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• 📹 Tense derby, Fluminense keep Vasco in Brasileirão's bottom four

  06-09-2026 03:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Tense derby, Fluminense keep Vasco in Brasileirão's bottom fourThe best home team in the Brazilian Championship, Fluminense got its "revenge" on Vasco after being eliminated by its rival in the Copa do Brasil.Thanks to a goal from Lucho Acosta, Tricolor won this tense derby on Saturday (5) 1-0.And kept Cruz-Maltino in the Brasileirão relegation zone.The match was valid for the 26th round and took place at the Maracanã. Check out the highlights below. 
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• Coritiba striker sent off after breaking the Vini Jr law; watch 🎥

  12-09-2026 03:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coritiba striker sent off after breaking the Vini Jr law; watch 🎥The CHAOTIC Coritiba vs. Athletico this Friday (11) has been full of drama and plenty of puddles on the Couto Pereira pitch.And the derby in Matchday 27 of the Brasileirão has also already seen a sending-off based on the "Vini Jr. Law."
  Breno Lopes in the spotlight 🟥Coritiba had a free kick to take right near the end of the first half.Then Breno Lopes went over to center-back Arthur Dias and covered his mouth
  
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• Athletiba is chaos! Vini Jr law claims another victim in Brasileirão 🎥

  12-09-2026 03:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Athletiba is chaos! Vini Jr law claims another victim in Brasileirão 🎥The CHAOTIC Coritiba vs. Athletico this Friday (11) has been full of drama and plenty of puddles on the Couto Pereira pitch.And the derby in Matchday 27 of the Brasileirão has already seen a red card based on the "Vini Jr. Law."
  Breno Lopes in the spotlight 🟥Coritiba had a free kick late in the first half.Then Breno Lopes went up to center-back Arthur Dias and covered his mouth with his right hand
  
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• Miron Muslic hails Schalke 04 ‘game-changers’ after first Bundesliga win

  12-09-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Miron Muslic hails Schalke 04 ‘game-changers’ after first Bundesliga winSchalke 04 head coach Miron Muslic does not particularly care for the term “substitute.”Robin Gosens revealed as much after Friday evening’s 3-1 victory over Union Berlin, explaining that Muslic deliberately refers to the players beginning matches on the bench as “game-changers.” Two Bundesliga matches in the space of six days have provided rather convincing evidence that the termino
  
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• 🔝 With several surprises: Sudamericana team of the week

  12-09-2026 02:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝 With several surprises: Sudamericana team of the weekSouth American football presents a star-studded lineup led by the biggest names of the continental matchday. A squad made up of key figures from Boca Juniors, Santos FC, Cienciano, and Independiente Santa Fe forms a roster packed with class and talent.Luxury spineThe midfield stands out for its tactical solidity with the presence of Argentine Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors) and Brazilian Willian Arão (Santos FC), joined by the
  
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• 🎥 Should this match have gone ahead? Brasileirão derby on soaked pitch

  12-09-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Should this match have gone ahead? Brasileirão derby on soaked pitchThe 27th round of the 2026 Brasileirão got underway on Friday night (11) with the 401st Athletiba in history at Couto Pereira.A derby being played even though the pitch is not in the best condition because of the rain falling in Curitiba.
  Assessment and... the ball is rolling!The refereeing team walked the pitch to check its condition during both teams' warm-up.Then referee Wagner do Nascimento Magalh&ati
  
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• 🎥 Should it have gone ahead? Brasileirão derby starts on soaked pitch

  12-09-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Should it have gone ahead? Brasileirão derby starts on soaked pitchThe 27th round of the 2026 Brasileirão got underway on Friday night (11) with the 401st Athletiba in history at Couto Pereira.A derby that went ahead even though the pitch was far from ideal because of the rain falling in Curitiba.
  Analysis and... the ball is rolling!The refereeing team inspected the pitch to assess its conditions during both teams’ warm-up.Then referee Wagner do Nascimento Magalh&at
  
