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• England & Spain name XIs for headline Nations League clash

  26-09-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England & Spain name XIs for headline Nations League clashTwo of the world's footballing powerhouses come to grips at Wembley this evening, as England and Spain get underway in the UEFA Nations League.
  World Cup holders La Roja look to continue on their path of dominance in the wake of a successful summer across the Atlantic, with Luis de la Fuente's outfit coming in as the favorites of what is a very difficult Group A.As for Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions, England go again in the wake of
  
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• Report: Arsenal ready to push hard to sign Bundesliga midfielder

  27-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal ready to push hard to sign Bundesliga midfielderArsenal transfer interest grows in Ibrahim Maza as Tottenham join raceArsenal have accelerated their checks on Ibrahim Maza, with the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder emerging as one of the more intriguing young names on the market ahead of a potential future move. According to TeamTalk, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have both intensified their interest in the 20-year-old, while several other Premier League clubs continue to monitor his
  
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• 🤯 Is it a record? Club unveil shirt with absurd number of sponsors

  27-09-2026 17:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Is it a record? Club unveil shirt with absurd number of sponsorsAdvertise here. And here. And here. And here... El Nacional, from Ecuador, has launched a jersey with an unbelievable 148 SPONSORS.The club is going through a financial crisis. That’s why, in August, it launched a campaign putting several spots on the jersey up for sale.Anyone could take part, from fans to companies. The sponsorship packages ranged from 250 dollars (R$ 1,297) to 500 dollars (R$ 2,595).So, is your tea
  
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• Totti: ‘I would have liked to play with Ronaldo, Il Fenomeno, I would have made him score 3 times as many goals’

  27-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Totti: ‘I would have liked to play with Ronaldo, Il Fenomeno, I would have made him score 3 times as many goals’Francesco Totti has marked his 50th birthday by looking back across his career, and named the one team-mate he wishes he had been given.Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Roma legend was asked who he would most like to have played alongside.“Ronaldo, Il Fenomeno. I would have made him score three times the goals he already scored. We would have
  
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• Just in: Barcelona defender withdrawn from Spain camp following fresh discomfort

  27-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Barcelona defender withdrawn from Spain camp following fresh discomfortJust days into the international break, it appears Barcelona have already found their first casualty in the form of Eric Garcia.Garcia was one of many Barcelona players who were part of the Spain camp for the ongoing international break.However, the defender has been released from the Spain camp and is set to return to Barcelona.What happened to Garcia?Eric Garcia is set to return to Barcelona early. (Photo by Alex C
  
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• 🔄 Official: Eric García leaves Spain camp, Le Normand goes

  27-09-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔄 Official: Eric García leaves Spain camp, Le Normand goesThe Spanish National Team has confirmed that Eric García is leaving the training camp due to injury.The Barça defender had to leave the warm-up through injury and is returning to Barcelona with his club.Robin Le Normand will replace him.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• 🔄 Official: Eric García leaves Spain camp, Le Normand called up

  27-09-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔄 Official: Eric García leaves Spain camp, Le Normand called upThe Spanish National Team has confirmed that Eric García is leaving the training camp due to injury.The Barcelona defender had to leave the warm-up because of an injury and is returning to Barcelona to rejoin his club.He will be replaced by Robin Le Normand.The Atlético Madrid center-back has always had Luis de la Fuente’s trust, but his underwhelming performances cost him a place at the World Cup.N
  
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• Tartan Army give Pocognoli cautious welcome

  27-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sebastien Pocognoli, his players and much of the media saw enough in Saturday's Nations League opener in Slovenia to remain positive after the new head coach's debut in charge despite the goalless draw.On BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound, former internationals Callum Davidson, Willie Miller and Michael Stewart voiced some words of caution, reserving judgement on the Belgian's system as he prepares for Switzerland's visit on Tuesday.But what of the Tartan Army? We asked for your views and here is
  
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• RTÉ explains decision for reduced coverage of Republic of Ireland v Israel in Nations League

  27-09-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Republic of Ireland vs Israel in the Nations League will have reduced coverage with the national broadcaster with the build-up making it one of the world’s most controversial fixtures. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side are in Debrecen, Hungary for their away game against Israel before a home game in Serbia next Sunday. After calls to boycott both fixtures against a country found by the United Nations independent international commission of committing genocide in Gaza, the game will go a
  
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• Official: Parma part ways with head coach Carlos Cuesta

  27-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Parma part ways with head coach Carlos CuestaParma have parted company with Carlos Cuesta, announcing the decision on Sunday during the international break and just days after a league win.In a statement, the club said the split followed internal discussions and came down to a disagreement over direction rather than results.“Parma Calcio 1913 announces that Carlos Cuesta is no longer the coach of the men’s first team,” it read.“Following internal discussions bet
  
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• Napoli’s Scott McTominay set for return after international break

