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• 🚨 Arsenal thrashed at Brighton!

  19-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Arsenal thrashed at Brighton!One of the worst defeats of the Mikel Arteta era took place this Saturday.Arsenal were torn apart by Brighton (Premier League Matchday 5). Final score: 3-0 to the Seagulls against an unrecognizable Gunners side.
  At just 33 years of age, young German coach Fabian Hürzeler pulled off a real masterstroke against Arteta. Brighton were 2-0 up at half-time before delivering the knockout blow from a corner just before the hour mark. The three goals were score
  
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• Pedersen still finding the right formula

  21-09-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Saturday's Praise or Grumble perfectly summed up the mindset of Sheffield Wednesday's fans at the moment.An angry call, deriding a drab performance against Stockport. Then an even more passionate response from another supporter, calling for perspective.There'll be a season of this and there's merit to both arguments.It was poor on Saturday. Stockport comfortably controlled the first half, should've scored and if they were more ruthless they probably would've been ahead at the break.Wednesda
  
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• West Brom win 'felt like statement of intent'

  21-09-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Shutterstock]This was probably the most comprehensive 90-minute performance Wolves have produced so far this season. The team has not fully clicked yet, and there is still a long way to go, but that is what makes this result so encouraging. Wolves are showing signs of becoming a side capable of controlling matches in different ways, even while there is still plenty of room to improve.The 1-0 scoreline does not tell the full story. West Brom had more possession, but Wolves controlled the pa
  
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• La Liga 2026/27 Pichichi race: Barcelona captain pulls clear with hat-trick

  21-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga 2026/27 Pichichi race: Barcelona captain pulls clear with hat-trickThe race for the La Liga 2026/27 Pichichi Trophy for the top-scorer has taken another turn, with FC Barcelona captain Raphinha extending his lead at the summit after scoring a hat-trick against Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.The Brazilian forward now has 12 goals after seven La Liga matches, underlining his outstanding start to the campaign and his growing importance in the Blaugrana attack.Raphinha leads the way wi
  
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• Real Madrid new signing struggles for prominence after rejecting Barcelona over game-time promise

  21-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new signing struggles for prominence after rejecting Barcelona over game-time promiseBernardo Silva has slipped out of Jose Mourinho’s plans. The Portuguese midfielder has played just eight minutes across Real Madrid’s last two La Liga matches. He was an unused substitute against Elche before coming on late against Atletico Madrid, where he provided the assist for Antonio Rüdiger’s goal.Meanwhile, Barcelona, the club Bernardo came close to joining during the su
  
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• 📆El Clásico set: LaLiga confirms date and time for Barça-Madrid

  21-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📆El Clásico set: LaLiga confirms date and time for Barça-MadridTwo weeks without club football are coming up, but the spotlight isn’t shifting away as the year draws to a close.And LaLiga has set one of the biggest highlights we have in October: the match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.The match will take place on Sunday, October 25 at 9:00 p.m. (local time in Spain).This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original v
  
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• Funeral held for Sandro Mazzola, as legendary Inter and Italy forward dies at 83

  21-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Funeral held for Sandro Mazzola, as legendary Inter and Italy forward dies at 83The funeral was held today for Italy and Inter legend Sandro Mazzola, with fans and representatives from numerous clubs in attendance for the final farewell.The iconic striker turned 83 in November last year and passed away on September 19.The funeral was held at the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio this afternoon, with fans gathered outside holding flags and banners in his honour, and an Inter jersey draped over the
  
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• 📸 The weekend’s viral snaps 🍿

  21-09-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 The weekend’s viral snaps 🍿The striking images that had the football world buzzing this weekend!POV: Letexier’s feint 🥶The referee for Le Classique on Sunday night, François Letexier fooled everyone in the first half by pulling out a red card instead of a yellow for OM captain Timothy Weah.The ref cam footage of this bizarre moment is particularly interesting!🎥 Le Classique highlightsThe video highlights of Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 win
  
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• Boss Fowler leaves Cymru Premier strugglers Flint

  21-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flint Town United have sacked manager Lee Fowler following a winless start to the Cymru Premier season.The former Coventry City, Huddersfield Town and Wrexham midfielder was appointed manager of The Silkmen in June 2022.After suffering relegation from the Cymru Premier in his first season in charge, Fowler secured an instant return to the top-flight the following season.He led the club to the Welsh Cup final last season, losing 3-0 to Caernarfon Town at Newport's Rodney Parade."The decision to c
  
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• Pocognoli Facetime helps Miller over summer of discontent

  21-09-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool is a long way from Boston and Miami. Three thousand, one hundred and ninety six miles separate Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium and the home of the New England Patriots, the venue that hosted Scotland's World Cup opener in June.On a chill evening on the banks of the Mersey on 31 March, the distance to that game against Haiti fewer than three months later will have been starting to brew for Lennon Miller.The Udinese midfielder was part of Steve Clarke's squad that took on Japan at Hampd
  