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• Union Berlin without excuses or explanations after conceding 10 goals in three Bundesliga matches

  12-09-2026 02:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Union Berlin without excuses or explanations after conceding 10 goals in three Bundesliga matchesUnion Berlin head coach Mauro Lustrinelli acknowledged that his side’s continued defensive problems extend well beyond one system or one centre-back partnership after Friday evening’s 1-3 home defeat against Schalke 04. The result leaves Union with one point from their opening three Bundesliga fixtures and, considerably more concerningly, ten goals conceded.Lustrinelli’s side opened
  
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• 👊Kevin Viveros emerges as Falcao's heir in Colombia

  12-09-2026 01:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👊Kevin Viveros emerges as Falcao's heir in ColombiaColombian striker Kevin Viveros is enjoying a rich vein of form in South American football. At 26, the Athletico Paranaense forward has established himself as the Brasileirão’s top scorer after netting 17 goals in 24 matches, leading his team to third place in the tournament under Odair Hellmann.
  The solution to Colombia’s attacking crisisCombining physical power, speed, and lethal finishing in the box, the striker is
  
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• 💪 Hernández awaits his La Roja debut: I'm ready for the national team

  12-09-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💪 Hernández awaits his La Roja debut: I'm ready for the national teamColo Colo’s young forward, Leandro Hernández, became one of the biggest surprises in the Chile National Team squad for the North American tour, where they will face Canada, the United States, and Mexico. After establishing himself with the ‘Cacique,’ the attacker will receive his first call-up to the senior team.Physical growth and international experienceSpeaking with Arturo Vidal, the y
  
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• Loris Karius Germany call-up discussion heats up after another Bundesliga masterclass

  12-09-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Loris Karius Germany call-up discussion heats up after another Bundesliga masterclassLoris Karius refused to campaign publicly for a Germany call-up after producing another decisive performance for Schalke 04 in Friday evening’s 3-1 Bundesliga victory over Union Berlin. That hasn’t stopped the talk from escalating.One week after emerging as Schalke’s clear hero in a goalless draw with Bayern Munich, Karius again supplied several crucial interventions as Miron Muslic’s sid
  
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• 🚨XIs confirmed: a rotated Boca side hosts Central Córdoba

  12-09-2026 01:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨XIs confirmed: a rotated Boca side hosts Central CórdobaBoca Juniors host Central Córdoba this Friday at 9:30 PM at La Bombonera for the ninth round of the 2026 Torneo Clausura, with Yael Falcón Pérez as referee. After beating São Paulo 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana, coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena will go with a hybrid lineup featuring Leandro Brey in goal and an attacking trio made up of Enner Valencia, Sebastián Villa, and Á
  
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• Robin Gosens reflects on ‘strange feeling’ after scoring against former Bundesliga club Union Berlin

  12-09-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robin Gosens reflects on ‘strange feeling’ after scoring against former Bundesliga club Union BerlinRobin Gosens admitted to experiencing a “strange feeling” after scoring his first Bundesliga goal for boyhood club Schalke 04 against former Bundesliga employers Union Berlin on Friday evening.The 32-year-old opened the scoring in Schalke’s 3-1 victory at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei, scoring Schalke’s first Bundesliga goal since May 2023 in the proce
  
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• Wrexham must 'find way back' after West Ham rout

  12-09-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Parkinson was appointed Wrexham manager in July 2021 when the club was in the National League.[Getty Images]Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson acknowledged the 6-0 loss to West Ham United is among the lowest points of his time at the club.The visitors were outclassed by a West Ham side who were in rampant form at London Stadium.Parkinson said everyone had to take ownership of the performance including himself."We're going to make sure we have that accountability as individuals and as staff &nda
  
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• Mbappé says he's favourite for the Ballon d'Or: no one was better

