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• Fabregas: ‘Como must perform every three days, in Serie A and Champions League’

  10-09-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabregas: ‘Como must perform every three days, in Serie A and Champions League’Cesc Fabregas is not getting carried away by Como’s 4-1 Champions League debut against RB Leipzig. ‘We must perform every three days with the right mentality.’It was practically the perfect way to begin their historic first Champions League adventure, running out 4-1 winners at the revamped Stadio Sinigaglia.Notably, all the goals were scored by players who were in the side last season an
  
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• Liverpool star told exactly when a decision will be made on his future

  12-09-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star told exactly when a decision will be made on his futureLiverpool still have a fair few things to sort out this season. The Anfield outfit are still nowhere near ready to start challenging for the Premier League title despite their almost £200 million spend in the summer.Many players have their futures hanging in the balance with some even already looking for potential ways to exit L4 in January.However, it's not only the potential exit of players that Liverpool need to worry
  
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• Leeds United Player Face FA Ban Threat Clash: Could The Whites Cope Without Him?

  12-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Player Face FA Ban Threat Clash: Could The Whites Cope Without Him?Leeds United could face an FA disciplinary headache after an off-the-ball clash involving their 29-year-old midfielder Harry Wilson during Wednesday’s Carabao Cup defeat at Stamford Bridge. According to a report published on September 10 by Kwadwo Hemeng for The Leeds Press, the midfielder appeared to catch Chelsea’s Valentín Barco on the back of the head with his knee as he went to retrieve the ba
  
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• 📋 Atlético-MG and Fluminense named for clash at Arena MRV

  12-09-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Atlético-MG and Fluminense named for clash at Arena MRVAtlético-MG and Fluminense have announced their lineups for this Saturday’s (12) match in the 27th round of the Brasileirão.The match takes place at Arena MRV, featuring two teams that are also thinking about the quarterfinals of the continental competitions they are playing in.Next week, Galo host Santos in the Copa Sudamericana, while Tricolor visit Platense in the Copa Libertadores.See the starting lin
  
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• 📋 Vasco and Grêmio name teams for a six-pointer above the drop zone

  12-09-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Vasco and Grêmio name teams for a six-pointer above the drop zoneVasco and Grêmio face off at the Arena in Porto Alegre this Saturday (12) at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time), in a match valid for round 27 of the 2026 Brasileirão.The match is the famous “six-pointer.”After all, Cruz-Maltino sits at the top of the relegation zone (17th place) with 25 points, while Tricolor Gaúcho is in 15th place with 28 points.Imortal has one more win and a better
  
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• Serie A | Lazio 2-2 Milan: Amazing Moreira cancels out Aquile

  12-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Lazio 2-2 Milan: Amazing Moreira cancels out AquileDiego Moreira came off the bench and scored two in two minutes to give Milan a 2-2 draw, cancelling out the excellent Lazio first half for Matteo Cancellieri and Tijjani Noslin.The Aquile went out of the Coppa Italia to Mantova, but had a 100 per cent Serie A record with wins over Bologna, Genoa and Udinese. Danilho Doekhi joined the absentee list with surgery for a fracture in his hand, with Patric, Nicolò Rovella, Fisayo Dele-
  
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• 'We should have scored more' - Skubala

  12-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City manager Michael Skubala said his side should have scored more goals against Southampton and that the 4-1 result "flattered" their opponents.The Robins were undone by two goals from Cyle Larin and strikes from Kuryu Matsuki and Finn Azaz, although they did get one back through Lorent Tolaj in the second half."It definitely wasn't for me a 4-1 game, it flattered them a little bit but they're a good team and they can hurt you," he told BBC Radio Bristol."First-half I thought we were go
  
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• Newtonmore still lead the way as Kingussie keep pace

  12-09-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]There was no change at the top of the Mowi Premiership following a 4-1 home victory for leaders Newtonmore over Fort William, while three miles along the road, Kingussie came from behind to defeat Oban Camanachd 3-1. Kyles took another step towards likely relegation when they went down 5-1 to Caberfeidh in Strathpeffer.Glenurquhart sealed the National Division title with an 8-1 rout of Inveraray in Drumnadrochit. Later at the same venue, a Matty Rippon hat-trick helped Oban Camanachd's seco
  
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• Christian Pulisic marks AC Milan return with assist in comeback draw at Lazio (video)

  12-09-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Pulisic turned his anger into production, setting up the first AC Milan goal as the super sub made his season debut off the bench in a 2-2 comeback draw at Lazio in Serie A play on Saturday.Milan boss Ruben Amorim revealed this week that Pulisic was upset with a lack of playing time following his injury with the USMNT at the World Cup and a knock suffered earlier in club training.Pulisic was all over the pitch after subbing into the game at halftime and had rung up the games' most crea
  
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• Barcelona never considered loan exit for homegrown star amidst Man United interest

