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• Barcelona legend heaps praise on Liverpool star

  22-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend heaps praise on Liverpool starVirgil van Dijk Backed by Xavi as Netherlands Captain Ahead of Key International BreakXavi has taken over the Netherlands and one of his first calls was the obvious one, Virgil van Dijk stays captain. Sensible decision, little room for theatre, and no need to overcomplicate what is in front of everyone. If you have a dressing room that needs order, authority and standards, Van Dijk still gives you all three.For Liverpool, the story matters because f
  
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• Spurs lead the manager sack race, but who is safest?

  24-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs lead the manager sack race, but who is safest?Premier League sack race: De Zerbi struggles as Moyes leads manager ratingsFive matches rarely tell the whole story of a Premier League season. They can, however, change the mood around a club remarkably quickly. Summer optimism gives way to questions about recruitment, selections and whether a manager’s ideas are translating into results.In Mirror Football’s assessment of all 20 managers, Roberto De Zerbi receives the lowest mark,
  
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• Roma interested in Kvernadze and Bakola for January

  24-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma interested in Kvernadze and Bakola for JanuaryThe right-footed left winger Roma has been seeking since Gasperini’s arrival could be just 90 kilometers away. After seeing a long list of targets fall through, from Summerville to Leweling, the Giallorossi are ready to fulfill the Grugliasco coach’s request and could look to Frosinone. Among the names circled in red by Tony D’Amico is Giorgi Kvernadze. The Georgian winger is astonishing everyone: already five goals this s
  
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• Real Madrid TV revisits referee disputes in Atlético response

  24-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid TV revisits referee disputes in Atlético responseReal Madrid TV issued a fresh and forceful response to Atlético de Madrid on 22 September, according to Diario AS. The video answers an Atlético tweet and comments made by Diego Simeone in the aftermath of the derby, adding another chapter to the ongoing public exchange between the two clubs, as detailed in this breakdown of Atlético’s response to the referee row.The Video’s Central ArgumentThe c
  
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• Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted by male celebrity in his home

  24-09-2026 14:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Carroll has revealed he was sexually assaulted by a man who was later jailed.The former Liverpool and Newcastle United striker detailed the attack by a “celebrity mate” of his former wife in his autobiography, Owning It, which was released on Thursday. The incident took place at his home in 2021, hours after he had played a match for Newcastle. The friend of Carroll’s ex-wife, Billi Mucklow, invited himself to their house to watch a boxing match, and the footballer began t
  
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• 🚨 Official: David Alaba joins Serie A!

  24-09-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: David Alaba joins Serie A!A new challenge for the Austrian legend.It had been expected, and it is now official: David Alaba has signed for Udinese Calcio.Available on a free transfer since leaving Real Madrid at the start of the summer, the Austrian defender has decided to discover a new league after the Bundesliga and La Liga.Now 34 and short of playing time over the past three seasons following his serious knee injury, the former Bayern Munich player will try to enjoy a sec
  
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• Could football’s drinking ban end? Burnham backs fresh look at stadium rules

  24-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could football’s drinking ban end? Burnham backs fresh look at stadium rulesAndy Burnham backs drinking ban review as football weighs changeFor football supporters, the dividing line can be no more than a few steps. A drink on the concourse is permitted; carry it towards a seat overlooking the pitch and the rules change. It is a familiar matchday restriction, but Andy Burnham believes its continued existence deserves fresh scrutiny.The prime minister has backed reconsideration of the drink
  
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• Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021

  24-09-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Carroll has also played for Reading, West Brom and French sides Amiens and Bordeaux [Getty Images]Former England striker Andy Carroll has revealed he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021.The 37-year-old made the details public in his autobiography, which was released on Thursday, saying the perpetrator has been jailed for three years.The incident took place at Carroll's home, during his second spell with his hometown club Newcastle.Carroll, now a player/co-owner of non-league club Dagenh
  
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• Jude Bellingham reacts after receiving World Cup Bronze Boot: ‘Didn’t even know it existed’

  24-09-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham reacts after receiving World Cup Bronze Boot: ‘Didn’t even know it existed’Jude Bellingham is preparing to face Spain at Wembley with England, but the Real Madrid midfielder has had an unexpected reminder of his impressive World Cup campaign before Saturday’s meeting.Bellingham remains with Thomas Tuchel’s squad at St. George’s Park and is expected to start against Spain, having established himself as one of England’s key figures. Hi
  
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• Official: Udinese sign four-time Champions League winner Alaba

  24-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Udinese sign four-time Champions League winner AlabaUdinese have officially announced their signing of four-time Champions League-winning defender David Alaba on a free transfer until the end of the 2026-27 season.Official: Alaba joins Udinese on free transferAlaba, 34, has been available as a free agent after leaving Real Madrid at the end of his five-year contract earlier this summer. He has put pen to paper on a contract until the end of the 2026-27 season with Kosta Runjaic’s
  
