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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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• 'I would encourage patience with Wirtz'

  25-09-2026 10:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"Liverpool fans were naturally expecting the finished product to arrive and Florian Wirtz probably isn't that just yet," says Liverpool podcaster Josh Williams, who also admits the 23-year-old isn't living up to his £116m price tag.Wirtz has made 55 appearances for the Reds, scoring seven goals and contributing 11 assists, since penning a five-year deal to move to Anfield from Bayern Leverkusen in June 2025.However, the attacking midfielder is yet to find the target in 404 Pr
  
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• FA Cup qualifying tie to be replayed after ref's error

  25-09-2026 10:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This season's FA Cup competition began on Friday, 7 August [Getty Images]Mulbarton Wanderers are "deeply upset" after being told they must replay their FA Cup qualifying tie with Woodford Town because of a referee's error.Mulbarton won 2-1 at Essex Senior League side Woodford in the second qualifying round on Saturday but the home team then lodged a protest with the Football Association following a decision in the 30th minute.Woodford scored a penalty but the referee disallowed the goal for encr
  
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• Dean Huijsen talks derby defeat, red card incident, VAR, Mourinho, Barcelona, Ballon d’Or, Ceuta controversy

  25-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dean Huijsen talks derby defeat, red card incident, VAR, Mourinho, Barcelona, Ballon d’Or, Ceuta controversyDean Huijsen has given a revealing account of Real Madrid’s turbulent Madrid derby, admitting responsibility for his sending-off while questioning the lack of VAR intervention in other controversial incidents.Speaking to OK Diario, the centre-back also discussed Jose Mourinho’s demands, Barcelona’s six-point advantage in La Liga, title race and the controversy surro
  
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• Barcelona’s remarkable rise leaves Real Madrid trailing in all-time La Liga goals

  25-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s remarkable rise leaves Real Madrid trailing in all-time La Liga goalsBarcelona have opened up a significant statistical advantage over Real Madrid in La Liga, with the latest numbers showing just how dramatically the balance has shifted between the two clubs over the past decade.According to Mundo Deportivo, after 96 seasons of La Liga, Barcelona have now scored 6,705 goals, compared with 6,656 for Real Madrid, giving them a 49-goal advantage after trailing their biggest rivals
  
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• ‘You know his tricks’: Real Madrid’s Denzel Dumfries critical of Joshua Kimmich during Netherlands draw with Germany

  25-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘You know his tricks’: Real Madrid’s Denzel Dumfries critical of Joshua Kimmich during Netherlands draw with GermanyIts fair to say that Real Madrid defender Denzel Dumfries was not too happy with Joshua Kimmich during the Netherlands draw with Germany. With Brian Brobbey down injured, Dumfries expected that Kimmich would stop playing. However, Kimmich decided to play on, something that did not sit well with Dumfries. Speaking to the media after the game, the Real Madrid man sa
  
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• Ireland player breaks rank and says Isreal game should not be going ahead

  25-09-2026 09:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jason Knight has spoken out to become the first player to declare that the Republic of Ireland should not be playing against Israel.A candid Knight voiced his opinion following the 1-0 defeat to Kosovo in Pristina, stating his view ahead of what captain Dara O’Shea insisted would be a discussion between squad members on Friday over Sunday’s controversial game in Debrecen. The highly emotive fixture, which is seen as unprecedented given the two countries are not in conflict, will be p
  
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• Nations League: Italy vs. Belgium – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  25-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League: Italy vs. Belgium – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVFrancesco Pio Esposito will lead Italy’s attack in the opening game of Roberto Mancini’s second stint as Azzurri boss, while Alessandro Romano will make his senior debut.It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Pio Esposito of Italy celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and
  
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• Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has already been nominated for Premier League award

  25-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has already been nominated for Premier League awardAndoni Iraola Up for Premier League Manager of the Month After Liverpool’s Impressive SeptemberRecognition in this game tends to arrive when the hard yards have already been put in, and Andoni Iraola has clearly done that. Liverpool’s head coach has been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Month award for September after a spell that carried the hallmarks supporters always want to see, w
  
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• Arsenal dealt huge injury blow during international break

  25-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal dealt huge injury blow during international breakKai Havertz Injury Concern Grows After Germany Setback Ahead of Arsenal ReturnArsenal have a problem to monitor, and it centres on Kai Havertz. The forward went off after 30 minutes during Germany’s Nations League draw with the Netherlands, and the early signs point to a hamstring issue.Havertz was caught by a high challenge from Quinten Timber and could not continue. For Arsenal, that is the part that matters. Timing matters too. Mi
  
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• Young NI team 'still not near its peak' - O'Neill

  25-09-2026 09:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland finished third in their 2026 World Cup qualifying group behind Germany and Slovakia [Getty Images]As he prepares his side for a return to Nations League B, Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes it is important his young squad are given room to develop rather than be burdened with the expectation of qualifying for major tournaments.In his first stint in charge of Northern Ireland, O'Neill took the country to Euro 2016 but his squad this time around is of a wholly diff
  
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• How Carsley aims to lead England to U21 glory - for third time in row

  25-09-2026 09:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England Under-21s have won back-to-back European Championships[Getty Images]Lee Carsley has yet to get his picture on the wall at St George's Park. At England's base, there are framed photographs of every senior England manager, which line opposite sides of a corridor. All of them - from Walter Winterbottom to Sam Allardyce, who was in charge for only one game - are included.Despite winning back-to-back European Championships with England Under-21s, however, the Young Lions boss is still absent.
  
