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• Can United resolve their two big problems?

  16-09-2026 13:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]If Dundee United were given an early-season report card it would read - could do better.It has been a mediocre start to the campaign having taken five points from their opening half dozen games.It is far too early for alarms bells, but United might want to avoid casting a glance at the Premiership table as their position worsened - without kicking a ball - following Tuesday night's fixtures.Victories for Aberdeen and Falkirk moved them above United, who drop to 11th, while bottom club Kilma
  
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• FA demands answers from Infantino over World Cup sell-off plan and Balogun red card scandal

  17-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has written to Fifa president Gianni Infantino requesting an independent investigation into plans for private investment in the World Cup and how the disciplinary case of Folarin Balogun was handled, the Press Association understands.The move increases the pressure on Infantino following opposition from three continental confederations to his proposal. The plan aimed to establish a commercial entity to manage Fifa tournaments, including the men’s an
  
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• Campbell focused on derby after US call-up

  17-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion captain George Campbell says he is focused on the Black Country derby against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday (12:00 BST) after earning his second international call-up for the United States.The 25-year-old defender made his debut for the US in January 2025 but missed out on a place in the squad for the World Cup.Mauricio Pochettino's side will play Peru on Saturday, September 26 in Orlando before games against Chile, Mexico and Canada."I tried a lot to try a
  
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• Jurgen Klopp shares his feelings on Florian Wirtz in Germany squad announcement

  17-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp shares his feelings on Florian Wirtz in Germany squad announcementFlorian Wirtz at Liverpool, Why Goals and Assists Are Only Part of the StoryFlorian Wirtz has one assist in five appearances for Liverpool this season and no goals. For a player who cost £116m, that is the number many will go straight to. It is also the easiest way to miss what is actually happening.There is no point pretending the output has been good. It has not. Liverpool need end product from attacking playe
  
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• USMNT roster for big friendlies: Teenager Sullivan in, Pulisic out as Pochettino names youthful squad

  17-09-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino has named his USMNT roster for September and October with Christian Pulisic left out and teenage sensation Cavan Sullivan in amid plenty of intriguing decisions. 13 players who were in the 2026 World Cup are in this 28-man roster, while 12 uncapped players have been named. Sullivan, just 16 years old, is the standout selection. He has been in superb form for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer and is showing glimpses of magic each time he steps on the pitch. Sulliva
  
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• 🚨 Isco, Natan, Francho... XIs in for Real Betis v Getafe

  17-09-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Isco, Natan, Francho... XIs in for Real Betis v GetafeBetis put their excellent start to the league to the test against a Getafe side that is always tough and ambitious. Will the Green-and-Whites claim their fifth league win?Everything starts with the lineups, and they have already been confirmed at La Cartuja stadium.
  Real Betis: Valles; Valentín, Bartra, Ortiz, Facundo; Fornals, Fidalgo; Junior, Parrott, Abde; Antony.Pellegrini has sprung a few surprises and hands starting spo
  
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• Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick stance after Brighton defeat

  17-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick stance after Brighton defeatManchester United Back Michael Carrick Despite Brighton Collapse and Rising Old Trafford PressureManchester United have made an immediate decision on Michael Carrick’s future, and the message from inside Old Trafford is clear. Despite a bruising Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton, growing supporter unrest and an uncomfortable start to the season, the club are continuing to back their head coach.According to TeamTalk, there a
  
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• Pulisic left out of USMNT squad but Musah returns after World Cup snub

  17-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pulisic left out of USMNT squad but Musah returns after World Cup snubThere will be no Christian Pulisic nor Weston McKennie for the USA in the September-October international break, but Milan midfielder Yunus Musah has been called up by Mauricio Pochettino after being left out of his 2026 World Cup squad.The USMNT will be in friendly action against Peru on September 26, against Chile on September 30, Mexico on October 4 and Canada on October 7 in a bumper international break that will last a we
  
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• Barcelona insist goalkeeper’s injury not serious; rest vs Sevilla only as a precaution – report

  17-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona insist goalkeeper’s injury not serious; rest vs Sevilla only as a precaution – reportThere is positive news regarding Joan Garcia after the Barcelona goalkeeper suffered a scare during Wednesday night’s match against Racing Santander.Garcia slipped while attempting to collect a ball near the advertising boards, leaving him with discomfort in his knee. He did not return for the second half, with Wojciech Szczesny taking his place.No cause for alarmGarcia underwent test
  
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• Varfolomeev 'epitomises' Lincoln City - Cohen

  17-09-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Lincoln City head coach Chris Cohen has claimed midfielder Ivan Varfolomeev "epitomises" the club after earning his first senior international call-up.The 22-year-old will have the chance to represent Ukraine in their Nations League campaign during the international break.Varfolomeev was a key component of Lincoln's promotion-winning squad and has made five Championship starts this term."It's just so deserved," Cohen said."There isn't a player that epitomises Lincoln City much more
  
