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• Christie breaks new ground with hat-trick

  09-09-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ryan Christie may not have been aware that he was making a little history while netting three times against Lincoln City in Bournemouth's Carabao Cup third-round tie.Tuesday's game was Bournemouth's 175th League Cup match since the competition was inaugurated in 1960, but Christie is the first Cherries player to score a League Cup hat-trick.The Scotland midfielder's only previous treble came in Celtic's 7-0 demolition of St Johnstone in August 2019.Since his move to Dorset in 2021,
  
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• Real Madrid ready to reward Arda Guler after his stunning rise under Mourinho

  10-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ready to reward Arda Guler after his stunning rise under MourinhoWith the transfer window now closed, Real Madrid have started to look in-house at the situations of several players. One of those is Arda Guler, who has made a very impressive start to the 2026-27 season.Guler has been revolutionised under Mourinho. The 21-year-old predominantly operated as a midfielder under previous head coaches Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa, but since the start of the season, he has been positioned
  
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• Wark backs Scherpen despite criticism

  10-09-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich Town legend John Wark has backed goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen to keep his place against Crystal Palace despite a difficult start in the defeat by Liverpool.Scherpen was arguably at fault for both of Liverpool's opening goals as Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak combined to put the Reds 2-0 ahead inside the opening nine minutes.But Wark, speaking on BBC Radio Suffolk, felt the goalkeeper improved as the game went on and believes it would be "a surprise" if he lost his place for Sat
  
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• City more aggressive in play-off pursuit - Wallace

  10-09-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City winger Jed Wallace says the club are targeting promotion to the Premier League with more aggression both on the pitch and with their business in the transfer market.The 32-year-old arrived at Ashton Gate from West Bromwich Albion in the summer and has played in all five of the Robins' Championship matches so far.City are seventh in the table with 10 points and Wallace said the appointment of new boss Michael Skubala was what originally turned his head."I thought it was a slightly di
  
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• Le Bris on Mundle's new injury, 'underdog mentality' and Arsenal

  10-09-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Arsenal at the Stadium of Light (20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Le Bris confirmed winger Romain Mundle has sustained a new knee injury: "It is a shame because he worked so hard in the summer and had a good pre-season. He is talented, a really good winger, so we support and back him for the next period. We hope he will be ready at the end of the year."He added tha
  
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• Real Madrid ready to reward 21-year-old star with new contract and big salary increase

  10-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ready to reward 21-year-old star with new contract and big salary increaseReal Madrid are preparing to reward Arda Guler for his rapid rise by extending his contract and significantly improving his salary, according to AS.It must be remembered that the Turkish midfielder’s standing at the Santiago Bernabeu has changed considerably since he arrived as an 18-year-old. Initially, adapting to the demands of Real Madrid proved difficult, with regular opportunities hard to find.
  
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• Lille’s Ethan Mbappé risks five-game ban

  10-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille’s Ethan Mbappé risks five-game banEthan Mbappé (19) risks a ban of up to five games for his red card during Lille OSC’s loss to Real Betis on Tuesday (2-3), as per a report from L’Équipe. Mbappé was shown a straight red card in the 56th minute of the fixture, just after the Spanish side netted their third and ultimately deciding goal. The Frenchman, brother of Real Madrid forward Kylian, raised his arm into the face of Natan just as play was se
  
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• Rakitic praises Milan star Modric: ‘Age is just a number for him’

  10-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rakitic praises Milan star Modric: ‘Age is just a number for him’Former Barcelona and Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitić has praised long-time international teammate Luka Modrić following the AC Milan star’s 41st birthday, hailing the veteran’s extraordinary professionalism and enduring passion for the sport.Modrić, who committed to continuing his career with both Milan and the Croatian national team over the summer, featured prominently in the Rossoneri&rsquo
  
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• Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola avoids injury ahead of France squad announcement

  10-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola avoids injury ahead of France squad announcementLiverpool manager Andoni Iraola provided a positive update on Bradley Barcola (24) after the Frenchman was forced off during Wednesday night’s win (2-1) over Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Barcola, who featured for Liverpool in the Premier League over the weekend, made his UCL debut for the Merseyside club on Wednesday as they hosted Spanish opposition at Anfield. However, the former Paris Sain
  
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• Lack of action a 'blessing in disguise' for Pressley's Dundee

  10-09-2026 15:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steven Pressley says only having one game in five weeks is a "blessing in disguise" for depleted Dundee.Due to their League Cup exit and the upcoming international break, their league visit of Motherwell a week on Saturday is Dundee's only match until 10 October.With a number of players out injured - including midfielder Finlay Robertson, who has joined striker Simon Murray in being ruled out for the season with ACL damage - and midfielder Zan Besir suspended, Pressley's squad is being severely
  
