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• 'A sickening way to drop points' - Davies

  19-09-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Birmingham City boss Chris Davies spoke to BBC WM after seeing his side denied a victory by a late Middlsbrough goal in the 2-2 draw at St Andrew's.For a written selection of his quotes, click here.All the latest Birmingham City news
  
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• 📹 Uruguayan league sees ABSURD comeback, three goals in five minutes

  21-09-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  📹 Uruguayan league sees ABSURD comeback, three goals in five minutesA 2–0 lead can be dangerous even until the 89th minute.This Sunday, Nacional of Montevideo beat Defensor 3–2 after scoring three times in just over five minutes in the closing moments of the match.Watch the goals and highlights from the game:Maxi Gómez scored Nacional’s first two goals to level the match.Then Francisco Calvo scored with a header in the 93rd minute to complete the comeback.The spe
  
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• Seven major changes Hansi Flick has made at Barcelona since the start of the season

  21-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Seven major changes Hansi Flick has made at Barcelona since the start of the seasonBarcelona’s perfect start to the season has not happened by accident, as Hansi Flick has refined several aspects this season, with the German introducing a series of principles that have helped create a more competitive and flexible squad.Indeed, Flick already had a clear footballing identity when he took charge, guiding the club to five trophies during his managerial career. This season, however, Flick
  
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• Monaco’s Denis Zakaria withdraws from Switzerland squad

  21-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Monaco’s Denis Zakaria withdraws from Switzerland squadAS Monaco captain Denis Zakaria (29) has been forced to withdraw from the Switzerland squad for the international break, as confirmed on Monday. 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 The captain was withdrawn in the 76th minute of the encounter and was replaced by academy product Pape Cabral.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 a mixed zone interview attended by Get French Football News post-match, the S
  
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• 'It felt like the end' - reaction to Williams sacking

  21-09-2026 15:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  Luke Williams was dismissed by Peterborough United on Saturday after 11 months in charge [Getty Images]Peterborough United's poor start to the season saw manager Luke Williams sacked after their 2-0 defeat at home by fellow League One strugglers Doncaster Rovers.Williams was relieved of his duties after the full-time whistle, the club's fifth league match without a victory, which left them second-bottom of the third tier table.After United's thumping 5-1 win at Watford in the EFL Cup last month,
  
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• Top 10 best performing Italy players in Serie A Week 5: Frosinone steal the show

  21-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Top 10 best performing Italy players in Serie A Week 5: Frosinone steal the showFrosinone goalkeeper Lorenzo Palmisani was rated as the best-performing Italy player during the most recent round of Serie A fixtures, but the 22-year-old is not part of Roberto Mancini’s national team squad for the upcoming September-October international break.All 20 Serie A sides were in action over the weekend, the fifth round of 2026-27 Serie A fixtures. Roma, Inter and Lazio remain unbeaten and level on 1
  
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• Rafael Leao already facing same Galatasaray criticism that saw Milan cut ties

  21-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafael Leao already facing same Galatasaray criticism that saw Milan cut tiesRafael Leao is already facing much of the same criticism with Galatasaray that prompted his departure from Milan, as Filippo Galli notes ‘perhaps his talent doesn’t go beyond that level.’The striker arrived at Milan from LOSC in 2019 as a young talent with great promise, but left seven years later having simply never delivered on it.There were flashes of brilliance, though a chronic lack of consistency
  
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• Former QPR and Antwerp forward not willing to come out of retirement for Suriname

  21-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former QPR and Antwerp forward not willing to come out of retirement for SurinameTjaronn Chery has confirmed, via NEC Nijmegen, that he will not be coming out of international retirement for Suriname. The former QPR and Antwerp man did come out of international retirement to try and help Suriname make the 2026 World Cup. Once the nation missed out, Chery returned to international retirement. The sides new head coach, Henk Fraser, approached the former QPR fan favourite, but he stated that he wil
  
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• 'Mistakes were punished' in 'breathtaking' game

