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• Cole Palmer warned by Thomas Tuchel over latest ‘missed opportunity’ with England

  25-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cole Palmer has been warned by Thomas Tuchel over his England future after another “missed opportunity” following his latest withdrawal.The Chelsea star was left out of the World Cup last summer but has impressed so far this season after a run of games for his club, forming part of an exciting attacking trio under Xabi Alonso.But Palmer was among five players to drop out of the squad after his latest recall, with load management cited as the reason, leading Tuchel to admit that he ma
  
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• Today’s Papers – Italy are better than this, Ceferin sends Euro 2032 warning

  27-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Italy are better than this, Ceferin sends Euro 2032 warningLa Gazzetta dello SportWe’re better than thisMancini looking for the breakthroughThe coach’s errors (and not only). He expected more from the big players. Changes in Turkey tomorrow with Frattesi and Bastoni. Romano: a talent to be saved.Exclusive Ceferin: ‘Italy be careful’‘Malagò is a serious director; as for the commissioner, we prefer federations’ autonomy. Euro
  
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• Liverpool ready to sign one of the fastest players in the Premier League

  27-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool ready to sign one of the fastest players in the Premier LeagueLiverpool are prepared to sign one of the fastest players in the Premier League. Speed is an area where the Reds have bolstered their ranks over the course of the summer. The addition of Victor Munoz and then the signing of Bradley Barcola has given Liverpool's attack a new dynamism.But there's always a need for more speed.Liverpool are increasingly part of a physical Premier League and Andoni Iraola's style of play is very
  
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• ☕️ Who can beat Spain? and Sunday’s 5️⃣ stories

  27-09-2026 09:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️ Who can beat Spain? and Sunday’s 5️⃣ storiesOn a Sunday with a sweet hangover after the Spanish national team’s latest display, here are the five stories we’ve selected to help you start the day in the best possible way.Let’s get started!
  😳 A team for the agesThe future of the Spanish national team looks brilliant, but even if things were to go wrong from here, this side is already in football history. Spain haven’t lost a m
  
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• Why are Arsenal struggling to score in WSL?

  27-09-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leah Williamson delivering a team talk during Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Manchester United [Getty Images]Arsenal go into their Women's Super League game at Stamford Bridge knowing defeat by rivals Chelsea would be a damaging result just four weeks into the season.It feels like an extreme assessment but the Gunners know all too well that if they fall behind early on, it is hard to catch up in the WSL title race.Renee Slegers' side are already seven points behind leaders Manchester City, albeit with
  
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• From turgid to thrusting - mixed start for new Scotland

  27-09-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For 45 turgid minutes in Slovenia, some in the Tartan Army might have reimagined the Steve Clarke years as a time of plenty, the halcyon era of ambitious football when Scotland were an all-electric thrill-fest.The opening half of the Sebastien Pocognoli regime was, as expected, disjointed. It was also, rather unexpectedly, devoid of anything remotely related to what Pocognoli laid out as his non-negotiables - front-foot pressing, high intensity, speed of thought and mind, goal threat.They had no
  
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• Former Real Madrid star opens up about his departure: ‘Another €60 million signing was coming’

  27-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid star opens up about his departure: ‘Another €60 million signing was coming’Real Madrid had an eventful summer transfer window headlined by superstar arrivals.With a new manager, a new setup and several new players joining the dressing room, the hope was that Los Blancos would turn a new leaf and put an end to their recent trophyless run.A major part of the same revamp was in the player departures that the club facilitated to balance the squad out. One of the b
  
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• Lamine Yamal explains the story behind his iconic photo with Lionel Messi

  27-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal explains the story behind his iconic photo with Lionel MessiThe photograph of a young Lamine Yamal being bathed by Lionel Messi as a baby remains one of the most remarkable coincidences in football history.The image, taken by SPORT photographer Joan Monfort, captured the greatest player of all time alongside the boy who would go on to become his heir, and it went viral around the world.Now, Lamine has revealed the fascinating backstory behind why the photograph took so long to surfa
  
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• 'I feel cheated - when do Stoke City get our FA Cup?'

  27-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]When do we get our FA Cup?That is what all Stoke City fans have been asking me since the news broke on Friday that Manchester City had been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they have been accused of breaching.I thought exactly the same.While the process is far from over because Manchester City are expected to appeal, I have to say this verdict and the whole situation has left a very sour taste in my mouth.Taking my Stoke side to the 2011 FA Cup final was one
  
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• Barcelona pursuit of Manchester United prodigy keeps getting complicated as Bayern Munich push

  27-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona pursuit of Manchester United prodigy keeps getting complicated as Bayern Munich pushJJ Gabriel is currently the biggest attraction in the transfer market right now, after the English wonderkid handed in a transfer request at Manchester United.Barcelona and Real Madrid have primarily emerged as the two main suitors for Gabriel, who is reportedly favouring a move to Spain but has yet to make a final decision on his future.In the background, clubs like PSG and Bayern Munich are also keen
  
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• Real Madrid receives positive Eder Militao injury update after doctor visit

