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• 'We want to go on and win it' - Garner on cup progression

  17-09-2026 10:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton midfielder James Garner spoke to BBC Radio Merseyside after helping his side reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 win over Wolves. Garner said: "We've spoken about it a lot, we want to have a good cup run this year, we don't want to just participate, we want to go on and win it. It's a step in the right direction."On whether Everton feel like they can really target both cup competitions this year, he added: "I don't see why not. This club hasn't won a trophy in a long tim
  
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• Rival watch: Atletico will be able to count on superstar forward against Real Madrid

  18-09-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rival watch: Atletico will be able to count on superstar forward against Real MadridAtletico Madrid appear set to have Julian Alvarez available for the first Madrid derby of the 2026/27 season, giving Diego Simeone another attacking option ahead of the meeting with Real Madrid.The Argentine has missed Atletico’s last two matches after suffering a minor muscle strain during the Champions League clash with Liverpool. He subsequently sat out the games against Real Sociedad and Osasuna, b
  
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• 'Lampard cannot look washed out or empty after a heavy loss'

  18-09-2026 10:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC][Getty Images]Managing a newly promoted team in the Premier League is very demanding, as Frank Lampard is finding out at Coventry.It's the highest level, not just for the technical ability of the players your team faces, but also the sheer physicality these players possess, and it feels like the gap to the Championship is getting greater every season.From my experience in the same situation, you have to be really smart in the way you approach every game and recognise the importance of prepa
  
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• Fleet-footed Samba a contrast to father

  18-09-2026 10:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]The Samba surname will be familiar to those of a certain age who have followed the Premier League.Floyd is the son of former Blackburn and QPR defender Christopher, who played 171 top-flight matches for those two sides, as well as a further 12 in the Championship with Aston Villa.The City forward is the younger of two brothers at the club, with Tyrone also involved in the youth team, and will now be aiming to play more first-team minutes after an exciting debut.As a fleet-footed forward, Fl
  
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• Liverpool line up move for 'perfect' £34 million star

  18-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool line up move for 'perfect' £34 million starLiverpool made a fair few changes to their squad during the summer transfer window. This was obviously expected to happen after the Anfield outfit finished fifth in the Premier League during the 2025-26 campaign.Indeed, they still managed to qualify for the Champions League but, if they'd have done any worse, Andoni Iraola's former team, Bournemouth, would have made it into Europe's premium competition instead of them.This would have bee
  
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• Argyle's Pepple aiming to return to Canada squad

  18-09-2026 10:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bim Pepple (right) has scored in each of his past two Plymouth Argyle appearances [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle striker Bim Pepple is aiming to be recalled to the Canada squad, head coach Tom Cleverley has said.The 23-year-old was called up for his country’s final squad before the World Cup in March.But despite ending the season with 15 goals in 21 games, he did not make the final cut for the tournament.People has scored three goals this season, including in each of Argyle's past two games
  
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• Nico Gonzalez’s gesture helps Woltemade score first Juventus goal

  18-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nico Gonzalez’s gesture helps Woltemade score first Juventus goalNico Gonzalez gave the ball to Nick Woltemade after earning a penalty kick against NEC last night, allowing the Newcastle loanee to score his first goal in a Bianconeri shirt from the spot.Juventus secured a comfortable 5-0 win over NEC in their Europa League opener last night, with four players- Woltemade, Randal Kolo Muani, Zeki Celik and Kerim Alajbegovic scoring for the first time this season.TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBE
  
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• Jaissle 'still in a phase of figuring things out'

  18-09-2026 10:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Matthias Jaissle spent the bus journey home from Monday's tough game at Leeds United digging into the detail behind the defeat with his analysts.However, just as Jaissle has not allowed himself to get too high following positive results, he has not tended to emotionally rip up the foundations after a setback, either, as former Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Zlatko Junuzovic explained."They analysed the situation and, where necessary, made one or two adjustments, but nothing drastic,"
  
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• Mbappe talks Mourinho, Vinicius, Bellingham, Diomande, Espi, Barcelona, Ballon d’Or

  18-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe talks Mourinho, Vinicius, Bellingham, Diomande, Espi, Barcelona, Ballon d’OrKylian Mbappe has worked under four different Real Madrid managers in just over two seasons, and his latest interview with AS offers a glimpse into how he views the changes at the Santiago Bernabeu.Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa and now Jose Mourinho have each left their mark on the French forward, and Mbappe says the Portuguese’s appointment has already made an impression.“It&rsquo
  
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• Como midfielder backs Barcelona megastar to win Ballon d’Or: ‘What he does is incredible’

  18-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Como midfielder backs Barcelona megastar to win Ballon d’Or: ‘What he does is incredible’Lamine Yamal has received another public endorsement for the Ballon d’Or, this time from Como midfielder Luis Milla, who believes the Barcelona winger deserves the award despite the unusually open nature of this year’s race.Notably, Yamal is one of the leading names heading into the ceremony in London on October 26. His case is built on a season in which he helped Barcelona
  
