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• 'It felt like the end' - reaction to Williams sacking

  21-09-2026 15:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luke Williams was dismissed by Peterborough United on Saturday after 11 months in charge [Getty Images]Peterborough United's poor start to the season saw manager Luke Williams sacked after their 2-0 defeat at home by fellow League One strugglers Doncaster Rovers.Williams was relieved of his duties after the full-time whistle, the club's fifth league match without a victory, which left them second-bottom of the third tier table.After United's thumping 5-1 win at Watford in the EFL Cup last month,
  
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• The 10 players with a point to prove during the international break

  22-09-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A new cycle for international football begins with the Nations League over the next three weeks as many teams enter a new era under fresh leadership.Jurgen Klopp’s comeback is the leading story of the international break as he returns to the dugout for the first time in two years, hoping to rebuild Germany after their calamitous World Cup exit to Paraguay in the last-32.Klopp’s maiden outing will be against Germany’s storied rivals the Netherlands, who themselves have a new fig
  
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• Mbappé Shifts Focus From Derby Officials to Real Madrid’s Response

  22-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé Shifts Focus From Derby Officials to Real Madrid’s ResponseReal Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has directly addressed the controversy surrounding the Madrid derby officials, telling Diario AS that the referee is human and makes mistakes, and that mistakes were made. The Frenchman declined to elaborate further, instead steering the conversation toward Real Madrid’s response going forward.Mbappé spoke to the outlet during an event tied to his new agreement wit
  
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• Juventus, Di Gre back? 🔙 Pulisic-Rabiot renewals, Kvernadze latest 🔥

  22-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus, Di Gre back? 🔙 Pulisic-Rabiot renewals, Kvernadze latest 🔥The long international break has officially begun. Domestic leagues are going into hibernation and will only return on the weekend of October 10, along with the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.Watch all Serie BKT matches live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!Attention now shifts to Italy, for the first chapter of Mancini’s second spell in charge,
  
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• “The reality is…” – Alexis Mac Allister drops Liverpool contract hint

  22-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “The reality is…” – Alexis Mac Allister drops Liverpool contract hintAlexis Mac Allister Clarifies Liverpool Future After Contract CommentsAlexis Mac Allister has spoken again about his Liverpool future, attempting to provide some context to comments that inevitably generated questions about his long term position at Anfield.There is a straightforward reason this story matters. Mac Allister is 27, has two years remaining on his Liverpool contract and remains a significan
  
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• Is this Chelsea's next great centre-back?

  22-09-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subuloye has captained Chelsea's Under-21s in his four appearances so far this season [Getty Images]The latest centre-back to roll off the Cobham production line is Tayo Subuloye.Levi Colwill and Josh Acheampong are in Xabi Alonso's first-team squad while Marc Guehi, Fikayo Tomori and Trevoh Chalobah are among the former Chelsea academy products to be excelling elsewhere.Now Subuloye, 18, is knocking on the door of the first team, having trained in Alonso's group before the 3-0 defeat to Brentfo
  
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• Arteta wants to build a dynasty

  22-09-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]News of Mikel Arteta's agreement over a new deal at Arsenal will not come as a shock - but it is a major development nevertheless.The fact his existing deal expires at the end of the season did put a slightly greater emphasis on the speed of discussions than normal.But Arteta has been transparent about his desire to stay at the club beyond the end of this campaign.Dynasty building is what has driven Arteta's decision. Winning Arsenal's first Premier League title in 20 years last se
  
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• Romano explains why he chose Italy over Switzerland: ‘Ranieri contacted me’

  22-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano explains why he chose Italy over Switzerland: ‘Ranieri contacted me’Alessandro Romano has spoken at length about his decision to represent the Italy national team at senior level, rather than Switzerland, whom he represented in the youth categories, and has explained the role that both Claudio Ranieri and CT Roberto Mancini played in his decision.Romano on Cagliari success, Italy call and Switzerland snub: ‘A decision from the heart’Romano was handed his first call
  
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• Journalist: Record-breaking Man City star wanted by European giants

  22-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Record-breaking Man City star wanted by European giantsBayern Munich Keen on Manchester City Star: Why Harry Kane’s Timeline MattersBayern Munich are planning ahead, and the name sitting prominently on that long-range shortlist is Erling Haaland. According to Graeme Bailey for TeamTalk, the German champions are shaping a potential future strategy around the Manchester City striker, while also pushing to secure Harry Kane for the next phase of their attack.The central detail is
  
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• Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal backs his Ballon d’Or case: ‘The way I play is my strongest argument’

