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• Christensen facing several weeks out with muscle injury

  20-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christensen facing several weeks out with muscle injuryLeadBarcelona beat Sevilla 3-1 at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan on Saturday, but the result was followed by an injury update on Andreas Christensen. Hansi Flick confirmed after the game that the defender is expected to spend several weeks on the sidelines with a muscle injury.The Denmark international was forced off around the hour mark and appeared upset as he took his place on the bench. Gerard Martin replaced Christensen, whose injury will re
  
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• 🏆 AFA announces the Recopa de Campeones, a new tournament for 2027

  22-09-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 AFA announces the Recopa de Campeones, a new tournament for 2027Argentine football continues to change under Claudio Tapia’s leadership. The league announced today the creation of a new tournament.The Executive Committee of the Professional Football League, meeting in Ezeiza, gave the green light to the creation of the “Champions’ Recopa,” which will get underway in 2027.The new tournament will be played in a triangular format by the champions of the Copa Argent
  
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• Real Madrid hit back at journalist and warn of possible legal action: ‘Deplorable and unacceptable’

  22-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid hit back at journalist and warn of possible legal action: ‘Deplorable and unacceptable’Real Madrid have issued a strong response to journalist Juanma Castano after he compared Real Madrid TV with Gara in an opinion column for ABC, prompting the club to warn that it could take further action.The controversy comes two days after the Madrid derby, with the refereeing performance of Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias continuing to generate debate. Real Madrid have maintained that sever
  
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• La Liga icon critical of Real Madrid duo after derby defeat: ‘Takes much more away than he gives’

  22-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga icon critical of Real Madrid duo after derby defeat: ‘Takes much more away than he gives’Real Madrid have already lost two of their opening seven La Liga matches, against Real Betis and Atletico Madrid, leaving Jose Mourinho’s side under significant pressure in the early stages of the campaign.After all, Barcelona have won all of their matches and have taken a six-point lead at the top of the table, whereas Los Blancos currently sit fourth in the standings.The defeat to
  
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• Baldini: ‘Mancini could call up several U21 players, I rooted for Frosinone against Como’

  22-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Baldini: ‘Mancini could call up several U21 players, I rooted for Frosinone against Como’Italy U21s coach Silvio Baldini has hinted that several members of the current Azzurrini squad could be called up to Roberto Mancini’s senior squad during the next international break and has explained why he rooted for Frosinone in their recent Serie A match against Como: ‘Our football is better represented by Frosinone than it is by Como’.Baldini is back with the Italy U21 squ
  
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• 📝 The must-watch fixtures of the international break

  22-09-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📝 The must-watch fixtures of the international breakLet the grand parade of national teams begin! For two weeks, the stars of European football will swap their club shirts for their national colors. And this first international break of the season is packed with exciting fixtures. Here is our selection of matches to watch from all around the world.Thursday 24/0912:05 - Japan vs Uruguay - Friendly20:45 - Netherlands vs Germany - Nations League20:45 - Norway vs Denmark - Nations League21:0
  
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• Brentford star Michael Kayode reveals he always wanted to play for Italy

  22-09-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford star Michael Kayode reveals he always wanted to play for ItalyMichael Kayode had done a reliable job for Serie A side Fiorentina and is doing a more than decent job for Brentford. He is arguably one of the best right-backs in England and has now made the step up to the Italian national team.The Azzurri take on Belgium, Turkey and France during the international break and this will hand Kayode the chance to make his much-awaited debut.The defender had previously been linked with possibl
  
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• Report: Several Real Madrid stars expected teammate to join Arsenal in the summer

  22-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Several Real Madrid stars expected teammate to join Arsenal in the summerOne month into the new season, Real Madrid must be ruing the renewal of Vinicius Jr., who has been one of the club’s biggest disappointments this term.The Brazilian international has not provided much to the table and has only scored one goal so far, to a point where his place in the team could be in danger.This is far cry to what could have been for Vinicius, given that the player was linked with a move to th
  
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• Football Italia Show: Early Italy line-up prediction after attending Mancini’s first training session

  22-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Italia Show: Early Italy line-up prediction after attending Mancini’s first training sessionFootball Italia was among the accredited media outlets at Italy’s first training session under Roberto Mancini on Monday, offering an early glimpse into the new CT’s ideas.Click here to subscribe to Football Italia’s official YouTube channel.Roberto Mancini speaks to the media at a press conference at Coverciano ahead of the 2026 September-October international break, whic
  
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• Opinion | Borussia Dortmund’s strong start to the season is good news for the Bundesliga 

  22-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Opinion | Borussia Dortmund’s strong start to the season is good news for the Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund have won all four of their Bundesliga games thus far this season and sit at the top of the table going into the first international break of the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign. In addition, the Black and Yellows have kept three clean sheets during the impressive run. It is a strong start to the season for Niko Kovac’s side, and if the team manages to keep this up, there could
  
