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• Swans have set their standard - Robinson

  03-09-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Andy Robinson says Swansea City set their standard in the first half of their 2-0 win against Watford.The Swans are top of the Championship thanks to victories against Stoke City, Derby County and the Hornets plus a draw with Sheffield United.Vitor Matos' side host Wrexham on Saturday, 5 September (20:00 BST) fresh from a comprehensive victory against Watford secured by goals by Eom Ji-sung and Adam Idah in a dominant first half.And Robinson believes Matos must now demand the same
  
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• Fabrizio Romano provides update on Chelsea’s reported move for former Liverpool star

  03-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano provides update on Chelsea’s reported move for former Liverpool starLiverpool Favourite Gini Wijnaldum Linked With Chelsea as Romano Clarifies Transfer PositionChelsea have explored the possibility of adding former Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum to their squad following a turbulent conclusion to the summer transfer window.The 35-year-old is available on a free transfer after leaving Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq this summer. Initial reports suggested Chelsea had made c
  
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• Report: Manchester United already plotting huge 2027 signing

  03-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United already plotting huge 2027 signingManchester United Plot Lewis Hall Move for 2027 as Newcastle Prepare New Contract ResponseManchester United’s search for a long-term answer at left-back has already pushed them towards one of the Premier League’s most highly regarded young defenders, with TeamTalk reporting that Lewis Hall remains firmly on the club’s agenda for 2027.United did not get the deal done this summer, but the pursuit has clearly not gone awa
  
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• Bundesliga Predicted XIs – Matchday 2

  03-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga Predicted XIs – Matchday 2The transfer window has passed, and we’re all set for another weekend of highly anticipated Bundesliga action.VfB Stuttgart vs CologneThe hosts managed to retain the services of Bilal El Khannouss on deadline day, but they will be without Chema Andres, who completed a move to English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion. Cologne, meanwhile, added Mikey Moore and Borna Sosa to their squad on Tuesday, but their of them are expected to start
  
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• 🤔 These 20 transfers you probably missed this summer (2/2)

  03-09-2026 16:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤔 These 20 transfers you probably missed this summer (2/2)"Wait… He’s playing there now?"This summer’s transfer window once again delivered its share of blockbuster moves, broken records, and new stars in the spotlight. But behind the major deals everyone followed, some moves went much more unnoticed.We’ve listed the 20 transfers that didn’t get much attention this summer. After the first part, here’s the second.We’re waiting for your suggestion
  
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• Glasner on signing Munoz, Delap's impact and Tottenham

  03-09-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Tottenham at the City Ground (15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Glasner confirmed Daniel Munoz could make his debut after his move from Crystal Palace but the Colombia defender is still working towards full fitness: "He is available. He arrived late after the World Cup and had a short pre-season. He played in a mask at Everton because he had surgery on his n
  
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• St Mirren boss McLeish calls for homegrown player quota

  03-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St Mirren manager Craig McLeish wants to see a homegrown player quota introduced to Scottish football. The suggestion comes as the Scottish Football Association prepare to host discussions in St Andrews, which all 42 league clubs have been invited to attend, aimed at improving the prospects for homegrown talent in Scotland. McLeish, who worked in St Mirren's academy and with the SFA as a development coach before taking on his role as Buddies boss, insists more youth involvement at club level wil
  
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• Ancelotti backs Mourinho to succeed at Real Madrid after training ground visit: ‘It’s going to be a great season’

  03-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti backs Mourinho to succeed at Real Madrid after training ground visit: ‘It’s going to be a great season’Carlo Ancelotti returned to Valdebebas on Thursday morning, this time in his role as Brazil head coach and as a former Real Madrid manager.The Italian visited the training ground to greet the squad, paying particular attention to Brazil internationals Vinicius Jr., Endrick, Rodrygo Goes and Eder Militao. The legendary manager also spent time speaking with new Real Ma
  
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• Sage on Sarr, deadline day and facing Fulham

  03-09-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Fulham at Craven Cottage (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:There are injury concerns going into the weekend for Ismala Sarr and Jean-Philippe Mateta, with the Palace boss saying: "Sarr needs time to recover, he is injured at the moment," while Mateta "cannot play". He added: "As I said last time, Mateta is injured now for three weeks. Everyone else [is o
  
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• Leeds' Rodon out for up to 10 weeks with hamstring injury

  03-09-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodon was replaced by Nico Elvedi when he went off against Brentford [Getty Images]Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says centre-back Joe Rodon will be out for between eight and 10 weeks with a "serious hamstring injury".The Wales international, 28, was forced to come off after 34 minutes in his side's 1-1 Premier League draw against Brentford last Sunday.Rodon had played in the season-opening league win at Nottingham Forest and a Carabao Cup success against the same opposition."Bad news, seriou
  
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• Rangers reject second Raskin bid from Besiktas after Aasgaard exit

