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• Celtic v Ferencvaros: Key stats

  16-09-2026 11:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic's only previous encounter with Ferencvaros in major European competition came in the group stages of the 2021-22Europa League, with the Scottish side winning 2-0 at home and 3-2 away.Celtic haven't drawn any of their past 22 home matches in the Europa League since a 2-2 draw with Fenerbahce in October 2015 (W11 L11), losing three of their last five on home soil.Ferencvaros have only lost one of their past nine group games in the Europa League (W5 D3), losing 4-0 at Nottingham Forest in th
  
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• Do Celtic have 'big issues' or will next four days hush concerns?

  17-09-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football in Glasgow's goldfish bowl has a habit of being unnecessarily dramatised, yet there is a case for saying a week in mid-September could have a defining impact on Celtic's season.After spectacularly failing the first of three tests during this mini crucial spell, alarm bells are ringing among sections of an unconvinced support.Martin O'Neill's side have the chance to right the wrongs of their sobering 3-0 Premier Sports Cup quarter-final defeat by Rangers at Ibrox when they host their cit
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Ptit Dej: Haise's dreadful record 🥶, Mbappé slammed by Elche 💥

  17-09-2026 09:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Ptit Dej: Haise's dreadful record 🥶, Mbappé slammed by Elche 💥Franck Haise’s dreadful record 🥶Last night, Stade Rennais could do no better than a draw against Sturm Graz in their Europa League opener.A result that further highlights Franck Haise’s dreadful record in the competition. The French coach quite simply has the worst record in C3 history, with no wins in his first 17 matches (five draws and 12 defeats).Mbappé
  
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• Liverpool given green light to sign Andoni Iraola favourite

  17-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given green light to sign Andoni Iraola favouriteLiverpool signed four new players this summer. And, while each of them have already had a fairly positive impact on the way that things have gone at Anfield, it still feels like more needs to be done before the Reds are ready to start competing for the Premier League title again.Indeed, Andoni Iraola's main goal this season will be to try and add some silverware to Liverpool's trophy cabinet but, at the very least, he'll be expected to f
  
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• Real Madrid legend Marcelo trolls Barcelona with Champions League remark

  17-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend Marcelo trolls Barcelona with Champions League remarkReal Madrid legend Marcelo could not resist taking a playful swipe at Barcelona during the launch of FC 27, using the Champions League to highlight the difference between the two clubs’ European records.The former Brazilian full-back was among several football icons at Wednesday’s event, with Luis Figo and Javier Mascherano also in attendance. The occasion was largely light-hearted, but Marcelo’s answe
  
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• Cancelo, Gavi react after Barcelona dismantle Racing Club 7-2: ‘Best goal of my career’

  17-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cancelo, Gavi react after Barcelona dismantle Racing Club 7-2: ‘Best goal of my career’Joao Cancelo opened Barcelona’s 7-2 demolition of Racing Santander with a spectacular strike, and the Portuguese full-back had no hesitation in describing it as the best goal he has scored in his career.Speaking after the match at Spotify Camp Nou, Cancelo explained why the goal carried extra meaning after a difficult spell without regular starts.“It was the best goal of my career. And
  
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• David Beckham explains why Lionel Messi deserves to win Ballon d’Or over Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe

  17-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi has been tipped by Sir David Beckham to win the Ballon d’Or for a ninth time after scoring his 100th Inter Miami goal to help defeat Cruz Azul and win the Campeones Cup.Messi enjoyed a fine World Cup with Argentina reaching the final before defeat to champions Spain, with eight goals and four assists, alongside the milestone of becoming the all-time top scorer in the tournament’s history.And after the latest highlight in his American adventure, co-owner Beckham has laude
  
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• Praise for Dibling and Alcaraz after Everton's cup win

