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• 'Workhorse' Koumas growing with Wales

  25-09-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One swing of a left boot had Wales fans dreaming of a shock outcome in Portugal.It was ultimately not to be for Lewis Koumas whose close-range shot was brilliantly blocked on the line by Manchester City defender Ruben Dias in the 74th minute.But it was yet another example of the Liverpool forward giving the Red Wall an emotion they had probably not expected to feel in Lisbon. Genuine hope.Without a number of key players at Estadio Jose Alvalade, Craig Bellamy hoped the contest with the defending
  
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• Merseyside is red as Liverpool beat Everton at Anfield

  27-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Merseyside is red as Liverpool beat Everton at AnfieldLiverpool claimed the Merseyside derby bragging rights as they recorded a 2-0 victory over Everton at Anfield this afternoon.Beata Olsson and Cornelia Kapocs got the goals as The Reds ended their poor home derby record.Liverpool opened the scoring after just four minutes through Olsson. The Reds won a corner which was perfectly swung into Olsson. She headed perfectly past visiting keeper Courtney Brosnan.Ornella Vignola then had an attempt at
  
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• Totti on 2006 World Cup win: ‘If I hadn’t played, Italy wouldn’t have won it’

  27-09-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Totti on 2006 World Cup win: ‘If I hadn’t played, Italy wouldn’t have won it’Francesco Totti believes the 2006 World Cup is what lifted him beyond being a purely Roman figure, and he has no doubt about the part he played in it.Speaking to Corriere dello Sport for his 50th birthday, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Totti was asked whether the tournament completed him.“If I hadn’t played they wouldn’t have won it,” he said, laughing. “That World Cup gave m
  
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• Incredible goal at just 17, wonderkid international is destined for Liverpool

  27-09-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Incredible goal at just 17, wonderkid international is destined for LiverpoolOne of football's most exciting wonderkids scored an incredible international goal this weekend. He looks destined for Liverpool.Liverpool are in the market for elite young players. That should be obvious to anyone paying attention as the Reds have pushed for wonderkids over the last couple of years.Giovanni Leoni, Jeremy Jacquet, Lucca Brughmans and Djylian N'Guessan have all signed deals as stars of the future. Liverp
  
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• Eduardo Camavinga receives major boost from Zinedine Zidane after difficult Real Madrid spell

  27-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eduardo Camavinga receives major boost from Zinedine Zidane after difficult Real Madrid spellThe midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is one of the players who has his future at Real Madrid quite uncertain. The Frenchman has been far from his best level for several years now, and endured a particularly difficult last season. As a result, he was strongly linked with a move away from the Merengue club during the last summer transfer window.However, he ended up staying, and has seen his prominence increase
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Star Is On The Radar Of Liverpool: Can De Zerbi Afford To Lose Him?

  27-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Star Is On The Radar Of Liverpool: Can De Zerbi Afford To Lose Him?In a recent interview, former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown stated that Tottenham Hotspur star Micky van de Ven is on the radar of Liverpool. Brown said,“Van de Ven is somebody who has been on Liverpool’s radar for a long time.“He’s certainly somebody who would fit the bill when they’re looking to replace Van Dijk, because he’s left-sided, physically dominant, he&rs
  
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• Denmark loss leaves Wales winless in 2026

  27-09-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueDenmark 2 - 0 Wales FTWales remain bottom of their Nations League A group following a defeat by Denmark in Copenhagen that also leaves Craig Bellamy's side without a victory in 2026.Spurs defender Ben Davies was unfortunate to turn Mikkel Damsgaard's cross into his own net early on in the second half at Parken Stadium.Gustav Isaksen - who had a goal disallowed in the first half - added Denmark's second 13 minutes later as his side earned their first victory of the campaign.Wal
  
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• Napoli reach agreement to extend Rrahmani contract until 2029

