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• 🗞️ The derby row explodes on Monday's front pages

  21-09-2026 08:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ The derby row explodes on Monday's front pagesAtlético de Madrid's victory over Real Madrid (2-1) dominates the sports front pages this Monday. A heated derby, marked by José Mourinho's harsh criticism of the refereeing establishment, shares the spotlight with the latest Barcelona news, Valencia's crisis, and the rest of the league clashes. The win for Atlético leaves Real Madrid adrift in fourth place and on the brink of collapse. Marca headlines "Atleti h
  
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• Xhaka under investigation over Covid-19 certificate

  21-09-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Granit Xhaka captained Switzerland at the World Cup earlier this year [Getty Images]Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is under investigation by Swiss prosecutors over allegations he obtained a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate.The 33-year-old is alleged to have obtained the certificate in 2022, when it was a requirement in Switzerland for some travel abroad.The public prosecutor's office of the city of Lucerne confirmed the investigation was under way to determine whether any criminal behav
  
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• York sign injured prop English for 2027

  21-09-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matty English made 157 appearances for Huddersfield Giants [SWPix]York Knights have signed prop Matty English on a deal for the 2027 season.The 28-year-old had initially joined from Huddersfield Giants on loan earlier this season but suffered a serious knee injury just days after signing.English was set to be out of contract at Huddersfield following the end of the 2026 campaign, with the Super League club not offering him a new contract."It wasn't the start I could have hoped for but I am doing
  
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• Grades for all 20 Premier League clubs based on the season so far

  21-09-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We are five games into the Premier League season and now is a good time to dish out grades based on what we've seen so far. Warning: it's all over the place. Just the way we like it. With an extremely long three week international break coming up, all 20 Premier League teams will be taking stock of how they performed in the opening month of the 2026-27 season. It has been ugly for plenty, but there are also clubs overachieving. Premier League grades based on the season so farBrighton: A+Fabian H
  
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• Live: Mancini’s Italy press conference

  21-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Live: Mancini’s Italy press conferenceThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Follow live updates from Roberto Mancini’s press conference today on the Azzurri’s first day of preparations for Nations League games at Coverciano.It begins at 14:00 CET [13:00 BST] at the Italy training centre in Coverciano, Florence.It’s Mancini’s second press conference since he returned as the Azzurri boss this past July, signing a contrac
  
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• Barcelona star targets key milestone with Spain national team after return to squad

  21-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star targets key milestone with Spain national team after return to squadFermin Lopez’s story of missing the World Cup and coming back with grit and determination is an inspiring one, and the player has set an example of how one must overcome adversity.Being in the form of his life, the player was ruled out of the FIFA World Cup after suffering a last-minute fracture and had to watch his teammates lift the title while missing out on the chance to be crowned a world champion.Yet,
  
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• New footage reveals another potential penalty controversy in Real Madrid vs Atletico derby

  21-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New footage reveals another potential penalty controversy in Real Madrid vs Atletico derbyReal Madrid’s controversial derby defeat to Atletico Madrid has produced another refereeing talking point after footage of a potential Marc Pubill handball resurfaced on social media.The incident involving the Atletico defender was not highlighted during the live broadcast, but a side-on replay circulating on Monday has sparked fresh discussion over whether Real Madrid should have been awarded a penal
  
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• Kolo Muani requires surgery after Juventus 2-0 Atalanta

  21-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kolo Muani requires surgery after Juventus 2-0 AtalantaReports in Italy confirm that Randal Kolo Muani required surgery on a fractured finger following Juventus’s 2-0 win over Atalanta in Serie A on Sunday evening.Another Juventus injury: Kolo Muani will have an operation on MondayAccording to reports from Tuttosport, Kolo Muani has fractured a finger, which will require surgical intervention, but the Bianconeri are not worried about this becoming a long-term issue.TURIN, ITALY – SEP
  
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• Iraola hopes new signing can continue his impressive development

  21-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola hopes new signing can continue his impressive developmentAndoni Iraola Assesses Liverpool Win Over Bournemouth as Alexander Isak Delivers AgainLiverpool went into the international break with another Premier League victory, edging past Bournemouth 1-0 on the south coast in a result that underlined both their growing resilience and the value of Alexander Isak in decisive moments.Andoni Iraola returned to a ground he knows intimately and came away satisfied with the outcome, even if the per
  
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• Mbappé cools derby refereeing row, ‘Thoughts on the ref, kept to myself’

  21-09-2026 13:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé cools derby refereeing row, ‘Thoughts on the ref, kept to myself’Real Madrid suffered a heavy blow after falling 2-1 to Atlético de Madrid in a derby marked by tension and controversy. Despite the defeat, the Madrid dressing room is eager to turn the page as quickly as possible at the start of a season that offers no respite.Kylian Mbappé spoke to AS after the match to assess what happened on the pitch. The French forward admitted that the setback in the d
  
