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• 📋 With TWO changes, Flamengo name line-up for clash with Remo

  06-09-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 With TWO changes, Flamengo name line-up for clash with RemoFlamengo is LINEUPPED UP to face Remo in a match scheduled for 4:00 p.m. this Sunday (6) at Mangueirão, in Belém.The match is valid for the 26th round of the Brasileirão.Globo (except in MG, PR, SP, RS, CE and PE), Premiere and GE TV will broadcast it. And you can follow the main information live on the card below:
  Fla are in second place with 51 points. Palmeiras have 52 and visit Botafogo at 6:30 p.m. thi
  
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• Seven Premier League games scheduled for Boxing Day

  10-09-2026 16:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United lost 2-1 at Aston Villa in the only match staged on Boxing Day 2026 [Getty Images]The Premier League has announced it will stage seven matches on Boxing Day this year after releasing its festive schedule.Four fixtures will be staged at 15:00 GMT, with further matches played at 12:30, 17:30 and 20:00.The fixture programme for 26 December, which falls on a Saturday in 2026, is considerably bigger than last year, when one game was held.Three matches will be played on Sunday, 27 De
  
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• Inter Milan’s Andy Diouf named in Zinédine Zidane’s first extended France squad

  10-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan’s Andy Diouf named in Zinédine Zidane’s first extended France squadInter Milan’s Andy Diouf (23) is reported to have received a preliminary call-up to the French national team for Zinédine Zidane’s first squad, according to RMC Sport.Having enjoyed a successful start to the season with the Nerazzurri, whom he joined last summer from RC Lens, the right-back has been putting in a string of quality performances. Having started all three of his appea
  
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• Scalvini agrees new Atalanta contract following Newcastle summer pursuit

  10-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scalvini agrees new Atalanta contract following Newcastle summer pursuitThursday’s reports claim that Italy international Giorgio Scalvini has an agreement in place over a new long-term contract with Atalanta following summer transfer interest from Premier League side Newcastle United.Report: Agreement in place for new Scalvini contractAccording to the latest updates from Fabrizio Romano on his Italian-language YouTube channel, an agreement between Scalvini and Atalanta has already been fo
  
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• Man United Starting XI vs Sabah: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  10-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United Starting XI vs Sabah: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupManchester United vs Sabah FK: Predicted XI, Team News and Selection CallsManchester United are back in the Champions League, three years after they last played in it. That matters at Old Trafford, where qualifying is the minimum and competing properly is the expectation. Thursday’s meeting with Sabah FK is the first step, and Michael Carrick’s team go into it with enough certainty in selection, even if a few in
  
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• “It’s special” – Liverpool star in awe of the impact of Anfield

  10-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “It’s special” – Liverpool star in awe of the impact of AnfieldRio Ngumoha hails Anfield atmosphere after Liverpool beat Atletico MadridLiverpool opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid, and the headline was clear enough. Rio Ngumoha got his first start in the competition, handled the occasion, and helped shift the game in Liverpool’s favour.Atletico struck first through Marcos Llorente in the first half. Liverpool responded proper
  
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• 'Real bond' can drive Rangers to success, says McInnes

  10-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derek McInnes is encouraged by the growing spirit at Rangers before a double-header with Celtic in the League Cup and Scottish Premiership.Bojan Miovski's added-time goal secured Rangers a 1-0 win over St Mirren on Wednesday - a fourth straight league victory - and prompted jubilant celebrations from the home players at Ibrox."Yeah, lots of cuddles going on," said manager McInnes. "There was lots of bonding but I see a bunch of boys who are just desperate to do well."The dressing room in the las
  
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• Injury-hit Cardiff weighing up free-agent options

  10-09-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff City are without a win in their first six Championship games [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Manager Brian Barry-Murphy says Cardiff City are monitoring the free-agent market as an injury-hit and winless Championship start has reduced the Irishman's options.The Bluebirds' lack of depth has come under scrutiny with 15-year-old Noah Anyadike and 16-year-old Paul Moreno named on the bench against Stoke City in midweek.Barry-Murphy insists both youngsters, however, have earned their places in the
  
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• Mbappe elated after being named Real Madrid Player of the Month for August

  10-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe elated after being named Real Madrid Player of the Month for AugustKylian Mbappe has been named Real Madrid Player of the Month for August after an impressive start to the 2026/27 season.The French forward was recognised for his performances during the month, featuring in all three of Real Madrid’s matches and scoring four goals.Mbappe opened his goalscoring account for the season in Real Madrid’s second game of the season against Real Sociedad, plundering a hat-trick in a 4-1
  
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• Okafor says he won't play for Swiss again under Yakin

