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• Conte's shadow over Spalletti? 😱 Spence back, Fiorentina coup 🔥

  15-09-2026 17:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conte's shadow over Spalletti? 😱 Spence back, Fiorentina coup 🔥With the Serie A round over, it’s now time for the Europa League, which kicks off tomorrow. Milan will be in action (against Benfica) and Juventus too (on Thursday, against Dutch side NEC). Inter and Roma, meanwhile, are beginning preparations for Saturday’s head-to-head clash, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Olimpico.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.9
  
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• Confirmed: Two Real Madrid stars in Spain squad for UEFA Nations League games

  18-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Two Real Madrid stars in Spain squad for UEFA Nations League gamesWorld Champions Spain are in action this month for the first time since lifting the World Cup in the summer as they begin their UEFA Nations League campaign.La Roja, led by manager Luis de la Fuente, will take on England, Croatia (twice), and Czechia in the three-week international break which will get underway after this weekend.And, the Spain boss has announced the squad list of players who will be at his disposal for
  
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• 'The whole thing still seems surreal for fans'

  18-09-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"From -17 to Europe", read a flag in the away end at the Anoeta Stadium.As Bournemouth embarked on the first European campaign in the club's 127-year history, it served as a reminder of just how far they have come.But a 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad in their Europa League opener shows they are not ready to stop there.For the vast majority of fans celebrating a famous victory on Thursday, the whole thing still seems surreal.Just 18 years ago, the club was on the brink. A 10-point ded
  
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• Mousinho spinning plates as tough games approach

  18-09-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The Championship is relentless. Every player and manager will tell you that and in many ways they are right.Portsmouth's schedule so far though hasn't been.The strange Wolves postponement means they've had just one midweek match so far. Now they have three weeks off with only four players likely to be away on international duty.Pompey have used 28 players already this season. Only three players have started each league game and only seven have completed 90 minutes more than once in the Cham
  
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• 🤩 No children for once! Top-flight club's special pre-match act

  18-09-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤩 No children for once! Top-flight club's special pre-match actNormally, we’re used to seeing young people walk onto the pitch with the pros before kickoff. Week after week, little dreams come true that way.But it doesn’t always have to be children and teenagers. That’s exactly what an initiative in Spain, which regularly takes place there, proves. At La Liga club Real Betis, older people are given the honor of walking into the stadium with the stars.Yesterday, it was t
  
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• Tuchel names England squad with Palmer & Alexander-Arnold selected

  18-09-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England squad announcement: See the full squad named by Thomas Tuchel for the Nations League fixtures in September and OctoberCole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold return to the squad after missing the World Cup, but there's Phil Foden misses out againLiverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott are handed their first proper senior international call-ups - among those called up who didn't make the World Cup squadWe will hear from Tuchel at 11:00 BST, which we will bring
  
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• Confirmed: Seven Barcelona stars called up by Spain for Nations League matches

  18-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Seven Barcelona stars called up by Spain for Nations League matchesAfter being crowned the world champions in the summer, Spain are back in action for the first time as they get the UEFA Nations League underway later this month.Ahead of the three-week international break, during which La Roja will play four matches, manager Luis de la Fuente has announced the squad list of players called up to represent the national team.And, as one would have expected, there is a large representation
  
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• 3 injured Arsenal players could return vs Brighton

  18-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  3 injured Arsenal players could return vs BrightonMikel Arteta has provided a positive injury update ahead of Arsenal’s match away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, suggesting three injured players could return.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal are facing somewhat of a defensive injury crisis at the moment, with William Saliba, Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Jurrien Timber, and Piero Hincapie all missing the midweek League Cup match against Ipswich Town.Timber was likely just rested, h
  
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• 🚨 Spain: world champions squad for the next international break

  18-09-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Spain: world champions squad for the next international breakThe reigning world champions are back.This Friday at noon, Luis de la Fuente unveiled his first squad as world champion.The Spanish players selected for the September-October international break are now known.Not called up for the World Cup, Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has been rewarded for his strong start to the season and is included in this squad.After missing the World Cup, Fermín López also makes his
  
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• Huijsen and Fermín return to Spain squad with big surprises 🇪🇸

  18-09-2026 11:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Huijsen and Fermín return to Spain squad with big surprises 🇪🇸Luis de la Fuente has officially announced the Spain national team squad ahead of the upcoming international fixtures. The list stands out for its mix of highly anticipated returns to the group setup and new faces making a strong impact on the national scene.Among the main new developments are the returns of Dean Huijsen and Fermín López. Both players are back in the coach’s plans after overc
  
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• Marseille’s CEO: ‘Those who think that OM are immortal because it’s OM are mistaken.’

