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• £65m Aston Villa Striker Earns Alan Shearer Praise: How Has He Changed The Team?

  21-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £65m Aston Villa Striker Earns Alan Shearer Praise: How Has He Changed The Team?Aston Villa had waited five league games for a win, but Saturday’s 3-2 victory at Tottenham finally gave Unai Emery’s rebuilt side some breathing room. Johan Manzambi opened the scoring on his full debut, while the £65m summer signing Nicolas Jackson doubled the advantage after the break with a sharp touch and finish. Emi Buendia then made it 3-0 before Spurs launched a late fightback. Conor G
  
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• Nature of Denis Zakaria’s injury revealed

  22-09-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nature of Denis Zakaria’s injury revealedAS Monaco captain Denis Zakaria (29) was forced to withdraw from the Switzerland squad for the upcoming international break on Monday. L’Équipe have now revealed the nature of the midfielder’s injury.  The midfielder was forced off during Les Monégasques win over RC Lens on Friday night. The captain was withdrawn in the 76th minute of the encounter and was replaced by academy product Pape Cabral. Speaking in
  
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• Real Madrid summer signing Yan Diomande hits back at critics over €140m price tag: ‘They will always criticise us’

  22-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid summer signing Yan Diomande hits back at critics over €140m price tag: ‘They will always criticise us’Real Madrid had a blockbuster summer transfer window, bringing in as many as seven players and revamping the squad under Jose Mourinho.Los Blancos have had two trophyless seasons, and Florentino Perez turned to Mourinho to try to bring silverware back to the Santiago Bernabeu.Arguably Madrid’s biggest signing this summer, from a price-tag perspective, was the c
  
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• Barcelona’s La Liga dominance explained by remarkable statistics under Hansi Flick

  22-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s La Liga dominance explained by remarkable statistics under Hansi FlickBarcelona’s perfect start to the La Liga season is being backed up by strong numbers in almost every major statistical category. Hansi Flick’s side have won all seven league matches, collected 21 points and produced an attacking output that has left their main rivals trailing.Notably, Barcelona have scored 31 goals in seven La Liga matches, which translates to an average of 4.2 per game. 
  
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• Liverpool are sacrificing £80m star, it's a crazy decision

  22-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool are sacrificing £80m star, it's a crazy decisionLiverpool are currently sacrificing arguably their best player. It can't go on and it's a crazy decision.It's been a strange start to the season for Liverpool. There's a new head coach, of course, and that naturally makes things unusual as everyone gets used to new ideas for the team.But it's also Liverpool's first start to a season since 2016 without Mohamed Salah or Andy Robertson. Two key players who played significant roles on a
  
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• 'Kobe will always be welcome in Crossmolina'

  22-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McDonald played his last game for Crossmolina on Saturday as he now returns to AFL club St Kilda [Getty Images]"Kobe will always be welcome in Crossmolina."As chair of Crossmolina Deel Rovers GAC for the past five years, Enda Lavelle has experienced the highs and lows.Relegation from the Mayo Senior Football Championship was disappointing, but the club's subsequent promotion and run to the 2025 All-Ireland intermediate club title was a special day.Championship defeats are always tough to take an
  
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• 5️⃣ stories of the day: Atleti's complaints, Mbappé's step back..

  22-09-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  5️⃣ stories of the day: Atleti's complaints, Mbappé's step back..Club football is on pause to make way for the national teams, but this weekend brought so much news that Tuesday is red-hot.So we’re going to run through the five stories you can’t miss to kick off the day...Atlético Madrid respond to Mourinho📸 THOMAS COEX - AFP or licensorsAfter José Mourinho’s strong comments following Atlético Madrid-Real Madrid over Kang-in Lee
  
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• Egan's late career resurgence back to Premier League

  22-09-2026 09:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Egan has played in every game of Hull's return to the Premier League [Getty Images]Just 18 months ago a 31-year-old John Egan was struggling for minutes off the bench for promotion-chasing Burnley and decided to make a January switch to fellow Championship side Hull City.Fast forward to the present day and Egan is a Premier League regular for the Tigers, who have taken everyone by surprise upon their return to the top flight.It's been quite a turnaround for the now 33-year-old, who probably thou
  
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• 'This is not Wrexham. I'm not Ryan Reynolds'

  22-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield FC's 2025-26 campaign is the subject of a new BBC podcast Mud, Sweat and Cheers: Trouble at the Bottom[Sheffield FC]A football club at the heart of a tug-of-war between a Qatari-backed venture capital firm and a rock star probably isn't that unusual nowadays.But in the ninth tier?This is the position that Sheffield FC, founded in 1857 and widely considered the world's oldest football club, were in earlier this year.Mud, Sweat and Cheers: Trouble at the Bottom – Sheffield FC, a si
  
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• Real Madrid captain regrets continuing after brutal Atletico challenge as extent of ankle damage emerges

  22-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid captain regrets continuing after brutal Atletico challenge as extent of ankle damage emergesReal Madrid endured a difficult night at the Metropolitano, losing 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in controversial circumstances.Los Blancos were on the wrong end of several refereeing decisions on the night, and Jose Mourinho expressed his disappointment with them during the press conference.One such challenge that became a point of contention was Kang-in Lee’s late tackle on Fede Valverde, wit
  
