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• Chelsea sign Man Utd striker Malard for £850,000

  20-07-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Melvine Malard joined Manchester United from Lyon in 2023 [Harriet Lander at Chelsea FC]Chelsea have signed France forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United for a fee of about £850,000.The 26-year-old is reunited with Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor following their time together at Lyon.Bompastor scouted Malard while working at Lyon's academy and later handed her senior minutes, including a substitute appearance in their 2020 Champions League final victory over Wolfsburg."I'm so happy
  
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• 😅Night of howlers: Cristiano and Adeyemi become a meme

  24-09-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅Night of howlers: Cristiano and Adeyemi become a memeThe Nations League got underway and, as the matches have been played, the moments stealing the spotlight have arrived. Some very good, and others to forget.
  Cristiano Ronaldo had a very frustrating first half with Portugal, missing very clear chances, but there was one that topped them all. What the Portuguese star was trying to do just a few meters from goal is still unknown.And speaking of inexplicable chances, Adeyemi came up with
  
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• Two Liverpool stars nominated for Premier League award

  24-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Liverpool stars nominated for Premier League awardAlexander Isak and Jeremy Jacquet Earn Premier League Award RecognitionLiverpool’s encouraging start under Andoni Iraola has produced plenty of talking points, but perhaps the clearest indication of progress comes at opposite ends of the pitch.Alexander Isak is scoring goals. Jeremy Jacquet is helping prevent them.Both Liverpool players have now been shortlisted for the Premier League Player of the Month award for September, recognition
  
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• Chelsea Identify This Crystal Palace Midfielder As A January Target: Should Alonso Snap Him Up?

  24-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Identify This Crystal Palace Midfielder As A January Target: Should Alonso Snap Him Up?In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus stated that Chelsea have identified Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as a January target. It has been mentioned that the Blues are eyeing a move to bring the English talent to Stamford Bridge next year.Wharton’s Solid Campaign In English FootballWharton enjoyed a good run of form at the London club in the previous campaign when he put in a string of
  
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• Report Serie A, Premier League, LaLiga and Bundesliga to release joint statement against FIFA

  24-09-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Serie A, Premier League, LaLiga and Bundesliga to release joint statement against FIFASerie A, the Premier League, LaLiga and the Bundesliga will reportedly release a joint statement demanding urgent governance reform at FIFA amid the Gianni Infantino controversy.The President of FIFA has been clinging to his job despite the growing calls for him to step down, a situation precipitated by the plan to sell off commercial rights from tournaments including the World Cup to private investors.A
  
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• 📸 Klopp can't believe it! Adeyemi spurns a golden chance

  24-09-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Klopp can't believe it! Adeyemi spurns a golden chanceAfter Felix Nmecha’s opening goal against the Netherlands, the DFB team found their way into the game much better. Oranje have looked a little unsettled in the final minutes before the break.Germany almost took advantage of that for a second goal. After a counterattack, Kevin Schade squared it across goal, and Karim Adeyemi “only” had to put the ball in the net and then...The new Barça signing leaned back as
  
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• West Ham Face €20m Transfer Blow After Milan U-Turn: Big Setback For The Hammers?

  24-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham Face €20m Transfer Blow After Milan U-Turn: Big Setback For The Hammers?West Ham have seen a summer pursuit collapse after AC Milan changed their view of a 23-year-old midfielder. Sport Witness, in a report by Kaustubh Pandey on September 23, says the Hammers pushed for “more than just information” during their efforts to explore a deal for Yunus Musah.Milan had reasons to consider a sale. Musah spent last season on loan at Atalanta after losing his place during a diffi
  
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• Liverpool beat Real Madrid to sensational transfer with last minute agreement

  24-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool beat Real Madrid to sensational transfer with last minute agreementLiverpool have beaten Real Madrid to a sensational transfer. How many times have the Spanish giants come to haunt the Reds. Sure, Real Madrid are the biggest club in the world but it still feels unfair that they have exacted so much misery on Liverpool.From beating the Reds in multiple Champions League finals to taking their best players.It all started with Steve McManaman. He was one of Liverpool's very own. An academy
  
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• Arsenal dealt injury blow as Kai Havertz limps off in Germany clash

  24-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal have been dealt an injury blow on the first night of the international break after Kai Havertz limped off during Germany’s clash with the Netherlands.Havertz was chosen to start by Jurgen Klopp for the former Liverpool manager’s first outing in the Germany dugout, but his night was cut short after going down with what appeared to be a muscle problem.After receiving treatment on his hamstring, which was heavily taped up, the forward was replaced by Younes Ebnoutalib on the hal
  
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• 🤕 Second Germany star off injured: Bundesliga gem makes debut

  24-09-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤕 Second Germany star off injured: Bundesliga gem makes debutGermany’s Nations League performance in the Netherlands has so far been anything but going to plan.After Jamal Musiala was already forced to miss the match at short notice due to thigh problems, new Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp now has to cope with the next bitter setback.
  Arsenal star Kai Havertz then had to come off injured after just 30 minutes. The 27-year-old was clearly struggling with a muscular problem on
  
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• Mancini: ‘Still two Italy doubts, three players can be on right or left’

  24-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Still two Italy doubts, three players can be on right or left’Roberto Mancini won’t choose his Italy starting XI against Belgium until Friday morning. ‘There are two doubts. Nicolò Zaniolo, Moise Kean and Nicolò Cambiaghi can play on the right or left.’It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Friday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The Nations League Group A is completed by France and Vincenzo Montella’s Turkiye.This is the return to
  
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• Leeds United Concern Grows Over 21-Year-Old Winger After Just Two Minutes Under Farke: What Should They Do?

