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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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• Jacobo Ramon talks Mbappe, Kroos, Modric, possible Real Madrid return: ‘I’m focused on the present’

  23-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jacobo Ramon talks Mbappe, Kroos, Modric, possible Real Madrid return: ‘I’m focused on the present’Jacobo Ramon is one of many Real Madrid academy graduates to have sought first-team football away from the Bernabeu, having joined Italian side Como last season.The defender, who made his Real Madrid debut in January 2025, is now looking to establish himself in Italy under Cesc Fabregas, with Los Blancos retaining a buy-back option.Speaking to EFE during Spain’s Under-21 tra
  
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• Former Chelsea star calls on new signing to show consistency

  23-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Chelsea star calls on new signing to show consistencyMorgan Rogers Gives Chelsea Early Lift, But £117m Focus Still Returns to Defensive IssuesChelsea’s decision to commit £117 million to Morgan Rogers was always going to invite scrutiny. Record fees do that, especially when they create new landmarks in the British transfer market and arrive with the weight of expectation at Stamford Bridge. Early signs, however, suggest the club have secured a player capable of giving th
  
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• Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent

  23-09-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Eriksen was fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) in 2022 [Getty Images]Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.The former Manchester United midfielder's contract with the German second-tier side had been scheduled to run until June 2027.Eriksen, 34, had previously suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark's opening European Championship group match against Finland in Cop
  
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• Alaba medical successful so 34-year-old free agent can join Udinese

  23-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alaba medical successful so 34-year-old free agent can join UdineseDavid Alaba has completed his medical tests in Rome and will now travel north to sign the new contract with Udinese as a free agent.The former Real Madrid defender has been out of contract since his deal at the Bernabeu expired on June 30.He had been linked with other Serie A sides in recent months, along with Union Berlin, Club America, Inter Miami and Al-Sadd, but made the surprising move to Udinese at the age of 34.Alaba passe
  
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• Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory

  23-09-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo made his Portugal debut in 2003 and is set to win his 234th cap against Wales [Getty Images]Cristiano Ronaldo considered retiring after the World Cup but says he opted to extend his glittering career as he believes he can help Portugal to further success - and reach a personal milestone of 1,000 career goals.The 41-year-old confirmed in the summer that the 2026 World Cup would be his last, although his long-term future remained uncertain.However, he has been included in Jorge J
  
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• 'Continuously improving' - NI future excites Brown

  23-09-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Centre-back Ciaron Brown believes "everyone wants to be involved now more than ever" in the Northern Ireland set up ahead of their Nations League campaign.Following their promotion in the Nations League, Northern Ireland step up to League B and open their campaign with an away trip to Georgia on Friday."From when I first started to now, the squad has changed massively," Brown, who has 30 caps, told BBC Sport NI."There are probably just a few familiar faces from that time to now and to see the ch
  
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• De Laurentiis claims new Napoli stadium would ‘take 24 months’ and slams Milan patron Cardinale

  23-09-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Laurentiis claims new Napoli stadium would ‘take 24 months’ and slams Milan patron CardinaleNapoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis outlines plans for a new stadium, warning ‘the Stadio Maradona ought to be demolished,’ and reveals he wanted to ‘throw out’ Milan owner Gerry Cardinale during a meeting.The fiery patron and Hollywood movie producer took Napoli from bankruptcy to two Scudetto titles in recent years, and has been trying for some time to get a new
  
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• 📸 Germany unveil their latest adidas shirt on Thursday

  23-09-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Germany unveil their latest adidas shirt on ThursdayThe German national team will wear its final adidas shirt as early as Thursday, coinciding with Jürgen Klopp’s debut as head coach.The German brand brought forward the launch of the black shirt, which was originally scheduled for November 3.
  The new design will be unveiled in Amsterdam, in the match against the Netherlands. It is the latest chapter in a 77-year partnership between adidas and the German Football Association
  
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• Matchday Masterclasses | The five standout performers from 2. Bundesliga matchday 6

  23-09-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matchday Masterclasses | The five standout performers from 2. Bundesliga matchday 6Four fixtures, five game-changers.Matchday 6 in the 2. Bundesliga delivered goals, big wins, and several standout individual displays. From brilliant saves in goal to unstoppable performances on the wing, these five players stepped up when it mattered most and earned their spot in this week’s top five.Fabian Reese – VfL WolfsburgA staggering, match-winning performance on the wing. Reese was c
  
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• Taylor Swift the soccer player joins English team Widnes Town FC, scores in 22nd minute in debut

