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• 'Hopefully we can give him more chances' - Maresca impressed by Samba

  18-09-2026 13:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Floyd Samba's scintillating first-team debut stole the show at Etihad Stadium on Thursday.The youngster joined Manchester City's academy at under-nine level and he really started to make a name for himself last term.Samba scored 24 goals and provided 10 assists in an eye-catching first full season with the under-18s, including curling home a stunning free-kick to help City win the FA Youth Cup final against rivals Manchester United in May.On his debut against Norwich, Samba played
  
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• Italy U21: Reggiani, Liberali and Lulli get first calls

  18-09-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy U21: Reggiani, Liberali and Lulli get first callsCoach Silvio Baldini called 25 Italy players for the final Under-21 European Championship qualifiers against Armenia and Poland, including Mattia Liberali, Luca Reggiani and Emanuele Lulli.The Azzurrini will be in Yerevan on October 1 for the meeting with Armenia, then have a crucial head-to-head with group leaders Poland on October 5 at the Stadio Adriatico in Pescara.Italy Under-21 side with fresh facesCESENA – OCTOBER 10: Silvio Bal
  
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• 💥Zidane starts as France boss with a revolutionary squad

  18-09-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥Zidane starts as France boss with a revolutionary squadIn a historic milestone for French football, Zinédine Zidane announced his first official squad list as head coach of the France national team. The new manager began his tenure with sweeping changes and a few surprises in the roster.
  Fresh faces and Camavinga’s returnThe headline news of the call-up is the inclusion of new faces such as Guillaume Restes, Jérémy Jacquet, Andy Diouf, Lucas Da Cunha and Est&e
  
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• Iqbal has point to prove at United

  18-09-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraq midfielder Zidane Iqbal has vowed to use his Dundee United move to reignite his injury-stalled career.Iqbal, a product of Manchester United's youth academy, made his United debut in the 1-1 draw with Falkirk last time out after his deadline-day arrival from Dutch Eredivisie side Utrecht.Speaking before Saturday's Premiership trip to St Mirren, the 23-year-old said: "A couple of seasons ago I was playing well. I played quite a few games, qualified for the Europa League and did a ligament in
  
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• FULL LIST | Zinédine Zidane names first France squad with five uncapped players

  18-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FULL LIST | Zinédine Zidane names first France squad with five uncapped playersFrance national team manager Zinédine Zidane has unveiled his first squad as Les Bleus’ boss. The former Real Madrid head coach, who succeeded Didier Deschamps over the summer, has opted to name 23 players for the three-week long international break, in which France will play four games.Zidane will get his France tenure underway in the 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League. Les Bleus have been drawn in Gro
  
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• Goodwin in 'good health' but needs 'simple procedure'

  18-09-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin was not for going into detail about his recent hospital scare that requires "a simple procedure".But he was "pleased to say I am back to full health and raring to go" after a three-game absence from the dugout.The 44-year-old will be back on the sidelines as United visit his former club St Mirren on Saturday.Back on media duty on Friday, Goodwin said: "It was something pretty straightforward in the end. It was a simple procedure required and once that is done an
  
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• Uefa & Concacaf demand Fifa pays $10m to all 211 members

  18-09-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino was first elected as Fifa president in 2016 [Getty Images]Uefa and Concacaf have written to Gianni Infantino calling on Fifa to pay at least $10m (£7.5m) from its cash reserves to each of the 211 member associations.It is the latest chapter in the war of words between the governing bodies, in response to Fifa president Gianni Infantino's aborted private equity proposal.Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) would have meant a new company being created to manage commercial and ticke
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona starlet receives maiden national team call-up after strong start to loan spell

  18-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona starlet receives maiden national team call-up after strong start to loan spellDiego Kochen is continuing to make progress away from FC Barcelona. The 20-year-old American goalkeeper, currently on loan at Danish club Lyngby, has received his first call-up to the United States Men’s senior national team under Mauricio Pochettino.The selection represents another important step in Kochen’s development as he makes the most of his first regular experience in profession
  
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• Arteta expects new Arsenal contract to ‘get done’

  18-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta expects new Arsenal contract to ‘get done’Mikel Arteta has told the media there’s nothing to worry about with his Arsenal contract, and it will be resolved at the right time.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesMikel Arteta’sArsenal contract comes to an end in 2027, but there have been plenty of recent reports suggesting he intends to extend his stay in north London.The rumours over the summer were that it just wasn’t the right time for negotiations, with Arsenal
  
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• 🚨 Zidane's first squad is out, with some new faces!

