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• 'Arsenal game will show where we are at'

  22-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on the early talk of Leeds' chances of qualifying for Europe and whether it is a target for this season following a positive start. Here are some of your comments:John: It's good to be ambitious, but our first target has to be survival. Qualifying for Europe would be great but could cause difficulties in the league next year as we have a pretty small panel of quality players. One step at a time!Pat: Unless we absolutely storm the league this season, I w
  
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• Alarm at Real Madrid, Konaté leaves the France camp injured 🚑

  24-09-2026 09:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alarm at Real Madrid, Konaté leaves the France camp injured 🚑A bad spell for national teams during this international break. Real Madrid center-back, Ibrahima Konaté, has had to leave the France national team camp after suffering a knee injury. The medical staff of the French side confirmed the defender’s physical discomfort after carrying out precautionary medical tests. The player felt pain in the joint during the latest training sessions under the orders of Zinedin
  
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• Xavi praises Hansi Flick’s Barcelona and picks his Ballon d’Or favourite: ‘We also did our bit to help this generation’

  24-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xavi praises Hansi Flick’s Barcelona and picks his Ballon d’Or favourite: ‘We also did our bit to help this generation’Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has praised the work being done by Hansi Flick while reflecting on the role his own coaching spell played in developing the generation now driving the club forward.Speaking to SPORT after taking charge of the Netherlands national team, Xavi discussed Barcelona’s current progress, the emergence of players such
  
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• Report: Chelsea considering moves for two Premier League stars

  24-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea considering moves for two Premier League starsChelsea transfer news: Alex Scott and Adam Wharton emerge as leading January midfield targetsChelsea are already looking closely at their midfield options ahead of the January window, with internal discussions centring on two highly-rated English talents, Alex Scott and Adam Wharton. According to Caught Offside, both players remain firmly under consideration as the club weighs whether to move in mid-season or hold fire until next summ
  
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• Former Real Madrid midfielder rules out Bernabeu return after stunning start: ‘Not thinking about it’

  24-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid midfielder rules out Bernabeu return after stunning start: ‘Not thinking about it’Real Madrid’s academy, La Fabrica, may not produce players for the first team on a regular basis, but many talents go on to make a name for themselves elsewhere in Europe.Nico Paz is the obvious success story, and his growth at Como has been a joy to watch, but there are other lesser-known examples like Chema Andres.The academy graduate made an impression at Stuttgart in the Bun
  
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• 🥐 Aguirre returns, boundless talent... Thursday's 5️⃣ stories

  24-09-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Aguirre returns, boundless talent... Thursday's 5️⃣ storiesThe football day on September 24 comes packed with big names and major news on the benches and in sporting management. From the return of a legendary coach to LALIGA to institutional clashes, as well as the Spanish national team’s youth system and moves in international football, we review the five big talking points from the sports front pages.Javier Aguirre, to Valencia CF’s rescueValencia CF has offi
  
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• Liverpool legend confirms he almost joined Everton in bargain deal

  24-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend confirms he almost joined Everton in bargain dealAndy Robertson Reveals Everton Move That Could Have Changed Liverpool HistoryAndy Robertson’s Liverpool career will be remembered for trophies, relentless running and a remarkable rise from the lower reaches of Scottish football to the summit of the European game. Yet one decision involving £750,000 could have rewritten the entire story.Speaking on Stick To Football, Robertson revealed that Everton attempted to sign hi
  
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• Hibs impressed by Reedijk in manager search - gossip

  24-09-2026 08:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hibs nearing a decision on new coach as Rangers star admits he was ready to move on over the summer...Hibernian are closing in on a new manager after a final round of in-person interviews, with Dutchman Marink Reedijk, 34, emerging as a leading contender. (Edinburgh Evening News)Inter Turku manager Vesa Vasara is unlikely to leave the Finnish club to take over at Hibernian. (Hibs Observer - subscription required)Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin says he was "mentally ready to leave
  
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• Official | Manchester United’s Leny Yoro handed maiden senior France call-up as Ibrahima Konaté pulls out

  24-09-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Manchester United’s Leny Yoro handed maiden senior France call-up as Ibrahima Konaté pulls outManchester United centre-back Leny Yoro (20) has been called up by France national team manager Zinédine Zidane at the 11th hour, the French FA has announced. This the former Lille OSC defender’s maiden senior France call-up. The 20-year-old replaces Real Madrid centre-back Ibrahima Konaté within Zindane’s squad. The Real Madrid defender had to pull out
  
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• Antonio Conte contacted by Manchester United to replace Michael Carrick as head coach

  24-09-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antonio Conte contacted by Manchester United to replace Michael Carrick as head coachAntonio Conte has emerged as a top candidate to become Manchester United’s head coach if Michael Carrick is sacked.According to Calciomercato.it, the Red Devils have placed Conte at the top of their managerial wish list and established initial contacts to assess his availability.Carrick led United to a third-place Premier League finish last season after taking over as interim manager in January.But results
  
