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• Como extend striker’s contract after breast cancer diagnosis

  08-09-2026 14:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italian football club Como has handed forward Roberta Picchi a contract extension as a sign of "continued commitment" following her breast cancer diagnosis.The diagnosis arrived shortly after she helped Como secure promotion to the top tier of Italian women's football for the first time, and just weeks ahead of their opening women's Serie A fixture."Roberta will now begin her treatment, supported throughout by the club’s medical team, who will work closely with the specialists responsible
  
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• Andrews on Furo's surgery, Reading and taking Carabao Cup 'very seriously'

  14-09-2026 16:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Tueday's Carabao Cup third round game against League One side Reading at The Select Car Leasing Stadium (20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Andrews confirmed he intended to start 19-year-old striker Kaye Furo, who won the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award, on Tuesday but the youngster picked up an injury in the last few days and had to undergo surgery on Monday.Providing more detail, he added: "Un
  
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• Diouf: ‘I don’t feel like a wing-back, my goal is to return to the Inter midfield’

  14-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diouf: ‘I don’t feel like a wing-back, my goal is to return to the Inter midfield’Andy Diouf has made it clear that he would prefer to not play at wing-back if he had his choice, but says that he is learning a lot from his new position with Inter and says that he will do whatever Cristian Chivu asks of him ‘with no hesitation’.Diouf opens up on new Inter role: ‘I never thought I’d play in this position’Diouf joined Inter in the summer of 2025, but
  
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• Gray on Edinburgh derby semi-final, Hanley return & Kilmarnock

  14-09-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Hibernian head coach David Gray has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Scottish Premiership match at home to Kilmarnock (19:45 BST). Here are the key points:Gray believes the Premier Sports Cup semi-final with Hearts is a "brilliant opportunity" for everyone at Hibs.The head coach feels there will of course be "extra spice" to that semi-final, given it's a derby, but is confident his side "has a real chance" of going through to the final.Gray does not believe the recent Premiership
  
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• Sheffield United 0-1 Wolves - the fans' verdict

  14-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your thoughts after Raul Jimenez scored a 90th-minute winner to give Wolves a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Sunday. Here are some of your comments:Sheffield United fansKarl: Wilder doing everything he can in difficult circumstances, we sadly lack in the creative half.Donny Blade: Huffed and puffed today but in the end a combination of poor finishing and lack of class up front meant it was always going to be close. We maybe didn't deserve to
  
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• Liverpool star could be set for loan blow as head coach departs

  14-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star could be set for loan blow as head coach departsHarvey Elliott Faces Fresh Valencia Uncertainty After Carlos Corberan ExitHarvey Elliott went to Valencia in search of calm, minutes and the sort of fresh start that can rescue a career from drift. Instead, as Liverpool.com reports, he has arrived in the middle of turbulence, and for a young footballer trying to rebuild belief, that can be a cruel place to begin again.The move to Spain felt, on the surface, like a sensible answer to
  
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• Hibernian v Kilmarnock: Pick of the stats

  14-09-2026 15:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kilmarnock have conceded 14 goals in five Scottish Premiership games this season; the only sides in the 21st century to concede more at this stage of a top-flight campaign are Motherwell in 2005-06 (15), Gretna in 2007-08 (15), and Dundee United in 2022-23 (18).Kilmarnock have failed to score in their past three league games, last going longer without a goal in the Scottish Premiership in February 2021 (five in a row).Hibernian have lost five successive home games in the top flight for the first
  
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• Report: Another Arsenal forward could be set to leave amid interest from European giants

  14-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Another Arsenal forward could be set to leave amid interest from European giantsNoni Madueke transfer latest as Arsenal face key January decisionArsenal are heading towards a potentially awkward January call on Noni Madueke, with Caught Offside reporting growing interest from Atletico Madrid and Juventus. The winger’s situation is described as one to watch, and it is easy to see why the noise is building already.The core of the update is clear. “Atlético Madrid and Juv
  
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• 'We fancy ourselves' - Flemming relishing Arsenal tie

  14-09-2026 15:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich Town forward Zian Flemming, who scored his first goal for the club to take all three points off Crystal Palace, has been speaking to BBC Radio Suffolk before Tuesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Arsenal at Portman Road (20:00 BST)."Late wins are always the best, aren't they?" he said after scoring the 90th-minute winner at Selhurst Park on Saturday. "It just has to sink in a little bit I think because it isn't always a guarantee to win Premier League games away fro
  
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• Flick’s staff keeping a close eye on 16-year-old Barcelona academy gem’s recovery

  14-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick’s staff keeping a close eye on 16-year-old Barcelona academy gem’s recoveryBarcelona are taking a deliberately cautious approach with one of the academy players who made a strong impression on Hansi Flick during pre-season.Ebrima Tunkara, Barça Atletic’s teenage midfielder, is still recovering from an ankle ligament injury suffered in a reserve-team friendly. The 16-year-old had been earmarked for a season in which he could move between Juliano Belletti’
  
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• Real Madrid could beat Liverpool and Man City to €50m German star

  14-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid could beat Liverpool and Man City to €50m German starReal Madrid decided against any late moves during the summer transfer window, but it means they have the funds available to target players in January. A new defensive midfielder could be on the agenda, and while Martin Zubimendi has been identified as a more established option, the club would decide to pursue a younger star.Real Madrid’s sporting department is among the best in the world for keeping on top of the market.
  