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• Raphinha closing in on Barcelona’s Brazilian legends with his goalscoring numbers

  22-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha closing in on Barcelona’s Brazilian legends with his goalscoring numbersRaphinha’s remarkable start to the season is starting to change the conversation around his place in Barcelona history. The Brazilian captain is not only leading the club’s attack or chasing the European Golden Boot, but he is also closing in on some of the greatest Brazilian goalscorers ever to wear the Barça shirt.The first major milestone is already within reach. Raphinha has scored
  
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• McPake's 'colourful' journey from club-less to Scotland call-up in three years

  22-09-2026 08:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh McPake was playing in the third tier of Scottish football less than two-and-a-half years ago [Getty Images]Three years ago, Josh McPake was without a club. Twenty months ago, he was in the shop window but "no-one wanted him".This week, he's involved in his first Scotland camp following a heroic start to life at Hearts, where, to the tune of Abba's Dancing Queen, the supporters sing he is "having the time of his life".His call-up to Sebastien Poconogli's squad for the upcoming Nations League
  
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• 'Perfect game' for Seagulls in 'special' win over Gunners - Andres

  22-09-2026 08:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]After joining Brighton on deadline day for a fee worth £15.5m, Chema Andres has settled into life on the south coast with back-to-back wins in his first two starting XI appearances.The former Real Madrid academy graduate made his first start for the Seagulls in their 3-2 comeback victory against Manchester United, which was then followed by his first league start in the emphatic 3-0 victory over Arsenal as the weekend.The 21-year-old told Radio Sussex that the win was the "pe
  
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• Mourinho must sacrifice one of two Real Madrid established stars to accommodate summer signing

  22-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho must sacrifice one of two Real Madrid established stars to accommodate summer signingOne of the many players Real Madrid signed back in the summer was Bernardo Silva, who arrived as a free agent from Manchester City.He began looking like one of the possible solutions for Madrid’s early-season problems in the absence of Aurelien Tchouameni.However, he has seen his minutes diminish in recent games and finding a place in Jose Mourinho’s preferred XI doesn’t come without i
  
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• Liverpool move for 'phenomenal' star revealed as €40m bid confirmed

  22-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool move for 'phenomenal' star revealed as €40m bid confirmedLiverpool were linked with a lot of players throughout the summer. In the end, they welcomed four new faces to L4 and, while each of these have already had a decent impact, the Reds still haven't managed to break into the top four of the Premier League.At the moment, they're sixth in the table and find themselves six points adrift of first-placed Manchester City.Obviously, the fact that they're still unbeaten across all comp
  
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• Barcelona captain Raphinha explains why Lamine Yamal must win Ballon d’Or: ‘Most important player for club and country’

  22-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain Raphinha explains why Lamine Yamal must win Ballon d’Or: ‘Most important player for club and country’Raphinha has made his position on the Ballon d’Or clear, backing Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal to win the prestigious award despite strong competition from the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and others.With the voting deadline approaching, the Barcelona talent remains one of the leading names in the conversation after another exceptional period for
  
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• 'Alarming' - does WSL have a homegrown problem?

  22-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hannah Hampton and Lauren James are two players that have established themselves in the England starting XI under Sarina Wiegman (centre) [BBC]When London City Lionesses beat Manchester United on the opening night of the 2025-26 season, it suggested times were changing in the English women's game.For some, that had become clear about an hour before kick-off in Bromley when the team news revealed a starting XI without any English players - the first time a Women's Super League side had done so on
  
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• Deniz Undav reacts to Germany national team snub

  22-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deniz Undav reacts to Germany national team snubFollowing Stuttgart’s 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund, Germany striker Deniz Undav stated that he is disappointed to not have been part of Jürgen Klopp’s team for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games. In an interview with Sky Germany, Undav stated: “ I thought that maybe by now I’ve built up some buffer through the World Cup and the games in the national team kit.”The 30-year-old striker was part of the national t
  
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• McPake's 'mad' journey from club-less to Scotland call-up in three years

  22-09-2026 08:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh McPake was playing in the third tier of Scottish football less than two-and-a-half years ago [Getty Images]Three years ago, Josh McPake was without a club. Twenty months ago, he was in the shop window but "no-one wanted him".This week, he's involved in his first Scotland camp following a heroic start to life at Hearts, where, to the tune of ABBA's Dancing Queen, the supporters sing he is "having the time of his life".His call-up to Sebastien Poconogli's squad for the upcoming Nations League
  
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• Nacho Fernandez talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ballon d’Or: ‘From another planet’

  22-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nacho Fernandez talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ballon d’Or: ‘From another planet’Real Madrid’s difficult start to the season has been marked by several concurrent issues, including Vinicius Jr.’s lack of form, the team’s lack of identity, and possibly even Kylian Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or-focused mindset.With all the internal turmoil, Los Blancos are simply not able to perform to their level on the field and have already
  
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• Ferran Torres explains the hardest part of leaving Barcelona: ‘“The only one I can’t bring…’

  22-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferran Torres explains the hardest part of leaving Barcelona: ‘“The only one I can’t bring…’Ferran Torres has made an impressive start to life at Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona during the summer, scoring seven goals in his first six matches for Luis Enrique’s side.The 26-year-old forward has quickly adapted on the pitch, although he admits the biggest challenge has come away from football. Moving to a new country has meant leaving behind fam
  
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• Is Garnacho already at a crossroads at Villa?

