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• Celtic seek spark as Rangers aim for further derby joy

  18-09-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derek McInnes and Martin O'Neill face each other for the second time in a week in the Scottish Premiership clash on Sunday [SNS]Celtic and Rangers square up again in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday with the champions reeling after a 3-0 defeat to the Ibrox side in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals last weekend and an opening Europa League 3-1 loss to Ferencvaros.Pressure is intensifying on Martin O'Neill's following those disappointing displays and yet Celtic have the chance to move eight
  
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• Brighton & Arsenal teams released

  19-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton & Arsenal teams releasedMikel Arteta’s side arrive on the south coast looking to extend their perfect start and set a new club benchmark, so how will the teams line up?Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty ImagesArsenal are at Brighton today for Matchweek five, looking to open a season with eight wins for the first time in 123 years when they were in the second division.Ahead of the game, Arsenal had a number of doubts over a few players – Ben White, Piero Hincapie and Cristh
  
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• Real Madrid 3-1 S. Wanderers: La Fábrica, intercontinental super-champs

  19-09-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid 3-1 S. Wanderers: La Fábrica, intercontinental super-champsReal Madrid Under-20 have been crowned Intercontinental Cup champions after completing a memorable match. The Whites lifted the trophy in front of their fans at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This victory cements Real Madrid’s academy at the summit of world youth football.The team coached by Álvaro López dominated the match from start to finish against Santiago Wanderers. From the opening whi
  
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• Man City v Sunderland: Key stats and talking points

  19-09-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City will look to maintain their 100% league record under Enzo Maresca when they welcome Sunderland to Etihad Stadium on Sunday.Maresca's tenure got off to a wobbly start with the Community Shield defeat by Arsenal, but his troops have rallied to ensure they are level on points with the table-topping Gunners at this early stage, trailing only on goal difference.In fact, the Italian is aiming to become just the sixth manager to win his first five Premier League games in charge of a clu
  
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• Leeds United v Crystal Palace: Key stats and talking points

  19-09-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In-form Leeds United test their unbeaten record against a Crystal Palace side who have problems in defence. BBC Sport takes a look at the key themes going into Sunday's game at Elland Road.Up to third in the league and boasting a record of just one defeat in 13 league matches – and just five in their past 29 - these are great times for Leeds fans.Having already amassed eight points from four matches, a win over Palace would mean Daniel Farke's side equalling their best start to a Premier L
  
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• Fulham v Man Utd: Key stats and talking points

  19-09-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United travel to Fulham on Sunday with both sides in desperate need of a win going into the lengthy international break.The Red Devils, who were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Brighton on Wednesday, have won just one of their opening four Premier League games this season to leave them 13th, already eight points adrift of the early pace-setters Arsenal and Manchester City.The Brighton defeat rounded off a difficult few days for United head coach Michael Carrick, whose side were insip
  
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• Szczesny, Fermin start in a 4-3-3: How Barcelona can line up against Sevilla

  19-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Szczesny, Fermin start in a 4-3-3: How Barcelona can line up against SevillaFC Barcelona will be gunning for their seventh win in seven games in La Liga this season when they take on Sevilla later tonight.The Blaugrana will face off against Luis Garcia Plaza’s men away at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, aiming to extend their 100% start to the 2026/27 campaign.The reigning champions come into the game on the back of a spectacular 7-2 win over Racing Santander earlier in the week and will hope t
  
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• Huijsen earns Spain recall as Cucurella keeps starting role

  19-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Huijsen earns Spain recall as Cucurella keeps starting roleReal Madrid defenders Dean Huijsen and Marc Cucurella have been included in Luis de la Fuente’s Spain squad for the upcoming FIFA break, Managing Madrid report. La Roja will face England, Croatia twice and the Czech Republic during the window.Spain select Huijsen and CucurellaHuijsen’s inclusion is the more notable of the two, given that he was left out of Spain’s squad for the FIFA World Cup. The defender has been play
  
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• Gasperini faces his kryptonite against Inter after 10 consecutive defeats

  19-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini faces his kryptonite against Inter after 10 consecutive defeatsRoma coach Gian Piero Gasperini faces Inter today, having lost each of his last 10 meetings with the Nerazzurri.Saturday’s game between Roma and Inter at the Stadio Olimpico is arguably the biggest match in Serie A Round 5.Roma and Inter have won all their opening four Serie A matches. The Nerazzurri have the best attack, whereas the Giallorossi have the least-beaten defence.Gasperini’s poor record against Inter
  
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• 'It is not easy at the moment' - Dionisi

  19-09-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford manager Alessio Dionisi spoke to BBC Three Counties Radio after his side's 1-0 defeat by Bristol City."In this moment it's not easy for us. I'm not happy for the result but my team today played at the maximum because at the start there were six young players," he said."It wasn't the right result but my team played in a different respect to the last match against Stoke City."It's not easy because I wanted to change between one match and another match but it's impossible in this moment bec
  
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• Serie A Liveblog: Roma-Inter, Bologna-Torino, Udinese-Cagliari, Venezia-Lazio

