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• The Folarin Balogun shambles exposes much deeper problems at Everton

  02-09-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  So there has been a U-turn regarding Folarin Balogun that did not involve the unholy alliance of Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino. For Evertonians, however, mentions of the Balogun controversy may not prompt thoughts of the World Cup and a suspension that was quashed in questionable fashion. The United States international’s late change of heart compounded a week of discontent, left David Moyes short of strikers and, potentially, goals and meant Everton ended deadline day weaker than they
  
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• Martinelli shares farewell as Arsenal secure sell-on clause

  04-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martinelli shares farewell as Arsenal secure sell-on clauseGabriel Martinelli has shared a farewell with the Arsenal fans, after a club-record transfer to Al Hilal which includes a sell-on clause.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier LeagueGabriel Martinelli officially completed his transfer to Al Hilal on Thursday, for a club-record fee of €70m (£60m). The Arsenal winger has signed a four-year deal with his new club, with James Benge reporting for CBS Sports that he’l
  
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• Knight's greatness about more than just numbers

  04-09-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It's tempting to start with the statistics. They are incredible. They may never be repeated at any club let alone at Portsmouth. It was a remarkable playing career.But the numbers can't tell you about the greatness of the man. The kindness. The willingness to help others. The time he had for absolutely everyone. The desire to help strangers. When Alan Knight told you to speak to him if there was anything he could do to help, he really meant it.He battled his own demons. Overcoming
  
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• Why Julián Álvarez’s Barcelona Dream Still Faces Atlético’s Veto

  04-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Julián Álvarez’s Barcelona Dream Still Faces Atlético’s VetoJulián Álvarez ended the summer window still on Atlético Madrid’s books, but that outcome has settled almost nothing. Barcelona spent the entire market chasing the Argentine, Atlético publicly rejected the pursuit in increasingly hostile terms, and Arsenal explored an offer of their own while the whole thing threatened to boil over. The question now isn’t wheth
  
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• Yan Diomande reflects on journey from Abidjan to Real Madrid

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yan Diomande reflects on journey from Abidjan to Real MadridReal Madrid made up to six signings in the recently-closed summer transfer window to reinforce all the areas of their team, barring the goalkeeper. Among these six new players, the forward Yan Diomande would arguably be the one who excites the fans the most.The Ivorian has made the jump to the biggest football club in Europe at only 19 years of age. However, this journey to the pinnacle of football has not been easy for the youngster, w
  
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• Why Enzo Maresca wanted a combative midfielder at Manchester City becomes clear

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Enzo Maresca wanted a combative midfielder at Manchester City becomes clearManchester City completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea on the final day of the summer transfer window. The Argentinian midfielder was arguably Enzo Maresca’s dream signing and the City hierarchy delivered it for him. Enzo Fernandez will have a key role to play in midfield for this City side. It has now been reported why Enzo Maresca was so eager to add Enzo Fernandez to his squad. The Argentinian h
  
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• Tomori returns to Milan training after surviving summer freeze-out

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tomori returns to Milan training after surviving summer freeze-outEngland international Fikayo Tomori returned to training with Milan on Thursday after being frozen out of the squad by head coach Ruben Amorim for the last three weeks, as he did not secure a move away from San Siro by the end of the summer transfer window.Tomori back in training with Milan and could feature against JuventusTomori was among a list of players that new Milan head coach Amorim decided were not going to be part of the
  
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• Today’s Papers – Gasp hopes for Malen’s record, Milan focus on top renewals

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Gasp hopes for Malen’s record, Milan focus on top renewalsLa Gazzetta dello SportLights at San SiroChivu goes with Pio, De Bruyne to the MaxGasp!‘Malen can set a record, my Roma dream.’‘Higuain scored 36 goals; the Dutchman can do the same. Dybala is a unique player. Atalanta? It’s time to beat them.’Milan aim for other top deals: Rabiot and Pavlovic, ahead with renewals.Mastantuono: ‘I live like Bati, his tips to score goals
  
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• The players have been clear on why they are so eager to sign for Manchester City

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The players have been clear on why they are so eager to sign for Manchester CityManchester City bolstered their squad during the summer transfer window. In terms of first-team signings, City brought in Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Enzo Fernandez, Iliman Ndiaye, Allan and Gerónimo Rulli. Each player will be a vital player for Enzo Maresca and in the new era that is underway for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. By signing Anderson, Enzo Fernandez and Ayyoub Bouaddi, City have signed
  
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• The Manchester City attack is now complete with the signing of an exciting winger

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Manchester City attack is now complete with the signing of an exciting wingerManchester City announced the signing of Allan from Palmeiras yesterday. The Brazilian winger is set to provide Enzo Maresca with another option to utilize on the right wing. Despite City signing Allan, they did need to sign one more player to bolster their attack. In the end, City have achieved that goal. The FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders have now officially confirmed the signing of Senegalese international Iliman
  