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• Charles taking record-breaking price tag in his stride

  24-09-2026 08:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shea Charles completed a move from Southampton to Fulham in the summer [Getty Images]If Shea Charles is feeling a weight of expectation from being the most expensive Northern Ireland footballer ever his demeanour does not betray it.Interviewed by BBC Sport NI before the forthcoming four-game Nations League bonanza, the Fulham midfielder cuts a laid-back but determined figure who is keen to play a key part in helping a young Northern Ireland side continue to build on recent progress.Charles' reco
  
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• Liverpool have signed the new Zlatan Ibrahimovic and he's incredible

  24-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have signed the new Zlatan Ibrahimovic and he's incredibleThe Reds have signed their very own Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and he is something special. It's been a long time since the Swedish star was at the very peak of his powers. At one point in time, Ibrahimovic was an utterly incredible forward.He was unplayable because not only was he very technically gifted and a nimble player, he was also extremely hard-working and tall.His towering figure made him an untraditional 'big' centre-forward.
  
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• Joao Felix picks Barcelona superstar over Mbappe for Ballon d’Or: ‘He has you glued to the screen’

  24-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Felix picks Barcelona superstar over Mbappe for Ballon d’Or: ‘He has you glued to the screen’Former Barcelona and Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix has backed Lamine Yamal to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, placing the Barcelona winger ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane in his personal assessment.Speaking to AS, Felix, now playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, explained that Yamal’s ability to make fans stop and watch separates him from the other leading
  
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• 🗞️ Diomandé, Raphinha, Javier Aguirre... Variety on Thursday's front pages

  24-09-2026 08:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Diomandé, Raphinha, Javier Aguirre... Variety on Thursday's front pagesFootball headlines are being dominated by the debate over Real Madrid’s lineup, Valencia’s signing of Javier Aguirre, the mileage burden on Raphinha, and the feat of the women’s under-20 team. Real Madrid: The Diomande-Vinicius debateMarca’s front page this Thursday leads with a question stirring up Madrid fans: 86% of supporters are demanding Ousmane Diomande be in the startin
  
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• Real Madrid monitoring Bayern Munich wonderkid who has already called Bernabeu move his ‘dream’

  24-09-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid monitoring Bayern Munich wonderkid who has already called Bernabeu move his ‘dream’For a few months now, it has seemed as though, if Real Madrid made a move to sign a Bayern Munich attacker, it would be Michael Olise.The Frenchman was heavily linked with a transfer to the Bernabeu over the course of the summer, but a move did not materialise.Even players like Kylian Mbappe have admitted that any club would love to have Olise in their team, although he refused to campaign
  
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• Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella reveals truth about Barcelona’s interest: ‘My agent received a few calls, but…’

  24-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella reveals truth about Barcelona’s interest: ‘My agent received a few calls, but…’Marc Cucurella has dismissed suggestions that Barcelona seriously tried to sign him this summer, while revealing that he even attempted to convince Rodri to choose Real Madrid before the midfielder eventually moved to Catalonia.Cucurella joined Real Madrid during the summer and has become Jose Mourinho’s first-choice left-back ahead of Alvaro Carreras.
  
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• UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants football fans to be allowed to drink again, but police believe it is irresponsible

  24-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants football fans to be allowed to drink again, but police believe it is irresponsibleUnited Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham has backed the return of alcohol to football stands, but police have warned that scrapping the long-standing ban could create fresh safety concerns.Burnham, an Everton supporter, said football fans were unfairly treated compared with supporters at other sports and suggested the rules could be relaxed on a trial basis.Speaking while trav
  
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• Jude Bellingham set for lucrative new Real Madrid contract

  24-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham set for lucrative new Real Madrid contractJude Bellingham is next in line for a lucrative contract renewal at Real Madrid despite having almost three years remaining on his current deal.The England international joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in 2023 and quickly established himself as one of the most important players for Los Blancos.Bellingham has delivered 49 goals and 36 assists in 148 appearances since joining the 15-time Champions League winners.His current contra
  
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• Joao Felix backs Lamine Yamal to claim the Ballon d’Or ahead of Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe

  24-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Felix backs Lamine Yamal to claim the Ballon d’Or ahead of Harry Kane and Kylian MbappeJoao Felix has backed Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe, insisting the teenager is the player who best embodies football.Felix spoke to AS about his career, his omission from this year’s Ballon d’Or shortlist, and the leading contenders for the prestigious individual prize.The Portugal international played a key role as Al
  
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• Harry Kane: ‘I trust England absentees who have pulled out due to injury’

  24-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane: ‘I trust England absentees who have pulled out due to injury’Harry Kane has backed England’s injury-hit players to put their own well-being first after Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento withdrew from the latest squad.The withdrawals have become a talking point ahead of England’s Nations League campaign, with several key players unavailable for the upcoming fixtures.However, captain Kane has moved to shut down any sugg
  