  27-09-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli reach agreement to extend Rrahmani contract until 2029Napoli have agreed terms with Amir Rrahmani over a new deal, with only the official announcement outstanding.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Kosovo international has reached an agreement with Aurelio De Laurentiis over an extension running to 2029, worth around €3.8m a season. His current contract expires in 2027, so the new arrangement represents a two-year extension.NAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 09: Amir Rrahmani of SSC Napo
  
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• Barcelona have already struck gold by signing German international on a cut-price deal this summer

  27-09-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have already struck gold by signing German international on a cut-price deal this summerKarim Adeyemi was one of the major signings Barcelona made during this summer, as he joined on a permanent deal from Borussia Dortmund.Compared to the lofty price-tag of Anthony Gordon and Rodri, Adeyemi seemed like a bargain in comparison, with the club reaching a deal worth just €22 million, which could reach up to €27 million including add-ons.But there were question marks too, as Adeye
  
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• Terrible update: Liverpool suffer second major injury

  27-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Terrible update: Liverpool suffer second major injuryThat's two major injuries in two days for Liverpool. A terrible chain of events for Andoni Iraola.Liverpool suffered their first major injury of the international break with news that Alexander Isak is leaving the Sweden camp early. He's rejoining LFC to rehabilitate as we wait on news of the severity.But given this is an extended break with Sweden's final fixture two weeks away, there's clearly a fear that Isak needs time off. Or at least tha
  
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• Parma in direct contact with Gilardino to replace former Arsenal coach Cuesta

  27-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Parma in direct contact with Gilardino to replace former Arsenal coach CuestaParma have moved quickly to identify Carlos Cuesta’s successor, with Alberto Gilardino the leading name on a short list.According to Alfredo Pedullà, direct contact has already been made. The obstacle is Gilardino’s existing contract at Pisa, which he would need to terminate before any move could proceed, but the Ducali regard him as a realistic option rather than a speculative one.Gilardino was a can
  
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• Arsenal Are In The Running To Land This Brentford Winger: Should Arteta Snap Him Up?

  27-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are In The Running To Land This Brentford Winger: Should Arteta Snap Him Up?In a recent report, Sky Sports claimed that Arsenal are in the running to land Brentford winger Kevin Schade. It is believed that the Gunners would have to rival Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign the German wide player next year.Schade’s Impressive Form In English FootballSchade has made a decent start to this Premier League campaign as he has managed to put in a run of impressive
  
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• Sandro Tonali reveals why Tottenham will be fine this season

  27-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sandro Tonali reveals why Tottenham will be fine this seasonSandro Tonali joined Tottenham as part of a big-money deal in the summer transfer window, becoming the most expensive player in Italian football history. But the start to the season hasn’t been bright at all, as Spurs are yet to win a single league game.Before their 3-2 loss to Aston Villa, Roberto De Zerbi’s side had not even scored a single goal, despite having spent a huge amount of money in the summer.Tonali has been a p
  
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• ‘I would have loved to play with him’ – France manager Zinédine Zidane hails Manchester City midfielder Rayan Cherki

  27-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I would have loved to play with him’ – France manager Zinédine Zidane hails Manchester City midfielder Rayan CherkiWhoever knew Zinédine Zidane the player will hardly be surprised that Zidane the manager has taken a shine to a player such as Rayan Cherki (23). Called up by the new France manager for this September training camp, the Manchester City player already seems to have won over the former number 10, whose praise for him is effusive.Speaking at a press con
  
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• Nations League: First win for Xavi; Austria and Denmark deliver

  27-09-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League: First win for Xavi; Austria and Denmark deliverThe first results from this Sunday in the Nations League.Matchday 2 of the 2026-2027 Nations League got underway this Sunday afternoon.Results, standings: the full roundup!League A - Group 2: first win for Xavi!Three days after his solid 1-1 draw against Germany in his debut, Xavi has claimed his first win as Netherlands head coach!The Oranje won 2-1 in Serbia thanks to a brace — in only his second cap — from AZ Alkmaar s
  
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• Liverpool receive Alexander Isak update after latest injury scare

