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• Cherries 'looking forward to competing in this great competition' - Cook

  16-09-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook, says there are "new memories" to be made as the Cherries prepare for their first European campaign.Marco Rose's side face Real Socidead on Thursday, and vice-captain Cook has reflected on the "journey" that has got Bournemouth to this moment."I was thinking back to when I first joined. It was 10 years ago now, when the club was in a different position - a good position - and then I think where it is now, it's amazing. It's been a journey," said Co
  
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• Spiders still climbing - watch Queen's Park v Ayr on BBC

  18-09-2026 08:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin is encouraged by Queen's Park's recent performance at Partick Thistle [SNS]As Mark Twain almost certainly never said, news of Queen's Park's demise has been greatly exaggerated.When reports emerged last year that Lord William Haughey was ending his financial agreement with Scotland's oldest football club, the general assumption was the Spiders might easily slip away back down the Scottish Professional Football League web back to lower league obscurity.Not so. Instead, Sean Crighton's side
  
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• Paul Pogba refuses to hang up his boots despite failing to recover from the thigh injury he suffered before Monaco contract termination

  18-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul Pogba refuses to hang up his boots despite failing to recover from the thigh injury he suffered before Monaco contract terminationPaul Pogba has no intention of retiring from football despite another injury setback and the termination of his contract with Monaco, according to L’Equipe.The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder is currently a free agent after Monaco ended his contract last month.However, the 33-year-old star is determined to continue his playing career and is
  
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• Julian Alvarez considers changing long-time agent as he looks to force through Barcelona transfer

  18-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez considers changing long-time agent as he looks to force through Barcelona transferAtletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is seriously considering ending his long-standing relationship with agent Fernando Hidalgo, according to Mundo Deportivo.Hildage has represented Alvarez throughout his professional career, but he is considering a change as he tries to resolve the fallout from this summer’s transfer saga involving Barcelona.The Argentina international has reportedly already
  
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• Ballon d’Or candidate Harry Kane: ‘I don’t like talking about myself, the 73 goals speak for themselves’

  18-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ballon d’Or candidate Harry Kane: ‘I don’t like talking about myself, the 73 goals speak for themselves’Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of the early front-runners for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after an outstanding year.Kane is a shoo-in for a top five finish after bagging 61 goals and seven assists in 51 appearances for Bayern as they claimed a domestic treble.The England national team captain scored another six goals for his country before he carried that terrif
  
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• 🗞️ Front pages: Kane and Mbappé set Ballon d'Or pace, Barça hail Adeyemi

  18-09-2026 08:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Front pages: Kane and Mbappé set Ballon d'Or pace, Barça hail AdeyemiThe front pages of the sports press are packed with major exclusives, international stars taking center stage, and the latest LaLiga news. Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane are grabbing the spotlight in Madrid and across Europe, while in Barcelona the emergence of Karim Adeyemi is stealing all the headlines. Mbappé and Kane go head-to-head for the Ballon d’OrAS features an exclusiv
  
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• Real Madrid ‘very confident’ of signing 15-year-old Manchester United wonderkid – report

  18-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ‘very confident’ of signing 15-year-old Manchester United wonderkid – reportOne of the hottest transfer topics in the past week has been the developments surrounding Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel.Days before he was set to receive a call-up to the Red Devils’ first-team squad for the Carabao Cup game against Brighton, he dropped a bombshell by asking to leave.Subsequently, it emerged that Real Madrid had been working behind the scenes to bring the Engl
  
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• Barcelona in advanced negotiations with in-form superstar over contract renewal

  18-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona in advanced negotiations with in-form superstar over contract renewalRaphinha’s future at Barcelona is starting to look increasingly settled.Journalist Matteo Moretto says on Radio MARCA that negotiations over a new contract for the Brazilian are already at a very advanced stage, with Barça planning to improve his financial terms and extend his stay beyond the current 2028 expiry date.There was another option on the table earlier this year, with Saudi Arabian interest brin
  
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• Cambiaso returns, Napoli-Mastantuono and latest on Roma-Inter☀️

  18-09-2026 07:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cambiaso returns, Napoli-Mastantuono and latest on Roma-Inter☀️The fifth round of Serie A kicks off today, featuring the blockbuster clash at the Olimpico between Roma and Inter. In short, after this matchday we could have a sole team at the top of the table. Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!While waiting to see what answers the pitch will provide, let’s take a look at the most important news of the mor
  
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• Liverpool see bid rejected for €70m European superstar

  18-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool see bid rejected for €70m European superstarLiverpool are still settling into life under Andoni Iraola, but some obvious issues are starting to arise under the Spaniard.The Reds have been hit and miss so far this season, although they are yet to taste defeat, and the midfield has been one of the biggest talking points among supporters.Often under fire for being the route of many problems at both ends of the pitch, Liverpool's midfield has looked strained this campaign.A fresh face
  
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• How does De Zerbi fix Spurs' scoring troubles?