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• Glasner on Milenkovic, City Ground plans and Coventry

  17-09-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Coventry City at the City Ground (kick-off 17:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Nikola Milenkovic will miss the game, while fellow defender Jair Cunha trained on Thursday and "looks OK", though Glasner added that it was a "very light session". Glasner described planning approval for the development of the City Ground as "great news for the club, the city and th
  
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• 'When the small details click, it will be very good' - Marmoush

  17-09-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"Small glimpses of success" in Tottenham's opening matches this season show the team is "very close" to finding positive results, summer signing Omar Marmoush has said.Spurs are winless and goalless in their opening four Premier League matches, but scored against a top-flight side for the first time this season in Tuesday's Carabao Cup loss at Liverpool.Despite the lack of end product so far, the summer signing from Manchester City believes Roberto de Zerbi's new-look team are crea
  
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• Why will September international break last three weeks?

  17-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All four home nations will be taking part in Nations League fixtures during the break [Getty Images]The first international break of the 2026-27 men's football season will last a week longer than it usually does, with the traditional October break now scrapped.In recent years, Fifa has used five primary international breaks during the season. They have all consisted of two-week gaps in the season calendar that take place in March, June, September, October and November.But instead, there will now
  
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• Real Madrid monitoring Premier League defender with €93 million price tag – report

  17-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid monitoring Premier League defender with €93 million price tag – reportReal Madrid spent the summer reinforcing the defence by bringing in the likes of Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konate.However, despite bringing in three players for one area of the pitch, it still felt like they should have gone for at least one more central defender.Los Blancos were linked with a number of centre-backs, but a move ultimately did not pan out, with Raul Asencio staying at t
  
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• RC Lens to pay €25k fines per Ligue 1 match as coach Yannick Cahuzac awaits certification

  17-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RC Lens to pay €25k fines per Ligue 1 match as coach Yannick Cahuzac awaits certificationRC Lens will have to pay fines of €25.000 per Ligue 1 match managed by their new manager, Yannick Cahuzac, the northern club’s managing director, Benjamin Parrot, confirmed on Thursday.‘We can’t go against the rules. We’ll pay the fine,’ explained the Sang & Or executive at a press conference. Currently studying for his professional football coaching qualification
  
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• Jaissle on injuries, showing 'clear reaction' and faith in Botman

  17-09-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Hull City at St James' Park (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:There is "no real update" on Anthony Elanga, who missed out on the matchday squad last time out. Jaissle said: "I've just spoken to him and he is having an MRI in the next 30 minutes, so we will get more clarity then."When asked if there are any players returning from injury, he replied
  
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• Key a doubt as Swansea face different challenge

  17-09-2026 17:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swansea have won two of their three away league games this season, with their one league defeat coming at Southampton[Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos says Swansea City must be ready for a different kind of challenge as they bid to continue their bright start to the Championship season at Lincoln City on Saturday (15:00 BST).Josh Key is a major doubt for the trip to Sincil Bank with the hamstring injury he suffered during last weekend's win over Burnley.That means a probable start at right-b
  
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• Injuries leave Pompey 'incredibly short' in attack

  17-09-2026 17:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho has said that his side are "incredibly short" in their front four positons because of current injuries.The Blues have won two of their six Championship games so far this season, scoring seven goals as they sit 18th in the standings. Injuries to Josh Murphy and Luke Brooke-Smith have limited their options out wide, while new signings Marko Milovanovic and Abu Kamara have taken time to get up to speed. The Pompey head coach believes that a lack of options and co
  
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• Serie A Women’s Cup round-up: Roma run riot as Juventus edge out Inter

  17-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Women’s Cup round-up: Roma run riot as Juventus edge out InterJuventus and Roma will meet in a repeat of the 2025 Serie A Women’s Cup final after they came through their semi-final ties against Inter and Sassuolo respectively. Own goal sends Juve throughJuventus required just one goal to see off Inter in the last four. The decisive effort arrived in the 34th minute at the Stadio Vittoria Bella. Inter defender Samantha van Diemen had no time to react as a flicked-on corner div
  
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• Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney poke fun at Southampton ‘Spygate’ scandal before Wrexham match

  17-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have poked fun at upcoming opponents Southampton, using a playful social media video to reference last season’s 'Spygate' controversy.Ahead of Saints’ visit to the Racecourse Ground for Saturday’s Championship fixture, the Hollywood pair seized their chance to mock the drama surrounding their rivals.Southampton were expelled from the play-off final and docked four points when an intern was caught watching semi-final opponents M
  
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• Fit-again Pleguezuelo a 'huge player' for Plymouth

