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• 'We have to own it' - Blades boss Wilder on Cup exit

  17-09-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United did not follow the gameplan in Wednesday night's Carabao Cup defeat by Fleetwood Town, according to boss Chris Wilder.The League Two side upset their Championship opponents with a 1-0 third-round win to earn a last-16 tie at home to Premier League champions Arsenal."The first 10 minutes of the second half we went off plan and just thought the game would come to us," Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield."The goal was horrendous from our point of view with the amount of mistakes we mad
  
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• 'Wirtz has not become a bad player overnight'

  23-09-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The LFC Poets podcast's Peter Warburton believes Florian Wirtz would look like a "world beater" if his Liverpool team-mates were on his wavelength and says he has not "become a bad player overnight".The Germany attacking midfielder has come under criticism since he signed last year in a deal worth £116m.And after a modest first campaign, Wirtz has laboured in the early stages of this season - but Warburton thinks the signing can still prove himself in the Premier League under
  
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• Barcelona teenage starlet in contention for a starting opportunity with national team

  23-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona teenage starlet in contention for a starting opportunity with national teamFC Barcelona teenager Hamza Abdelkarim is currently away with the Egypt national team as the first international break of the 2026/27 season is underway. The 18-year-old centre-forward, who was already a part of the Egypt squad at the World Cup in the summer, is already training under Hossam Hassan ahead of their first two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Fighting for a place in the
  
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• PSG defender loses final appeal and will now stand trial for rape

  23-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG defender loses final appeal and will now stand trial for rapePSG star Achraf Hakimi’s final appeal against a charge of rape has been rejected by France’s highest court, and he will now stand trial.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 highest court in France, the “Court of Cassation,” has rejected PSG right back Achraf Hakimi’s appeal against a char
  
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• Bukayo Saka says England still carrying World Cup ‘scar’ but must move on

  23-09-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka says England’s players are still carrying the “scar” of the Argentina defeat as they enter their first international break since World Cup heartbreak.The Three Lions achieved their best ever finish at a World Cup as they came away with bronze, but the defining moment of the campaign was their late semi-final capitulation against the 2022 winners, losing 2-1 in stoppage time.Tuchel held a meeting with the squad on Tuesday to talk through what happened at the World Cu
  
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• Barcelona battle with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United for 15-year-old jewel

  23-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona battle with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United for 15-year-old jewelFC Barcelona continue to keep a close eye on the young talents beginning to make a name for themselves in Europe. After showing interest in JJ Gabriel of Manchester United, and making progress in signing the 15-year-old gem, another name has now emerged on the radars of the Blaugrana.Barcelona scout Gabriel RajkovicIndeed, according TV 2 Direkte (h/t SPORT), Barcelona have set their sights on teenage attacker Gabri
  
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• Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium

  23-09-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United are currently 12th in the Premier League [Getty Images]Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.Amid a backdrop of fan protests and a disappointing start to the season that has left United 12th in the Premier League and already out of the EFL Cup, United have announced record revenues of £677.6m and a £
  
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• Columbus Crew 2 fires head coach Federico Higuaín after incident with female referee

  23-09-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Federico Higuaín has been fired by the Columbus Crew after the club's MLS NEXT Pro coach was suspended following an August incident with a female referee."We determined it's in the best interest of our Club, players and support staff to dismiss Federico Higuaín from his responsibilities. After conversations this week and further assessing the past month, our Club's standards of what's expected from a leader for one of our teams have not been met," said Crew general manager Issa Tal
  
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• Man Utd still £1bn debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium

  23-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United are currently 12th in the Premier League [Getty Images]Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.Amid a backdrop of fan protests and a disappointing start to the season that has left United 12th in the Premier League and already out of the EFL Cup, United have announced record revenues of £677.6m and a £
  
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• Joint training session between the Barcelona first-team squad and Barça Atletic

  23-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joint training session between the Barcelona first-team squad and Barça AtleticThe international break has forced FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick to work with a much smaller group than usual in recent days. After all, as many as 17 Barça players are currently away with their respective national teams, leaving the manager with only six fit senior players at his disposal.Joint training sessionAs such, Flick used Wednesday morning’s session to bring together the available first
  
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• 🎧Spygate debate & Grimsby's CEO on Jamestown Analytics

  23-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How are Grimsby Town and Swansea City linked through their recruitment and analysis?In the newest episode of the 72+ podcast, Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Cambridge United boss Neil Harris find out in conversation with Grimsby CEO Polly Bancroft, who talks Jamestown Analytics, club growth, ambitions and what it's like to be one of the few female chief executives in the EFL.That's after the panel are joined by Adam Blackmore, BBC Radio Solent's sports editor, to chat Spygate, the looming verdict
  
