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• Franco poised for welcome Swansea return

  10-09-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Goncalo Franco was Swansea's player of the year in 2024-25 [Getty Images]Vitor Matos says Swansea City are about to welcome back a key player with Goncalo Franco in contention to make a first appearance of the season at the weekend.Midfielder Franco has been sidelined since suffering an ankle ligament injury in pre-season.But the 25-year-old is fit to play some part when Burnley visit Swansea.com Stadium on Saturday (15:00 BST)."Franco is a really important player for us, he was a really importa
  
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• Gianni Infantino snubs US investigation into Fifa’s Trump links

  11-09-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa president Gianni Infantino has failed to respond to a request to appear before the United States House Judiciary Committee or supply documents sought by one of its members more than a month after the deadline passed, the Press Association understands.Democrat Jamie Raskin, the committee's ranking minority member, wrote to Infantino on 26 July announcing an investigation into "a sustained campaign" by Fifa to curry favour with US president Donald Trump.The letter stated that attempts to gain
  
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• Robinson on ignoring criticism, not being lonely & crucial cup tie

  11-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson has been speaking to the media before Saturday's League Cup quarter final at Kilmarnock.Here are the key lines from the media conference:The game could come too soon for newly-signed French winger Hicham Mahou. A late decision will be made on Kevin Nisbet and Stuart Armstrong, who have picked up knocks.After claiming his team looked tired during last weekend's 0-0 league draw with Killie, Robinson says it was "mental fatigue as well" following back-to-back fi
  
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• Real Madrid weigh up another loan for Endrick, says site

  11-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid weigh up another loan for Endrick, says siteBrazilian forward Endrick has yet to make an appearance for Real Madrid this season, which is already stirring movement behind the scenes at the Spanish club.According to The Athletic, the player's future will be reassessed before the January transfer window opens, and another loan move has not been ruled out.The possibility of a departure draws attention, given that coach José Mourinho was chiefly responsible for keeping the player
  
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• Real Madrid closely following Premier League and Serie A managers with an eye on the future

  11-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid closely following Premier League and Serie A managers with an eye on the futureThe past couple of seasons have not gone according to plans for Real Madrid, who have failed to win any major trophy, while their rivals, FC Barcelona, have gone from strength to strength under Hansi Flick.The project under Xabi Alonso never really took off last season and his replacement, Alvaro Arbeloa, also lasted at the club for only half a season.Given the situation, Los Blancos turned to another fami
  
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• Arteta on squad fitness, adapting to travel delays and Sunderland

  11-09-2026 12:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Defender Ben White is "fine" to play against Sunderland, despite coming off late on in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Napoli, while Jurrien Timber has been "training with us for a few days and looks in good shape". Cristhian Mosquera is "doing really well" and may be available for "either this one
  
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• 'Nightmare debut' but Zetterer quality unquestioned

  11-09-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Leeds goalkeeper Michael Zetterer doesn't need "too much sympathy" after the 6-3 defeat by Chelsea on Wednesday, says boss Daniel Farke.The 31-year-old joined the Whites on a season-long loan in the summer and arrived at Elland Road with experience playing in the top flight of German football for Frankfurt and Werder Bremen.Farke believes the Zetterer knows he could have done things better in the loss at Stamford Bridge."Michael has played many games on Bundesliga level. He has pla
  
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• Arteta hits back against Gabriel Jesus claim on his Arsenal exit

  11-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta hits back against Gabriel Jesus claim on his Arsenal exitMikel Arteta has pushed back against suggestions from Gabriel Jesus that no one talked to him prior to his exit from Arsenal to join Barcelona.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesSpeaking following his summer transfer from Arsenal to FC Barcelona, Gabriel Jesus suggested he wasn’t given an explanation before being sidelined by the Gunners during pre-season.“I did all the pre-season with Arsenal [normally],” Jesus sa
  
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• I want to nurture Gabriel's freedom and creativity, not ruin it - Lawrence

  11-09-2026 12:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United Under-21 coach Adam Lawrence has no intention of curbing JJ Gabriel's natural attacking flair.The 15-year-old is one of the most talked about players in academy football just now.After scoring a memorable goal in each of his first two outings in Premier League 2, he marked his Uefa Youth League debut at Leigh on Thursday by becoming the youngest United player to score a hat-trick in the competition.Remarkably, if he had remained with United's under-18 side, he wou
  
