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• Three things to watch before Ligue 1 matchday 3

  04-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three things to watch before Ligue 1 matchday 3Ligue 1 2026-2027, Episode 3 this weekend!A third matchday that promises plenty of action. Here are the three biggest highlights of this Ligue 1 weekend!Ligue 1+ available on OneFootball 📺This season, OneFootball has once again partnered with Ligue 1+ so you can watch the whole of Ligue 1 on your favorite app!Subscribing is very simple. Just go to the match tab in the OneFootball app, select a Ligue 1 fixture, click on "Watch on OneFootball,
  
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• Old friends Arteta and Alonso rekindle Premier League rivalry as Arsenal meet Chelsea

  06-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was a friendship they kept private. Everton and Liverpool players were not supposed to fraternise. But one of the reasons Mikel Arteta decided to join Everton on loan in January 2005 was that one of his childhood friends was playing on the other side of Stanley Park. Xabi Alonso had joined Liverpool six months earlier, and the pair would spend the next five years together on Merseyside, spending time at each other’s houses, enjoying each other’s company away from the Premier Leagu
  
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• Liverpool spent £670m under Richard Hughes and only got worse

  06-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Perhaps, at the last, there was a touch of vindication. In Richard Hughes’ final match as Liverpool’s sporting director, the game was decided after just nine minutes. A devastating burst of two goals in three minutes from Alexander Isak, was probably what Hughes had envisaged rather when he committed a British transfer record of £125m to the striker. When Isak went off and Bradley Barcola came on at Portman Road, Liverpool became the first club to field three £100m signin
  
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• Wrexham target treble as Adran season begins

  06-09-2026 06:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham halted Cardiff's run of three consecutive league titles last season [FAW]Wrexham are hoping to emulate rivals Cardiff City by winning the domestic treble this season. The Red Dragons made history in 2025-2026 by winning the Adran Premier for the first time, while also lifting the Adran Trophy.But Cardiff's triumph over Swansea in the Welsh Cup denied Wrexham the coveted treble, something the Bluebirds achieved two years ago.Wrexham ended the summer by becoming the first women's Welsh sid
  
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• 🎥 Janssen delivers heroic performance to save new club Portland 🎩

  06-09-2026 06:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vincent Janssen, take a bow. After only joining the club at the end of July, the Dutchman has certainly won over the fandom after a heroic Saturday performance.🎥 Janssen delivers heroic performance to save new club Portland 🎩Portland Timbers hosted Minnesota United, where fans were treated to a thriller, courtesy of a hat-trick and an assist from the 32-year-old centre forward.The first of his three goals came from the penalty spot.Janssen then delivered an assist to set up Ariel
  
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• Real Madrid suffer Marc Cucurella injury blow ahead of Inter Milan clash

  06-09-2026 06:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid suffer Marc Cucurella injury blow ahead of Inter Milan clashAfter losing to Real Betis on Friday, Real Madrid are hoping to bounce back when they host Inter Milan in their Champions League opener on Tuesday. Jose Mourinho failed to win European football’s premier competition during his first spell in charge, and that failure will drive him to ensure that he achieves this goal second time around.If they are to claim La Decimosexta come next June, Real Madrid must ensure they fin
  
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• 🎥 Stars come out to play in dramatic draw between Miami and Atlanta

  06-09-2026 05:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Stars come out to play in dramatic draw between Miami and AtlantaThe stars came out to play on Saturday night as Inter Miami and Atlanta United played out a 2-2 draw in Florida.
  Littered with talent on the pitch, it was Lionel Messi and Casemiro who first combined for the opener. Perhaps this is a sight we'll continue to see from the Herons?Then it was Miguel Almiron's turn to respond, as the visiting captain slotted home at the back post after goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair fumbled the ba
  
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• FC Cincinnati's match against D.C. United postponed due to weather

