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• 'Optimistic this will just take a few months, but a very average start'

  25-09-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Nottingham Forest's start to the season and tell us what Oliver Glasner should be focusing on during this extended international break.Here are some of your comments:Sean: It's been a fairly mediocre start to the season. Could have and probably should have beaten Leeds but didn't, same with Tottenham, a creditable draw with Liverpool and a win against 10-man Aston Villa with most of their team now at Chelsea, then that embarrassment of a performance agains
  
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• 🚨 XIs confirmed: Ortiz rings the changes against Audax Italiano

  26-09-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 XIs confirmed: Ortiz rings the changes against Audax ItalianoJulio Martínez Prádanos National Stadium hosts this Friday, September 25, the second-leg clash between Colo Colo and Audax Italiano in the Copa Chile 2026 round of 16. After the 0-0 draw in the first leg, highlighted by saves from Eduardo Villanueva and Tomás Ahumada, the tie remains completely open.
  Colo Colo manager Fernando Ortiz is preparing two strategic changes: he will give 18-year-old youngster Ge
  
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• Van Bommel: ‘Belgium 100 per cent happy’ after ending Italy curse

  26-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Van Bommel: ‘Belgium 100 per cent happy’ after ending Italy curseMark van Bommel was ‘100 per cent happy’ with his Belgium debut, the first time they beat Italy in a competitive match since 1972 to go top of the Nations League group.The focus was all on this being the return to the Nazionale of Roberto Mancini, but it also represented the debut on the Belgium bench of Van Bommel.The Dutchman had not worked in management for two years, but dived in with a 2-0 victory at th
  
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• Rodri believes in Man City's 'innocence'

  25-09-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri (right) made 298 appearances for Manchester City between 2018 and 2026 [Getty Images]Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes the club are innocent of any financial wrongdoing and will continue to trust them unless they are proved otherwise.City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching by the Premier League, although they are set to appeal.Speaking at a news conference before Spain's Uefa Nations League match against
  
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• Montella: ‘Turkiye incredible against France, same mentality with Italy’

  25-09-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Montella: ‘Turkiye incredible against France, same mentality with Italy’Vincenzo Montella saw an ‘incredible performance’ from Turkiye in the 1-0 defeat to France, and wants to see the same ‘spirit’ when they play Italy on Monday in the Nations League.That will be a real head-to-head to get off the foot of the group, considering both of them lost the opening fixtures.The Azzurri are currently rock bottom, having lost 2-0 to Belgium at home, so are trailing on
  
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• Champions Cliftonville draw with Linfield

  25-09-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions Cliftonville drew 1-1 with Linfield as the race for second place in the Women's Premiership between the Blues and Glentoran continues. Caitlin McGuinness gave Cliftonville the lead after 28 minutes before Sophie McKnight levelled late in the second half. The result means that Linfield are now two points behind the Glens, who have a game in hand. Elsewhere, Derry City thrashed Larne 5-1 thanks to goals from Chelsea Scott and Tara O'Connor-Farren and a hat-trick from Rachel McIntyre.At t
  
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• Cesar backs Slovenia to overcome Sesko loss against Scots

  25-09-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Slovenia head coach Bostjan Cesar is convinced his side are capable of generating "new energy" and their "true colours" despite the loss of three key players in three days before starting their Nations League campaign at home to Scotland on Saturday.Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko was the major blow, but then two replacements - Viborg defender Zan Zaletel and Jagiellonia Bialystok forward Nik Prelec, who had been drafted into the squad after injuries to defenders Kenan Bajric and Marcel
  
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• 🚨 Worries grow: Zizou gives update on Mbappé

  25-09-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Worries grow: Zizou gives update on MbappéDespite the narrow win against Türkiye and Cakir’s red card, it was the evening’s biggest talking point. After scoring the opener, France superstar Kylian Mbappé had to be substituted through injury and left the pitch limping.After the match, France coach Zinedine Zidane immediately provided an update that is unlikely to ease concerns over the Real forward.
  Zizou explained that Mbappé had twisted his knee a
  
