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• Brugge win 'can't be underestimated' - Nevin

  09-09-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Chelsea and Everton winger Pat Nevin says you "can't underestimate the importance" of Aston Villa's 3-2 Champions League win over Club Brugge on Tuesday "for their entire season".Villa breathed life into their season as they edged to a narrow Champions League victory which marked their first win and first goals of the campaign."Just to score some goals is important for Villa," Nevin told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "That does really work on the confidence of t
  
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• Mowbray says Blackburn's injury crisis is easing

  10-09-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tony Mowbray has said Blackburn Rovers' injury crisis appears to be easing but their bid to sign free agent Ryotaro Ito looks to be over.Blackburn played without a recognised striker in Tuesday's 2-1 home defeat to Sheffield United, with Jayden Fevrier deployed as a false nine in the absence of Andri Gudjohnsen.The Iceland international had played 418 minutes across Rovers' opening five games with Mathias Jorgensen and Yuki Ohashi set to be out for another few weeks.But Mowbray hopes Gudjohnsen
  
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• Wrexham defender Cleworth set for two months out

  10-09-2026 17:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Cleworth made his Wrexham debut in 2019 [Getty Images]Wrexham defender Max Cleworth has been ruled out for eight weeks with a hamstring injury.Cleworth, 24, sustained the injury during the first half of Tuesday's 1-1 draw at home to Burnley."He overstretched the ball in a bit of a tangle and he just overstretched his hamstring," manager Phil Parkinson said."It is a bit more serious than we first thought, so he's going to be eight weeks out."Cleworth had started the Red Dragons' last three fi
  
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• Shots galore and a JJ Gabriel hat-trick - Man Utd Youth hammer Sabah FK

  10-09-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United had 44 shots to none and 15-year-old JJ Gabriel scored a hat-trick as they opened their Uefa Youth League campaign with a one-sided 5-0 victory against Sabah FK.With director of football Jason Wilcox and first team coach Travis Binnion watching on at Leigh Sports Village, United had an incredible 26 shots in the opening period alone.Skipper Amir Ibragimov took just 72 seconds to open United's account, sweeping home a first-time effort from a low Jim Thwaites free
  
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• Hearts 'have to be above emotions' as big favourites

  10-09-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Euan O'Reilly scored in extra time as Stenhousemuir beat Motherwell [SNS]Hearts must "rise above the emotions" of being strong favourites away to Stenhousemuir on Friday with a place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals at stake, says head coach Wouter Vrancken.The Tynecastle side are unbeaten in their past eight matches, but Vrancken is wary of the challenge posed by the surprise Scottish Championship leaders on their own artificial surface at Ochilview."It's not about Astro, it's not about st
  
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• Two Spanish options emerge for unwanted Liverpool forward Chiesa

  10-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Spanish options emerge for unwanted Liverpool forward ChiesaFederico Chiesa’s chances of earning regular playing time at Liverpool are at an all-time low, but the latest reports on Thursday claim that there is still interest in the former Italy international from LaLiga, potentially including Atletico Madrid.Report Atletico Madrid and Valencia interested in ChiesaChiesa is now into his third season at Anfield after being forced away from Juventus in the summer of 2024. The former Juven
  
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• Charlton Athletic sign Swedish forward Korhonen

  10-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Athletic sign Swedish forward KorhonenCharlton Athletic have completed the signing of Swedish forward Cassandra Korhonen.The Addicks announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 28-year-old joins the South East Londoners from Danish A-Liga club HB Køge. She has signed a two-year deal at The Valley.Korhonen spent her early days playing in her native Sweden in spells with Gideonsbergs IF, Västerås BK30 and IK Uppsala Fotboll bef
  
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• Preston captain McCann out 'for months' after op

  10-09-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ali McCann has made four appearances for Preston this season [Shutterstock]Preston North End captain Ali McCann has been ruled out "for months" after undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury.The 26-year-old Northern Ireland international midfielder suffered the injury after coming on as a substitute in the 4-0 Carabao Cup defeat by Everton last month."Ali had his operation on Tuesday and we were all pleased with how that's gone," boss Paul Heckingbottom told the club website."It's obviously a bl
  
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• Franco poised for welcome Swansea return

  10-09-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Goncalo Franco was Swansea's player of the year in 2024-25 [Getty Images]Vitor Matos says Swansea City are about to welcome back a key player with Goncalo Franco in contention to make a first appearance of the season at the weekend.Midfielder Franco has been sidelined since suffering an ankle ligament injury in pre-season.But the 25-year-old is fit to play some part when Burnley visit Swansea.com Stadium on Saturday (15:00 BST)."Franco is a really important player for us, he was a really importa
  
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• Five games, zero minutes – Barcelona youngster finds himself in limbo at club after refusing summer exit