  06-09-2026 04:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FC Cincinnati's match against D.C. United postponed due to weatherFollowing a series of weather delays, Saturday night's match between FC Cincinnati and D.C. United has officially been postponed.The game was initially scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST, but was delayed by over two hours due to lightning in the area. Pitch conditions and player safety were then taken into account when officials decided to formally cancel that match.Cincinnati sit sixth in the Eastern Conference table while D.C. United a
  
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• 📊 Updated Brasileirão table after the start of round 26

  06-09-2026 04:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Updated Brasileirão table after the start of round 26The 26th round of the Brazilian Championship has already begun. And for the Tricolor, only a win would do this Saturday (5). Check below how the matchups went, what the standings look like, and the games still to come. Bahia came out on top in the first game of the day. There was a comeback with a penalty, a response after an own goal, and five goals in total. That now makes ten straight rounds without defe
  
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• 📊 See the updated Brasileirão table after round 26 begins

  06-09-2026 04:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 See the updated Brasileirão table after round 26 beginsThe 26th round of the Brazilian Championship has already kicked off. And only a win would do for Tricolor this Saturday (5). Check below how the matchups went, what the standings look like, and what’s still to come. Bahia came out on top in the first match of the day. There was a comeback with a penalty, a response, and five goals in total. Tricolor have now gone ten straight rounds unbeaten in the
  
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• 📹 Tense derby, Fluminense keep Vasco in Brasileirão's bottom four

  06-09-2026 03:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Tense derby, Fluminense keep Vasco in Brasileirão's bottom fourThe best home team in the Brazilian Championship, Fluminense got its "revenge" on Vasco after being eliminated by its rival in the Copa do Brasil.Thanks to a goal from Lucho Acosta, Tricolor won this tense derby on Saturday (5) 1-0.And kept Cruz-Maltino in the Brasileirão relegation zone.The match was valid for the 26th round and took place at the Maracanã. Check out the highlights below. 
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• 📹 In a tense derby, Fluminense keep Vasco in the Brasileirão Z-4

  06-09-2026 03:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 In a tense derby, Fluminense keep Vasco in the Brasileirão Z-4Fluminense got its “revenge” on Vasco after being knocked out by their rivals in the Copa do Brasil.Thanks to a goal from Lucho Acosta, Tricolor won Saturday’s (5) tense derby 1-0.And kept Cruz-Maltino in the Brasileirão relegation zone.The match was part of Round 26 of the competition.Played at the Maracanã. Check out the highlights below. 
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• 📹 In a tense derby, Fluminense keep Vasco in the Brasileirão bottom four

  06-09-2026 03:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 In a tense derby, Fluminense keep Vasco in the Brasileirão bottom fourFluminense got their "revenge" on Vasco after being eliminated by their rivals in the Copa do Brasil.Thanks to a goal from Lucho Acosta, Tricolor won Saturday’s (5) tense derby 1-0.And kept Cruz-Maltino in the Brasileirão relegation zone.The match was part of round 26 of the competition.With the Maracanã as the stage. Check out the highlights soon. 
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• 📹 Referee chest-bumps player in derby first half; watch it

  06-09-2026 03:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Referee chest-bumps player in derby first half; watch itThe first half of Fluminense vs. Vasco this Saturday (5) in the Brasileirão had more confusion than good football.There were plenty of cards for heavier challenges, altercations involving people who weren’t even on the pitch, and lots of complaints.And one of the main figures was referee Davi de Oliveira Lacerda from Espírito Santo, who had an unusual moment with Canobbio. Find out what happened below.&nbs
  
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• 📹 Derby first half sees referee barge into player, watch the incident

  06-09-2026 03:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Derby first half sees referee barge into player, watch the incidentThe first half of Fluminense vs. Vasco this Saturday (5) in the Brasileirão had more confusion than good football.There were plenty of cards for heavier challenges, clashes involving people who were not even on the field, and lots of complaints.And one of the main figures was Espírito Santo referee Davi de Oliveira Lacerda, who had an unusual moment with Canobbio. See what happened below. 
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• Sargent rises to occasion for TFC with first MLS hat-trick 🇺🇸