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• Real Madrid summer arrival set to compete with megastar for starting spot

  21-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid summer arrival set to compete with megastar for starting spotIt has not been the easiest of starts for Yan Diomande at Real Madrid. Signed from RB Leipzig in a club-record deal worth €140 million, including add-ons, the Ivory Coast international has been eased into action by Jose Mourinho.The 19-year-old winger had been drip-fed minutes until last week when he started back-to-back games against Rayo Vallecano and Elche, before dropping to the bench for the derby.But, having impr
  
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• Manager Fowler departs struggling Flint

  21-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flint Town United have sacked manager Lee Fowler following a winless start to the Cymru Premier season.The former Coventry City, Huddersfield Town and Wrexham midfielder was appointed manager of The Silkmen in June 2022.After suffering relegation from the Cymru Premier in his first season in charge, Fowler secured an instant return to the top-flight the following season.He led the club to the Welsh Cup final last season, losing 3-0 to Caernarfon Town at Newport's Rodney Parade."The decision to c
  
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• Man United dealt another injury blow in Fulham draw

  21-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United dealt another injury blow in Fulham drawMarcus Rashford Injury Concern Grows After Manchester United Draw With FulhamManchester United have another problem to manage, and this one could stretch beyond club level. Marcus Rashford is now a serious doubt for England’s upcoming Nations League fixtures after being forced off in the 1-1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage.Rashford started despite carrying the burden of another difficult week for United, with Michael Carrick making just
  
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• Filipe Luís on Matthis Abline: ‘If the club bought him, it is because they think he has the potential to be one of the best attackers in the world.’

  21-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Filipe Luís on Matthis Abline: ‘If the club bought him, it is because they think he has the potential to be one of the best attackers in the world.’Matthis Abline (23) made his first start since making his move to AS Monaco against RC Lens on Friday night. Whilst the France youth international didn’t get on the scoresheet in the 2-1 win over Les Sang et Or, which sent the Principality club top of Ligue 1 heading into the international break, he nonetheless impressed his
  
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• ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: St. Pölten score nine, Graz remain top and SCR Altach hammer First Vienna

  21-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: St. Pölten score nine, Graz remain top and SCR Altach hammer First ViennaThe seventh week of results in the ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga saw a ten-goal blockbuster unfold at the NV Arena, with Pölten keeping the pressure on SK Sturm Graz at the top of the table. SCR Altach’s Petra Mikulica overtakes Brigitta Pulins as the league’s top goal scorer, and Südburgenland languish at the foot of the table.SKN St. Pölten vs SpG Südbu
  
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• 'We have an abundance of fight, spirit and determination' - Coyle

  21-09-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City captain Lewie Coyle says he was "very proud" of the group's "never say die attitude" after conceding two early goals at St James' Park.Newcastle United, who were 2-0 up within seven minutes of kick-off, ended the Tigers' unbeaten start to the Premier League season, despite Mohamed-Ali Cho pulling a goal back in the 67th minute."It is a tough result to take, especially when you look at the amount of chances we had at the end," Coyle told BBC Radio Humberside. "I'm so proud of the lads f
  
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• How are Scotland squad shaping up for Pocognoli debut?

  21-09-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Billy Gilmour (left) scored for Napoli against Fiorentina [Getty Images]Sometimes luck can be the difference between success and failure as a manager and Sebastien Pocognoli appears to have it with him for his first Scotland squad - at least before a ball is kicked.Scott McTominay was obviously a notable miss from the new head coach's original selection, the 29-year-old Napoli midfielder having to undergo what he described as minor heart surgery that should only keep him sidelined for a few week
  
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• Palmisani rewarded with new Frosinone contract to 2031 after Como heroics

  21-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmisani rewarded with new Frosinone contract to 2031 after Como heroicsFrosinone rewarded Italy Under-21 international goalkeeper Lorenzo Palmisani with a new contract after his heroic performance in the 2-0 victory over Como, increasing Juventus regrets.The shot-stopper was easily Serie A Man of the Match in yesterday’s encounter at the Stadio Benito Stirpe, which inflicted the first defeat of the season on Cesc Fabregas.Palmisani impressed at FrosinoneGENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 12:
  
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• James Garner recalled to England squad ahead of UEFA Nations League matches

  21-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Garner recalled to England squad ahead of UEFA Nations League matchesEverton midfielder James Garner has been recalled to the England squad ahead of the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches.Garner has earned two international caps. He made his debut in a friendly against Uruguay before making his second appearance against Japan, both in March.The 25-year-old recall follows the withdrawal of Arsenal’s Declan Rice, Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer
  
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• Hounsell refuses to be drawn on Wycombe job

  21-09-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wycombe Wanderers host Reading at the weekend [Getty Images]Interim Wycombe Wanderers head coach Tom Hounsell refused to be drawn into a discussion about taking the job on a permanent basis despite making an excellent start in caretaker charge.Hounsell has won all of his three matches since Michael Duff was sacked earlier this month after a poor start to the season.The 30-year-old took his first game in charge in the 3-2 victory at Leyton Orient and the club have gone on to beat Chelsea Under-21
  
