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• 🚨 BREAKING: EFL Cup fourth round draw revealed

  16-09-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: EFL Cup fourth round draw revealedThe remaining 16 teams in the EFL Cup now know who they will face in the fourth round.There were few upsets in the third round as Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool all progressed.However, Michael Carrick's Man United couldn't book their spot and were eliminated following a 3-2 home loss to Brighton. Some of these big names will clash in the fourth round, with Liverpool vs Chelsea the pick of the bunch.EFL Cup holders Man City, who play Norw
  
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• Keep or sell Cherki? FPL gameweek five dilemmas

  18-09-2026 08:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Sport's Fantasy Premier Leagueexpert FPL Heisenberg gives his answers to some of the biggest dilemmas facing managers heading into gameweek five.Is it time to acquire Nottingham Forest assets?Yes, absolutely. They face Coventry in gameweek five and their fixtures after that are decent too (apart from the Arsenal fixture on 18 October).Morgan Gibbs-White (£8.0m) is their talisman. He plays 90 minutes regularly, takes their penalties and is heavily involved in their attacki
  
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• Real Madrid learn Spanish Super Cup semifinal opponent as 2027 tournament moves to Istanbul

  18-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid learn Spanish Super Cup semifinal opponent as 2027 tournament moves to IstanbulReal Madrid now know the path they must navigate if they are to win the 2027 Spanish Super Cup.The competition is moving to Istanbul, where Madrid will face Real Sociedad in the semi-final before a potential Clasico or Madrid derby in the final.The Spanish Football Federation has signed the agreement for Istanbul to host the tournament from 2 to 6 February.Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Real S
  
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• English midfielder confirms he's ready to join Liverpool

  18-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  English midfielder confirms he's ready to join LiverpoolAn English midfielder confirmed with his performance that he's ready to make the move to Liverpool. Well, Andoni Iraola has a problem. It has become very apparent that he needs a solution for his midfield.Whether it's going to be an internal solution or an external one remains to be seen.At least for the moment, there is not much Iraola can do about the situation externally, while the transfer window is shut.No doubt the club's recruitment
  
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• Borussia Dortmund beginning to regret the price they demanded for Adeyemi’s transfer to Barcelona – report

  18-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund beginning to regret the price they demanded for Adeyemi’s transfer to Barcelona – reportKarim Adeyemi was supposed to give Barcelona another option in attack. Instead, seven games into his career at the club, he is starting to look like a player Hansi Flick cannot afford to overlook.That was not necessarily the expectation when Barça agreed to pay Borussia Dortmund an initial €22 million for the German. With Adeyemi’s contract running until 20
  
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• What will Spain’s squad be? Luis de la Fuente’s doubts 🇪🇸

  18-09-2026 08:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What will Spain’s squad be? Luis de la Fuente’s doubts 🇪🇸Luis de la Fuente will unveil the Spain squad this Friday at 11:30 CET. La Roja faces its first assignment as newly crowned world champion, a setting that demands maintaining a high competitive level while key structural doubts in the lineup are resolved.Who will be the third goalkeeper?The absence of Joan García in goal forces a reshuffle in the profile of the third-choice keeper. With Unai Simón
  
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• Why Napoli’s Constantino Favasuli could be the next big thing in Italian football

  18-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Napoli’s Constantino Favasuli could be the next big thing in Italian footballIn their last outing, Napoli beat Bologna 1–0 at home to mark their first win since the season-opener against Genoa last month.The game had been stuck in a stalemate until Costantino Favasuli came onto the pitch for Matteo Politano for a spirited cameo, providing the assist for the game’s only goal, scored by Stanislav Lobotka.Favasuli’s performance would have given Napoli boss Max Allegri pl
  
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• 🥐 Squad-list day, Ballon d’Or race... 5️⃣ stories shaping Friday

  18-09-2026 08:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Squad-list day, Ballon d’Or race... 5️⃣ stories shaping FridayA day of major decisions on the international benches and mixed feelings in Spanish football. The debut of the world champions, Zinedine Zidane's first game as France manager, the reflections of two global stars, and the contrasting fortunes of Real Sociedad and Real Betis define today’s headlines.The new De la Fuente eraSpain begins a new chapter after being crowned world champion. Luis de la Fuente
  
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• Report: 21-year-old Real Madrid starlet emerging as possible answer to fill Kroos and Modric void

  18-09-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: 21-year-old Real Madrid starlet emerging as possible answer to fill Kroos and Modric voidFor much of their glory years in the last decade, everyone knew the identity of Real Madrid’s midfield and what each player’s role was.Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Casemiro were fixtures in midfield, with the former two taking care of control and playmaking and the latter acting as the destroyer.Since the departures of Kroos and Modric, Madrid have spent years wondering how they could repl
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona forward Hamza Abdelkarim earns another Egypt call-up for AFCON qualifiers

  18-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona forward Hamza Abdelkarim earns another Egypt call-up for AFCON qualifiersHamza Abdelkarim’s rise at Barcelona is continuing to gather pace, with the young forward receiving another call-up to the Egypt national team.Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has selected the Barcelona striker for the upcoming international window, which includes three fixtures against Angola, South Sudan and South Africa.The first two matches will begin Egypt’s qualification campaign for the 2027
  