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• Nations League: the 3️⃣ stars of the night

  25-09-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League: the 3️⃣ stars of the nightA Blue, a goalscorer, and a Parisian: here are the standout men of the night in the Nations League.🥉 Alexander Isak - SwedenWith a beautifully taken goal to get Sweden going against Romania, the Liverpool striker continues to prove that he is back to his very best.📸 JONATHAN NACKSTRAND - AFP or licensors🥈Manu Koné - FranceDeployed as a number 6 by Zinédine Zidane, Manu Koné proved he has the shoul
  
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• Official | Kylian Mbappé leaves France squad after sustaining left knee tendon injury

  25-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Kylian Mbappé leaves France squad after sustaining left knee tendon injuryThe French FA has confirmed that Kylian Mbappé has sustained a knee tendon injury. He’s now set to return to Madrid for treatment. The Real Madrid centre-forward scored Les Bleus’ only goal on Friday night to kick off their UEFA Nations League campaign with an away win against Türkiye. On Kocaeli Stadium’s poor pitch, Mbappé overextended his left knee as he buried his
  
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• Celtic Handed Major Martin O’Neill Decision After Brutal Defeat Run: Should They Separate Him From The Sporting Department?

  25-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Handed Major Martin O’Neill Decision After Brutal Defeat Run: Should They Separate Him From The Sporting Department?Celtic face a major decision during the international break after Martin O’Neill suffered three straight defeats in a painful eight-day spell. The 74-year-old manager has admitted he will reflect on his future after the latest setback, a 1-0 home loss to Rangers that ended his side’s perfect Scottish Premiership start.The sequence began with a 3-0 League Cu
  
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• Zidane confirms it: Mbappé leaves France camp over his knee

  25-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zidane confirms it: Mbappé leaves France camp over his kneeKylian Mbappé left the pitch in the Türkiye-France match due to injury, and there are fears it could be a serious one.
  In a gritty match against a strong Türkiye sideFrance, France finally made the difference thanks to their captain. Set up by Michael Olise after winning the ball high up the pitch, Kylian Mbappé was clinical with a powerful strike from a tight angle.And now, we know more about his condition
  
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• Di Lorenzo: ‘Tearing Italy apart is not helpful’ after 2-0 defeat to Belgium

  25-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Di Lorenzo: ‘Tearing Italy apart is not helpful’ after 2-0 defeat to BelgiumGiovanni Di Lorenzo insists fans and media need to have patience with Italy after a 2-0 defeat to Belgium. ‘If we start tearing the Nazionale apart again already, it’s not helpful.’The Azzurri began their second era under Roberto Mancini, who oversaw the last positive experience for fans when winning the European Championship in 2021.That was surrounded by a series of nightmares that have le
  
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• Man City verdict could see four Premier League clubs land compensation worth more than £200m

  25-09-2026 23:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Successful legal actions against Manchester City could be worth more than £200m to clubs that make challenges for loss of earnings, according to sources with knowledge of the details.A number of rivals are planning to pursue legal processes, amid the anticipation that City will be found guilty in almost all of the charges relating to their long-running Premier League case over alleged financial rules breaches. At least four clubs preserved their rights to claim compensation under Section W
  
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• Linfield beat Coleraine to move joint top - report & highlights

  25-09-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipColeraine 1 - 3 Linfield FTLinfield joined Coleraine at the top of the table with a resounding 3-1 win at the Showgrounds.Adam Frizzell fired the visitors in front after just nine minutes before captain Chris Shields doubled their advantage midway through the opening half.Kobei Moore's first goal for the club gave them a 3-0 advantage just before the hour mark, moments after Matthew Shevlin's goal for the hosts was disallowed by referee Evan Boyce.Shevlin did score his fifth of
  
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• West Ham Handed Major 27-Year-Old Fitness Concern After 73-Minute International Outing: Why Do They Need Him Protected?

