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• Thomas using Jamaica experience to drive Wrexham on

  04-09-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Natasha Thomas scored on her Wrexham debut in the Women's Champions League [FAW]Forward Natasha Thomas hopes the experience she has gained on the international stage with Jamaica can help Wrexham Women continue their rapid rise.Thomas joined the Welsh champions from Ipswich Town in July and marked her debut with a goal in their 4-2 Women's Champions League qualifying victory over FC Pyunik of Armenia.The 30-year-old has won six caps and scored three goals for the Reggae Girlz since receiving her
  
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• Nearly there! Supercomputer names Champions League 🏆 favourites

  04-09-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nearly there! Supercomputer names Champions League 🏆 favouritesOPTA’s Supercomputer released its ranking of the FAVORITES to win the 2026/27 Champions League this Friday (4).Current two-time champion, PSG appears only in fourth place, with a 7.7% chance.Arsenal, runner-up in the last edition, is the favorite according to Opta, with 21.2%.Bayern Munich has 19.9%. And Manchester City rounds out the Top 3, with 12%.Barcelona, with five Champions League titles in its history, has a 7%
  
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• Arsenal to face Barca & Lyon in Women's Champions League

  04-09-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Women's Champions League is entering its 18th edition [Getty Images]Arsenal will face holders Barcelona and eight-time winners Lyon in the league phase of the Women's Champions League, while Chelsea will travel to Lyon and Manchester City will take on last season's semi-finalists Bayern Munich.Arsenal will host Lyon, Benfica and Danish side HB Koge, who they beat home and away in 2021-22.Renee Slegers' side will travel to face Barcelona, Paris FC and Inter Milan as they look to reclaim the E
  
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• Ronald Araujo has one clear goal at Liverpool after leaving Barcelona on loan

  04-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronald Araujo has one clear goal at Liverpool after leaving Barcelona on loanRonald Araujo sees his move to Liverpool as a defining opportunity, with the Barcelona defender determined to use the 2026/27 season to rebuild his reputation.According to SPORT, the Uruguay international has developed complete confidence in new manager Andoni Iraola and is happy with the decision to leave Camp Nou on loan. After a difficult final period at Barcelona, Araujo needed a fresh challenge where he could
  
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• Fran Garcia explains Real Madrid exit decision ahead of Real Betis reunion – “I wanted to leave”

  04-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fran Garcia explains Real Madrid exit decision ahead of Real Betis reunion – “I wanted to leave”On Friday, Real Madrid will take on Real Betis in their fourth match of the 2026-27 season, and it will be an occasion for several reunions. Isco will come up against his former club once again, but it could be a first experience for Fran Garcia and Dabi Ceballos, both of whom swapped the Bernabeu for La Cartuja during the summer.Garcia was the first to make the move, as he joined Be
  
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• Pick of the stats: Millwall v Bolton Wanderers

  04-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Both Millwall and Bolton Wanderers will be hoping to bounce back after two successive losses to pick up points at the Den on Saturday (15:00 BST).The Lions got off to a fantastic start with two wins but have failed to keep up their momentum, while Bolton's losses have both come at the slim margin of just one goal.Millwall have only won one of their last 11 league meetings with Bolton Wanderers (D4 L6), a 2-0 away win in April 2018.Bolton are unbeaten in five league visits to Millwall (W2 D3
  
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• Blackburn transfer window frustrating - Curwood

  04-09-2026 13:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Blackburn Rovers CEO Steve Curwood has defended the club's dealings in the summer transfer window, admitting "everyone is frustrated".Many Rovers supporters have been highly critical of the Championship club who made four signings in total before the window shut on Tuesday.Tony Mowbray's side also saw three deals fell through on deadline day. "Deals were on the table," Curwood told BBC Radio Lancashire. "Deals were agreed with players and clubs. We can talk about morals in football, maybe th
  
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• 🏆 Women’s Champions League draw, kind to Barça, tough on Madrid

  04-09-2026 13:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 Women’s Champions League draw, kind to Barça, tough on MadridThe draw for the Women’s Champions League has determined the group-stage matchups for the Spanish representatives. FCBarcelona and Real Madrid already know the six opponents they will face in this continental competition.The Blaugrana side will begin their European campaign at home against rivals such as Arsenal, Paris FC and Servette. Meanwhile, on their away trips, the Catalan side will have to visit the
  
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• Boban: Milan progressed in just one aspect, Arsenal ‘fourth’ Champions League favourite

  04-09-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boban: Milan progressed in just one aspect, Arsenal ‘fourth’ Champions League favouriteFormer Milan star Zvonimir Boban sees ‘no progress’ for Milan, except for Ruben Amorim’s playing style, admits being a ‘fan’ of Como’s project and feels Barcelona, PSG and Bayern Munich are the best teams in Europe: ‘Arsenal are my fourth favourite to win the Champions League.’Milan were the highest spenders in Serie A during the summer transfer windo
  
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• 'The tough times have shaped me' - Hume reflects on early retirement