  03-09-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thelo Aasgaard has moved to, while a move for Nicolas Raskin has been rejected [Getty Images]Rangers have rejected another bid from Besiktas for Belgium international Nico Raskin after fellow midfielder Thelo Aasgaard joined Anderlecht in a £1m loan move to Anderlecht.The Scottish Premiership club had rejected an initial loan bid from Turkish club for the 25-year-old and have not decided a cash offer for a permanent transfer also does not meet their valuation.Aasgaard has scored one goal i
  
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• 🤫 These 🔟 transfers you probably missed this summer (1/2)

  03-09-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤫 These 🔟 transfers you probably missed this summer (1/2) “Wait… Is he playing there now?”This summer’s transfer window once again brought its share of blockbuster moves, broken records, and new stars in the spotlight. But behind the major deals everyone followed, some moves went much more unnoticed.We’ve listed the 20 transfers that got little attention this summer — here are the first ten names in part one. We’re waiting for
  
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• 🤫 These 20 transfers you probably missed this summer (1/2)

  03-09-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤫 These 20 transfers you probably missed this summer (1/2) “Wait... Is he playing there now?” This summer’s transfer window once again brought its share of blockbuster moves, broken records, and new stars in the spotlight. But behind the big deals everyone followed, some transfers went much more unnoticed.We’ve listed the 20 transfers that didn’t get much attention this summer — here are the first ten names in part one.We’re waiting for your sugg
  
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• O'Neil on Emersonn's fitness, 'excellent' Flemming signing and Liverpool

  03-09-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich boss Gary O'Neil has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Liverpool at Portman Road (20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:O'Neil confirmed summer signing Emersonn is "fine" after landing awkwardly and jarring his knee at Old Trafford, while Jaden Philogene is "close" to a return.He added he has "no fresh injury concerns", but Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor remain unavailable.Reflecting on the first two league games, O'Neil said: "Lot
  
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• Clough slams McGoldrick & Oates after Reading loss

  03-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David McGoldrick and Rhys Oates both came off the bench against Luton Town on Sunday but strikers started against Reading on Wednesday [Shutterstock]Mansfield Town boss Nigel Clough slammed strikers David McGoldrick and Rhys Oates for contributing "absolutely nothing" in the Stags' 5-0 defeat at Reading on Wednesday.The experienced duo started up front together for the first time, with Clough deciding to drop Regan Hendry to the bench and rest Michael Smith following Sunday's 5-2 win against Lut
  
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• Mourinho identifies key Real Madrid improvement needed to compete for all titles

  03-09-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho identifies key Real Madrid improvement needed to compete for all titlesJose Mourinho has no intention of taking the speed or attacking ambition out of his new Real Madrid.However, after an explosive start to the season, the Portuguese coach is now focused on ensuring that Madrid’s attacking freedom is supported by greater defensive control.According to MARCA, Mourinho wants his side to remain aggressive with and without the ball.The 4-0 victory over Malaga provided an encouraging
  
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• Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman in talks to buy stake in Norwich City

  03-09-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Actor Hugh Jackman has revealed he is "very interested" in investing in Norwich City.The actor, 57, described Norwich as “an exciting team” and said he was a supporter of the club as his mother is from the city.In an interview with TalkSPORT, he said: “I’m very interested – and talking about it right now.”Jackman also poked fun at his Deadpool co-star Ryan Reynolds, who co-owns Wrexham AFC with fellow actor Rob McElhenney, joking that they could soon be rivals
  
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• Falkirk sign teenage midfielder Eames on loan

  03-09-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Falkirk have signed midfielder Owen Eames on a season-long loan from English Championship side Derby County. The 19-year-old is John McGlynn's 17th and final summer signing and could make his debut when the Bairns travel to Tannadice to play Dundee United on Saturday. Eames signed his first professional contract with the Rams in 2025 and since making his debut this year has gone on to feature five times in the English Championship. "We like the fact he's very tenacious and he works
  
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• Official | Monaco’s Yann Lienard joins Cercle Brugge on loan

  03-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Monaco’s Yann Lienard joins Cercle Brugge on loanAS Monaco goalkeeper Yann Lienard (23) has joined Cercle Brugge on a straight loan until the end of the season. The deal was confirmed on Thursday. Lienard, a France U20 international goalkeeper, has played just one professional game for his formative club. His pathway to any first-team football is currently blocked. Lukas Hradecky is currently the undisputed No.1, whilst Philipp Kohn represents an experienced second-choice option
  
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• Juventus’ Guglielmo Vicario reveals how Tottenham experience changed him

  03-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus’ Guglielmo Vicario reveals how Tottenham experience changed himSerie A side Juventus successfully completed the initial loan signing of Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham not too long ago. This came after the keeper had endured a period of chaos in London. He was clearly out of the project. Towards the end of last season, Roberto De Zerbi showed an inclination towards using Antonin Kinsky, even if the Italian was fit.The move from Tottenham to Juve did take a while, though. Sev
  