  22-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal backs his Ballon d’Or case: ‘The way I play is my strongest argument’FC Barcelona teenage superstar Lamine Yamal has defended his case for the Ballon d’Or, highlighting his playing style, the trophies he has won and his ability to entertain supporters as the qualities that distinguish him from other contenders.In an exclusive interview with L’Equipe, a preview of which has now been released a preview, the 19-year-old sensation discusse
  
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• Galatasaray dream of signing €50 million-rated Real Madrid midfielder in January – report

  22-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galatasaray dream of signing €50 million-rated Real Madrid midfielder in January – reportThroughout the summer transfer window, Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was strongly linked with a departure.After going through an ordinary season, the 23-year-old French international was touted for a departure, especially with Los Blancos pushing to sign a new midfielder.The former Rennes wonderkid, however, refused to leave, despite attracting interest from clubs across Europe.Moreover
  
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• Barcelona midfielder could resume full training in 2-3 weeks after taking key step forward in recovery

  22-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder could resume full training in 2-3 weeks after taking key step forward in recoveryThe international break has left FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick with only a small group of players available at the Ciutat Esportiva.Indeed, only six first-team players trained today at the club facilities, while the manager himself was unavailable as he had to attend the RFEF annual coaches’ summit in Las Rozas.But there could soon be another addition to the training group.De Jong makes
  
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• 'No doubt that this squad is good enough to stay in the Premier League'

  22-09-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether Coventry City have enough to stay up this season based on the opening five games.Here are some of your comments:Paul: I've been a Coventry supporter for 60 year so this past month has been nothing new really! We have faced enormous problems and come through. We are notoriously bad starters, but we have our first win so I believe we can stay up - 17th will be fine with me, but I've bet on a top-six finish.Steve: Shame about the three-week brea
  
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• Real Madrid lash out at La Liga president Tebas in official statement: ‘Completely absurd and irresponsible’

  22-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid lash out at La Liga president Tebas in official statement: ‘Completely absurd and irresponsible’In a major development, Real Madrid have issued an official statement lashing out at La Liga president Javier Tebas, while also demanding a change of leadership in the league.This comes as a strong response to Tebas after the La Liga chief criticised the club and its complaints about refereeing. What Tebas saidFollowing the Merengues’ 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid, Tebas ha
  
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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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• 💥 Real Madrid question Tebas's future: he's not LaLiga's owner

  22-09-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥 Real Madrid question Tebas's future: he's not LaLiga's ownerReal Madrid has responded with an official statement to the latest remarks by Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga. The club describes it as "intolerable" that Tebas uses his position to "discredit and attack" the institution repeatedly.The controversy stems from a comment by Tebas about Madrid’s complaints over the refereeing in the Madrid derby. "When it’s not Negreira, it’s the referee; when not that, then it
  
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• Pompey close to being a really good side - Bailey

  22-09-2026 17:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portsmouth midfielder Odin Bailey says they are "close to being a really good side" despite a slow start to the new season.Pompey lost three of their opening four league matches, before taking five points over a three-match unbeaten run - beating Cardiff before drawing with Charlton Athletic and Blackburn Rovers.It leaves John Mousinho's side 19th in the early Championship table, three points above the relegation zone but also three points away from the top half of the table, which would represe
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder a doubt for Villarreal clash, likely to return vs AS Roma – report

  22-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder a doubt for Villarreal clash, likely to return vs AS Roma – reportEarlier today, Real Madrid issued an official statement confirming that club captain and key midfielder Federico Valverde had suffered an ankle injury.The Uruguayan international has sustained a grade 3 ankle sprain as a result of a nasty challenge from Kang-in Lee of Atletico Madrid during the derby this past weekend.While the club did not provide an official timeline on his recovery period, sources s
  
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• Six Barcelona stars return to training after day off in Hansi Flick’s absence

  22-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Six Barcelona stars return to training after day off in Hansi Flick’s absenceThe FC Barcelona squad resumed work at the training ground today after enjoying a day off on Monday, reports MARCA, but did so with numerous absences. 17 players from the Blaugrana are currently away on international duty, meaning only a handful of first-team players were present at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.Moreover, manager Hansi Flick was also unavailable today as he travelled to Las Rozas for the annual
  
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• Report: Arsenal could be set to battle Chelsea in the race for midfielder

  22-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Arsenal could be set to battle Chelsea in the race for midfielderArsenal Transfer News: Gjivai Zechiël Emerges as Serious Feyenoord Midfield TargetArsenal are among the clubs tracking Feyenoord midfielder Gjivai Zechiël after an outstanding opening to the 2026-27 campaign, with Caught Offside reporting that Chelsea are also monitoring the 22-year-old closely.The Dutch midfielder has returned to Rotterdam following encouraging loan spells at Sparta Rotterdam and Utrecht, and his
  