  19-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Liveblog: Roma-Inter, Bologna-Torino, Udinese-Cagliari, Venezia-LazioThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games, including the Scudetto showdown Roma-Inter, Raffaele Palladino’s debut in Bologna-Torino, plus Udinese-Cagliari and Venezia-Lazio.We begin at 14.00 UK time (15.00 CEST) with two Week 5 fixtures, as Bologna debut under new coach Raffaele P
  
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• ✅ Official 3pm line-ups: calls on Zaniolo, Maldini, Orsolini, Simeone 👀

  19-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Official 3pm line-ups: calls on Zaniolo, Maldini, Orsolini, Simeone 👀After Monza’s 2-1 win over Sassuolo, Serie A Matchday 5 continues with Saturday’s fixtures.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!While waiting for the big 6 p.m. clash between Roma and Inter, a hugely important match, the schedule at 3 p.m. features two games: Bologna host Torino at the Dall’Ara, while Udinese welcome Cagliari.L
  
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• Barcelona president Laporta aims to “win everything”, takes a swipe at Real Madrid

  19-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona president Laporta aims to “win everything”, takes a swipe at Real MadridFC Barcelona president Joan Laporta opened the club’s General Assembly earlier today with a measured but ambitious speech, expressing his optimism about the club’s sporting situation and outlining his belief that the team can compete for every major trophy.During the his opening address, the president reiterated the importance of completing the Spotify Camp Nou redevelopment as quickly as po
  
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• Brentford 3-0 Chelsea - the fans' verdict

  19-09-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Friday's Premier League game between Brentford and Chelsea.Here are some of your comments:Brentford fansCampbell: Fantastic win; Damsgaard outstanding, Keane Lewis-Potter was also very good. Took on and beat Chelsea in midfield and never reverted to a low block; a clear sign of the development of the team under Andrews.Vivek: Brilliant game from the Bees. I think that we had conviction and shut down Chelsea really well and when we did, we found gaps and spac
  
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• Official Tottenham vs. Aston Villa line-ups as Italy duo starts

  19-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official Tottenham vs. Aston Villa line-ups as Italy duo startsItalian Sandro Tonali starts for Tottenham against Matteo Ruggeri’s Aston Villa this evening as both sides aim to win their first Premier League game of the season.It kicks off at 13:30 CET [12:30 BST] at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Tonali starts for his fifth consecutive Premier League game with Tottenham, who have only collected two points in the opening four league games of the campaign and haven’t yet scored a goal
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool have made contact over move for Bundesliga midfielder

  19-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool have made contact over move for Bundesliga midfielderLiverpool Transfer News: Reds Make Contact Over German Wonderkid Lennart KarlLiverpool have made informal contact over a potential move for Bayern Munich teenager Lennart Karl, according to Ekrem Konur, in a development that will naturally catch the eye of supporters tracking the club’s long-term recruitment.The 18-year-old is emerging as one of the most highly regarded young players in Germany, with Liverpool under
  
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• Striker set for January move after dramatic Everton U-turn

  19-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Striker set for January move after dramatic Everton U-turnFolarin Balogun sale plan raises Arsenal windfall questions after Everton collapseMonaco’s position on Folarin Balogun has now been made clear, and it leaves Everton, Arsenal and the wider market with a fresh situation to monitor ahead of January. According to Standard, Monaco are actively planning to move the striker on in the winter window, a development that could hand Arsenal a useful financial boost through the sell-on clause a
  
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• 🤩 Buoyed by national team call-up! 2. Bundesliga youngster scores again

  19-09-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤩 Buoyed by national team call-up! 2. Bundesliga youngster scores againSince yesterday, one thing has been clear: Nuremberg’s rising star Mohamed Ali Zoma has achieved something historic.He is the first player from a German second-division club to be called up to the Italian national team and can now hope to make his international debut. Roberto Mancini included him in the Squadra Azzurra squad for the Nations League clashes.
  The 22-year-old only joined Nuremberg in the summer of 2
  
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• Official Roma squad list for big Serie A game vs. Inter

  19-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official Roma squad list for big Serie A game vs. InterGian Piero Gasperini has named his Roma squad list for today’s big game against Inter, and, for the first time this season, the Giallorossi can rely on a full squad.Roma have no injuries or suspensions for their home game against Inter today.ISTANBUL, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 10: Gian Piero Gasperini, Manager of AS Roma, looks on before the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Fenerbahce SK and AS Roma at Fenerb
  
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• Liverpool have ideal Mo Salah replacement waiting in January for just €20m

  19-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have ideal Mo Salah replacement waiting in January for just €20mDespite spending over £650 million in the last three windows, there is a glaring hole in Liverpool's squad.Several high-profile additions have been sanctioned at Anfield, but no replacement for Mohamed Salah came through the door this summer.Federico Chiesa is yet to feature this campaign due to injury, and the Reds are left with no natural option on the right-hand side of their attack.Bradley Barcola, Rio Ngumo
  
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• Florian Wirtz believes Liverpool have a ‘small advantage’ over Bournemouth