  17-09-2026 08:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton assistant manager Alan Irvine said he is "delighted" for Tyler Dibling and Charly Alcaraz, after the pair who have taken part in limited minutes so far this season combined for the goal in Wednesday's Carabao Cup victory against Wolves. After the Toffees progressed in the Carabao Cup, Irvine told BBC Radio Merseyside: "Tyler has come back looking like he belongs here, which is great. It looked difficult for him being so far away from home and things like that as a young lad last season b
  
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• 🥐 Atleti flying, Barça imperious, Luis de la Fuente... 5️⃣ stories

  17-09-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Atleti flying, Barça imperious, Luis de la Fuente... 5️⃣ storiesA high-voltage day in Spanish football was marked by a dazzling Barcelona performance, as they recorded the best start in their history after thrashing Racing, while Atlético Madrid sent a warning ahead of the derby with a commanding win over Osasuna.Off the pitch, the spotlight was on the announcement of an agreement to renew Luis de la Fuente as head of the national team, and on Kylian Mbapp&ea
  
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• Why dealing with defeat is key for Lampard at Coventry

  17-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Managing a newly-promoted team in the Premier League is very demanding, as Frank Lampard is finding out at Coventry.It's the highest level, not just for the technical ability of the players that your team faces but also the sheer physicality that these players possess, and it feels like the gap to the Championship is getting greater every season.From my experience in the same situation, you have to be really smart in the way you approach each game and recognise the importance of preparation
  
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• Watch: Yan Diomande’s classy gesture after facing abuse from Elche fans

  17-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Yan Diomande’s classy gesture after facing abuse from Elche fansYan Diomande produced one of the brightest performances of Real Madrid’s difficult 3-2 victory over Elche, but his night ended with an uncomfortable moment as he made his way past the home supporters.The Ivorian winger made his second consecutive start after Mourinho handed him his first starting role against Rayo Vallecano last weekend. He again showed why the manager is increasingly trusting him, creating R
  
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• Nine La Liga goals and counting: Raphinha reveals Barcelona’s secret to scoring

  17-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nine La Liga goals and counting: Raphinha reveals Barcelona’s secret to scoringRaphinha continued his sensational start to the season by scoring a hat-trick in Barcelona’s 7-2 demolition of Racing Santander, taking his La Liga tally to nine goals.The Brazilian was named man of the match after another dominant attacking display, but his post-match comments showed that personal numbers remain secondary to his desire to keep improving.“It’s always important to realise that y
  
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• Wow, attacker confirms Liverpool have signed a sensational player

  17-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wow, attacker confirms Liverpool have signed a sensational playerLiverpool have signed a phenomenal attacker, he just confirmed it. It's been a roller coaster of the transfer window throughout the summer. Looking back on it, two weeks later most supporters will be relieved that it's over.They will be even more relieved that Richard Hughes is no longer part of the club.Liverpool's former sporting director came under a lot of criticism. There's no denying he signed a lot of exciting players but he
  
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• Tonight seems set for an exciting Manchester City winger to play from the start

  17-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonight seems set for an exciting Manchester City winger to play from the startRyan McAidoo is one of the more exciting prospects to come through the Manchester City academy system. The 18-year-old right winger caught the eye during City’s preseason tour of Asia. His form earned him a promotion from Enzo Maresca to the City first team for the 2026-27 season alongside Floyd Samba and Kaden Braithwaite. So far this season, McAidoo has made two appearances off the bench against Crystal Palace
  
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• Can Chelsea salvage Paez's career?

  17-09-2026 08:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Attacking midfielder Kendry Paez has finally pulled on a Chelsea shirt, three years after agreeing a move to Stamford Bridge - albeit for the club's under-21 side.Chelsea agreed a £17.27m deal to sign Paez from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle in 2023 when he was 16, but his development has not progressed as quickly as many expected.Now 19, Paez made his first appearance in Chelsea colours for Cobham Next Gen, the club's newly-renamed Under-21 side, as a 12th-minute su
  
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• 🗞️ Front pages: goal glut, derby warning and historic renewal

