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• 'Beating Forest is enormous for Coventry self-belief'

  23-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]European football commentator Kevin Hatchard says Coventry would be in "a very different scenario" going into the extended international break had they not secured their first win of the season by beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 on Saturday.It was the Sky Blues' first goal and win in the Premier League since 2001 and ensured Frank Lampard's side moved off the bottom of the table."The win at Forest is enormous because to go into that international break on a high is really important,"
  
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• Burnham ally warns PM over bringing back drinking in football stands

  24-09-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A proposal to repeal the ban on consuming alcohol in football stands could jeopardise improvements in fan behaviour, a close ally of Andy Burnham has cautioned.The Prime Minister had stated that supporters of English men’s football are subject to unfair restrictions, noting that spectators watching other sports are permitted to drink during matches.Enacted during the peak of concerns over hooliganism in the 1980s, the restriction applies across the top five tiers of the English men's game
  
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• How Lowry is trying to 'shift narrative' and prove his critics wrong

  24-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Lazy. Think he's Billy big time. Full of himself."Alex Lowry is well aware of the opinions some people have of him - but is determined to "shift the narrative".The midfielder, now beginning to flourish with Motherwell, has become accustomed to intense scrutiny after rising through the Rangers ranks as a creative player of promise.As he bids to fulfil his undoubted potential, Lowry has come off social media and learned to block out distractions."I think it was coming through at Rangers and there
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Premier League reveal nominees for September Player of the Month

  24-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Premier League reveal nominees for September Player of the MonthEight players have been nominated for the September Premier League Player of the Month award.Hull winger Mohamed Belloumi, Leeds United full-back Jayden Bogle, Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross, Liverpool forward Alexander Isak, Liverpool defender Jérémy Jacquet, Brighton striker Charalampos Kostoulas, Brentford forward Kevin Schade and Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo make up the shortlist.Isa
  
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• Mancini has two personnel decisions to make ahead of second Italy debut

  24-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini has two personnel decisions to make ahead of second Italy debutItaly get their 2026-27 Nations League campaign underway with a visit from Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico on Friday evening, and the majority of the pre-match reports on Thursday agree that there are two personnel doubts ahead of Roberto Mancini’s second Azzurri debut.Mancini, who was called back in for a second spell in charge of the Italy national team following the departure of Gennaro Gattuso earlier this year, has
  
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• FFF President Philippe Diallo: ‘French football needs a Marseille competing at the top of the table.’

  24-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FFF President Philippe Diallo: ‘French football needs a Marseille competing at the top of the table.’The President of the FFF, Philippe Diallo, has toldLa Provencethat French football needs an Olympique de Marseille side “competing at the top of the table.”OM were the first French side to ever win the UEFA Champions League, and whilst in recent years, they have continued to challenge at the top, frequently qualifying for the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa Leagu
  
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• Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual agreement after latest heart scare

  24-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual agreement after latest heart scareChristian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual agreement after a difficult few months, the club have confirmed.The 34-year-old midfielder signed a two-year deal when he first joined the club in the summer of 2025.His contract was due to run until next summer, but both parties agreed to terminate the deal because Eriksen wanted to return to Denmark to be closer to his family.Eriksen has not played since he collapsed du
  
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• Arsenal 27yo’s new contract is now imminent

  24-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 27yo’s new contract is now imminentDeclan Rice’s Arsenal contract extension is now considered to be imminent, and Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz could be the next up.Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that a new contract for Declan Rice is ‘really, really close’, if not ‘imminent’.It’s just a case of sorting the final details now, and sending the paperwork to the lawyers to give the green light for the announcement. But Roma
  
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• Expect bumps in the road after Pompey's 'OK' start

  24-09-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]"OK". I would not want to encourage managers to give one-word answers in interviews but that from John Mousinho summed up Portsmouth's start to the season pretty well.Eight points from seven matches is certainly no more than OK. Especially given it has been a straightforward set of fixtures, nicely spread out. Both the level of opposition and the scheduling are more challenging in October and November.There are question marks over the team. On paper conceding 10 goals in seven games is a de
  
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• Vinicius Junior determined to rediscover his best form after Real Madrid struggles

  24-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Junior determined to rediscover his best form after Real Madrid strugglesVinicius Junior has remained one of the main talking points at Real Madrid during the opening stretch of the 2026-27 season, but not for good reason. The Brazilian forward has struggled to get to his best form, and continues to underwhelm with his performances.So far, he has scored only a single goal in eight appearances, though he has also provided three assists. However, it is clear that the forward’s influ
  
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• Has Arsenal been figured out? Three big questions after Brighton’s upset

