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• Celtic have McKenna among standby targets - gossip

  26-09-2026 10:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Celtic hierarchy have list of options if a mid-season change of manager is required...Should Martin O'Neill decide to leave Celtic, several replacements are already being discussed, including Neil Lennon and former Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna. (TeamTalk)New Hibernian head coach Marink Reedijk knocked back offers to coach with clubs in Germany, Belgium and Austria before deciding on a move to Easter Road.(Edinburgh Evening News)Celtic winger Haissem Hassan played an hour for Eg
  
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• Agreement in principle reached for FC Nantes’ sale

  30-09-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Agreement in principle reached for FC Nantes’ saleAs per a report from AFP, an agreement in principle has been reached for the sale of Ligue 2 side FC Nantes. Waldemar Kita had revealed that he had received three bids for the Loire-based club earlier this month. Talks with one of those prospective new owners had been at an advanced stage for several days. Kita bought Nantes for €10m back in 2007 and had set a €100m asking price for the Loire-based club, who were relegated to Ligu
  
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• 🚨 Bordeaux sold to investment fund Park Bench (L'Équipe)

  30-09-2026 09:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Bordeaux sold to investment fund Park Bench (L'Équipe)The future is looking brighter for the Girondins?It’s a big day for French football: in addition to the sale agreement signed by Waldemar Kita for FC Nantes, the Girondins de Bordeaux have finally found a buyer, according to information from L'Équipe.The club’s takeover also comes with a renegotiation of its debt, with a continuation plan now spread over twelve years instead of the ten initially planned. Th
  
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• Real Madrid defender produces a performance for the ages in his first start for England since 2024

  30-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender produces a performance for the ages in his first start for England since 2024The last few years have been quite difficult for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who endured a poor debut campaign at Real Madrid and subsequently missed the World Cup squad.But as part of the UEFA Nations League, the right-back has made his comeback to the national team and recently earned his first start for England since October 2024, as he started against Czechia.The former Liverpool star did not disapp
  
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• Lamine Yamal receives huge Ballon d’Or backing from Spain teammate Nico Williams: ‘Anyone who understands football…’

  30-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal receives huge Ballon d’Or backing from Spain teammate Nico Williams: ‘Anyone who understands football…’Nico Williams has backed his close friend Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or after the Barcelona forward produced another outstanding performance for Spain.Yamal scored inside 75 seconds during Spain’s 4-1 victory over Croatia in Sevilla, following another early goal in the 2-1 win over England at Wembley on Saturday. The Barcelona teenage
  
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• January Could Open Real Madrid Door for Virgil van Dijk

  30-09-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  January Could Open Real Madrid Door for Virgil van DijkReal Madrid are considering a move for Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer, with the Dutchman reportedly on their radar ahead of the 2027 season. The possibility depends on his current contract expiring, and no agreement has been reached. MD report that Los Blancos could look to repeat the approach they used to bring Ibrahima Konate from Anfield.Van Dijk’s contract and Madrid’s defensive needVan Dijk is on cours
  
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• France U21 manager ‘worried’ after Ethan Mbappé injury

  30-09-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France U21 manager ‘worried’ after Ethan Mbappé injuryFrance’s U21 manager, Gérald Baticle, has admitted that he is “worried” about Ethan Mbappé (19), who came off on a stretcher during Les Bleuets’ 2-0 win over Estonia on Tuesday night. Mbappé was on the receiving end of a studs-up tackle on his ankle in the 12th minute and was consequently taken off on a stretcher. Baticle admitted post-match that he was “worried”. The
  
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• Fishlock set for Wales return - but not as player

  30-09-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jess Fishlock (centre) scored twice last weekend to reach 52 regular-season goals for Seattle Reign, which took her past Megan Rapinoe's previous club record [Getty Images]Rhian Wilkinson says in-form Wale icon Jess Fishlock will be back with the national team if they reach a Women's World Cup play-off final in December – but only as a coach.Fishlock, Wales' most-capped footballer, called time on her international career last October.But the 39-year-old continues to shine for Seattle Reign
  
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• Andoni Iraola wants to sign South American wonderkid for Liverpool, he'd cost £6m

  30-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola wants to sign South American wonderkid for Liverpool, he'd cost £6mOver the last few years, Liverpool have put a heavy focus on preparing their first-team squad for the future. Players such as Milos Kerkez, Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz have all been brought in so that Liverpool can have a plan in place.The good thing about each of those players is that they're all good enough to play for the Reds right now.In fact, they are actually some of their best player
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: hilarious Dembélé-Upamecano, Yamal off-pitch magician

  30-09-2026 09:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: hilarious Dembélé-Upamecano, Yamal off-pitch magicianThe Dembele-Upamecano connection is still causing havoc 🤣The day after France’s win in Belgium, childhood friends Ousmane Dembélé and Dayot Upamecano were spotted cycling through central Paris. It wasn’t exactly a smooth ride, as the Ballon d’Or winner dropped a few things, while the defender nearly fell over himself. Team spirit is high!Yamal unplayab
  
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• Three options for Jose Mourinho in case Kylian Mbappe doesn’t start vs Villarreal