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• England players carrying World Cup scar - Saka

  23-09-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka started three of England's eight games at the World Cup [Getty Images]England winger Bukayo Saka says the team are still carrying the "scar" of their heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina.Thomas Tuchel's team were on the verge of becoming the first England side to reach a men's World Cup final since 1966, but were stunned by two late Argentina goals as they fell to a 2-1 loss.A thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze medal match gave the Three Lions their best
  
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• Arsenal to participate in 2nd edition of Messi Cup

  23-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal to participate in 2nd edition of Messi CupArsenal’s u16s are set to take part in the Messi Cup for the first time, having been named among 16 participants in this year’s tournament.Photo by Elsa/Getty ImagesInter Miami CF have confirmed that they’re set to host the second edition of the Messi Cup, a youth tournament named after the club’s most famous player.The first Messi Cup was held in 2025, with eight teams participating, but this year’s edition will inc
  
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• Why Cherries must rediscover goal threat

  23-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]A remarkable eight-month sequence was ended at the weekend as Bournemouth suffered their first home defeat since champions Arsenal came away from Vitality Stadium with a 3-2 win on 3 January.To twist the knife a little further, the run was ended by Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, whose personal unbeaten run now stands at 25 games - the last 18 matches of last season with the Cherries (since that aforementioned defeat by Arsenal), and his first seven games as Reds boss.And Iraola's su
  
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• Foden red card in derby narrowly supported by panel

  23-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Foden received a three-match suspension and will miss the Carabao Cup tie against Norwich and Premier League games with Sunderland and Liverpool [Getty Images]The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel has supported Phil Foden's red card in the Manchester derby - but on a split 3:2 vote.The Manchester City midfielder was shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver in the 23rd minute for kicking out at Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. Two panellists "felt that the action lacked
  
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• Ad break in Women's Champions League was unscheduled

  23-09-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A three-minute advert break during a Women's Champions League game was not scheduled, Disney+ confirmed.Arsenal and HB Koge were drawing 0-0 in the second half on Tuesday when coverage was interrupted.It was one of several technical issues during the coverage, which fans said was "gimmicky" and "undermines" women's football. One guest was a dog with 137,000 Instagram followers.Disney confirmed it was an unintended interruption caused by a technical issue and understood the frustration caused. It
  
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• Barcelona academy defender on Hansi Flick’s radar following Christensen injury setback

  23-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona academy defender on Hansi Flick’s radar following Christensen injury setbackFC Barcelona opted not to sign a new centre-back this summer despite parting ways with both Ronald Araujo (loan) and Alvaro Cortes.Hansi Flick & co. did make an attempt to sign Ruud Nijstad but FC Twente’s reluctance to sell meant the move did not happen and Barça were happy not to explore other options.However, a month into the new season, Andreas Christensen has been rocked by yet anoth
  
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• Sunderland penalty incorrect but VAR right not to step in - panel

  23-09-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The penalty awarded to Sunderland against Arsenal earlier this month should not have been given, the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel has ruled. However, the KMI panel also felt the error did not reach the threshold for a video assistant referee intervention.Referee John Brooks pointed to the spot in the 54th minute for a holding offence by Ezri Konsa on Dan Ballard, but Gunners goalkeeper David Raya then saved Enzo le Fee's spot-kick.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was furi
  
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• How to watch USMNT vs Peru live: Stream, TV, team news, prediction

  23-09-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States men's national team is set for their first post-World Cup match as Peru pays a visit to Orlando on Saturday.Mauricio Pochettino has called in a mix of youth and experience. World Cup veterans Tyler Adams, Chris Richards, Sergino Dest, and Antonee Robinson lead the way, while soon-to-be 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan is one of several kids with massive expectations.Peru did not participate in the World Cup but did play in two friendlies on North American soil prior to the tournament
  
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• Gwengwe pulls out of Malawi squad to stay at County

  23-09-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Shaquille Gwengwe will be available for Newport County's upcoming League Two games with Grimsby and Gillingham after pulling out of the Malawi squad.The forward received his first international call-up for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Sudan and Angola.That would have led to the summer signing from Poole missing the games against the Mariners and Gills along with the Football League Trophy fixture against Plymouth.But Gwengwe, who has featured in all se
  
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• U's midfielder Ferdinan returns to Indonesia

