Football news for 5 September 2026 Page 2 of 3
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5 September 2026
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Matches
Real Madrid: predicted XI for Betis clash confirmed
Mourinho makes three changes as Real Madrid, seeking a fourth straight La Liga win, face Real Betis with Guler starting ahead of Diaz.
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Interviews
Pellegrini: Mourinho now 'much more mature' than before
Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini praised a more mature Jose Mourinho ahead of their La Liga clash with Real Madrid at La Cartuja on Friday.
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Football
Federico Dimarco named Serie A's best player at Gran Gala
Inter's left-back topped a strong night for the Nerazzurri, who were also named club of the year with four players in the team of the season.
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Injuries
Riccardo Orsolini sidelined three weeks with thigh injury
Bologna winger Riccardo Orsolini will miss games against Sassuolo, Napoli and Torino after scans confirmed a flexor tear picked up at Atalanta.
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Transfers
PSG move to extend Kvaratskhelia's contract to 2030
Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks to extend Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's deal before the Ballon d'Or, aiming to raise his wages and lock in terms early.
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Matches
Marc Bartra's timed run wrongfoots Real Madrid
Betis defender Marc Bartra says he deliberately timed his run into the box on Mbappé's saved penalty, a trick that would fail under IFAB's incoming 2026/27 encroachment rule.
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Transfers
Torino agree Anjorin loan to Goztepe, Gineitis deal stalls
Torino sent Tino Anjorin to Goztepe on a €6m loan-to-buy deal, while Celtic's move for Gvidas Gineitis collapsed and may resume in January.
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Transfers
Everton left with one senior striker after deadline chaos
Balogun's move collapsed hours after the window shut, leaving David Moyes with 18 senior players and Thierno Barry as his only recognised forward.
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Matches
Allegri Downplays Napoli's Scudetto Mood Before Inter Clash
Allegri says Napoli must stay balanced after losing to Como, as injuries to McTominay and Giovane test his squad ahead of facing Inter at San Siro.
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Transfers
Gabriel Jesus completes deadline-day move to Barcelona
Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus joined Barcelona on a three-year deal worth up to €15m after Julian Alvarez talks with Atletico Madrid stalled.
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Football
Old Firm: away fans banned for rest of 2026/27 season
Celtic and Rangers failed to agree a reduced away allocation for the League Cup quarter-final, prompting the SPFL to ban away fans from all Old Firm fixtures this season.
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Daily digest
Football: the main stories of 04.09.2026
Real Madrid have lost their first league match under José Mourinho, and their perfect La Liga start with it: Betis won 1:0 at La Cartuja on Friday, with an Irish substitute settling it and the hosts…
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Interviews
Aubameyang Retires From Gabon National Team
Gabon's all-time top scorer says he was humiliated after the squad's AFCON 2025 exit, ending an international career capped by a captaincy and record goal tally.
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Football
Real Madrid open disciplinary case against Asencio
Mourinho says Asencio remains a Real Madrid player while the club investigates his drink-driving ban, adding the injured defender is still weeks from returning.
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Transfers
Casadó and Giménez train for the first time with Deportivo
Deportivo's two deadline-day loan signings joined training under Hidalgo and could debut Saturday against Villarreal in LaLiga's fourth round.
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Transfers
Balogun's Everton Move Collapses on Deadline Day
Monaco says Balogun refused to sign after Everton's medical raised injury doubts, a collapse that also wrecked Chelsea's bid for Lamine Camara.
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Transfers
Bradley Barcola completes move to Liverpool from PSG
Liverpool sign France winger Bradley Barcola from PSG in a deal worth up to £123m, while Cody Gakpo stays despite City's £80m offer.
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Football
Kidnap plot targeting Kylian Mbappé foiled in France
French police say an 18-year-old ran a gang plotting robberies and kidnappings of 26 targets, including Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, before his arrest.
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Transfers
Julian Alvarez: Barcelona rift lingers at Atletico Madrid
Alvarez stayed at Atletico past deadline day, but the failed Barcelona pursuit has left the clubs at odds, with a federation complaint and renewed rumours expected.
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Matches
Ferran Costa hails Córdoba CF before Sabadell clash
Sabadell coach Ferran Costa praised promoted Córdoba CF ahead of Monday's Nova Creu Alta clash, but insists his side must focus on the three points.
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Football
Raúl Asencio acquitted, but Mourinho issues stern warning
A court cleared the Real Madrid defender in the sex-tape case after the victims forgave him, but a separate DUI fine drew a sharp rebuke from his coach.
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Transfers
Liverpool agree deal to sign N'Guessan from Saint-Étienne
The 18-year-old forward will join in January for around €5m before spending the rest of the season on loan at Brest to continue his development.
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Matches
Women's Champions League: Arsenal drawn with Barcelona
The league phase draw pits Arsenal against holders Barcelona, while Real Madrid face a tougher path with Bayern Munich, Roma and Man City away.
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Matches
Betis stun Real Madrid as Valles saves Mbappé penalty
Troy Parrott's late strike and a stoppage-time Alvaro Valles penalty save gave Betis a 1-0 win, ending Mourinho's unbeaten start.
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