  18-09-2026 07:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All of Roberto De Zerbi's side's goals have come in the Carabao Cup this season [Getty Images]Four games into the season, Tottenham Hotspur and Coventry City are the only sides yet to score in the Premier League.Spurs have brought in £320m worth of talent – a bulk of that in attacking reinforcements – so why are they struggling to score? We analysed the tactics Roberto de Zerbi is trying to implement and what potential fixes may look like.Understanding De Zerbi's philosophyWhil
  
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• Moving from Newcastle to Liverpool easy decision - Isak

  18-09-2026 07:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak says joining Liverpool last summer was an "easy decision".The Sweden striker arrived from Newcastle on transfer deadline day in September 2025 for a British record transfer fee of £125m."[Liverpool] is a massive club, and everything about the club made it pretty clear," he told BBC Sport's The Football Interview."And the club's ambition and the club's will to get me in as well. It was a big part of it."Isak missed pre-season last summer and trained at his former club Real So
  
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• Bellamy right to speak to Burnley - FAW chief Adams

  18-09-2026 05:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Bellamy won 78 caps for Wales, scoring 19 goals and also led his country [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief football officer David Adams says Craig Bellamy was right to hold talks with Burnley in the summer.Wales boss Bellamy - whose contract with the FAW expires after Euro 2028 - has made no secret of his desire to manage at club level in the future.He spoke with former club Burnley in the summer over the possibility of being named as Scott Parker's succes
  
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• 🏆 Green-and-gold dominance! 5 Brazilians in the Liberta and Sula semis

  18-09-2026 04:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 Green-and-gold dominance! 5 Brazilians in the Liberta and Sula semisEight teams are still dreaming of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores and Conmebol Sudamericana titles.And Brazilian football, confirming the trend of recent years, continues to dominate the continental tournaments.In the Sudamericana, Atlético-MG and Vasco are the representatives of the five-time world champion country.The Giant of the Hill will face Argentina’s Boca Juniors, while Galo will take on Uruguay&rs
  
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• 🚨 Libertadores and Sudamericana semi-finals confirmed

  18-09-2026 04:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Libertadores and Sudamericana semi-finals confirmedThe final stage has arrived! The Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana already have all their semifinalists confirmed.Flamengo struggled at home against Independiente del Valle, who were chasing an epic comeback at the Maracanã. However, the hosts struck in the final minutes with the goal that secured their place in the semifinals, ending the tie 3-1 on aggregate.The semifinal matchupsO Mengão completed the bracket,
  
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• 📹 Fla survive Maracanã scare, reach Libertadores semi-finals

  18-09-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Fla survive Maracanã scare, reach Libertadores semi-finalsIn the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals, Flamengo drew 1-1 with Independiente del Valle this Thursday (17).However, as they had won 2-0 in Ecuador, the Rubro-Negro advanced to the semifinals (3-1 on aggregate) and remains alive in the fight for a fifth title in the continental tournament (1981, 2019, 2022 and 2025).Highlights coming up shortly⚽ The matchWith the big advantage earned in Ecua
  
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• 📹 Banter alert in the Liberta? Fla trail Del Valle at the Maracanã

  18-09-2026 03:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Banter alert in the Liberta? Fla trail Del Valle at the MaracanãAt the Maracanã, Flamengo is currently losing 1-0 to Independiente del Valle this Thursday (17) in the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals.The Ecuadorian side’s goal was scored by Djorkaeff Reasco in the 30th minute of the first half, after pouncing on a rebound from goalkeeper Rossi.At the final whistle of the first half, the Nação — which is packing out the &
  
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• 🚨 Rafa Márquez names first Mexico squad

  18-09-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Rafa Márquez names first Mexico squadThis Thursday, Rafael Márquez’s first squad list as head coach of the Mexican national team was unveiled for the FIFA dates in September and October.The Mexican manager will continue Javier Aguirre’s project ahead of the World Cup, so the list includes familiar faces such as Mora, Rangel, Romo, and Fidalgo.Among the biggest absences are Edson Álvarez and Julián Quiñones, the latter due to muscle discomf
  
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• Leaden, stale, disheartening - where do Celtic & O'Neill go from here?

  18-09-2026 02:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  To Celtic fans it might seem like sacrilege to doubt Martin O'Neill's capacity to get them through whatever it is they're going through right now - a slump or something deeper - but keeping the faith is surely becoming testing.After their shellacking at Ibrox on Sunday, Celtic's response against Ferencvaros was another heavy defeat and three more goals conceded. More absent-minded stuff in the midfield, more loose defending, more negativity and lack of accuracy on the ball, no great grasp of the
  
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• Celtic are 'little bit broken' - but is change of shape 'worth risking'?