  06-09-2026 03:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sargent rises to occasion for TFC with first MLS hat-trick 🇺🇸Toronto FC were in desperate need of a forward and brought along USA international Josh Sargent to fill the void. On Saturday, he proved to the BMO Field faithful why they should continue to bet on him.
  The clash against Chicago Fire has been a back-and-forth affair, with the hosts initially conceding just 13 minutes in before a link-up between Sargent and Djordje Mihailovic turned it 1-1.Then, in the blink of an eye, t
  
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• Josh Sargent rises to occasion for TFC with first MLS hat-trick 🇺🇸

  06-09-2026 03:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Sargent rises to occasion for TFC with first MLS hat-trick 🇺🇸Toronto FC were in desperate need of a forward and brought along USA international Josh Sargent to fill the void. On Saturday, he proved to the BMO Field faithful why they should continue to bet on him.
  The clash against Chicago Fire has been a back-and-forth affair, with the hosts initially conceding just 13 minutes in before a link-up between Sargent and Djordje Mihailovic turned it 1-1.Then, in the blink of an e
  
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• Griezmann shows no signs of slowing down in MLS as streak continues 🦁

  06-09-2026 02:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Griezmann shows no signs of slowing down in MLS as streak continues 🦁Antoine Griezmann has settled in very nicely at Orlando City. After scoring on his debut, the French World Cup winner went on a scoring break before recently finding his touch again while wearing purple. 
  On Saturday night, Griezmann made it three games in a row in which he's found the back of the net against San Diego FC.After a ball over the top, the defence mistakenly left the No. 7 in open space in the box
  
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• Gerson a doubt for Cruzeiro against Athletico

  06-09-2026 02:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gerson a doubt for Cruzeiro against AthleticoGerson is not guaranteed a place in Cruzeiro’s starting XI for this Sunday’s (6th) clash against Athletico.He is in the squad, but he could start on the bench. 
  Gerson had been dealing with pain in the back of his thigh and in the adductor, and underwent intensive treatment to be able to play last Tuesday against Atlético.His substitution in the second half of the match was already expected and, in fact, it happened.In the afte
  
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• São Paulo end Atlético-MG unbeaten run to continue BR revival

  06-09-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  São Paulo end Atlético-MG unbeaten run to continue BR revivalAtlético Mineiro’s run of 14 unbeaten matches this season has come to an end.Thanks to goals from Luciano and Iago, São Paulo beat Galo 2-0 on Saturday night (5).Further extending their recovery in the Brasileirão in front of 39,068 fans at this Matchday 26 clash.Including the rare bonus of keeping a clean sheet.Check out the highlights soon.
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• 🎥 São Paulo end Atlético-MG's unbeaten run, fuel BR revival

  06-09-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 São Paulo end Atlético-MG's unbeaten run, fuel BR revivalAtlético Mineiro’s run of fourteen unbeaten matches this season has come to an end.Thanks to goals from Luciano and Iago, São Paulo beat Galo 2-0 on Saturday night (5).Further extending their recovery in the Brasileirão in front of 39,068 fans at MorumBIS.The clash was valid for matchday 26 of the competition.Highlights coming soon. 
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• 🎥 São Paulo end Atlético-MG unbeaten run to extend BR revival

  06-09-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 São Paulo end Atlético-MG unbeaten run to extend BR revivalAtlético Mineiro’s run of fourteen games unbeaten this season has come to an end.Thanks to goals from Luciano and Iago, São Paulo beat Galo 2-0 on Saturday night (5).Further extending their recovery in the Brasileirão in front of 39,068 fans at MorumBIS.The match was valid for round 26 of the competition.Check out the highlights below. 
  Offside takes center stageSão Paulo had
  
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• 📋 Fluminense and Vasco confirmed for derby at the Maracanã

