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• Chivu and Gasperini take different approaches to Roma vs. Inter

  18-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu and Gasperini take different approaches to Roma vs. InterGian Piero Gasperini will hold a pre-match press conference today, on the eve of Saturday’s big match against Inter, while his counterpart, Cristian Chivu, will speak to the press only after the game.Roma-Inter is the big match of Serie A Round 5. It kicks off at 18:00 CET [17:00 BST] at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome tomorrow, Saturday, September 19.MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, Manager of FC Internazionale M
  
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• Andoni Iraola responds to recent Florian Wirtz criticism

  18-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola responds to recent Florian Wirtz criticismAndoni Iraola backs Florian Wirtz amid Liverpool scrutinyFlorian Wirtz cost £116m, wears Liverpool’s No. 7 and plays in the area of the pitch where numbers matter. That is the reality. Goals and assists are the currency for attacking midfielders, especially at a club where output is examined every week.So when Andoni Iraola was asked about the noise around Wirtz’s limited end product, his answer was straightforward. No spe
  
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• Newcastle v Hull City: Key stats and talking points

  18-09-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United seek a first home league win of the season as they face high-flying Hull City, the only team to play at St James' Park more than once in the Premier League and never lose (W2, D1).It's not all black and white for NewcastleThroughout Newcastle's unbeaten five-match start to the season, it was evident that this vibrant young team is, as is the nature of any rebuild, a work in progress. Monday night's bruising 4-1 defeat by Leeds merely brought the shortcomings into sharper focus.M
  
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• Everton v Ipswich: Key stats and talking points

  18-09-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton aim to continue their unbeaten start against an Ipswich side bidding for back-to-back away wins.BBC Sport examines some of the key themes going into their meeting at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. The win over Wolves in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday provided the dual positives of extending Everton's unbeaten start to the season and allowing fringe players to come to the fore.Second-half substitute Charly Alcaraz scored the winner after 80 minutes – his first goal for the club i
  
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• Brighton v Arsenal: Key stats and talking points

  18-09-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Sport examines some of the key themes before Saturday's match between Brighton and Arsenal (15:00 BST), with the Gunners looking to make it five league wins from five before the international break.Seagulls not feeding off scrapsBrighton's 5-0 victory at Coventry City equalled their biggest Premier League away win and took their tally to 13 goals from their opening four matches, a club record at this stage of a top-flight season.The result also made them the league's top scorers after four m
  
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• Three talking points ahead of Sevilla vs Barcelona | La Liga MD 7

  18-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three talking points ahead of Sevilla vs Barcelona | La Liga MD 7Matchday 7 of the 2026/27 La Liga season gets underway this weekend and it will be the final round of fixtures before teams break for the three-week international window.Coming into the matchday, reigning champions FC Barcelona remain the only team in La Liga to have won all their fixtures so far, collecting 18 points from their opening six matches.The most recent win came against Racing Santander on Wednesday night, with the Blaug
  
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• McInnes To Make Changes? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Celtic

  18-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McInnes To Make Changes? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face CelticRangers would walk into Celtic Park with real momentum, dismantling their old rivals 3-0 in last weekend’s League Cup clash. That result has left Celtic rattled just days before the Glasgow giants meet again in what’s already shaping up to be a tense second instalment of the Old Firm on Sunday lunchtime. The Hoops might still be unbeaten in the league this season, but the Light Blues would fancy their chances o
  
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• Baur Must Drive The Midfield Game | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face Rangers

  18-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Baur Must Drive The Midfield Game | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face RangersDespite a blistering start to the campaign, back-to-back defeats against Rangers and Ferencvárosi have put Celtic under immense pressure ahead of hosting their bitter rivals in the second Old Firm derby within a week. However, they are yet to drop a point in the league, and revenge for the Ibrox humiliation would bring their season back on track before the international break.The Light Blues were lethal las
  
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• ‘It’s only two games’ – Crystal Palace must keep working hard after positive start says Potter

  18-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘It’s only two games’ – Crystal Palace must keep working hard after positive start says PotterCrystal Palace head coach Jo Potter says that she is pleased with her side’s start to the season, although there is a lot of hard work ahead.The Eagles have taken four points from their first two Barclays Women’s Super League fixtures and are yet to concede a goal.Speaking to the media ahead of this weekend’s fixture against Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace bos
  
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• Vinicius Junior under pressure to deliver ahead of Madrid derby

  18-09-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Junior under pressure to deliver ahead of Madrid derbyReal Madrid will be looking to keep pace with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standings when they face rivals Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday.Madrid trail Barcelona with three points after collecting 15 points from six matches.Vinicius Junior’s form is one of the talking points ahead of the Madrid derby. The 26-year-old has scored once and provided three assists in seven games.However, some supporters
  
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• Forgotten Liverpool star's future confirmed by Andoni Iraola