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• “I’m not that impressed” – Atletico Madrid star slammed for performance against Liverpool

  11-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I’m not that impressed” – Atletico Madrid star slammed for performance against LiverpoolAlexander Isak Incident Exposes Atletico Madrid Approach at AnfieldLiverpool got the result they wanted at Anfield, but the talking point that lingered was not the winning goal. It was the treatment of Alexander Isak, and the reaction to a challenge that looked far more calculated than careless. Credit to Freddie Ljungberg on Viaplay, via Expressen, for saying plainly what plenty in t
  
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• 🎧 Back-to-back defeats raise questions for Derby

  11-09-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Derby County striker Malcolm Christie joins Dominic Dietrich and Ed Dawes on the latest episode of Rams Weekly. They discuss back-to-back defeats by West Ham and West Bromwich Albion which have left Derby in the relegation zone with just one win from their opening six games.Also on the agenda are growing questions around performances, injury issues, how much patience is required, the summer recruitment and a preview of Birmingham City's visit to Pride Park on Saturday.Listen above or on B
  
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• Ball still hopes to add to Torquay United squad

  11-09-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jimmy Ball has seen Torquay win three and lose two of their opening eight games this season [Shutterstock]Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says he hopes he can still add to his squad.The Gulls have reinforced over the past week, with Plymouth Argyle youngsters Tegan Finn and Caleb Roberts joining the club, as well as defender Oludare Olufunwa and winger Angelo Cappello.However Ball says he will not rush to strengthen, having watched striker Jordan Young, defender Sam Dreyer and winger Dylan Mor
  
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• Mourinho’s clear message to Real Madrid players as plans to catch up to Barcelona take shape

  11-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho’s clear message to Real Madrid players as plans to catch up to Barcelona take shapeAccording to AS, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is insisting that his players collect all nine available points before the international break, fully aware that FC Barcelona are in strong form and likely to do the same.Real Madrid’s defeat away to Real Betis disrupted their plans for the opening weeks of the La Liga season.Mourinho’s initial objective was to reach the first internatio
  
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• Arsenal could be set for huge injury boost ahead of Sunderland clash

  11-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal could be set for huge injury boost ahead of Sunderland clashArsenal Injury Update: Timber, Saliba and Mosquera Latest Before Sunderland ClashArsenal have started the season properly, five games, five wins, silverware already banked, and another statement made in Europe. The 1-0 win over Napoli was controlled, mature and, for long spells, one-sided. Martin Odegaard supplied the decisive moment, and Mikel Arteta got more evidence that his side can win in different ways.Now comes Sunderland
  
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• Mikel Arteta reveals surprise Arsenal plan to deal with travel disruption

  11-09-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal were prepared for this week’s travel disruption – after he simulated unexpected delays and deliberately sabotaged their plans for certain matches in pre-season. Arsenal’s flight to Naples for their Champions League game against Napoli was delayed on Tuesday after the Premier League champions were caught up in the air traffic control issues in the UK. Mikel Arteta had already planned ahead for Arsenal’s travel disruption (PA)Ther
  
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• A cup weekend that could define three managerial tenures

  11-09-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What do Stephen Robinson, David Gray and Neil McCann have in common?All three are under-fire Scottish Premiership managers whose teams feature in the last eight of the Premier Sports Cup - and each is in desperate need of a pressure-alleviating victory.At least one will not be afforded that reprieve on Saturday as McCann's Kilmarnock and Robinson's Aberdeen face off at Rugby Park (17:45 BST) after Gray's Hibernian have visited third-tier Ross County (15:00).Fan discontent risks intensifying arou
  
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• Rotherham United v Salford City

  11-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Follow Saturday's League One and League Two action hereAll the latest Rotherham United newsAll the latest Salford City news
  
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• Barcelona make important progress in securing 20-year-old starlet’s renewal

  11-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona make important progress in securing 20-year-old starlet’s renewalBrian Farinas’ future took an unexpected turn this summer. The La Masia midfielder was close to leaving FC Barcelona and joining Girona, but Hansi Flick stopped the move after Frenkie de Jong’s injury became known. The 20-year-old starlet’s performances during pre-season then convinced both the sporting department and first-team coaching staff that he should remain at the club and be given a first-
  
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• 📸 This week’s viral Champions League images 🍿