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• Derby day deluge - five things to watch in the EFL

  18-09-2026 09:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Bromwich Albion are flying high in the Championship under James Morrison (right), while Grant McCann's Doncaster Rovers are bottom of League One [Getty Images]Derby delights are abound in the English Football League this weekend.Whether it be local rivalries, competitive cities, or simply a team named Derby coming to town, for many the biggest thing on offer will not just be about the league table.Here are five things to look out across the weekend in the EFL.Strugglers meet at Turf Moor[BB
  
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• Report: Liverpool keen on move for 22-year-old midfielder

  18-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool keen on move for 22-year-old midfielderCher Ndour Transfer Latest as Liverpool Eye Midfield UpgradeLiverpool’s midfield planning is back under the spotlight, with TeamTalk reporting that the club remain firmly interested in Cher Ndour ahead of the winter market. The 22-year-old has emerged as a serious option for a department that still feels unsettled, and the circumstances around the race suggest Liverpool may have a clearer run than some expected.This is a squad that h
  
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• Report: Everton star is wanted by Real Madrid in surprise move

  18-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton star is wanted by Real Madrid in surprise moveJarrad Branthwaite Transfer Latest as Real Madrid and Manchester United Circle Everton Centre-BackReal Madrid are closely tracking Jarrad Branthwaite, with Everton’s commanding centre-back emerging as a serious name in the market ahead of future windows. According to Goal, the Spanish giants are assessing whether a move is realistic, although Everton’s valuation, reported at €93m, roughly £79.9m, creates an imme
  
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• OneFootball x Martin Luke Brown: Any Man Utd success will be because of Bruno

  18-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OneFootball x Martin Luke Brown: Any Man Utd success will be because of BrunoAs part of OneFootball's collaboration series with Shoot Music we're interviewing an artist about their love of football.This week it's artist, songwriter, producer, and Manchester United fan, Martin Luke BrownWhen did you start supporting Manchester United and why?One of my earliest memories was watching the World Cup in 1998 and becoming obsessed with David Beckham like every other millennial man. Turned out he played
  
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• Met Police granted special power for Millwall vs West Ham amid fears of fan violence

  18-09-2026 09:41 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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• Real Madrid coaching staff see 26-year-old star as key figure who brings ‘order and stability’

  18-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid coaching staff see 26-year-old star as key figure who brings ‘order and stability’Real Madrid had to contend with the absence of Aurelien Tchouameni in the initial weeks of the season, with the Frenchman suffering from an injury he picked up at the World Cup.However, importantly for Jose Mourinho, the 26-year-old has returned at a crucial juncture for Los Blancos, with the games coming thick and fast.While Mourinho insists nobody in his squad is indispensable, the France
  
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• Manchester United make decision on Michael Carrick’s future after Brighton defeat

  18-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United make decision on Michael Carrick’s future after Brighton defeatManchester United boss Michael Carrick is already facing scrutiny after the club’s poor start to the new season.The Red Devils crashed out of the League Cup at the first hurdle after Brighton & Hove Albion came back from 2-0 down to seal a sensational 3-2 success at Old Trafford.Rumours are rife that United are doing their due diligence in the event they are forced to sack Carrick early this season.H
  
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• Fermin Lopez vs Dani Olmo: Barcelona have a fascinating battle for one starting position

  18-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fermin Lopez vs Dani Olmo: Barcelona have a fascinating battle for one starting positionHansi Flick has a problem that most managers would happily accept: two proven attacking midfielders are competing for the same starting place at Barcelona.As such, Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo have been sharing the No.10 role at different points of the opening seven matches, but their minutes together have been surprisingly limited. To put it in perspective, Barcelona have already played 718 minutes of foo
  
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• Andoni Iraola told Liverpool will have to pay €35m for midfield maestro

  18-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola told Liverpool will have to pay €35m for midfield maestroLiverpool's midfield is arguably their main problem area at the moment. The Reds brought in two attackers and two defenders during the summer transfer window and, despite them losing Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott, no midfielders were signed.Of course, many were linked with a potential Liverpool move but, since they had their eyes set on other targets, that never came to fruition.Lamine Camara, Manu Kone and Khephren Th
  
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• Today’s Papers – New Juventus goals, Amorim under fire, Mancini’s Italy squad

  18-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – New Juventus goals, Amorim under fire, Mancini’s Italy squadLa Gazzetta dello SportAmorim under fire(But he’s untouchable)Milan want an immediate breakthroughThe problems: team defenceless and irritable; attack in crisisNew Juventus goalsEuroLeague: Four unlock themselves, including KoloNEC crushed at the Stadium: First goals for Alajbegovic, Woltemade and Celik. Nico drags.I’ll make your head spinAll the moves of Chivu and GasperiniThe Nerazzurri a
  
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• Monaco predicted XI v Lens: Manchester City loanee Mathys Detourbet to start