  30-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three options for Jose Mourinho in case Kylian Mbappe doesn’t start vs VillarrealReal Madrid were given a massive boost earlier this week as Kylian Mbappe’s knock against Turkiye did not appear to be as serious as many had expected.That being said, the club must still take precaution with the Frenchman, who has once again been a key differentiator in the final third for Los Blancos.Although Mbappe should be ready for the Villarreal game, Mourinho could consider benching him and, to t
  
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• Kone’s value continues to rise

  30-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kone’s value continues to riseGian Piero Gasperini has enjoyed a new Manu Koné this season. The French midfielder’s value has risen with each match, thanks in part to Zidane’s appointment as a key player for his national team. Meanwhile, the Grugliasco-born coach awaits him back at Trigoria to get back to work. The Giallorossi coach, in fact, wants to complete Koné’s transformation, transforming him from a defensive midfielder into a defensive attacker, from
  
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• Joan Laporta talks Eric Garcia, Raphinha, Lamine, Mbappe, Real Madrid, Ballon d’Or, PSG

  30-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joan Laporta talks Eric Garcia, Raphinha, Lamine, Mbappe, Real Madrid, Ballon d’Or, PSGBarcelona president Joan Laporta used the European Football Clubs (EFC) Assembly as an opportunity to address several major issues surrounding the club, including his increasingly strained relationship with Real Madrid.Speaking to Mundo Deportivo at the event, Laporta discussed the concerns surrounding international breaks, the latest injury situations involving Raphinha and Kylian Mbappe, Barcelona&rsqu
  
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• International legend and fellow countryman gives backing to Liverpool star

  30-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  International legend and fellow countryman gives backing to Liverpool starFlorian Wirtz backed to deliver for Liverpool and GermanyFlorian Wirtz continues to sit at the centre of debate after a testing opening phase of his Liverpool career, yet there remains strong conviction in elite circles that the attacking midfielder will justify the faith placed in him.The 23-year-old arrived at Anfield in a deal worth £116m after starring for Bayer Leverkusen, carrying significant expectation into t
  
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• La Liga giants could make move for Liverpool star

  30-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga giants could make move for Liverpool starVirgil van Dijk transfer latest as Real Madrid emerge in Liverpool contract discussionVirgil van Dijk has been placed at the centre of fresh transfer speculation, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that Real Madrid are among the clubs being mentioned as a possible destination for the Liverpool captain.The report states that Van Dijk, now 35, is out of contract at Liverpool in the summer of 2027 and that, according to claims in the British press, no re
  
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• Dan Friedkin speaks: “Between the stadium news and first place, it’s a great moment for us.”

  30-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dan Friedkin speaks: “Between the stadium news and first place, it’s a great moment for us.”Yesterday, the general assembly of European clubs was held in Copenhagen, attended by Dan Friedkin. It’s an extraordinary moment for the Texan owners, especially after the green light was given for the stadium in Pietralata, where the groundbreaking is expected between March and April. The Giallorossi could play their first season in their new home in 2029-30. On the sidelines of y
  
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• Hogh has no regrets over Celtic move - gossip

  30-09-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kasper Hogh, 25, has no regrets about joining Celtic after scoring in just one of his opening nine appearances, a hat-trick at Kilmarnock. (Sun)Denmark international Hogh takes comfort in his faith, partner and family amid the pressure to perform at Celtic. (Euroman via Scotsman - subscription required)Ronald Hernandez urges Venzuela team-mate Kevin Kelsy, of Rangers, to "keep his strengths going forward" and expects the 22-year-old to do his best work in the box. (Record - subscription required
  
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• The Premier League footballers studying to become sporting directors

  30-09-2026 08:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The scene resembles an Oxbridge graduation ceremony, but those gathered in caps and gowns are in fact Premier League footballers or former players who have won major honours in Europe and around the world.The 2026 cohort of graduates from the PFA Business School includes Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi and a host of well-known figures.In the event at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, Cesar Azpilicueta tells the group how studying on the morning of the 2021
  
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• Real Madrid defenders opens up about partnership with Barcelona star – “I hope we can continue”

  30-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defenders opens up about partnership with Barcelona star – “I hope we can continue”Spain continued their solid form post the World Cup, securing a 4-1 win over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League.The biggest highlight of the game, apart from Lamine Yamal’s brace, was the defensive combination of two young centre-backs, Dean Huijsen and Pau Cubarsi.With Aymeric Laporte not getting any younger, many see Huijsen as the long-term partner for Cubarsi at the heart of
  
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• Luis de la Fuente highlights Lamine Yamal’s biggest strength: ‘Puts all his talent at service of the team’

  30-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis de la Fuente highlights Lamine Yamal’s biggest strength: ‘Puts all his talent at service of the team’Lamine Yamal produced another performance that demanded attention as Spain swept Croatia aside 4-1, and Luis de la Fuente was quick to highlight the Barcelona forward’s growing influence.The teenager finished the match with two goals and an assist for Marc Pubill, once again showing why he has become such an important figure in Spain’s attack.De la Fuente is gen
  