  21-09-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Although Sunderland's players trudged off the Etihad Stadium pitch with zero points to add to their league total, they had arguably helped produce the game of the season so far.BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes said: "We witnessed a classic. Breathtaking. Breathless. You couldn't take your eye off this game."Meanwhile, former Black Cats defender Gary Bennett described Manchester City's 5-3 victory as "a great advert for the Premier League" and "two teams going at it with q
  
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• Fuseini brings Rams hope of a revival

  21-09-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Sometimes in football there are moments where drawing feels like winning.Derby have had a disappointing start to the season so far, winning only one game out of a possible eight, drawing twice, and losing five.The Rams' position in the league table going into the first international break of the season isn't ideal, despite it probably being a fair reflection of how they have performed in both boxes so far this campaign, with a minus seven goal difference only backing that up.E
  
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• ‘I think there’s always something to argue about’ – Kylian Mbappé on alleged tensions with Ousmane Dembélé

  21-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I think there’s always something to argue about’ – Kylian Mbappé on alleged tensions with Ousmane DembéléTheir respective comments had been the subject of much discussion in recent weeks. In a recent interview with France Football about the upcoming Ballon d’Or ceremony, Kylian Mbappé (27) took the opportunity to explain that he had always been perceived as “the chosen one”, whereas his team-mate and friend Ousmane Demb&eacut
  
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• 'Gutted we couldn't win for fans' - Neil

  21-09-2026 14:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Millwall boss Alex Neil spoke to BBC Radio London after his side's 2-2 draw with rivals West Ham in the Championship on Saturday.For the match report, click here, and to hear more from the Millwall camp, subscribe to the club's feed on BBC Sounds.
  
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• Real Madrid superstar’s position in team at risk as Mourinho’s patience wears thin

  21-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar’s position in team at risk as Mourinho’s patience wears thinIn a season that is already starting to create doubts among Real Madrid faithful, Vinicius Jr. has perhaps been the biggest disappointment so far.After signing a lucrative contract renewal in the summer, the Brazilian international has barely offered any returns, racking up only one goal in eight competitive matches.And it appears his place in the side is now under genuine threat.Mourinho’s patien
  
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• Former Red suggests Liverpool star can’t be in the team at the moment

  21-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Red suggests Liverpool star can’t be in the team at the momentCarragher raises Wirtz concerns as Liverpool face a difficult midfield decisionLiverpool can collect points without finding all the answers. For Jamie Carragher, that distinction sits at the heart of the debate surrounding Florian Wirtz, a player whose ability on the ball has yet to settle questions about his influence.Speaking on the Jamie Carragher podcast, in the supplied transcript recorded at Bournemouth’s Vita
  
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• Arsenal player withdraws from international duty with injury

  21-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal player withdraws from international duty with injuryDeclan Rice has become one of five players to withdraw from the England squad due to injury, with the Arsenal midfielder returning to his club.Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesEngland have confirmed that five players who were originally called up to Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the upcoming break have since withdrawn, with Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice among them.Rice joins Newcastle United’s Tino Livramento, Chelsea’s Co
  
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• Declan Rice and Cole Palmer lead five withdrawals from England squad

  21-09-2026 14:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice and Cole Palmer lead the withdrawals from Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad since the World Cup, with Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner receiving call-ups. Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento have also pulled out of the squad for the Nations League games against Spain, Czech Republic and Croatia due to injuries. Palmer, who was recalled by Tuchel last week after he was left out of England’s squad for the World Cup, is reportedly dealing with a small mus
  
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• Neto tipped for Juventus return as free agent after nine years

  21-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neto tipped for Juventus return as free agent after nine yearsA familiar face to Serie A viewers is emerging as the favourite free agent to join Juventus, as former Juve, Fiorentina and Arsenal goalkeeper Neto is tipped to sign.The Bianconeri found themselves suddenly scrambling for a new shot-stopper, after Kamil Grabara was ruled out for at least four to six months by a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee.TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 17: Kamil Grabara and Nick Woltemade of Juventus a
  
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• Juventus likely to face sanctions after failing to observe minute’s silence for Mazzola

  21-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus likely to face sanctions after failing to observe minute’s silence for MazzolaReports in Italy indicate that Juventus are likely to face punishment after a section of their supporters failed to respectfully observe a minute’s silence in remembrance of Inter and Italy legend Sandro Mazzola.Juventus expected to be punished after failing to respect Mazzola tributeMazzola, widely considered one of the greatest Italian footballers of all time, died at the age of 83 on Saturday.MI
  
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• Which Premier League managers could be sacked during the international break?