  18-09-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille’s CEO: ‘Those who think that OM are immortal because it’s OM are mistaken.’Olympique de Marseille are in a difficult financial situation and the club’s CEO, Stéphane Richard, who joined the club earlier this year, is not looking to hide the gravity of the situation. Marseille were at considerable risk of expulsion from European competition this summer. However, UEFA allowed the Ligue 1 club to honour their UEFA Europa League qualification on the con
  
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• Gabriel to miss Man Utd's PL2 game

  18-09-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]JJ Gabriel will not be involved in Manchester United's Premier League 2 encounter with Brentford at Leigh Sports Village on Friday evening.The 15-year-old has scored in both of United's matches in the competition this season. He marked his debut at that level by lifting the ball over the Ipswich goalkeeper from 20 yards on 24 August, before brilliantly turning inside the penalty area, beating a man, and applying the finish in a 4-1 win over Leicester seven days later.It was those g
  
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• Confirmed: Two Real Madrid stars in England squad for Nations League fixtures as Trent returns

  18-09-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Two Real Madrid stars in England squad for Nations League fixtures as Trent returnsWith the first international break of the 2026/27 season almost here, national team managers have been announcing the squads for the three-week window during which they will play three to four matches.The England national team will be involved in the UEFA Nations League, and manager Thomas Tuchel has released the squad list, with two Real Madrid stars included.Indeed, Jude Bellingham, who has been a per
  
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• Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer recalled by England as Thomas Tuchel snubs Man City star

  18-09-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have been recalled to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel for the nation’s first internationals since the World Cup.The pair were notable omissions from the 26-man World Cup squad that travelled to the United States in the summer. Palmer was snubbed by Tuchel after an injury-hampered 2025/26 resulted in a downturn in performance, while former Liverpool player Alexander-Arnold was overlooked as a result of perceived defensive frailties. However, the Che
  
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• Liverpool star named in England’s full squad for Nations League

  18-09-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star named in England’s full squad for Nations LeagueRio Ngumoha earns England call-up as Tuchel recalls Trent Alexander-ArnoldRio Ngumoha has earned a place in England’s Nations League squad, giving the Liverpool winger an opportunity to make his competitive international debut during the forthcoming four-match window.Thomas Tuchel has also recalled Trent Alexander-Arnold, bringing a familiar face back into the England group as the national team resumes competitive action.
  
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• Lorient rejected chance to sign former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial

  18-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lorient rejected chance to sign former Manchester United forward Anthony MartialFC Lorient rejected the chance to sign former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial (30) this summer, as sporting director Laurent Koscielny told Ouest-France.The former France international is currently a free agent. His last stint came in Mexico with CF Monterrey. He has been searching for a new club and a report from Foot Mercato suggests that he could be set to pitch up at Malaga in La Liga. However, prior to
  
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• Crawley boss calls for fan backing on Grimsby trip

  18-09-2026 11:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colin Kazim-Richards' side were booed off the pitch in their 3-1 defeat by Cheltenham [Shutterstock]Crawley Town head coach Colin Kazim-Richards has called on fans to back his squad when they face a near 480-mile round trip to Grimsby on Saturday.Kazim-Richards' side are without a win in four League Two games and were booed off the pitch after a 3-1 home defeat by Cheltenham last weekend.He said it was "understandable" if fans were not able to make it to Lincolnshire due to the cost of travel, b
  
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• Désiré Doué handed PSG contract extension offer

  18-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Désiré Doué handed PSG contract extension offerParis Saint-Germain are in the process of tying down their key players to new contracts, and Désiré Doué is the latest to receive an extension proposal from the European champions, as per a report from L’Équipe. PSG are also in advanced talks with Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia regarding new deals. The former’s extension is set to be officialised. He is expected to
  
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• Is calm Carrick getting flustered?

  18-09-2026 11:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United boss Michael Carrick likes to project a calm persona.It is one of the reasons why he was an attractive option to step into the head coach role on a temporary basis following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim in January.He said he was "not bothered" by the pressure coming on him following the 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat by Brighton on Wednesday.What he definitely is bothered about is the fact United have lost their past two games in alarming fashion, have only collected fou
  
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• Wilson 'loving it' amid Hearts goals and Scotland recall

  18-09-2026 11:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Wilson is "loving it" after putting a difficult start to the season behind him to win his place back not only in Hearts' starting line-up but also in the Scotland squad.The 19-year striker, who already has two Scotland caps, was named in new head coach Sebastian Pocognoli's first squad earlier this week having missed out on this summer's World Cup finals."It's been a while actually since I was properly in the last one, it was last summer, so I'm looking forward to being back around the gro
  
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• 5 Arsenal players named in England squad

  18-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  5 Arsenal players named in England squadThomas Tuchel has named his England squad for the upcoming international break, with five Arsenal players set for involvement.Photo by Luke Hales/Getty ImagesArsenal are set for a longer-than-usual international break this month, with the old September and October breaks combining into one this season.England will play four matches over the new extended break, all in the Nations League. They’ll kick things off against World Cup winners Spain on Satur
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Thomas Tuchel names England squad for mammoth international break

  18-09-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Thomas Tuchel names England squad for mammoth international breakThomas Tuchel has named his first England squad since the 2026 World Cup, with Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold among the notable inclusions for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.The 27-man squad was announced on Friday morning ahead of four matches against Spain, Czechia and Croatia during an extended international window. England begin their campaign against world champions Spain at Wembley on Septemb
  
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• Marseille manager Bruno Genesio: ‘These aren’t the best moments of my career.’