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• Real Madrid legend Guti backs Mourinho’s project and sends clear message about Rodri: ‘Give them time’

  25-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend Guti backs Mourinho’s project and sends clear message about Rodri: ‘Give them time’There is palpable excitement surrounding Real Madrid this season following the return of Jose Mourinho as manager in the summer.The Portuguese tactician has been tasked with bringing silverware back to the Santiago Bernabeu, and he has enjoyed a mixed start to the campaign.Madrid icon Guti has urged patience with Mourinho’s new-look Real Madrid, insisting he remains excit
  
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• Barcelona break incredible 21st-century record even Messi’s teams could not match

  25-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona break incredible 21st-century record even Messi’s teams could not matchBarcelona have made the kind of start that even the greatest attacking sides in their history would struggle to match.Hansi Flick’s team have scored 36 goals in their first eight competitive matches, which is the best tally in Barcelona’s history at this stage. It is also the second-highest total recorded by any team in La Liga history, with only Sevilla’s 1940/41 side having scored more
  
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• Liverpool lining up sensational move to bring back their own Paul Pogba

  25-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool lining up sensational move to bring back their own Paul PogbaLiverpool are now looking at signing their very own Paul Pogba and bringing him back to the club. The Reds desperately need to invest in their midfield. Since the summer of 2023, when they did sign four midfielders in fairness, they have not brought in further reinforcements in that department.Even this summer after Curtis Jones departed for pastures new, Liverpool ignored the position deciding to promote the phenomenally tal
  
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• Ter Stegen brands Barcelona ‘unstoppable’ under Hansi Flick: ‘I wish them all the best from afar’

  25-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ter Stegen brands Barcelona ‘unstoppable’ under Hansi Flick: ‘I wish them all the best from afar’Marc-Andre ter Stegen has offered a strong endorsement of Hansi Flick’s work at Barcelona, describing the Blaugrana as “unstoppable” while continuing his own comeback with Ajax.The German goalkeeper returned to international duty after several months away and started for Germany in their 1-1 draw against the Netherlands. It was a significant step for the
  
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• COPE journalist fires back at Florentino Perez after Real Madrid’s attack: ‘Their problem is that Barça are six points ahead’

  25-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  COPE journalist fires back at Florentino Perez after Real Madrid’s attack: ‘Their problem is that Barça are six points ahead’Juanma Castano has hit back at Real Madrid after the club published a video compiling comments he has made over the past decade, escalating an already tense dispute between the COPE journalist and the Spanish giants.The latest exchange follows Castano’s apology for comparing Real Madrid TV with the newspaper Gara in an ABC column. Real M
  
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• You are the new Scotland boss - what would you do?

  25-09-2026 09:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It is a new era for the Scotland men's side as head coach Sebastien Pocognoli takes charge of his first game on Saturday against Slovenia, live on the BBC.The Belgian included eight uncapped players in his first squad before releasing Findlay Curtis and James Wilson to the under-21s, which means the line-up and approach to the Nations League match in Ljubljana is unpredictable.However, you can try your best to assess what the new Scotland boss might do with our team selector below,
  
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• UK Football Police Unit accused of ‘bringing Hillsborough’ into alcohol debate

  25-09-2026 09:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  English football’s leading fans’ group has criticised the UK Football Policing Unit for “bringing Hillsborough into the debate” around drinking in sight of the pitch.The topic of changing the law to allow fans to drink at their seat or in the stands has resurfaced after Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the rules were outdated and discriminatory and should be scrapped.The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) immediately backed his call but the UKFPU urged caution,
  
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• Report: Chelsea favourites to sign Premier League midfielder

  25-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea favourites to sign Premier League midfielderChelsea Interest in Alex Scott Could Become Major Transfer StoryChelsea’s midfield search is already beginning to take shape, and while Lamine Camara continues to generate plenty of attention, Alex Scott might ultimately become the more intriguing name to watch.The Daily Mail reports that Chelsea regard the Bournemouth midfielder as a top target, although securing him during the January transfer window could prove extremely diffic
  
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• Real Madrid’s Konate suffers injury ahead of Roma match