  18-09-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Zidane's first squad is out, with some new faces!A historic first for Zidane!This Friday at 6 p.m., Zinédine Zidane revealed his very first squad list as head coach of the French national team. Check it out below!Notably, ZZ has selected some new faces such as Guillaume Restes, Jérémy Jacquet, Andy Diouf, Lucas Da Cunha, and Estéban Lepaul, who are all earning their first call-ups for France. The France squad list:Goalkeepers: Maignan, Restes, Risser. D
  
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• D’Aversa new favourite for Venezia job if Stroppa is fired

  18-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  D’Aversa new favourite for Venezia job if Stroppa is firedRoberto D’Aversa is now tipped to take the Venezia job if Giovanni Stroppa is fired, after former Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur coach Igor Tudor was linked.There have already been two sackings in Serie A after just four rounds, with Fiorentina dismissing Fabio Grosso to bring back Paolo Vanoli, and Bologna appointing Raffaele Palladino to replace Domenico Tedesco.D’Aversa waiting for Venezia callTURIN, ITALY – MAY
  
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• '51% Jarrad' - Tuchel explains choosing Branthwaite over Colwill

  18-09-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]England boss Thomas Tuchel says the decision to include Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite over Chelsea's Levi Colwill in his England squad for the upcoming international break was as close as "51% on Jarrad".Both left-footed central defenders were not included in this summer's World Cup squad after 2025-26 campaigns significantly disrupted by injury.On Colwill, 23, who missed the entirety of the campaign with a serious knee injury but has started three of Chelsea's opening four Premier League ga
  
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• Bournemouth manager makes bold promise ahead of Liverpool clash

  18-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth manager makes bold promise ahead of Liverpool clashLiverpool vs Bournemouth: Iraola Returns as Cherries Prepare to Go All InLiverpool head to Bournemouth with a useful edge, and it is a simple one. Rest matters. Rhythm matters. Travel matters. Bournemouth have just played the first European match in their history, won 2-1 away at Real Sociedad, and now have to turn that into a Premier League performance against one of the division’s strongest sides.That is not ideal preparation
  
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• Goodwin back in 'good health' but needs 'simple procedure'

  18-09-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin was not for going into detail about his recent hospital scare that requires "a simple procedure" but is "pleased to say I am back to full health and raring to go" after a three-game absence from the dugout.The 44-year-old will be back on the sidelines as United visit his former club, St Mirren, on Saturday.Back on media duty on Friday, Goodwin said: "It was something pretty straight forward in the end. It was a simple procedure required and once that is done and
  
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• Guti names the Atletico star he would sign for Real Madrid: ‘Would be a good signing’

  18-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guti names the Atletico star he would sign for Real Madrid: ‘Would be a good signing’This weekend, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho will face his toughest test of his second tenure at the club so far as he faces Atletico Madrid in the derby.Los Blancos travel to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano hoping to end their winless streak at the stadium and keep up pace with arch-rivals FC Barcelona, who are seated at the top of the La Liga table.Guti would sign Julian Alvarez for Real MadridAhea
  
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• Fabregas: ‘Como need perfect performance, I won nothing, but will watch Roma-Inter’

  18-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabregas: ‘Como need perfect performance, I won nothing, but will watch Roma-Inter’Cesc Fabregas warns Como need ‘the perfect performance’ against Frosinone, because they are not part of the Roma-Inter Scudetto battle, and he quotes Jose Mourinho. ‘I’ve won zero titles.’It kicks off at the Stadio Benito Stirpe on Sunday at 14.00 UK time (15.00 CEST).NAPLES, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Cesc Fabregas, Head Coach of Como 1907, reacts during the Serie A match b
  
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• 'Living legend' Gray advanced Hibs, says Newell

  18-09-2026 17:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club captain Joe Newell insists sacked head coach David Gray can be proud of his record at Hibernian and believes his replacement has plenty of time to deliver success this season.Gray's 12-year stay at Easter Road came to an end on Wednesday, with Hibs on a run of three successive Scottish Premiership defeats and ninth in the table after six games."It's been a tough week for everyone," said 33-year-old midfielder Newell, who was a team-mate of Gray's when he signed in 2019 and who was made skip
  
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• Naderi ankle 'a mess' - Rangers contact SFA over Baur challenge

  18-09-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers have been in contact with the Scottish FA over Celtic midfielder Mika Baur's challenge on Ryan Naderi that left the striker's ankle in a "mess", says Derek McInnes.Naderi is a doubt for Sunday's league derby at Celtic Park following the second-half incident - which resulted in a free-kick to Celtic - in Rangers' 3-0 League Cup win over Martin O'Neill's side last weekend."Well, I haven't (sought an explanantion) but the club have," said manager McInnes."The club, (chief executive) Jim Gil
  
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• Mikel Arteta provides triple Arsenal injury update ahead of Brighton clash

  18-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta provides triple Arsenal injury update ahead of Brighton clashArsenal Fitness Update Ahead of Brighton ClashArsenal head to Brighton on Saturday with a familiar problem, availability at the back. Mikel Arteta has three defenders in doubt, and he is not pretending the decision has already been made.Ben White, Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera all missed the midweek cup tie against Ipswich, and all three remain under assessment before the trip to the Amex Stadium. Arsenal want a se
  
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• Le Bris on 100 games, busy schedule and Man City test

  18-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium (kick-off 14:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Sunday will be Le Bris' 100th game in charge of the Black Cats. On reaching the milestone, he said: "It feels like a sprint! It has been a fantastic journey.". On the club's progress in such a short space of time: "I don't set a limit before. We are working hard as much as we can and with th
  