  18-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco predicted XI v Lens: Manchester City loanee Mathys Detourbet to startInjuries in the forward line limit Filipe Luís’ options as AS Monaco prepare to face RC Lens at the Stade Louis II on Friday night. Ansu Fati is not yet ready to return to the fold. Mamadou Coulibaly missed last week’s draw to RC Strasbourg Alsace and his quadriceps injury is expected to keep him out for several more weeks. Anis Soubeir was the man to replace him at the Meinau, but he didn’t make
  
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• Key Takeaways from AFC Champions League Matchday One: The Approach

  18-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key Takeaways from AFC Champions League Matchday One: The ApproachImageDaejeon Hana Citizen are using ACL as motivation; Pohang Steelers, FC Seoul, and Gangwon FC are using it for rotation, while Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are showing determination. Matchday One is now done and dusted in both the AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League Two, and the five K League clubs involved look to have signalled their intent for this season's competition.The AFC Champions League returned this week, a
  
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• Are Hibs interested in Bristol Rovers' Evans? - gossip

  18-09-2026 09:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  Steve Evans has Bristol Rovers riding high in League Two [Getty Images]There are conflicting reports about whether Hibernian are interested in Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans as Rangers reportedly rule out selling Bojan Miovski in January.Hibernian are ready to ask permission from Bristol Rovers to speak to 63-year-old Steve Evans over the vacant manager's role at Easter Road following the departure of David Gray. (Football Insider)Hibs would need to pay £250,000 in compensation if they
  
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• Kylian Mbappe reveals Florentino Perez’s role in bringing him to Real Madrid: ‘We stayed in touch for 10 years’

  18-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe reveals Florentino Perez’s role in bringing him to Real Madrid: ‘We stayed in touch for 10 years’Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid was years in the making, and the Frenchman has now revealed just how important Florentino Perez was in finally making it happen.In an extensive interview with AS, Mbappe looked back on his journey to the Santiago Bernabeu and explained that there was never really a question over whether he wanted to play for Madrid. The difficu
  
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• Fermin Lopez opens up on Messi regret, Xavi-Iniesta comparison, Lamine, Barcelona identity and World Cup heartbreak

  18-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fermin Lopez opens up on Messi regret, Xavi-Iniesta comparison, Lamine, Barcelona identity and World Cup heartbreakFermin Lopez has never tried to hide the fact that his game is different from the Barcelona midfielders who came before him.The 23-year-old features on the latest cover of GQ Hype, where he discussed his development at Barça, his relationship with Lamine Yamal and Pedri, his Spain experience and the disappointment of missing the World Cup after being selected but ruled out th
  
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• Elding ready for Irish chance after passport delay

  18-09-2026 09:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forward Elding was a training player in the Republic of Ireland's summer squad [Getty Images]Hibernian striker Owen Elding's first official call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad for the start of their Nations League campaign was a long time coming.The 20-year-old was included in Heimir Hallgrimsson's squad for friendlies against Qatar and Canada in May and June, but only as a training player.He was ineligible to feature in those games as he was still waiting for his Irish citizenship t
  
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• From depression after Chelsea injury to playing non-league at 37

  18-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Hutchinson (back row, third from left) lines up for Chelsea before a friendly against Paris St-Germain in New York in July 2012[Getty Images]Sam Hutchinson played under both Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea, set up a goal for Frank Lampard, and was in Munich on the historic night they won the Champions League for the first time in 2012.His time at Chelsea, however, was "filled with regret and what might have been" after a chronic knee injury so nearly ended his career before it h
  
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• Andoni Iraola favourite to make Liverpool audition this weekend

  18-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola favourite to make Liverpool audition this weekendLiverpool enjoyed another busy transfer window this summer, adding several top talents to Andoni Iraola's squad.The arrivals of Jeremy Jacquet, Victor Munoz and Bradley Barcola were instant boosts to the quality of the squad, but a number of departures led to many supporters feeling that the side remains a work in progress.Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson, Ibrahima Konate and Curtis Jones were the four biggest exits in the window and
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: hack of the year 🔪, Szoboszlai on top ✨

  18-09-2026 09:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: hack of the year 🔪, Szoboszlai on top ✨The tackle of the season 🔪In Ligue 3, Thailand international Erawan Garnier was guilty of a horrific tackle during the match between Cannes and Bastia.Punishment: straight red card.The ultimate Szoboszlai compilation 🚀This week, Dominik Szoboszlai made headlines again with another outrageous goal in the win over Tottenham.So here is a compilation of all his bangers in a Liverpool shirt.On
  
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• Stats: Raphinha has turned penalties into a near-guaranteed goal for Barcelona

  18-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stats: Raphinha has turned penalties into a near-guaranteed goal for BarcelonaRaphinha has developed into one of Barcelona’s most reliable players from the penalty spot, and his record explains why he continues to be trusted when the pressure is highest.As per Mundo Deportivo, the Brazilian has taken 22 penalties during his career and missed only once. That solitary failure came back in 2017, when he was playing for Vitoria Guimaraes.His record since arriving at Barcelona is even cleaner:
  
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