  21-09-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League is entering a three-week hiatus for the first international break of the season, but not all managers will be able to particularly enjoy their extended period of rest and relaxation.Five games into the new campaign, a number of bosses feel at risk of an early axing - some more than others - after heavy summer spending has so far failed to translate into results.A staggering 11 top-flight clubs have a manager that was appointed in 2026 but that number could yet increase in a ye
  
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• Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buy historic pub next to Wrexham’s stadium

  21-09-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham’s celebrity co-owners have bought the historic pub situated adjacent to the Racecourse Ground, which features prominently in the award-winning series Welcome to Wrexham.Fronted by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Wrexham's ownership described buying The Turf as a "continuation of the strategy to protect the future of the club and its interests by ring fencing key areas related to the life of the club."Originally named the Turf Hotel, the pub holds historical import
  
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• Uruguay window in doubt as Fede Valverde awaits ankle tests

  21-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay window in doubt as Fede Valverde awaits ankle testsReal Madrid issued an official medical update on Fede Valverde on September 20, confirming severe trauma to the midfielder’s left ankle following the derby defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Uruguayan finished the match despite the knock, meaning the immediate picture is one of uncertainty rather than a confirmed spell on the sidelines.Valverde picked up the injury during the 2-1 loss at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, a result that cont
  
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• Rangers take 'amazing feeling' into international break - Naderi

  21-09-2026 14:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers will carry the "awesome" feeling of back-to-back derby victories through the international break, says Parkhead hero Ryan Naderi.The German striker, 23, scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Rangers moved to within two points of their rivals at the top of the Scottish Premiership, having knocked Celtic out of the League Cup a week earlier.His all-round game was impressive as he led Rangers' press, ran channels and linked play, in addition to his tidy first-time finish."It's aweso
  
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• Official | PSG’s Maghnes Akliouche to replace Warren Zaïre-Emery in France squad

  21-09-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | PSG’s Maghnes Akliouche to replace Warren Zaïre-Emery in France squadParis Saint-Germain forward Maghnes Akliouche (24) replaces his club team-mate Warren Zaïre-Emery (20) in the France squad, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Monday.Suffering from an adductor injury, Zaïre-Emery – who started last night’s ‘Classique’ match, which Les Rouge et Bleus won 2-1 against Olympique de Marseille – has been ruled out of joining
  
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• Atalanta confirm Kossounou serious injury, out for at least 4-6 weeks

  21-09-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta confirm Kossounou serious injury, out for at least 4-6 weeksAtalanta will be without Odilon Kossounou for at least a month after he was diagnosed with fairly serious lesion to the femoral bicep.The defender had been ruled out of last night’s 2-0 Serie A defeat to Juventus after sustaining the injury in training.However, the extent of the damage was only confirmed following in-depth medical tests this afternoon.Kossounou setback for AtalantaBERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 07: Keinan D
  
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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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• Mbappe admits Real Madrid took a “step backwards” after Atletico defeat: ‘It was very tough’

  21-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe admits Real Madrid took a “step backwards” after Atletico defeat: ‘It was very tough’Kylian Mbappe has admitted Real Madrid’s defeat to Atletico Madrid was a “step backwards”, but the French forward has urged his teammates to respond through their performances rather than become consumed by the derby’s refereeing controversy.Speaking to AS, Mbappe reflected on the 2-1 defeat and acknowledged the frustration inside the Real Madrid camp. 
  
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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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• Mancini’s press conference: Every word Italy coach said on Day 1

  21-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini’s press conference: Every word Italy coach said on Day 1This 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 pa
  
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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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