  23-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has been a big few weeks for people named Taylor Swift.On Wednesday, Taylor Swift the international pop star announced that along with a new single being released this week she is also coming out with a four-song EP. That news comes after Taylor Swift the soccer player scored on his debut with his new club.That's right, Widnes Town FC, a club in England's 10th tier, filled the "blank space" they had at forward and announced the signing of Taylor Swift.TAYLOR SWIFT 💥You read that corre
  
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• Taylor Swift is having a great week: Widnes Town's Taylor Swift — the soccer player — scores 22 minutes into debut

  23-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has been a big few weeks for people named Taylor Swift.On Wednesday, Taylor Swift, the international pop star, announced that along with a new single being released this week, she is also coming out with a four-song EP. That news comes after Taylor Swift, the soccer player, scored in his debut with his new club.That's right, Widnes Town FC, a club in England's 10th tier, filled the "blank space" they had at forward and announced the signing of Taylor Swift.TAYLOR SWIFT 💥You read that
  
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• Official: Grabara has successful ACL surgery after Juventus injury

  23-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Grabara has successful ACL surgery after Juventus injuryJuventus have announced that goalkeeper Kamil Grabara underwent surgery today to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, with reports he could be out for seven months.The shot-stopper had only made his debut in the 5-0 Europa League victory over NEC after arriving on loan with option to buy from VfL Wolfsburg in August.However, coach Luciano Spalletti explained that the injury was sustained during a routine trainin
  
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• Kylian Mbappe holds the key as Zidane’s France reign begins against Turkey

  23-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe holds the key as Zidane’s France reign begins against TurkeyZinedine Zidane begins his reign as France’s head coach when they face Turkey in the UEFA Nations League at Kocaeli Stadyumu on Friday.Zidane will be tasked with building on the success of his predecessor Didier Deschamps, who was in charge of Les Bleus for 14 years.Deschamps led France to two World Cup finals, winning the 2018 tournament, as well as the 2021 UEFA Nations League title and reaching the Euro 2016
  
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• How derby masterclasses provide stark Rangers contrast

  23-09-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Probably the last thing Derek McInnes would have wanted right now was a three-week hiatus between games.Momentum is a massive factor in football and Rangers had begun to build up plenty of it following back-to-back victories over Celtic, the second of which put them just two points behind their fierce rivals at the top of the Premiership.Now, with the international break upon us, McInnes will lose several players from training for the best part of a fortnight and he will hope the squad is a
  
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• Long-term Arsenal target set to extend contract amid Spain call-up

  23-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Long-term Arsenal target set to extend contract amid Spain call-upArsenal-linked Ivan Fresneda is set to extend his contract with Sporting CP, having been called up to the Spain senior squad for the current international break.Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images21-year-old defender Ivan Fresneda received a major personal boost on Sunday, as the Spanish national team confirmed he’d been called up to their senior squad for the September-October break.Fresneda wasn’t initially included
  
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• Valverde to miss Uruguay duty after Real Madrid derby injury

  23-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Valverde to miss Uruguay duty after Real Madrid derby injuryReal Madrid have confirmed that Fede Valverde has been diagnosed with a grade-three sprain in his left ankle following the Madrid derby against Atlético de Madrid, as Managing Madrid report. The club’s official update lists his recovery as pending evolution, and Valverde is not expected to feature in Uruguay’s upcoming matches during the current international window.The injury stems from a tackle attributed to Kang In
  
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• Liverpool youngster scores incredible solo goal in late comeback

  23-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool youngster scores incredible solo goal in late comebackLiverpool Under-21s Show Character in Dramatic EFL Trophy Fightback at RochdaleLiverpool Under-21s produced one of their most stirring results in recent memory with an EFL Trophy victory over Rochdale that had almost everything, an early red card, a lengthy stoppage, a late collapse that looked terminal, and then a remarkable response capped by penalties.As first reported by Echo, the young Reds recovered from severe adversity at th
  
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• Liverpool star will “seek exit” if opportunities don’t emerge

  23-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star will “seek exit” if opportunities don’t emergeLiverpool face Mamardashvili decision as Alisson contract uncertainty growsLiverpool’s next major goalkeeping decision could settle two futures at once. A new contract for Alisson would preserve an established source of reassurance, but it could also leave Giorgi Mamardashvili wondering when his opportunity will arrive.That is the dilemma outlined by James Pearce, who has suggested the Georgia international woul
  
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• Liverpool legend honest about nearly joining rivals

  23-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend honest about nearly joining rivalsAndy Robertson’s Everton Near-Miss Shows How Fine Margins Shaped a Liverpool GreatFootball careers can turn on the smallest details, a conversation, a valuation, a club blinking first. Andy Robertson knows that as well as anyone. Long before he became one of Liverpool’s defining modern full-backs, he came within touching distance of taking a very different road across Stanley Park.Robertson has revealed that Everton pushed to sign hi
  
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• Exclusive: Liverpool title-winner defends star after recent criticism

  23-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Liverpool title-winner defends star after recent criticismExclusive: Ray Houghton Defends Liverpool Star After Recent CriticismLast season was undoubtedly Dominik Szoboszlai’s best campaign in a Liverpool shirt. The midfielder managed 13 goals and 12 assists across all competitions in a struggling side.As it stands, the 25-year-old looks set to become Liverpool’s next captain as he prepares to step into the shoes of Virgil van Dijk.However, the Hungarian has come under som
  
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• David Lynch: Can this struggling Liverpool star turn things around?