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• How Martin Odegaard rediscovered his edge to take Arsenal to the next level

  10-09-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin Odegaard made it four goals in five with another clinical match-winner in the 1-0 victory against Napoli, but the Arsenal captain was then the target of a few words from Mikel Arteta that were a touch more pointed that the widespread praise in recent weeks.Arteta had inevitably been asked about his playmaker continuing this form, of being decisive in the destination of the major trophies as well as matches like this.“First of all, he has to be available,” Arteta noted.As eleme
  
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• Gills' Obiero out for weeks with hamstring issues

  10-09-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zech Obiero arrived on a season-long loan from Leyton Orient on deadline day [AFP via Getty Images]Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has confirmed midfielder Zech Obiero is expected to be out for "a month or two" after damaging both his hamstrings.The 21-year-old, on loan from Leyton Orient, suffered the injuries just 15 minutes into his debut in Saturday's impressive 4-1 win at Rochdale in League Two.Ainsworth told BBC Radio Kent: "I think it will be a sustained period on the touchline. Terri
  
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• Newcastle director admits disappointment at sale to Arsenal

  10-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle director admits disappointment at sale to ArsenalNewcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson has admitted Bruno Guimaraes’ move to Arsenal was the one thing they hadn’t planned for ahead of the summer transfer window.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesBruno Guimaraes completed a big-money transfer to Arsenal in early August, after a summer of speculation that the Newcastle United captain could be set to make the switch to north London.But the saga seemingly took Newcas
  
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• Joao Cancelo insists Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal must win the 2026 Ballon d’Or: ‘There is no other player’

  10-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Cancelo insists Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal must win the 2026 Ballon d’Or: ‘There is no other player’Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or case has received another major endorsement, with Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo insisting there is only one player who deserves to win the prestigious award this year.The race for this year’s Ballon d’Or is unusually open, with no outright favourite emerging before the final 30 nominees are considered. Yamal is am
  
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• France wants to transform Fifa after withdrawing Infantino support

  10-09-2026 15:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The French Football Federation announced its support for Infantino in June, before the investment plan was announced [Getty Images]France's football leaders have proposed to seek ways to transform how Fifa is run after its national association became the latest to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's presidency.On Thursday, the French Football Federation (FFF) followed England, Italy, Republic of Ireland and Scotland in withdrawing support for Infantino over his aborted plan to sell stakes in
  
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• PSG star on team’s “poor” start to the season and his own form after 4 G/A showing

  10-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG star on team’s “poor” start to the season and his own form after 4 G/A showingOusmane Dembele was back to his best last night, but hasn’t held back with his assessment of PSG’s season so far.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG’s have started the season slowly, there’s no doubt about it.However there’s also no panic – it&rsq
  
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• “That’s the best he has played” – Liverpool star praised for brilliant Atletico Madrid performance

  10-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “That’s the best he has played” – Liverpool star praised for brilliant Atletico Madrid performanceFlorian Wirtz Shows Real Authority in Liverpool’s 2-1 Win Over Atletico MadridLiverpool opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, and the scoreline only tells part of the story. Marcos Llorente gave the visitors the lead, because of course he did, but Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister turned it around either side of
  
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• Report: Manchester United send scouts to watch Champions League forward

  10-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United send scouts to watch Champions League forwardManchester United Tracking Nicolo Tresoldi as Tottenham Rivalry Builds After Club Brugge Scouting MissionManchester United’s recruitment team were back on the road this week, and the trip to Belgium may yet prove significant. According to TeamTalk, United and Tottenham both sent representatives to watch Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi on Tuesday evening, with the 22-year-old increasingly viewed as one of Europe&rsqu
  
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• Forest Green sign midfielder Gbadehan

  10-09-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forest Green Rovers have signed midfielder Ade Gbadehan on a one-year deal following a trial with the club.The 22-year-old had a spell with Cardiff City, making one appearance for the Bluebirds, and has most recently been playing with MLS Next Pro team St Louis Two in the United States.
  