  06-09-2026 01:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Fluminense and Vasco confirmed for derby at the MaracanãIt’s Saturday (5) for a clássico valid for the 26th round of the Brasileirão at the Maracanã.Fluminense and Vasco face off starting at 9pm (Brasília time).It will be another reunion after more than decisive clashes.Davi de Oliveira Lacerda (ES) will referee the match.SporTV and Premiere will broadcast it.
  Who will come out on top?The already tense rivalry between Flu and Vasco intensified a
  
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• Line-ups set for the San Luis v Chivas clash

  06-09-2026 00:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Line-ups set for the San Luis v Chivas clashAction gets underway on a Saturday packed with football. San Luis host Chivas in a match corresponding to Liga MX Matchday 7.
  San Luis sit 14th in the standings, so picking up points at home is urgent. They also come in motivated after last matchday’s win away to Rayados.Chivas have gone five matches in the domestic tournament without losing, and it looks like they have rediscovered the form with which they closed out the previous tournament.San
  
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• More to come from Swansea, insists Matos

  06-09-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vitor Matos' Swansea have lost only one of their past 12 league games stretching back to the end of last season[Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos says there is more to come from Swansea City after they moved a point clear at the top of the early-season Championship table thanks to a goalless draw with Wrexham.Swansea were short of their best in possession but maintained their unbeaten start to the 2026-27 league campaign thanks to Lawrence Vigouroux's fourth successive clean sheet.The Swans h
  
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• Scalvini admits: “Roma are really good. They started the season off strong.”

  06-09-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scalvini admits: “Roma are really good. They started the season off strong.”Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini spoke to Sky Sport after the match they lost against Roma.“We struggled a bit in the first half. Roma started strong and are a very strong team. Perhaps they’re the team that started the season best. They were playing at home and there was a lot of enthusiasm.”“We held firm, and in the second half, we managed to score for the first 25-30 minutes and h
  
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• Parkinson says Swansea captain should have seen red

  06-09-2026 00:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Callum O'Hare was making his Wrexham debut in the derby draw with Swansea City [Getty Images]Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson says Swansea City captain Ben Cabango got away with a "leg-breaking challenge" in their Welsh derby stalemate.Parkinson claimed the Wales defender should have been given a straight red for the lunge on midfielder Callum O'Hare late on in the clash at the Swansea.com Stadium.Cabango, who had come on as a second half substitute, was booked for the foul that prompted an angry
  
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• Gasperini becomes 3rd Roma coach to win 8 consecutive Serie A games

  06-09-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini becomes 3rd Roma coach to win 8 consecutive Serie A gamesRoma came from behind to win 2-1 against Atalanta in a thrilling match. The Giallorossi dominated the first half without taking the lead and went behind early in the second half after Ederson’s powerful shot left Svilar unstoppable. Gian Piero Gasperini relied on substitutions: Mora, Lulli, Mancini, Ndicka, and Malen were removed, substitutions being made as early as the 67th minute. The team stormed into the Atalanta penal
  
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• How Man Utd plan to compete at top with richer rivals

  05-09-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick has taken 42 points from 19 games since taking charge at Manchester United in January [Getty Images]Manchester United believe they can challenge for major honours despite being unable to match the spending power of their rivals.United spent £148m on new players this summer, less than newly promoted Ipswich, the £300m-plus invested by Chelsea and Tottenham and the record £458m spent by Manchester City.In their victory at Ipswich on Friday night, Liverpool fielded
  
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• Vincent Kompany explains Harry Kane and Michael Olise rotation after Bayern draw 0-0 at Schalke

  05-09-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vincent Kompany explains Harry Kane and Michael Olise rotation after Bayern draw 0-0 at SchalkeBayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany offered plenty of praise for newly promoted Schalke 04 after the German record champions were held to a 0-0 draw in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday evening.Bayern controlled most of the match and created the clearer opportunities, but found Schalke goalkeeper Loris Karius in inspired form. Kompany felt Schalke deserved considerable credit for surviving the pressure.&l
  
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