  27-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive Alexander Isak update after latest injury scareAlexander Isak injury update as Liverpool striker withdraws from Sweden dutyLiverpool have received an early boost over Alexander Isak’s injury, with Sweden confirming that the forward has withdrawn from international duty because of a minor thigh problem.Isak had been included in Graham Potter’s Sweden squad for the current international break, but he will now return to Liverpool for further assessment. The 27 year old
  
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• Hansi Flick impressed with Barcelona players after visit to Wembley

  27-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick impressed with Barcelona players after visit to WembleyThe Spain and England game in the UEFA Nations League saw the participation of multiple Barcelona players, including new signing Anthony Gordon.The game ultimately ended 3-2 in favour of Spain, with Lamine Yamal notably scoring the opener. Gordon, too, scored a goal for England, though it wasn’t enough to keep La Roja at bay.Flick delighted at WembleyGordon scored an important goal vs Spain. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Get
  
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• Nations League: Wales well beaten by Denmark - reaction

  27-09-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Use the 'Watch live' icon at the top of the page for BBC One coverageAfter an opening loss in Portugal, Wales suffer second Nations League defeatDenmark's Gustav Isaksen denied superb opener by tight offside and VAR, then Mikkel Damsgaard hits postSorba Thomas inches away from opening scoring against run of play in goalless first halfDenmark in front after unfortunate Ben Davies own goal in 53rd minuteMohamed Daramy misses a sitter but then Isaksen makes it 2-0 with help of deflection in 66th mi
  
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• Nations League: Wales well beaten by Denmark in Copenhagen

  27-09-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Use the 'Watch live' icon at the top of the page for BBC One coverageAfter an opening loss in Portugal, Wales suffer second Nations League defeatDenmark's Gustav Isaksen denied superb opener by tight offside and VAR, then Mikkel Damsgaard hits postSorba Thomas inches away from opening scoring against run of play in goalless first halfDenmark in front after unfortunate Ben Davies own goal in 53rd minuteMohamed Daramy misses a sitter but then Isaksen makes it 2-0 with help of deflection in 66th mi
  
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• Turkiye coach Montella hails ‘extraordinary’ Donnarumma and reflects on playing days with Mancini

  27-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Turkiye coach Montella hails ‘extraordinary’ Donnarumma and reflects on playing days with ManciniVincenzo Montella would rather not have drawn Italy, and if he had a say in the team sheet he would remove one name in particular.With quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Turkiye coach was speaking to Sky Sport Italia before Monday’s Nations League meeting in Bursa, where he comes up against Roberto Mancini, his former strike partner at Sampdoria.“Certainly a decisive game in term
  
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• Thomas Tuchel reveals England injury blow after Spain defeat

  27-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel reveals England injury blow after Spain defeatLewis Hall Injury Scare Explains England Absence in Spain DefeatEngland lost 3-2 to Spain at Wembley and the obvious question afterwards centred on Lewis Hall. He was fit enough to make the bench, but not fit enough to be trusted when the game demanded pace, recovery runs and clean defending down the left.Thomas Tuchel gave the explanation, and it was straightforward. “He missed some training sessions with a bit of an injury scare
  
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• Main sponsor? Firm 🔞 offers millions to Corinthians and Flamengo

  27-09-2026 19:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Main sponsor? Firm 🔞 offers millions to Corinthians and FlamengoAmid the controversy over the end of betting companies, the +18 platform Fatal Model offered MILLIONS in an attempt to become the main sponsor of Corinthians and Flamengo.The adult content company offered R$ 120 million to Timão (according to GE) and R$ 100 million to Fla (according to Jorge Nicola).Both clubs are sponsored by betting companies. Corinthians has Esportes da Sorte. And Flamengo has Betano.However, a Pro
  
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• Real Madrid legend picks Barcelona star Lamine Yamal over Cristiano Ronaldo

