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• 'Alonso needs to find solutions quickly'

  13-09-2026 13:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sitting just a few rows behind Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, it was clear to see that he's still trying to find the answers when it comes to making this free-scoring side into a more solid team.It was difficult not to have sympathy for Jorrel Hato, who had a nightmare first-half with some schoolboy defending to allow Hull City to equalise. It was no surprise to see him replaced at the break.Even after that though, the Blues back-line looked nervous and the fans seemed nervy every time Hull City p
  
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• Celtic face Chambers competition - gossip

  14-09-2026 08:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic and Championship clubs in England are eyeing a move for Liverpool defender Luke Chambers, 22, in January. (Football Insider)Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard took in the Ibrox side's 3-0 Premier Sports Cup home win over Celtic on Sunday. (Glasgow Times)And Gerrard and was pictured with some of the players he had under his charge in Glasgow. (Sun)Hearts defender Stephen Kingsley, 32, savours a busy fixture schedule in and around the club's Scottish League Cup semi-final, in which Hiber
  
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• Eric Garcia pinpoints Barcelona’s biggest problem after Levante win: ‘We made the match harder on ourselves’

  14-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eric Garcia pinpoints Barcelona’s biggest problem after Levante win: ‘We made the match harder on ourselves’Eric Garcia returned to Barcelona’s starting line-up against Levante and came away from the 4-2 victory with a clear warning that they cannot afford to give opponents a way back into matches.The defender was back after missing the Champions League meeting with Feyenoord through a suspension carried over from last season. He also had to play with a face mask fol
  
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• 🥐 Shockwaves at Mestalla, row in Manchester... Monday's 5️⃣ stories

  14-09-2026 08:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Shockwaves at Mestalla, row in Manchester... Monday's 5️⃣ storiesEuropean football delivers a matchday packed with goals, authority at the top of the table, and dramatic moves in the boardroom. From FC Barcelona’s untouchable lead to the institutional turmoil at Mestalla, we review the five major headlines shaping the day’s sporting agenda.Perfect Barça to strengthen their leadFC Barcelona continue their strong start to the season after beating Levante 2
  
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• €25m Real Madrid deal moves forward closer to Liverpool

  14-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  €25m Real Madrid deal moves forward closer to LiverpoolLiverpool didn’t get the reinforcements they might have wished for on the right wing and up top in summer. Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz were both recruited as wide forward - but each of them prefers to play from the left. That means Andoni Iraola lacks a player with that Mohamed Salah profile - a left-footed, right-sided attacker.And what about up front? The Anfield side are without Hugo Ekitike until Christmas or the New Year
  
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• 🗞️ Barça full house, Mestalla heats up... Monday's front pages

  14-09-2026 08:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Barça full house, Mestalla heats up... Monday's front pagesThe sports front pages this Monday, September 14 are dominated by FC Barcelona’s unstoppable run at the top of LaLiga, Atlético de Madrid’s emphatic thrashing to keep pace, and the institutional shake-up at Mestalla with the dismissal of Carlos Corberán.Perfect Barça and Atlético’s statement winSport and Mundo Deportivo lead with the same main headline: "15 out of 15"
  
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• Watch: Levante honour Barcelona’s World Cup winners before kick-off

  14-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Levante honour Barcelona’s World Cup winners before kick-offLevante paid tribute to Barcelona’s World Cup-winning contingent before the two sides met at the Ciutat de Valencia, putting club rivalries aside to celebrate the players who had helped Spain lift the biggest prize in international football.Levante organised a special guard of honour for Barcelona’s international stars, following the example set by Elche earlier in the season. The gesture offered a warm rec
  
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• Real Madrid are scoring for fun but Barcelona’s frightening start sends an early warning

  14-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid are scoring for fun but Barcelona’s frightening start sends an early warningReal Madrid have started the new season with plenty of goals, but Barcelona’s numbers underline just how demanding the title race could become.Jose Mourinho’s leading attackers have combined effectively through six matches, yet Barça are currently operating at a completely different level under Hansi Flick.Madrid’s four main attacking superstars have produced 22 direct goal cont
  
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• Prove you're worth a contract Liverpool tell £400k per week superstar

  14-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Prove you're worth a contract Liverpool tell £400k per week superstarLiverpool last summer cleared off several top earners from the wage bill. £400k per week forward Mohamed Salah left on a free transfer with Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate also among the big wage earners who departed.That gave Andoni Iraola some wiggle room in the squad - adding Bradley Barcola on a wallet-busting deal from Paris Saint-Germain and renewing Dominik Szoboszlai’s contract.But squad planning is
  
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• Jose Mourinho settles on preferred Real Madrid defence for Atletico derby – report

  14-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho settles on preferred Real Madrid defence for Atletico derby – reportJose Mourinho is already shaping his plans for Real Madrid’s upcoming derby against Atletico Madrid, with the Portuguese coach making early tactical preparations.Los Blancos returned to winning ways with a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano and have emerged victorious in all but one of the games they have played so far this season.Madrid have Elche up next in La Liga before facing their first major test this s
  
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• Ferguson-esque Neil 'ran the show' for Rangers