  04-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Sunderland defender Denver Hume has opened up about the "really tough period" that led to his early retirement from football at 28.Hume had not played since October 2025 after suffering a bleed on the brain during a training session with Fleetwood Town, something then manager Pete Wild said seemed to be "an innocuous collision" at the time.A product of Sunderland's academy, he made 84 senior appearances for his boyhood club between 2018 and 2022 - the most he made for a team
  
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• Premier League news conferences after transfer deadline fallout

  04-09-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friday's Premier League news conferencesAlonso, Moyes, Carrick, De Zerbi and more set to speak around 13:30 BSTClubs takes stock after eventful transfer deadline dayBrighton, Coventry & Fulham managers have spoken on Friday morningIpswich host Liverpool on Friday (20:00 BST) Premier League news conferences after transfer deadline fallout
  
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• Pick of the stats: Burnley v Bristol City

  04-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Burnley are still yet to register a win in their return to the Championship but will be hoping to do so as they host Bristol City on Saturday (15:00 BST).The Robins are going strength to strength after a losing start though, coming off two back-to-back wins and seeking a third.Burnley have won each of their last eight league meetings with Bristol City. Only against one side have they ever won nine in a row in their league history, doing so versus Manchester United from 1914 to 1921.Bristol
  
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• Diego Simeone explains what Julian Alvarez must do after Barcelona transfer saga: ‘Step that he will take in his life is…’

  04-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diego Simeone explains what Julian Alvarez must do after Barcelona transfer saga: ‘Step that he will take in his life is…’Julian Alvarez is back in Atletico Madrid’s squad after a summer dominated by speculation over his future, with Diego Simeone stating that the Argentine must now use the disappointment of missing out on a Barcelona move as an opportunity.Atletico travel to San Mames on Saturday to face Athletic Club, with Alvarez set to return to the squad after remai
  
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• Arsenal receive nominations for Manager & Player of the Month

  04-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal receive nominations for Manager & Player of the MonthArsenal have received nominations for the Manager and Player of the Month awards, following an encouraging start to the season in August.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesThe Premier League have announced their nominees for the Manager of the Month and Player of the Month awards for August, with Arsenal receiving nominations in both categories.Mikel Arteta has been nominated for Manager of the Month, having led Arsenal to two
  
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• Flemming feels 'pure excitement' for Liverpool game

  04-09-2026 13:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Ipswich signing Zian Flemming says he is feeling "joy and excitement" to experience the Premier League again with Ipswich Town.Flemming could make his debut for the Tractor Boys in Friday night's visit of Liverpool after his £20m move from Burnley on deadline day.The 28-year-old striker scored 11 league goals for the Clarets last season, but could not help them avoid relegation in what has been his only English top-flight campaign so far."For me it's just pure excitement
  
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• Reds sign St-Etienne teenager N'Guessan for £4.3m

  04-09-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool have completed a £4.3m deal for French forward Djylian N'Guessan from St-Etienne.The 18-year-old will spend the first half of this season on loan at Ligue 1 side Brest, officially joining the Reds in January, when his situation will be reviewed.N'Guessan is a product of the St-Etienne academy. He made his debut in January 2025 and featured 13 times, scoring one goal. St-Etienne have a sell-on clause in the deal with Liverpool.As with goalkeeper Lucca Brughmanns, who
  
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• Arbeloa on new signings, Tete and pressure of tough start

  04-09-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:All players are available except for Tom Cairney. Arbeloa confirmed deadline-day signings Hugo Larsson, Manuel Angel and David Affengruber will be in the squad but are not ready to start, adding: "Be patient with with these three players - they need to understand what we want from them."On wha
  
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• McMenamin move 'best for everyone' - Higgins

  04-09-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins says Conor McMenamin's surprise move to Irish Premiership rivals Glentoran is "best for everyone".McMenamin joined Coleraine from St Mirren in June but made a shock transfer to the Oval 10 weeks later.The transfer saw midfielder Joe Thomson head in the opposite direction and arrive at the Showgrounds.Speaking to BBC Sport after his move to the Oval, Northern Ireland winger McMenamin said "it wasn't meant to be" at Coleraine and Higgins agreed with that assessme
  
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• Liverpool set for huge injury boosts as Champions League squad is named

  04-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool set for huge injury boosts as Champions League squad is namedLiverpool Champions League Squad Confirmed as Chiesa and Endo Miss OutLiverpool have named their squad for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase, and there is no point dressing it up, two senior players have been left behind. Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo are not in Andoni Iraola’s List A squad, which means they are unavailable unless changes are made later.That is the headline. It is also the message. Iraola has
  
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• Totti, Baggio, Batistuta & Ribery back on the field for Fiorentina: We attended the legends’ game

  04-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Totti, Baggio, Batistuta & Ribery back on the field for Fiorentina: We attended the legends’ gameEarlier this week, we headed to Florence’s iconic Stadio Franchi for a truly special occasion: a legends’ clash between Fiorentina Legends and a star-studded selection of Serie A greats.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channel12 Sep 1998: Gabriel Batistuta of Fiorentina celebrates during the Serie A match against Empoli at the Stadio Communale in F
  
