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• Analysing Man Utd's tactics under new boss Olid

  26-09-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eva Olid has one draw from her opening three WSL games in charge of Man Utd [Getty Images]Eva Olid was given the Manchester United job with a reputation for playing high-possession attacking football and her impressive spell at Hearts demonstrated those ideals. In her opening weeks in the Women's Super League, however, she has struggled to get her team playing this type of dominant football, even if an eye-catching 10-1 win at Sheffield United in the League Cup on Wednesday suggested she was mak
  
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• Real Madrid superstar’s latest injury highlights his alarming fitness record since joining the club

  26-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar’s latest injury highlights his alarming fitness record since joining the clubReal Madrid fans suffered yet another setback this week when Kylian Mbappe picked up an injury during a UEFA Nations League fixture against Turkiye.The Frenchman looked in discomfort shortly after scoring the winning goal, leading to immediate concerns around the French camp. Even his Real Madrid teammate Arda Guler looked worried.The true extent of Mbappe’s injury has not been determin
  
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• Calafiori out, Bastoni in: Which changes could Italy make after 2-0 Belgium defeat?

  26-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calafiori out, Bastoni in: Which changes could Italy make after 2-0 Belgium defeat?Roberto Mancini’s second stint as head coach of the Italy national team began with a 2-0 defeat at home against Belgium on Friday night, and though the boos from a half-empty Stadio Olimpico left a sour taste, focus is already beginning to shift towards Monday’s test against away against Turkey. So, which changes could the Azzurri potentially make?Who could Mancini bring into the Italy XI against Turke
  
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• Barcelona working on renewal for teenage prodigy sidelined with long-term injury

  26-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona working on renewal for teenage prodigy sidelined with long-term injuryAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona are working on a new contract for Sama Nomoko, one of the club’s major future prospects from La Masia. The 18-year-old winger is currently contracted until 30 June 2027, but the club want to secure his long-term future with a new deal. The intention is to extend his contract and tie him down to the club for a few more years, although the matter is not currently conside
  
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• St Johnstone striker Lloyd loaned to Stenhousemuir

  26-09-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St Johnstone striker Louis Lloyd has joined Championship leaders Stenhousemuir on loan for the remainder of the season.The 22-year-old Welshman has scored once in 10 outings for the Perth side, making two appearances as a substitute in the Premiership this season."He's another important part of the puzzle for us," said Warriors manager Marvin Bartley."He can play off the shoulder as a number nine or in a supporting role behind another striker. He offers the movement and pace I want, and he knows
  
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• Real Madrid out-of-favour star may get a surprise opportunity vs Villarreal – report

  26-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid out-of-favour star may get a surprise opportunity vs Villarreal – reportReal Madrid have already had a dodgy time with the international break so far, with Ibrahima Konate having to return to Madrid after picking up a knock, while Kylian Mbappe picked up an injury.Fortunately for Real Madrid, their injuries do not seem serious enough, with Konate, for one, expected to be available for the Villarreal game when the season resumes.Given the limited options in defence, though, Jose
  
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• Former Spain star believes Barcelona would be a better fit for Haaland than Real Madrid amid Man City turmoil

  26-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Spain star believes Barcelona would be a better fit for Haaland than Real Madrid amid Man City turmoilManchester City have found themselves in heaps of trouble as they have been found guilty on almost all charges of breaching Financial Fair Play.This could come with hefty penalties, and even though Man City will most definitely appeal, the future of existing stars has now come under the scanner.Clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid are already closely monitoring the situation, particularly
  
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• Damning newspaper verdicts as Mancini’s second Italy debut ends in defeat

  26-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Damning newspaper verdicts as Mancini’s second Italy debut ends in defeatThe press in Italy have not looked favourably upon Roberto Mancini nor the Italy national team after the new era of the Nazionale started in defeat at home against Belgium in the Nations League on Friday night.The Italy national team were treated to a round of boos from a half-empty Stadio Olimpico following goals from Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio in an eventual 2-0 loss against Mark van Bommel’s side.The resul
  
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• The teething troubles with Man Utd's tactics under Olid

  26-09-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eva Olid has one draw from her opening three WSL games in charge of Man Utd [Getty Images]Eva Olid was given the Manchester United job with a reputation for playing high-possession attacking football and her impressive spell at Hearts demonstrated those ideals. In her opening weeks in the Women's Super League, however, she has struggled to get her team playing this type of dominant football, even if an eye-catching 10-1 win at Sheffield United in the League Cup on Wednesday suggested she was mak
  
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• Ex-Man City chairman says club must be given ‘drastic’ punishment if financial charges appeal fails

  26-09-2026 11:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Financial penalties alone would not be adequate if Manchester City are ultimately punished for breaching Premier League financial regulations, according to former chairman David Bernstein.The comments follow reports on Friday that the club had been found guilty on all but a single charge among the 115 brought forward by the Premier League in February 2023, allegations the club have consistently denied.Originating from the 2009-10 campaign, the period covered by the charges coincides with a remar
  
