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• Confirmed: Real Madrid sign Marc Cucurella from Chelsea

  15-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid sign Marc Cucurella from ChelseaReal Madrid have officially announced the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea, confirming their first transfer of the summer.“Real Madrid CF and Chelsea FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Marc Cucurella, who will be linked to our club for the next six seasons, until June 30, 2032,” the club statement read.Cucurella was also being targeted by both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, but Real Madrid have moved swiftly t
  
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• Taylor frustrated by Exeter's international absences

  24-09-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Taylor's side have not scored in their last three League Two matches[Shutterstock]Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says he is unhappy at having to play his side's League Two fixture at Bristol Rovers without his two international players.Full-back Vincent Harper has been called up by Kenya while fellow defender Ed James has been picked for the Wales Under-21 squad.The pair will miss Exeter's next few games, starting with the trip to Bristol Rovers on Saturday (15:00 BST).While Premier League
  
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• Liverpool want to agree deal for 'machine' ahead of Manchester United

  24-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool want to agree deal for 'machine' ahead of Manchester UnitedThe transfer window may be shut but, that doesn't mean that Liverpool aren't already eyeing up their next move. Andoni Iraola has spent well over £150 million on new players this summer with some such as Ronald Araujo managing to prove why they were brought to L4 in the first place.Obviously, it's still early in the season so others, such as Bradley Barcola or Victor Munoz could eventually make their claims for a starting
  
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• Ibrahima Konate sent back to Real Madrid after suffering knee injury

  24-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ibrahima Konate sent back to Real Madrid after suffering knee injuryThe center-back Ibrahima Konate has not needed a lot of time to showcase his worth for Real Madrid. After having joined as a free-agent during the last summer transfer window, he has remained a regular starter for Jose Mourinho in this first stretch of the season, and one can argue that of all the new signings, he has been the most influential and impressive so far.However, a worrisome scenario has emerged with the experienced d
  
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• Former Barcelona star Cristian Tello opens up on Guardiola’s message, Messi and Barcelona’s golden era

  24-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona star Cristian Tello opens up on Guardiola’s message, Messi and Barcelona’s golden eraFormer Barcelona winger Cristian Tello has brought a 16-year professional career to an end, with his years at the club still standing out as one of the defining chapters of his time in football.The former winger came through the Barça academy, returned to the club after a spell at Espanyol and eventually broke into a first team packed with world-class talent. His rise coi
  
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• Cucurella talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Rodri, Barcelona’s interest, Ballon d’Or, derby defeat

  24-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cucurella talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Rodri, Barcelona’s interest, Ballon d’Or, derby defeatMarc Cucurella has given a detailed insight into life at Real Madrid, addressing the fallout from the Madrid derby, his conversation with Rodri before the midfielder chose Barcelona, and the challenge of finding the right balance in attack and defence.Speaking to El Larguero (h/t AS), the Real Madrid defender also explained why he believes the referee had a significant influence on the derby and r
  
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• Report: Aston Villa ready to move for South American defender

  24-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa ready to move for South American defenderAston Villa Eye Mauro Coronel as Brighton Push Ahead in Defensive Transfer RaceAston Villa are firmly in the picture for Mauro Coronel, with Brighton currently seen as the club best placed to secure the highly rated Paraguayan centre-back. According to TeamTalk, Villa are watching developments closely as the 18-year-old moves towards a pivotal point in his future.Coronel has quickly built a reputation as one of the standout young defen
  
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• Ngumoha reveals Iraola change that could boost his England chances

  24-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ngumoha reveals Iraola change that could boost his England chancesLiverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha has not enjoyed a blistering start to the season, but was named in England’s squad for their forthcoming UEFA Nations League matches.Ngumoha has not registered a goal contribution in any of his five appearances across all competitions.The 18-year-old, who is naturally a left winger, has been deployed by Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola on the right flank twice this season.However, Ngumoha, s
  
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• Today’s Papers: Italy unveil Zoma, Udinese sign Alaba, new Juventus goalkeepers

  24-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: Italy unveil Zoma, Udinese sign Alaba, new Juventus goalkeepersLa Gazzetta dello SportDiavolo forever Milan want Rabiot until 2030Midfielder, deep-lying or trequartista: The Frenchman is priceless. Cardinale offers him an extensionLook output for Romano Belgium tomorrowMancini puts him at the centre of Italy, the big teams want himMontella interview‘My Turkey side are dreaming of the Nations League’Calha doubt Too many injuriesInter reflect on his
  
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• Gasperini: “I knew Rome was going to be a demanding place. I’m very happy here.”