  10-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five games, zero minutes – Barcelona youngster finds himself in limbo at club after refusing summer exitAlejandro Balde is going through a difficult spell at FC Barcelona, following a turbulent few months for him at the club.The 22-year-old had the opportunity to leave during the summer but chose to remain at the club. However, he has yet to make an appearance this season.Indeed, five matches into the 2026/27 campaign, the La Masia graduate has not played a single minute, even being left o
  
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• Seven Premier League games scheduled for Boxing Day

  10-09-2026 16:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United lost 2-1 at Aston Villa in the only match staged on Boxing Day 2026 [Getty Images]The Premier League has announced it will stage seven matches on Boxing Day this year after releasing its festive schedule.Four fixtures will be staged at 15:00 GMT, with further matches played at 12:30, 17:30 and 20:00.The fixture programme for 26 December, which falls on a Saturday in 2026, is considerably bigger than last year, when one game was held.Three matches will be played on Sunday, 27 De
  
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• Inter Milan’s Andy Diouf named in Zinédine Zidane’s first extended France squad

  10-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Milan’s Andy Diouf named in Zinédine Zidane’s first extended France squadInter Milan’s Andy Diouf (23) is reported to have received a preliminary call-up to the French national team for Zinédine Zidane’s first squad, according to RMC Sport.Having enjoyed a successful start to the season with the Nerazzurri, whom he joined last summer from RC Lens, the right-back has been putting in a string of quality performances. Having started all three of his appea
  
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• Scalvini agrees new Atalanta contract following Newcastle summer pursuit

  10-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scalvini agrees new Atalanta contract following Newcastle summer pursuitThursday’s reports claim that Italy international Giorgio Scalvini has an agreement in place over a new long-term contract with Atalanta following summer transfer interest from Premier League side Newcastle United.Report: Agreement in place for new Scalvini contractAccording to the latest updates from Fabrizio Romano on his Italian-language YouTube channel, an agreement between Scalvini and Atalanta has already been fo
  
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• Man United Starting XI vs Sabah: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  10-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United Starting XI vs Sabah: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupManchester United vs Sabah FK: Predicted XI, Team News and Selection CallsManchester United are back in the Champions League, three years after they last played in it. That matters at Old Trafford, where qualifying is the minimum and competing properly is the expectation. Thursday’s meeting with Sabah FK is the first step, and Michael Carrick’s team go into it with enough certainty in selection, even if a few in
  
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• “It’s special” – Liverpool star in awe of the impact of Anfield

  10-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “It’s special” – Liverpool star in awe of the impact of AnfieldRio Ngumoha hails Anfield atmosphere after Liverpool beat Atletico MadridLiverpool opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid, and the headline was clear enough. Rio Ngumoha got his first start in the competition, handled the occasion, and helped shift the game in Liverpool’s favour.Atletico struck first through Marcos Llorente in the first half. Liverpool responded proper
  
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• 'Real bond' can drive Rangers to success, says McInnes

  10-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derek McInnes is encouraged by the growing spirit at Rangers before a double-header with Celtic in the League Cup and Scottish Premiership.Bojan Miovski's added-time goal secured Rangers a 1-0 win over St Mirren on Wednesday - a fourth straight league victory - and prompted jubilant celebrations from the home players at Ibrox."Yeah, lots of cuddles going on," said manager McInnes. "There was lots of bonding but I see a bunch of boys who are just desperate to do well."The dressing room in the las
  
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• Injury-hit Cardiff weighing up free-agent options

  10-09-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff City are without a win in their first six Championship games [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Manager Brian Barry-Murphy says Cardiff City are monitoring the free-agent market as an injury-hit and winless Championship start has reduced the Irishman's options.The Bluebirds' lack of depth has come under scrutiny with 15-year-old Noah Anyadike and 16-year-old Paul Moreno named on the bench against Stoke City in midweek.Barry-Murphy insists both youngsters, however, have earned their places in the
  
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• Mbappe elated after being named Real Madrid Player of the Month for August: ‘We can do great things this year’

  10-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe elated after being named Real Madrid Player of the Month for August: ‘We can do great things this year’Kylian Mbappe has been named Real Madrid Player of the Month for August after an impressive start to the 2026/27 season.The French forward was recognised for his performances during the month, featuring in all three of Real Madrid’s matches and scoring four goals.Mbappe opened his goalscoring account for the season in Real Madrid’s second game of the season agains
  
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• Mbappe elated after being named Real Madrid Player of the Month for August

  10-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe elated after being named Real Madrid Player of the Month for AugustKylian Mbappe has been named Real Madrid Player of the Month for August after an impressive start to the 2026/27 season.The French forward was recognised for his performances during the month, featuring in all three of Real Madrid’s matches and scoring four goals.Mbappe opened his goalscoring account for the season in Real Madrid’s second game of the season against Real Sociedad, plundering a hat-trick in a 4-1
  
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• Okafor says he won't play for Swiss again under Yakin