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• Barcelona face unusual international break problem as Hansi Flick is left with just six first-team players

  21-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona face unusual international break problem as Hansi Flick is left with just six first-team playersBarcelona have entered the first international break of the season in perfect form, but Hansi Flick has been left with a very different problem away from the pitch. As such, the German coach will have just six first-team players available for training over the coming weeks after a huge international exodus and a growing injury list.A whopping 16 Barcelona players are set to join their n
  
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• Reading trio earn call-ups but fixtures remain on

  21-09-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlie Savage has been capped by Wales from Under-17 through to senior level [Getty Images]Reading have confirmed their League One fixtures against Wycombe Wanderers and Bradford City will go ahead despite three Royals players receiving international call-ups.Midfielders Andy Rinomhota and Charlie Savage plus defender Jeriel Dorsett will be absent over the extended international break.EFL rules state clubs are eligible to request the postponement of a league fixture if they have three or more p
  
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• 'We need to be a little bit more calm' - Cunha expects Man Utd improvement

  21-09-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Forward Matheus Cunha feels Manchester United thrive in "crazy moments" but is confident his team-mates can rediscover their form after the international break.It took Cunha's deflected last-minute goal to rescue a point against a Fulham side that started Sunday's game bottom of the Premier League.Former United skipper Gary Neville criticised the team's approach at the start of the second half, labelling it "pathetic".Cunha accepts it wasn't the best version of themselves. However,
  
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• 'A very intense atmosphere' - Nuno

  21-09-2026 13:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo spoke to BBC Radio London after his team came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 against rivals Millwall at The Den.For the match report, click here, and to hear more from the West Ham camp, subscribe to the Hammers' page on BBC Sounds.Latest West Ham news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about West Ham - what do you want to know?
  
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• Real Madrid legend lashes out at team after Atletico defeat: ‘The problem isn’t the referee’

  21-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend lashes out at team after Atletico defeat: ‘The problem isn’t the referee’Real Madrid’s defeat to Atletico Madrid last evening brought to the fore several of the team’s deficiencies, primarily with respect to the lack of a clear game plan.Los Blancoswere uninspiring on the night once again, and while they conveniently deflected the blame onto the refereeing, they were second-best even when there were twenty-two players on the field.Real Madrid&rsqu
  
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• Official: Dimarco drops out of Italy squad, new left-back called in

  21-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Dimarco drops out of Italy squad, new left-back called inInter wing-back Federico Dimarco has withdrawn from the Italy national team squad and has been replaced by Aston Villa’s Matteo Ruggeri, the FIGC has confirmed.The Italy national team squad began to assemble on Sunday evening ahead of Nations League fixtures against Belgium (September 25), Turkiye (September 28), France (October 2) and Turkiye again (October 5).This is Roberto Mancini’s first national team camp follow
  
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• Granit Xhaka out of Switzerland squad after admitting to faking Covid vaccination

  21-09-2026 13:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has withdrawn from his country’s games for the upcoming international break after admitting to using fake vaccination documents during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sunderland midfielder Xhaka apologised and acknowledged he had made a “mistake” in an Instagram post on Monday as the Switzerland team confirmed their most-capped player would not be involved for the start of the team’s Nations League campaign. It was reported in Switzerland over the
  
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• Our worst performance of the season - Townsend

  21-09-2026 13:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Bromwich Albion defender Conor Townsend labelled their Black Country derby 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers their "worst performance of the season".Albion goalkeeper Max O'Leary made a handful of excellent saves to keep the margin of defeat to just one goal, scored by Fer Lopez in the 50th minute.Wolves produced an expected goals (xG) of 1.96 from 15 shots, six of which were on target, while the Baggies struggled to exert their attacking threat with an xG of just 0.27 from seven shots, t
  
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• Marseille and Bruno Genesio make unwanted history

  21-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille and Bruno Genesio make unwanted historyOlympique de Marseille head into the international break in the relegation zone, only one point ahead of bottom side Le Havre AC. It all began with promise at the Vélodrome back in August, with a 4-0 win over RC Strasbourg Alsace. However, Bruno Genesio’s men have yet to secure a single point since. Sunday night’s loss to Paris Saint-Germain in Le Classique was their fifth on the bounce in all competitions. For the first time in
  
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• Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will remain Netherlands captain under Xavi

  21-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will remain Netherlands captain under XaviXavi has confirmed that Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will remain captain of the Dutch national team under him. The former Barcelona head coach was speaking following the announcement of his first squad as head coach of the Netherlands. There had been talk of van Dijk potentially not being in the squad, but the Liverpool defender retains his spot in the team and the captaincy. Van Dijk will therefore lead the Nethe
  