  10-09-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Okafor has featured at two World Cups for Switzerland [Getty Images]Leeds United forward Noah Okafor has announced he will not play again for Switzerland under the leadership of Murat Yakin, citing a breakdown in trust with the head coach.The 26-year-old has earned 26 caps for the Swiss national team since making his debut in 2019 but only featured for 19 minutes at the World Cup, coming off the bench in their last-32 win over Algeria.In a statement released on his Instagram account on Thursday,
  
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• Ferran Torres rates his start to life at PSG

  10-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferran Torres rates his start to life at PSGOn his Ligue 1 debut, Ferran Torres (26) came on at half-time and netted a brace as Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down to secure against Stade Rennais on the opening day. Whilst he has not added to his target in the league, he started his first game for PSG in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. Starting on the left against Slovan Bratislava, the Spaniard, who scored the winning goal in the FIFA World Cup final earlier in the summer
  
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• Leeds forward Okafor steps back from Swiss national team

  10-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Okafor has featured at two World Cups for Switzerland [Getty Images]Leeds United forward Noah Okafor has announced he will not play again for Switzerland under the leadership of Murat Yakin, citing a breakdown in trust with the head coach.The 26-year-old has earned 26 caps for the Swiss national team since making his debut in 2019 but only featured for 19 minutes at the World Cup, coming off the bench in their last-32 win over Algeria.In a statement released on his Instagram account on Thursday,
  
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• 🗣️ FIFA rebuffs Morocco over the World Cup final

  10-09-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ FIFA rebuffs Morocco over the World Cup finalFouzi Lekjaa, the top figure in Moroccan football, stated at a PAM election rally that the 2030 World Cup final will be played at the Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, which is still under construction.FIFA, however, has responded.A FIFA spokesperson referred MARCA and As to its statement from August 5, 2026, insisting that the decision on the host venue for the 2030 World Cup final will be made "in due course."The political backd
  
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• Jakirovic on Morita, positive start and 'sharp' Thomas

  10-09-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Japanese midfielder Hidemasa Morita and defender Charlie Hughes will be out for the match on Saturday. Right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy and defender Paddy McNair will be available.On his team bouncing back from the League Cup defeat to Sunderland: "Everything is fine, the atmosphere is good. Defe
  
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• Valencia manager hits back at Barcelona’s Rodri over controversial comments: ‘Completely unfortunate’

  10-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Valencia manager hits back at Barcelona’s Rodri over controversial comments: ‘Completely unfortunate’Valencia manager Carlos Corberan has responded to comments made by FC Barcelona midfielder Rodri during their La Liga meeting at Mestalla this past weekend.Cameras captured the Barcelona summer arrival speaking on the bench after being substituted to a standing ovation. Rodri was heard describing Valencia’s performance with comments including“how bad they are”
  
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• Sage on Doucoure, team spirit and Ipswich

  10-09-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Midfielder Cheick Doucoure is in contention to be part of this weekend's squad. "Cheick trained yesterday and this morning. All will be good for him. He is a little ill, but he's fine."On Ismaila Sarr: "It's the same situation. He's not with the team for the moment. I thought he could be wit
  
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• Arsenal close to finalising new contract for Arteta

  10-09-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta was appointed Arsenal boss in December 2019 [Getty Images]The perception of Arsenal's transfer window varies depending on who you speak to - but there will be no disagreement from anyone at the Emirates Stadium over how crucial their next expected signing will be.With the market closed until January, the club are now in the process of finalising an agreement with manager Mikel Arteta over his protracted new contract.Well-placed sources indicate those discussions have moved forward recentl
  
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• Premier League announces Christmas fixtures schedule as Boxing Day games confirmed

  10-09-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League has confirmed this year’s fixtures over the festive period with a full slate of Boxing Day games returning to the calendar.Just one top-flight match was held on the day after Christmas last year amid a typically congested period of action, with seven held on 27 December.With Boxing Day 2026 falling on a Saturday, though, the Premier League again has a bumper helping of festive football on offer, including Newcastle’s game against Manchester City – an 8pm GMT
  
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• McInnes on 'fire and ice', derby first & 'godsend' Miovski

  10-09-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been speaking to the media before the League Cup quarter-final against Celtic on Sunday at Ibrox.Here are the key points:McInnes is excited to experience the Old Firm derby as a manager for the first time, saying "I've always wanted to do this job and I've always wanted to be involved in this fixture... it has all the makings of a brilliant cup tie."He believes the full capacity home crowd will be key. "We've got to bring the crowd with us," he says. "We'll
  
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• 🚨 Transfers: the announcements you missed this week

  10-09-2026 16:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Transfers: the announcements you missed this weekThe transfer window is not closed. The free-agent market is heating up.This Thursday, Hakim Ziyech found a new club. The Moroccan star has landed at Botafogo, the historic Rio de Janeiro club.Earlier in the week, another major Moroccan figure, Adel Taarabt, announced his retirement from football at the age of 37.Here is a roundup of this week’s official announcements from all around the globe. A quick catch-up session…After
  
