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• 'Gambling & guessing' - what is going on at Hibs?

  07-09-2026 09:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ten days ago, Hibernian were six minutes away from creating history and reaching the Conference League proper. David Gray, already lauded in Leith for his Scottish Cup heroics as a player, would have been glorified to an even greater extent.Never before has a Hibs side reached league phase - or group stage - football in Europe. They could almost touch it, and the riches which come with it.But then, there was a complete capitulation against Gent as they fell at the final hurdle for the second yea
  
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• Haiti international Josué Casimir nearing Auxerre exit

  09-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Haiti international Josué Casimir nearing Auxerre exitAJ Auxerre forward Josué Casimir (24) is nearing a move to Russia, as per a report from L’Équipe. The Haiti international (10 caps) featured in this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Auxerre have already lost Francisco Sierralta, who on Wednesday concluded a move to Polish side Gliwice. The transfer window in Poland closes on Wednesday night, but Russian sides have an extra day to wrap up their transfer business. Aleks
  
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• Official | Auxerre loan Francisco Sierralta to Gliwice

  09-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Auxerre loan Francisco Sierralta to GliwiceBought for just under €2m last summer, Francisco Sierralta (29) has joined Polish club Gliwice on a season-long loan. The deal, concluded on Wednesday, ahead of the closure of the transfer window in Poland, includes the option to make the move permanent at the end of the campaign.The Chilean joined from EFL Championship side Watford last summer and was immediately a key player under Christophe Pelissier, however, he lost his place in the
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face Feyenoord | UEFA Champions League

  09-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face Feyenoord | UEFA Champions LeagueFC Barcelona will face off against Feyenoord later today in their first league-phase game of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League at the Spotify Camp Nou.The Blaugrana go into the game on the back of a scintillating start to the campaign, with their latest fixture ending in a resounding win over Valencia. And Hansi Flick & co. will be eager to carry forward that momentum.Ahead of tonight’s match in front of their hom
  
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• 'A big, big result' - Dionisi

  09-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A 2-1 win over Preston is a big result for Watford, according to head coach Alessio Dionisi.The Hornets ended a four-match winless streak in the Championship as they came from behind at Vicarage Road on Tuesday night."I am very happy for my team, because it's a big, big result," Dionisi told BBC Three Counties Radio."The match wasn't easy. In the first half we played so-so but I understand and know the situation, it is not easy for my players at the moment."Watford had lost their past two games
  
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• Brentford penalty claim at Leeds did not meet VAR threshold - panel

  09-09-2026 12:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Brentford should have been awarded a penalty at Leeds United for Jayden Bogle's challenge on Kevin Schade, the Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has said. But the KMI Panel voted that the decision did not reach the threshold for a video assistant referee intervention, so Neil Davies was correct not to send referee Tony Harrington to the pitchside monitor.Bogle stood on the boot of the Brentford attacker inside the area in the 66th minute of the teams' 1-1 draw at Elland Ro
  
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• Thiago Silva questions Ancelotti’s Brazil revamp

  09-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thiago Silva questions Ancelotti’s Brazil revampAfter helping Fluminense beat Platense 2-0 in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals, veteran center-back Thiago Silva turned his attention to the current situation of the Brazilian National Team.In an interview with Rádio Tupi, Fluminense’s No. 3 criticized coach Carlo Ancelotti’s approach, as he has opted for a squad overhaul at the start of this cycle leading up to the 2030 World Cup.Thiago argued that age
  
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• Sunderland Return to Europe After 53 Years – But Can They Compete on All Fronts?

  09-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Return to Europe After 53 Years – But Can They Compete on All Fronts?Sunderland have made a fairly okay start to their Premier League season after suffering a 2-1 defeat away to Ipswich, which was followed by a 1-0 victory at Fulham and a solid point on the road against Brentford thanks to an 82nd-minute equaliser from Enzo Le Fée.They have four points from their opening three matches, but now the hard work is just around the corner for the Black Cats as they begin a hist
  
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• Willock hopes to add 'missing' goals to game

  09-09-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle showed maturity to overcome a raucous atmosphere and spirited opponent in Millwall to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, says Joe Willock.Matthias Jaissle named a strong team for the third-round tie at The Den but struggled to fire in front of goal and a penalty shootout was looming until Willock found the net nine minutes from time."I think it was a good game," the 27-year-old told BBC Radio Newcastle. "We came here knowing it would be a good atmosphere. We had t
  
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• No deliberate handball by Maguire before goal against Ipswich - KMI panel

  09-09-2026 12:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United's second goal against Ipswich Town was rightly awarded despite the ball coming off the arm of Harry Maguire, the Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has ruled. Any accidental handball by a player before they score should mean the goal is disallowed. But Maguire, who had his arms raised to his chest under pressure from Chuba Akpom, saw his shot deflected into the net off Ipswich defender Jacob Greaves for an own goal, meaning the United player was not actual
  
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• 'Boro lacked killer instinct' - Maddison

