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• Back to school beyond the World Cup: 5️⃣ stories shaping Monday

  13-07-2026 09:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Back to school beyond the World Cup: 5️⃣ stories shaping MondayClub football is demanding the spotlight on a day of busy offices, pre-seasons underway, and boardrooms burning up.'Back to school' for the big clubsThe ball starts rolling. Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona officially begin their pre-seasons today. With all eyes on the new 2026/27 campaign, the three La Liga giants are starting medical check-ups and the first training workloads ahead of a demanding
  
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• Official | Enzo Le Fée extends Sunderland contract

  23-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Enzo Le Fée extends Sunderland contractEnzo Le Fée (26) has extended his contract with Sunderland AFC until 2031, the club has officially announced.Loaned from AS Roma in January 2025, then signed permanently by the Black Cats six months later, the FC Lorient academy graduate has experienced it all with the Stadium of Light side. A key figure in the club’s promotion to the Premier League at the end of the 2024-25 season, Le Fée rounded off his first season i
  
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• 📸 The XI of signings already shining in Ligue 1 ✨

  23-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 The XI of signings already shining in Ligue 1 ✨We’re handing out top marks.That’s it, after five matchdays, the international break is already here. And even from this small sample size, we can already salute the players who have adapted the quickest to our league.To put together this XI, it was obviously impossible to overlook Ferran Torres, who has already scored four goals in Ligue 1.Staying in Paris, Pablo Pagis’ superb start to the season with Paris FC als
  
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• Bielik charged by FA over Portsmouth incident

  23-09-2026 17:21 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 incident involving home fans during their 2-0 Championship defeat at Portsmouth earlier this month.The Saturday, 5 September incident is also the subject of a police investigation.The FA stated: "It's alleged that the player acted in an improper manner
  
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• Injured Real Madrid defender pushing hard to return as soon as possible

  23-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injured Real Madrid defender pushing hard to return as soon as possibleReal Madrid defender Eder Militao is working hard to make his comeback from injury at the earliest possible, reports Mundo Deportivo.The 28-year-old star has been out of action for five months after suffering a severe tear in the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris back in April earlier this year.Recovery progressing wellWhile almost the entire Real Madrid first-team squad is away on national team duty, Militao continues to
  
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• Barcelona defender Jules Kounde named one of France vice-captains by Zidane

  23-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender Jules Kounde named one of France vice-captains by ZidaneAccording to journalist Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport, FC Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has been named one of the vice-captains of the France national team by Zinedine Zidane.Les Bleus are embarking on a new era after bidding goodbye to Didier Deschamps after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Zidane taking over the reins.Kounde in the leadership groupThe Real Madrid and France legend has taken charge of the team for the firs
  
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• ‘You’re crazy my friend!’ – Strasbourg legend Dimitri Liénard criticises Liam Rosenior’s attitude towards RCSA supporters

  23-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘You’re crazy my friend!’ – Strasbourg legend Dimitri Liénard criticises Liam Rosenior’s attitude towards RCSA supportersLiam Rosenior’s reunion with his former supporters was eventful, to say the least. Appointed as Paris FC manager this summer, the English coach faced and beat (2-1) his old club, RC Strasbourg Alsace, last weekend. It was a victory with a taste of revenge for Rosenior, who had been insulted by some of the away supporters in the away e
  
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• 📊 Serie A, who’s overperformed in front of goal: top 5! Moreira and...🤯

  23-09-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Serie A, who’s overperformed in front of goal: top 5! Moreira and...🤯The international break gives us time every year to reflect (this time for even longer) on the opening Serie A matches. We look at the numbers, perhaps also with the Fantasy auction in mind, and ask ourselves: "Who has done better and who has done worse than expected?".In front of goal, we can find a numerical answer: the difference between expected goals and goals scored. Here is the Top 5 of the player
  
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• How do you feel about Everton's start to the season?

  23-09-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]As we enter the season's first international break, we want to hear your thoughts on the opening five games of the Premier League.After an underwhelming summer transfer window, perhaps some fans will still be restless with the club's hierarchy. On the pitch though, David Moyes has made the most of his squad as the Toffees have made a strong start to the season. His side are unbeaten in their first five league games, with two wins and three losses, and progress has been made in the Cara
  
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• How do you feel about Palace's start to the season?