  23-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marselino Ferdinan has won 38 caps for Indonesia, scoring five times [Getty Images]Oxford United midfielder Marselino Ferdinan has departed the U's to join Indonesian Super League side Persija Jakarta.The 22-year-old Indonesia international moved to the Kassam two seasons ago but made just one substitute appearance in the Championship.He came off the bench for the final 13 minutes of the 3-3 final-day draw with Swansea in May 2025, with his only other U's appearance coming off the bench in the F
  
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• “The hunger…” – Luis Campos on PSG’s biggest battle as they aim for third Champions League

  23-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “The hunger…” – Luis Campos on PSG’s biggest battle as they aim for third Champions LeaguePSG’s sporting director claims his group are still highly motivated and ready to compete for a third Champions League.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 Portugal Football Summit is going on right now, and PSG Sporting director Luis Campos is one of the gu
  
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• Andreatta on squad depth, Weir Ballon d'Or & chats with Pocognoli

  23-09-2026 15:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta has been addressing the media after naming her squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup round one play-off matches against the Czech Republic.Here are the key things she said:"Always exciting" naming a squad, but this selection was about "depth" and Andreatta highlighted Sam Kerr's "versatility" as a key quality to her recall after nearly a year since she was last involved.Andreatta's "confidence is growing" in the squad game-by-game, with an eye on their go
  
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• Barcelona summer signing’s incredible passing statistic puts him clear of La Liga midfielders

  23-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona summer signing’s incredible passing statistic puts him clear of La Liga midfieldersRodri has needed only a handful of appearances to establish himself as one of the most important pieces in Hansi Flick’s Barcelona midfield.The blockbuster summer signing was gradually introduced after arriving with limited preparation, but that approach has now paid off. Rodri is now operating alongside Pedri and producing passing numbers that show his influence in Barcelona’s pos
  
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• Aberdeen's attacking issues laid bare

  23-09-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Do Aberdeen have a creativity problem?The stats behind the Dons' start to the Premiership season flag up some attacking concerns.The 48 chances created by Stephen Robinson's side is the lowest tally in the division - same for their 37 chances from open play - while they have the fewest shots on target (18) and second-fewest shots (70).It must be noted Aberdeen haven't had the kindest fixtures, with Robinson keen to point out they have faced five of last season's top-six teams in their openi
  
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• Chelsea have entered the realm of late-stage American sports capitalism

  23-09-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea fans protested against Todd Boehly’s ownership in 2024.Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAHere follows a list of the things accomplished at Chelsea Football Club during a time that historians may choose to grandly term the First Clearlake Era, or perhaps the Boehly Bungle.Since the May 2022 purchase of the club from the sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, when Todd Boehly took over the club’s daily operations, Chelsea – Premier League champions as recently as 2017 and 2
  
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• Arsenal Women late win exposes familiar attacking struggle

  23-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Women late win exposes familiar attacking struggleRenée Slegers rotated heavily against HB Køge, yet familiar problems against a compact defensive block were again difficult to shift.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsenal defeated HB Køge 1-0 with an injury-time penalty from Mariona Caldentey to begin their Champions League campaign with three valuable points.Renée Slegers made eight changes to the side that could only draw with Manchester United. Rot
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona sign 16-year-old Portuguese talent after successful trial

  23-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona sign 16-year-old Portuguese talent after successful trialBarcelona have officially completed the signing of 16-year-old Portuguese attacker Dany Freire after the youngster impressed during his trial period with the club’s youth setup.Freire has now signed a three-year contract with Barça, bringing an end to several weeks as a trial player at La Masia. He completed the formalities alongside Jose Ramon Alexanco, the club’s director of Formative Football
  
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• AFCON qualifying: 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification format, schedule, standings, scores

  23-09-2026 14:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AFCON is moving to summer, packing the next few months with important 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on the international docket.MORE — USMNT upcoming fixtures, latest resultsThe tournament proper, set for June 19-July 17 in the East African nations of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will look to build on and rebound from a controversial final that saw Senegal beat Morocco after walking off the pitch.MORE — AFCON all-time winners, finalsThat decision eventually saw the trophy deli
  
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• Will Cameron reignite career at Tannadice?

  23-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Could Dundee United and Lyall Cameron be the perfect fit for each other?There is no doubt the midfielder is a real talent, which he proved during his time at Dundee.That earned him a big move to Rangers last summer, but his career has not kicked on since.Cameron failed to make his mark in Govan - mustering only 10 appearances, five as a sub - during the first half of last season before heading to Aberdeen on loan.At Pittodrie he struggled to establish himself following the appointment of he
  
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