  24-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal were overrun by Brighton in a 3-0 loss this past weekend.Photograph: Simon Dack/TPI/ShutterstockBefore this past weekend, Arsenal had not lost in the Premier League since April. Nine straight league wins had been enough to crown the Gunners as champions at the end of last season and firmly establish them as the team to beat early this season.Against Brighton on Saturday, though, the team to beat were beaten. Thoroughly.Arsenal weren’t just pecked by the Seagulls. They were pressed
  
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• Kevin De Bruyne looking to hand over responsibility to the next generation

  24-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin De Bruyne looking to hand over responsibility to the next generationKevin De Bruyne has been talking to the media ahead of Belgium’s clash with Italy in the Nations League. The Napoli midfielder stated how, unlike Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, he had no thoughts about skipping the Nations League matches. Instead, De Bruyne revealed how he hopes to be part of the transition to the new generation of Belgian football talent. De Bruyne said ‘I want to be here and help th
  
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• Gianni Infantino vows to do ‘what is right for the game’ amid calls for Fifa chief to quit

  24-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following a promise to launch an independent review of Fifa’s governance, president Gianni Infantino has stated he has "never been more determined and committed" to doing "what is right for the game".Infantino has come under intense scrutiny, notably from European governing body Uefa, after details of a proposed private investment vehicle to manage the World Cup and other tournaments were disclosed by The Times in July.Through US court petitions, Uefa is demanding access to files relating
  
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• Report: Aston Villa set to open contract talks with key star

  24-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa set to open contract talks with key starAston Villa Open Emi Buendia Contract Talks After 2026 Return to FormAston Villa have moved to reward Emi Buendia after a sharp and timely resurgence, with Daily Mail reporting that talks are under way over a new deal for the Argentine playmaker. His current contract runs until June 2027, and Villa also hold an option for a further 12 months, but the club clearly do not want this to drift.That makes sense. Contract management matters, e
  
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• Barcelona beginning to see signs of success in former captain’s loan move to Ajax

  24-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona beginning to see signs of success in former captain’s loan move to AjaxMarc-Andre Ter Stegen’s loan departure from Barcelona in the summer was a major point of discussion, especially given the terms of the move.The Catalans, after all, continued to cover most of the player’s salary and agreed to send him out on loan gaining nothing in the immediate future.With neither a big fee nor salary savings arriving, many criticised the decision to let the player leave and join
  
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• 📊 Serie A, top 5 underperformers in front of goal: Dybala and...😱

  24-09-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Serie A, top 5 underperformers in front of goal: Dybala and...😱Some have scored but could have done better, some have missed chances galore, and then there are those players we would never associate with the concept of "under-performance", yet they are in this ranking.Let’s look at the players who have scored less than the chances they’ve had: that is, goals scored compared with the xG they have produced.Dybala: +1.86 xG compared to goals (0 goals scored)Paulo Dybal
  
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• How Man City overhauled their squad from a 650,000-strong database

  24-09-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Inside the confines of Manchester City's sophisticated data operation is a fundamental phrase its experts work towards: "What does it take to win?"In practice, the motto is broken down into three sections: identifying players, evaluating them and assessing how the club could improve them, all with a view to enhancing the statistical probability of City winning the Premier League.Last season, the club's data department projected they would be there or thereabouts when it came to the
  
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• Zinedine Zidane makes Kylian Mbappe decision that could affect Real Madrid

  24-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane makes Kylian Mbappe decision that could affect Real MadridOne of the problems that Real Madrid have during these last few years which has kept them from enjoying a lot of success despite having a team full of big names is that two of their biggest stars, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, tend to play in the same position.On paper, the Frenchman has remained a center-forward since arriving at the Merengue club, while Vinicius Junior has remained the starter on the left wing. Howe
  
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• Igor Paixao makes swift return to Marseille training

  24-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Igor Paixao makes swift return to Marseille trainingIgor Paixao (26) has returned to first-team training for Olympique de Marseille, allaying concerns that he had sustained a serious injury in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to fierce rivals Paris Saint-Germain.Paixao was withdrawn in the first half, replaced by Angel Gomes, who went on to score for OM. Post-match, Bruno Genesio suggested that it was an ankle injury that the Brazilian had sustained, however, L’Équipe reported ea
  
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• How does Eckert's Spygate case compare?