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• Spalletti praises Juventus transfer work: ‘The perfect market doesn’t exist any more’

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti praises Juventus transfer work: ‘The perfect market doesn’t exist any more’Luciano Spalletti has offered his verdict on Juventus’ summer business, praising the club’s directors and explaining what Nick Woltemade and Pape Matar Sarr will add to his side.Speaking to Sky Sport, with quotes via AlfredoPedulla.com, the Juventus boss was pragmatic about how the window played out. “The perfect market doesn’t exist any more, the possible market exists,
  
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• Serie A superstar opens door to Real Madrid move – “If Mourinho called me…”

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A superstar opens door to Real Madrid move – “If Mourinho called me…”Real Madrid had a very productive summer transfer window, with six new players added to Jose Mourinho’s squad. The Portuguese added proven quality, experience and attacking threat to the players he already had at his disposal, and it leaves his side in a good place for the 2026-27 season, which has started with three wins out of three in La Liga.The likes of Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella a
  
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• Report: Roma could turn to free agent Zaha to fulfil Gasperini’s winger request

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Roma could turn to free agent Zaha to fulfil Gasperini’s winger requestRoma were ultimately unable to bring in a new left winger before the close of the summer transfer window, despite Gian Piero Gasperini’s requests, but the latest reports in Italy claim that the Giallorossi could turn to the free agent market and that Wilfried Zaha is among the potential options.Report: Roma could turn to Zaha on free agent marketRoma brought in six new players over the course of the summer
  
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• Real Madrid star punished following drunk driving conviction

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star punished following drunk driving convictionIt has been a turbulent summer for Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio, although he did manage to stay at the club despite being told that he was not part of Jose Mourinho’s plans for the 2026-27 season. The defender, who is due back soon from an injury, also had a high-profile incident occur off the pitch, and not for the first time in his career.Asencio, who has been under investigation over the alleged dissemination of a video wi
  
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• Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger announces Germany retirement

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger announces Germany retirementReal Madrid have already played three games into the 2026-27 season in its first week, but before that, the Merengue fans had to wait quite a long time to see their favorite team in action, as Los Blancos ended their last season back in May, and had several months of off-season.However, during this time, these fans had another footballing spectacle on-going to keep their attentions, i.e., the World Cup 2026. Several Real Madrid players
  
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• Real Madrid receive €11.5m as Chema Andres joins Brighton

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid receive €11.5m as Chema Andres joins BrightonWhile the new signings have been the most exciting aspect of the 2026 summer transfer window for Real Madrid fans, another very notable aspect of this transfer window has been the club’s business with its youth talents. The Merengues have brought in a significant amount, more than €200 million, from the transfers of La Fabrica-trained players only this summer.The most notable of these transfers have been those of Nico Paz,
  
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• Real Madrid make surprise decisions with Champions League squad

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make surprise decisions with Champions League squadReal Madrid have already played three games in the 2026-27 season, and are set to shortly return to their favorite competition, the UEFA Champions League. The Merengues will begin their UCL campaign with a match against Inter Milan, which is scheduled for this coming Tuesday.Meanwhile, as MARCA has noted, Los Blancos have also submitted their squad to UEFA for this competition. This list features a surprise inclusion, the newly signe
  
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• PSG’s successful scouting mission to Ireland has first test tomorrow night

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s successful scouting mission to Ireland has first test tomorrow nightPSG will play their first home game of the new season this weekend – and there will be a brand new pitch on display.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG have had a pretty smooth summer in terms of their squad – they moved a few players on and brought a few replacements in. When you’ve
  
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• PSG release midfielder with 32 Portugal caps

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG release midfielder with 32 Portugal capsPSG mutually agreed with Renato Sanches to cancel the midfielder’s contract as his disaster move to Paris comes to an end.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG completed deadline day with no moves in or out, but there was one roster move made.The Parisians have cancelled the contract of Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches.Once the w
  
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• Official: Serie A schedule, times and dates confirmed for weeks 3-12

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Serie A schedule, times and dates confirmed for weeks 3-12The full Serie A schedule including times and dates have now been confirmed for all fixtures up until the end of the 12th week of action, which will fall on the weekend of November 21-23.Serie A Weeks 3-12 schedule in fullThe calendar for the next 10 rounds of Serie A fixtures is now official. Check below to see the full timings and dates.Week 3MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Leonardo Spinazzola of SSC Napoli is challenged by N
  
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• Official: Roma announce Champions League squad list for 2026-27