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• Liverpool cut two first-team players from their Champions League squad

  04-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool cut two first-team players from their Champions League squadLiverpool Champions League Squad Confirmed as Endo and Chiesa Miss OutLiverpool have made their call on the Champions League squad and two senior players are out. Wataru Endo and Federico Chiesa have both been omitted from the club’s List A submission, a clear sign of where they stand under Andoni Iraola.Neither player has managed to establish real momentum at Anfield. Endo has at least remained on the fringes and was pa
  
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• Folarin Balogun omitted from Monaco’s Europa Conference League squad

  04-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun omitted from Monaco’s Europa Conference League squadAS Monaco have announced the squad for their upcoming UEFA Europa Conference League campaign. Folarin Balogun has been notably omitted from the squad. It comes following the breakdown of his move to Everton on transfer deadline day. Monaco announced their UECL squad on Thursday. Balogun was not in it. Whilst Nice-Matin have reported that the USMNT international is likely to remain at Monaco, at least until the winter, ther
  
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• UWCL DRAW: Arsenal and FC Barcelona to meet in league phase

  04-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UWCL DRAW: Arsenal and FC Barcelona to meet in league phaseArsenal will take on European champions FC Barcelona in the league phase of this season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League.The draw for the league phase of this season’s competition took place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland this morning with Arsenal’s meeting with FC Barcelona being the standout tie.The 18-team league phase came in last season and replaced the former group stage format. All participants co
  
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• Bayern Munich consider leaving door ajar for Real Madrid to sign Michael Olise in 2027

  04-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich consider leaving door ajar for Real Madrid to sign Michael Olise in 2027Despite signing Yan Diomande, it cannot be ruled out that Real Madrid will look to go again for Michaeo Olise in the coming years. Club bosses wanted the Bayern Munich man before pivoting to Diomande, although the two could ultimately end up as teammates.Bayern made it clear that they would not consider any offers for Olise during the recent summer transfer window, and in order to project their relationship wit
  
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• Barcelona’s marquee summer signing closing in on first start after carefully managed introduction

  04-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s marquee summer signing closing in on first start after carefully managed introductionRodri is closing in on his first start for Barcelona, with Hansi Flick now deciding when to end the midfielder’s carefully managed introduction to life at his new club.The Spain international has featured in two of Barcelona’s three matches since arriving, but both appearances have come from the bench. Notably, he played 27 minutes against Athletic Club before adding another 26
  
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• Arsenal women learn Champions League opponents

  04-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal women learn Champions League opponentsArsenal Women have learnt their opponents for the 2026/27 Women’s Champions League league phase, with three home matches and three trips across Europe.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesArsenal Women have learnt their opponents for the league phase of the 2026/27 Women’s Champions League.Arsenal have been drawn against Lyon, Barcelona, Benfica, Paris FC, HB Koge and Inter Milan.Lyon, Benfica and HB Koge will visit Arsenal, while the the tea
  
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• Liverpool target Minteh can still get dream move - Hurzeler

  04-09-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yankuba Minteh signed for Brighton from Newcastle in 2024 [Getty Images]Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says Yankuba Minteh could still "fulfil his dream" move in the future after the club rejected Liverpool's offers in the transfer window.The Reds had bids of £50m and £60m turned down for the winger, with Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola having wanted to bolster his attacking options.It is understood Brighton were seeking closer to £70m for the 22‑year‑old Gambia inte
  
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• Ball says 'difficult' change needed at Torquay

  04-09-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jimmy Ball's Torquay have lost two of their opening five National League South fixtures, and sit 19th [Shutterstock]Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says "difficult" change is needed at the club if it is to end its 12-year wait to return to the English Football League.The Gulls sit 19th in National League South, having won just one of their opening six games, after a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Farnham Town on Bank Holiday Monday.Ball said the Devon side had faced "a lot of disruption" dur
  
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• Real Madrid predicted starting XI against Real Betis | La Liga

  04-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid predicted starting XI against Real Betis | La LigaReal Madrid are hoping to make it four wins from four at the start of the 2026-27 La Liga season when they take on Real Betis at La Cartuja on Friday night. Jose Mourinho’s side are building momentum nicely ahead of their trip to Seville, which will be see their biggest test so far against a team they have not defeated in Andalusia since 2021.Now that the season is well underway, Mourinho will have an idea of his strongest team.
  
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• Hansi Flick calls up 17-year-old Barcelona attacking talent to first-team training

  04-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick calls up 17-year-old Barcelona attacking talent to first-team trainingAs FC Barcelona kickstarted preparation for Sunday’s game against Valencia, Hansi Flick brought in a new face to training on Thursday.Indeed, according to SPORT, the German tactician called up teenage prospect Iu Martinez into Barcelona’s first-team training on Thursday, giving the young winger an opportunity to work with the senior squad after Jesse Bisiwu’s recent setback.Bisiwu’s injury s
  
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