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• 'I might have a little dent in my head' - Westley

  20-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee striker Joe Westley believes helping his side to a Premiership victory over Motherwell proves he made the right decision to chose to play, rather than have surgery on a fractured cheekbone.Westley wore a mask to protect his face during the game at Dens Park which the Dark Blues won 2-1.And the 21-year-old played a big part, netting the opening goal from the penalty spot midway through the first half."I spent a couple of days deliberating last week after speaking to the surgeon," Westley t
  
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• America's new breakout star? Sullivan living up to Premier League promise

  27-09-2026 13:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With a little over a year to go before he can officially join Manchester City, United States wonderkid Cavan Sullivan has taken his next step towards the big time.At 16 years and 363 days, the Philadelphia Union midfielder became the fourth youngest player to play for the USA - starting Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Peru.Ever since City moved to secure the future signing of a then 14-year-old Sullivan back in 2024, there has been plenty of intrigue around his progress, and hype to go with it.
  
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• Rochdale's Moss out for season with knee injury

  27-09-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rochdale defender Dan Moss will miss the rest of the 2026-27 season because of a serious knee injury.Moss, 25, damaged his anterior cruciate ligament in the League Two victory against neighbours Oldham on 19 September."He's an amazing person and we're devastated for him, but I don't think he'll let it define him," Watson told the club website. "He'll come back as an amazing, stronger player."Meanwhile, fellow defender Laurence Maguire will be out for about 10 weeks with a calf injury.
  
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• The proof that Alexander Isak was worth £125 million

  27-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The proof that Alexander Isak was worth £125 millionAlexander Isak didn’t hit the ground running like many hoped he would following a £125 million move from Newcastle last summer. The Swede failed to settle into Arne Slot’s side and then suffered a serious injury that saw him out of action for several months.Most supporters saw that it was too soon to fairly judge the striker, and now that patience is paying off.The 27-year-old has started the season in fine form, with fo
  
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• Arsenal 18yos senior international appearance earns media praise

  27-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 18yos senior international appearance earns media praiseCeadach O’Neill is beginning to attract serious praise in Northern Ireland after another senior appearance added to the growing interest around the Arsenal teenager.Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesCeadach O’Neill has received praise in the Northern Irish media after making his competitive debut for Northern Ireland, with Sunday Life’s Steven Beacom arguing that the Arsenal teenager already looks unusually comfor
  
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• Video: Neto lands in Turin to complete Juventus transfer

  27-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Neto lands in Turin to complete Juventus transferBrazilian goalkeeper Neto has arrived in Turin and is now ready to sign a contract until the end of the season.Neto is ready to join Juventus for the second time in his career. The 37-year-old Brazilian landed in Turin on Sunday morning to undergo medical tests and sign a contract until June 2027.TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: Norberto Murara Neto of Juventus FC looks on during the TIM Cup match between Juventus FC and SSC Napoli at Juve
  
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• Liverpool handed Alexander Isak injury concern as striker leaves Sweden camp

  27-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool handed Alexander Isak injury concern as striker leaves Sweden campLiverpool striker Alexander Isak has withdrawn from the Sweden squad with a minor injury and will return to his club for further assessment.The 27-year-old will miss Sweden’s remaining Nations League fixtures against Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Romania after being deemed unavailable for selection.Isak played the full 90 minutes of Sweden’s 2-1 victory over Romania on Friday and opened the scoring after
  
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• Liverpool star gives honest answer about minutes this season

  27-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star gives honest answer about minutes this seasonTrey Nyoni Sees Clear Liverpool Path in Number Six Role Under Andoni IraolaThere is something refreshing about a young footballer who understands both the size of the stage and the patience required to own it. Trey Nyoni, still only 19, has begun this season with a little more daylight around him at Liverpool, and with that has come a clearer picture of where he believes his future lies.That future, in his own mind, may well be at the b
  
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• Chelsea quoted £86m to land top midfield target

  27-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea quoted £86m to land top midfield targetChelsea Transfer Thoughts as Manu Kone’s France Display Sends Value SoaringManu Kone’s profile has climbed sharply over the past week, and the wider market will have taken notice. According to Gazzetta Italia, the Roma midfielder has capped an outstanding run with another eye-catching performance for France, this time under Zinedine Zidane, and the consequences for any interested club, including Chelsea, could be significant.The ti
  
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• Barcelona are closely monitoring situation of Erling Haaland as he remains silent on Man City troubles

  27-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona are closely monitoring situation of Erling Haaland as he remains silent on Man City troublesManchester City have found themselves in deep waters after being found guilty on almost all of the 115 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.The verdict has thrown the futures of several City stars into uncertainty, with questions being raised over the future of multiple star players, including Erling Haaland.As one of the best players in world football
  
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• Real Madrid, Barcelona on high alert as Haaland remains silent on Man City debacle – report

  27-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid, Barcelona on high alert as Haaland remains silent on Man City debacle – reportManchester City have found themselves in serious trouble after being found guilty on almost all of the 115 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.The verdict has thrown the futures of several City stars into uncertainty, with Erling Haaland’s situation attracting particular attention.And clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona are watching developments clo
  
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• Donadoni: Romano can’t save Italy at 20 — ‘What did we expect?’