  10-09-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Okafor has featured at two World Cups for Switzerland [Getty Images]Leeds United forward Noah Okafor has announced he will not play again for Switzerland under the leadership of Murat Yakin, citing a breakdown in trust with the head coach.The 26-year-old has earned 26 caps for the Swiss national team since making his debut in 2019 but only featured for 19 minutes at the World Cup, coming off the bench in their last-32 win over Algeria.In a statement released on his Instagram account on Thursday,
  
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• Ferran Torres rates his start to life at PSG

  10-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferran Torres rates his start to life at PSGOn his Ligue 1 debut, Ferran Torres (26) came on at half-time and netted a brace as Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down to secure against Stade Rennais on the opening day. Whilst he has not added to his target in the league, he started his first game for PSG in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. Starting on the left against Slovan Bratislava, the Spaniard, who scored the winning goal in the FIFA World Cup final earlier in the summer
  
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• Leeds forward Okafor steps back from Swiss national team

  10-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Okafor has featured at two World Cups for Switzerland [Getty Images]Leeds United forward Noah Okafor has announced he will not play again for Switzerland under the leadership of Murat Yakin, citing a breakdown in trust with the head coach.The 26-year-old has earned 26 caps for the Swiss national team since making his debut in 2019 but only featured for 19 minutes at the World Cup, coming off the bench in their last-32 win over Algeria.In a statement released on his Instagram account on Thursday,
  
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• 🗣️ FIFA rebuffs Morocco over the World Cup final

  10-09-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ FIFA rebuffs Morocco over the World Cup finalFouzi Lekjaa, the top figure in Moroccan football, stated at a PAM election rally that the 2030 World Cup final will be played at the Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, which is still under construction.FIFA, however, has responded.A FIFA spokesperson referred MARCA and As to its statement from August 5, 2026, insisting that the decision on the host venue for the 2030 World Cup final will be made "in due course."The political backd
  
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• Jakirovic on Morita, positive start and 'sharp' Thomas

  10-09-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Japanese midfielder Hidemasa Morita and defender Charlie Hughes will be out for the match on Saturday. Right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy and defender Paddy McNair will be available.On his team bouncing back from the League Cup defeat to Sunderland: "Everything is fine, the atmosphere is good. Defe
  
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• Valencia manager hits back at Barcelona’s Rodri over controversial comments: ‘Completely unfortunate’

  10-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Valencia manager hits back at Barcelona’s Rodri over controversial comments: ‘Completely unfortunate’Valencia manager Carlos Corberan has responded to comments made by FC Barcelona midfielder Rodri during their La Liga meeting at Mestalla this past weekend.Cameras captured the Barcelona summer arrival speaking on the bench after being substituted to a standing ovation. Rodri was heard describing Valencia’s performance with comments including“how bad they are”
  
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• Sage on Doucoure, team spirit and Ipswich

  10-09-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Midfielder Cheick Doucoure is in contention to be part of this weekend's squad. "Cheick trained yesterday and this morning. All will be good for him. He is a little ill, but he's fine."On Ismaila Sarr: "It's the same situation. He's not with the team for the moment. I thought he could be wit
  
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• Arsenal close to finalising new contract for Arteta

  10-09-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta was appointed Arsenal boss in December 2019 [Getty Images]The perception of Arsenal's transfer window varies depending on who you speak to - but there will be no disagreement from anyone at the Emirates Stadium over how crucial their next expected signing will be.With the market closed until January, the club are now in the process of finalising an agreement with manager Mikel Arteta over his protracted new contract.Well-placed sources indicate those discussions have moved forward recentl
  
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• Premier League announces Christmas fixtures schedule as Boxing Day games confirmed

  10-09-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League has confirmed this year’s fixtures over the festive period with a full slate of Boxing Day games returning to the calendar.Just one top-flight match was held on the day after Christmas last year amid a typically congested period of action, with seven held on 27 December.With Boxing Day 2026 falling on a Saturday, though, the Premier League again has a bumper helping of festive football on offer, including Newcastle’s game against Manchester City – an 8pm GMT
  
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• McInnes on 'fire and ice', derby first & 'godsend' Miovski

  10-09-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been speaking to the media before the League Cup quarter-final against Celtic on Sunday at Ibrox.Here are the key points:McInnes is excited to experience the Old Firm derby as a manager for the first time, saying "I've always wanted to do this job and I've always wanted to be involved in this fixture... it has all the makings of a brilliant cup tie."He believes the full capacity home crowd will be key. "We've got to bring the crowd with us," he says. "We'll
  
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• 🚨 Transfers: the announcements you missed this week

  10-09-2026 16:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Transfers: the announcements you missed this weekThe transfer window is not closed. The free-agent market is heating up.This Thursday, Hakim Ziyech found a new club. The Moroccan star has landed at Botafogo, the historic Rio de Janeiro club.Earlier in the week, another major Moroccan figure, Adel Taarabt, announced his retirement from football at the age of 37.Here is a roundup of this week’s official announcements from all around the globe. A quick catch-up session…After
  
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