack.Marcos Llorente applied a composed finish to cap the move and continued an exceptional personal record against the Reds. Remarkably, the Spain international has scored just 1
  
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• Yamal Gets A Perfect 10 | Barcelona Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Feyenoord

  09-09-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yamal Gets A Perfect 10 | Barcelona Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs FeyenoordBarcelona entertained Feyenoord at the Nou Camp earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Catalan club made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the third-minute when Raphinha got his name on the scoresheet. Karim Adeyemi doubled his side’s advantage in the 22nd minute as Hansi Flick’s men went into the half-time break with a 2-0 l
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are In Pole Position To Land This Gifted Youngster: One For The Future?

  09-09-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are In Pole Position To Land This Gifted Youngster: One For The Future?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are in pole position to land Dinamo Tbilisi youngster Tornike Kvaratskhelia, who is the younger brother of Paris Saint-Germain’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. It has been mentioned that Spurs would have to compete with Chelsea in the race to land the Georgian whizkid.Kvaratskhelia’s Impressive Rise In Georgian FootballKvaratskhe
  
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• Hutchinson introduces himself to Milan fans: ‘Amorim wanted me’

  09-09-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hutchinson introduces himself to Milan fans: ‘Amorim wanted me’Omari Hutchinson has revealed that Ruben Amorim was instrumental in his move to Milan, explaining that the Rossoneri coach was impressed by him after seeing him play against Manchester United.The 22-year-old was officially presented as a Milan signing at the club’s Flagship Store on Via Dante in Milan.Asked how the opportunity to join Milan came about, Hutchinson said: “The manager wanted me, I think he spoke
  
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• Raphinha staying focused after Barcelona thrash Feyenoord 5-1: ‘The idea is to carry on like this’

  09-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha staying focused after Barcelona thrash Feyenoord 5-1: ‘The idea is to carry on like this’It was another near-perfect performance from FC Barcelona as they thrashed Feyenoord 5-1 in their first UEFA Champions League match of the 2026/27 season.The Blaugrana got up and running early in the game, with captain Raphinha giving them the lead just three minutes in before Karim Adeyemi scored a screamer to make it 2-0.Raphinha netted his second of the day after the half-time break,
  
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• West Ham United Star Sparks Nuno’s Anger: What Does His Mistake Say About The Club?

  09-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United Star Sparks Nuno’s Anger: What Does His Mistake Say About The Club?West Ham United climbed to the top of the Championship after a 3-2 win at Bolton Wanderers, yet the result came with a late warning for Nuno Espirito Santo. Dan Lewis of West Ham Zone reported that the manager looked visibly frustrated with Joel Veltman after the substitute made a costly mistake in stoppage time.Veltman had entered before the hour and soon made a useful contribution, setting up Jarrod Bowen
  
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• Who is Reggie Watson? Chelsea start 16-year-old son of Premier League veteran in League Cup vs Leeds

  09-09-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea's midfield has been an item of discussion this young season, and new boss Xabi Alonso is throwing a Reggie Watson's teenage hat in the ring.MORE — Latest League Cup scores, scheduleAlonso is starting the 16-year-old Watson — not set for a birthday until early next year — alongside Valentin Barco for Wednesday's League Cup match against Leeds United.Watson has captain England at the U15 and U16 levels, scoring five goals with an assist in six games for the younger group
  
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• Report – Mourinho’s plans for Real Madrid midfielder recently returned from injury

  09-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Mourinho’s plans for Real Madrid midfielder recently returned from injuryAfter a month into the new season, Aurelien Tchouameni is finally back in action for Real Madrid. The Frenchman made his first appearance of the season for the Merengues last night against Inter Milan after recovering from the muscular injury that delayed his campaign.His return to fitness had raised questions over where he would fit into Mourinho’s plans. Tchouameni has been a regular in Real Mad
  
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• Arsenal lean on rare experience in Champions League outing 👴

  09-09-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal lean on rare experience in Champions League outing 👴Arsenal have plenty of young prospects knocking on the first-team door, currently.
  16-year-old Max Dowman, midfield regular Myles Lewis-Skelly, and defender Cristhian Mosquera are just some of the young talents at Mikel Arteta's disposal.
  However, the Gunners boss went for a different approach for the Champions League clash at Napoli this evening.Arteta seemingly targeted experience over youth at the Stadio Diego
  
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• Flaco López: from Corrientes to the world

  09-09-2026 20:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flaco López: from Corrientes to the worldDiscover the new PUMA Ultra 7. Click here to learn more.José Manuel “El Flaco” López has established himself as one of the biggest sensations in South American football and a rising figure for the Argentina National Team. His flawless development at Palmeiras propelled him straight into the elite of continental football.In the Brasileirão, the striker from Corrientes shone as Palmeiras’ attacking leader throug
  