  17-09-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Front pages: goal glut, derby warning and historic renewalThe sports front pages are dominated by the goal-scoring displays of Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, the announcement about Luis de la Fuente's future at the RFEF, and the outrage in Valencia following the weather-related suspension of the match between Levante and AthleticClub.Blaugrana steamroller and red-and-white warningBoth Sport and Mundo Deportivo lead with the same headline: "UNSTOPPABLE." FC Barcelona c
  
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• La Liga president Javier Tebas criticises Real Madrid stars over Ceuta shirt incident: ‘It’s very wrong’

  17-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga president Javier Tebas criticises Real Madrid stars over Ceuta shirt incident: ‘It’s very wrong’La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticised Real Madrid trio Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate after they partially covered shirts supporting Ceuta before the match against Elche.The three players wore the shirts folded over rather than displaying the message in full at the Martínez Valero, unlike the other players involved in the pre-match initiative.&
  
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• Flick talks Joan Garcia, Szczesny, Raphinha, Adeyemi after Barcelona 7-2 Racing Club

  17-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick talks Joan Garcia, Szczesny, Raphinha, Adeyemi after Barcelona 7-2 Racing ClubHansi Flick had plenty to smile about after Barcelona dismantled Racing Club 7-2, but the German was careful not to let the club’s historic start distract his players from what comes next.Barcelona have now won seven consecutive matches, yet Flick’s focus remains on maintaining their level rather than celebrating what has already been achieved.“I like the way we’re playing, as well as the
  
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• USA midfielder sues doctors after on-pitch heart attack

  17-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Savannah DeMelo collapsed during a league match between Racing Louisville and Seattle Reign [Getty Images]United States women's national team player Savannah DeMelo is suing a hospital and two doctors after she suffered a heart attack on the pitch last year.Midfielder DeMelo, who has seven senior caps for the USA, has filed a lawsuit against University of Louisville Health (UofL Health) for negligence.The 28-year-old, who plays for Racing Louisville, collapsed in the first half of a National Wom
  
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• Rise of the Cherries: The secret behind Bournemouth’s journey from League Two to European football

  17-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After 126 years playing football exclusively against teams in England and Wales, tonight Bournemouth play in Europe for the very first time. They visit Real Sociedad at the beginning of a Europa League campaign that will see them take on opponents from Norway’s boreal forest to the Israeli desert via one of football’s great colosseums, the San Siro.Bournemouth’s red and black stripes were inspired by the great AC Milan team of the 1960s, when the idea that the two would ever me
  
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• Mbappe addresses Ceuta shirt controversy involving Vinicius and Konate before Elche vs Real Madrid: ‘I support them 100%’

  17-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe addresses Ceuta shirt controversy involving Vinicius and Konate before Elche vs Real Madrid: ‘I support them 100%’Kylian Mbappe has explained what happened before Real Madrid’s match against Elche, when he, Vinicius Jr. and Ibrahima Konate only partially wore a shirt supporting Ceuta.Speaking to AS, Mbappe addressed the moment for the first time and stressed that his decision was not intended as a rejection of the people of Ceuta. Instead, he said he wanted to ackno
  
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• Adeyemi’s kicker, defensive struggles | Three takeaways from Barcelona 7-2 Racing Club

  17-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adeyemi’s kicker, defensive struggles | Three takeaways from Barcelona 7-2 Racing ClubBarcelona could not keep scoring five goals in every game beyond a point, and that breaking point arrived last night when they surpassed expectations and hit seven.Truth be told, however, the scoreline could well have been far uglier for Racing Club as Barcelona missed one penalty, hit the woodwork and missed chances aplenty as they racked up an xG of close to seven.Raphinha bagged a hat-trick, Joao Cance
  
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• 💣 Chivu backs Thuram-Lautaro, McKennie 🔙, Malen and PL buzz ☀️