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• Barcelona legend heaps praise on Liverpool star

  22-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend heaps praise on Liverpool starVirgil van Dijk Backed by Xavi as Netherlands Captain Ahead of Key International BreakXavi has taken over the Netherlands and one of his first calls was the obvious one, Virgil van Dijk stays captain. Sensible decision, little room for theatre, and no need to overcomplicate what is in front of everyone. If you have a dressing room that needs order, authority and standards, Van Dijk still gives you all three.For Liverpool, the story matters because f
  
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• 'More to come' - Makhanya backs Rangers to become ruthless

  22-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defender Olwethu Makhanya has warned there's more to come from resurgent Rangers once they learn to be clinical.The Ibrox side have recovered from a poor start to Derek McInnes' reign by winning six straight games, including rare back-to-back derby wins over Celtic in the League Cup and Premiership respectively.McInnes' men have conceded just one goal during their winning run, but four of the victories have been a single goal. And while Rangers have had the most shots in the Premiership this sea
  
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• Spurs legend Hughton 'very confident things will improve'

  22-09-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Tottenham defender Chris Hughton says he is "very confident things will improve" under Roberto de Zerbi despite a poor start to the 2026-27 season.Spurs have two points from five matches, their lowest tally since the start of the 2008-09 campaign.Speaking after being inducted into the Tottenham Hall of Fame, Hughton said: "We're five games into the season and I think for some it's disappointing, which is normal."We have to take stock. I think what the club have at this parti
  
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• UWCL: Anna Anvegård and BK Häcken ready to build on Europa Cup triumph ahead of Inter Milan clash

  22-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UWCL: Anna Anvegård and BK Häcken ready to build on Europa Cup triumph ahead of Inter Milan clashBKHäcken are preparing for their first UEFA Women’s Champions League appearance since the 2023/24 season, and Swedish attacker Anna Anvegårdhopes they can recreate the form that saw them reach the quarter-final that campaign.Häcken will return to the UWCL on Tuesday as they travel to Milan to face Inter. The Gothenburg-based side are looking to build on a historic Eur
  
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• Real Madrid new signing hits back at critics with social media post: ‘We only continue to go up’

  22-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new signing hits back at critics with social media post: ‘We only continue to go up’Real Madrid’s new signings have not had the impact one would have expected of them so far, and are rightfully being criticised for their performances.Yan Diomande, in that sense, has constantly been placed under the magnifying lens, especially because of the massive sum Real Madrid shelled out for his incorporation.Arriving as the club’s costliest transfer of all time, the pres
  
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• PSG the 37th ranked team in Europe this season so far – but with major promise on the horizon

  22-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG the 37th ranked team in Europe this season so far – but with major promise on the horizonPSG have started the season slowly, but are already looking to be building up a bit of steam as the weeks go by.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.The international break – especially a long one like this – is a good chance to take a look at a team and how they’ve star
  
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• Napoli confirm extent of latest Anguissa injury after Fiorentina 1-1 Napoli

  22-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli confirm extent of latest Anguissa injury after Fiorentina 1-1 NapoliNapoli have confirmed that midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa is set for another spell on the sidelines after suffering a new adductor injury, immediately after his recent return to action.Anguissa out with another adductor injury, Napoli confirmAnguissa missed Napoli’s 1-0 win over Bologna in Serie A earlier this month and their 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League due to an adductor injury earlier
  
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• Branthwaite credits Germany trip for resurgence

  22-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has credited a summer of rehabilitation in Germany for the injury-free form that helped him earn an England recall.The 24-year-old played just 10 times for the Toffees last season and spent part of the summer in Germany to "assess different things".Branthwaite has started all five of Everton's Premier League games this season and is back in Thomas Tuchel's squad as he looks to add to the one cap he won in 2024."I sat down with the club after the
  
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• Who will start for England at Euro 2028? BBC Sport's predictions

  22-09-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go again.Less than two months after Spain were celebrating their World Cup triumph, the next major tournament cycle begins.From 9 June 2028, the European Championship will be hosted by England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland - and the path to the finals starts now.England host Spain on Saturday in their Nations League opener and, while the competition doesn't offer a direct qualification route, it does provide a secondary route for teams who don't qualify automatically.Despi
  
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• Safouane Benzahra one of four academy products to sign pro deals at Monaco

  22-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Safouane Benzahra one of four academy products to sign pro deals at MonacoSafouane Benzahra (18) is one of four academy products to have signed his first professional contract at AS Monaco. Benzahra a Morocco youth international, has featured with Monaco’s first team this season, playing in both of the club’s UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers, as well as playing a handful of minutes of Ligue 1 football. His contract with the Principality club runs until the summer of 2029, as
  
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