  14-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dan Neil scored twice for Rangers as they reached the last four of the Scottish League Cup [Getty Images]There were shades of Barry Ferguson in Dan Neil's performance on Sunday as Rangers stormed into the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals at Celtic's expense.That was the verdict of Ferguson's former team-mate at Ibrox, Peter Lovenkrands, who was blown away by the former Sunderland midfielder after he scored twice in the 3-0 win. "Dan Neil ran the show from the start," Lovenkrands said on BBC Radio
  
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• Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal explains why he deserves the Ballon d’Or: ‘Everyone who watches knows’

  14-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal explains why he deserves the Ballon d’Or: ‘Everyone who watches knows’Lamine Yamal has made his case for the Ballon d’Or in typically confident fashion, naming himself alongside Kylian Mbappe as one of the two players he believes stand above the rest this year.The Barcelona forward made the claim in a preview of his upcoming interview with Universo Valdano, shortly after scoring twice against Valencia. With the Ballon d’Or ceremon
  
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• Enzo Maresca made the ideal halftime substitution that helped Manchester City beat Manchester United

  14-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca made the ideal halftime substitution that helped Manchester City beat Manchester UnitedManchester City entered halftime of yesterday’s Manchester derby level nil-all with Manchester United. City were reduced to ten men when Phil Foden was sent off for kicking out at Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. Despite the game state that confronted his team, Enzo Maresca believed that City could leave Old Trafford with all three points. He made a bold halftime substitution when
  
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• Euro giants line up shock bid for Liverpool defender

  14-09-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Euro giants line up shock bid for Liverpool defenderNew Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has opted to let several young players stay and fight to prove themselves for his opening campaign in charge. The likes of James McConnell and Trey Nyoni have remained on Merseyside - for now at least - in order to bulk out the Basque tactico’s ranks.And one other player the 44-year-old has taken a shining to is Luke Chambers.Luke Chambers future up in the airAmid a defensive crisis during preseason
  
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• Two Manchester City midfielders were absolutely pivotal to City’s famous win over Manchester United

  14-09-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Manchester City midfielders were absolutely pivotal to City’s famous win over Manchester UnitedManchester City got heroic performances from every single player on the pitch in their 1-0 win over Manchester United yesterday following Phil Foden’s red card in the 23rd minute at Old Trafford. City’s win saw them make it four wins from four in the Premier League and it was their fifth consecutive win in all competitions to start the 2026-27 season. Yesterday’s win in the
  
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• Lamine Yamal includes Kylian Mbappe in Ballon d’Or claim: “We are the two best”

  14-09-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal includes Kylian Mbappe in Ballon d’Or claim: “We are the two best”Next month, Real Madrid could get their latest Ballon d’Or winner. Having agonisingly missed out with Vinicius Junior in 2024, there is confidence that Kylian Mbappe will claim the award when France Football hand it out on the 26th of October.Mbappe has a strong case, having won the top scorer awards in La Liga, Champions League and 2026 World Cup. He racked up 42 goals and seven assists for Re
  
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• Vinicius Junior, Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva | Everything we learned from Real Madrid 4-1 Rayo Vallecano

  14-09-2026 03:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Junior, Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva | Everything we learned from Real Madrid 4-1 Rayo VallecanoReal Madrid are up to 2nd in the La Liga standings after a 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, with goals from Kylian Mbappe (x2), Alvaro Carreras and Jude Bellingham. Jose Mourinho’s side were made to work for their win, especially in the second half, but it was a job well done in front of their supporters.Is Vinicius Junior trying too hard to appease Real Madrid fans?One goal
  
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• ✍️ Marcelo Gallardo takes over a Brazil rival: the details

  14-09-2026 03:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✍️ Marcelo Gallardo takes over a Brazil rival: the detailsEcuador’s national team announced Marcelo Gallardo as its new head coach for the 2030 World Cup cycle.The River Plate idol will take charge of "La Tri" following the dismissal of fellow Argentine Sebastián Beccacece, who left the position after the team’s elimination in the second round of the 2026 World Cup against Mexico (2-0).At 50, Gallardo is taking over only the fifth team of his coaching career.The A
  
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• Off to a good start! Renato hints at Grêmio return, then deletes post 💡

  14-09-2026 02:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Off to a good start! Renato hints at Grêmio return, then deletes post 💡Grêmio will soon announce Renato Gaúcho as their new head coach for the remainder of the 2026 season, following the dismissal of Portuguese manager Luís Castro.But the Tricolor idol and 63-year-old coach already “beat” the club to it with a message on social media.In a story on his Instagram profile, Renato Portaluppi posted a photo wearing a Grêmio shirt alongside his daugh
  
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• Good start! Renato announces Grêmio return, then deletes post 💡

  14-09-2026 02:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Good start! Renato announces Grêmio return, then deletes post 💡Grêmio is set to announce Renato Gaúcho as the new head coach for the remainder of the 2026 season in the coming days.But the Tricolor idol and 63-year-old coach already “beat” the club to it with a message on social media.In a story on his Instagram profile, Renato Portaluppi posted a photo wearing a Grêmio shirt alongside his daughter Carol, with the announcement: "Hi, Grêmio fans!
  