  24-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Concern Grows Over 21-Year-Old Winger After Just Two Minutes Under Farke: What Should They Do?Leeds United are growing concerned about Jean-Matteo Bahoya after the 21-year-old winger has made almost no impact since arriving from Eintracht Frankfurt on deadline day. The French attacker joined on loan with an option for a permanent transfer, yet Daniel Farke has given him just two minutes of action so far, according to Football Insider.Bahoya came on during the closing stages of the 0
  
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• Erling Haaland's ridiculous Norway record continues to grow 📈

  24-09-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland's ridiculous Norway record continues to grow 📈Erling Haaland is simply a goal-scoring machine when he puts on the Norway kit. The Manchester City striker is no stranger to finding the back of the net at the club level, but when he suits up for his nation, he takes it to another level. This evening in the UEFA Nations League against Denmark, he extended his insane scoring record once more. Haaland had barely seen the ball in the opening 15 minutes before Oscar Bob
  
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• Reedijk 'not an academic guy' despite doctorate

  24-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk insists he is more a man of action than an academic despite having a philosophy doctorate in sports coaching.The Dutchman is only 35 but had already worked in coaching with Ajax and West Bromwich Albion, Roeselare, Vitesse and Anderlecht before leading Beveren to the Belgian second-tier title and promotion last season."I'm not a really an academic guy," he told Hibs TV. "It sounds strange if you have a doctorate, but I'm more of a practitioner who likes to be
  
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• 🚨 Lucky break for Germany: why the Dutch goal was ruled out

  24-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Lucky break for Germany: why the Dutch goal was ruled outThe classic clash between Germany and the Netherlands got off to an immediate controversial start. After just 13 minutes, Oranje were already celebrating. Of all people, Klopp’s former Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk headed home from a corner to make it 1–0.But the home side’s joy did not last long. After a VAR review, the refereeing team ruled a foul on Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen.Before t
  
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• Club legend's son lined up to replace Jeremie Frimpong

  24-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club legend's son lined up to replace Jeremie FrimpongAn exciting player is being lined up to replace Jeremie Frimpong at Liverpool. Things just haven't really worked out for the Dutchman at Anfield. The truth is Frimpong was given an unfair job.Replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold was never going to be simple. Replacing him when you aren't even really a right-back but more of a wing-back instead was going to be near impossible.It's now two successive managers in a row who have decided to not make F
  
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• How PSG's Ballon d'Or duo are pushing each other on

  24-09-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Ballon d'Or is celebrating its 70th anniversary and the winner will be announced at a ceremony in London on 26 October [Getty Images]Paris St-Germain won almost all before them last season, so it's no surprise the team's best are up for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.The French and European champions have 10 players shortlisted for the greatest individual prize in football, which will be awarded at a ceremony in London on 26 October.While there can only be one winner, team-mates Ousmane Dembele and Kh
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Urged To Move In For This Sunderland Striker: Decent Choice For De Zerbi?

  24-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Urged To Move In For This Sunderland Striker: Decent Choice For De Zerbi?In a recent interview with Football Insider, former scout Bryan King claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have been urged to move in for Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey. King said,“He’s had a good school, really. He was at Ajax, then he went to Leipzig, then he went back to Ajax.“Last season he was top scorer for Sunderland with seven goals, and certainly the way he finished against Man City,
  
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• Barcelona director happy to see Mourinho back at Real Madrid: ‘One of the best coaches in history’

  24-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona director happy to see Mourinho back at Real Madrid: ‘One of the best coaches in history’During his appearance at the Portugal Football Summit, organised by the Portuguese Football Federation, FC Barcelona sporting director Deco hailed Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho as ‘one of the best coaches in history’.The 49-year-old former midfielder played under Mourinho at FC Porto, making over 100 appearances and winning several trophies, including the UEFA Cup and the
  
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• Empty stadium 'not something we've focused on' - O'Neill

  24-09-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes the near-empty stadium in Friday's Nations League game will impact hosts Georgia more than his own side.The game will be played behind closed doors after the Georgian FA were hit with sanctions after multiple breaches of Uefa regulations and crowd disorder from a game against Armenia last year.Around 60 Northern Ireland fans will be in attendance, as well as a number of local school children who have been allowed to enter the ground."I's not some
  
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• Liverpool receive green light to wrap up huge midfield signing

