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• 📊 Check out the updated Brasileirão table after matchday 27

  15-09-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Check out the updated Brasileirão table after matchday 27Round 27 of the 2026 Brasileirão, which began on Friday (11), was officially concluded this Monday (14).At Arena Fonte Nova, Bahia beat Remo 2-1, with Jean Lucas and Luciano Juba scoring for the Tricolor Baiano and Vitor pulling one back for the Lion of the Amazon.With that, excluding the eight teams that still have postponed matches from July to play, only 11 rounds remain before another edition of the national cha
  
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• Real Madrid move ahead of Barcelona in race for unsettled Man United starlet – report

  16-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid move ahead of Barcelona in race for unsettled Man United starlet – reportJJ Gabriel’s future has become one of the most talked-about discussions in the transfer market right now, with the English supertalent recently handing in a transfer request at Manchester United.Regarded as one of the most gifted players in England, the 15-year-old is ready to leave Man United after a breakdown of relations between the club and his family.Barcelona are among the clubs interested in t
  
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• Bayern contract talks put Harry Kane on Barcelona’s radar

  16-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern contract talks put Harry Kane on Barcelona’s radarBarcelona are keeping tabs on Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich contract talks, according to talkSPORT. The report says the England captain is viewed as an alternative to the club’s top target, Julián Álvarez, with Manchester City forward Erling Haaland also among the alternatives under consideration.The reported interest comes as Barcelona seek a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Kane remains under contract at B
  
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• A look at Kylian Mbappe’s incredible Real Madrid record since the start of last season

  16-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A look at Kylian Mbappe’s incredible Real Madrid record since the start of last seasonWith the Ballon d’Or ceremony just around the corner, the debate has heated up in the footballing community, with at least four players- Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Harry Kane emerging as contenders.Recent reports indicate Yamal may have the upper hand, especially with Barcelona running a strong PR campaign in support of the youngster. Mbappe’s chances, to that end, remain bleak giv
  
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• Will Dowman get his chance now?

  16-09-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Breaking into the Arsenal first team will be a tough task for Max Dowman, especially when the Premier League champions are in such fine form.Arsenal have won all seven games this season, across four competitions.Dowman was an unused substitute in four of those games, and not involved for the other two, before playing all 90 minutes against Ipswich Town.The Gunners have played the same attackers in each league game so far - Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis, Martin Odegaard and Kai Haver
  
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• Official: Bologna sack Tedesco and hire Palladino 4 matches into 2026-27 season

  16-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Bologna sack Tedesco and hire Palladino 4 matches into 2026-27 seasonBologna have officially announced that they have parted company with head coach Domenico Tedesco after four Serie A matches of the 2026-27 season and that Raffaele Palladino has been called in as his replacement.Official: Bologna replace Tedesco with PalladinoTedesco has become the second coach in Serie A to lose their job in the early stages of the 2026-27 season, following Fiorentina’s sacking of Fabio Grosso
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Henry treats on Twitch 😭, Invincibles back?

  16-09-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Henry treats on Twitch 😭, Invincibles back?Thierry Henry steals the show on Twitch 😭The big surprise on Tuesday night: Thierry Henry was the XXL guest on AmineMaTué’s Twitch live. Ballon d’Or take, jokes, offbeat moments: Titi gave us… pure Titi!Best of: Ballon d'Or: Simeone’s bold pick!Diego Simeone has made his pick for the 2026 Ballon d’Or: Lionel Andrés Messi!The return of Arsenal’s
  
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• Report: Newcastle star tracked by Bundesliga giants

  16-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle star tracked by Bundesliga giantsNick Woltemade, Bayern Munich and Newcastle: Why Harry Kane Successor Talk Will Not Go AwayThere is something faintly familiar about this sort of story, a talented forward, an awkward start, a loan move that raises more questions than it answers, and one of Europe’s grandest clubs still circling in the background. According to TALKSPORT, Bayern Munich remain firmly interested in Nick Woltemade, even after a difficult spell at Newcastle and
  
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• Stats: Aurelien Tchouameni makes instant impact in first Real Madrid start under Mourinho

  16-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stats: Aurelien Tchouameni makes instant impact in first Real Madrid start under MourinhoAurelien Tchouameni made his first start of the season for Real Madrid in Wednesday’s 3-2 win over Elche, and his return offered Jose Mourinho an early reminder of what the French midfielder can bring to the side.After missing the opening part of the campaign with a pre-season injury, Tchouameni had only managed limited minutes – 11’ vs Inter Milan and 21’ vs Rayo Vallecano – be
  
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• Coppa Italia round of 16 line-up complete: Who will Inter, Juventus, Milan and Roma face?