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• Premier League refereeing body admits 'an error of judgment' in Man City's game-winning goal over Manchester United

  14-09-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League's refereeing association has admitted that it made "an error of judgment" in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday, according to a statement shared with multiple reporters.Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref), the body that oversees officials in English football, released a statement on Sunday clarifying that Erling Haaland's game-winner should have been subject to an on-field offsides review.Per Pro Ref, Haaland was onside for his goal, but the positi
  
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• Premier League refereeing body admits 'an error of judgement' in Man City's game-winning goal over Manchester United

  14-09-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League’s refereeing association has admitted that it made “an error of judgement” in Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday, according to a statement shared with multiple reporters.Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref), the body that oversees officials in English football, released a statement on Sunday clarifying that Erling Haaland’s game-winner should have been subject to an on-field offsides review.Per Pro Ref, Haaland was onsi
  
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• Mbappe Gets A Perfect 10 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Rayo Vallecano

  14-09-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe Gets A Perfect 10 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Rayo VallecanoReal Madrid welcomed Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure all three points at home in La Liga. Los Blancos made a bright start to the game and scored the opener in the 14th minute thanks to Kylian Mbappe’s penalty. Alvaro Carreras doubled his team’s advantage just three minutes later. Jude Bellingham made it 3-0 to Real Madrid in the 35th minute a
  
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• West Ham Receive Injury Boost That Shocks Fans: Why Do They Need Him Back?

  14-09-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham Receive Injury Boost That Shocks Fans: Why Do They Need Him Back?West Ham United have received a timely boost with Tomas Soucek back in team training after nearly three months out with an ankle ligament injury. The 31-year-old Czech international suffered the injury during his country’s World Cup group meeting with Mexico in June, leaving Nuno Espirito Santo without a senior midfield presence early in West Ham’s promotion push.According to an exclusive report by Sam Tabuteau
  
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• Trinity Rodman catches end of boyfriend Ben Shelton's US Open final loss, hours after end of Washington Spirit game in DC

  14-09-2026 01:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman has proven that she will go to extra lengths to support boyfriend Ben Shelton — even seemingly impossible travel.On Sunday, Rodman managed to balance a Spirit game with Shelton’s appearance in the US Open final, despite the two events taking place near simultaneously, more than 200 miles apart.Unfortunately, neither Rodman or Shelton got the win on Sunday: The Spirit finished with a stunning 3-0 loss to the 13th-place Boston Legacy, while Shelton
  
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• Rangers’ Defender Exit Sparks Major McInnes Concern: Was This The Right Defensive Call For The Club?

  14-09-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers’ Defender Exit Sparks Major McInnes Concern: Was This The Right Defensive Call For The Club?Rangers have agreed a deal that will take their 29-year-old Scotland international centre-back John Souttar to Aris in Greece, with the player expected to fly out on Sunday, September 13, to complete the move. The Greek club have reportedly agreed terms with Rangers and plans to hand him a three-year contract after his arrival. Aheed Abrar of Ibrox News reported the agreement on September 10
  
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• 📊 So much drama in every point! Check the updated Brasileirão table

  14-09-2026 01:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 So much drama in every point! Check the updated Brasileirão tableMatchday 27 of the 2026 Brasileirão is practically over, following the conclusion of this Sunday’s (13) two matches.For the official wrap-up, only Bahia vs. Remo remains, at Arena Fonte Nova, this Monday (14), at 8 p.m. (Brasília time).The day began with a flurry of goals between Mirassol and Vitória, in the interior of São Paulo state, which ended 2-2 on the scoreboard at Mai&atil
  
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• Intelligence & resilience key in statement win for Maresca's Man City - Murphy

  14-09-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]If you go to Old Trafford in a derby, go down to 10 men in the first 25 minutes and still come away with a 1-0 victory, it tells you a lot about your players.Sunday's result was a statement win for Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca, who got his tactics spot on, but his team's performance will have showed him exactly what they are about.I am talking about the mentality, discipline, organisation and energy you need in order to get a result when things go wrong for you like that in a
  
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• 📹 Fla beat Corinthians with late goal, regain Brasileirão lead

  14-09-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Fla beat Corinthians with late goal, regain Brasileirão leadUnder heavy rain at a packed Maracanã, Flamengo beat Corinthians 2-1 this Sunday (13) in a match valid for round 27 of the 2026 Brasileirão.Timão fielded a reserve side, focused on its Conmebol Libertadores match in midweek.Rubro-Negro, which did not have that concern because of its solid advantage in the international quarterfinal tie, came out all guns blazing against the São Paulo side.In
  
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• 📹 Fla beat Corinthians late to retake Brasileirão lead

  14-09-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Fla beat Corinthians late to retake Brasileirão leadUnder heavy rain in a packed Maracanã, Flamengo beat Corinthians 2-1 this Sunday (13) in a match valid for round 27 of the 2026 Brasileirão.Timão fielded a reserve team, focused on its Conmebol Libertadores match in midweek.Rubro-Negro, which did not have that concern because it holds a solid advantage in its international quarterfinal tie, went all out against the São Paulo side.In that scenario, th
  
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