  23-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]As we enter the season's first international break, we want to hear your thoughts on the opening five games of the Premier League.It has been a mixed start to life under Pierre Sage after a summer of change at Crystal Palace. Sage replaced arguably the Eagles' greatest manager in Oliver Glasner and saw some key players leave and others become unsettled.But the new boss got off to a winning start in their maiden Europa League campaign, and in the Premier League Palace have rallied after
  
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• Christian Eriksen has Wolfsburg contract terminated after second collapse

  23-09-2026 16:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual consent, three months after collapsing while playing for Denmark.The 34-year-old midfielder spent one season at the German club and his contract was due to expire at the end of June 2027, but both club and player have agreed to part ways ahead of schedule.Eriksen suffered a heart episode during an international friendly against Ukraine in June, collapsing on the field after his implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) detected dangerous arrhythm
  
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• How do you feel about Bournemouth's start to the season?

  23-09-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]As we enter the first international break, we want to hear your thoughts on the opening five games of the Premier League season.Bournemouth have impressed in many of their first games under new boss Marco Rose, and made a winning start in their first ever European game, but they have already lost seven points from winning positions and are yet to emerge victorious from a league match.The Cherries sit 17th on three points, and know consistently playing on Thursdays and Sundays is just a
  
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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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• Barcelona teenage starlet in contention for a starting opportunity with national team

  23-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona teenage starlet in contention for a starting opportunity with national teamFC Barcelona teenager Hamza Abdelkarim is currently away with the Egypt national team as the first international break of the 2026/27 season is underway. The 18-year-old centre-forward, who was already a part of the Egypt squad at the World Cup in the summer, is already training under Hossam Hassan ahead of their first two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Fighting for a place in the
  
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• PSG defender loses final appeal and will now stand trial for rape

  23-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG defender loses final appeal and will now stand trial for rapePSG star Achraf Hakimi’s final appeal against a charge of rape has been rejected by France’s highest court, and he will now stand trial.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.The highest court in France, the “Court of Cassation,” has rejected PSG right back Achraf Hakimi’s appeal against a char
  
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• Bukayo Saka says England still carrying World Cup ‘scar’ but must move on

  23-09-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka says England’s players are still carrying the “scar” of the Argentina defeat as they enter their first international break since World Cup heartbreak.The Three Lions achieved their best ever finish at a World Cup as they came away with bronze, but the defining moment of the campaign was their late semi-final capitulation against the 2022 winners, losing 2-1 in stoppage time.Tuchel held a meeting with the squad on Tuesday to talk through what happened at the World Cu
  
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• 📝 The must-see matches of the international break

  23-09-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📝 The must-see matches of the international breakThe big international football dance is back in our lives.For two weeks, the stars of European football will swap their club shirts for their national team colors. And this first international break of the season is packed with major clashes.Here is our selection of matches to watch from all four corners of the world.Thursday 24/0912:05 - Japan vs Uruguay - Friendly 20:45 - Netherlands vs Germany - Nations League 20:45 - Norway vs Denmark
  
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• Barcelona battle with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United for 15-year-old jewel

  23-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona battle with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United for 15-year-old jewelFC Barcelona continue to keep a close eye on the young talents beginning to make a name for themselves in Europe. After showing interest in JJ Gabriel of Manchester United, and making progress in signing the 15-year-old gem, another name has now emerged on the radars of the Blaugrana.Barcelona scout Gabriel RajkovicIndeed, according TV 2 Direkte (h/t SPORT), Barcelona have set their sights on teenage attacker Gabri
  
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• Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium

  23-09-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United are currently 12th in the Premier League [Getty Images]Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.Amid a backdrop of fan protests and a disappointing start to the season that has left United 12th in the Premier League and already out of the EFL Cup, United have announced record revenues of £677.6m and a £
  
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• Columbus Crew 2 fires head coach Federico Higuaín after incident with female referee

  23-09-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Federico Higuaín has been fired by the Columbus Crew after the club's MLS NEXT Pro coach was suspended following an August incident with a female referee."We determined it's in the best interest of our Club, players and support staff to dismiss Federico Higuaín from his responsibilities. After conversations this week and further assessing the past month, our Club's standards of what's expected from a leader for one of our teams have not been met," said Crew general manager Issa Tal
  
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• Man Utd still £1bn debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium

  23-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United are currently 12th in the Premier League [Getty Images]Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.Amid a backdrop of fan protests and a disappointing start to the season that has left United 12th in the Premier League and already out of the EFL Cup, United have announced record revenues of £677.6m and a £
  