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• Cardinale's orders, Chivu loses 3️⃣ for Roma 🤕, Spinazzola OUT? 🔥

  18-09-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardinale's orders, Chivu loses 3️⃣ for Roma 🤕, Spinazzola OUT? 🔥A new football weekend is just around the corner, with a Matchday 5 in Serie A packed with big games, starting with tomorrow’s blockbuster at the Olimpico between Roma and Inter. Meanwhile, yesterday Juventus thrashed NEC 5-0 in their first Europa League group-stage match. Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!But now let&rsqu
  
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• 'Living legend' Gray advanced Hibs, asserts Newell

  18-09-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club captain Joe Newell insists sacked head coach David Gray can be proud of his record at Hibernian and believes his replacement has plenty of time to deliver success this season.Gray's 12-year stay at Easter Road came to an end on Wednesday, with Hibs on a run of three successive Scottish Premiership defeats and ninth in the table after six games."It's been a tough week for everyone," said 33-year-old midfielder Newell, who was a team-mate of Gray's when he signed in 2019 and who was made skip
  
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• Palestra ready for Chelsea official debut, but Italy call uncertain

  18-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palestra ready for Chelsea official debut, but Italy call uncertainMarco Palestra finally resumed training with Chelsea today and could make his return to the field this weekend, but it could affect his Italy call-up for the Nations League.The former Atalanta and Cagliari wing-back had been very impressive in pre-season after his transfer to London worth in the region of €60m including add-ons.However, he sustained a knock in the final friendly and hasn’t yet made a single competitive
  
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• Gabriel, 15, in Barcelona amid speculation over future

  18-09-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  JJ Gabriel has told Manchester United he wants to leave [Getty Images]Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel has travelled to Barcelona as some of Europe's biggest clubs continue to vie for his signature.The 15-year-old has told United he wants to cancel his registration with immediate effect.BBC Sport reported on Thursday that Real Madrid have a firm interest in the forward, and Bayern Munich, Paris St-Germain and Barcelona are also known to be keen.It is understood Gabriel left the UK on Thurs
  
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• Target set: what Cruzeiro need to enter the break in the top five

  18-09-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Target set: what Cruzeiro need to enter the break in the top fiveCruzeiro plans to enjoy the Brasileirão break INSIDE the G-5. To do that, the club needs TWO results.The 28th round will be played this weekend. After that, the league will only resume in early October.Cruzeiro will visit Vitória at 4 p.m. on Sunday (20), at Barradão.Artur Jorge’s team will then face São Paulo on Wednesday, October 7, at 9:30 p.m., at Mineirão.G-5 calculations 🧮Only
  
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• Kylian Mbappé leaves Nike to sign with sportswear brand On

  18-09-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid controls the ball during the LaLiga match between Elche CF and Real Madrid at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesSoccer superstar Kylian Mbappé has ended his long-time relationship with Nike and signed with Swiss brand On.The Real Madrid forward had been sponsored by Nike since he was a child, but will now join On to develop and test the brand’s cleats and apparel. French s
  
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• Huge police dispersal zone map for Millwall vs West Ham revealed by Met Police over fan violence fears

  18-09-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Metropolitan Police are planning a huge-scale operation as Millwall and West Ham meet for the first time in 14 years on Saturday.Amid fears of violence between fans of the fierce derby rivals, 400 police officers are set to be deployed onto the streets of east London, donned in riot gear though without shields.This is around four times the normal police presence seen at Championship games, with 60 to 150 officers usually on duty.The police have also been granted the special power of a Sectio
  
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• Welsh deserves Scotland chance - Matos

  18-09-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos reckons Stephen Welsh deserves his first Scotland call-up based on his impressive start to life at Swansea City.Welsh joined Swansea on a free transfer in the summer having been allowed to leave Celtic despite having a year to run on his contract with Scottish giants.The centre-back arrived in Wales with the challenge of breaking into a Swansea side where Ben Cabango and Cameron Burgess were regulars at the heart of defence last season.But after Burgess suff
  
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• Potter on 'surprise' sacking, taking responsibility & moving on

  18-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Interim boss John Potter has been speaking to the media before Hibs host Aberdeen on Saturday (15:00 BST).Here are the key lines:Potter admits the sacking of David Gray - who did a "great job" - was a "bit of a surprise" but in football "these things happen".He says Gray can be proud of his record as player and manager at the club.Potter also stressed that responsibility for Hibs' poor form should not rest solely with Gray. He says: "I think everyone's got to take responsibility for some of the
  
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• Max Dowman among Arsenal England youth call-ups for September break

  18-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman among Arsenal England youth call-ups for September breakA number of Arsenal players have been called up by the various England youth teams for the September-October break, including midweek League Cup star Max Dowman.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesThe England u21s named their squad on Friday morning, with Arsenal loan duo Tommy Setford and Ethan Nwaneri both included.Setford is spending the season with League One Stevenage, whilst Nwaneri is playing for Bundesliga outfit Borussia
  
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