  18-09-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forgotten Liverpool star's future confirmed by Andoni IraolaLiverpool are a team in transition at the moment, and the shift away from Jurgen Klopp's iconic team is almost complete.One of the few remaining Reds who was signed by the legendary German manger is Wataru Endo, but the Japanese midfielder has struggled in Merseyside recently.Having started just three games for Liverpool last season the 33-year-old is yet to play a single competitive minute for Iraola, despite featuring in the Reds' pre
  
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• Arsenal make their first move in pursuit of £20m-rated midfielder

  18-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make their first move in pursuit of £20m-rated midfielderArsenal Scout Luca Weinhandl as £20m January Transfer Option EmergesArsenal are among the clubs tracking Sturm Graz midfielder Luca Weinhandl, with TeamTalk reporting that the 17-year-old is firmly on the radar ahead of the January transfer window. Brighton and Aston Villa are also said to be following developments, but Arsenal’s interest is the obvious headline given their constant search for elite young talent w
  
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• ⚠️After the incidents: Platense to play two matches behind closed doors

  18-09-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️After the incidents: Platense to play two matches behind closed doorsClub Atlético Platense issued an official statement reporting a harsh sanction imposed by the security authorities. Following the serious incidents that took place at the end of the match against Fluminense on September 15, 2026, the “Calamar” will have to play its next two home matches behind closed doors.The ruling by the security agencyThe measure was notified through Resolution No. 2026-176
  
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• Everton Reject Former Star After Summer Snub: Could The Club’s Decision Create A Bigger Attacking Problem?

  18-09-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Reject Former Star After Summer Snub: Could The Club’s Decision Create A Bigger Attacking Problem?According to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, Everton have decided against re-signing Richarlison during the January transfer window. The report claims the club’s board has serious doubts about the Brazilian’s desire to return to Merseyside after his summer decision.During the summer, Richarlison reportedly opposed a proposed £35 million cash-plus-player
  
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• Uefa and Concacaf urge Infantino to hand over millions from Fifa’s eye-watering cash reserves

  18-09-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been urged to provide an additional minimum of $10 million (£7.5m) to all 211 member federations over the next three years from existing reserves.The presidents of Uefa and Concacaf wrote to Infantino on Friday, noting their analysis indicated this sum represented a "conservative" figure of what the organisation could give each national body. They stated Fifa is set to end the year with reserves reaching $6 billion (£4.5bn).This request follows fri
  
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• 🧹Wiping the slate clean: Argentina's suspended list

  18-09-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧹Wiping the slate clean: Argentina's suspended listThe Argentina National Team confirmed the list of sanctions imposed on several players and members of the coaching staff ahead of the upcoming international fixtures.Immediate suspension for Almada, Enzo, and AyalaAmong those sanctioned, Thiago Almada and Enzo Fernández received a one-match suspension each, while assistant coach Roberto Ayala was banned for three matches. All three will serve their respective suspensions during th
  
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• Why sacking Ruben Amorim makes no sense for Milan

  18-09-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why sacking Ruben Amorim makes no sense for MilanThere have been murmurs of discontent amongst the Milan fanbase in recent days, as the Serie A giants have been winless in three games in all competitions. The loss to Benfica has piled on frustration but sacking Ruben Amorim remains out of the question, for now.La Gazzetta dello Sport note that Gerry Cardinale is a big reason behind this. He has taken over a lot of decision-making power in the last few months and has been keen on being very invol
  
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• Italy leave out Chelsea’s Palestra, recall Mandragora after five years, trust Maldini

  18-09-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy leave out Chelsea’s Palestra, recall Mandragora after five years, trust MaldiniThere were some doubts over Roberto Mancini’s first Italy squad, as Daniel Maldini is included despite his recent incident, Rolando Mandragora returns after five years, but Chelsea man Marco Palestra misses out.The Azzurri will play four Nations League fixtures during this break for international duty, against Belgium on September 25, Turkiye on September 28, France on October 2 and then the Turkish
  
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• Zidane explains Real Madrid midfielder’s exclusion from France squad: ‘For his recovery process…’

  18-09-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zidane explains Real Madrid midfielder’s exclusion from France squad: ‘For his recovery process…’Former Real Madrid player, manager, and club legend Zinedine Zidane is now the head coach of the France national team.Having taken over the reins from Didier Deschamps after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the legendary Frenchman announced his first national team squad list earlier today.Les Bleus are set to play four games in the UEFA Nations League over the next three weeks in Zid
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Tottenham v Aston Villa

  18-09-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi has this reputation of being a great coach. We saw what a good job he did at Brighton, but we haven't seen any improvement from Spurs yet, despite the big money they have spent.He is surely going to come under pressure soon, if their poor results continue.They are not the only ones to revamp their squad but, if you listen to De Zerbi, after about five years they might come good. He keeps saying they need time, but he's had long enough for their results to be
  
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• Liverpool are ready to sign the next Declan Rice for only £30m