  12-09-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé says he's favourite for the Ballon d'Or: no one was betterKylian Mbappé finished last season without any titles.But the French Real Madrid forward still secured three top-scorer honors: the World Cup, the Champions League, and La Liga. He also reached the status of the all-time top scorer in World Cup history. Speaking to L’Équipe, he said that no other contender for the Ballon d'Or had a better 2025/2026 season."No player had a better season than mine. I believ
  
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• Mbappé says he's favourite for Ballon d'Or: no one was better

  12-09-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé says he's favourite for Ballon d'Or: no one was betterKylian Mbappé finished last season without any titles.But the French Real Madrid forward still secured three top-scorer honors: the World Cup, the Champions League, and the Spanish league.He also reached the status of the all-time top scorer in World Cups.Speaking to L’Équipe, he said he sees no one ahead of him when it comes to performance last season."There wasn't any player who had a better season than min
  
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• Mbappé backs himself for Ballon d'Or: no one had a better season

  12-09-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé backs himself for Ballon d'Or: no one had a better seasonKylian Mbappé ended last season without any titles.But the Real Madrid French forward still finished as top scorer in three competitions: the World Cup, the Champions League, and the Spanish league.He also became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history.Speaking to L’Équipe, he said he sees no one ahead of him when it comes to performance last season."There wasn’t any player who had a better seas
  
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• Richarlison could still leave Spurs - Saturday's gossip

  12-09-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richarlison still has suitors despite failed move, Philippe Coutinho agrees Santos deal and Manchester United monitor Adrien Truffert.Clubs remain interested in Brazil forward Richarlison, 29, after the collapse of his proposed move from Tottenham to Vasco da Gama. (UOL - in Portuguese)Former Brazil forward Philippe Coutinho has agreed to spend three months with Santos as the 34-year-old, once of Liverpool and Aston Villa, decides whether he wants to keep playing having been a free agent since F
  
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• 🎙️Corberán stands firm: the fans want action, not words

  12-09-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️Corberán stands firm: the fans want action, not wordsValencia CF coach Carlos Corberán spoke at a press conference after the defeat against Sevilla FC to assess the club’s difficult sporting situation. The manager took responsibility and stressed the urgency of changing the team’s momentum in the next match in Vitoria.
  Injury crisis and muscle misfortuneThe Valencia coach explained part of the poor results by the constant loss of players to injury since
  
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• Vanoli: ‘Fiorentina excites me, we have to work on the mindset first’

  11-09-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vanoli: ‘Fiorentina excites me, we have to work on the mindset first’Paolo Vanoli says that he was always enthusiastic to return to Fiorentina, but warns that there is still a long way to go before the Viola are considered the finished product despite their 4-2 victory over Venezia on Friday night.Vanoli left Fiorentina at the end of the 2025-26 campaign after guiding the team to safety in what had been a difficult season from start to finish. He was then called back in to take over
  
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• Harrison sent off as leaders Saints win at Airbus

  11-09-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Harrison's second stint in charge of TNS began in 2021 [FAW]Airbus UK 0-2 The New SaintsSaints manager Craig Harrison was sent off as his side consolidated their place at the top of the Cymru Premier table.The visitors were already two goals ahead - through first-half efforts from Daniel Williams and Rory Holden - by the time Harrison earned the wrath of the match officials early in the second period. Saints stay top while Airbus held on to eighth spot.Ammanford 0-5 Caernarfon TownThe tale
  
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• Bergvall signs new Spurs deal after uncertain future

  11-09-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lucas Bergvall has been capped 14 times by Sweden and became his country's youngest men's player to appear at a World Cup [Getty Images]Sweden midfielder Lucas Bergvall has signed a new contract at Tottenham - three months after saying he wanted to leave. The 20-year-old told the club he wanted a move in the summer, having had limited playing time following Roberto de Zerbi's arrival as manager towards the end of last season.Brazil forward Richarlison, meanwhile, is currently in a dispute over h
  
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• 👊 Mbappé on the Ballon d'Or: no one had a better season than me