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• Sheff Utd 'switched off' for late Wolves goal - Cooper

  14-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United goalkeeper Michael Cooper claimed the Blades "switched off" before conceding in the 90th minute against Wolverhampton Wanderers.Raul Jimenez's goal at Bramall Lane earned a 1-0 win for the visitors and leaves the Blades 14th in the Championship and five points off the automatic promotion places in the formative table.Jimenez scored from close range after benefitting from Tommy Doyle's miscued shot which the Mexico international then directed past Cooper."In the 90th minute, ulti
  
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• 'Lampard might not be good enough for the Premier League'

  14-09-2026 15:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]French football journalist Julien Laurens has questioned whether Coventry boss Frank Lampard has the credentials to succeed in the Premier League.The Sky Blues are without a point and a goal in their opening four league games after storming to the Championship title last season.Lampard himself has a mixed record as a Premier League boss during two spells with Chelsea - the second as a caretaker - and at Everton.[BBC]"I don't know if Frank Lampard is good enough for the Premier Leag
  
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• The Premier League has a self-inflicted VAR problem. It’s embarrassing

  14-09-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I'm going to need the offside rule explained to me.” No, these are not the words of many a football-illiterate significant other who was being forced to watch England vs Mexico at 2am in the summer. This is Gary Neville, a Premier League legend with 19 years of playing experience, plus another 15 years as a pundit, reacting in bafflement as Erling Haaland’s derby winner was allowed to stand.His confusion was a shared experience nationwide. Somehow, someway, Enzo Fernandez was
  
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• Arsenal want explanation for Sunderland penalty after Pro Ref admit to Manchester derby error

  14-09-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal will seek an explanation from Pro Ref for the penalty awarded against them in their Premier League win at Sunderland.Manager Mikel Arteta described referee John Brooks’ decision to penalise Ezri Konsa for an adjudged foul on Dan Ballard, with VAR not intervening, as “unacceptable”.It’s understood that the Premier League champions will contact refereeing body Pro Ref for clarity on the second-half flashpoint.The spot-kick was taken by Enzo Le Fee and brilliantly sa
  
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• Barcelona make first contacts over contract renewal for 24-year-old defender

  14-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona make first contacts over contract renewal for 24-year-old defenderFC Barcelona have begun laying the groundwork for a new contract for Gerard Martin, with the club and the player’s representatives already making initial contact.Indeed, according to Fabrizio Romano (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the first exchanges between the club and Martín’s representatives have now taken place.Renewal talks initiateThis is seen as the first step as Barcelona are preparing to open negotiat
  
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• Foxes answered questions in Stockport win - Martin

  14-09-2026 15:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leicester City's win at Stockport was just their second in six games since dropping down to League One [Getty Images]Russell Martin has said Leicester City answered their critics by beating Stockport County in a seven-goal thriller on Saturday.The one-time Premier League champions and manager Martin were widely panned after a 4-0 defeat by Oxford United at the King Power Stadium a week earlier left the club 18th the third tier and its lowest ever point since joining the Football League in the Vi
  
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• 'No danger' from United's attacks through the middle

  14-09-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick should play forward Benjamin Sesko as his side are offering "no danger" through the middle, says former Premier League striker Charlie Austin.Matheus Cunha started in the striker position with Bruno Fernandes behind him and Bryan Mbeumo and Marcus Rashford on the wings on Sunday. However, his side were largely blunt in the 1-0 derby defeat by rivals Manchester City, despite playing against 10 men for almost 70 minutes, and register a low
  
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• Roma have late Wesley doubt ahead of visit to Torino in Serie A Week 4

  14-09-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma have late Wesley doubt ahead of visit to Torino in Serie A Week 4Roma are in Serie A action away against Torino on Monday night, but the Giallorossi have a late doubt regarding wing-back Wesley according to the latest updates in Italy.Torino vs. Roma is one of three Serie A matches taking place on Monday night (17.30 BST), along with Como vs. Parma (17.30 BST) and Inter vs. Udinese (19.45 BST). You can follow the action from all three matches on the Football Italia Liveblog.Report: Wesley a
  
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• Is Hayen 'out of his depth' at Burnley?

