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• 2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi can solidify status as soccer's GOAT with another title

  16-06-2026 07:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Do you need to win multiple World Cups to be considered the greatest soccer player of all time? Or is one simply enough?Those are questions hanging over Lionel Messi as Argentina begins its quest for back-to-back World Cups on Tuesday against Algeria. Messi, 39 on June 24, is certainly playing in his last World Cup. He even flirted with the idea of retiring after Argentina won its first World Cup since 1986 less than four years ago.But Messi is back for more. And can another win for Argentina va
  
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• Mikel Arteta provides triple Arsenal injury update ahead of Brighton clash

  18-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta provides triple Arsenal injury update ahead of Brighton clashArsenal Fitness Update Ahead of Brighton ClashArsenal head to Brighton on Saturday with a familiar problem, availability at the back. Mikel Arteta has three defenders in doubt, and he is not pretending the decision has already been made.Ben White, Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera all missed the midweek cup tie against Ipswich, and all three remain under assessment before the trip to the Amex Stadium. Arsenal want a se
  
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• Le Bris on 100 games, busy schedule and Man City test

  18-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium (kick-off 14:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Sunday will be Le Bris' 100th game in charge of the Black Cats. On reaching the milestone, he said: "It feels like a sprint! It has been a fantastic journey.". On the club's progress in such a short space of time: "I don't set a limit before. We are working hard as much as we can and with th
  
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• Cardinale's orders, Chivu loses 3️⃣ for Roma 🤕, Spinazzola OUT? 🔥

  18-09-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardinale's orders, Chivu loses 3️⃣ for Roma 🤕, Spinazzola OUT? 🔥A new football weekend is just around the corner, with a Matchday 5 in Serie A packed with big games, starting with tomorrow’s blockbuster at the Olimpico between Roma and Inter. Meanwhile, yesterday Juventus thrashed NEC 5-0 in their first Europa League group-stage match. Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!But now let&rsqu
  
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• 'Living legend' Gray advanced Hibs, asserts Newell

  18-09-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club captain Joe Newell insists sacked head coach David Gray can be proud of his record at Hibernian and believes his replacement has plenty of time to deliver success this season.Gray's 12-year stay at Easter Road came to an end on Wednesday, with Hibs on a run of three successive Scottish Premiership defeats and ninth in the table after six games."It's been a tough week for everyone," said 33-year-old midfielder Newell, who was a team-mate of Gray's when he signed in 2019 and who was made skip
  
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• Palestra ready for Chelsea official debut, but Italy call uncertain

  18-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palestra ready for Chelsea official debut, but Italy call uncertainMarco Palestra finally resumed training with Chelsea today and could make his return to the field this weekend, but it could affect his Italy call-up for the Nations League.The former Atalanta and Cagliari wing-back had been very impressive in pre-season after his transfer to London worth in the region of €60m including add-ons.However, he sustained a knock in the final friendly and hasn’t yet made a single competitive
  
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• Gabriel, 15, in Barcelona amid speculation over future

  18-09-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  JJ Gabriel has told Manchester United he wants to leave [Getty Images]Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel has travelled to Barcelona as some of Europe's biggest clubs continue to vie for his signature.The 15-year-old has told United he wants to cancel his registration with immediate effect.BBC Sport reported on Thursday that Real Madrid have a firm interest in the forward, and Bayern Munich, Paris St-Germain and Barcelona are also known to be keen.It is understood Gabriel left the UK on Thurs
  
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• Target set: what Cruzeiro need to enter the break in the top five

  18-09-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Target set: what Cruzeiro need to enter the break in the top fiveCruzeiro plans to enjoy the Brasileirão break INSIDE the G-5. To do that, the club needs TWO results.The 28th round will be played this weekend. After that, the league will only resume in early October.Cruzeiro will visit Vitória at 4 p.m. on Sunday (20), at Barradão.Artur Jorge’s team will then face São Paulo on Wednesday, October 7, at 9:30 p.m., at Mineirão.G-5 calculations 🧮Only
  
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• Kylian Mbappé leaves Nike to sign with sportswear brand On

  18-09-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid controls the ball during the LaLiga match between Elche CF and Real Madrid at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesSoccer superstar Kylian Mbappé has ended his long-time relationship with Nike and signed with Swiss brand On.The Real Madrid forward had been sponsored by Nike since he was a child, but will now join On to develop and test the brand’s cleats and apparel. French s
  
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• Huge police dispersal zone map for Millwall vs West Ham revealed by Met Police over fan violence fears

  18-09-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Metropolitan Police are planning a huge-scale operation as Millwall and West Ham meet for the first time in 14 years on Saturday.Amid fears of violence between fans of the fierce derby rivals, 400 police officers are set to be deployed onto the streets of east London, donned in riot gear though without shields.This is around four times the normal police presence seen at Championship games, with 60 to 150 officers usually on duty.The police have also been granted the special power of a Sectio
  