  12-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona never considered loan exit for homegrown star amidst Man United interestBarcelona have started the 2026-27 season in unstoppable form under Hansi Flick, with the team working in unison to pick teams apart with utmost ease.The Catalan club have enjoyed a perfect start to the new campaign, with five wins from five across La Liga and the Champions League.However, one player who is yet to play a single minute for Barça this season is Alejandro Balde. The Spaniard has fallen down the
  
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• Maresca the 'perfect person for the job'

  12-09-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Manchester City squad is "buying into the idea" of new manager Enzo Maresca, says new captain Ruben Dias.City spent a Premier League record £458m during the recent transfer window, with incomings including midfield trio Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi.But there weren't only major changes to the playing squad. Maresca replaced the legendary Pep Guardiola, who stepped down at the end of last season after 10 years in charge.Maresca was previously assistant to the Spania
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against Rayo Vallecano – Diomande in

  12-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against Rayo Vallecano – Diomande inReal Madrid are all set to take on Rayo Vallecano in their fifth La Liga match of the 2026/27 season in a little over an hour at the Santiago Bernabeu.Having lost their previous league game to Real Betis, the Merengues will be eager to get things back on track and close the gap to leaders Barcelona, who are three points clear.Diomande’s first startWith kickoff not far away, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho ha
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Sunderland and Arsenal name XIs for PL meeting

  12-09-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Sunderland and Arsenal name XIs for PL meetingMikel Arteta's table-topping Arsenal travel north to lock horns with Régis Le Bris' Sunderland at Stadium of Light in what is another tricky fixture in the opening weeks of the 2026/27 Premier League season for the Champions.
  The Gunners have been perfect thus far across their first title defence in over 20 years, dispatching Coventry City, Aston Villa, and Chelsea, allowing just a single goal along the way.At the othe
  
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• Arsenal and Sunderland teams released

  12-09-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal and Sunderland teams releasedArsenal and Sunderland have confirmed their teams for tonight’s Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesArsenal have confirmed their team to face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, with Mikel Arteta naming his XI for this evening’s Premier League fixture.The Gunners arrive looking to extend their perfect start to the league season, while Sunderland will hope to frustrate the champions on home soil once again.
  
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• Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest: What Emery said

  12-09-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "For me it was really clear, it was a red card [foul on Ian Maatsen]. I watched it after the match. I watched it on TV and it was clear."We need passion and to try and keep in balance our expectations."Maybe we need time."Did you know?Aston Villa ended a run of 372 Premier League minutes without a goal with their first of 2026-27, though it's the fourth time they've started a Premier League season without winning any of their first f
  
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• Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest: What Glasner and Jesus said

  12-09-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "I'm really proud of the team's performance and the spirit they showed. We did better after 10 or 15 minutes but we were a little bit impatient in the final third."We were too impatient and eager. It was a little bit up and down. In the second half we moved the ball quicker and switched from left to right and we saw the confidence grow."Liam Delap's hit didn't surprise me because I see it in training. That's what a striker
  
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• Andoni Iraola cannot axe 'fierce' Liverpool star again after what happened vs Fulham

  12-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola cannot axe 'fierce' Liverpool star again after what happened vs FulhamLiverpool were held to a 0-0 draw against Fulham on Saturday afternoon. After coming off the back of two impressive wins against Ipswich and Atletico Madrid, fans probably expected a lot more from the Anfield outfit.In fact, in both of those previous games, it finally felt like the Liverpool of old were making a return.However, that was evidently not the case with Andoni Iraola's men barely able to string more th
  
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• Belgium's Thomas Meunier says 'everyone wanted us to beat America' after Folarin Balogun World Cup controversy

  12-09-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium took the wind out of the United States men's national team's sails this summer during the 2026 World Cup. Before that humbling 4-1 defeat in the Round of 16, a controversial decision from FIFA effectively made the USMNT an enemy, at least according to Belgium defender Thomas Meunier.The 35-year-old Meunier, who has 83 caps for Belgium and just represented the country in his third World Cup, explained to The Athletic that, because of head-turning call to suspend Folarin Balogun's red-card
  
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• Swansea have shown they can beat anyone - Matos

  12-09-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vitor Matos' Swansea side have lost only one of their seven league games this season [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos believes Swansea City's bright start to the new season proves they are capable of competing with any team in the Championship.Swansea climbed back to second in the table – behind leaders West Ham on goal difference – thanks to Saturday's 3-1 victory over struggling Burnley.Adam Idah, Moussa Yeo and Zan Vipotnik all found the target as the Swans produced the ideal
  
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• Crystal Palace 2-3 Ipswich: What O'Neil and Flemming said

  12-09-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil, speaking to Sky Sports: "I'm pleased for the players and the fanbase. It is tough to win away from home in the Premier League is a newly-promoted side. We've done it after the second away game of the season."Fantastic character, three good goals and we look like a threat. Plenty of positives. There is lots we need to improve but in terms of character, there was some big pluses."Ipswich Town forward Zian Flemming speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It's a great fe
  
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• Lincoln head coach Shaw reacts to win at Preston

