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• A team in form - how Farke has turned Leeds around

  15-09-2026 16:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Farke was appointed Leeds United manager in 2023 [AFP via Getty Images]As the nascent Premier League table takes shape, the sight of Leeds United in third place feels like a throwback to the turn of the century, when they secured five top-five finishes on the bounce.Monday's 4-1 home win over Newcastle United means Daniel Farke's unbeaten side have made their best start to a top-flight season since 2001-02 under David O'Leary.In truth, Leeds, with eight points from four games, have been p
  
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• Ex-Tottenham manager Igor Tudor in line to become next Venezia manager

  17-09-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Tottenham manager Igor Tudor in line to become next Venezia managerIgor Tudor was last seen managing Tottenham last season. The spell didn’t last long as it took Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment to save the club from possible relegation. Despite that, Tudor could be in line for his next Serie A job.The club in question is Venezia, who are currently rock bottom in the Italian top flight.SportItalia – via Calciomercato, report that Giovanni Stroppa’s position could be unde
  
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• Man United defender could be set to return for Fulham clash

  17-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United defender could be set to return for Fulham clashManchester United Injury Update as Michael Carrick Awaits Key Returns Before FulhamManchester United have made a mess of the start of the season and there is no point dressing it up. Michael Carrick is in his first full campaign as permanent manager and already the pressure is there, loud and deserved. The 3-2 home loss to Brighton in the Carabao Cup summed up the problem. United raced into a 2-0 lead inside 10 minutes through Shea Lacey
  
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• “He’s got the right attitude” – Journalist heaps praise on impressive Liverpool youngster

  17-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “He’s got the right attitude” – Journalist heaps praise on impressive Liverpool youngsterLiverpool Youngsters Give Iraola Plenty to Consider After Tottenham Cup WinLiverpool’s 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup provided something that has occasionally been in short supply at Anfield recently, a genuine feel-good evening.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Daily Mail journalist Lewis Steele reflected on a night wh
  
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• The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup

  17-09-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel led England to third place at the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]Sixty-five days after England's semi-final defeat by Argentina, Thomas Tuchel will name his first squad since the World Cup on Friday.While the tournament ultimately ended with a spectacular 6-4 win over France in the bronze-medal match, the Three Lions left the United States with a long list of what ifs.Now, with four games in the space of 11 days coming up during the extended international break, fans will get a glimp
  
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• Christian Pulisic snubbed for first USMNT roster since World Cup

  17-09-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Pulisic has been left out of the United States roster for the initial fixtures of coach Mauricio Pochettino's second term, while 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan was among 13 newcomers named on Thursday with the opportunity to become the youngest player to feature for the national team in 20 years.Yunus Musah, a veteran of the 2022 World Cup who last played for the Americans in March 2025, was also named in the 28-player selection for upcoming friendlies against Peru (Sept. 26 in Orlando, Fl
  
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• 4 Serie A players called up to latest Switzerland squad including Inter and Milan stars

  17-09-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  4 Serie A players called up to latest Switzerland squad including Inter and Milan starsFour Serie A players have been called up to the Switzerland national team squad ahead of the September-October international break, including Inter defender Manuel Akanji, Milan midfielder Ardon Jashari and two defenders from Torino.Switzerland will be in Nations League action against North Macedonia on September 26, against Scotland on September 29, Slovenia on October 3 and North Macedonia again on October 6
  
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• Wrexham owners aim Spygate dig at Southampton

  17-09-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton won both Championship fixtures against Wrexham in 2025-26 by an aggregate scoreline of 7-2 [Getty Images]Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have taken a light-hearted jab at this weekend's opponents Southampton by referencing the Spygate saga in a cheeky social media post.The Saints visit their Championship rivals at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday (15:00 BST) and the Hollywood duo did not miss their chance to make light of last season's play-off drama.Southampton were kic
  
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• Davis 'should be wing-back' - Wark

  17-09-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Legendary former Ipswich midfielder John Wark has said Leif Davis "should be a wing-back" because of his attacking prowess, but warned against an England call-up at this stage.The 26-year-old defender has impressed so far this season and his one goal and assist has already equalled his tally from Ipswich's last Premier League campaign in 2024-25.There have been some calls for his performances to be rewarded with a place in Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions squad for the upcoming internat
  
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• Jürgen Klopp prepared to ‘accept the chaos’ in early stages of Germany project

  17-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp prepared to ‘accept the chaos’ in early stages of Germany projectJürgen Klopp has offered the clearest indication yet of what he wants his German national team to look like, while acknowledging that international football will force him to adapt methods refined across more than two decades in club management.The new Bundestrainer named an extraordinary 44-player squad for Germany’s opening four UEFA Nations League fixtures, giving himself an unusually lar
  
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• Hellberg relishing extended international break

