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• Davidson's US Shrewsbury takeover involves Friedel

  11-09-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shrewsbury first made their home at Oteley Road in 2007[Rex]Former USA international goalkeeper Brad Friedel has emerged as part of the American group, led by Miami-based Scott Davidson, lining up to take over struggling League Two club Shrewsbury Town.BBC Shropshire report that the group is fronted by prospective owner Davidson, a 58-year-old American who made his money in real estate. He already has a foot in British football, having been a director of The Spartans, the upwardly mobile Scottis
  
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• Gray on fan frustration, facing adversity & Hampden target

  11-09-2026 16:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibs boss David Gray has been speaking to the media before Saturday's League Cup quarter-final at Ross County (15:00 BST).Here are the main lines:Gray, who is under increasing pressure after three defeats in four, says he understands the "frustration and the noise" from the fans but won't allow it to "distract me in any way".The Hibs boss knows it's all about results and says: "Even if I'd won three or four games in a row, I'd still put pressure on myself to be better every day."Gray Having "bee
  
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• Andrews on team news, Thiago and Schade contract

  11-09-2026 16:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium (kick-off 15:00).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Andrews confirmed Nathan Collins won't be involved "this side of the international break" after picking up a calf injury. He also said Mathias Jensen is "doing well" but won't be available for the trip to Bournemouth, adding: "Realistically, he won't be involved next weekend, I don't think. We'll
  
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• Monaco’s Mamadou Coulibaly and Jordan Teze to miss Strasbourg game

  11-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco’s Mamadou Coulibaly and Jordan Teze to miss Strasbourg gameFilipe Luís has confirmed that Jordan Teze and Mamadou Coulibaly will miss AS Monaco’s trip to face RC Strasbourg Alsace.Teze, Luís has revealed, was playing with “pain” and so the decision has been taken to give him some rest in order to recover. The suggestion is that he will also miss the game against RC Lens in order to give him some respite. The international duty will also give the Dutch
  
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• Fabrizio Romano shares what Liverpool are really thinking about Ronald Araujo

  11-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano shares what Liverpool are really thinking about Ronald AraujoRonald Araujo, Liverpool and the Right-Back Question Growing Bigger by the WeekRonald Araujo’s start at Liverpool has quickly shifted the conversation from short-term cover to something far more interesting. After only a handful of appearances, the Uruguay international has brought aggression, personality and reliability to a side that needed certainty at right-back, and that early impression is beginning to matte
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score Prediction

  11-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score PredictionTottenham vs Everton Preview: Spurs Search for First Goal as Everton Arrive UnbeatenThree games into the Premier League season and Tottenham have a basic problem, they still have not scored. Money has been spent, expectations were raised, and the return so far is two defeats, one draw and a place in the bottom three. That 0-0 at Nottingham Forest stopped the immediate bleeding after losses to Brentford and Newcastl
  
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• Barcelona raise Hamza Abdelkarim’s release clause tenfold after contract renewal

  11-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona raise Hamza Abdelkarim’s release clause tenfold after contract renewalBarcelona have moved to protect Hamza Abdelkarim after outside interest in the young striker prompted the club to strengthen his new contract.As part of the deal, as reported by SPORT, the Egyptian’s release clause has jumped from €15 million to €150 million.The change is part of a massive improvement to Abdelkarim’s terms, with the teenager also receiving a significant salary increase, as
  
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• Amorim: Pulisic is ‘upset’, Gattuso an ‘example’ for Milan

  11-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim: Pulisic is ‘upset’, Gattuso an ‘example’ for MilanRuben Amorim admits Christian Pulisic is ‘upset’ but the USMNT star will get minutes against Lazio tomorrow and describes Gennaro Gattuso as an ‘example’ for his Milan side: ‘We’ve missed that passion in recent years.’Milan coach Amorim previewed Saturday’s Serie A clash against Lazio at a press conference on Friday.“Lazio are a team that has a lot of pace. They
  
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• Alonso on Caicedo fitness, ownership and Neto

  11-09-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Hull at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 15:00).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Moises Caicedo is not available for this weekend's match: "Let's see for Brentford, but it's not the moment to take the risk with him. Not yet."Fellow midfielder Jordan Henderson is in the same position, with the 36-year-old not ready to be involved this weekend but Alonso "hopes" he can be for the next game
  
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• Hull fined £30k & bans issued over Chelsea chant

  11-09-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Members of the crowd were warned to stop discriminatory chanting during Hull City's FA Cup defeat by Chelsea [Getty Images]Hull City have been fined £30,000 over discriminatory chanting during their 4-0 FA Cup defeat by Chelsea in February.The club is now urging supporters not to engage in the same chant when they face the Blues in the Premier League on Saturday.And it revealed three supporters had been banned for "a minimum of three years" following February's game at the MKM Stadium.Thre
  
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• Burnley's Vardy could feature at Swansea