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• Liverpool star has one last chance to save his career

  24-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star has one last chance to save his careerLiverpool have a lot of players among their ranks. Some have been sent out on loan, some are on the fringes of the first-team and some are regular starters.No matter what role they have at Anfield, they're all important in one way or another and each of them serve a purpose.For example, last season, Lewis Koumas was out on loan in the Championship and now, he's starting games for Liverpool and being used as Alexander Isak's deputy.Thanks to hi
  
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• Is Portugal v Wales on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations League clash

  24-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  International football returns with Wales back in the top tier of the Nations League and facing a difficult test in their A4 group opener against 2025 winners Portugal.Craig Bellamy’s side missed out on the World Cup after heartbreak in a penalty shootout defeat in their play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but their reward for winning League B in 2024 is a return to the top of the Nations League, where they face Cristiano Ronaldo and co.Lionel Messi may have retired from international
  
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• Rodri talks Lamine, Raphinha, Pedri, Flick, Real Madrid, Florentino Perez, Ballon d’Or

  24-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri talks Lamine, Raphinha, Pedri, Flick, Real Madrid, Florentino Perez, Ballon d’OrBarcelona midfielder Rodri has revealed that Real Madrid’s attempts to sign him made his decision to join Barcelona harder, but ultimately Barça’s sporting project convinced him.In an interview with COPE, the Spain international opened up on his move, the recent Madrid derby and several Barcelona-related topics. His comments also offered a glimpse into his early experience und
  
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• Barcelona star Rodri agrees with Real Madrid over Kang-in Lee red card: ‘I don’t think anyone would deny that’

  24-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star Rodri agrees with Real Madrid over Kang-in Lee red card: ‘I don’t think anyone would deny that’Real Madrid played a controversial Madrid derby to close out club football just before the international break, losing 2-1 in a game marred by refereeing controversy.Los Blancos’ anger over the refereeing in their derby defeat has received some unexpected support from Barcelona midfielder Rodri.That said, the Spain international disagreed with suggestions that ref
  
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• Controversial head-chop celebration has consequences! German talent banned

  24-09-2026 07:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Controversial head-chop celebration has consequences! German talent bannedWhile Paris Brunner is currently preparing for Saturday’s match against Latvia with Germany’s U21 national team, he received news of a suspension in Ligue 1.The 20-year-old forward has been handed a retrospective ban for his obscene celebration during AS Monaco’s 1-1 draw in Strasbourg. For his throat-slitting gesture, he was given a two-match suspension by the league association LFP, along with a further
  
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• Manchester United announce seventh annual loss in latest financial record

  24-09-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United announce seventh annual loss in latest financial recordManchester United finished third in the 2025/26 Premier League season while recording their lowest wage bill in six years, The Athletic reports.United spent £302 million on wages during the year, down £11.3m from the previous season and four percent overall.It is the club’s lowest wage bill since 2019/20, which was heavily affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.The reduction is a mark of the INEOS era under min
  
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• Calhanoglu-Inter, goodbye? Juve-Inacio, Napoli-Italiano latest ☀️

  24-09-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calhanoglu-Inter, goodbye? Juve-Inacio, Napoli-Italiano latest ☀️The league is on pause and will remain so for about twenty days. So the transfer market is back in focus, with behind-the-scenes stories on missed signings, future renewals, and possible surprises in January.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!These are some of the topics being discussed this morning. Let’s look at the most interesting ones.
  
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• Premier League managers who could be sacked during the international break

  24-09-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League managers who could be sacked during the international breakThe first international break of the season is upon us, as players head off around the globe to represent their national teams.Premier League action will not resume until October 10th.Not all top-flight managers will be able to rest and relax during this period because of the fear of an early sacking.Below we have listed a few names who could be dismissed before club football returns next month.Roberto De ZerbiIt would not
  
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• Dybala’s top start: the Argentine leads in many Serie A statistics

  24-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala’s top start: the Argentine leads in many Serie A statisticsPaulo Dybala started the season by lighting up the pitch with his play. The Argentine star played in every game before the break: five in Serie A and one in the Champions League. The number 21 was Gasperini’s third most used outfield player, after Cristante and Hermoso, an unpredictable statistic. Yet Gasperini’s treatment is working because Dybala is having fun, running, always playing, and creating danger for h
  
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• De Roon 100% fit to start for Roma in coming weeks

  24-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Roon 100% fit to start for Roma in coming weeksMarten De Roon is the spokesman for Gasperini’s football. No player knows the Roma manager better, having played 361 games for him, scoring 19 goals and 26 assists. No one in the world has played more matches under the general from Grugliasco. The Dutch midfielder is taking advantage of the break to get back into form and be a versatile player in midfield. The 1991-born midfielder is destined to carve out a significant role for himself in G
  
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