  17-09-2026 18:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A longer international break can help the quality of the Championship as well as give new players a chance to acclimatise, according to Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg.This weekend wil be the final games for Championship clubs for three weeks as they take a break while four Nations League fixtures are played but Hellberg is relishing the chance to take stock.Boro have played 10 fixtures in league and cup since their 2025-26 season kicked off on 7 August but, after Saturday's game at Birmin
  
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• Dodgson 'let everyone down' with red card - Clough

  17-09-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Owen Dodgson is on a season-long loan with Mansfield from Stockport [Shutterstock]Mansfield Town boss Nigel Clough says Owen Dodgson needs the use the rest of the season to atone for "letting every down" when he was sent off in their goalless draw with Huddersfield Town.The 23-year-old defender was dismissed for a late lunging tackle he made on Derensili Sanches Fernandes just two minutes after coming on as a half-time substitute on Saturday.Clough described it as a "rash moment and misjudgement
  
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• Real Madrid face worrying Metropolitano record ahead of Atletico derby

  17-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid face worrying Metropolitano record ahead of Atletico derbyReal Madrid face a daunting record this weekend as they travel to the Metropolitano to face Atletico Madrid in La Liga.Los Blancos will arrive at the Metropolitano knowing Jose Mourinho’s first derby since returning to the club comes with an uncomfortable recent history.Madrid have found victories remarkably difficult to secure away to Atletico Madrid in La Liga, turning Sunday’s meeting into another significant ea
  
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• Who can walk tightrope in tantalising London derby?

  17-09-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]London derbies generally run by their own rules. The expectations, the crowd, the sense of proximity – they all add to an air of unpredictability.However, Millwall against West Ham operates on a different level. This match walks a tightrope whenever and wherever it is played. Unlike so many matches involving sides in the capital, this one happens infrequently – the last meeting was 14 years ago.The rivalry, however, is long and tortuous. Even when they are not in t
  
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• 🗣️ Have your say: which new face do you want in Zidane's squad?

  17-09-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ Have your say: which new face do you want in Zidane's squad?The new era is approaching!On Friday at 6 p.m., Zinédine Zidane will unveil his very first squad list as head coach of the France national team.Unsurprisingly, expectations are extremely high for Double Z’s debut at the helm of Les Bleus.Especially since the press is reporting that the new France manager is expected to name an expanded squad, possibly featuring some new faces.Several names who could receiv
  
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• National team boss defends Arsenal player after call-up

  17-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National team boss defends Arsenal player after call-upViktor Gyokeres has been named in Sweden’s squad for the upcoming international break, and Graham Potter has insisted he’s not worried about the striker’s club form.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesSweden confirmed their squad for the September-October international break on Wednesday, and Arsenal’sViktor Gyokeres was included on the list as expected.Gyokeres hasn’t found minutes easy to come by in Arsenal&rsq
  
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• Jürgen Klopp speaks on all 11 new Germany call-ups: “We see something in these lads.”

  17-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp speaks on all 11 new Germany call-ups: “We see something in these lads.”Jürgen Klopp has challenged observers to look beyond individual mistakes when assessing the raft of newcomers included in his first German national-team squad. The new Bundestrainer named 44 players across two separate groups for Germany’s forthcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, including 11 players who had never previously received a senior call-up.Some of the selections are consid
  
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• Andoni Iraola is going to unleash an absolute goal-scoring machine

  17-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola is going to unleash an absolute goal-scoring machineAndoni Iraola is going to bring the best out of a 60-goal machine at Liverpool. The Spaniard doesn't have it easy. He has it very difficult in fact. Iraola is up against a turning tide at Anfield.There's a changing of the guard and Liverpool are now building a new generation.Despite this time of change and spring cleaning, which always take a considerable effort and is never done in one day (or one transfer window) the expectation
  
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• Amorim not at immediate risk of Milan sack despite Cardinale crunch talks

  17-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim not at immediate risk of Milan sack despite Cardinale crunch talksRuben Amorim and Milan owner Gerry Cardinale are due to speak on Thursday afternoon after a disappointing display at home against Benfica in the Europa League on Wednesday night, but the latest updates in Italy suggest that the coach is at no immediate risk of being given the boot five games into the 2026-27 season.Where Amorim stands with Milan ahead of Cardinale talksMilan were beaten 2-0 by Benfica in their first Europa
  
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• The numbers behind Makhanya's strong Rangers start

  17-09-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olwethu Makhanya has arguably been Rangers' standout signing of a busy summer.Having missed the Scottish Premiership opening 1-1 draw with Dundee United and Rangers' first European fixture, the South Africa defender has quickly become indispensable, playing every minute of every game since.In those 10 fixtures, Rangers have kept five clean sheets, including in each of their past three games.Across his five league appearances, former Philadelphia Union player Makhanya has won possession 27 times
  
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• Newcastle players see Jaissle's angry side - can they respond?