  18-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille manager Bruno Genesio: ‘These aren’t the best moments of my career.’The defeat against Besiktas on Thursday night (4-1) was the fourth in a row in all competitions for Olympique de Marseille. The positive start to the season, a 4-0 win over RC Strasbourg Alsace on the opening day, is now a distant memory for OM and Bruno Genesio.Les Phocéens have since lost to AS Monaco, Paris FC, and Stade Rennais in the league, and a defeat in Turkiye last night ensured a los
  
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• Gills' Ainsworth praises 'surprise package' Dobbs

  18-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Logan Dobbs has started five of Gillingham's six league matches this season [Getty Images]Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has praised the form of defender Logan Dobbs, describing him as a "surprise package".Dobbs, 19, has started all but one league match so far this season and scored his first senior goal for the Gills on Saturday when he headed home the first in a 2-0 win against Tranmere.Ainsworth told BBC Radio Kent: "Logan Dobbs has been a surprise package for me this year."With the loss
  
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• Atlético CEO proposes 31 or 32-match LaLiga player limit

  18-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético CEO proposes 31 or 32-match LaLiga player limitMiguel Ángel Gil Marín has put a concrete proposal to UEFA aimed at easing football’s overloaded calendar: capping the number of Liga matches an individual player can be available for across a 38-game season. Atlético de Madrid’s CEO outlined the idea at the World Football Summit, held before the Metropolitano hosted Atlético’s match against Osasuna.Gil Marín’s proposed Liga
  
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• Report: Chelsea eyeing €80m move for La Liga forward

  18-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea eyeing €80m move for La Liga forwardChelsea Transfer Interest in Nico Williams Remains Alive as Athletic Club Stand FirmChelsea continue to be associated with a move for Nico Williams, with fresh reporting from Fichajes indicating that the Spain international remains under consideration at Stamford Bridge. The headline figure being discussed is around €80 million, although there is still no indication that a formal bid has been lodged with Athletic Club.That distinction
  
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• Former Premier League defender slams Liverpool duo

  18-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Premier League defender slams Liverpool duoLiverpool Full-Back Problem Under Spotlight After Richard Dunne VerdictLiverpool’s issues are not hard to identify. They are visible in transition, obvious in open spaces and repeatedly exposed when games become stretched. Richard Dunne, speaking to Liverpool.com via OLBG, has gone straight to the point, and he has singled out the full-back positions as a core reason why Liverpool are falling short.The names in focus are Jeremie Frimpong an
  
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• Ramsey out for six weeks as Burnley face 'must-win game'

  18-09-2026 10:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley boss Nicky Hayen admits Saturday's Championship meeting with Derby County is a "must-win game" but they will have to do it without midfielder Aaron Ramsey."Aaron Ramsey is out for six weeks with his hamstring so it's another one on the list but we have to look for solutions. It is a pull on his hamstring," Hayen told BBC Radio Lancashire.Burnley are bottom of the Championship without a win and have not tasted victory in a league game since beating Crystal Palace in the Premier League in
  
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• Criticism 'normal' after poor start - Man Utd's Olid

  18-09-2026 10:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olid joined Manchester United from Scottish side Hearts in the summer [Getty Images]Manchester United manager Eva Olid says it is "normal" to expect "constructive criticism" following their poor start to the Women's Super League campaign.Olid took over as manager in the summer after the departure of Marc Skinner and has suffered defeats in her opening two WSL matches.Their 2-1 loss at London City Lionesses on the opening day of the season was followed by a 5-0 thrashing at home to rivals Chelsea
  
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• Celtic fans fear derby 'nightmare' after 'appalling' Euro defeat

  18-09-2026 10:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views after Celtic begin their Europa League campaign with a 3-1 home defeat by Ferencvaros.Here are some of your comments:Patrick: Can't say I'm surprised. This is beginning to look like the Covid season where we lost everything. Something needs to change and the answer can't just be to sack the manager, because then what? Must focus on the weekend, Celtic can't lose three games in a week, twice to the Rangers!Reids: Very poor from Celtic. Got a lift from summer signings
  
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