  22-09-2026 08:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alejandro Garnacho cost Chelsea £40m from Manchester United last year [Getty Images]Just like last season, questions are being asked about Alejandro Garnacho.Two months after joining from Chelsea on an initial loan, the winger has yet to convince Aston Villa boss Unai Emery of his worth.The Argentina forward has played just 31 minutes for Villa, spread across three substitute appearances.A 15-minute outing against Hull is the most time he has spent on the pitch in a game.Garnacho has been
  
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• Emile Heskey on the reality of raising professional footballers: ‘It’s not my career, it’s theirs’

  22-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s not particularly rare to see the offspring of an ex-professional follow in their parent’s footsteps. Usually, though, it’s just the one son or daughter that makes it. Two is quite the more remarkable.Emile Heskey has managed to raise a pair of prodigies through the infamously perilous English academy system. His two sons, Jaden and Reigan, are professional footballers contracted to Manchester City. Eldest Jaden, 20, is on his second loan spell of the year at Sheffield Wedn
  
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• Spain coach Luis de la Fuente talks Rodri, Pedri, Lamine, Ballon d’Or: ‘Thought he was heading to Real Madrid’

  22-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain coach Luis de la Fuente talks Rodri, Pedri, Lamine, Ballon d’Or: ‘Thought he was heading to Real Madrid’Luis de la Fuente has revealed that he expected Rodri to join Real Madrid before the midfielder eventually made his way to Barcelona, while praising the impact of having Spain’s leading players competing in La Liga.The Spain coach has a close relationship with Rodri and admitted he had an idea of how the midfielder’s future was developing. His comments
  
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• Allegri fury, Marchisio on Mazzola and Bisseck 🔝: morning news ☀️

  22-09-2026 07:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri fury, Marchisio on Mazzola and Bisseck 🔝: morning news ☀️We have officially entered the international break (here are Mancini’s words), but clubs are still working to recover injured players, organize the season, and more.Let’s take a look at the most important morning news on the big clubs in our league.Juventus, Marchisio condemns the insult to MazzolaWhat happened in the Juve stand—or at least in part of it—during the minute of silence in h
  
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• Liverpool star confirms exactly what Andoni Iraola needs to do about his future

  22-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star confirms exactly what Andoni Iraola needs to do about his futureLiverpool have had a decent start to the 2026-27 season. The Anfield outfit are currently unbeaten across all competitions with Andoni Iraola even managing to get a win over his former club.Obviously, them being sixth in the Premier League table is far from ideal with clubs such as Brighton, Brentford and Leeds all sitting above them in the table.Six points separate Liverpool and first-placed Manchester City at the mo
  
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• Senate steps in over return of promotion and relegation in Mexico

  22-09-2026 06:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Senate steps in over return of promotion and relegation in MexicoThis Monday, a roundtable was opened in the Senate of the Republic to address a reform that would allow the return of promotion and relegation in Liga MX.Senator Clemente Castañeda will be responsible for taking the proposal to the full chamber, and it could be introduced on Tuesday, September 22."Tomorrow, a bill will be put on the table to expressly incorporate sporting merit among the obligations that national sports asso
  
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• Sesko among three injury absences for Slovenia against Scotland

  22-09-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Benjamin Sesko has scored twice for Manchester United this season [Getty Images]Slovenia have suffered a triple injury blow as they prepare to start their Nations League campaign at home to Scotland on Saturday, the biggest being the absence of Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko.The 23-year-old, who has scored 16 times in 45 appearances for his country, is joined on the sidelines by Jagiellonia Bialystok striker Niko Prelc and Viborg centre-half Zan Zaletel.Slovenia had already lost Legia
  
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• Being run over by pitch roller was 'terrifying' - Townsend

  22-09-2026 00:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andros Townsend moved to Thailand in 2025 when he joined Kanchanaburi Power [Getty Images]Former England winger Andros Townsend has described the moment he was run over by a pitch roller in Thailand as "terrifying".The 35‑year‑old former Tottenham, Luton and Crystal Palace forward, now with PT Prachuap in Thai League 1, was warming up for a match in Pattani on Saturday when a member of staff appeared to lose control of a heavy pitch roller.Townsend's left leg briefly got stuck under
  
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• Chaos In Madrid, Cavan Does It Again, Messi vs. Garber

  22-09-2026 00:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On this episode of The Cooligans, everything is going wrong at Real Madrid. Missed red cards, Mourinho is bringing screenshots to the press conference ... and Mbappe has a new shoe deal?From there we break down Cavan Sullivan breaking yet another record and pose the question, how has MLS development changed to the point where it was the best move for Sullivan to stay in Philly, rather than jumping to Europe sooner.To round out the show we break down the on field beef between Leo Messi and Don Ga
  
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