  11-09-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👊 Mbappé on the Ballon d'Or: no one had a better season than meIn a revealing interview, Kylian Mbappé flatly rejected the labels portraying him as a selfish footballer, insisting that his approach is purely professional. The French forward defended his position by recalling that he holds the assist record in the history of the France national team, which invalidates any accusation of individualism.
  In awe of Messi’s greatnessWhen asked whether he sees himself still p
  
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• Carter-Vickers To Return? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face Rangers In The League Cup

  11-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carter-Vickers To Return? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face Rangers In The League CupDespite the absence of travelling support at Ibrox after on-pitch clashes between fans during their Scottish Cup encounter in March, high-flying Celtic head into Sunday’s League Cup quarter-final aiming to silence the home crowd and secure another derby win over Old Firm rivals Rangers.The Hoops come into this tie in formidable domestic form, maintaining a relentless winning streak and showing the
  
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• Like Benzema & as good as Haaland - Alonso on Joao Pedro

  11-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Pedro has scored 25 goals since joining Chelsea at the beginning of last season, including one in a Club World Cup final success [Getty Images]Xabi Alonso says Chelsea striker Joao Pedro is similar in style to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema - and at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland. The Brazil international, 24, has scored twice and provided two assists in his first three games of the season - and was named the Premier League's Player of the Month on Fr
  
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• Poor Leeds stunned by impressive Hull FC

  11-09-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Logan Moy scored five tries in 20 appearances for Hull FC this season [SWPIX.COM]Betfred Super LeagueLeeds (6) 12Tries: Hankinson, Watkins Goals: Connor 2Hull FC (6) 18Tries: Moy, Kemp, Clark Goals: Kemp 3Lowly Hull FC stunned second-placed Leeds Rhinos to end a dire Super League season in style.The result, coupled with Wigan Warriors' thumping 50-12 win over Catalans Dragons, saw Matt Peet's men claim the League Leaders' Shield.Hull FC have endured an incredibly difficult 2026 but took a deserv
  
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• Napoli’s Rrahmani retires from Kosovo national team after ‘co-ordinated attacks’

  11-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli’s Rrahmani retires from Kosovo national team after ‘co-ordinated attacks’Napoli centre-back and captain of the Kosovo national team Amir Rrahmani has announced on Friday evening that he will be retiring from international duty at the age of 32 ‘as long as the FKK is led by the current individuals’.Rrahmani retires from Kosovo national team after ‘co-ordinated attacks’ from FA chiefsRrahmani has been a Kosovo international for 12 years, dating back
  
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• Calvert-Lewin To Spearhead Farke’s Attack | 3-4-3 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs Newcastle United

  11-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calvert-Lewin To Spearhead Farke’s Attack | 3-4-3 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs Newcastle UnitedLeeds United will entertain Newcastle United at Elland Road this Monday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Whites suffered a disappointing 6-3 loss away at Chelsea in the EFL Cup recently, so they would be keen on bouncing back with a victory versus the Magpies.Daniel Farke will set his men up in a 3-4-3 formation and is expected to make some tweaks to his
  
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• Neymar on his executive side at Santos: I bet the fans are happy

  11-09-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neymar on his executive side at Santos: I bet the fans are happySantos went hard in the market to strengthen its squad.And Neymar played a decisive role in that process.The likely final act of "executive" Neymar should be to make the signing of Philippe Coutinho official.The No. 10 himself reflected on the "new" Santos that is taking shape."Man, I was thinking here... Whether it’s going to work out or not, I don’t know, but I’m happy, I am. And I bet Santos fans are too. Let&rs
  
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• Neymar on his 'director' side at Santos: I bet the fans are happy

  11-09-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neymar on his 'director' side at Santos: I bet the fans are happySantos went strongly into the market to strengthen its squad.And Neymar played a decisive role in that process. The likely last act of “executive” Neymar should be to make the signing of Philippe Coutinho official.The No. 10 himself reflected on the “new” Santos that is taking shape."Man, I was thinking here... Whether it will work out or not, I don’t know, but I’m happy, I am. And I bet San
  
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