  27-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli’s Scott McTominay set for return after international breakAs reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Scott McTominay has began individual training back at Castel Volturno, with Napoli aiming to see him back on the pitch soon after the ongoing international break.The Scotsman is returning from a corrective ablation surgery he underwent in Manchester to treat an arrhythmia detected earlier this month.If all goes to plan, the 29-year-old could be back in action as soon as Napoli’s f
  
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• Presidents Cup Sunday results: U.S. tries to rally, cut into Internationals' lead as singles play begins

  27-09-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jackson Koivun, Scottie Scheffler and the rest of the United States team headed into Sunday at the Presidents Cup three points behind their International rivals. (Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe United States faces a massive, virtually unprecedented challenge in this year’s Presidents Cup, needing a Sunday rally at Medinah Country Club to retain a Cup that the Americans have owned for almost the entire existence of the event. Prior to this
  
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• Premier League star breaks silence on failed Liverpool summer move

  27-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League star breaks silence on failed Liverpool summer moveYankuba Minteh Transfer Latest: Liverpool Interest Cools as Brighton Winger Focuses on ReturnLiverpool wanted Yankuba Minteh this summer. They did not get him. Brighton held their line, rejected two bids and that was that.After Liverpool missed out on other attacking targets, Minteh became a serious option. The 22-year-old winger had admirers at Anfield and the club pushed to find a deal. Brighton, though, set a price that Liverpo
  
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• Report: Newcastle United considering move to sign Ligue 1 defender

  27-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United considering move to sign Ligue 1 defenderNewcastle United Tracking Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal as Rennes Defender Draws Premier League InterestNewcastle United are closely monitoring Rennes centre-back Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, according to TeamTalk, with the Morocco international emerging as a serious name to watch as Premier League interest intensifies.The 20-year-old is described as a player firmly on Newcastle’s radar, with the report stating the club are “keepi
  
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• Jonathan David scores again as Juventus fans fear another Douglas Luiz situation

  27-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonathan David scores again as Juventus fans fear another Douglas Luiz situationJonathan David is enjoying one of the best runs of his career, and it is happening six weeks after Juventus decided they had seen enough.As noted by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Canadian has now scored in four consecutive matches after finding the net for Canada against Chile, adding to goals for Atletico Madrid against Real Sociedad, Osasuna and Real Madrid.It is a rare feat for him. David has managed three games in
  
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• Grassroots Football Technology in Practice What a Weekly Organiser Actually Needs

  27-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grassroots Football Technology in Practice What a Weekly Organiser Actually NeedsA grassroots football match begins long before kick-off. It starts with a message asking who is available, continues through late replies and last-minute withdrawals, and often ends with one person trying to build two fair teams while everyone else waits. For the players, it is a weekly game. For the organiser, it is a small but demanding operation. The best grassroots football technology should make that operation
  
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• ‘I love football; I’m not interested in politics’ – Manchester City midfielder Rayan Cherki on dreaming to win the Ballon d’Or

  27-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I love football; I’m not interested in politics’ – Manchester City midfielder Rayan Cherki on dreaming to win the Ballon d’OrKylian Mbappé (27), Lamine Yamal (19), Kvicha Kvaratshkelia (25) or Harry Kane (33). Not a day has gone by recently without the debate surrounding the Ballon d’Or filling the headlines of newspapers around the world. And everyone has given their own little interview, sprinkling their answers with carefully chosen phrases designed
  
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• Alexander Isak injury news: Latest update on Liverpool star after injury with Sweden

  27-09-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It feels like Alexander Isak can't quite catch a break with injuries and fitness and the latest injury news around him is not something Liverpool fans wanted to be reading over this international break. Isak scored in Sweden's 2-1 win against Romania on Friday but suffered an injury. Sweden boss Graham Potter has since confirmed that Isak has a thigh injury. Alexander Isak injury news, latest updatePotter confirmed more details on Isak's injury. "Isak has a minor thigh problem," Potter said. "It
  
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• Reedijk arrives at Hibs 'with no baggage' - Stewart

  27-09-2026 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marink Reedijk has joined Hibernian as manager [Getty Images]Michael Stewart believes Marink Reedijk's status as an "unknown quantity" means he takes on the Hibernian manager's job "with no baggage".The Dutchman, 34, left Belgium's Beveren earlier this year and replaces David Gray in the Easter Road dugout. Reedijk previously managed Anderlecht Futures."There's not going to be an opinion on the manager coming in," Stewart told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound."It's an unknown quantity. It's a man
  
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• Liverpool given injury scare as Alexander Isak leaves Sweden camp

  27-09-2026 16:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak is set to miss Sweden's remaining three Nations League group fixtures with a minor injury and will return to Liverpool, the Swedish Football Association said."He's got a small problem with his thigh. It's not a big one but because of the amount of games we've got in a small space of time, he won't be able to make those," Swedish coach Graham Potter told reporters on Sunday.The English coach described the setback as frustrating for the 27-year-old striker, who scored in Sweden's 2-
  
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• Fiorentina captain De Gea reacts to Man City charges: ‘How many league titles have I won then?’