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• National team boss insists Arsenal player ‘available’ despite missing match

  24-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National team boss insists Arsenal player ‘available’ despite missing matchNew Netherlands boss Xavi has insisted that Jurrien Timber is available, despite now missing both a training session and their opening game.Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty ImagesJurrien Timber’s fitness status has been a topic of discussion over the international break so far, with the right-back not playing a full part in training with the Netherlands.Timber has now been left out the squad to face Ge
  
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• 'A really mixed bag of frustration and hope' - fans on Premier League start

  24-09-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Crystal Palace's start to the 2026-27 season and to tell us what Pierre Sage should be concentrating on in the extended three-week break.Here are some of your comments:Mark: Overall, 7/10. Only to be expected that it would take time for things to gel, given a new manager, players coming back late from the World Cup and new arrivals. I'm very happy with Sage. He needs time but it's good to see an attacking focus and some transparency around his team selecti
  
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• Liverpool unsure about €55m permanent move for Barcelona defender despite bright start

  24-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool unsure about €55m permanent move for Barcelona defender despite bright startWhile it is still early days, it would not be wrong to say that FC Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo made the right choice with his loan move to Liverpool. The Uruguayan defender, who had fallen down the pecking order under Hansi Flick, opted to move to Anfield in the summer. He has adapted seamlessly to his new club and has become one of the key figures in Andoni Iraola’s new project.The numbers spea
  
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• Anthony Gordon talks Lamine, Rodri, Kane, Ballon d’Or: ‘He’s undoubtedly number one’

  24-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Gordon talks Lamine, Rodri, Kane, Ballon d’Or: ‘He’s undoubtedly number one’Currently on international duty for England, Anthony Gordon recently made some comments on how Spanish football differs from English football.His statements came ahead of Spain’s UEFA Nations League fixture against England on Saturday. In the same interaction, Gordon also offered his thoughts on the Ballon d’Or contenders.This included comments on his teammates Lamine Yamal and
  
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• 'Standout' Reedijk impressed with his 'clarity, intelligence and drive'

  24-09-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chairman Ian Gordon has vowed to financially back new Hibs manager Marink Reedijk, who emerged as the "standout candidate" in the club's search."He impressed everyone involved in the process with his clarity, intelligence and drive," said Gordon."He shares our ambition to develop players and consistently compete at the top end of Scottish football and in Europe."Marink has our backing and we will continue to invest in the team to give him the best possible platform to succeed."We're delighted to
  
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• McTominay begins recovery work with Napoli after heart procedure

  24-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McTominay begins recovery work with Napoli after heart procedureNapoli have confirmed that midfielder Scott McTominay is back with the club and that he began his recovery work in the gym in Naples on Thursday following a recent procedure on his heart.McTominay back in the gym with Napoli after heart procedureMcTominay has missed Napoli’s last four matches across all competitions after having a minor procedure carried out on his heart to fix a mild, benign arrhythmia earlier this month.NAPL
  
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• 'Hopefully the win will be a massive boost' - fans on Premier League start

  24-09-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Coventry City's start to the 2026-27 season and to tell us what Frank Lampard should be concentrating on in the extended three-week break.Here are some of your comments:Mark: It has been deceptively positive. Other than a difficult period with 10 men against Brighton, we've looked competitive and relatively solid at the back. We just need the rub of the green a bit more, like in the Nottingham Forest game. If the wind blows our way, we stand a chance of st
  
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• 'Honoured' Reedijk attracted by Hibs' ambition

  24-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dutchman Marink Reedijk is "honoured" to become Hibs boss and insists the club's ambition was a driving force in his decision to join.The 35-year-old moves to Leith after leading Beveren - where he forged a reputation for attacking football - to the Belgian top flight before stepping down in the summer.Reedijk previously held academy roles at Ajax and West Brom plus senior coaching positions at KSV Roeselare, Vitesse and RSCA Futures."I am honoured to be appointed manager of Hibernian Football C
  
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• 2 more Arsenal players called up late by England youth teams

  24-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 more Arsenal players called up late by England youth teamsTwo Arsenal youngsters have received late England youth call-ups, with the first youth internationals of the break kicking off on Wednesday.Photo via Ranson on InstagramArsenal’s list of England youth call-ups has received yet another update, with Khari Ranson and Andre Harriman-Annous both added to the England u20 squad.England have confirmed that Ranson and Harriman-Annous will replace Finlay Herrick and Jimmy-Jay Morgan respect
  
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• 'A bright start but some worrying signs'

  24-09-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Chelsea's start to the Premier League season and tell us what Xabi Alonso should be focusing on during the extended international break.Here are some of your comments:Trevor: We have undeniable talent up front, but we lack an enforcer in midfield and a clue in the backline. I haven't seen much evidence of the set-piece coaching when it comes to defending corners. Blocking tall guys with small guys and zonal marking isn't working, which begs the question: w
  