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• Liverpool can pay €60m to sign 'special' sensation ahead of Real Madrid

  22-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool can pay €60m to sign 'special' sensation ahead of Real MadridEven though the transfer window is shut, Liverpool are still being linked with many new players. Their first-team squad is in a good place at the moment but, if they suffer two or three injuries throughout the campaign, they could bump into some trouble.For example, if someone such as Ronald Araujo gets a long-term injury, there's nobody who can plug the gap that he'll leave behind, especially with Conor Bradley still un
  
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• Inter and Juventus monitor Dortmund’s Samuele Inacio

  22-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter and Juventus monitor Dortmund’s Samuele InacioBorussia Dortmund’s Samuele Inacio has never played in Serie A at a first-team level but his stock is now clearly on the rise. He is attracting interest from two of Italy’s top names in Juventus and Inter.The youngster got called up to the Italy national team for their upcoming games against Belgium, Turkey and France. He has always been around the setup and his game time has Dortmund has now helped.Tuttomercatoweb report that
  
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• Carsley urges patience over Dowman and England

  22-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman made his Arsenal debut against Leeds at the start of last season [Getty Images]England Under-21 manager Lee Carsley admits it is inevitable Max Dowman will progress into his squad but is eager not to rush the Arsenal teenager's international elevation.The 16-year-old has been called into the England Under-19s this month as Carsley resists the temptation to select him in his squad.Dowman scored twice in the Gunners' 4-2 Carabao Cup win at Ipswich and came off the bench in Saturday's de
  
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• 😤 Deplorable, Madrid hit out at Castaño over RMTV-Gara comparison

  22-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😤 Deplorable, Madrid hit out at Castaño over RMTV-Gara comparisonReal Madrid has issued a new statement describing as “absolutely deplorable and unacceptable” the comparison made by Cope journalist Juanma Castaño between Real Madrid TV and the newspaper Gara in an article published this Tuesday in ABC.The club believes that equating its official outlet with a newspaper historically linked to ETA “crosses every line.” Real Madrid reserves the right to
  
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• Report: Liverpool make Florian Wirtz decision amid Bayern Munich interest

  22-09-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool make Florian Wirtz decision amid Bayern Munich interestFlorian Wirtz, Bayern Munich Interest and Liverpool’s Clear Transfer StanceLiverpool have made an early and firm decision on Florian Wirtz, with no appetite inside Anfield for a quick sale despite fresh Bayern Munich interest. According to TeamTalk, the club remain committed to helping the Germany international unlock the level that persuaded them to invest £116 million in the first place.The situation is straig
  
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• Nations League 'a great opportunity' for NI - Ballard

  22-09-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland defender Dan Ballard said the squad have "a lot of talent and hunger" as they prepare for their tough Nations League quadruple-header.Ballard is back on the international stage after missing April's World Cup play-off semi-final defeat by Italy and June's friendlies against Guinea and France due to a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old has impressed for Sunderland this campaign and, after a frustrating spell on the sidelines, is excited for the chance to pull on a green shirt agai
  
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• Wirtz, Ronaldo, Alexander-Arnold: Which players have a point to prove during the international break?

  22-09-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A new cycle for international football begins with the Nations League over the next three weeks as many teams enter a new era under fresh leadership.Jurgen Klopp’s comeback is the leading story of the international break as he returns to the dugout for the first time in two years, hoping to rebuild Germany after their calamitous World Cup exit to Paraguay in the last-32.Klopp’s maiden outing will be against Germany’s storied rivals the Netherlands, who themselves have a new fig
  
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• Man United star withdraws from international duty in fresh injury setback

  22-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United star withdraws from international duty in fresh injury setbackBenjamin Sesko Injury Blow for Manchester United After Slovenia WithdrawalManchester United have another problem to manage, and this one matters. Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from the Slovenia squad after suffering a fresh setback with the shin injury that has been troubling him since last season.For club and country, the timing is poor. Slovenia have Nations League games against Scotland, North Macedonia and Switzerland co
  
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• 'We deserve to win something - this could be the year'

  22-09-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on what Brighton can achieve this season after the Seagulls beat Arsenal 3-0 to climb up to third in the Premier League, with 10 points from their opening five matches.Here are some of your comments:Steve: Obviously we need to stay grounded but if we can have a season not being a feeder club we could achieve something amazing and then we can attract the established big names to keep us fighting for the top six year after year. We deserve to win somethin
  
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• 'Carrick is going to be gone by Christmas'

  22-09-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The co-host of the Devil's Advocate podcast, Gaz Drinkwater, believes the "writing is on the wall" for Michael Carrick and that the former Manchester United midfielder will be sacked by Christmas.After five league matches, United sit 12th in the table on five points - their joint-worst return at this stage of a Premier League season. A late Matheus Cunha equaliser helped spare Carrick's blushes against Fulham and avoided United going into the long international break on the back of
  