  25-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Konate suffers injury ahead of Roma matchAnticipation is growing among Roma fans for José Mourinho’s return to the Olimpico, scheduled for October 14th. The Giallorossi will face Real Madrid on that date in the second matchday of the Champions League. However, there is bad news for the Portuguese coach. Ibrahima Konaté is also a doubt for the match against his former teammate. The rock-solid defender, who arrived on a free transfer in the summer, had estab
  
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• It's official, Liverpool have signed another 'best' in the world

  25-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's official, Liverpool have signed another 'best' in the worldLiverpool believe they have signed another best in the world, the club just keeps getting better. There’s a real sense of excitement around Anfield right now. Arne Slot and Richard Hughes have moved on, with Andoni Iraola and Julian Ward now back at the helm. In many ways, it feels like Liverpool are returning to what made them successful in the first place.Iraola brings that charismatic, full-throttle style of football that J
  
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• Stats: Real Madrid superstar Yan Diomande produces electric attacking display against Ghana

  25-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stats: Real Madrid superstar Yan Diomande produces electric attacking display against GhanaYan Diomande has been eased into life at Real Madrid after securing a blockbuster summer move to Los Blancos from RB Leipzig.Mourinho has chosen to tread carefully with the talented teenager, and he has shown signs of coming to life in recent games.His price tag has unsurprisingly brought about a lot of debate, and Diomande hit back at his critics recently, remaining confident of his success at the club.Di
  
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• Raphinha admits he was ready to leave Barcelona before Flick changed his mind: ‘Looking back today…’

  25-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha admits he was ready to leave Barcelona before Flick changed his mind: ‘Looking back today…’Raphinha has revealed that one conversation with Hansi Flick completely changed the course of his Barcelona career, admitting he had already decided to leave the club before the German manager convinced him to stay.The Barcelona captain has developed into one of the most important players in Flick’s team, even adapting to a new role as a number nine. However, looking
  
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• Malen makes progress in recovery from knee injury

  25-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen makes progress in recovery from knee injuryMalen was forced to miss the Netherlands squad due to a knee problem he suffered during Roma-Inter. The Dutch striker underwent tests: the advice was to be cautious. This is why the former Aston Villa player was unable to participate in his national team’s matches. The 1999-born player hasn’t trained with the group in recent days, or what little there was left of it at Trigoria, and has undergone physiotherapy to avoid overloading his
  
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• International roundup: Liverpool star scores again to continue impressive form

  25-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  International roundup: Liverpool star scores again to continue impressive formCody Gakpo Rescues Netherlands With Late Nations League EqualiserCody Gakpo left it late, very late, but he got the job done. The Liverpool forward struck in the 91st minute as the Netherlands drew 1-1 with Germany in the UEFA Nations League, turning a frustrating night in Amsterdam into a useful one.It also meant the reunion between Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk with Jürgen Klopp ended level. All th
  
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• Gasperini schedules team dinner

  25-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini schedules team dinnerGian Piero Gasperini has granted four days of rest to the players who remained at Trigoria: from Svilar to Malen, who is recovering from knee problems. Their return to the field is scheduled for Tuesday. It’s a small gift the Giallorossi coach wanted to give his players, who demonstrated a certain dedication even during the break. More than that, it’s a general recognition for the team’s work throughout the summer. Gasperini even decided to cancel
  
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• Jose Mourinho reveals why he chose to return to Real Madrid: ‘Didn’t have the best results’

  25-09-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho reveals why he chose to return to Real Madrid: ‘Didn’t have the best results’After a couple of trophyless seasons at Real Madrid, Florentino Perez had to make an important decision in the summer about how to take the club forward.He turned to a familiar face in Jose Mourinho, who was at Benfica, and the Portuguese manager has had a mixed start to life back at the Santiago Bernabeu.Mourinho has now explained why he returned to Real Madrid and offered a fascinating
  
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• Fermin Lopez talks Lamine, Gordon, Raphinha, competition with Olmo, Ballon d’or, Champions League ambition

  25-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fermin Lopez talks Lamine, Gordon, Raphinha, competition with Olmo, Ballon d’or, Champions League ambitionFermin Lopez has offered a revealing insight into Barcelona’s changing squad, his relationship with Lamine Yamal and the ambitions building inside Hansi Flick’s dressing room.Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, the midfielder also looked back on the difficult period when injury ruled him out of the World Cup and explained how his friendship with Yamal helped him through it.Fermin
  
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• Celtic step up plans for Jota return - gossip

  25-09-2026 08:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic winger closing in on return from long-term injury as Scotland star begins training after heart operation...Jota could return to Celtic action earlier than expected, with a behind-closed-doors game being planned during the international break. (Scottish Sun)The door has not closed on former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe taking charge of Celtic, according to Stenhousemuir boss Marvin Bartley, who played under him with Bournemouth. (Glasgow Times)Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has
  
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