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• Mourinho planning four big rotations for Real Madrid’s first game after the international break

  26-09-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho planning four big rotations for Real Madrid’s first game after the international breakThe ongoing international break has not been kind to Real Madrid in any capacity, and it is still just in its opening stages.In just the first week of the hiatus, Los Blancos have already seen two players injured, including Ibrahima Konate and Kylian Mbappe, both of whom have left the national team to return to Madrid.The sincere hope from the Spanish capital, at this point, will b
  
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• Griffiths appointed Bangor City 1876 manager

  26-09-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Huw Griffiths left Caernarfon Town in March 2023 [FAW]Former Caernarfon Town and Cefn Druids boss Huw Griffiths has been appointed manager of Cymru North side Bangor City 1876.The 49-year-old succeeds Michael Johnston, who stepped down in August due to family and work commitments.Griffiths had a spell as a player with the now dissolved Bangor City and was also assistant manager to Peter Davenport at the Farrar Road club.He also had two spells as manager of Cefn Druids, guiding them to European c
  
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• Barcelona preparing two strategic sales for next summer to maintain economic stability

  26-09-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona preparing two strategic sales for next summer to maintain economic stabilityThis past summer saw Barcelona return to the 1:1 rule, with the club bringing in exciting stars such as Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi and Rodri.However, with the club set to play in Montjuic for a brief while next season, their priority next summer will be economic stability, over anything else.And for that, Barcelona have already drawn the roadmap, particularly when it comes to generating revenue through sales
  
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• The issues Mourinho is struggling to fix at Real

  26-09-2026 11:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho won three trophies during his first spell at Real Madrid - La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup [Getty Images]When Jose Mourinho walked back through the doors at Real Madrid this summer, 13 years had passed since he last left the club.He returned with a familiar reputation and enormous expectations, but facing a very different challenge. Mourinho was handed a three-year contract, with the club hoping he could restore stability as well as success after two trophyless
  
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• Trey Nyoni drops hint on what Andoni Iraola wants from him

  26-09-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trey Nyoni drops hint on what Andoni Iraola wants from himTrey Nyoni Emerging as Liverpool’s No. 6 Under Andoni IraolaLiverpool spent the summer with a familiar argument hanging over them, the lack of a specialist No. 6. The market came and went, the noise grew louder, and yet the answer may already have been inside the building. Trey Nyoni, still only 19, is beginning to look like a serious option in that role under Andoni Iraola.That matters because minutes have followed the talk. Nyoni
  
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• Morgan Rogers shares his thoughts on his move to Chelsea and Declan Rice incident

  26-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Rogers shares his thoughts on his move to Chelsea and Declan Rice incidentMorgan Rogers Embraces Chelsea Pressure After £117m MoveMorgan Rogers has said life at Chelsea has been a “10” so far, and there is no ambiguity in the way he talks about his move, his form or the expectations attached to a £117m transfer fee. Speaking to Standard, Rogers has described this as the best spell of his career and, frankly, that matters. Players can talk up a transfer. What counts
  
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• ‘We are definitely on our way’ – Jeglertz pleased with Manchester City’s winning league start

  26-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We are definitely on our way’ – Jeglertz pleased with Manchester City’s winning league startManchester City head coach Andrée Jeglertz says that he is really pleased with his side’s start to the new Barclays Women’s Super League season.The Cityzens have won three games out of three so far. They are the only team with a 100-percent winning record in the division.When speaking to the media ahead of this afternoon’s Barclays Women’s Super Leag
  
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• Bellamy support crucial after serious injury - Wales' Burns

  26-09-2026 11:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wes Burns earned the last of his 10 Wales caps in October 2024 [FAW]It is usually the manager who pulls a player to one side before or after training to offer a word of advice or appreciation.But it was the other way round with Craig Bellamy and Wes Burns.Wales winger Burns says he made a point of pulling Bellamy aside to thank him for the "massive" support he gave him after a career-threatening knee injury that ended his Premier League dream in 2025. Without Bellamy's backing, Burns said, his W
  
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• Real Madrid monitoring 20-year-old German defender

  26-09-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid monitoring 20-year-old German defenderThe Center-back has been one of the areas Real Madrid have particularly emphasized strengthening during the last few years. Last year, they brought in one of the most promising young center-backs in Europe, Dean Huijsen, and this year, they signed an experienced colossus, Ibrahima Konate.As things stand, the Merengues have five center-backs in their first team squad, namely, Huijsen, Konate, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, and Raul Asencio. The fi
  
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• Ex-Southampton and Italy striker Dani Osvaldo in intensive care

  26-09-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Southampton and Italy striker Dani Osvaldo in intensive careFormer Southampton, Roma, Juventus and Italy striker Dani Osvaldo has been admitted to hospital and is currently in intensive care after an emergency operation in Argentina according to reports on Saturday morning.Dani Osvaldo admitted to intensive care after surgery in ArgentinaOsvaldo, 40, suffered from a pleural effusion, which required emergency surgery at a public hospital in Llavallol, Buenos Aires according to Argentine outlet
  