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• Bristol Rovers and Rotherham charged for melee

  10-09-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol Rovers and Rotherham have been charged by the Football Association for an off-pitch melee during the closing stages of Saturday's League Two match. Millers boss Alex Bruce and Rovers assistant manager Paul Raynor were both shown red cards in the 93rd minute during the incident and have also been charged.Both teams have been charged with failing to ensure their players did not act in an improper or provocative manner, while Bruce and Raynor allegedly also acted in an improper manner.Brist
  
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• Inzaghi faces pressure at Al-Hilal as former Inter and Lazio coach struggles

  10-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inzaghi faces pressure at Al-Hilal as former Inter and Lazio coach strugglesFormer Inter and Lazio head coach Simone Inzaghi is finding himself under increasing scrutiny in the Saudi Pro League, as pressure mounts following Al-Hilal’s disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Neom Sports Club.The Italian coach, who made the high-profile move to Riyadh after departing San Siro, was met with heavy booing from the home supporters at the final whistle. The defeat marked a fresh low point in an unsettli
  
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• Barcelona defender putting in extra work to return to his best and win back Flick’s trust

  10-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender putting in extra work to return to his best and win back Flick’s trustOne of the most notable changes at FC Barcelona this season has been Jules Kounde’s loss of prominence in the team.The Frenchman has lost his starting status in the lineup under Hansi Flick, with Eric Garcia becoming the first-choice at right-back. In fact, during the summer, the Blaugrana sporting department was prepared to consider his departure if an attractive offer arrived as the defender wa
  
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• ‘Trust has been broken’ – French FA officially withdraws support for Gianni Infantino

  10-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Trust has been broken’ – French FA officially withdraws support for Gianni InfantinoThe French Football Federation (FFF), through the voice of its president Philippe Diallo, has officially announced that it is withdrawing its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino.Initially convinced by the Italian-Swiss leader’s bid to succeed himself ahead of the FIFA presidential election, due to be held on 18th March 2027 in Rabat, Morocco, Diallo explained that “from July
  
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• Pick of the stats: West Ham United v Wrexham

  10-09-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It is 45 years since these two sides met in a league game while the last match of any kind came in the FA Cup in 1997 when third-tier Wrexham earned a home draw before shocking their Premier League opponents with a 1-0 victory in east London.A win for West Ham in Friday's late kick-off (20:00 BST) will send them to the top of the Championship for at least a few hours.This will be just the fourth league season in which West Ham and Wrexham have faced, and first since 1980-81 in the second ti
  
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• United Turn to Alejandro Balde as Left-Back Search Intensifies

  10-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  United Turn to Alejandro Balde as Left-Back Search IntensifiesManchester United are set to open negotiations with Barcelona over left-back Alejandro Balde, according to ESPN. Manchester City’s reported activity in the same round-up concerns a different player entirely: Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, not the Barcelona full-back.Why Manchester United Are Opening Talks for BaldeNicolo Schira reports that Balde could leave Barcelona with Manchester United having shown concrete inter
  
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• Report: Mourinho’s preferred pivot combination for Real Madrid’s big games this season

  10-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Mourinho’s preferred pivot combination for Real Madrid’s big games this seasonThe midfield pecking order at Real Madrid still remains unclear five games into the new season, especially given that Los Blancos could not make the signings they expected.Federico Valverde has remained a constant in the double pivot under Jose Mourinho, but his partner has changed constantly. Eduardo Camavinga and Bernardo Silva have been the manager’s primary options to partner Valverde
  
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• 'Burnley a long way from the team they once were'

  10-09-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City winger Jed Wallace said facing Burnley was "night and day" from the last time he played at Turf Moor with West Bromwich Albion.The 32-year-old featured for the Robins in their 2-1 victory against the Clarets on Saturday, which was his first visit to Turf Moor since a 2-1 defeat with the Baggies in January 2023.Burnley won the Championship with 101 points in the 2022-23 campaign but are second from bottom after six games following relegation from the Premier League, with new boss Nic
  
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• Manchester United ace Rolfö announces pregnancy

  10-09-2026 14:30 via yahoo.com
  Manchester United ace Rolfö announces pregnancyManchester United ace Fridolina Rolfö has announced the news that she is pregnant.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official media update from The Red Devils this afternoon.The 32-year-old Swedish international is understood to have informed her teammates of her good news earlier this week.Rolfö is now likely to remain in light training with Manchester United, although she will not be available for first team selection fo
  
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• Brooke-Smith needs surgery on serious ankle injury

  10-09-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Portsmouth winger Luke Brooke-Smith has suffered a serious ankle injury during a training session and could miss the rest of the season.The 18-year-old joined the club over the summer in a permanent deal from New Zealand side Wellington Phoenix."It's a really unfortunate one, he's suffered a severe ankle dislocation," Pompey boss John Mousinho told BBC Radio Solent."Off the back of that, there is a fracture on his fibula and significant ligament damage. It was dealt with really wel
  
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• Blades have the right characters for a play-off push

  10-09-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Chris Wilder returned to Sheffield United for a third spell in charge last September [Getty Images]Sheffield United had no right to win at Blackburn Rovers this week. But they did. They found a way.The Blades were second best on all the key statistics – possession, shots, shots on target, touches in the opposition box – apart from the one stat that really matters, the result.It has been a feature of United's season so far, collecting points when the data and the naked eye sugges
  
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