  25-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham Handed Major 27-Year-Old Fitness Concern After 73-Minute International Outing: Why Do They Need Him Protected?West Ham have a fresh reason to keep a close eye on Manor Solomon after the winger completed 73 minutes for Israel against Austria.Kris Gonzo, senior columnist for Claret & Hugh, reported before the international fixture that Solomon faced four Nations League matches across 11 days. The schedule raised concern because the 27-year-old had become a significant part of Nuno Esp
  
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• Cambiaghi: ‘Italy struggled, but will see a better performance in Turkiye’

  25-09-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cambiaghi: ‘Italy struggled, but will see a better performance in Turkiye’Nicolò Cambiaghi admits Italy ‘really struggled in the first half’ against Belgium, but remains confident ‘we’ll see a better’ performance in the next Nations League match with Turkiye.The Bologna winger was an unexpected figure to complete the trident attack in a 4-3-3 formation with Moise Kean and Francesco Pio Esposito, yet proved to be one of the only impressive performe
  
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• Belgium beat Italy in Van Bommel's first game

  25-09-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueItaly 0 - 2 Belgium FTDodi Lukebakio (left) scored Belgium's second goal [Getty Images]Mark van Bommel's Belgium beat Roberto Mancini's Italy in their Nations League opener in Rome.Former Netherlands midfielder Van Bommel was taking charge of the Red Devils for the first time, while Mancini was starting his second spell as Azzurri boss.Paris St-Germain's Mika Godts scored his first Belgium goal, cutting inside two defenders in the box before firing in.Benfica's Dodi Lukebakio
  
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• Jersey Bulls remain unbeaten after Bedfont Sports win

  25-09-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Summer signing Jarma Mohamed scored his first league goal for Jersey Bulls [BBC]Unbeaten Jersey Bulls moved up to sixth place in Isthmian League South Central after an entertaining 3-2 win at Bedfont Sports.The islanders took the lead in impressive style as Lorne Bickley's thunderous strike from the right side of the box found the top corner in the eighth minute. But eight minutes later the hosts drew level when Tommy O'Neill reacted first from close range after James Barnett's shot was saved by
  
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• No relegation clause in Haaland's City deal - Saturday's gossip

  25-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland is without a relegation clause, Premier League clubs are eyeing Marcos Llorente, Juventus are considering Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell.Manchester City's Norwegianstriker Erling Haaland, 26, does not have a clause in his contract with the club in the event of relegation or any other circumstances. (Sport - in Spanish)Manchester City, Liverpooland Chelseaare interested in Spain midfielder Marcos Llorente, 31, who is yet to decide his future with Atletico Madrid. (TeamTalk)The sa
  
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• Liverpool could sign Everton's best player next summer

  25-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could sign Everton's best player next summerLiverpool haven’t signed a player directly from Everton since Abel Xavier crossed Stanley Park in 2002, but that record could soon be broken. There are always rumours linking the Reds with whoever is performing well for their neighbours, but as form fades so too do the tenuous transfer links.That is how things usually go in Merseyside, but there is one Blue that has continued to be linked with a switch to the more successful Liverpool-b
  
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• Football Italia LIVE Show: Italy 0-2 Belgium

  25-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Italia LIVE Show: Italy 0-2 BelgiumJoin Lorenzo Bettoni from the Stadio Olimpico and Giancarlo Rinaldi as they examine Italy’s 2-0 loss against Belgium in the opening game of the 2026-27 Nations League.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channel.Riccardo Calafiori passes the ball for Italy against Belgium in the Nations League (@azzurri)Belgium beat Italy 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Friday in the opening game of the 2026-27 Nations League. The
  
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• Manager Faces Heat For Defending Leeds United Loanee: What Will Be The Best Fate For The Whites?

