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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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• 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.
  Offside takes center stageSão Paulo had more o
  
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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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• Wigan crush Leeds to move closer to winning shield

  05-09-2026 23:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Super LeagueLeeds (8) 8Tries: Handley Goals: Connor 2Wigan (16) 40Tries: Keighran 3, Daniel, Marshall, French, Field Goals: Keighran 6Wigan Warriors produced an outstanding display on the big occasion once again as they defeated Leeds Rhinos to take a giant step towards lifting the League Leaders' Shield.The Warriors leapfrogged the Rhinos to move two points clear at the top and if they match Leeds' result in the final game of the regular season on Friday, they will claim their second pi
  
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• Molina discusses his first games at Roma: “We’re growing. It’s wonderful to have so many Argentines.”

  05-09-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Molina discusses his first games at Roma: “We’re growing. It’s wonderful to have so many Argentines.”A crazy match at the Olimpico. Roma fired 36 shots and only managed to pull off a comeback in the final minutes against Atalanta. After going behind early thanks to Ederson, the Giallorossi took the three points thanks to goals from Hermoso and Soulé. Nahuel Molina, who came on in the second half for Emanuele Lulli, was also among the key players in the match. The A
  
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• Sarri admits defeat: “Roma are stronger than us.”

  05-09-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sarri admits defeat: “Roma are stronger than us.”Atalanta boss Maurizio Sarri spoke to Sky Sport after the match lost against Roma.“It took a lot of suffering. We faced a stronger team, in better form than they have been in recent times. And I think they will fight for the title until the end. We knew it would be a tough match.”“There were moments of suffering in the first half, but we were cautious, and we also played very well in the first half of the second half.
  
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• Roma credit belief and insist want to ‘do even better this season’

  05-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma credit belief and insist want to ‘do even better this season’Matias Soulé and Mario Hermoso said Roma ‘believed to the end’ in their turnaround victory over Atalanta and won’t shy away from Scudetto talk. ‘We want to do even better.’It was another dramatic turnaround in Serie A today, as the Giallorossi had been trailing to the Ederson goal that came very much against the run of play.Santiago Castro was frustrated at hitting the woodwork twic
  
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• Loris Karius earns Manuel Neuer praise after Schalke 04 hold Bayern Munich

  05-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Loris Karius earns Manuel Neuer praise after Schalke 04 hold Bayern MunichFC Schalke 04 goalkeeper Loris Karius emerged as the clear hero of Saturday evening’s 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich, producing three outstanding saves to help the promoted side secure their first Bundesliga point in more than three years.Schalke spent long stretches defending against the German record champions, but Miron Muslic’s side refused to buckle. Karius denied Nathaniel Brown from close range in the fi
  
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• Liverpool can capitalise on Euro giants huge mistake, they’re in the money

  05-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool can capitalise on Euro giants huge mistake, they’re in the moneyThis summer, it was clear to see that Andoni Iraola wanted to make several changes to his Liverpool ranks. The Spaniard probably came to Anfield thinking that it would be an upgrade from Bournemouth and, while size-wise, it definitely was, player-wise, he likely felt a bit let down.Up until the Reds' 2-0 win against Ipswich on Friday evening, Liverpool had only managed to muster up two Premier League draws.If they'd
  
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• Gasperini after last-minute win: “The team never gives up. Balerdi and Ghilardi changed the match.”

  05-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini after last-minute win: “The team never gives up. Balerdi and Ghilardi changed the match.”Gian Piero Gasperini spoke to Sky Sport and DAZN after Roma’s 2-1 Atalanta match. The Giallorossi coach was pleased with his team’s victory: “We played against a strong team and found ourselves behind after the first shot and the first half. It’s a tough game to come back in the heat. We had some important opportunities again towards the end. When you win like th
  
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• Sarri: ‘Atalanta sat too deep, but Roma will challenge for the title’

  05-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sarri: ‘Atalanta sat too deep, but Roma will challenge for the title’Maurizio Sarri admits Atalanta ‘sat too deep’ to defend their lead against Roma and were made to pay with a 2-1 defeat. ‘I think they’ll challenge for the title to the very end.’La Dea went into this game having won both Serie A fixtures somewhat against the run of play, and came so close to doing it again at the Stadio Olimpico.ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Gianluca Scamacca of Ata
  
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• Michael Carrick explains why Man United can win the Premier League despite key difference to rivals

  05-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick has insisted that Manchester United can compete with their Premier League rivals in the title race – despite being outspent to a dramatic degree.United bought three midfielders this summer for an initial cost of £148m but Manchester City’s outlay was about three times as much, including the joint British record signing of Enzo Fernandez for £125m, and Chelsea paid out more than £300m, with a £117m deal for Morgan Rogers.But Carrick believes mon
  
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• Hermoso on Roma’s mentality: “We always believe until the end.”