  27-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donadoni: Romano can’t save Italy at 20 — ‘What did we expect?’Former Italy star and coach Roberto Donadoni defends Alessandro Romano: ‘If you think he can be the saviour of the nation, you are making the same mistakes as in the past.’Cagliari talent Romano made his senior Italy debut on Friday against Belgium, but one of his two misplaced passes led to Belgium’s first-half opening goal.Despite the criticism received after the game, Donadoni believes Rob
  
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• Argentine ace was ready to join Barcelona this summer but the club did not prioritise the transfer

  27-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentine ace was ready to join Barcelona this summer but the club did not prioritise the transferBarcelona’s summer pursuit of Julian Alvarez has been well documented, as the club tried all summer to lure him away from Atletico Madrid.But as soon as Barcelona learnt Atleti are in no mood to sell, the club began exploring other options, including Alvarez’s national teammate Lautaro Martinez.Deco himself has confirmed recently that Martinez was indeed an option for Barcelona but the m
  
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• Liverpool face Isak fitness wait before Manchester City clash

  27-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool face Isak fitness wait before Manchester City clashIsak injury update: Liverpool await assessment after early Sweden returnLiverpool’s next fortnight has acquired an unwelcome subplot. Alexander Isak has left Sweden’s international camp with a minor injury, interrupting an encouraging start to the season and leaving his club waiting for a clearer picture of his fitness.With Manchester City due at Anfield on October 11, attention will inevitably turn towards that fixture. Fo
  
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• Alex Greenwood gives City slender win over Charlton

  27-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Greenwood gives City slender win over CharltonAn Alex Greenwood free-kick saw Manchester City claim all three points in a tightly fought contest against newly promoted Charlton. The meeting was the first between the two sides.The win sees the Sky Blues remain top of the table whilst Charlton remain 12th having failed to secure a single point in their opening four league games. Starting XI’sCharltonWhitehouse; Lobato, Cissoko, N’Dow, Johnston, Flannery, Hutton, Davidson, van Egmo
  
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• Official: Italy international Scalvini extends Atalanta contract

  27-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Italy international Scalvini extends Atalanta contractAtalanta confirm Giorgio Scalvini’s contract extension: ‘A bond forged in childhood and now strengthened even further.’Italy international Scalvini has signed a new contract with his club Atalanta.Scalvini extends Atalanta contract: official statementFLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 22: Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Atalanta BC at Artemio Franchi on May 22, 20
  
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• Journalist claims Liverpool star will join Serie A giants in future

  27-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist claims Liverpool star will join Serie A giants in futureVirgil van Dijk to AC Milan Talk Refuses to Go Away Despite Liverpool StayVirgil van Dijk stayed at Liverpool this summer, but the AC Milan noise has not disappeared. That is the reality. One decision has been made, another could still follow later.The Dutch centre-back had looked increasingly likely to leave Anfield when his contract situation became uncertain during the season. A move to San Siro was discussed heavily, personal
  
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• Bundesliga giants could make move for Manchester City star

  27-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga giants could make move for Manchester City starManchester City Charges Verdict Puts Erling Haaland Future and Barcelona Transfer Hopes in FocusThere are moments in modern football when the noise becomes impossible to ignore, when the wealth, glamour and certainty that surround a superclub suddenly feel fragile. This is one of those moments for Manchester City. According to El Nacional, City have been found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League, a
  
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• Barcelona not averse to selling €50 million defender amid interest from the Premier League

  27-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona not averse to selling €50 million defender amid interest from the Premier LeagueBarcelona spent much of the summer trying to clear out unwanted players from the squad, in a broader effort to trim the salary bill.While the club were able to reduce it significantly through various sales, Barcelona must secure more departures next summer, as the club prepare for yet another stint at the Montjuic next season.Recent reports have indicated that Barcelona already have a few sales planned
  
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• Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham named England Player of the Year again

  27-09-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham named England Player of the Year againDespite not having enjoyed very good form with Real Madrid during the last two seasons, several Merengue players are still playing at a very high level with their respective national teams.This was the case with Vinicius Junior, who remained the most impressive player for Brazil during the last World Cup, and remained the focal point of the Canarinha attack in absence of other stars like Rodrygo Goes and Raphinha.Meanwhile, J
  
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• Serie 🅰️, the 5 worst keepers by the stats: J. Martinez and...😱