  16-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coppa Italia round of 16 line-up complete: Who will Inter, Juventus, Milan and Roma face?The bracket for the 2026-27 Coppa Italia round of 16 was completed on Tuesday evening following Fiorentina’s victory over Pisa and Genoa’s win against FC Südtirol: Here is the full line-up for the next round of the competition, which features the seeded Serie A teams.The final two matches of the Coppa Italia round of 32 were played on Tuesday evening.FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 15: Wil
  
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• Barcelona new arrival opens up on his instinctive style of play: ‘When I don’t think about anything…’

  16-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona new arrival opens up on his instinctive style of play: ‘When I don’t think about anything…’Barcelona made some very smart signings this summer, but their smartest one, considering the price, was probably Karim Adeyemi’s arrival from Borussia Dortmund.The Catalan club took advantage of the Germany star’s contractual situation and brought him in for what was a bargain price.He has needed little time to show Barcelona exactly what makes him such a dang
  
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• Barnet's Comley gets international call-up

  16-09-2026 10:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brandon Comley has featured in all six of Barnet's league Two fixtures this season [Shutterstock]Barnet midfielder Brandon Comley has been called up for Montserrat's squad for their upcoming Concacaf Nations League games. The 30-year-old, who joined the Bees in the summer after leaving Walsall, will hope to add to his 24 caps for the Caribbean nation. Montserrat are due to face Turks and Caicos Islands on 23 September before back-to-back games home and away against the British Virgin Islands on
  
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• Andoni Iraola hails ‘contagious’ Liverpool youngster for impact in Spurs win

  16-09-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola praised his young fringe players for their contribution to the 3-1 Carabao Cup third-round win over Tottenham.The Basque said the energy of man-of-the-match Lewis Koumas, son of former Tranmere and West Brom midfielder Jason, was “contagious”.Koumas, in only his fifth appearance, was deployed as centre-forward with £125million British record signing Alexander Isak rested on the bench and the 20-year-old was a constant menace for the Spurs defe
  
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• Real Madrid have no issue with Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate over Ceuta shirts incident – report

  16-09-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid have no issue with Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate over Ceuta shirts incident – reportReal Madrid’s 3-2 win over Elche was decided by Carlos Espi in stoppage time, but an incident before kick-off has generated its own discussion.Both teams entered the pre-match proceedings wearing T-shirts in support of Ceuta, with the slogan “We are all caballas” displayed across the front. Elche’s players were already wearing the shirts before walking onto the pitch,
  
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• 'It's my responsibility' - De Zerbi

  16-09-2026 10:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi has apologised for Tuesday's limp Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Liverpool, but says it is "unfair" that his team are in "this unlucky moment".Spurs' hopes of a morale-boosting cup win to distract from their winless and goalless opening four Premier League games were short-lived, and even Conor Gallagher's header - their first goal against top-flight opposition this season - came while already trailing 2-0 and did not change the outcome."We have to
  
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• Ex-Spurs midfielder Bissouma completes Ajax move

  16-09-2026 10:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yves Bissouma left Tottenham after his contract expired in June [Getty Images]Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has joined Ajax on an initial deal that runs until the end of the season.The defensive midfielder, 30, was out of contract following his release from Spurs in June.Bissouma has agreed a deal until the end of the season, but BBC Sport understands his contract includes the option of a further 12 months.Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff said they had been in talks with Bissouma
  
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• JJ Gabriel sends Real Madrid signal after asking Manchester United to terminate contract

  16-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  JJ Gabriel sends Real Madrid signal after asking Manchester United to terminate contractReal Madrid had one of the most exciting summer transfer windows recent years, as they brought in six new players to reinforce their first team, including Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo Silva, Carlos Espi, and Yan Diomande.Meanwhile, the Merengues also brought in the youngster Sergio Martinez from Racing Club, who is set to play for the reserve team for the time being, although he
  
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• Europa League: Milan vs. Benfica – Probable line-ups and where to watch on TV

  16-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Europa League: Milan vs. Benfica – Probable line-ups and where to watch on TVMilan get their 2026-27 Europa League campaign underway with a visit from Ruben Amorim’s former club Benfica, and he is expected to continue putting his trust in 19-year-old winger Alphadjo Cisse according to Wednesday morning’s reports.The Rossoneri finished fifth in Serie A in 2025-26, missing out on Champions League qualification by one point, but are now among the pre-tournament favourites to go al
  
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• Carabao Cup draw: Start time, ball numbers and how to watch as teams learn fourth-round fate

  16-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Carabao Cup continues apace with the competition entrants whittled down again ahead of the fourth round.The arrival of the Premier League’s European representatives necessitated a splitting of the third-round fixture list, but the 16 remaining sides will face a more straightforward schedule as they contest a quarter-final place.Some sizeable ties could be drawn with no regionalisation or pre-draw to worry about as English football’s secondary cup competition hots up.Here’s
  
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• 'Too early' - fan views on European football talk

  16-09-2026 10:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether Leeds could secure European football this season.Here are some of your comments:Howard: An old cliche, but take it game by game. Let's see where we are at the end of November and then (maybe) we can start to get our passports ready. In the meantime, the ride is the best in years and all the fans and pundits who thought Daniel Farke wasn't up to the job need to eat humble pie.Robin: Still need to finish chances but yes! We are looking good...
  