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• Ferran Torres explains Barcelona exit and Luis Enrique’s role in PSG move: ‘Contacts began before the World Cup’

  03-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferran Torres explains Barcelona exit and Luis Enrique’s role in PSG move: ‘Contacts began before the World Cup’Ferran Torres has revealed that his move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain was in motion long before the summer transfer window, with the forward admitting that he had already decided to join the European champions when serious talks began.Ferran left Barcelona after four and a half seasons and completed a move worth close to €50 million. The Spain inter
  
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• Crystal Palace re-sign midfielder Hopcroft

  03-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace re-sign midfielder HopcroftCrystal Palace have re-signed midfielder Shanade Hopcroft on a two-year deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Eagles this afternoon.The 28-year-old midfielder returns to Crystal Palace after spending the second half of last season with the club’s Barclays WSL2 rivals Birmingham City where she won the league title. Both clubs were automatically promoted to the Barclays Women’s Super League at
  
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• Real Madrid midfield target reveals why he didn’t leave this summer: ‘I had a conversation’

  03-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfield target reveals why he didn’t leave this summer: ‘I had a conversation’Real Madrid’s summer transfer window closed with one major midfield signing for the first team in Bernardo Silva, and one young talent who can eventually make it big at the club in the form of Sergio Martinez.Despite bringing in two players, however, it was clear throughout the window that the club prioritised yet another big signing in midfield. Rodri was the dream target, but seve
  
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• Key challenges Napoli face during the 2026/27 Serie A season

  03-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key challenges Napoli face during the 2026/27 Serie A seasonNapoli’s decision to appoint Massimiliano Allegri as their new manager on three-year contract is undoubtedly a major statement of intent.The 58-year-old knows what it takes to win the Serie A title having achieved the feat on six previous occasions with AC Milan and Juventus.Allegri has now been tasked with building on the foundations laid by predecessor Antonio Conte. That may be easier said than done.Intriguingly, Allegri has be
  
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• Report: Chelsea facing serious competition in future midfield transfer battle

  03-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea facing serious competition in future midfield transfer battleChelsea Transfer News: James Garner, Lamine Camara and MoreChelsea’s frantic search for midfield reinforcements on deadline day has become clearer, with talkSPORT reporting that Everton’s James Garner was the so-called “mystery” Premier League target pursued in the closing hours of the window.The detail is significant. Chelsea were scrambling to reshape their midfield picture after Enzo Fernandez
  
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• Liverpool injury update: Confirmed latest on Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and more

  03-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool injury update: Confirmed latest on Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and moreLiverpool injury update: Andoni Iraola outlines Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni return plansLiverpool’s injury list is manageable for now, but there is no point dressing it up. The squad is already carrying enough absentees to affect selection, and once the fixtures start piling up, depth stops being a luxury and becomes a requirement.Andoni Iraola has now offered a clearer picture on where things stand, particul
  
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• Barcelona boast youngest squad in La Liga after ambitious summer rebuild

  03-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona boast youngest squad in La Liga after ambitious summer rebuildBarcelona will play the 2026-27 season with the youngest squad in La Liga, but this is far from a rebuilding group waiting several years to compete.Hansi Flick has been handed a team built to challenge for the biggest trophies immediately, and for many of them, their best years may lie ahead.According toMundo Deportivo, Barça’s squad has an average age of just 24.4 following the closure of the summer transfer wi
  
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• Fridolina Rolfö targets WSL title with Man United ahead of second season in red

  03-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fridolina Rolfö targets WSL title with Man United ahead of second season in redAhead of 2026/27 campaign, Swedish international Fridolina Rolfö spoke exclusively to Her Football Hub at Manchester United’s media day to discuss her belief in the club’s pursuit of their first Women’s Super League title. The 32-year-old enters her second season at Man United after an impressive debut campaign, which saw her establish herself as a key part of Marc Skinner’s side.Rolf
  
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• Jakirovic on transfer window, new contract and strong start

  03-09-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa at MKM Stadium (kick-off 17:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On the transfer window, Jakirovic said: "Finally finished, thank God! Now we can concentrate on our job." He added: "I am pleased because we have worked very hard this last two months, a lot of calls, a lot of negotiations with players. We always had our plan to bring quality that we can improv
  
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• Report: The real reason Barcelona’s pre-season standout has not featured prominently so far

  03-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: The real reason Barcelona’s pre-season standout has not featured prominently so farHamza Abdelkarim was one of Barcelona’s standout performers in pre-season with four goals to his name, and all signs pointed to him having good prominence under Hansi Flick once the campaign officially began.That, however, has not been the case as the Egyptian star stayed on the bench throughout Barcelona’s clash against Elche and subsequently against Athletic Club.He only came off the be
  
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