  27-09-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie 🅰️, the 5 worst keepers by the stats: J. Martinez and...😱After the first 5 Serie A matches, we can only outline a preliminary trend for the season, but the goalkeepers have already given us miracles and glaring mistakes.Who are the ones who have conceded more goals than expected? Let’s take a look at them in this "Flop" 5.The statistic usedThe value we use is expressed by the formula: xGOT from a given position + shot power + where it is saved - (minus) Goals C
  
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• Arsenal star takes aim at Havertz-less Germany

  27-09-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star takes aim at Havertz-less GermanyChristos Tzolis helped Greece to a comeback win over Serbia and now turns his attention to Germany, who will be without Kai Havertz.Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesChristos Tzolis is ready for Germany and Jurgen Klopp, with the Arsenal forward insisting Greece will approach Sunday’s Nations League meeting with ‘confidence’ after beginning their campaign with a comeback win over Serbia.Tzolis played a central role in Thursday’s
  
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• Former Real Madrid defender not keen on returning to Bernabeu amid Chelsea, Arsenal interest

  27-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid defender not keen on returning to Bernabeu amid Chelsea, Arsenal interestAfter Nico Paz, Jacobo Ramon is seemingly becoming the next big former Real Madrid academy star at Como.A centre-back by trade, Ramon has become a central part of Como’s defensive line since joining the club on a permanent deal in the summer of 2025.Ramon’s no-nonsense defensive style, coupled with his imposing presence at the back have not gone unnoticed, with several clubs on the prowl.Ramon
  
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• Kylian Mbappe’s Knee Injury Leaves Return Date Unclear

  27-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe’s Knee Injury Leaves Return Date UnclearReal Madrid issued an official medical report on Kylian Mbappe on 26 September 2026, confirming that the club’s medical services carried out tests on the France international that day. The forward has been diagnosed with a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee, with the club describing his condition as awaiting evolution. No recovery timetable has been given.The wording is deliberately clinical and leaves plenty
  
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• In playful moments, the USMNT’s new youth movement is already paying off

  27-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Justin Ellis and Alex Freeman celebrated in front of Orlando fans, with both having come up through the club’s youth system. Photograph: Mark Thorstenson/ISI Photos/Getty ImagesThe fans who witnessed the United States’ 4-1 thrashing of Peru in Orlando on Saturday did not have to wait long to get their flashbulb moment. It came just four minutes into the match, only moments after 19-year-old Orlando City attacker Justin Ellis headed home the US opener.Ellis, making his first appearanc
  
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• Jude Bellingham responds to on-field spat with Real Madrid teammate Marc Cucurella

  27-09-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham clashed with Real Madrid teammate Marc Cucurella during Spain’s 3-2 Nations League win over England at Wembley on Saturday night, before laughing off the incident. Bellingham was unhappy with a challenge by Cucurella late in the first half and made clear his displeasure with some choice words in the ear of his club colleague. The Madrid pair continued to argue well after the initial challenge, while the ball moved to the other side of the field. Cucurella joined Real Madrid
  
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• Pundit feels for Klopp and Liverpool after City ruling

  27-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pundit feels for Klopp and Liverpool after City rulingJurgen Klopp Legacy Debate Reignites Amid Manchester City Charges FalloutThe fallout from the reported verdict in the Manchester City charges case has quickly shifted beyond one club and one legal process. It has opened up a wider debate around the Premier League title race, competitive integrity and the legacy of Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool side, a team that pushed standards to extraordinary levels during one of English football&rsqu
  
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• Real Madrid staff not pleased with the treatment of French international following latest injury – report

  27-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid staff not pleased with the treatment of French international following latest injury – reportKylian Mbappe’s injury worries at Real Madrid continued after the Frenchman picked up a knock in the win over Turkey, shortly after scoring the winner in the second half. Mbappe has been subsequently sidelined for at least two weeks, meaning he will be missing out on the rest of the international break.The setback has caused frustration at Real Madrid, who feel the situation could
  
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• Manchester United keen on La Liga defender

  27-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United keen on La Liga defenderAlejandro Balde, Barcelona Minutes Crisis and Why Manchester United Will Be Watching January CloselyJanuary can change careers quickly, and for Alejandro Balde it may become the month that forces a decision. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Barcelona left-back has barely featured at the start of the season and could soon reassess where he stands.This is not complicated. Footballers can accept competition. What they struggle with is irrelevance. Balde ha
  
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• Ceferin: ‘Political interference’ in Italian football could ‘undermine UEFA trust’ ahead of Euro 2032

  27-09-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ceferin: ‘Political interference’ in Italian football could ‘undermine UEFA trust’ ahead of Euro 2032With the FIGC likely to be put under special administration, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin warns that ‘political interference could undermine the trust of UEFA and other partners’ ahead of Euro 2032.Giovanni Malagò was elected FIGC President this past June, but Italian football is still far from stable.Malagò is likely to be dethroned in the c
  
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