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• Spiders still climbing - watch Queen's Park v Ayr on BBC

  18-09-2026 08:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin is encouraged by Queen's Park's recent performance at Partick Thistle [SNS]As Mark Twain almost certainly never said, news of Queen's Park's demise has been greatly exaggerated.When reports emerged last year that Lord William Haughey was ending his financial agreement with Scotland's oldest football club, the general assumption was the Spiders might easily slip away back down the Scottish Professional Football League web back to lower league obscurity.Not so. Instead, Sean Crighton's side
  
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• Paul Pogba refuses to hang up his boots despite failing to recover from the thigh injury he suffered before Monaco contract termination

  18-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul Pogba refuses to hang up his boots despite failing to recover from the thigh injury he suffered before Monaco contract terminationPaul Pogba has no intention of retiring from football despite another injury setback and the termination of his contract with Monaco, according to L’Equipe.The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder is currently a free agent after Monaco ended his contract last month.However, the 33-year-old star is determined to continue his playing career and is
  
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• Julian Alvarez considers changing long-time agent as he looks to force through Barcelona transfer

  18-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez considers changing long-time agent as he looks to force through Barcelona transferAtletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is seriously considering ending his long-standing relationship with agent Fernando Hidalgo, according to Mundo Deportivo.Hildage has represented Alvarez throughout his professional career, but he is considering a change as he tries to resolve the fallout from this summer’s transfer saga involving Barcelona.The Argentina international has reportedly already
  
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• Ballon d’Or candidate Harry Kane: ‘I don’t like talking about myself, the 73 goals speak for themselves’

  18-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ballon d’Or candidate Harry Kane: ‘I don’t like talking about myself, the 73 goals speak for themselves’Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of the early front-runners for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after an outstanding year.Kane is a shoo-in for a top five finish after bagging 61 goals and seven assists in 51 appearances for Bayern as they claimed a domestic treble.The England national team captain scored another six goals for his country before he carried that terrif
  
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• 🗞️ Front pages: Kane and Mbappé set Ballon d'Or pace, Barça hail Adeyemi

  18-09-2026 08:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Front pages: Kane and Mbappé set Ballon d'Or pace, Barça hail AdeyemiThe front pages of the sports press are packed with major exclusives, international stars taking center stage, and the latest LaLiga news. Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane are grabbing the spotlight in Madrid and across Europe, while in Barcelona the emergence of Karim Adeyemi is stealing all the headlines. Mbappé and Kane go head-to-head for the Ballon d’OrAS features an exclusiv
  
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• Real Madrid ‘very confident’ of signing 15-year-old Manchester United wonderkid – report

  18-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ‘very confident’ of signing 15-year-old Manchester United wonderkid – reportOne of the hottest transfer topics in the past week has been the developments surrounding Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel.Days before he was set to receive a call-up to the Red Devils’ first-team squad for the Carabao Cup game against Brighton, he dropped a bombshell by asking to leave.Subsequently, it emerged that Real Madrid had been working behind the scenes to bring the Engl
  
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• Barcelona in advanced negotiations with in-form superstar over contract renewal

  18-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona in advanced negotiations with in-form superstar over contract renewalRaphinha’s future at Barcelona is starting to look increasingly settled.Journalist Matteo Moretto says on Radio MARCA that negotiations over a new contract for the Brazilian are already at a very advanced stage, with Barça planning to improve his financial terms and extend his stay beyond the current 2028 expiry date.There was another option on the table earlier this year, with Saudi Arabian interest brin
  
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• Cambiaso returns, Napoli-Mastantuono and latest on Roma-Inter☀️

  18-09-2026 07:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cambiaso returns, Napoli-Mastantuono and latest on Roma-Inter☀️The fifth round of Serie A kicks off today, featuring the blockbuster clash at the Olimpico between Roma and Inter. In short, after this matchday we could have a sole team at the top of the table. Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!While waiting to see what answers the pitch will provide, let’s take a look at the most important news of the mor
  
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• Liverpool see bid rejected for €70m European superstar

  18-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool see bid rejected for €70m European superstarLiverpool are still settling into life under Andoni Iraola, but some obvious issues are starting to arise under the Spaniard.The Reds have been hit and miss so far this season, although they are yet to taste defeat, and the midfield has been one of the biggest talking points among supporters.Often under fire for being the route of many problems at both ends of the pitch, Liverpool's midfield has looked strained this campaign.A fresh face
  
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• How does De Zerbi fix Spurs' scoring troubles?