  17-09-2026 17:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julio Pleguezuelo is the first Spanish player to play for Plymouth Argyle [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says Julio Pleguezuelo's return to full fitness has been a major boost to his side.The Spanish defender missed much of last season after knee surgery and calf problems meant he played just 10 times.The 29-year-old has featured in every League One match this season and impressed in Saturday's 3-0 win over Barnsley at Home Park."Technically he's a huge player for us," Cleverle
  
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• 'Room for improvement' after solid Saints start - Valakari

  17-09-2026 17:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager Simo Valakari is not surprised by St Johnstone's solid start to the Scottish Premiership season but admits "there is a lot of room for improvement as well".After winning the Championship last term, the Perth side have adapted seamlessly to life back in the top division. They are currently seventh in the table with a haul of seven points from their opening six games.As they look to continue their positive start at home to Falkirk on Saturday, Valakariand his players appear to be keeping t
  
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• Wilder can't give players an excuse - McAnuff

  17-09-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Reading midfielder Jobi McAnuff believes that Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder's criticism over the scheduling of the football season could have contributed to the side's shock 1-0 loss to Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup.Wilder, who has been a vocal critic of the number of matches played in a short time, made seven changes to his side for the game against the League Two outfit, but an own goal from Rhys Norrington-Davies sealed their exit from the competition."It's easy
  
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• Boston sign former Harrogate midfielder Sutton

  17-09-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Levi Sutton spent three seasons at Harrogate before he was released [Shutterstock]Boston United have announced the signing of former Harrogate Town midfielder Levi Sutton.The 29-year-old joins on a permanent contract after he was released by the North Yorkshire club at the end of last season, where he played 30 times over three seasons.He started his career at Scunthorpe United when they were in League One, and after five years and two loans to the National League moved to League Two Bradford.Su
  
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• Sutton's predictions v legendary guitarist Johnny Marr

  17-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The pressure is growing on Manchester United boss Michael Carrick, but can his side sign off for the three-week international break by beating Fulham on Sunday?"For teams who have had a bad start to the season, United being one of them, it could be a horrible few weeks," said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton. "Any negativity is going to just fester, really. There will be speculation about his future, along with all the talk about whether this is a good time to replace your manager."Un
  
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• Barcelona have high hopes for 30-year-old defender after injury-riddled last season

  17-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have high hopes for 30-year-old defender after injury-riddled last seasonBarcelona took a huge leap of faith back in the summer transfer window by handing Andreas Christensen a new deal at the club.Considering the injury-ridden seasons Christensen had endured, many clubs would have been hesitant to hand the Dane a new deal.Barça not only gave him a two-year deal but also parted ways with Ronald Araujo and Alvaro Cortes, trusting that Christensen would be one of their first-choic
  
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• Buffon: ‘Gattuso was the right man for Italy at that moment, I won’t change my mind’

  17-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Buffon: ‘Gattuso was the right man for Italy at that moment, I won’t change my mind’Gianluigi Buffon remains adamant that Gennaro Gattuso was the ‘right’ man to take charge of the Italy national team despite his failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, and insists that a missed penalty in the play-off final defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina will not change his mind.Buffon reflects on Italy departure and Gattuso appointment: ‘One missed penalty won’
  
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• ‘We are looking to do things better’ – Arsenal seeking improvement against Manchester United says Slegers

  17-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We are looking to do things better’ – Arsenal seeking improvement against Manchester United says SlegersArsenal head coach Renée Slegers says that her side will be keen to do better when they face Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium this weekend.The Gunners have taken four points from their opening two games but were held to a surprise goalless draw with Crystal Palace last time out. Manchester United travel to North London after suffering back-to-back defeats.Whe
  
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• Wigan announce sudden death of goalkeeping coach Kevin Miller aged 57

  17-09-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wigan Athletic are grieving following the sudden death of goalkeeping coach Kevin Miller at the age of 57.The League One club announced the news on Thursday afternoon, having cancelled a scheduled pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday’s fixture against Wycombe.Miller joined Wigan during the summer to team up with close friend and manager Gary Caldwell, having previously worked alongside him at Exeter City, where he spent three and a half years as goalkeeping coach.In a statement, th
  
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• Cavan Sullivan in, Christian Pulisic out: takeaways from the latest USMNT roster

  17-09-2026 17:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Philadelphia’s 16-year-old phenom Cavan Sullivan has earned his first call up to the US senior team.Photograph: Icon Sportswire/Getty ImagesIt was reasonable to expect that Mauricio Pochettino’s first United States squad of the cycle would turn the page from this summer’s World Cup. Instead, given the youthfulness of his picks, even a fast-forward reference feels like too dated a reference.Cavan Sullivan is poised to make his United States senior debut, with the 16-year-old sel
  
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