  12-09-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lincoln City head coach Tom Shaw spoke to BBC Radio Lincolnshire following Saturday's 1-0 Championship win at Preston North End."We wanted our lads to be a bit more calm, a bit more confident in possession, which we did," he said."We don't ever want to indulge, we don't want to be that football team. We want to threaten the goal from everywhere but there are games, and we are learning that maybe a bit more away from home, that we need to have bit more of the ball if we can and it's the right thi
  
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• Chelsea’s ‘soft’ problem is becoming impossible for Xabi Alonso’s luxury attack to solve

  12-09-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the end, Chelsea clung on for a brave point. Emiliano Martinez made an important late save. They survived a barrage of set-pieces. And when Cole Palmer stood over a free-kick 30 yards from goal, with the last kick of the game, he pumped it into the stands just to be safe. A draw against a team who were, for much of the afternoon, top of the league? You have to take it.Of course that wasn’t quite the mood at Stamford Bridge when the final whistle blew on this 2-2 draw. A volley of boos r
  
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• Birmingham boss Davies reacts to win at Derby

  12-09-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Birmingham City manager Chris Davies spoke to BBC Radio WM following Saturday's 2-1 Championship win at Derby County."It was a game that had a bit of everything. I thought we were well worth the win and I thought we could have been a couple of goals up in the game," he said."Against the run of play it was a sloppy goal and we gave ourselves a bit of a challenge there."It was good to get the goal before half-time and after scoring the second goal, the determination, grit and mentality to defend t
  
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• 📸 Goal of the season? Germany star pulls off a bicycle kick!

  12-09-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Goal of the season? Germany star pulls off a bicycle kick!Of course, the 2026/27 Bundesliga season is only three matchdays old. Even so, on this Saturday we may already have seen a strong contender for the best goal of the campaign.More specifically, it’s about BVB star Felix Nmecha’s goal for 3-0 against SC Paderborn.The Germany international, who had already made it 2-0 after coming off the bench, decided to go for a bicycle kick just a few minutes before the final whistl
  
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• USMNT's Jack McGlynn scores beautiful goal for Stoke City to open Championship account (video)

  12-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack McGlynn made his first Stoke City start and bagged a beautiful first Stoke City goal as the American helped the Potters to a 2-1 win over Watford on Saturday.McGlynn, 23, arrived at Stoke from Houston on September 1 and played 32 and 21 minutes across two sub stints before drawing this start.MORE — USMNT players in EuropeHe got the ball in a central position, cut past one Hornets defender, and splashed the side netting across goal with a pretty strike deep in first-half stoppage time.
  
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• Derby boss Eustace reacts to defeat by Birmingham

  12-09-2026 19:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derby County head coach John Eustace spoke BBC Radio Derby following Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Birmingham City."It was a game we certainly didn't deserve to lose. They were two real soft goals and when you concede goals like that you are not going to be on the right end of the results that you want," he said."The effort was amazing again today, I thought we played some really exciting stuff and it was great to see the new players impact the game as well, so we are really disappointed to lose."The
  
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• Ball frustrated as Torquay United draw with Dorking

  12-09-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jimmy Ball's side are unbeaten in their last three matches[Shutterstock]Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says he is unhappy with how many chances his side are spurning after their 2-2 draw at home to Dorking Wanderers.Deon Moore gave the hosts a 23rd-minute lead as he bundled the ball home from a blocked clearance.But Dorking levelled nine minutes later through Dawid Rogalski as Tegan Finn and Josh Beaumont-Clark went close for the Gulls before the break.Dorking took the lead 10 minutes into th
  
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• Liverpool 0-0 Fulham: What Arbeloa said

  12-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa, talking to BBC Match of the Day: "I'm happy because of the point but also for the performance of my players, in this stadium against a very big team - we're happy."After the Crystal Palace game, my players realised where the problem is and we fixed it. Today we were more balanced and played really, really well and we controlled the counter-attacks of Liverpool."We played well against Chelsea and Crystal Palace and we lost, but we did many things well and we have to ke
  
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• Askey unhappy with Truro City's 'worst performance'

  12-09-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Askey's side have won four and drawn two of their seven league games this season [Shutterstock]Truro City manager John Askey says his side's 1-1 draw with Walton & Hersham was their "worst performance" of the season.The Tinners needed a Ryan Law goal in the eighth minute of stoppage time to secure a point in their National League South fixture.The equaliser came just moments after striker Omar Bogle had been sent off for violent conduct.The visitors went ahead in the 81st minute after a
  
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• Why Liverpool’s drab draw with Fulham showed Andoni Iraola’s biggest problem

  12-09-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If part of the challenge for Andoni Iraola when he took the Liverpool job was mastering the art of winning Premier League games after midweek Champions League dates, he failed his first test. An Anfield afternoon against a side with the wrong sort of 100 percent record ought to have been the ideal introduction to such assignments.Instead, Fulham got their first point of the season. A Spanish manager with a playing career at right-back had much to savour; but it was Alvaro Arbeloa, not Iraola. A
  
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