  24-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: “I knew Rome was going to be a demanding place. I’m very happy here.”An evening with sponsors, some reflections on Roma, and a very personal curiosity. Gian Piero Gasperini was the special guest at the first event organized by the club with its commercial partners, which took place last night at the Relais Appia Antica. The Giallorossi coach, currently top of the league with his Roma team, answered a few questions, also discussing the Roma atmosphere and the difficul
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic openly endorses Lamine Yamal as Ballon d’Or discussion heats up – “He is my guy”

  24-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zlatan Ibrahimovic openly endorses Lamine Yamal as Ballon d’Or discussion heats up – “He is my guy”With roughly a month remaining before the Ballon d’Or 2026 ceremony takes place in London, the debate over who will win the grand prize remains heated as ever.Barcelona have openly backed Lamine Yamal’s claim on the prize, even though Rodri is another contender for the award.Other candidates include Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane and Real Madrid’s Kylian
  
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• Kylian Mbappe accused of “buying” Ballon d’Or votes: “It’s his current obsession”

  24-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe accused of “buying” Ballon d’Or votes: “It’s his current obsession”Next month, France Football will announce the winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. Kylian Mbappe is one of the leading contenders, having won the golden boots in La Liga, Champions League and 2026 World Cup, although not everyone is convinced that he should be in the running.In particular, some have taken offence to Mbappe’s recent streak of interviews. The Real Madri
  
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• Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe to play in different position under Zinedine Zidane – report

  24-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe to play in different position under Zinedine Zidane – reportThe Zinedine Zidane era with the French national team is set to begin, with the Real Madrid icon taking over from Didier Deschamps for the next cycle.It has now emerged that the former Los Blancos manager has already made an important tactical decision involving Kylian Mbappe.According to Diario AS, Zidane privately spoke with Mbappe before announcing his first France squad and told his captain th
  
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• The next Fabinho is here and he can save Liverpool

  24-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The next Fabinho is here and he can save LiverpoolLiverpool need a Fabinho, and the new one has arrived at last. It's been a hopeless search for the Reds to find the Brazilian's replacement since he departed the club.Liverpool have been trying to replace Fabinho for over three years now. It all started with the Reds missing out on Aurelien Tchouameni.Then there was the great Moises Caicedo fiasco. We all know how that ended with Chelsea not only signing Caicedo but also bringing in Romeo Lavia,
  
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• Real Madrid make decision on Thiago Pitarch after injury recovery

  24-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make decision on Thiago Pitarch after injury recoveryAlthough he did not participate in the World Cup, the Real Madrid youngster Thiago Pitarch still had a memorable summer this year as he helped the Spanish U-19 team win the UEFA European U-19 Championship. However, he was unable to have a proper preseason with his new coach, Jose Mourinho, because of an injury.The youngster has only now recovered from this injury, and would now be looking to regain his sharpness before club footbal
  
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• Barcelona loanee making strong impression after stunning start to new season

  24-09-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona loanee making strong impression after stunning start to new seasonBarcelona have received an encouraging update on Diego Kochen, with the goalkeeper’s impressive start to life at Lyngby strengthening the feeling that his loan move to Denmark is working exactly as intended.According to SPORT, the 20-year-old has established himself as Lyngby’s first-choice goalkeeper after choosing the newly promoted Danish side as the next step in his development. Rather than remaining
  
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• Kylian Mbappe explains why he would not advise Michael Olise to join Real Madrid

  24-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe explains why he would not advise Michael Olise to join Real MadridReal Madrid significantly strengthened their team during the last summer transfer window, bringing in up to six new players to reinforce all the areas of the team. However, the transfer window was not all positives for the Merengues, as they also missed out on some of their highly desired targets.One of these was Rodri Hernandez, who was linked closely with Los Blancos before ultimately choosing to join their arch-ri
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid defender leaves national team camp after suffering knee sprain

  24-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid defender leaves national team camp after suffering knee sprainReal Madrid have suffered an early setback during the international break, with Ibrahima Konate returning to Spain after picking up a knee injury while training with France.The centre-back suffered a sprain in his right knee during Wednesday’s session and has subsequently been released from the France squad. He will now return to Madrid, where he will undergo treatment under the supervision of the clu
  
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• 'Eternally grateful' McBurnie ready to show what Scotland have missed

  24-09-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oli McBurnie's goal sent Hull City to the Premier League [Getty Images]When Oli McBurnie sits down to talk, one of the first things you notice is Al Pacino staring at you, a large tattoo on the striker's left arm depicting the actor in full Scarface mode. Say hello to my little friend and all of that."It's my favourite film," he says, on day one of his return to the Scotland fold after five long and controversial years on the outside looking in. "I liked certain things about his personality [Pac
  
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• Mora: “I hope to win titles with Roma. Dybala is my idol.”