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• Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk successor is obvious, he's perfect

  30-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk successor is obvious, he's perfectVirgil van Dijk will be a month away from being 36 years old in June 2027. The towering Dutchman has been a rock in Liverpool's back-line for as long as anyone can remember.His £70 million transfer from Southampton back in 2017 was frowned upon by many but, in reality, it was probably one of Liverpool's most important transfers ever.Without him guiding the Reds' defence, they'd have done nowhere near as well as they have over th
  
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• ☕️ What's going on with Raphinha?, fire in the Premier and today's 5️⃣ stories

  30-09-2026 08:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️ What's going on with Raphinha?, fire in the Premier and today's 5️⃣ storiesToday international football gives us a breather, but the news cycle never stops and the spotlight is on England. The extremely harsh punishment looming over Manchester City for breaking every financial rule in the book is dominating the headlines.These are the five stories that could shape the football conversation this Wednesday.🤔 Tebas calls for toughness against City... what about
  
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• Roy Keane says ‘I’d stick medals in the bin’ after Manchester City charges verdict

  30-09-2026 08:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has said “I’d be sticking those medals in the bin” if he were a Manchester City player, after the club was found guilty of all charges related to breaking the Premier League’s financial rules in a seismic verdict on Tuesday.The Premier League’s damning judgement ruled that the club had overstated its income by “over £830m” and “relied on sham agreements to artificially inflate the club's revenues and
  
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• £1.2bn on transfers with £830m inflated in accounts - Man City's 'asterisk era'

  30-09-2026 08:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Outside Manchester City's Etihad Stadium is a lustrous silver statue of Sergio Aguero - mouth agape in ecstasy, kit swirling over his head - depicting his goal celebration after securing the club's first Premier League title.It is the immortilisation of the most famous goal in English league football history, when City snatched the trophy away from Manchester United in the dying seconds of the 2011-12 season.But what if the goal never happened? What if Aguero had never played for the club? What
  
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• Bayern Munich considering move for former Germany keeper Bernd Leno

  30-09-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich considering move for former Germany keeper Bernd LenoBayern Munich are interested in bringing Fulham goalkeeper and former Germany international Bernd Leno to the Allianz Arena, according to BILD Sport. The German record champions want to make the 34-year-old a backup for Jonas Urbig next season.Leno’s contract at Fulham runs until the summer of 2027, but the West London club have an option to extend his deal for another year.Reports indicate that Leno would be interested in
  
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• Vinicius admits World Cup defeat is still affecting him as Real Madrid star seeks confidence: ‘Comeback is never easy’

  30-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius admits World Cup defeat is still affecting him as Real Madrid star seeks confidence: ‘Comeback is never easy’Vinicius Jr. has admitted he is going through a difficult period but says his teammates continue to give him the support he needs to rediscover his confidence.The Real Madrid forward has managed just one goal for his club this season, while his latest strike came for Brazil in their 4-2 friendly victory over Australia. Even then, the penalty Vinicius converted wa
  
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• TNT FC September Feature: TNT FC clinch K5 Seoul title early and advance to Championship

  30-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TNT FC September Feature: TNT FC clinch K5 Seoul title early and advance to ChampionshipImage via TNT FCYangcheon TNT FC clinched the 2026 K5 League Seoul Division title thanks to a 4-0 win over Nissi FC on September 20th. It was the club's sixth win in as many matches, and meant that they would finish top regardless of the result in their final game.Having secured the title with a game to spare, Yangcheon TNT will now advance to the K5 Championship, where they will look to defend the title they
  
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• Borussia Dortmund administrative trio receives contract extensions 

  30-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund administrative trio receives contract extensions Borussia Dortmund have extended the contracts of Carsten Cramer, Lars Ricken and Thomas Treß. At the same time, Cramer has been promoted to Chairman of the Management Board with immediate effect.Cramer’s contract now runs until 2031, while Managing Director of Sports Ricken has extended his deal until 2030. Treß has extended his contract until 2028 and intends to step down from the management board when it
  
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• Barcelona star Lamine Yamal responds to Ballon d’Or talk after Croatia demolition: ‘I don’t vote’

  30-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star Lamine Yamal responds to Ballon d’Or talk after Croatia demolition: ‘I don’t vote’Lamine Yamal delivered another reminder of his growing influence for Spain, producing two goals and an assist as La Roja swept aside Croatia 4-1.The Barcelona winger needed barely 90 seconds to make his mark, setting the tone for a dominant Spanish performance and putting Croatia under pressure from the opening whistle.Speaking after the match (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Yamal expl
  
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• Borussia Dortmund sweating over Julian Ryerson’s injury 

  30-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund sweating over Julian Ryerson’s injury Borussia Dortmund’s 28-year-old right-back Julian Ryerson sustained an injury in Norway’s UEFA Nations League game against Portugal on Sunday. Ryerson was taken off in the 66th minute after colliding with Francisco Conceição.The injury to Ryerson is a major concern for Dortmund, who do not have a natural replacement at right-back in the first-team squad. The Black and Yellows sent Brazilian right-back Ya
  
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