Football news for 5 September 2026 Page 3 of 3
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5 September 2026
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Transfers
Newcastle sign Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for £51.4m
The 21-year-old Belgium forward joins on a long-term deal after passing a medical, giving Matthias Jaissle a versatile attacking option.
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Matches
Real Madrid Stunned as Mbappé Misses Penalty vs Betis
Betis beat Real Madrid 0-1 after a disallowed Espí goal and a Mbappé penalty saved by Vallés survived a VAR encroachment check late on.
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Matches
Isak's rapid double gives Iraola first Liverpool win
Alexander Isak scored twice in nine minutes as Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0, handing new boss Andoni Iraola his first win since replacing Arne Slot.
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Transfers
Carlos Queiroz stays on as Ghana coach
The 73-year-old has signed a new contract with the GFA just weeks after leaving, and now targets the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations en route to the 2030 World Cup.
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Matches
Carcedo backs Saus after Spartak's win over Rodina
Spartak beat Rodina 3-1 in the Fonbet Cup as Carcedo praised fringe defender Saus, while Rodina's Diaz lamented a strong first half undone after the break.
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Interviews
Lautaro Martínez: Why He Turned Down Barcelona for Inter
Inter's captain confirms Barcelona's summer interest was genuine but says he chose to stay in Milan, where he feels settled and wants to keep winning.
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4 September 2026
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Football
Marcos Llorente retires from Spain national team
World Cup winner Llorente, 31, ends his international career with Spain after 27 caps, saying the decision was made regardless of the tournament's outcome.
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Results
Monaco beat PSG 2:1 to stay perfect in Ligue 1
Nazinho and Idumbo scored as Monaco moved to 9 points from three games, while PSG dropped to 12th with just two points after the loss.
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Interviews
Mike Dean Defends Referee 'Games' After Backlash
Ex-Premier League referee Mike Dean says he never meant to undermine officiating integrity after claiming he once avoided blowing his whistle for 20-25 minutes.
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