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• UEFA Champions League 2026-27 league phase table: Latest standings

  09-09-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The UEFA Champions League is back for a third spin in its latest format, which sees 32 teams play eight opponents for the right to continue into knockout play.Two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain are back and hoping to engineer the first European Cup threepeat club on the men's side since Real Madrid in 2017-18.MORE — UCL past winners | 2026-27 UCL schedule | All-time scorers listLa Liga powers Barcelona and Real Madrid are among the sides labeled favorites to chase down PSG, w
  
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• Stuttgart see off Champions League debutants Viking

  09-09-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Champions LeagueStuttgart 3 - 1 Viking FTStuttgart's Ermedin Demirovic scored a hat-trick as the German side overcame Viking in the Champions League [Getty Images]Ermedin Demirovic's 12-minute first-half hat-trick earned Stuttgart victory in a thrilling match against Champions League debutants Viking.The forward opened the scoring on 20 minutes, lashing into the roof of the net from close range from Angelo Stiller's cut-back.Norwegian champions Viking had started the game well and quickly e
  
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• Raphinha’s MONSTROUS start-of-season numbers 🔥

  09-09-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha’s MONSTROUS start-of-season numbers 🔥On the road to the 2027 Ballon d'Or?This Wednesday evening, FC Barcelona kicked off their 2026-2027 Champions League campaign in style, cruising past Feyenoord 5-1!Man of the match: Raphinha, who once again scored a brace.The Brazilian has been on fire since the start of this new season. The proof is in these absolutely crazy numbers:Raphinha has: 8 goals scored in 5 competitive matchesRaphinha has: three braces in 5 competitive matches
  
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• Manna: ‘Napoli must not panic, Lang left out for disciplinary reasons’ against Arsenal

  09-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manna: ‘Napoli must not panic, Lang left out for disciplinary reasons’ against ArsenalNapoli director Giovanni Manna reveals Noa Lang is dropped against Arsenal over disciplinary reasons, while urging fans not to ‘press the panic button’ just yet.It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.This has been a rough start to life under new coach Max Allegri, a
  
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• £305m Leeds United Sale Mistake Sparks Fresh Admission: Was The Club’s Valuation Drop Really Unavoidable?

  09-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £305m Leeds United Sale Mistake Sparks Fresh Admission: Was The Club’s Valuation Drop Really Unavoidable?Former Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has admitted that selling the club after their 2023 relegation was a business mistake. Speaking at the SportsPro investment summit, he said he sold “at the lowest” after feeling overwhelmed by the drop into the Championship. SportsPro published the remarks, which LeedsAllOver later reported.Radrizzani had reached an agreement
  
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• Raphinha 9.5, Yamal 9.5 | Barcelona 5-1 Feyenoord: Player Ratings

  09-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha 9.5, Yamal 9.5 | Barcelona 5-1 Feyenoord: Player RatingsBarcelona cruised to a relatively comfortable win over Feyenoord in their first UEFA Champions League clash last night, bringing joy to the Spotify Camp Nou and ensuring a perfect start to their European campaign.Raphinha opened the scoring early and Karim Adeyemi soon made it 2-0 with a wonder finish. The captain then returned to the scoresheet after the break and put the game virtually to bed.Lamine Yamal then went on to add the
  
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• Real Madrid’s Dumfries opens up on facing former club Inter Milan: ‘A very special match’

  09-09-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Dumfries opens up on facing former club Inter Milan: ‘A very special match’Real Madrid and Inter Milan produced a thrilling and dramatic contest at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night, with the hosts eventually securing a 2-1 victory in their opening UEFA Champions League league-phase fixture.First half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde proved to be enough for Los Blancos, although Inter put up an excellent fight and will feel unlucky to have retur
  
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• 💎 Lamine Yamal, Champions League's third-youngest free-kick scorer

  09-09-2026 20:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💎 Lamine Yamal, Champions League's third-youngest free-kick scorerLamine Yamal makes it 4-0 for Barcelona against Feyenoord with his first direct free-kick goal in the Champions League. The stat is confirmed by MisterChip: at 19 years and 58 days old, the winger becomes the third-youngest free-kick scorer of the UCL era.Only Wayne Rooney (18 years and 340 days, against Fenerbahçe in 2004) and Ismail Izmailov (19 years and 33 days, against Anderlecht in 2001) scored a direct free k
  
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• Allegri prepares Napoli: ‘It’s rare to see Arsenal style of defending in England’

  09-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri prepares Napoli: ‘It’s rare to see Arsenal style of defending in England’Max Allegri admits it is ‘rare to see an English team defend’ the way Arsenal do, and warns tactics will be ‘very important’ for Napoli in the Champions League this evening.It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.NAPLES, ITALY – JULY 14: New SSC Na
  
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