  19-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florian Wirtz believes Liverpool have a ‘small advantage’ over BournemouthFlorian Wirtz has revealed the advantage Liverpool have over Bournemouth ahead of their Premier Leagueclash at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday.Liverpool are aiming to record their second Premier League win this season. They remain unbeaten, having won one and drawn three of their opening four matches.This is head coach Andoni Iraola’s first meeting with the Cherries since leaving the club.Wirtz, speaking t
  
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• Arsenal pencil in injury return date for van Domselaar

  19-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal pencil in injury return date for van DomselaarRenée Slegers says the club have a plan in place, although the timetable has already shifted and will continue to depend on how van Domselaar responds.Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesArsenal have October ‘in mind’ for Daphne van Domselaar’s return as the goalkeeper continues her recovery from a knee procedure carried out during the 2026 off-season.Van Domselaar has not featured this season, with the club providing lit
  
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• Serie A clubs and Italy pay tribute to legend Sandro Mazzola

  19-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A clubs and Italy pay tribute to legend Sandro MazzolaTributes have poured in following the death of Inter and Italy legend Sandro Mazzola, who passed away on Saturday aged 83.Mazzola is widely regarded as one of Italy’s best players of all time. Second-ranked for the Ballon d’Or in 1971, Mazzola won two consecutive European Cups (now Champions League) with Inter between 1963 and 1965.He contributed to Inter’s first-ever European Cup victory by scoring seven goals during
  
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• Real Madrid manager gives Vinicius strict instructions ahead of Madrid derby – report

  19-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid manager gives Vinicius strict instructions ahead of Madrid derby – reportReal Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly laid down clear instructions for Vinicius Jr. ahead of the Madrid derby against Atletico, with the Portuguese coach keen to keep his forward away from distractions at the Metropolitano.According to Defensa Central, Mourinho has spoken directly with the Brazilian about his approach to the game. With Real Madrid looking to make an early statement against
  
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• Atletico boss Simeone ready for derby showdown against Real Madrid: ‘Enormous tension and excitement’

  19-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico boss Simeone ready for derby showdown against Real Madrid: ‘Enormous tension and excitement’Real Madrid will face off against bitter rivals Atletico Madrid tomorrow in La Liga in the first derby of the 2026/27 season.The Merengues have made a positive start to the season, winning six of their seven matches in all competitions so far.But a derby against Atletico is never easy, especially away at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, where Real Madrid have not had the best fortune in
  
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• Against the Red Devils! Second-tier youngster's debut from hell

  19-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Against the Red Devils! Second-tier youngster's debut from hellThey had been very excited about him in Braunschweig. The 21-year-old Greek Isidoros Koutsidis arrived late in the summer transfer window. With his anticipatory style of play, the youngster is expected to help stabilize Braunschweig’s defense in the long term.Today, he made his starting debut in Eintracht’s away match at Kaiserslautern.
  But of all matches, against the Red Devils, it turned into something of a nightmare. I
  
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• Football Italia Show: Italy Squad reaction: Mancini returns with 9 debutants & big line-up dilemma

  19-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Italia Show: Italy Squad reaction: Mancini returns with 9 debutants & big line-up dilemmaRoberto Mancini has returned to the Italy dugout, naming his first squad since beginning his second spell as Azzurri head coach: Lorenzo Bettoni and Alfredo Marabese examine his decisions in the latest episode of the Football Italia Show on YouTube.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelAL RAYYAN, QATAR – JANUARY 25: Roberto Mancini, Head Coach of Saudi Arab
  
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• Kayode celebrates first Italy call-up with big performance against Chelsea

  19-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kayode celebrates first Italy call-up with big performance against ChelseaMichael Kayode has received his first-ever Italy call-up and marked the occasion in style, delivering a standout performance in Brentford’s impressive 3–0 victory over Chelsea: ‘He followed the game plan to the letter,’ wrote Gazzetta.Brentford right-back Kayode is among the potential nine debutants Roberto Mancini called up for Italy’s upcoming Nations League games.Kayode already left his mar
  
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• No focus on points gap as Rangers eye Celtic repeat - Pandur

  19-09-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Ivor Pandur insists Rangers are not focusing on the consequences of winning or losing their Scottish Premiership derby with Celtic on Sunday as they look to repeat the level they showed when the teams met last weekend.The Ibrox side dominated at home as they ran out comprehensive 3-0 winners over Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final, with Martin O'Neill's side defeated again midweek by Ferencvaros in the Europa League.Rangers currently trail last season's champions by five points,
  
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• Alexander Isak reveals what surprised him about Bradley Barcola

  19-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak reveals what surprised him about Bradley BarcolaLiverpool Forward Line Gets the Pace Upgrade as Alexander Isak Salutes Bradley BarcolaLiverpool wanted one thing this summer, speed. They needed it, too. The attack had become too easy to read, too easy to defend against and, over long stretches last season, too easy to slow down. With Mohamed Salah gone, and with Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz moved on, the front line had lost its edge in transition.That has changed quickly. Bradley Bar
  
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