  27-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid receives positive Eder Militao injury update after doctor visitThe 2026-27 season has only started, but Real Madrid are already in something of a crisis. They are currently six points behind FC Barcelona in the La Liga table, after their defeats to Real Betis and Atletico Madrid, and are facing the challenging task of returning to their best form.Meanwhile, physical problems are once again raising their heads. Both Ibrahima Konate and Kylian Mbappe suffered injuries while away on nat
  
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• Andoni Iraola pushing for decision on Liverpool defender

  27-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola pushing for decision on Liverpool defenderAndoni Iraola’s start to life at Liverpool has been somewhat hit and miss. The Reds are yet to taste defeat under the Spaniard, but there is certainly still a lot of work to do before they are back competing on all fronts.One of the biggest improvements seen so far under the 44-year-old has been Liverpool’s defence, with Jeremy Jacquet and Virgil van Dijk looking like a world class partnership.One of the Reds’ more surpris
  
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• Only two La Liga clubs have no player with a Barcelona past this season

  27-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Only two La Liga clubs have no player with a Barcelona past this seasonBarcelona are comfortably leading LaLiga at the start of this season, with seven consecutive victories and a historic goal-scoring start under Hansi Flick.But beyond their dominance on the pitch, the club’s influence, especially through La Masia, appears to have taken over La Liga by storm.According to Mundo Deportivo, only two teams in LaLiga this season do not have a single player with a Barcelona past.La Masia’
  
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• Leaked: Real Madrid’s away kit for 2027-28 season

  27-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leaked: Real Madrid’s away kit for 2027-28 seasonWith the extended international break taking centre-stage and club football out of the picture, Jose Mourinho and Co. continue to work hard to identify where Real Madrid have been going wrong so far this season.Los Blancos have already lost two games, after all, and there is a real case to be made that they have underperformed even in their wins.Amidst the distraction of the international break and the club-level crisis Mourinho and Co. are
  
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• Man City break silence after 114 financial charges verdict as chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak vows to prove club’s innocence

  27-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City break silence after 114 financial charges verdict as chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak vows to prove club’s innocenceManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has broken the club’s silence after they were found guilty on 114 of the 115 Premier League financial regulation charges brought against them.The verdict ended a long investigation, although the independent commission’s full findings and any potential punishment are yet to be decided. City are also expected to appe
  
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• Julian Ward already making plans for first Liverpool signing

  27-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Ward already making plans for first Liverpool signingOn Saturday Julian Ward was announced as Liverpool’s new sporting director, the replacement for Richard Hughes. It is a role that Ward knows well, having held the position for a year before stepping down in 2023, and marks the next stage of an association with the Reds that stretches back to 2012.Speaking to the club following the appointment Ward stressed that he knew the challenges that lay ahead and highlighted his past experie
  
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• England boss Tuchel defends decision to start Quansah ahead of Alexander-Arnold in Spain loss

  27-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England boss Tuchel defends decision to start Quansah ahead of Alexander-Arnold in Spain lossEngland suffered a crushing 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley in the UEFA Nations League.The Three Lions engineered their own downfall, making several defensive turnovers that La Roja capitalised on.An early Marc Guehi error allowed Lamine Yamal to score the opener. However, England responded with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane.The Three Lions had a fantastic chance to add to their tally, but Kane
  
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• Bayern Munich eyeing €30m-rated Chelsea target Tomas Araujo

  27-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich eyeing €30m-rated Chelsea target Tomas AraujoBayern Munich are keeping tabs on Benfica defender Tomas Araujo as the Bavarians look to bolster their rearguard, according to Sport Bild.The 24-year-old centre-back has emerged as a player on the radar of several European heavyweights after establishing himself as an important part of Benfica’s squad.Araujo has started all seven of Benfica’s Primeira Liga games this term, helping keep two clean sheets and recording an a
  
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• Dropped in 2. Bundesliga, now in the CL! This scorer took Undav's path

  27-09-2026 08:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dropped in 2. Bundesliga, now in the CL! This scorer took Undav's pathIf you look at the current top scorers in Europe’s top leagues, right behind superstars like Raphinha or Lamine Yamal, one name appears that Jürgen Klopp and his DFB team should also have on their radar. Vangelis Pavlidis already has ten goal contributions in seven matches and is currently one of the hottest scorers in Europe. However, he had to take a detour to achieve his dream of becoming a footballer.His path is
  
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• RFEF president confirms Santiago Bernabeu as preferred venue for 2027 Nations League final

  27-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RFEF president confirms Santiago Bernabeu as preferred venue for 2027 Nations League finalThe Santiago Bernabeu stands as one of the big monuments of world football. After its renovation, it is now a state-of-the-art venue with facilities that few other stadiums can match.So far, however, the Bernabeu has yet to host a major football spectacle since its renovation, primarily because the construction has still officially not concluded.Now, however, the iconic venue could be close to earning the r
  
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• Injured Barcelona midfielder might not return to the pitch by next El Clasico – report