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• Wilson & Curtis leave Scotland squad to join U-21s

  24-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forwards James Wilson and Findlay Curtis have left the Scotland squad in order to play for the Under-21 team against Azerbaijan on Wednesday.Hearts striker Wilson and Rangers winger Curtis had been training in Spain as part of the 27-strong group selected by new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli but will now miss the Nations League matches away to Slovenia and at home to Switzerland on Saturday and Tuesday.The duo could return to the senior set up for for the 3 October trip to North Macedonia and t
  
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• Hibs appoint Dutchman Reedijk as new manager

  24-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marink Reedijk has vow to develop a "brave, intense and committed" Hibernian team after leaving Belgian top-flight club Beveren to become the club's new manager.The Dutchman, 35, replaces David Gray, who was sacked eight days ago after a difficult start to the term for the Scottish Premiership outfit.Reedijk has spent the last two seasons with Beveren, earning promotion to the top flight last season after an unbeaten campaign. He previous worked in academy roles at Ajax and West Bromwich Albion,
  
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• 'Stronger with each game... but the next few matches are going to be a real test'

  24-09-2026 13:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Brighton's start to the Premier League season and tell us what Fabian Hurzeler should be focusing on during the extended international break.Here are some of your comments:Kelly: I was a bit worried when Welbeck and Van Hecke both left in the summer but the new players seem to be gelling wonderfully and Gross is running the show. Long may it continue!Michael: Obviously Hurzeler has continued to do a good job following other well-performing managers. But wh
  
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• Real Madrid in a state of shock over refereeing in Spain once again after derby

  24-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid in a state of shock over refereeing in Spain once again after derbyIt is evident that Real Madrid have a long way to go before they can match up to Barcelona, with Jose Mourinho having a humongous task of solving problems in the dressing room.But that doesn’t take anything away from the fact that Real Madrid could have still been trailing Barcelona by just three points had it not been for some poor refereeing vs Atletico Madrid.Mourinho was quite vocal about the referee and the
  
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• Kean has an opportunity to make Italy history against Belgium in Mancini’s 2nd debut

  24-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kean has an opportunity to make Italy history against Belgium in Mancini’s 2nd debutRoberto Mancini is preparing for his second debut in charge of the Italy national team and centre-forward Moise Kean will have an opportunity to make Azzurri history if he features against Belgium in the Nations League on Friday night.Kean on the brink of Italy history ahead of Belgium clashKean is on an impressive goalscoring run for the Italy national team, with a career record of a goal every other game
  
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• Stuttgart Set €40m Price as Inter and Roma Miss Out on Leweling

  24-09-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stuttgart Set €40m Price as Inter and Roma Miss Out on LewelingInter joined Roma in showing concrete interest in Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling, but the German international stayed in the Bundesliga after Stuttgart made clear they wanted at least €40 million and had little intention of selling.According to Marco Conterio for Tuttomercatoweb, the Nerazzurri carried out a genuine sondaggio on the 25-year-old, moving beyond mere background checks to see whether there was real margin to b
  
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• Ancelotti lavishes praise on Barcelona captain Raphinha: ‘He is doing spectacular things’

  24-09-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti lavishes praise on Barcelona captain Raphinha: ‘He is doing spectacular things’Looking at Raphinha’s performances this season, Brazil and Carlo Ancelotti will be ruing missing out on his services during the World Cup.However, as we approach the first international break of the season, Ancelotti will have the luxury of having Raphinha at his disposal.And it appears the former Real Madrid coach is already excited, having heaped praise on the forward’s performances
  
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• 'The dream of Europe is on'

  24-09-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Brentford's start to the Premier League season and tell us what Keith Andrews should be focusing on during the extended international break.Here are some of your comments:Ruby: The mighty Brentford have had an excellent start to the season. Keith Andrews has phenomenally built upon last season and it's great to have Schade back in form. If we can start to build momentum and be more clinical to beat mid- to lower-table teams then the dream of Europe is on.
  
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• Emily Fox signs new Arsenal contract

  24-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Emily Fox signs new Arsenal contractEmily Fox has signed a new contract with the Arsenal Women, having entered the final year of her previous deal with the club.Photo by Sarah Ray-Gain/Getty ImagesArsenal have confirmed that Emily Fox has signed a new deal with the club, following months of contract negotiations.Fox had reportedly entered the final year of her existing contract, and she’d been in talks with Arsenal over an extension throughout 2026. As a result, it’s very positive to
  
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• Arsenal defender Fox signs new deal

  24-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal defender Fox signs new dealArsenal defender Emily Fox has signed a new contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Gunners this morning.The 28-year-old United States international joined Arsenal from American National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club North Carolina Courage in January 2024 and she has gone on to be a success in North London.Fox has gone on to make 93 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions in which
  
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