  17-09-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matthias Jaissle won a combined six trophies at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli and Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg [Getty Images]Newcastle United players had previously experienced an unhappy Matthias Jaissle in training in the opening weeks of his reign.But the head coach was especially forthright in the away dressing room at Elland Road on Monday.It was a night the visitors suffered a chastening 4-1 defeat against Leeds United."There was all clarity in the room that the learning curve needs to
  
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• FA demands answers from Infantino over World Cup sell-off plan and Balogun red card scandal

  17-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has written to Fifa president Gianni Infantino requesting an independent investigation into plans for private investment in the World Cup and how the disciplinary case of Folarin Balogun was handled, the Press Association understands.The move increases the pressure on Infantino following opposition from three continental confederations to his proposal. The plan aimed to establish a commercial entity to manage Fifa tournaments, including the men’s an
  
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• Campbell focused on derby after US call-up

  17-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion captain George Campbell says he is focused on the Black Country derby against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday (12:00 BST) after earning his second international call-up for the United States.The 25-year-old defender made his debut for the US in January 2025 but missed out on a place in the squad for the World Cup.Mauricio Pochettino's side will play Peru on Saturday, September 26 in Orlando before games against Chile, Mexico and Canada."I tried a lot to try a
  
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• Jurgen Klopp shares his feelings on Florian Wirtz in Germany squad announcement

  17-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp shares his feelings on Florian Wirtz in Germany squad announcementFlorian Wirtz at Liverpool, Why Goals and Assists Are Only Part of the StoryFlorian Wirtz has one assist in five appearances for Liverpool this season and no goals. For a player who cost £116m, that is the number many will go straight to. It is also the easiest way to miss what is actually happening.There is no point pretending the output has been good. It has not. Liverpool need end product from attacking playe
  
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• USMNT roster for big friendlies: Teenager Sullivan in, Pulisic out as Pochettino names youthful squad

  17-09-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino has named his USMNT roster for September and October with Christian Pulisic left out and teenage sensation Cavan Sullivan in amid plenty of intriguing decisions. 13 players who were in the 2026 World Cup are in this 28-man roster, while 12 uncapped players have been named. Sullivan, just 16 years old, is the standout selection. He has been in superb form for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer and is showing glimpses of magic each time he steps on the pitch. Sulliva
  
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• 🚨 Isco, Natan, Francho... XIs in for Real Betis v Getafe

  17-09-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Isco, Natan, Francho... XIs in for Real Betis v GetafeBetis put their excellent start to the league to the test against a Getafe side that is always tough and ambitious. Will the Green-and-Whites claim their fifth league win?Everything starts with the lineups, and they have already been confirmed at La Cartuja stadium.
  Real Betis: Valles; Valentín, Bartra, Ortiz, Facundo; Fornals, Fidalgo; Junior, Parrott, Abde; Antony.Pellegrini has sprung a few surprises and hands starting spo
  
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• Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick stance after Brighton defeat

  17-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick stance after Brighton defeatManchester United Back Michael Carrick Despite Brighton Collapse and Rising Old Trafford PressureManchester United have made an immediate decision on Michael Carrick’s future, and the message from inside Old Trafford is clear. Despite a bruising Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton, growing supporter unrest and an uncomfortable start to the season, the club are continuing to back their head coach.According to TeamTalk, there a
  
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• Pulisic left out of USMNT squad but Musah returns after World Cup snub

  17-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pulisic left out of USMNT squad but Musah returns after World Cup snubThere will be no Christian Pulisic nor Weston McKennie for the USA in the September-October international break, but Milan midfielder Yunus Musah has been called up by Mauricio Pochettino after being left out of his 2026 World Cup squad.The USMNT will be in friendly action against Peru on September 26, against Chile on September 30, Mexico on October 4 and Canada on October 7 in a bumper international break that will last a we
  
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• Barcelona insist goalkeeper’s injury not serious; rest vs Sevilla only as a precaution – report

  17-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona insist goalkeeper’s injury not serious; rest vs Sevilla only as a precaution – reportThere is positive news regarding Joan Garcia after the Barcelona goalkeeper suffered a scare during Wednesday night’s match against Racing Santander.Garcia slipped while attempting to collect a ball near the advertising boards, leaving him with discomfort in his knee. He did not return for the second half, with Wojciech Szczesny taking his place.No cause for alarmGarcia underwent test
  
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• Varfolomeev 'epitomises' Lincoln City - Cohen

  17-09-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Lincoln City head coach Chris Cohen has claimed midfielder Ivan Varfolomeev "epitomises" the club after earning his first senior international call-up.The 22-year-old will have the chance to represent Ukraine in their Nations League campaign during the international break.Varfolomeev was a key component of Lincoln's promotion-winning squad and has made five Championship starts this term."It's just so deserved," Cohen said."There isn't a player that epitomises Lincoln City much more
  
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