  23-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch: Can this struggling Liverpool star turn things around?Liverpool and Florian Wirtz: why turning it around starts with better chancesLiverpool paid for a player who could decide matches. With Florian Wirtz, the question is how often glimpses of that ability can become something more substantial.Debate following the win over Bournemouth has sharpened the scrutiny. A substantial transfer fee brings substantial expectations, and patience becomes harder to sustain when an attacking midfie
  
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• “I’m not seeing it” – Liverpool star is on borrowed time after recent struggles

  23-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I’m not seeing it” – Liverpool star is on borrowed time after recent strugglesExclusive: Former Liverpool Star Discusses Florian Wirtz’s StrugglesFlorian Wirtz looked set to become the new face of the Premier League when he joined Liverpool for £116m last summer. That is how highly-rated the German midfielder was.However, he has so far massively failed to live up to expectations. Of course some of the criticism is over the top, but that is the harsh reality o
  
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• FA charges Cardiff's Bielik as police end inquiry

  23-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik was involved in an altercation with a Portsmouth fan before players became involved [Huw Evans Picture Agency]The Football Association has charged Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik with misconduct over an altercation involving Portsmouth fans, but a police investigation has been concluded and they will take no further action over the incident.The flashpoint came during Cardiff's 2-0 Championship defeat at Portsmouth on Saturday, 5 September.The FA stated: "It
  
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• Lamine Yamal adamant Inter wouldn’t win epic 4-3 Barcelona semi-final again

  23-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal adamant Inter wouldn’t win epic 4-3 Barcelona semi-final againLamine Yamal insists Inter’s 4-3 Champions League semi-final victory over Barcelona was a fluke. ‘If we played that game again, I don’t think we’d concede the equaliser, in no way.’The epic battle at San Siro came after an already thrilling first leg result ended in a 3-3 stalemate, with Barcelona coming back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 at the 87th minute.However, Francesco Acerbi scored
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid superstar nominated for La Liga Player of the Month award for September

  23-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid superstar nominated for La Liga Player of the Month award for SeptemberThe month of September did not go according to plan for Real Madrid in La Liga, as they succumbed to two defeats in four matches in the Spanish top flight.Indeed, Los Blancos first lost to Real Betis (1-0) early in the month before falling to a 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the derby this past weekend.The mishaps have led to them dropping to fourth place in the league standings, already six points be
  
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• Manchester United make move for 21-year-old goalkeeper

  23-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United make move for 21-year-old goalkeeperManchester United Tracking Santiago Beltran as Goalkeeper Debate Refuses to Go AwayManchester United have started making checks on River Plate goalkeeper Santiago Beltran, according to Metro, and the interest says plenty about how quickly the conversation can change around a club still searching for certainty in key positions.Beltran is only 21, yet his profile is already rising sharply. He made his senior Argentina debut over the summer and
  
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• Real Madrid defender rewarded with second captain role with national team

  23-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender rewarded with second captain role with national teamThe first international break of the season is finally here and while not many are looking forward to it, especially after a scintillating World Cup, the break will offer many national teams a chance to try out some new formulas while for others, it could be a complete reset.One of the teams staring towards a new formula is the Netherlands, which has hired former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez as their new head coach.As X
  
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• Spotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 begins

  23-09-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pitso Mosimane (left) and Herve Renard (right) return to the dugout for South Africa and Ivory Coast respectively while Patrick Vieira (centre) starts his first international job with Senegal [Reuters/Getty Images]Just eight months on from the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) - and with the world still waiting to find out the ultimate destination of the title - the road to the 2027 tournament begins in earnest.The 48 sides still in contention will play two rounds of qualifying in
  
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• FA charges Cardiff's Bielik as police end enquiry

  23-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik was involved in an altercation with a Portsmouth fan before players became involved [Huw Evans Picture Agency]The Football Association (FA) has charged Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik with misconduct over an altercation involving Portsmouth fans, but a police investigation has been concluded and no further action will be taken over the incident.The flashpoint came during Cardiff's 2-0 Championship defeat at Portsmouth on Saturday, 5 September.The FA stated:
  
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