  27-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injured Barcelona midfielder might not return to the pitch by next El Clasico – reportFrenkie de Jong is one of the big-name Barcelona players currently sidelined after picking up an injury in the summer.The midfielder’s decision to take up conservative treatment has led to a slight delay in recovery, though Barcelona have not missed his presence much thanks to the excellent combination of Rodri and Pedri.De Jong, though, is slowly making progress and a recent report from Mundo Depor
  
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• Manchester City remain defiant and until the ‘115’ saga is over, nothing changes

  27-09-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City remain defiant and until the ‘115’ saga is over, nothing changesThe hammer has appeared to drop on Manchester City. David Ornstein reported for The Athletic on Friday that City have been found guilty on almost all of the charges for breaching the Premier League’s financial rules. That news has triggered a plethora of opinion pieces on how tainted City’s success since 2008 has been and how significant the punishment that City will receive will be. In the fa
  
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• USMNT's next generation gives Mauricio Pochettino plenty to build on toward 2030 World Cup

  27-09-2026 04:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO — The question directed at Mauricio Pochettino was about Cavan Sullivan, the 16-year-old forward whose debut found him in the starting lineup for the U.S.’s 4-1 victory over Peru on Saturday.Pochettino began saying nice things about his prized prospect, but before long he was broadening his praise.“He’s so great,” Pochettino said. “He only needs time, like Mathis Albert, like Zavier or Adri or Brooklyn or Neil or Frankie or Julian or Justin … &r
  
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• The Philadelphia Union are on a historic run in MLS play 📈

  27-09-2026 04:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Philadelphia Union are on a historic run in MLS play 📈The Philadelphia Union are simply one of the hottest teams in any league across football right now. After beating Orlando City this evening in MLS play, they moved to within four points of the Eastern Conference's top-four. 
  The Union were four goals to the good with a helping hand from an Milan Iloski hat-trick, his second this season in MLS.But with the win the Union made some staggering league history. Phila
  
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• Cracking match at Banorte, Cruz Azul and Toluca share the points

  27-09-2026 03:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cracking match at Banorte, Cruz Azul and Toluca share the pointsA true playoff-like battle unfolded on matchday 10 of the Mexican tournament. Two of the best teams of recent years gave it everything and treated fans to a great showdown at the Azteca.
  Cruz Azul were the protagonists in the first half, scoring two goals and controlling the tempo of the match. Toluca came out firing in the second half and leveled the score in the 55th and 56th minutes. The Diablos’ third came in the 78th
  
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• USMNT upcoming schedule — Three more friendlies ahead of CONCACAF Nations League quarters

  27-09-2026 01:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT emerged from the 2026 World Cup as Round of 16 finishers, and he's coming back with a new contract and — hopefully — another World Cup run in mind.MORE —Next steps for the USMNT and Mauricio Pochettino?What's next for the U.S. are four friendlies on home soil. The first was a 4-1 triumph over Peru, and next up are Chile, Canada, and Mexico visiting the country.Then, it'll be November home-and-away CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal legs against the
  
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• Pickford or Trafford? The battle to be England's number one is now on

  27-09-2026 01:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Trafford has made three appearances for England [Getty Images]You have to go back 10 years to find a major tournament where Jordan Pickford was not starting in goal for England. The Everton goalkeeper has pretty much been England's number one since making his debut in 2017 - until now.Saturday's 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain saw Leeds' James Trafford make his competitive debut for the Three Lions as manager Thomas Tuchel signalled the battle to be number one is on.Pickford became Englan
  
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• The hammer seemingly falls on Manchester City as the ‘115’ charges case reaches a verdict

  27-09-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The hammer seemingly falls on Manchester City as the ‘115’ charges case reaches a verdictEver since February 2023, Manchester City have operated with the ‘115 case’ rumbling away in the background. City were charged by the Premier League for breaching the Premier League’s financial rules. The charges can be seen below courtesy of The Telegraph. The independent panel hearing into Manchester City’s case began in September 2024 and was concluded in December 2024.
  
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• Tuchel rues 'big mistakes' - did Man City charges have impact?

  27-09-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri and Nico O'Reilly were Manchester City team-mates last season [Getty Images]It was a match full of world-class players - but England's loss to Spain was ultimately decided by uncharacteristic mistakes.Just a day after Manchester City were found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules, two errors by City players - Nico O'Reilly and Marc Guehi - gifted world champions Spain two goals.And former City midfielder Rodri, who moved to Barcelona in the summer, also gave away a penalty in
  
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• USMNT's 4-1 win over Peru features strong debut performances — including from 16-year-old sensation Cavan Sullivan

  27-09-2026 00:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. — The first U.S. match of a new World Cup cycle under Mauricio Pochettino also furnished a buzzy introduction Saturday for a thrilling prospect barely old enough to drive.Two days shy of his 17th birthday — and less than a year into his breakout pro season — Cavan Sullivan not only debuted in the 4-1 victory over Peru, but became the second youngest in program history to start his first match.Landon Donovan wasn't that young. Neither was Tim Howard, Christian Puli
  
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