  05-09-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hermoso on Roma’s mentality: “We always believe until the end.”Mario Hermoso spoke to Sky Sport after the comeback win against Atalanta in tonight’s 2-1 thriller at the Olimpico.“I think we played a serious, important game. We had chances to score earlier.”“The team believed in it until the end, that’s who we are. We want to do well and win. For us, it was a very important game, at home, with our fans cheering for Roma.”“The goal is som
  
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• Gasperini: ‘Roma showed belief and have more quality options now’

  05-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: ‘Roma showed belief and have more quality options now’Gian Piero Gasperini feels the late victory over Atalanta means Roma ‘really believe’ and have more options off the bench. ‘The quality has increased.’It was turning into an extremely frustrating evening for the Giallorossi, who dominated the match at the Stadio Olimpico without making any of it count, trailing to an Ederson strike against the run of play.After several Marco Carnesecchi saves, an
  
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• Soule with tears in his eyes: “This team never dies. We always give everything.”

  05-09-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Soule with tears in his eyes: “This team never dies. We always give everything.”Matias Soulé spoke to Sky Sport after the comeback win against Atalanta in tonight’s 2-1 thriller.“I try to give everything, whether from the start or the second half. I think this team is too united. We all give everything and are always available. We dominated this match, then there were the two goals that we only deserved.”“We’re on Matchday 3, and it’s too ea
  
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• Celtic Defeat St Mirren On The Road To Maintain Unbeaten Start To Premiership Season

  05-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Defeat St Mirren On The Road To Maintain Unbeaten Start To Premiership SeasonBy Callum McFadden at St Mirren Park.Martin O’Neill’s Celtic side made it five wins from five in the Scottish Premiership as they defeated second-place side St Mirren by two goals to one in Paisley.Celtic controlled possession from the opening stages, but St Mirren showed a willingness to play their own game, attempting to build from the back rather than simply surrender territory to their visitors.Th
  
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• Niko Kovac praises Joey Veerman and Ethan Nwaneri after Dortmund bench sparks Bundesliga comeback

  05-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Niko Kovac praises Joey Veerman and Ethan Nwaneri after Dortmund bench sparks Bundesliga comebackBorussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac credited his substitutes – particular Joey Veerman and Ethan Nwaneri – with shifting Saturday’s Bundesliga encounter after his side came from two goals down to defeat TSG Hoffenheim 3-2.For approximately an hour, little suggested that Dortmund would leave Sinsheim with three points. Hoffenheim deservedly led through Leon Avdullahu at halftime
  
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• Niko Kovac praises Joey Veerman and Ethan Nwaneri after Dortmund bench inspires Bundesliga comeback

  05-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Niko Kovac praises Joey Veerman and Ethan Nwaneri after Dortmund bench inspires Bundesliga comebackBorussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac credited his substitutes – particular Joey Veerman and Ethan Nwaneri – with shifting Saturday’s Bundesliga encounter after his side came from two goals down to defeat TSG Hoffenheim 3-2.For approximately an hour, little suggested that Dortmund would leave Sinsheim with three points. Hoffenheim deservedly led through Leon Avdullahu at halftim
  
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• Liverpool’s most important deal this season isn’t going to be Bradley Barcola

  05-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s most important deal this season isn’t going to be Bradley BarcolaObviously, since the summer transfer window slammed shut, it's now clear to see that Bradley Barcola was easily one of Liverpool's most important deals of the summer. The attacker is seen as Mohamed Salah's replacement despite him not being a natural right-winger.So, with this in mind, he clearly has some massive boots to fill.The Frenchman managed to make his Liverpool debut against Ipswich on Friday evenin
  
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• Seven points from three games - are Hull on track to avoid relegation?

  05-09-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Maybe expect to fight for a Champions League place?"Sergej Jakirovic could not resist a joke when asked about Hull City's remarkable start to life back in the Premier League on BBC Match of the Day."No, of course it is early," the head coach was quick to follow up.Three games into a season is indeed too small a sample size to predict a club's fortunes. But with seven points from a possible nine, three clean sheets and only two points behind early pacesetters Manchester City, the Hull supporters
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | OGC Nice 1-1 Le Mans: Winless run continues for Le Gym as Les Sang et Or continue strong start

  05-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | OGC Nice 1-1 Le Mans: Winless run continues for Le Gym as Les Sang et Or continue strong startLigue 1 McDonald’s, Matchday 3, 05/09/26OGC Nice secured their second point of the season against a battling Le Mans FC side (1-1). Olivier Pantaloni remains winless, however, after taking over in the summer. The MatchPatrick Videira is credited with creating something special from very little. His side weren’t even in the conversation for promotion at the start of last seas
  
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• Serie A | Roma 2-1 Atalanta: Dramatic late comeback success story

  05-09-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Roma 2-1 Atalanta: Dramatic late comeback success storyRoma completed an incredible comeback with two goals in added time to stun Atalanta 2-1, as Mario Hermoso and Matias Soulé maintained their perfect start to the season.Gian Piero Gasperini faced his former club after a perfect start to the season, beating both Fiorentina and Lecce 4-0 with five goals from Donyell Malen. Paulo Dybala and Evan Ndicka shook off muscular issues to start, with only Lorenzo Pellegrini sidelined, b
  
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• When will Portadown and Limavady United's seasons ignite?

  05-09-2026 22:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two teams who entered the 2026-27 season with lots of excitement, optimism and plenty to prove still await their first points of the season. For Portadown, the arrival of David Jeffrey was supposed to signal the start of a new era, with the Irish League veteran making plenty of changes in the off season.As for newly promoted Limavady United, the return to the top flight ended an 18-year wait for Premiership action.The Roesiders have scored just once, while the Ports have struggled to find consis
  
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