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• Joint training session between the Barcelona first-team squad and Barça Atletic

  23-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joint training session between the Barcelona first-team squad and Barça AtleticThe international break has forced FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick to work with a much smaller group than usual in recent days. After all, as many as 17 Barça players are currently away with their respective national teams, leaving the manager with only six fit senior players at his disposal.Joint training sessionAs such, Flick used Wednesday morning’s session to bring together the available first
  
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• 🎧Spygate debate & Grimsby's CEO on Jamestown Analytics

  23-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How are Grimsby Town and Swansea City linked through their recruitment and analysis?In the newest episode of the 72+ podcast, Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Cambridge United boss Neil Harris find out in conversation with Grimsby CEO Polly Bancroft, who talks Jamestown Analytics, club growth, ambitions and what it's like to be one of the few female chief executives in the EFL.That's after the panel are joined by Adam Blackmore, BBC Radio Solent's sports editor, to chat Spygate, the looming verdict
  
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• England players carrying World Cup scar - Saka

  23-09-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka started three of England's eight games at the World Cup [Getty Images]England winger Bukayo Saka says the team are still carrying the "scar" of their heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina.Thomas Tuchel's team were on the verge of becoming the first England side to reach a men's World Cup final since 1966, but were stunned by two late Argentina goals as they fell to a 2-1 loss.A thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze medal match gave the Three Lions their best
  
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• Arsenal to participate in 2nd edition of Messi Cup

  23-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal to participate in 2nd edition of Messi CupArsenal’s u16s are set to take part in the Messi Cup for the first time, having been named among 16 participants in this year’s tournament.Photo by Elsa/Getty ImagesInter Miami CF have confirmed that they’re set to host the second edition of the Messi Cup, a youth tournament named after the club’s most famous player.The first Messi Cup was held in 2025, with eight teams participating, but this year’s edition will inc
  
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• Real Madrid eye Bayern Munich wonderkid amid contract uncertainty

  23-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid eye Bayern Munich wonderkid amid contract uncertaintyIn recent years, Real Madrid have been more than ready to spend big on some of football’s most talented younger players. They signed Yan Diomande in the summer for €140m, while the likes of Franco Mastantuono and Endrick have also arrived at the Bernabeu, and joining them soon could be Bayern Munich’s Lennart Karl.Real Madrid already tried to sign Michael Olise in the summer, and while they are still interested in
  
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• Why Cherries must rediscover goal threat

  23-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]A remarkable eight-month sequence was ended at the weekend as Bournemouth suffered their first home defeat since champions Arsenal came away from Vitality Stadium with a 3-2 win on 3 January.To twist the knife a little further, the run was ended by Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, whose personal unbeaten run now stands at 25 games - the last 18 matches of last season with the Cherries (since that aforementioned defeat by Arsenal), and his first seven games as Reds boss.And Iraola's su
  
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• Foden red card in derby narrowly supported by panel

  23-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Foden received a three-match suspension and will miss the Carabao Cup tie against Norwich and Premier League games with Sunderland and Liverpool [Getty Images]The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel has supported Phil Foden's red card in the Manchester derby - but on a split 3:2 vote.The Manchester City midfielder was shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver in the 23rd minute for kicking out at Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. Two panellists "felt that the action lacked
  
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• Ad break in Women's Champions League was unscheduled

  23-09-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A three-minute advert break during a Women's Champions League game was not scheduled, Disney+ confirmed.Arsenal and HB Koge were drawing 0-0 in the second half on Tuesday when coverage was interrupted.It was one of several technical issues during the coverage, which fans said was "gimmicky" and "undermines" women's football. One guest was a dog with 137,000 Instagram followers.Disney confirmed it was an unintended interruption caused by a technical issue and understood the frustration caused. It
  
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• Barcelona academy defender on Hansi Flick’s radar following Christensen injury setback

  23-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona academy defender on Hansi Flick’s radar following Christensen injury setbackFC Barcelona opted not to sign a new centre-back this summer despite parting ways with both Ronald Araujo (loan) and Alvaro Cortes.Hansi Flick & co. did make an attempt to sign Ruud Nijstad but FC Twente’s reluctance to sell meant the move did not happen and Barça were happy not to explore other options.However, a month into the new season, Andreas Christensen has been rocked by yet anoth
  
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