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• Ward appointed Liverpool's sporting director

  26-09-2026 11:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Ward (second left) was responsible for scouting in Spain and Portugal when he first joined Liverpool in 2012 [Getty Images]Liverpool have appointed Julian Ward as the club's new sporting director.Ward, 45, replaces Richard Hughes, who held the role for just over two years before leaving in September.This will be Ward's second stint as sporting director at Anfield, having first done the job during the 2022-23 season. He said he was "incredibly excited" to take on the role.Ward joined Liver
  
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• Barcelona Map Out 2027 Haaland Plan Around Yamal

  26-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona Map Out 2027 Haaland Plan Around YamalBarcelona are putting plans in place to try to sign Erling Haaland from Manchester City in 2027, according to Sports Illustrated’s transfer roundup, published on September 6. The report states that the Blaugrana have informed Lamine Yamal of the club’s intention to build a blockbuster attacking lineup around that timeframe, with the Norwegian identified as part of that project.It is worth being precise about what is and isn’t bein
  
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• Kylian Mbappe’s France teammate offers important update after injury blow: ‘Wasn’t anything serious’

  26-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe’s France teammate offers important update after injury blow: ‘Wasn’t anything serious’Real Madrid fans were given quite the scare when Kylian Mbappe suffered an injury during the international break while on duty with France.The forward was seen in discomfort immediately after scoring the match-winning goal in the 54th minute, prompting concern from his teammates and Real Madrid teammate Arda Guler.The Frenchman is not only crucial to his national side but a
  
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• Calafiori reacts after Italy 0-2 Belgium defeat: ‘Not convincing at all’

  26-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calafiori reacts after Italy 0-2 Belgium defeat: ‘Not convincing at all’Riccardo Calafiori admits that Italy were ‘not convincing at all’ in their 2-0 defeat at home against Belgium in Roberto Mancini’s first game back in charge on Friday night, as the Azzurri face continued criticism after a nightmare calendar year.Calafiori’s post-match reaction after Italy 0-2 Belgium: ‘Clearly not good enough’Goals from Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio provided Be
  
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• Flick’s plan to utilise Barcelona summer arrival to boost La Masia gem’s development

  26-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick’s plan to utilise Barcelona summer arrival to boost La Masia gem’s developmentMarc Bernal has long been seen as La Masia’s next big defensive midfielder, and his talent, quality and even physical frame have seen him likened to the club great Sergio Busquets.While an ACL injury hindered his development and progression for a while, the player made a gradual and strong return to the first team last season and began this season as a solid contender for the defensive midfield
  
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• Celtic have McKenna among standby targets - gossip

  26-09-2026 10:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Celtic hierarchy have list of options if a mid-season change of manager is required...Should Martin O'Neill decide to leave Celtic, several replacements are already being discussed, including Neil Lennon and former Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna. (TeamTalk)New Hibernian head coach Marink Reedijk knocked back offers to coach with clubs in Germany, Belgium and Austria before deciding on a move to Easter Road.(Edinburgh Evening News)Celtic winger Haissem Hassan played an hour for Eg
  
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• Why Donnarumma and Lukaku clashed at the end of Italy 0-2 Belgium

  26-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Donnarumma and Lukaku clashed at the end of Italy 0-2 BelgiumRoberto Mancini’s second stint as head coach of the Italy national team started with a defeat at home against Belgium on Friday evening, and after a pitiful display at the Stadio Olimpico, captain Gianluigi Donnarumma was left rowing with Romelu Lukaku at the full-time whistle.Italy 0-2 Belgium ends in Donnarumma-Lukaku handbagsGoals from Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio provided Belgium with a 2-0 victory over Italy at the
  
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• Pocognoli may require patience to deliver on Scotland shake-up

  26-09-2026 10:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Tartan Army are marching into the unknown as Scotland begin life without Steve Clarke, the nation's longest serving and most successful manager.For seven years, they were guided by Clarke, who - despite leaving many feeling fatigued by his style of football - led them from the international wilderness to three major tournaments.Sebastien Pocognoli is the man tasked with filling those big shoes.The Belgian has already pocketed early goodwill by freshening up the squad, but that cordiality wil
  
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• Why are Northern Ireland playing Ukraine in Slovakia?

  26-09-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland will play Ukraine in Slovakia in the Nations League [Getty Images]Northern Ireland's match against Ukraine in the Uefa Nations League on Friday, 2 October will take place at the Anton Malatinsky Stadium in Trnava, Slovakia.Since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine have been playing their home matches outside of the country. Venues in the Czech Republic, Poland, Spain and Germany have been among those used.Also on that list is the Anton Malatinsky
  
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• Liverpool announce new sporting director after Richard Hughes exit

  26-09-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Ward has been appointed as Liverpool’s new sporting director, the club confirmed on Saturday morning.The former technical director for Fenway Sports Group steps into the role following the departure of Richard Hughes, who vacated the position at the start of the month to move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.Speaking to the club’s official website, FSG president Mike Gordon praised the decision: "The knowledge and expertise Julian brings will only enhance our football operations
  
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