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• Today’s Papers: Spalletti under fire, Milan kick off in the Europa League

  16-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: Spalletti under fire, Milan kick off in the Europa LeagueLa Gazzetta dello SportEurope calls Milan back in the cup after 575 daysBenfica come to San Siro (20.00) for the attack on the Europa League, which they’ve never previously won. Cisse, Ramos and Hutchinson to startHot test Roma-Inter: Why Saturday is a battle for the agesAmazing: The best defence against the best attack, but no CalhaSpalletti prepares a new Juve (with Woltemade)Facing the Dutch side NE
  
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• Fernandez signs new London City contract

  16-09-2026 10:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jana Fernandez joined London City in August 2025 from Barcelona [Getty Images]London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez has signed a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2029.The 24-year-old has become a key player for Eder Maestre’s side since joining from Barcelona a year ago.She played in every Women’s Super League match for London City last season as they finished sixth in their debut campaign in the top flight.Her performances at right-back earned her the fans’
  
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• Real Madrid working on deal for exit-bound Manchester United talent also wanted by Barcelona and Bayern Munich

  16-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid working on deal for exit-bound Manchester United talent also wanted by Barcelona and Bayern MunichReal Madrid are moving in the race for Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel, with the Spanish giants now working on a deal for the 15-year-old after he decided to leave Old Trafford.The latest development comes from Guillermo Rai, who reports that Los Blancos are actively working on a move rather than just monitoring the teenager’s situation, putting them in a strong position to
  
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• Not Yamal: La Liga chief backs Barcelona star to win Ballon d’Or – ‘He deserves it’

  16-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Not Yamal: La Liga chief backs Barcelona star to win Ballon d’Or – ‘He deserves it’The Ballon d’Or debate is heating up as we move closer to the ceremony date, with at least four different players in contention to win the coveted trophy.Lamine Yamal has been pegged as the favourite, with Barcelona unanimously backing the youngster’s claim in the prize and even running a PR campaign to support his bid.This is despite the fact that Yamal’s teammate, Rodri,
  
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• London City Lionesses defender Fernández signs new long-term deal

  16-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  London City Lionesses defender Fernández signs new long-term dealLondon City Lionesses defender Jana Fernández has signed a new contract with the club until summer 2029.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Pride this morning.The 24-year-old Spanish international joined London City Lionesses from FC Barcelona last summer ahead of the club’s debut season in the Barclays Women’s Super League. She was an ever-present for The Pr
  
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• Askey saddened by 'baffling' Truro City defeat

  16-09-2026 09:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Truro City struggled to find a final touch in the penalty area as Salisbury came away from Cornwall with three points [Shutterstock]Truro City boss John Askey says it is "baffling" how his side managed to lose 1-0 at home to Salisbury in National League South.The Tinners had the better of the possession and created a number of openings, especially in the second half.But Josh Hedges' eighth-minute goal proved to be the difference for Salisbury, who also hit the crossbar in the first half. Will De
  
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• Report: La Liga giants monitoring Manchester City star

  16-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: La Liga giants monitoring Manchester City starBarcelona striker search puts Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland back in focusBarcelona’s long-running search for a new central striker is gathering shape again, with TALKSPORT reporting that the Spanish champions are monitoring Harry Kane’s contract situation at Bayern Munich while continuing to assess Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland. It is a story with obvious relevance across Europe, and particularly for Manchester City, given
  
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• Late business to blame for fitness and form issues

  16-09-2026 09:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Much has been made of how thin Watford's squad has been in the first month of the football season. The day before the transfer window shut, there had been more outgoings than incomings. Having just two recognised centre-backs for the whole of August was staggering.That changed after deadline day, but by then the damage had already been done. The Watford board will argue they were waiting for better, younger targets and weren't going to be forced into making signings for the sake of it. Now
  
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• Luis de la Fuente considering Real Madrid forward for Spain squad after Elche heroics

  16-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis de la Fuente considering Real Madrid forward for Spain squad after Elche heroicsCarlos Espi’s extraordinary start to life at Real Madrid could now earn him an even bigger reward.According to AS, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente is seriously considering calling up the striker for the national team’s next squad. It must be remembered that Espi has spent only two months at the club, yet he has already developed a habit of delivering when Real Madrid need him most.His latest int
  
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• Liverpool lining up move to replace Milos Kerkez with Spanish star

  16-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool lining up move to replace Milos Kerkez with Spanish starLiverpool are making a move to replace Milos Kerkez with a Spanish star if the latest report is to be believed. The Hungarian is one of the best up and coming young talents in world football. Kerkez has more than proved just how good he can be at Bournemouth under Andoni Iraola and of course at AZ Alkmaar.Rapid and someone capable of playing the game with great intensity, he has everything you need for a modern day left-back.The w
  
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