  27-09-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend picks Barcelona star Lamine Yamal over Cristiano RonaldoReal Madrid and Barcelona’s starts to the new season could not be more starkly apart, for the form the Catalans and the Merengues have been in has been at polar opposite ends of the spectrum.While Los Blancos have not been poor in terms of results, they have played too passively and have already lost two games this season. Considering how they splashed the cash in the summer, it is indeed a poor start.Barcelona, mea
  
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• Lamine Yamal claims his age should not be a factor in deciding the Ballon d’Or: ‘I’m a player who makes a difference’

  27-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal claims his age should not be a factor in deciding the Ballon d’Or: ‘I’m a player who makes a difference’Lamine Yamal’s World Cup campaign was not special, and that continues to be his biggest hurdle in winning the Ballon d’Or this year.While he continues to be one of the frontrunners, there is no clear favourite for the current edition of the award, and several players have come out to openly campaign for the award in recent weeks.Beyond just his
  
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• Mancini distances himself from Manchester City verdict: ‘Their problem, not mine’

  27-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini distances himself from Manchester City verdict: ‘Their problem, not mine’Roberto Mancini has rejected any suggestion that Manchester City’s guilty verdict reflects on him, disputing the outcome itself and distancing himself from the allegations involving his own contract.The Italy coach addressed the case at his pre-match press conference before Monday’s Nations League trip to Turkiye, with quotes via CalcioMercato.“I don’t think Manchester City were f
  
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• Awful news, Liverpool star's injury confirmed

  27-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Awful news, Liverpool star's injury confirmedOne of Liverpool's star players has had an injury confirmed. It's potentially a massive blow for the Reds.Liverpool have been relatively fortunate with injuries so far this season. That's not to say that things have been perfect but given the squad is short in key areas, things have gone okay for Andoni Iraola.For instance, Liverpool have been down a right-back because Conor Bradley has been injured since the start of the year. Giovanni Leoni has been
  
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• 💣 Juve-Abner, Milan chief and Totti advise Gasp: today's news 🔥

  27-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Juve-Abner, Milan chief and Totti advise Gasp: today's news 🔥On the day Carlos Cuesta officially parts ways with Parma (here are the details), Serie A teams are dealing with injuries, planning for the winter transfer window, and more.Let’s take a look at today’s most important news involving Italy’s top clubs.Juventus, Abner liked on the flankAs reported by Corriere dello Sport, Juventus are sounding out several players for the left flank, and among them is Ab
  
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• 🤝 Togetherness, Klopp-style: Germany stars get big-name support today!

  27-09-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤝 Togetherness, Klopp-style: Germany stars get big-name support today!Tonight, Jürgen Klopp celebrates his home debut as Germany’s national team coach. On Matchday 2 of the Nations League, the DFB team faces Greece in Augsburg at 8:45 p.m.
  The excitement surrounding Jürgen Klopp on the bench and the new generation he has ushered in is huge, so plenty of fans will likely make their way to the WWK Arena to cheer on the German team.But that’s not all — the DFB te
  
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• Vega hails Yakin and Manzambi as Swiss head for Hampden

  27-09-2026 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Celtic and Switzerland centre-half Ramon Vega says current national head coach Murat Yakin has "done a wonderful job" as he prepares to bring his side to Hampden Park on Tuesday.And he believes "Scotland will have a very difficult opponent with Switzerland" in the second round of Nations League group games.The Swiss opened with a 3-0 win on Saturday in North Macedonia, "which is not an easy place to go and they also have some good quality players".Vega pointed out that "Swit
  
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• Gattuso wary of long break at Lazio: ‘The adrenaline drops, we can’t let the temperature fall’

  27-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gattuso wary of long break at Lazio: ‘The adrenaline drops, we can’t let the temperature fall’Gennaro Gattuso used a 2-0 friendly win over Arezzo to experiment during the international break, and deflected praise for Lazio’s record start onto his squad.Speaking to the club’s official channels, the coach explained the decision to pair Andrea Pinamonti and Tijjani Noslin in attack.“It’s one solution, you have to try everything,” he said, with quotes
  
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