  18-09-2026 02:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After last Sunday's drubbing at Ibrox, Celtic needed a reaction against Ferencvaros in the Europa League. What they got was another timid defeat as the Hungarian outfit secured a deserved 3-1 win. The concessions were alarming easy from a Celtic perspective and after a lively start, they retreated into their shells.Empty seats and boos met the final whistle and things don't get any easier for Martin O'Neill's side. They host Rangers in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday."It's a little bit broken
  
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• 🚨 Line-ups in for Flamengo v Independiente del Valle

  18-09-2026 01:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Line-ups in for Flamengo v Independiente del ValleFlamengo and Independiente del Valle face off tonight in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals, a match in which the Brazilian side comes in with a 2-0 lead on aggregate.Flamengo XIIDV XIDon’t miss the details with OneFootballThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• From -17 to dream European start for Bournemouth

  18-09-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adam Smith captained Bournemouth on their European bow after making his debut for the club in League One [Getty Images]'From -17 to Europe', read a flag in the away end at at the Anoeta Stadium.As Bournemouth embarked on the first European campaign in the club's 127-year history, it served as a reminder of just how far they have come.But a 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad in their Europa League opener shows they are not ready to stop there.It is now 11 years since the Cherries were first promoted to
  
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• 📋 Flamengo lined up to seal a place in the Libertadores semi-finals

  18-09-2026 01:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Flamengo lined up to seal a place in the Libertadores semi-finalsFlamengo host Independiente del Valle at the Maracanã this Thursday (17) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals.After winning 2-0 in Ecuador, the Rubro-Negro can even lose by one goal and still advance to the semifinals of the continental tournament.The Ecuadorians need to win by a three-goal margin. If they win by two goals, the spot will be decided on
  
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• Celtic endure more misery with disheartening Europa League loss ahead of Old Firm

  18-09-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferencvaros piled on the misery for Celtic with a 3-1 win in their Europa League opener at Parkhead.Sunday’s bruising 3-0 Scottish League Cup defeat to Rangers had stunned Martin O’Neill’s side, who fell behind in the 20th minute when winger Bamidele Yusuf’s shot deflected off defender Liam Scales and into the net.Midfielder Mika Baur swept in an equaliser in the 44th minute but before the half-time whistle blew, captain Kristoffer Zachariassen restored the Hungarian side
  
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• Crystal Palace lay down early Europa League marker with Lech Poznan thrashing

  18-09-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace made an impressive start to their debut Europa League campaign by sweeping aside Polish champions Lech Poznan 4-0.Yeremy Pino, Chris Richards and Jorgen Strand Larsen were on target in the first half before Eddie Nketiah fired a late fourth as Palace defied their disappointing Premier League form on a comfortable night at Selhurst Park.Lech finished with 10 men after Radoslaw Murawski was sent off for a reckless bodycheck on Jaydee Canvot and moments later Nketiah put the finishin
  
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• Spalletti ‘satisfied’ with Juventus victory and praises Grabara on debut: ‘Let me congratulate him’

  18-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti ‘satisfied’ with Juventus victory and praises Grabara on debut: ‘Let me congratulate him’Luciano Spalletti left the Allianz Stadium a considerably happier man than he had arrived, and singled out debutant Kamil Grabara after a 5-0 Europa League win over NEC Nijmegen.According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the coach told Sky Sport Italia: “I am extremely satisfied. They went onto the pitch clear-headed, they turned doubts into decisions and they made them well. Th
  
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• Europa League favourites? Bournemouth start historic campaign with memorable away win

  18-09-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  First-half goals by Justin Kluivert and Rayan helped Bournemouth start their maiden European campaign with a memorable 2-1 win at Real Sociedad.The Cherries had surprisingly been made favourites to win the Europa League, but Marco Rose watched his team justify their tag with a professional display on the road.Kluivert’s 11th-minute goal was followed by Rayan’s header nine minutes later, and although Sergio Gomez pulled one back, Bournemouth held on to claim all three points from thei
  
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• 'Just the beginning' - Samba, 17, steals Man City show

  18-09-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Floyd Samba's brother Tyrone is also a Manchester City player [Getty Images]Floyd Samba's scintillating first-team debut not only stole the show at Etihad Stadium on Thursday but also snatched all the headlines away from another high-profile teenager in Manchester.Website articles, social media posts and column inches have been filled this week with the news that highly rated 15-year-old forward JJ Gabriel is on the verge of leaving Manchester United.But that particular saga will be overshadowed
  
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• Juventus goalscorer Gonzalez credits Spalletti: ‘I feel good in this team’

  17-09-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus goalscorer Gonzalez credits Spalletti: ‘I feel good in this team’Nicolas Gonzalez opened the scoring and set the tone as Juventus finally produced a performance to match the occasion, and the Argentine was in no doubt about what the result meant.Gonzalez spoke to Sky Sport Italia after the 5-0 Europa League win over NEC Nijmegen, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb.“We needed this victory, we needed to play good football,” he said. “We had trained hard, we put
  
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• Real Sociedad 1-2 Bournemouth: What Rose said

  17-09-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth boss Marco Rose, speaking to TNT Sports: "It was very intense and tough. Brilliant first half in everything. The way we won balls and the possession high up. In the second half, we needed to suffer because we were not so sharp. We need to talk about the second half.On the intensity: "That's Bournemouth football. We want to be active and defend forward. We want to create chances. We had a header to be 3-0 up. The game is 90 minutes and the first half was really brilliant.On losing int
  
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