  09-09-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Middlesbrough midfielder Neil Maddison believes Boro lacked the "killer instinct" to compete against Premier League side Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.Boro were knocked out of the competition following a 3-0 defeat despite enjoying 59.3% possession in the match and attempting more shots (16 to eight)."You can have all the possession you want, possession doesn't win you games," academy ambassador Maddison told BBC Radio Tees."I thought we could have gambled a l
  
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• PSG have 10 players listed for Ballon d’Or award in record slew

  09-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG have 10 players listed for Ballon d’Or award in record slewPSG have an impressive ten players shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or this year, with a few very good candidates for the award.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.September is here, and that means the return of the tedious Ballon d’Or campaigning season.The nominees for the 2026 Men’s edition are out,
  
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• Diouf: Inter frustrated after Real Madrid loss, but Mbappé ‘the best player in the world’ – video

  09-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diouf: Inter frustrated after Real Madrid loss, but Mbappé ‘the best player in the world’ – videoInter midfielder Andy Diouf feels the Nerazzurri had ‘enough quality’ to beat Real Madrid and praises his compatriot Kylian Mbappé: ‘He’s the best player in the world.’Cristian Chivu’s Inter suffered a 2-1 loss away at Real Madrid in the opening match of the 2026-27 Champions League.The Nerazzurri went 2-0 down in the first half with
  
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• 2 new signings join Arsenal u19 squad to face Napoli

  09-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 new signings join Arsenal u19 squad to face NapoliThe provisional Arsenal u19 squad to face Napoli in Wednesday’s UEFA Youth League clash has been released, with new signings Axel Donczew and Igor Tyjon looking to debut.Photo via Arsenal.comUEFA have published Arsenal’s provisional squad list for Wednesday’s UEFA Youth League opener against Napoli, with new signings Axel Donczew and Igor Tyjon both included.Tyjon completed his long-awaited transfer to Arsenal from Blackburn R
  
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• Arsenal wrongly denied penalty at Villa and Maatsen escaped red - panel

  09-09-2026 12:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty at Aston Villa for Ian Maatsen's challenge on Bruno Guimaraes, the Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has ruled.The KMI Panel added that the Villa defender should also have received a second yellow card for the foul, and been sent off. The Gunners were leading 1-0 eight minutes into stoppage time when Guimaraes broke into the box and Maatsen made a desperate attempt to stop the Brazil international getting his shot away.The KMI Pan
  
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• Mac Allister 'should do his talking on the pitch' - fans on comments

  09-09-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Alexis Mac Allister will be looking to be "remunerated properly" at a critical stage of his career, says Liverpool fan, Joel Richards. BBC Radio Merseyside discussed the midfielder's comments on Tuesday, where he told the media that he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club."He's at an age now, 27, where his next contract is going to be the biggest one of his career," Richards said. "He is someone who will be looking to be remunerated properly after seeing his team-ma
  
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• Forest penalty v Liverpool incorrect, but not for VAR - panel

  09-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The KMI Panel ruled that Alisson's challenge was not reckless, so referee Sam Barrott should not have pointed to the spot [Getty Images]Nottingham Forest should not have been awarded a penalty at Liverpool for Alisson's challenge on Neco Williams, the Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has said. But the KMI Panel added that the decision did not reach the threshold for a video assistant referee intervention, so Michael Oliver was correct not to send referee Sam Barrott to the pitchside mo
  
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• Mheuka unfazed by Euro omission as he eyes Celtic impact

  09-09-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shim Mheuka has shrugged off his European omission to focus on becoming a domestic star for Celtic.The 18-year-old striker has been left out of Celtic's Europa League squad along with fellow Chelsea loanee Landon Emenalo and newly-signed Dutch midfielder Joel van den Berg."No, it's football for me. My my focus is on the domestic games and doing what I can for the team," said Mheuka."Wherever I'm asked to play or wherever I'm asked to be, that's what I'll do. I just give my 100% into that."So, no
  
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• Baggies midfielder Johnston out for 'extended period'

  09-09-2026 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion are set to be without midfielder Mikey Johnston for an "extended period" because of another ankle injury setback.The 27-year-old has played only one game this season, a Carabao Cup tie against Rotherham United, having initially been declared fit after fracturing his ankle in a Championship game at Oxford in February."It's a complex injury," Albion's director of medical Tony Strudwick told the club's website, adding he could not put a "specific timeline" on John
  
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• Former Arsenal youngsters shine as England defeat Tanzania 5-1

  09-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Arsenal youngsters shine as England defeat Tanzania 5-1Former Arsenal youngsters played prominent roles as England U20s swept aside Tanzania 5-1, with Vivienne Lia and Jessie Gale both making their mark on the tournament.Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty ImagesEngland U20 got their first win of the tournament against Tanzania, thanks to a Rachel Maltby hat-trick and two assists from former Arsenal winger Vivienne Lia.There was also a goal for on-loan Arsenal striker Jessie Gale.Following a 1-1
  