  24-09-2026 11:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From betting charges to discrimination to match fixing, BBC Radio Solent's Jono Holmes and Adam Blackmore took a look at other historical FA cases and what they might mean for Southampton boss Tonda Eckert as he awaits his 'Spygate' hearing on Thursday.One of their avenues of comparison is the case of Marcelo Bielsa, who admitted spying on opponents while Leeds United boss in 2019 but faced no individual punishment - though he did claim he paid the club's £200,000 fine personally."I know p
  
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• FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces fresh scrutiny over Trump ties and US House inquiry

  24-09-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces fresh scrutiny over Trump ties and US House inquiryFIFA president Gianni Infantino has been accused of failing to cooperate with a United States House Judiciary Committee investigation into FIFA’s relationship with Donald Trump’s administration, The Athletic reports.In late July, Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, asked FIFA to hand over records detailing its contacts with Trump, his administ
  
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• Real Madrid defender forces his way back into the picture under Mourinho after new signing’s slow start

  24-09-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender forces his way back into the picture under Mourinho after new signing’s slow startMarc Cucurella’s arrival in the summer seemingly shut the door to any doubts on who would be the starting left-back at Real Madrid for the new season. The defender, after all, was coming off a stunning World Cup-conquering run with the Spanish national team and even had a claim as one of the best left-backs in the world.His start to life at his new club, however, has not been a
  
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• Benfica loanee Franjo Ivanovic makes statement on Lens future

  24-09-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Benfica loanee Franjo Ivanovic makes statement on Lens futureFranjo Ivanovic (22) joined RC Lens on loan from Benfica over the summer. The centre-forward has confirmed that his move to the Stade Bollaert will not be made permanent at the end of the season.Ivanovic joined Benfica back in the summer of 2025 but struggled to make a big impact in his opening campaign in Portugal and so he departed on loan to Lens, where he will accrue UEFA Champions League experience. The Croatian forward has played
  
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• Penrice focuses on Rangers as Scotland remains a target

  24-09-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Scotland call-up features on James Penrice's "bucket list", but the defender is focusing on maintaining his impressive Rangers form after missing out on a place in national boss Sebastien Pocognoli's first squad.Penrice, 27, has become a key figure in Derek McInnes' team since joining on loan from AEK Athens in the summer.However, he was overlooked by Pocognoli for the upcoming Nations League games against Slovenia (twice), Switzerland and North Macedonia, even though Celtic left-back Kieran T
  
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• Marseille’s Derek Cornelius taken to hospital

  24-09-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille’s Derek Cornelius taken to hospitalOlympique de Marseille defender Derek Cornelius (28) has been taken to hospital after sustaining an injury while away on international duty with the Canada national team, as confirmed by a communiqué from the Federation on Wednesday. Cornelius returned to Marseille over the summer following a loan spell at Rangers last season. The defender has been used sparingly so far, playing just 26 minutes of football in Ligue 1 and a further 67 minu
  
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• From PE teacher to Premier League player - Thomas' journey

  24-09-2026 11:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"It meant everything to me because it is what I've been working towards my whole life," said Hull City winger Sorba Thomas after revealing his Premier League debut was a "pinch-me moment" on Instagram.The 27-year-old has already made four appearance since signing a four-year contract at MKM Stadium on transfer deadline day, having scored 10 goals and contributed 13 assists in the Championship last season."It meant everything to me," Thomas told BBC Radio Humberside. "It is what I'v
  
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• Rodri fires back at Real Madrid over refereeing claims: “It hurts football”

  24-09-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri fires back at Real Madrid over refereeing claims: “It hurts football”Real Madrid felt very aggrieved after Sunday’s Madrid defeat derby, and with good reason. Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in both avoided red cards at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano, and in the latter’s case, he should have been dismissed for a challenge on Federico Valverde that is set to keep the Uruguayan midfielder out of action for at least eight weeks.Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid TV both furiously
  
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• Tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz admits he is ‘suffering’ watching Real Madrid; identifies what team is missing

  24-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz admits he is ‘suffering’ watching Real Madrid; identifies what team is missingReal Madrid have had a mixed start to the season under Jose Mourinho, with some very good games and some difficult ones, such as the one against Atletico Madrid.Although refereeing decisions may have hindered Los Blancos at the Metropolitano, their performance left a lot to be desired.Tennis icon Carlos Alcaraz has offered a concerned assessment of Real Madrid’s start t
  
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• Milan want Rabiot to commit to long-term contract and potentially see career out at San Siro

  24-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan want Rabiot to commit to long-term contract and potentially see career out at San SiroThursday’s reports claim that Milan want midfielder Adrien Rabiot to commit to a new long-term contract, and that the Frenchman could potentially end up seeing his career out in San Siro if he decides to accept.Milan want Rabiot to sign until 2030Rabiot joined Milan from Marseille last summer, penning a two-year contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months. He is now into the second yea
  
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• Milan want Rabiot to commit to long-term contract

  24-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan want Rabiot to commit to long-term contractThursday’s reports claim that Milan want midfielder Adrien Rabiot to commit to a new long-term contract, and that the Frenchman could potentially end up seeing his career out in San Siro if he decides to accept.Milan want Rabiot to sign until 2030Rabiot joined Milan from Marseille last summer, penning a two-year contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months. He is now into the second year of that contract and reports earlier this
  
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