  18-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool are ready to sign the next Declan Rice for only £30mLiverpool's midfield has been a weak link for them in the early days of Andoni Iraola's rein at Anfield. The Reds seems to have improved at both ends of the pitch since the dismissal of Arne Slot in the spring, but the team is often let down by poor performances in the middle of the park.After sanctioning the sale of Curtis Jones without a replacement in the summer, Iraola is left with a slightly thin midfield department and a f
  
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• Report: Liverpool sent scouts to watch midfielder in Europa League clash

  18-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool sent scouts to watch midfielder in Europa League clashLiverpool tracking Kees Smit as January plans begin to take shapeLiverpool’s recruitment department are again being linked with one of Europe’s emerging young midfielders, with Kees Smit now firmly on the radar ahead of a possible January transfer move. According to TeamTalk, senior scouts connected to FSG were present to watch the highly rated Dutch talent, a detail that naturally elevates the seriousness of the
  
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• Only 6 Italy players remain from Mancini EURO 2020 triumph in new squad

  18-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Only 6 Italy players remain from Mancini EURO 2020 triumph in new squadThe highlight of Roberto Mancini’s first Italy tenure was winning the EURO 2020 tournament, but only six players from that side remain in his first squad of the second adventure.The CT returned to the Nazionale this summer after having walked away in August 2023.Although his experience with the Azzurri had some highs, including the world record unbeaten run, his proudest achievement was winning the European Championship
  
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• Lamine Yamal clear about his career ambitions: ‘The moment I won the World Cup, I already wanted another one’

  18-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal clear about his career ambitions: ‘The moment I won the World Cup, I already wanted another one’FC Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has no intention of putting a limit on his ambitions. At just 19, the Barcelona forward is already one of the best in the world and has tasted huge success both with the club and the Spanish national team.However, all the trophies he has collected has not diminished the teenage superstar’s hunger for more success.Lamine’s hunger
  
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• ✅ Monza v Sassuolo, official XIs: Esposito, Cutrone, Thorstvedt 👀

  18-09-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Monza v Sassuolo, official XIs: Esposito, Cutrone, Thorstvedt 👀Matchday 5 of Serie A kicks off in Monza. The Brianzoli, coming off a defeat to Lecce and a difficult start to the season, host Sassuolo managed by Alberto Aquilani, who beat Juventus in the last round.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!Ivan Juric’s Monza are still looking for their first league win and have picked up just one point, which cam
  
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• Serie A Live updates and official line-ups: Monza vs. Sassuolo

  18-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Live updates and official line-ups: Monza vs. SassuoloCheck the team news, official line-ups and action as it happens from tonight’s Serie A match between Monza and Sassuolo, where goals can be expected.It kicks off at the U-Power Stadium in Monza at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).This is the opening fixture of Serie A Week 5, and so far the two teams have had very different experiences of the campaign.LECCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Ricardo Mangas of AC Monza celebrates after scori
  
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• Proctor blow forces Shrewsbury to re-sign Gregory

  18-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On-loan Aston Villa keeper Sam Proctor has so far been on bench duty for Shrewsbury, being kept out by Will Brook [Getty Images]Shrewsbury Town have re-signed goalkeeper Cameron Gregory on a short-term deal following an injury to second-choice keeper Sam Proctor.Aston Villa youngster Proctor, 19, has "picked up a knock", so Gregory, 26, is expected to go straight to bench duty for Saturday's League Two local derby against Crewe Alexandra at Gresty Road.Gregory is in his second spell at Oteley Ro
  
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• Official | Alidu Seidu joins OGC Nice on loan from Rennes

  18-09-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Alidu Seidu joins OGC Nice on loan from RennesOGC Nice have confirmed the signing of Alidu Seidu (26) on loan. The Ghanaian joins from Stade Rennais in a ‘joker’ deal.Rules in France would permit the recruitment of the Ghana international, despite the closure of the transfer window in France on 1st September. Clubs are allowed to recruit a ‘joker’, should certain conditions be met. One of those conditions is a severe injury within the current squad. Antoine Men
  
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• Brentford and Chelsea kick off Premier League weekend's action

  18-09-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford and Chelsea kick off Premier League weekend's action2026-09-18T17:46:54ZTeam news has just landed at the Gtech Community Stadium and here's how both sides are lining up 2026-09-18T17:43:31ZHello and welcome to our live coverage of Friday's Premier League action. It's another west London derby  as we kick off the weekend with Chelsea travelling to Brentford. We'll have all the action for you as it happens so stick with us.
  
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• Striker Rees out with knee injury and Rijks signed

  18-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forest Green Rovers striker Ricardo Rees is facing five to seven months on the sidelines due to a posterior cruciate ligament injury.The 26-year-old went off in the 33rd minute of Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Carlisle United with the injury.The National League club have signed Bristol Rovers striker Mees Rijks on a three-month loan deal to provide cover.The 23-year-old joined the League Two side in January and has played 15 games, including two cup appearances this season.Rees has scored three goals in
  
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