  11-09-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamie Vardy is set to be part of the Burnley squad for the first time on Saturday.The former England international signed for the Clarets on Sunday after Zian Flemming was sold to Ipswich Town.The 39-year-old travelled with the Burnley team to Wrexham on Tuesday but was not included in the matchday 20 and watched the 1-1 draw from the stands.Vardy has not played a competitive match since May with former club Cremonese but has trained this week in preparation for the game at Swansea City (15:00 B
  
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• 'The time pressure is far reduced' - Evans on Farke contract

  11-09-2026 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans says the club and boss Daniel Farke are "on the same page" as they look to agree a new contract.Farke, who guided Leeds to a 14th-placed Premier League finish and an FA Cup semi-final last season, after winning promotion from the Championship in 2024-25, is in the final year of his current deal.The Whites have taken five points from three league games this campaign, and Evans said the German had done "a fantastic job"."As far as the contr
  
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• 🤔 5️⃣ questions on Serie A matchday 4: Juve, top spot 👀

  11-09-2026 15:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤔 5️⃣ questions on Serie A matchday 4: Juve, top spot 👀The fourth round of Serie A is coming up, the first after the Champions League. The Italian sides’ record in Europe has not been the best (just one win, one draw and two defeats), but the level of the opposition still has to be taken into account.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!The two defeats — Inter and Napoli — did lose,
  
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• O'Neill on Baur fitness, police visit & 'strange' setting

  11-09-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin O'Neill has been speaking to media before Celtic visit Glasgow rivals Rangers on Sunday in the League Cup quarter-finals (12:00 BST).Here are the key lines from the Celtic boss:O'Neill eased fears over the fitness of midfielder Mika Baur, who missed training on Friday. "He's fine. He is actually fine. He just picked up a bit of a knock but will be available to train tomorrow. He's okay," says the Celtic boss.It will be "strange" for Celtic to have no away fans, with O'Neill adding: "I alw
  
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• Neto signs new Chelsea deal

  11-09-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has signed a contract extension on improved terms until 2032.The 26-year-old Portugal international has featured regularly under new manager Xabi Alonso, operating as a wing-back in the Spaniard's much-changed tactical system at Stamford Bridge.Neto described signing a new deal as an "unbelievable moment" and added: "I feel at home here. I feel like I want to achieve more things here.""I'm really excited because I think we can achieve a lot of things toget
  
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• Barcelona summer signing Gabriel Jesus starts Brazil comeback push after goal vs Feyenoord

  11-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona summer signing Gabriel Jesus starts Brazil comeback push after goal vs FeyenoordGabriel Jesus has wasted little time making his presence felt at Barcelona, and his first goal for the club could now give him an opportunity to revive another ambition: returning to the Brazil national team.According to SPORT, the Brazilian striker is beginning to put pressure on Carlo Ancelotti with his performances for Barça. His involvement has been limited so far under Hansi Flick, but he h
  
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• Christian Pulisic 'upset' with AC Milan playing time as Ruben Amorim says USMNT star 'very important'

  11-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AC Milan boss Ruben Amorim says an 'upset' Christian Pulisic will make his season debut this weekend but it won't be as a starter.Pulisic was injured in the United States' final World Cup game and then picked up a knock on his first day of club training, and the 27-year-old has been an unused sub in Milan's first three Serie A games. He's not happy about that.MORE — Serie A schedule, scores| Ranking Ballon d’Or favoritesThe 27-year-old has been one of Milan's best players over the pa
  
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• Mourinho compares Mbappe and Vini Jr to fruit trees after boos

  11-09-2026 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe scored Real Madrid's opening goal against Inter Milan on Tuesday [Getty Images]Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has compared Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr to fruit trees in defending the pair after they were booed by their own fans this week. Mbappe moved joint-fifth in the list of all-time list of Champions League scorers when he netted the opener in a 2-1 victory against Inter Milan on Tuesday.But both the Frenchman and Brazilian Vinicius Jr were subjected to jeers from the home su
  
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• PSG director given one match ban after Lille incident

  11-09-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG director given one match ban after Lille incidentPSG sporting director Luis Campos has been given a stadium ban by the French football federation after an incident in the draw against Lille.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 sporting director Luis Campos has been given a one match stadium ban by the French football federation after a touchline run-in with Lille staff members
  
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• Manchester United vs Manchester City predicted lineups, possible XIs, team news ahead of Manchester derby

  11-09-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Manchester derby has gone back and forth the past few seasons, and Manchester United want to be the first rival to secure back-to-back wins in the series since March 2024.Manchester City are 2W-1D-3L in that span, having lost this fixture at Old Trafford in January to hand Michael Carrick a dream debut as interim manager of United.MORE — Manchester derby could set tone for power shiftThat City was.... pretty shorthanded. Pep Guardiola rolled out a back line of Rico Lewis, Abdukodir Khu
  
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• Declan Rice gives fitness update after recent hamstring issue

  11-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice gives fitness update after recent hamstring issueDeclan Rice has admitted his injury issues were affecting him over the summer at the World Cup, but his post-tournament rest has really helped.Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty ImagesDeclan Rice has started four of Arsenal’s five matches so far this season, after coming off the bench in the Community Shield win over Manchester City.But the prospect of Rice playing such a significant early role in Arsenal’s season seemed to be in s
  
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• Why is Ekitike in Liverpool's Champions league squad?

