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• Goodwin to resume Dundee Utd duties after three-week absence

  17-09-2026 19:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is set to resume his duties at Tannadice after an enforced medical absence.
  
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• Leaden, stale, disheartening - where do Celtic & O'Neill go from here?

  18-09-2026 01:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After another defeat, keeping the faith is surely becoming more testing for Celtic's fans, writes Tom English.
  
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• From -17 points to dream European start for Bournemouth

  18-09-2026 01:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth started a League Two season on -17 points in 2008, now they have made a dream start in European competition.
  
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• Junior Kroupi on Arsenal radar - Friday's gossip

  18-09-2026 00:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal are eyeing Bournemouth youngster Eli Junior Kroupi, Real Madrid are considering a move for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, Chelsea are interested in Nico Williams, plus more.
  
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• 'Just the beginning' - Samba, 17, steals Man City show

  18-09-2026 00:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Floyd Samba's scintillating debut stole the show at Etihad Stadium but also took the headlines away from another high-profile teenager in Manchester.
  
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• Wrexham owners aim Spygate dig at Southampton

  17-09-2026 21:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have poked fun at next opponents Southampton ahead of their Championship fixture this weekend.
  
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• The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup

  17-09-2026 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Before Thomas Tuchel names his first squad since the World Cup on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the big questions facing the England boss.
  
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• Euro Leagues

  17-09-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Is JJ Gabriel set for Real Madrid? And former Gunners Aubameyang & Jesus keep scoring!
  
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• Newcastle players see Jaissle's angry side - can they respond?

  17-09-2026 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle was forthright in the away dressing room at Elland Road on Monday night following a chastening 4-1 defeat against Leeds United.
  
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• Why will September international break last three weeks?

  17-09-2026 17:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain the major changes happening to football's international breaks starting in September 2026
  
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• Sutton's predictions v legendary guitarist Johnny Marr

  17-09-2026 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on legendary guitarist and Man City fan Johnny Marr, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
  
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• FA chair demands Infantino release World Cup sell-off documents

  17-09-2026 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been told to release all documents relating to his controversial plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup.
  
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• Are Hibs set up to follow Motherwell & Hearts coaching model?

  17-09-2026 16:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After David Gray's departure, what direction might Hibernian go now when it comes to identifying a replacement?
  
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• Rivalries renewed: The derby games back this season

  17-09-2026 15:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Ham visit Millwall and Wolves host West Bromwich Albion in the first derby weekend of the Championship season as fierce rivalries are renewed.
  
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• Ex-Exeter, Palace and Watford keeper Miller dies

  17-09-2026 15:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Exeter City, Crystal Palace, Barnsley and Watford goalkeeper Kevin Miller dies aged 57.
  
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• Walker desperate to end Burnley's 22-match winless woe

  17-09-2026 15:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley defender Kyle Walker says he has "never wanted a victory as much" as against Derby County on Saturday, as Clarets aim to turn around their sorry start to the season.
  
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• Klopp wants to 'reclaim' flag amid German elections

  17-09-2026 15:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.
  
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• Hallgrimsson spoke to players individually about Israel games

  17-09-2026 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he spoke to players in his Republic of Ireland squad individually about the prospect of facing Israel, adding "none of us feel comfortable playing in these games".
  
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• Important not to 'pigeonhole' Graham - O'Neill

  17-09-2026 14:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says there is no rush for Everton's Braiden Graham to find his best position.
  
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• Coleman not included in Republic of Ireland squad

  17-09-2026 13:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seamus Coleman is not included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the forthcoming Nations League matches against Kosovo, Israel and Austria but Sheffield United's Liam Kitching receives a first call-up.
  
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• Wolves and West Brom warn fans over behaviour after trouble at last derby

  17-09-2026 12:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The clubs issue a statement ahead of Sunday's meeting after trouble flared when the teams last met.
  
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• Raphinha hat-trick as Barcelona hit seven past Racing Santander

  17-09-2026 11:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Raphinha scores a hat-trick to help Barcelona thrash Racing Santander 7-2 to maintain their perfect start to the La Liga season, with the defending champions top of the table after six wins.
  
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• Mbappe says he 'stands with Ceuta' after T-shirt row

  17-09-2026 10:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.
  
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• How an Aston Villa fringe player became Europe's most prolific scorer

  17-09-2026 10:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  No player in Europe's top five leagues has scored more goals than Donyell Malen since his Roma debut in January - BBC Sport examines his transformation.
  
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• Chelsea's Lavia out to 'change narrative' after injuries

  17-09-2026 09:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia says he is finally reaping the rewards of his hard work and is determined to "change the narrative" around him.
  
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• Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15

  17-09-2026 09:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid have a strong interest in signing 15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel.
  
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• 'Rangers agree £800,000 potential fee for Penrice' - gossip

  17-09-2026 09:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rangers will reportedly pay less than £1m for James Penrice should he sign permanently next summer, while Yang Hyun-jun says he is staking his career by missing Celtic games to play for South Korea.
  
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• Why dealing with defeat is key for Lampard at Coventry

  17-09-2026 08:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Coventry boss Frank Lampard needs to manage himself as well as his players after their poor start to the season.
  
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• USA midfielder sues doctors after on-pitch cardiac arrest

  17-09-2026 08:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  United States women's national team player Savannah DeMelo is suing a hospital and two doctors after she suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch last year.
  
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• A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel

  17-09-2026 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?
  
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