  25-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager Faces Heat For Defending Leeds United Loanee: What Will Be The Best Fate For The Whites?Torino manager Ignazio Abate faces growing questions over his decision to keep backing Lucas Perri after a difficult start in Serie A. The Brazilian joined Torino from Leeds United on a season-long loan in August, with the club holding an option to make the move permanent.Gaetano Mocciaro of TuttoMercatoWeb has reported that scrutiny around Perri is increasing after several shaky displays. Inside Futb
  
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• Warrington edge past Leeds to reach Grand Final

  25-09-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Super League play-off semi-finalLeeds (12) 12Tries: Hall, Connor Goals: Connor 2Warrington (12) 14Tries: Bentley, Yates Goals: Irwin 3Warrington Wolves have reached their first Super League Grand Final in eight years with a thrilling victory against Leeds Rhinos at AMT Headingley Stadium.In a tense and topsy-turvy semi-final both sides traded two first-half tries each and drew 12-12 at the break, before the Wolves were awarded a contentious penalty which was slotted nervelessly by 18-yea
  
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• Calafiori: ‘Saw a good Italy side in fits and starts’ during 2-0 loss to Belgium

  25-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calafiori: ‘Saw a good Italy side in fits and starts’ during 2-0 loss to BelgiumRiccardo Calafiori insists Italy ‘must try to look at the positive aspects’ after their 2-0 Nations League defeat to Belgium. ‘I saw a good team in fits and starts.’It was not the start that the Nazionale wanted in the second Roberto Mancini era, as they were swept aside at the Stadio Olimpico by Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio, who waltzed through the defenders on both occasions aft
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Türkiye 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappé fires Les Bleus to Nations League opening win for Zinédine Zidane’s debut

  25-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Türkiye 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappé fires Les Bleus to Nations League opening win for Zinédine Zidane’s debutUEFA Nations League, Matchday 1, 25/09/2026Les Bleus secured a slender and unconvincing win for Zinédine Zidane’s managerial debut for France. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game, but he injured himself in doing so.The MatchThe Zinédine Zidane era started at Izmit’s Kocaeli Stadium as France kicked off the
  
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• Mancini: ‘Italy first half below expectations, but better than Belgium in second’

  25-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Italy first half below expectations, but better than Belgium in second’Roberto Mancini admits the first half was ‘below expectations,’ but insists Italy ‘did really well’ after the break in their 2-0 defeat to Belgium. ‘When you lose, you can get jeered.’The returning hero of EURO 2020 was hoping for a stronger start to his second Azzurri era, but the Nations League is already an uphill struggle after this 2-0 home defeat to Belgium.Altho
  
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• Liverpool told to sign nightmare Premier League forward

  25-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool told to sign nightmare Premier League forwardBrian Brobbey Transfer Talk Puts Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United on AlertBrian Brobbey has been thrust into the transfer conversation after a thunderous display for Sunderland, with Darren Lewis for talkSPORT making the case for some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs to take a serious look. After a hat-trick at the Etihad in a chaotic 5-3 defeat to Manchester City, the 24-year-old has suddenly become a far louder talking p
  
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• Mbappe injured while scoring in France win

  25-09-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueTurkey 0 - 1 France FTKylian Mbappe was clearly in pain during his goal celebrations [Getty Images]Kylian Mbappe suffered a knee injury while scoring the only goal as Zinedine Zidane's first game as France boss ended with a Nations League win in Turkey.Michael Olise picked out Mbappe in space to hammer a shot into the bottom corner - a record-extending 67th goal for his country.But the Real Madrid forward was limping immediately and had to be replaced five minutes later.Jules
  
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• Everton Could Get Their Target At £15-20m: Why Is It Not Suitable For The Toffees?

  25-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Could Get Their Target At £15-20m: Why Is It Not Suitable For The Toffees?Tottenham have reportedly set a £15m-£20m asking price for Richarlison ahead of the January transfer window, creating a question for Everton after the forward’s failed summer return to Merseyside.Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider reports that Spurs are prepared to accept a cut-price fee for the 29-year-old Brazil international, who has fallen out of favour under Roberto De Zerbi. The r
  
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