  11-09-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Liverpool's inclusion of the injured Hugo Ekitike in their Champions League squad has been the subject of several questions sent in via our Ask Me Anything form for the Reds.Like Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley, there is hope that Ekitike will be on course to play a role later in the league phase of the Champions League.Ekitike's return date from the Achilles injury he sustained in April is unclear but the France forward is aiming to return to training before the end of the year.In the pre
  
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• Exclusive: Barcelona decide next step for Hamza Abdelkarim after Gabriel Jesus’ arrival

  11-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Barcelona decide next step for Hamza Abdelkarim after Gabriel Jesus’ arrivalAccording to information exclusively provided to Barça Universal by Adrian Sanchez, we can reveal that Barcelona have decided that Hamza Abdelkarim should continue developing with Barça Atlètic despite the Egyptian striker remaining involved with Hansi Flick’s first-team group.The 19-year-old had forced his way into the conversation during pre-season, scoring four goals to fini
  
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• Fabrizio Romano provides update on Alexis Mac Allister’s future at Liverpool

  11-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano provides update on Alexis Mac Allister’s future at LiverpoolAlexis Mac Allister, Liverpool Future and Why 2027 Could Become a Key Contract DecisionQuestions around the Caught Offside report on Alexis Mac Allister’s future have gathered pace after his latest media comments, yet the current position appears relatively clear. Liverpool’s midfielder remains settled at Anfield, with no desire to force a move, even though interest and background noise surfaced during
  
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• Report: Leeds United interested in move for 18-year-old wonderkid

  11-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Leeds United interested in move for 18-year-old wonderkidLeeds United Tracking Julian Hall as 49ers Weigh Future Move for New York Red Bulls TalentLeeds United are understood to be among the clubs keeping a close eye on New York Red Bulls forward Julian Hall, with the 18-year-old continuing to build a reputation as one of the most exciting young attacking prospects in MLS. According to TeamTalk, Hall remains firmly in the thinking at Elland Road even after committing to a new long-term d
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Rayo Vallecano | La Liga MD 5

  11-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Rayo Vallecano | La Liga MD 5Real Madrid are back in action tomorrow in La Liga as they take on Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu on Matchday 5.The Merengues will be eager to bounce back to winning ways in the competition after losing to Real Betis in their previous league fixture.The 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League earlier this week will provide a confidence boost as they get set to face Rayo, who are currently 14th in th
  
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• Stevenage goals a case for VAR - Luton coach Powell

  11-09-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luton Town assistant manager Chris Powell believes the two contentious goals they conceded against Stevenage serve as "a case for VAR" in League One.Hatters boss Jack Wilshere was sent off after protesting that Stevenage's opener in their 2-1 win should have been ruled out for a foul on Liam Walsh before Dan Kemp opened the scoring at Broadhall Way.Luton - who have now won two, drawn two and lost two of their first six league games - were further incensed by what Powell described as a "clear off
  
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• Elliot reiterates Carlisle's title ambitions

  11-09-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rob Elliot joined Carlisle as manager in May[Shutterstock]Carlisle United boss Rob Elliot has reiterated his ambition to win the National League title and insists he would not be at the club without belief in their promotion drive.The Cumbrians have had a mixed start to the season with two wins from their first six games but Elliot believes performances have shown the potential within his squad.Carlisle conceded two late goals to lose to league leaders Boreham Wood last weekend but Elliot saw en
  
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• Schalke, Elversberg and Paderborn: Can the Bundesliga’s promoted clubs survive in 2026/27?

  11-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Schalke, Elversberg and Paderborn: Can the Bundesliga’s promoted clubs survive in 2026/27?Three clubs arrive in the Bundesliga from the second division for the 2026/27 season, but their routes back to the top flight could hardly be more different. Schalke return as 2. Bundesliga champions, Elversberg completed another remarkable chapter in their rapid rise by finishing second, while Paderborn defeated Wolfsburg in the promotion/relegation play-off.Recent history provides all three with som
  
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• Real Madrid superstar’s impending renewal will take him on same salary as Vinicius – report

  11-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar’s impending renewal will take him on same salary as Vinicius – reportReal Madrid have started discussions over a new contract for Jude Bellingham, with journalist Jorge Picon reporting that the club intends to place the midfielder on the same salary level as Vinicius Jr.Bellingham is already tied to Madrid until 2029, having signed a six-year agreement when he arrived from Borussia Dortmund. But the club has no intention of simply waiting for that deal to run do
  
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