  14-09-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][PA Media]Burnley are rooted to the bottom of the Championship table after a fourth defeat of the season at Swansea City on Saturday.That result means it is now seven league games without a win for new boss Nicky Hayen and the Clarets since their relegation from the Premier League.Their last league victory was in February against Crystal Palace, with the current winless run stretching to 19 games (D7 L12). We asked for your thoughts on Burnley following the 3-1 loss to the Swans - here are
  
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• Andoni Iraola says Liverpool inconsistency is inevitable after slow start to the season

  14-09-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola has insisted that Liverpool must accept fluctuating performances are an inevitable part of the process as his squad continues adapting to his tactical approach.Disappointment was palpable around Anfield during Saturday’s flat goalless draw against Fulham, where Liverpool struggled for creativity just days after securing an impressive comeback victory over Atletico Madrid.Iraola admitted the weekend fixture was perhaps his most frustrating experience since replacing Arne Slot
  
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• Lamine Camara breaks silence on collapsed deadline day move to Chelsea

  14-09-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea transfer target Lamine Camara said he has “turned the page” on his aborted deadline-day move to Stamford Bridge.A £47m deal for the Senegal international was verbally agreed with Monaco in the final hours of the transfer window before the Ligue 1 side backed out at the last minute.The U-turn left Chelsea furious, who were understood to have felt that Monaco’s conduct had been “extraordinary and deeply unprofessional.”“There was a possibility I co
  
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• Mancini to watch three young Italy hopefuls during Torino vs. Roma

  14-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini to watch three young Italy hopefuls during Torino vs. RomaItaly national team head coach Roberto Mancini is expected to attend the Serie A match between Torino and Roma on Monday evening and will be keeping his eye on three young Azzurri hopefuls, as well as a handful of more established senior internationals.Mancini continues to scout youngsters ahead of Italy squad announcementMancini will announce his first Italy national team squad since his return to the role of CT on Friday, ahead
  
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• Arsenal monitoring Liverpool winger for transfer

  14-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal monitoring Liverpool winger for transferArsenal are monitoring Rio Ngumoha’s situation with Liverpool, eyeing up a move if the player doesn’t establish himself on Andoni Iraola’s left wing.Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty ImagesAlan Nixon reports on his Patreon that Arsenal are watching developments between Liverpool and Rio Ngumoha with growing interest, adding that the Gunners will look to make a move for the player if he doesn’t establish himself on his current
  
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• Eric Garcia talks Flick, Raphinha, Pedri, Araujo, new signings, captaincy, Ballon d’Or: ‘Lamine should win it’

  14-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eric Garcia talks Flick, Raphinha, Pedri, Araujo, new signings, captaincy, Ballon d’Or: ‘Lamine should win it’After a memorable year, during which he played a key role in Barcelona’s success and won the World Cup with Spain, Eric Garcia has established himself as a guaranteed starter at right-back this season.Indeed, the Spanish international has overtaken Jules Kounde as the preferred option for Flick and has repaid the manager’s faith with strong performances on t
  
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• Bundesliga giants monitoring Liverpool star

  14-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga giants monitoring Liverpool starFlorian Wirtz at Liverpool: Bayern Munich Waiting as Pressure BuildsFlorian Wirtz was bought for elite money because Liverpool believed they were signing an elite footballer. That is the starting point, and there is no point dressing it up. When a club commits £116 million to a player, especially one chased by Bayern Munich and Manchester City, the expectation is immediate authority, decisive numbers and visible control over games. So far, Liverpo
  
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• Shrewsbury boss Cowan staying calm over takeover

  14-09-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gavin Cowan's Town have won back-to-back home games to pull clear of the League Two relegation zone [Pete Norton (Getty Images)]Shrewsbury Town manager Gavin Cowan says he is staying "calm" as the struggling Shropshire club prepare for an American takeover.Salop won 2-0 at home to Northampton Town on Saturday, when anything less than three points would have left them bottom of League Two.The victory came barely 24 hours after the revelation of the identity of the club's prospective new owners, w
  
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• 🤔 Weekly quiz: Brasileirão, Champions and transfers, can you get 10/10?

  14-09-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤔 Weekly quiz: Brasileirão, Champions and transfers, can you get 10/10?Monday means Quiz of the Week.The Champions League is underway, the Brasileirão is on fire, and Brazilian clubs are still active in the transfer market.Have you kept up with everything?Take the Quiz of the Week here!Let us know in the comments if you got a perfect 10/10.And tell us whether you found it easy or hard.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the orig
  
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• Spurs set to recruit key Italian to role

  14-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs set to recruit key Italian to rolePiero Ausilio to Tottenham could shape Spurs rebuild under Roberto De ZerbiTottenham have spent heavily, changed direction and still find themselves peering up from 17th in the Premier League. That is why the report from Gazzetta Italia feels significant. Piero Ausilio, Inter’s long-serving former sporting director, is said to be in talks with Spurs over taking up the same role from the January transfer window, and the suggestion is that an agreement
  
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• Pro Ref with questions to answer after remarkable weekend errors

  14-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pro Ref with questions to answer after remarkable weekend errorsArsenal finished the weekend top of the Premier League, but refereeing decisions involving Sunderland and Manchester City have left more questions for Howard Webb and Pro Ref.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesPro Ref (formerly PGMOL) endured another damaging Premier League weekend in which one major error has already been acknowledged, another controversial decision is set to prompt contact from Arsenal, while questions have again be
  
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