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• Barcelona youth team star set to sign new contract until 2029 after rapid rise

  21-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youth team star set to sign new contract until 2029 after rapid riseBarcelona are set to secure the future of one of La Masia’s most promising goalkeeping talents, with Iker Rodriguez expected to sign a new contract running until 2029. According to SPORT, the 18-year-old is close to finalising the agreement after making a significant step forward in his development this season.Rodriguez has already caught Hansi Flick’s attention and is now the undisputed first-choice g
  
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• Wilson, Darlow and Broadhead out of Wales squad

  21-09-2026 13:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Wilson (left), Nathan Broadhead (centre) and Karl Darlow (right) are a further will all be absent as Wales look to cope with the step up to League A of the Nations League [FAW]Wales have suffered a triple blow going into their upcoming Nations League A campaign with Harry Wilson, Nathan Broadhead and Karl Darlow all out of Craig Bellamy's squad.Leeds attacking midfielder Wilson, Wales' most influential player in recent times, had been a doubt with a quad problem while Wrexham forward was e
  
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• Ligue 1 Review | Is Le Classique still classic?

  21-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 Review | Is Le Classique still classic?Le Classique is supposed to be Ligue 1’s premier fixture. However, the contrasting realities of France’s two biggest teams, Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille, meant that Sunday night’s game was very far from a classic. PSG have started the season slowly, but that has frequently been the case for the club under Luis Enrique. In truth, it’s not how they start that really matters; it’s how they finish the
  
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• KV Mechelen will not part ways with Fred Vanderbiest yet despite winless start to the season

  21-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KV Mechelen will not part ways with Fred Vanderbiest yet despite winless start to the seasonKV Mechelen have had a terrible start to the Belgian Pro League season. Last season, the side qualified for the top six play offs for the first time and were hoping to build on that this season. However, after seven games, the side sit rock bottom with just three points and no wins. However, Fred Vanderbiest will remain, for now at least, in charge of KV Mechelen. As reported by Sporza, there is currently
  
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• Phillips called up to Republic of Ireland squad

  21-09-2026 13:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St. Mirren midfielder Killian Phillips has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming Nations League quadruple-header. The 24-year-old joined Heimir Hallgrimsson's squad in Dublin ahead of the side travelling to Pristina for Thursday's match against Kosovo.He has replaced Hibernian's Jamie McGrath and Harvey Vale from Queens Park Rangers, who have both been ruled out through injury.The midfield duo will now join Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins on the sidelines
  
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• Richard Hughes left Liverpool a massive problem that will haunt them, 'immense' star proves it

  21-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes left Liverpool a massive problem that will haunt them, 'immense' star proves itLiverpool had a rather interesting summer transfer window.They replaced many of their first-team squad and, with Andoni Iraola coming in to take over from Arne Slot, their whole identity changed.During pre-season, it felt like Liverpool were going to completely transform and potentially even get back to the top of the Premier League table.However, they've massively underdelivered and, even though there
  
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• Barcelona scout 19-year-old Brazilian defensive talent – report

  21-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona scout 19-year-old Brazilian defensive talent – reportBarcelona will be heading into the international break with the best start to a season in quite time now, with the team having won all their matches in all competitions.However, the ecstasy of that success was slightly muted after Andreas Christensen’s injury against Sevilla.The Dane could be out for up to six weeks by rough estimates, leaving Barcelona without a key defensive options as we enter a tricky part of the camp
  
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• Arsenal fixture list for all 18 September-October internationals

  21-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal fixture list for all 18 September-October internationals18 Arsenal players have been called up for international duty over the September-October break, let’s take a look at when they’ll be in action.Photo by Elsa/Getty ImagesArsenal have received plenty of call-ups for the September-October internationals, but let’s start by looking at those who won’t be involved.Cristhian Mosquera (Spain), William Saliba (France), Ben White (England), and Piero Hincapie (Ecuador)
  
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• Nothing to report about contract - Van Dijk

  21-09-2026 13:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists he is "focusing on the "present" and there is "nothing to report" when it comes to his Anfield contract.The 35-year-old's deal expires at the end of this season and it remains to be seen whether the centre-back, who joined Liverpool from Southampton in January 2018, will be offered an extension or he will choose to move on.Van Dijk has played every minute of Liverpool's Premier League campaign so farand said his side have "not had a bad sta
  
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• Man City 5-3 Sunderland - the fans' verdict

  21-09-2026 13:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Manchester City and SunderlandHere are some of your comments:Man City fansYoussef: We fought, we battled, we won. What a perfect performance by the lads and what a magnificent way to capitalise on Arsenal's loss yesterday and secure ourselves at the top of the table.Owain: Brilliant going forward but suspect at the back. Sunderland were a credit and gave us a real test. Brian Brobbey will be a very good player in the near
  
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