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• Welsh deserves Scotland chance - Matos

  18-09-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos reckons Stephen Welsh deserves his first Scotland call-up based on his impressive start to life at Swansea City.Welsh joined Swansea on a free transfer in the summer having been allowed to leave Celtic despite having a year to run on his contract with Scottish giants.The centre-back arrived in Wales with the challenge of breaking into a Swansea side where Ben Cabango and Cameron Burgess were regulars at the heart of defence last season.But after Burgess suff
  
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• Potter on 'surprise' sacking, taking responsibility & moving on

  18-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Interim boss John Potter has been speaking to the media before Hibs host Aberdeen on Saturday (15:00 BST).Here are the key lines:Potter admits the sacking of David Gray - who did a "great job" - was a "bit of a surprise" but in football "these things happen".He says Gray can be proud of his record as player and manager at the club.Potter also stressed that responsibility for Hibs' poor form should not rest solely with Gray. He says: "I think everyone's got to take responsibility for some of the
  
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• Max Dowman among Arsenal England youth call-ups for September break

  18-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman among Arsenal England youth call-ups for September breakA number of Arsenal players have been called up by the various England youth teams for the September-October break, including midweek League Cup star Max Dowman.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesThe England u21s named their squad on Friday morning, with Arsenal loan duo Tommy Setford and Ethan Nwaneri both included.Setford is spending the season with League One Stevenage, whilst Nwaneri is playing for Bundesliga outfit Borussia
  
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• Italy found a workaround England’s shirt sponsors still need

  18-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy found a workaround England’s shirt sponsors still needInter are back as champions this season, having taken their twenty-first title last season with Cristian Chivu in his first campaign in charge, and they are doing it with the biggest shirt sponsorship in the club’s history.The name printed across the chest, Betsson Sport, belongs to a betting company that Italian law will not let anywhere near a football shirt.The workaround is a technicality with real money behind it. Betss
  
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• Premier League today: How to watch Brentford v Chelsea, TV channels & live stream Friday 18 September

  18-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Rogers has been in good form since joining Chelsea. Photograph: Dave Shopland/APOn and off the field, this is a fixture between two close neighbours. Just one point divides Brentford and Chelsea in the Premier League table, with just five miles between the two clubs’ stadiums.Brentford enter Friday’s match on the back of a 10-game unbeaten run. Keith Andrews has forged a team with a clear identity and playing style. The same can’t yet be said for Xabi Alonso’s Chel
  
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• Police dispersal zone map for Millwall vs West Ham revealed by Met Police over fan violence fears

  18-09-2026 16:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Metropolitan Police are planning a huge-scale operation as Millwall and West Ham meet for the first time in 14 years on Saturday.Amid fears of violence between fans of the fierce derby rivals, 400 police officers are set to be deployed onto the streets of east London, donned in riot gear though without shields.This is around four times the normal police presence seen at Championship games, with 60 to 150 officers usually on duty.The police have also been granted the special power of a Sectio
  
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• De Zerbi on trio's availability, 'staying calm' and Aston Villa

  18-09-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 12:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Pedro Porro, Sandro Tonali and James Maddison are "all available to play" this weekend. Their "physical condition" will be assessed before the match, but "all of them are ready" at present.Record signing Tonali is "working very hard" to get up to speed after his summer move: "His adap
  
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• Millwall and West Ham renew rivalry after 14 years

  18-09-2026 16:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On Saturday, Alex Neil's Millwall and Nuno Espirito Santo's West Ham will meet in a competitive game for the first time since February 2012 [Getty Images]Millwall and West Ham United have not met in a competitive fixture since February 2012.Since then, managers have changed, players have moved on, both clubs have experienced plenty of highs and lows, and the rivalry has been left largely to memories, stories and old footage.At 12:30 BST on Saturday, it returns.The Den will host the 100th competi
  
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• Blues boss Davies still has every faith in Vazquez

  18-09-2026 16:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Vazquez is still to score for Blues following his £3m summer arrival from Anderlecht [Rex]Birmingham City boss Chris Davies says he still has total faith in Luis Vazquez after the Argentine striker's glaring miss in last weekend's 2-1 win at Derby County.Social media turned the Blues substitute's late howler into a meme as his missed chance was compared to other great misses in football history - from Roger Davies to Ronny Rosenthal.But, ahead of this Saturday's visit of Middlesbrough
  
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• Spinazzola adds to Napoli injury crisis ahead of Fiorentina clash