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Roma announce Champions League squad list for 2026-27Roma have officially confirmed their Champions League squad list for the 2026-27 season, including all six of Gian Piero Gasperini’s new summer signings.All clubs competing in UEFA competitions in 2026-27 submitted their squads for the league phase campaign by the end of Wednesday, September 2, the day after the close of the summer transfer window for the majority of European nations.LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 01: Zinedine Zi
  
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• Official: Napoli reveal squad list for 2026-27 Champions League

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Napoli reveal squad list for 2026-27 Champions LeagueMassimiliano Allegri has officially confirmed his squad of Napoli players for the upcoming 2026-27 Champions League league phase, including returning loanees Noa Lang and Lorenzo Lucca plus summer signings Costantino Favasuli and Benoit Badiashile.All clubs competing in UEFA competitions in 2026-27 submitted their squads for the league phase campaign by the end of Wednesday, September 2, the day after the close of the summer transfer
  
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• Official: Inter confirm squad list for 2026-27 Champions League campaign

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Inter confirm squad list for 2026-27 Champions League campaignInter have officially announced their Champions League squad for the 2026-27 season, including all of the summer’s new signings: John Stones, Curtis Jones, Aleksandar Stankovic and Djed Spence.All clubs competing in UEFA competitions in 2026-27 submitted their squads for the league phase campaign by the end of Wednesday, September 2, the day after the close of the summer transfer window for the majority of European nat
  
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• OFFICIAL: Ibrahim Mbaye makes Aston Villa move for €55m

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OFFICIAL: Ibrahim Mbaye makes Aston Villa move for €55mIbrahim Mbaye has finally completed his Aston Villa move, ending his association with PSG just as he was starting to earn more games.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.After months of rumours about him wanting to leave the club and weeks of more specific chatter about a move to Aston Villa, Ibrahim Mbaye last night completed
  
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• Official: Como confirm home venue for 2026-27 Champions League campaign

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Como confirm home venue for 2026-27 Champions League campaignComo have officially confirmed that they will host their Champions League matches at their regular home at the Stadio Sinigaglia after undertaking a series of renovations that has brought the ground up to the required UEFA standards.Cesc Fabregas’s side, who qualified for the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history at the end of the 2025-26 season, had faced uncertainties as to the host venue for
  
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• Mourinho talks Ceballos, Asencio, Sergio Martinez and Messi ahead of Real Betis vs Real Madrid

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Ceballos, Asencio, Sergio Martinez and Messi ahead of Real Betis vs Real MadridReal Madrid are hoping to continue their 100% start to the 2026-27 season when they take on Real Betis at La Cartuja on Friday. Los Blancos have won their opening three matches by an aggregate score of 10-2, although the trip to Seville will be their toughest test yet.Ahead of travelling to Andalusia, head coach Jose Mourinho spoke to the media during his pre-match press conference. As per Marca, he spo
  
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• Manchester City have fully backed their manager and he has every tool he needs to succeed

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have fully backed their manager and he has every tool he needs to succeedIt took until transfer deadline day for Manchester City to achieve their goal of bolstering Enzo Maresca’s squad for the 2026-27 season and beyond. City completed the signings of Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernandez from Everton and Chelsea on the final day of the summer transfer window to complete the rebuild of their squad. Now that the dust has settled on a busy summer for City, they have fully backed E
  
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• Luka Modric eyes Real Madrid return upon retirement – “Madrid is my home”

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Modric eyes Real Madrid return upon retirement – “Madrid is my home”There are a number of Real Madrid legends that are approaching retirement, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Luka Modric. In the latter’s case, he has already announced that he will no longer player for Croatia, and sooner rather than later, he will surely hang up his boots.For now, Modric is still as motivated as ever at AC Milan, whom he joined from Real Madrid last summer. He reflected
  
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• Lucumi reveals Cuadrado advice on Juventus move: ‘He told me I had to come here’

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lucumi reveals Cuadrado advice on Juventus move: ‘He told me I had to come here’Jhon Lucumi has credited compatriot Juan Cuadrado with helping convince him to join Juventus, revealing the pair spoke before he completed his move from Bologna.Speaking in an interview with Tuttosport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Colombian defender turned to a man who spent eight years in Turin and left with a considerable haul of silverware.“Did I speak to Cuadrado about Juve? Of course, he’s a
  
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• Liverpool receive interesting Conor Bradley injury update

  04-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive interesting Conor Bradley injury updateConor Bradley Injury Update: Liverpool Defender Faces Wait for ReturnThere is no point dressing this up. Conor Bradley is in for a patient, careful road back, and neither Liverpool nor Northern Ireland are going to rush him.The young right-back has been out since the serious knee injury he suffered at Arsenal in January, an issue that required surgery to repair significant bone and ligament damage. Since then, his work has been lonely, rep
  
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