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• Report – Hansi Flick’s plan to manage Barcelona’s unusual international break

  21-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Hansi Flick’s plan to manage Barcelona’s unusual international breakFC Barcelona could hardly have asked for a better way to head into such an unusual international break. The Blaugrana secured a 3-1 victory over Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan on Saturday, bringing this stage of the season to a close on a positive note before much of the squad departed for international duty.One of the main questions was how Hansi Flick would manage his team during an internation
  
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• Arsenal youngster picks up injury after senior appearance vs Ipswich Town

  21-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster picks up injury after senior appearance vs Ipswich TownArsenal youngster Marli Salmon has withdrawn from England u18 duty, after picking up an injury.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesArsenal 17-year-old Marli Salmon was set to make his first appearance for the England u18s over the September-October international break, having been selected for a promotion from the u17s.Yet England have now confirmed that Salmon has withdrawn due to injury, with Chelsea’sGabriel Sambou
  
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• Are draws the elephant in the room for Blues?

  21-09-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Shutterstock]The first and most obvious takeaway from Saturday is that I would have taken a point for this game before kick-off, but conceding an equaliser in the last couple of minutes felt like Middlesbrough had managed a smash and grab raid on us.It was great to see Liam Millar get his first goal for Blues; it was a good reward for the way he has played in his first few games. He has really added something to the squad with pace and quick feet.But are draws becoming the elephant in the
  
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• Lens’ Matthieu Udol admits ‘disappointment’ at France squad omission

  21-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lens’ Matthieu Udol admits ‘disappointment’ at France squad omissionMatthieu Udol (30) featured on Zinédine Zidane’s expanded France squad for the upcoming international break, however, he failed to make the final cut. Speaking to Ligue 1 Plusafter RC Lens’ 2-1 defeat to AS Monaco on Friday night, the full-back admitted that he was “disappointed”. Udol, at 30, has never been called up to the France national team. He has endured a career of ups and
  
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• Garner and Gibbs-White called up after five withdrawals from England squad

  21-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, Manchester United duo Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice and Newcastle defender Tino Livramento have pulled out of England's squad for forthcoming Nations League matches.Everton midfielder James Garner and Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White have been called up by manager Thomas Tuchel and will join the squad on Tuesday.Tuchel said on Friday that 26-year-old Gibbs-White, who has six international caps, was close to being i
  
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• David Lynch: Liverpool have found “something special” in defensive signing

  21-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch: Liverpool have found “something special” in defensive signingJérémy Jacquet is giving Liverpool every reason to believe France starts will followSome defenders announce themselves with a tackle. Others do it by making a difficult afternoon feel strangely manageable. Jérémy Jacquet appears capable of both, and that combination is already giving Liverpool something precious: confidence in the moments when a match threatens to escape them.Bournem
  
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• Barcelona legend takes aim at Real Madrid over referee complaints: ‘The most benefited team’

  21-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend takes aim at Real Madrid over referee complaints: ‘The most benefited team’As we approach the first international break of the season, it is perhaps fair to point out that Barcelona have been a class above every other team in LaLiga so far.The Catalans have already gained a six-point lead over Real Madrid, who have been crying foul after their 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby.In a recent interaction, Barcelona legend Carles Rexach offered his thought
  
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• Barcelona legend makes surprise Raphinha Ballon d’Or claim and praises Flick’s squad: ‘They play at a different pace’

  21-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend makes surprise Raphinha Ballon d’Or claim and praises Flick’s squad: ‘They play at a different pace’Barcelona legend Carles Rexach has backed Raphinha to win the Ballon d’Or despite the Brazilian not even making the shortlist for the prestigious individual award.Rexach spent 44 years at Barcelona as a player, including through the youth ranks, and later worked as a coach. His assessment of Raphinha, meanwhile, comes alongside an equally positiv
  
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• 🇧🇷 10 rounds to go: title, Libertadores and relegation chances

  21-09-2026 15:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇧🇷 10 rounds to go: title, Libertadores and relegation chancesThere are 10 rounds left in the 2026 Brasileirão, and the race is INTENSE across every part of the table, from the title battle to survival.Check below the odds for each team according to a study by the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG).Who will be champions? Who will go down? Leave your prediction!Title race 🏆Flamengo: 76.8%Palmeiras: 21.3%Athletico: 1.1%Fluminense: 0.56%Cruzeiro: 0.14%Other tea
  
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• 🎧Season so far and Saints up next

  21-09-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest episode of BBC Radio Solent's Who Needs Mourinho? podcast is out now.Guy Whittingham joins Chris Wise and Andy Moon to look back on the draw with Blackburn and the season overall so far.With Southampton up next after the international break. Who should start in goal in the derby?Listen above or on BBC Sounds here- and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.[BBC]Latest Portsmouth news, analysis and fan views
  
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