  17-09-2026 07:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Chivu backs Thuram-Lautaro, McKennie 🔙, Malen and PL buzz ☀️Milan’s opening Europa League night was bitter—very bitter, as at San Siro they not only lost but also played poorly. Benfica won 2-0 against the Rossoneri, who have a major problem both in terms of play and goals. Tonight, meanwhile, it’s Juve’s turn, as they host NEC in Turin with the obligation to get a result and also regain confidence after the defeat in Reggio Emilia against S
  
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• Chelsea owner Todd Boehly sells stake as Clearlake takes full control of club

  17-09-2026 07:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea have announced that Clearlake Capital Group will buy the minority stakes of co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter to assume full control of the club.It means the exit of American ⁠billionaire Boehly, who operated as chairman and played a hands-on role in the post-Roman Abramovich era at Stamford Bridge, including a number of big-money signings for the Blues. Reuters suggested that the deal could be worth around £950 million ($1.27 billion).Clearlake, which was co-founded by B
  
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• It's time for Andoni Iraola to bench €600k-per-week stars

  17-09-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's time for Andoni Iraola to bench €600k-per-week starsAndoni Iraola has to do something brave - and maybe completely crazy. €600k-a-week's worth of talent should be benched.Liverpool's win over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday showed everyone some things. Thankfully, most of them were positive as the Reds qualified for the next round of the Carabao Cup despite heavily rotating their team.Was it the perfect performance? No, but it wasn't ever going to be. Not when you're shaking things u
  
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• A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel

  17-09-2026 07:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It was, says Ido Rakovsky, like reporting on "science fiction", rather than sport.Israel, whose senior team have qualified for the World Cup just once, had beaten global powerhouses Brazil in the quarter-finals of the under-20 version of the tournament.At the final whistle, the commentator covering the match for Israeli television vowed "you will tell of this night to your children, and they will tell it to your grandchildren".Plenty heard him. Five days later, the team's semi-fina
  
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• Manchester City vs Norwich City: Latest City team news and predicted City starting eleven

  17-09-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City vs Norwich City: Latest City team news and predicted City starting elevenManchester City take on Norwich City tonight in the third-round of the Carabao Cup. Enzo Maresca’s side will host the Canaries at the Etihad Stadium. City will go into tonight’s match as the overwhelming favourites. However, Philippe Clement’s side are an attacking side who will be eager to end Manchester City’s Carabao Cup defence at the first hurdle.Here is the latest Manchester Cit
  
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• 🚨 Right now: Copa Libertadores semi-finals

  17-09-2026 04:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Right now: Copa Libertadores semi-finalsThe Copa Libertadores is about to enter the home stretch, and we already know the first semifinal matchup.All-Brazilian clashWith Fluminense’s win over Platense and Palmeiras’ victory against LDU Quito, a Brazilian team is guaranteed a spot in the final.Estudiantes awaits its rivalEl Pincha is the only Argentine team still alive in the Copa Libertadores and is waiting for its semifinal opponent. Flamengo and Independiente del Valle wi
  
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• 🤯 Memphis the villain, Corinthians lose at Itaquera and are OUT

  17-09-2026 04:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Memphis the villain, Corinthians lose at Itaquera and are OUTCorinthians failed to reach the semifinals of the 2026 Copa Libertadores.After Palmeiras booked their place in Quito to face Fluminense, Timão took on Estudiantes in front of the Fiel at Neo Química Arena.And they were beaten 1-0 in front of 47,549 fans in Itaquera.Including a missed (and wildly blasted) penalty by Memphis Depay on the final play of regulation.The result secured qualification for the Argentine s
  
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• Lionel Messi's 100th career Inter Miami goal leads Campeones Cup win over Mexico's Cruz Azul

  17-09-2026 04:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With a chance to shine again on an international stage, Lionel Messi delivered Wednesday night. This time he did so for his club team, Inter Miami with a sensational header and an assist to lead a 2-0 win over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup. The Campeones Cup is an annual match that's been held since 2018. It pits the reigning MLS Cup champion against LIGA MX's reigning Campeón de Campeones winner. In this instance, that meant Messi's Inter Miami against Mexico’s Cruz Azul.The match
  
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