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• Milan and Toulouse look to build upon Odogu deal with sister club relationship

  10-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan and Toulouse look to build upon Odogu deal with sister club relationshipAC Milan are exploring a formal strategic partnership with Ligue 1 side Toulouse, seeking to emulate the highly lucrative multi-club network established by Chelsea and Strasbourg under BlueCo.According to CalcioMercato, the potential synergy between clubs within the same organisational sphere can yield significant financial and sporting dividends when managed with long-term vision.Milan recently experienced this dynami
  
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• Just in: Real Madrid reach six-year renewal agreement until 2032 with young playmaker – Romano

  10-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Real Madrid reach six-year renewal agreement until 2032 with young playmaker – RomanoIn a major update, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid and Arda Guler have reached an agreement over a contract renewal for the young playmaker.This development comes only a little after reports emerged stating that Los Blancos had begun work on extending the Turkish international’s contract.Six-year extension for GulerAs per the update from Romano, Guler and Real Madrid
  
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• Can you make a case for Chelsea being stripped of 2016-17 title?

  10-09-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea signed Eden Hazard from a string of other clubs by paying £5.6m to an unregistered agent [Getty Images]Should Tottenham be retrospectively crowned Premier League champions for the 2016-17 season?That's the opinion of former manager Mauricio Pochettino, who led Spurs to a second-place finish - seven points behind Chelsea - that season.This is about Chelsea making £47m in secret payments, according to a Premier League investigation, to unregistered agents and third parties to s
  
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• 🚨 Transfers: the official announcements you missed this week

  10-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Transfers: the official announcements you missed this weekThe transfer window isn’t closed. The free-agent market is gathering pace.This Thursday, Hakim Ziyech found a new club. The Moroccan star has landed at Botafogo, the historic club from Rio de Janeiro.Earlier in the week, another major Moroccan figure, Adel Taarabt, announced his retirement from football at the age of 37.Here’s a roundup of the week’s official announcements from all corners of the globe. A quick
  
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• Liverpool star fined for incident against Nottingham Forest

  10-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star fined for incident against Nottingham ForestAlisson Becker Fined £8,000 After Nottingham Forest FlashpointAlisson Becker has been fined £8,000 after his post-match reaction following Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest. The punishment relates to an incident in the tunnel area after full-time, when the goalkeeper vented his frustration on the fourth official’s numbers board.The context matters. Liverpool had already been left furious by a penalty dec
  
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• Vrancken on 'excuses for losers', dangerous Stenny & busy schedule

  10-09-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken has been speaking before Friday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final at Stenhousemuir.Here are the main points.Vrancken says "excuses are for losers" as Hearts look to avoid a shock: "It's not about astro, it's not about stadium, it's not about all those things. You have to prepare yourself and be ready."He stresses the need for Hearts to remain composed and be "above the emotions" of the occasion against fired-up underdogs.Vrancken warns Hearts "cannot under
  
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• Hartlepool duo Merrick and Kouogun suffer injuries

  10-09-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Merrick has returned to parent club Chelsea after suffering a thigh injury [Getty Images]Hartlepool United have been hit by a double injury blow with confirmation that goalkeeper Max Merrick is set to be out for six weeks while Max Kouogun may need ankle surgery.On-loan Merrick, who has returned to parent club Chelsea for treatment, had to be replaced shortly after the half hour mark in Pools' 1-0 win over Woking on Saturday due to a thigh injury, while defender Kouogun has sustained ankle l
  
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• Report: Brighton star could be set for January exit

  10-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Brighton star could be set for January exitKaoru Mitoma future leaves Brighton facing an uncomfortable crossroadsBrighton are confronting a situation they would have hoped to avoid, with growing uncertainty around the TeamTalk report on Kaoru Mitoma’s future suggesting the club may be heading towards a painful decision point. Contract talks have stalled, confidence over an agreement appears to have faded, and the possibility of an exit in the January window is now firmly in view.Mi
  
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• Inter hold key discussions for Federico Dimarco’s renewal

  10-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter hold key discussions for Federico Dimarco’s renewalAs reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, new Inter sporting director Dario Baccin has met with Arturo Canales to discuss the future of Federico Dimarco.The two met at the Museo del Prado in Madrid for an initial exchange before attending Inter’s Champions League opener against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu, which the Nerazzuri lost 2–1.Dimarco has entered the final year of his contract with Inter, which fetches him a
  
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• Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta emerges as Barcelona’s long-term managerial option

  10-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta emerges as Barcelona’s long-term managerial optionBarcelona have no immediate reason to consider replacing Hansi Flick, but the club is already believed to have one familiar name in mind for the distant future.According to a recent report from Graeme Bailey, Mikel Arteta is viewed within Barcelona as a manager they could look to bring back to the club one day.Notably, this is not a signal that Flick’s position is under threat. In fact, Barcelona are delighte
  
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