  18-09-2026 07:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All of Roberto De Zerbi's side's goals have come in the Carabao Cup this season [Getty Images]Four games into the season, Tottenham Hotspur and Coventry City are the only sides yet to score in the Premier League.Spurs have brought in £320m worth of talent – a bulk of that in attacking reinforcements – so why are they struggling to score? We analysed the tactics Roberto de Zerbi is trying to implement and what potential fixes may look like.Understanding De Zerbi's philosophyWhil
  
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• Moving from Newcastle to Liverpool easy decision - Isak

  18-09-2026 07:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak says joining Liverpool last summer was an "easy decision".The Sweden striker arrived from Newcastle on transfer deadline day in September 2025 for a British record transfer fee of £125m."[Liverpool] is a massive club, and everything about the club made it pretty clear," he told BBC Sport's The Football Interview."And the club's ambition and the club's will to get me in as well. It was a big part of it."Isak missed pre-season last summer and trained at his former club Real So
  
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• Bellamy right to speak to Burnley - FAW chief Adams

  18-09-2026 05:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Bellamy won 78 caps for Wales, scoring 19 goals and also led his country [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief football officer David Adams says Craig Bellamy was right to hold talks with Burnley in the summer.Wales boss Bellamy - whose contract with the FAW expires after Euro 2028 - has made no secret of his desire to manage at club level in the future.He spoke with former club Burnley in the summer over the possibility of being named as Scott Parker's succes
  
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• 🏆 Green-and-gold dominance! 5 Brazilians in the Liberta and Sula semis

  18-09-2026 04:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 Green-and-gold dominance! 5 Brazilians in the Liberta and Sula semisEight teams are still dreaming of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores and Conmebol Sudamericana titles.And Brazilian football, confirming the trend of recent years, continues to dominate the continental tournaments.In the Sudamericana, Atlético-MG and Vasco are the representatives of the five-time world champion country.The Giant of the Hill will face Argentina’s Boca Juniors, while Galo will take on Uruguay&rs
  
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• 🚨 Libertadores and Sudamericana semi-finals confirmed

  18-09-2026 04:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Libertadores and Sudamericana semi-finals confirmedThe final stage has arrived! The Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana already have all their semifinalists confirmed.Flamengo struggled at home against Independiente del Valle, who were chasing an epic comeback at the Maracanã. However, the hosts struck in the final minutes with the goal that secured their place in the semifinals, ending the tie 3-1 on aggregate.The semifinal matchupsO Mengão completed the bracket,
  
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• 📹 Fla survive Maracanã scare, reach Libertadores semi-finals

  18-09-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Fla survive Maracanã scare, reach Libertadores semi-finalsIn the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals, Flamengo drew 1-1 with Independiente del Valle this Thursday (17).However, as they had won 2-0 in Ecuador, the Rubro-Negro advanced to the semifinals (3-1 on aggregate) and remains alive in the fight for a fifth title in the continental tournament (1981, 2019, 2022 and 2025).Highlights coming up shortly⚽ The matchWith the big advantage earned in Ecua
  
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• 📹 Banter alert in the Liberta? Fla trail Del Valle at the Maracanã

  18-09-2026 03:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Banter alert in the Liberta? Fla trail Del Valle at the MaracanãAt the Maracanã, Flamengo is currently losing 1-0 to Independiente del Valle this Thursday (17) in the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals.The Ecuadorian side’s goal was scored by Djorkaeff Reasco in the 30th minute of the first half, after pouncing on a rebound from goalkeeper Rossi.At the final whistle of the first half, the Nação — which is packing out the &
  
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• 🚨 Rafa Márquez names first Mexico squad

  18-09-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Rafa Márquez names first Mexico squadThis Thursday, Rafael Márquez’s first squad list as head coach of the Mexican national team was unveiled for the FIFA dates in September and October.The Mexican manager will continue Javier Aguirre’s project ahead of the World Cup, so the list includes familiar faces such as Mora, Rangel, Romo, and Fidalgo.Among the biggest absences are Edson Álvarez and Julián Quiñones, the latter due to muscle discomf
  
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• Leaden, stale, disheartening - where do Celtic & O'Neill go from here?

  18-09-2026 02:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  To Celtic fans it might seem like sacrilege to doubt Martin O'Neill's capacity to get them through whatever it is they're going through right now - a slump or something deeper - but keeping the faith is surely becoming testing.After their shellacking at Ibrox on Sunday, Celtic's response against Ferencvaros was another heavy defeat and three more goals conceded. More absent-minded stuff in the midfield, more loose defending, more negativity and lack of accuracy on the ball, no great grasp of the
  
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• Celtic are 'little bit broken' - but is change of shape 'worth risking'?

  18-09-2026 02:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After last Sunday's drubbing at Ibrox, Celtic needed a reaction against Ferencvaros in the Europa League. What they got was another timid defeat as the Hungarian outfit secured a deserved 3-1 win. The concessions were alarming easy from a Celtic perspective and after a lively start, they retreated into their shells.Empty seats and boos met the final whistle and things don't get any easier for Martin O'Neill's side. They host Rangers in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday."It's a little bit broken
  
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• 🚨 Line-ups in for Flamengo v Independiente del Valle

  18-09-2026 01:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Line-ups in for Flamengo v Independiente del ValleFlamengo and Independiente del Valle face off tonight in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals, a match in which the Brazilian side comes in with a 2-0 lead on aggregate.Flamengo XIIDV XIDon’t miss the details with OneFootballThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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