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• Mikel Arteta agrees new Arsenal deal

  22-09-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta agrees new Arsenal dealMikel Arteta has agreed a new contract with Arsenal, committing his future to the club after leading them to their first Premier League title in 22 years, according to The Athletic.The Spanish tactician’s deal was due to expire in summer 2027, after he signed his last extension in September 2024.However, his improved terms will now keep him at the Emirates beyond that point, with members of his backroom staff also expected to get new contracts.Arteta has
  
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• Kylian Mbappé absent from France training

  22-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé absent from France trainingKylian Mbappé (27) was absent from France’s training session on Tuesday, as per a report from L’Équipe. Mbappé is the only one of France’s 23-man squad not to train at Clairefontaine today. The Real Madrid forward was present on Monday in what was Zinédine Zidane’s first training session as manager of Les Bleus. L’Équipe understands that the France captain is suffering with cold-like
  
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• Real Madrid call for Javier Tebas dismissal after latest comments

  22-09-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid call for Javier Tebas dismissal after latest commentsReal Madrid have called for Javier Tebas to be removed as La Liga president after launching a furious response to his latest criticism of the club.Tebas was against Real Madrid’s complaints about refereeing after their Madrid derby defeat, dismissing the club’s concerns and questioning the continued focus on officiating.The La Liga president also appeared to take a swipe at Real Madrid TV, calling it ‘regime telev
  
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• Five biggest UEFA Nations League matches to watch this international break

  22-09-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five biggest UEFA Nations League matches to watch this international breakThe 2026/27 UEFA Nations League starts on Thursday, with several big matches lined up across the first four matchdays.Read on as we look at five big matches you should watch out for.Netherlands vs Germany – September 24The Netherlands, under new head coach Xavi Hernandez, take on Jurgen Klopp’s new-look Germany side on Thursday.The Die Mannschaft hold the better head-to-head record, winning 18, losing 12 and dr
  
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• Well-travelled Binks eager to make mark for Scotland

  22-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every footballer has a story, but not many are quite as trippy as the one Luis Binks tells while sitting among the palm trees of La Manga, Scotland's training headquarters for a few days this week.At 25, the Brondby centre-half and captain is pushing hard for a Scotland debut against Slovenia on Saturday, a spot in the heart of Sebastien Pocognoli's defence having opened up since Grant Hanley and John Souttar were jettisoned once the Belgian took over from Steve Clarke.Binks, with a grandparent
  
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• Fortune of R$110bn! Meet the world's 'richest' player

  22-09-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fortune of R$110bn! Meet the world's 'richest' playerImagine having a fortune of R$ 110 billion and still looking for a job?Well, that is the reality of Faiq Bolkiah, regarded as the richest football player in the world, who is a free agent at 28.After his contract with Ratchaburi, in Thailand’s top division, came to an end, the forward is now looking for a new team to continue his career.Born in Los Angeles and raised between Brunei and England, Faiq came through the youth ranks of tradit
  
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• Tresoldi confirms when he will decide on Italy or Germany allegiance: ‘50:50’

  22-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tresoldi confirms when he will decide on Italy or Germany allegiance: ‘50:50’Nicolo Tresoldi has made it clear that he has not yet decided whether he wants to represent Italy or Germany at senior international level, but has revealed that a final decision is only likely to be made in the summer of 2027.Tresoldi comments on Italy and Germany choice: ‘Both countries mean a lot to me’22-year-old Club Brugge striker Tresoldi was born in Cagliari but moved to Germany as a teen
  
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• Arsenal fans hit with more travel difficulties after 2 matches rescheduled

  22-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal fans hit with more travel difficulties after 2 matches rescheduledArsenal fans have once again been asked to travel back from the north east in the late evening, after two Gunners games were rescheduled for TV coverage.Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty ImagesThe Premier League have confirmed a couple of alterations to Arsenal’s November fixture list, with the games against Newcastle United and Manchester City both to be televised.The Newcastle away game will now be at 5:30pm on Saturd
  
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• The 10 players with a point to prove during the international break

  22-09-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A new cycle for international football begins with the Nations League over the next three weeks as many teams enter a new era under fresh leadership.Jurgen Klopp’s comeback is the leading story of the international break as he returns to the dugout for the first time in two years, hoping to rebuild Germany after their calamitous World Cup exit to Paraguay in the last-32.Klopp’s maiden outing will be against Germany’s storied rivals the Netherlands, who themselves have a new fig
  
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• Mbappé Shifts Focus From Derby Officials to Real Madrid’s Response

  22-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé Shifts Focus From Derby Officials to Real Madrid’s ResponseReal Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has directly addressed the controversy surrounding the Madrid derby officials, telling Diario AS that the referee is human and makes mistakes, and that mistakes were made. The Frenchman declined to elaborate further, instead steering the conversation toward Real Madrid’s response going forward.Mbappé spoke to the outlet during an event tied to his new agreement wit
  
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