  27-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina captain De Gea reacts to Man City charges: ‘How many league titles have I won then?’Fiorentina captain and former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has responded to Manchester City’s guilty verdict with a pointed question about his own trophy cabinet.Posting on X after Friday’s ruling, the Fiorentina goalkeeper wrote: “How many Premier League titles have I won then?”FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: David de Gea goalkeeper of ACF Fiorenti
  
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• Why Premier League faces uncertainty and chaos after Man City ruling

  27-09-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If you were getting the impression that the saga over Manchester City's 115 charges was almost over, think again.Two years and 10 days since the hearing began, and 1,329 days after City were charged, we now know a verdict has been reached, with the club guilty of the majority of financial rule breaches.That is not because the Premier League or Manchester City have told us - it is thanks to the Athletic finding out and breaking the story.BBC Sport was later told the verdict was sent during the we
  
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• Zinédine Zidane relies on Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga in France squad despite limited playing time

  27-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinédine Zidane relies on Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga in France squad despite limited playing timeHis inclusion in the France squad this September was by no means a foregone conclusion. Yet Eduardo Camavinga (23) is indeed present. Having not been selected by Didier Deschamps for this summer’s World Cup and fresh from a turbulent transfer window, during which his name was linked with rumours of a move away from Real Madrid, the midfielder has nevertheless found his way
  
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• Why Mancini left Romano on for 90 minutes for Italy against Belgium

  27-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Mancini left Romano on for 90 minutes for Italy against BelgiumAlessandro Romano’s first cap was a chastening one, but Roberto Mancini has no intention of discarding the Cagliari midfielder after 90 difficult minutes against Belgium.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the 20-year-old struggled to sleep afterwards and spent the following afternoon at the team hotel with his parents and girlfriend. “He is happy, but at the same time bitter about how things went,” those close t
  
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• Uefa Nations League today: How to watch Norway v Portugal, TV channels & live stream Sunday 27 September

  27-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norway’s Erling Haaland reacts during the Uefa Nations League group-stage match against Denmark at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo.Photograph: Marius Nordnes/Nordnes Foto/Getty ImagesTwo of the great centre forwards of the modern era will clash in Oslo, although Erling Haaland and Cristiano Ronaldo are at different stages of their respective careers. One is overshadowing the other right now.While Haaland bagged a brace in Norway’s 3-2 win over Denmark on Thursday, Ronaldo endured a frustrat
  
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• Report: Manchester United set to join the race for Premier League forward

  27-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United set to join the race for Premier League forwardKevin Schade Transfer Latest as Manchester United Weigh Brentford OpportunityManchester United could be emerging as a club to watch in the developing Kevin Schade transfer story, with uncertainty continuing to surround the Brentford forward’s future. According to Caught Offside, there is growing doubt over whether the Bundesliga-born Germany international will commit his long-term future to Brentford despite the club&
  
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• Liverpool star takes aim at Jurgen Klopp’s Germany side

  27-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star takes aim at Jurgen Klopp’s Germany sideCody Gakpo Criticises Germany as Jurgen Klopp’s Return Ends in Heated Netherlands DrawJurgen Klopp’s return to the touchline brought a familiar sight, old Liverpool faces, a good deal of noise, and one awkward moment that dominated the fallout. Germany drew with the Netherlands in the Nations League, but the bigger talking point was not the result. It was the decision to play on while Brian Brobbey was down injured.Klopp ca
  
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• Zoff: ‘Mancini’s advantage is Italy cannot get any worse’

  27-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zoff: ‘Mancini’s advantage is Italy cannot get any worse’Dino Zoff was not encouraged by what he saw at the Stadio Olimpico on Friday evening, but the 1982 World Cup-winning captain believes there is only one direction available to Roberto Mancini’s Italy.Speaking to La Repubblica after Friday’s 2-0 defeat to Belgium, with quotes via CalcioMercato, Zoff pointed to the nerves that gripped the side early on. “It seemed very fearful to me initially. In the first
  
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• The surprise problem leaving Man City players staring into an abyss

  27-09-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maybe it was just a coincidence. Marc Guehi and Nico O’Reilly gave the ball, and as a result goals, away. Rodri flew into a rash, and uncharacteristic, challenge and conceded a penalty, if not a goal when Harry Kane struck the bar. The common denominator, besides the fact each happened in Spain’s 3-2 win over England, is that they were Manchester City teammates last season. Thomas Tuchel denied his two defenders were distracted by the events of the previous day. It would be understan
  
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• Ousmane Dembélé to step up as France captain in Kylian Mbappé’s absence

  27-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ousmane Dembélé to step up as France captain in Kylian Mbappé’s absenceOusmane Dembélé (29) is expected to take over the captain’s armband in the absence of Kylian Mbappé (27), injured and ruled out of the matches against Belgium and Italy, according to reports in L’Équipe.The decision makes sense, as Zinédine Zidane’s vision of the captaincy is based on seniority rather than leadership. Dembélé, who ha
  
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