  24-09-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive green light to wrap up huge midfield signingLamine Camara to Liverpool: Why January Looks Increasingly Significant for Andoni Iraola’s Midfield PlansLiverpool’s early weeks under Andoni Iraola have brought encouragement, with results steady across multiple fronts and the team still unbeaten in all competitions. There is, however, a growing sense that the January window could become important, particularly in midfield, where depth, profile and balance all look set to
  
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• Wayne Rooney names which two clubs he would like to manage next

  24-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wayne Rooney names which two clubs he would like to manage nextWayne Rooney Says Everton or Manchester United Are His Only Routes Back Into ManagementWayne Rooney has done four management jobs, and by his own admission that may be enough. The former England captain says he doubts he will return to the dugout, with only Everton or Manchester United carrying enough pull to change his mind.Rooney has been out of coaching since leaving Plymouth Argyle on New Year’s Eve in 2024. That spell ende
  
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• Mancini: ‘We hope Tresoldi will feel 51 per cent Italian’ next summer

  24-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘We hope Tresoldi will feel 51 per cent Italian’ next summerRoberto Mancini confirms Nicolò Tresoldi will not make a decision on international football until June 2027. ‘Hopefully by then he’ll feel 51 per cent Italian and 49 per cent German.’The talent turned 22 last month and is therefore still eligible for the European Under-21 Championship, scheduled for June 2027.BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY – MARCH 27: Nicolo Tresoldi of Germany celebrates scori
  
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• ⚠️Bad news for Germany: Musiala ruled out at the last minute

  24-09-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️Bad news for Germany: Musiala ruled out at the last minuteThe Germany national team suffered a last-minute setback ahead of its classic clash against the Netherlands, marked by Jürgen Klopp’s long-awaited official debut on the German bench.
  Thigh issueTalented forward Jamal Musiala was ruled out in the short term after experiencing discomfort in his thigh. The national team’s medical staff confirmed that the Bayern Munich player will undergo further tests in the c
  
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• Bundesliga Tactics Check | RasenBallSport Leipzig

  24-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga Tactics Check | RasenBallSport LeipzigFour Bundesliga fixtures into the Martín Demichelis era, RB Leipzig have already found an impressively efficient way of making the author look both prescient and foolish at the same time. We’ll call it a draw. Those who read our 2026/27 RB Leipzig pre-season primer will recall that Demichelis’ new 4-3-3 produced some genuinely exciting football over the summer. The problem concerned sustaining it. Leipzig’s excel
  
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• Barcelona director Deco talks Raphinha, Rodri, Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus, Lewandowski, Mourinho

  24-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona director Deco talks Raphinha, Rodri, Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus, Lewandowski, MourinhoSpeaking to the media at the Portugal Football Summit, FC Barcelona sporting director Deco addressed several important topics related to the club.The former Portugal international was the architect of what turned out to be a very successful summer transfer window for the Blaugrana.And Deco discussed in detail about Barça’s planning and strategies that led to them signing the players that they
  
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• Donnarumma: ‘I’m happy Mancini back for Italy, not easy in Manchester’

  24-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donnarumma: ‘I’m happy Mancini back for Italy, not easy in Manchester’Gianluigi Donnarumma explains his message welcoming the return of Italy coach Roberto Mancini and looks forward to a Manchester Derby with Senne Lammens of Belgium. ‘I am happy.’It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Friday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The Nations League Group A is completed by France and Vincenzo Montella’s Turkiye.UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Gianluigi Donnaru
  
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• England vs Spain: Tuchel looks to banish Argentina ghosts against World champions

  24-09-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England vs Spain: Tuchel looks to banish Argentina ghosts against World championsEngland face Spain in their opening 2026/27 Nations League match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.The Three Lions finished third in the 2026 World Cup, but manager Thomas Tuchel faced criticism over his game management during the semi-final defeat to Argentina.Tuchel now has the chance to silence his critics with a strong performance against Spain.The former Chelsea manager has been dealt a tough hand ahead of the fix
  
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• Chris Richards is Zavier Gozo's neighbor at Crystal Palace and now his guide through a first USMNT camp

  24-09-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — The first U.S. training camp of a new World Cup cycle has been a lot like the first day of school. Pupils are getting to know one another, awkward newcomers introducing themselves to the cool kids they've looked up to and instructors setting boundaries and outlining course work.As the four-year odyssey to the 2030 World Cup commences, young and not-old-but-older players are forming bonds.Chris Richards, the 26-year-old Alabaman who anchored this summer's defensive campa
  
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• Banned: Brilliant star striker Liverpool want to sign slapped with punishment

  24-09-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Banned: Brilliant star striker Liverpool want to sign slapped with punishmentOne of Liverpool's top current targets has been slapped with a ban. Here are the details.Liverpool are in the market for a new forward - even if they do currently have both Alexander Isak and Hugo Ektiké on the books. But a versatile forward who could play in any of the front four positions and offer a true goal threat would be a significant boost to the team.The Reds do have such a player in mind. They're curren
  
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