  18-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spinazzola adds to Napoli injury crisis ahead of Fiorentina clashNapoli full-back Leonardo Spinazzola didn’t train with the rest of the team today because of a mild strain in the hamstring of his right thigh and will miss Sunday’s away game at Fiorentina.Napoli continue to struggle with injuries as Italian left-back Spinazzola has added to the list of unavailable players for their next match against Fiorentina.Spinazzola injury concern for NapoliNAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Le
  
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• James Pearce reveals Liverpool’s stance on Alisson Becker’s contract

  18-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Pearce reveals Liverpool’s stance on Alisson Becker’s contractLiverpool Face Alisson Becker Contract Decision as Succession Plan Is TestedLiverpool have a decision to make, and there is no point dressing it up. Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk are deep into the age bracket where clubs start thinking with their heads rather than their hearts. Yet both remain vital under Andoni Iraola, and that is what makes this awkward.The obvious issue is that replacing elite players is hard
  
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• Emery on team news, performances and facing Spurs

  18-09-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 12:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Marco Asensio, Amadou Onana, Modou Cisse, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Leon Goretzka and Brian Madjo are all out through injury and will not feature against Tottenham.He said their younger players - Ibrahim Mbaye, George Hemmings and Brian Madjo - "until now, have not been good enou
  
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• Just in: Real Madrid target in Barcelona over potential move as Man United exit nears

  18-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Real Madrid target in Barcelona over potential move as Man United exit nearsIn a major development, journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel has arrived in Barcelona to hold talks with the club as he nears an exit.The 15-year-old prodigy has handed in a de-registration request to the Red Devils and hopes to leave the club for free imminently.Barcelona back in the chaseFor a while, Barcelona’s arch-rivals, Real Madrid, were seen as the favourites to
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League

  18-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations LeagueCristiano Ronaldo is set to continue his international career beyond the 2026 World Cup.The experienced forward has been included in new head coach Jorge Jesus’ first Portugal squad for the upcoming Nations League games.The Selecao will open the Nations League by hosting Wales on September 24. They then play Norway and Denmark away before hosting Norway on October 4.Ronaldo said the summer’s World Cup was his last, but he is
  
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• Goodwin on health scare, delight at return & St Mirren test

  18-09-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Scottish Premiership trip to face St Mirren (15:00 BST).Here are the key points:After missing the past three games because of a health issue, he is delighted to be back, saying: "I have never missed a day's training from the day I turned professional at 16."Goodwin didn't want to go into detail about what happened but said it was "pretty straightforward" and "a simple procedure" and had been "tidied up" to an exte
  
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• Udinese the first club to apply UEFA Manual for sustainability

  18-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Udinese the first club to apply UEFA Manual for sustainabilityEarlier this week, Udinese launched the ‘Play for Sustainability – Our Planet, a new annual initiative designed to integrate measurable sustainability actions into the delivery of a Serie A matchday.The initiative was unveiled at a press conference at the Bluenergy Stadium with representatives from UEFA, Lega Serie A, FIGC, and the Italian Ministry of Environment and will formally begin this weekend with Udinese’s ho
  
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• Manchester United wonderkid in Barcelona over future talks amid Real Madrid interest

  18-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United wonderkid in Barcelona over future talks amid Real Madrid interestJJ Gabriel has become one of the most sought-after young players in European football after his decision to hand in a transfer request at Manchester United.Just 15 years old, the teenage attacker is regarded as one of the most talented young prospects in England and who’s who of Europe are all fighting to secure his services.Real Madrid have been touted as the frontrunners to sign Gabriel, although the Mere
  
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• Iraola on Bournemouth return, Araujo and Ngumoha's England call

  18-09-2026 16:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium (kick-off 14:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Iraola has no fresh injury concerns before his side travel to the south coast.On returning to the Vitality Stadium for the first time since he gave up his job as Bournemouth manager, Iraola said he is looking forward to "meeting and hugging" the players and staff, but noted: "There is another p
  
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• Carrick on team news, belief and his future not being 'on the radar'

  18-09-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Fulham at Craven Cottage (kick-off 16:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On team news, Carrick said "there is a chance" for defender Luke Shaw and midfielder Carlos Baleba to feature on Sunday, although he is not "100%". He added Shaw's injury is short-term and they are working towards the game.The United boss said "we are always learning" after two matches witho
  
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• McInnes on SFA talks, needing 'more' in derby & his Celtic Park return

  18-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been speaking with the media before the trip to face Old Firm rivals Celtic in the Premiership on Sunday (12:00 BST).Here are the key points:McInnes confirmed the club have spoken with SFA head of referees Willie Collum about Mika Baur's challenge on Ryan Naderi last weekend that has left the German striker as a doubt for Sunday.He says: "I'm really not happy with the challenge, but I'm not going to get caught up in referee chat. I'm surprised that the refe
  
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