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• Former Premier League star expects new Liverpool star to be a hit

  09-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Premier League star expects new Liverpool star to be a hitBradley Barcola Set for Bigger Liverpool Role as Andoni Iraola Weighs Atletico Madrid StartLiverpool’s £123m investment in Bradley Barcola has already sparked plenty of debate, yet the early signs suggest Andoni Iraola may have landed one of the most exciting wide forwards in European football. The France international arrived from Paris Saint-Germain this summer carrying a sizeable fee, elite-level experience and the e
  
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• Chelsea target Premier League midfield star

  09-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea target Premier League midfield starChelsea Prepare Major Alex Scott Move as Bournemouth Face January Transfer PressureChelsea are lining up a significant January push for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with TEAMTALK credited as the original source of the developing story. The London club’s need for midfield reinforcement appears increasingly clear, and Scott has moved into sharp focus as a player who offers both immediate Premier League readiness and longer-term value.The backg
  
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• Tardelli: Injuries ‘a real blow’ for Juventus, the transfer market ‘hasn’t helped’ Spalletti

  09-09-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tardelli: Injuries ‘a real blow’ for Juventus, the transfer market ‘hasn’t helped’ SpallettiJuventus and Italy legend Marco Tardelli admits the number of injuries suffered by Juventus stars is ‘a real blow’ for the Bianconeri and feels the club’s transfer activity over the summer ‘hasn’t helped’ Luciano Spalletti.Juventus will be forced to cope without their captain Manuel Locatelli for several months, perhaps up to six, after the
  
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• Jose Mourinho responds after Real Madrid legend raises concerns over Inter win

  09-09-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho responds after Real Madrid legend raises concerns over Inter winReal Madrid kicked off their UEFA Champions League 2026-27 campaign with a hard-fought win against the Italian champions Inter Milan last night. The Merengues got a 2-1 win in front of their fans, and have already played one of the more difficult ties of their League Phase fixtures.Los Blancos went ahead 2-0 on the scoreboard in the first half, but the game was much more open than the scoreline suggests. Both teams had
  
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• Bolton need to turn performances into points

  09-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Four defeats on the spin, 10 goals conceded in the past three games. Bolton have now slipped into the relegation zone.On the face of it, that makes for grim reading. But while the results have undoubtedly not been what we wanted, they do not entirely tell the story of what has happened on the pitch during that run.For the most part, Wanderers have shown a fearlessness against some of the Championship's stronger sides, taking the game to their opponents and playing with real bravery.The prob
  
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• Arsenal’s Napoli squad in full as Jurrien Timber returns

  09-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s Napoli squad in full as Jurrien Timber returnsJurrien Timber has travelled with the Arsenal squad to face Napoli on Wednesday, as well as youngsters Max Dowman and Marli Salmon.Photo via Arsenal on TwitterJurrien Timber has travelled with the Arsenal squad for the first time since his summer injury setback, joining the team for their trip to face Napoli in midweek.Timber’s last appearance for the Gunners was last season, but he was back in full training on Tuesday, and he w
  
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• Toulouse confirm impending Mark McKenzie exit

  09-09-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toulouse confirm impending Mark McKenzie exitToulouse FC president Olivier Cloarec has confirmed that Mark McKenzie (27) is highly likely to leave the club in January and return to his native USA.It was reported by The Athletic during the transfer window that a return to Philadelphia Union was a possibility for the centre-back. The USMNT international began his career with the club. McKenzie joined Toulouse back in 2024 and has become a key player and that remains the case, even if his days at t
  
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• Dimarco’s Agent Meets Inter Sporting Director Over New Deal

  09-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dimarco’s Agent Meets Inter Sporting Director Over New DealInter used their Champions League trip to face Real Madrid as an opportunity to meet Federico Dimarco’s agent, Arturo Canales, to discuss the Italy international’s new contract. Dimarco missed the Bernabeu match through injury.The match kicked off at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST), with Dimarco absent alongside Djed Spence as Inter opened their Champions League campaign on Spanish soil.Canales And Baccin Hold Face-To-Face T
  
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• 📸 All this season's Champions League home shirts, Adidas tops Nike

  09-09-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 All this season's Champions League home shirts, Adidas tops NikeThe fabric of champions. As the Champions League returns this week, here’s a closer look at the home kits that will brighten up the competition.Adidas, which supplies twelve Champions League teams, wins the kit manufacturer battle ahead of Nike and Puma, who each have seven teams.📸 UEFA/FootballKitArchiveThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in
  
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• Mancini determined to hand first Italy call-ups to five U23 talents, including Cissé

  09-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini determined to hand first Italy call-ups to five U23 talents, including CisséLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Italy coach Roberto Mancini will mix young and experienced players in his senior Italy squad for Nations League games in September and October, giving at least five U23 talents their first call-up, including Milan’s Alphadjo Cissé.Mancini will announce his Italy squad for Nations League games next week, and Italian media are already reporting on some likely
  
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