  24-09-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mora: “I hope to win titles with Roma. Dybala is my idol.”Rodrigo Mora returns to discuss his experience at Roma. The Portuguese attacking midfielder, interviewed by Canal 11, recounted his first months in the capital, focusing on his departure from Porto and his relationship with Paulo Dybala. The 2007-born player also discussed his goals with the Giallorossi: “Football changes very quickly. Now I want to have a good season at Roma. I made my Champions League debut, which was
  
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• Liverpool agree genius deal to sign next Roberto Firmino

  24-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool agree genius deal to sign next Roberto FirminoThe Reds have agreed to sign a player who can follow in the footsteps of their former Brazilian. Roberto Firmino remains one of the most underappreciated club icons of recent memory.The Brazilian never seemed interested in chasing the spotlight or soaking up the acclaim of the Anfield crowd. Instead, he was the perfect cog in Jurgen Klopp’s machine, quietly keeping everything ticking while providing the energy and intelligence that al
  
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• Man Utd selling Old Trafford turf cubes for £125

  24-09-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have played at Old Trafford since 1910 [Getty Images]Manchester United are selling pieces of their Old Trafford pitch for £125 each.The initiative was announced the same day that the club reported that overall debt remains more than £1bn.The first batch put on sale has already sold out. While United recorded a record revenue of £677.6m and a £22.6m operating profit for 2025-26, they had a pre-tax loss of £43m.The 13-time Premier League champions al
  
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• Alarm at Real Madrid, Konaté leaves the France camp injured 🚑

  24-09-2026 09:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alarm at Real Madrid, Konaté leaves the France camp injured 🚑A bad spell for national teams during this international break. Real Madrid center-back, Ibrahima Konaté, has had to leave the France national team camp after suffering a knee injury. The medical staff of the French side confirmed the defender’s physical discomfort after carrying out precautionary medical tests. The player felt pain in the joint during the latest training sessions under the orders of Zinedin
  
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• Xavi praises Hansi Flick’s Barcelona and picks his Ballon d’Or favourite: ‘We also did our bit to help this generation’

  24-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xavi praises Hansi Flick’s Barcelona and picks his Ballon d’Or favourite: ‘We also did our bit to help this generation’Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has praised the work being done by Hansi Flick while reflecting on the role his own coaching spell played in developing the generation now driving the club forward.Speaking to SPORT after taking charge of the Netherlands national team, Xavi discussed Barcelona’s current progress, the emergence of players such
  
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• Report: Chelsea considering moves for two Premier League stars

  24-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea considering moves for two Premier League starsChelsea transfer news: Alex Scott and Adam Wharton emerge as leading January midfield targetsChelsea are already looking closely at their midfield options ahead of the January window, with internal discussions centring on two highly-rated English talents, Alex Scott and Adam Wharton. According to Caught Offside, both players remain firmly under consideration as the club weighs whether to move in mid-season or hold fire until next summ
  
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• Former Real Madrid midfielder rules out Bernabeu return after stunning start: ‘Not thinking about it’

  24-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid midfielder rules out Bernabeu return after stunning start: ‘Not thinking about it’Real Madrid’s academy, La Fabrica, may not produce players for the first team on a regular basis, but many talents go on to make a name for themselves elsewhere in Europe.Nico Paz is the obvious success story, and his growth at Como has been a joy to watch, but there are other lesser-known examples like Chema Andres.The academy graduate made an impression at Stuttgart in the Bun
  
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• 🥐 Aguirre returns, boundless talent... Thursday's 5️⃣ stories

  24-09-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Aguirre returns, boundless talent... Thursday's 5️⃣ storiesThe football day on September 24 comes packed with big names and major news on the benches and in sporting management. From the return of a legendary coach to LALIGA to institutional clashes, as well as the Spanish national team’s youth system and moves in international football, we review the five big talking points from the sports front pages.Javier Aguirre, to Valencia CF’s rescueValencia CF has offi
  
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• Liverpool legend confirms he almost joined Everton in bargain deal

  24-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend confirms he almost joined Everton in bargain dealAndy Robertson Reveals Everton Move That Could Have Changed Liverpool HistoryAndy Robertson’s Liverpool career will be remembered for trophies, relentless running and a remarkable rise from the lower reaches of Scottish football to the summit of the European game. Yet one decision involving £750,000 could have rewritten the entire story.Speaking on Stick To Football, Robertson revealed that Everton attempted to sign hi
  
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• Hibs impressed by Reedijk in manager search - gossip

  24-09-2026 08:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hibs nearing a decision on new coach as Rangers star admits he was ready to move on over the summer...Hibernian are closing in on a new manager after a final round of in-person interviews, with Dutchman Marink Reedijk, 34, emerging as a leading contender. (Edinburgh Evening News)Inter Turku manager Vesa Vasara is unlikely to leave the Finnish club to take over at Hibernian. (Hibs Observer - subscription required)Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin says he was "mentally ready to leave
  
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• Official | Manchester United’s Leny Yoro handed maiden senior France call-up as Ibrahima Konaté pulls out

  24-09-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Manchester United’s Leny Yoro handed maiden senior France call-up as Ibrahima Konaté pulls outManchester United centre-back Leny Yoro (20) has been called up by France national team manager Zinédine Zidane at the 11th hour, the French FA has announced. This the former Lille OSC defender’s maiden senior France call-up. The 20-year-old replaces Real Madrid centre-back Ibrahima Konaté within Zindane’s squad. The Real Madrid defender had to pull out
  
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