  11-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 This week’s viral Champions League images 🍿The Champions League is wild! A look at the most bewildering moments from this European week, starting with Michael Olise’s hilarious — and now viral — interview on DAZN. Another surreal Olise interview on DAZNJournalist: “Is it easy for you to score such beautiful goals?”Olise: “I don’t know.”Journalist: “You really don’t know? Is it instinct or is it planned?&rdqu
  
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• Magnusson eager to be main man for Hearts

  11-09-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tomas Magnusson is determined to grasp his chance in Hearts' injury-hit midfield as he looks to secure a first trip to Hampden.The Norwegian midfielder has made just three starts in 10 appearances this season, but injuries to Tom Renaud and Blair Spittal have opened the door to more game-time."It's not long into the season and we've had to deal with a lot of injuries in midfield and centre-half as well," Magnusson said."There's always a man ready to step up and do the job if someone's getting kn
  
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• Leeds boss Daniel Farke admits summer signing had ‘nightmare debut’ in Chelsea loss

  11-09-2026 11:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Farke has backed Michael Zetterer despite acknowledging the goalkeeper had "a nightmare debut" in Leeds United’s 6-3 midweek Carabao Cup defeat against Chelsea.The 31-year-old German completed a reported £4.27 million move from Eintracht Frankfurt last month, and made his first start at Stamford Bridge in place of fellow summer recruit James Trafford.Leeds built a 2-0 cushion early in the second period, but conceded three times in seven minutes after Chelsea brought on substit
  
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• Como enjoy Baturina strong start after rejecing Aston Villa’s 55m bid

  11-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como enjoy Baturina strong start after rejecing Aston Villa’s 55m bidComo are enjoying Martin Baturina’s strong start to the season after rejecting a €55m bid from Aston Villa last summer: the Croat has already contributed to five goals in four games across all competitions.Baturina was UEFA’s MOTM in Como’s 4-1 win over RB Leipzig last night, leaving his mark in his club’s first-ever Champions League match with one goal and one assist.COMO, ITALY –
  
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• Hedley excited to make Guernsey FC return after pregnancy

  11-09-2026 11:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calleigh Hedley has averaged two goals a game for Guernsey FC [Guernsey FC]"I'm not looking forward to spending whole days away from him," says Guernsey FC top scorer Calleigh Hedley.The striker has returned to action after giving birth to her son Luca, having missed half of last season after becoming pregnant.Now she has to juggle being a mother, and all that that entails, with trying to return to fitness and training in preparation for the new season. "My family are amazing, they're always hel
  
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• Hughes optimistic after challenging transfer window

  11-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portsmouth sporting director Richard Hughes has said that he is optimistic about the squad he has helped build following the completion of the transfer window. Over the summer Portsmouth added 12 new players to their ranks as they spent what Hughes had previously revealed was a higher budget to other years.Up-front fees for striker Marko Milovanovic and midfielder Rocco Shein eclipsed their entire transfer budget last summer.Despite the expensive new additions, some of which have already made a
  
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• Former Real Madrid midfielder explains why Mourinho is perfect fit for the club: ‘He is a cross between army colonel and orchestra conductor’

  11-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid midfielder explains why Mourinho is perfect fit for the club: ‘He is a cross between army colonel and orchestra conductor’Esteban Granero believes Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid is exactly what the club needs, backing his former manager to succeed during his second spell in charge.Granero, who worked under Mourinho during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu, spoke to AS about the Portuguese coach, Real Madrid’s chances this season and the remarkabl
  
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• Arsenal close to major new contract for Arteta

  11-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal close to major new contract for ArtetaArsenal are close to finalising a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta, according to a report, with his existing deal to expire in 2027.Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty ImagesSami Mokbel reports for the BBC that Arsenal are in the process of finalising an agreement with Mikel Arteta over a new contract, with well-placed sources indicating those talks have moved forward recently.Those involved in talks reportedly have full confidence that Arteta will
  
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• 3 storylines to watch out for in the Bundesliga this weekend

  11-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  3 storylines to watch out for in the Bundesliga this weekendIt’s matchday three in the Bundesliga, and the table is still in the brilliant early stages where the current top four are Augsburg, Freiburg, Borussia Dortmund, and Elversberg – what a fantastic sight. As is the case when it’s this early in the season, the table will drastically change once again come Sunday evening. Here are three storylines to watch out for this weekend in the Bundesliga. Dortmund&rsq
  
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• Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal injury boost as Jurrien Timber nears return

  11-09-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Jurrien Timber is close to making his return for Arsenal. The right back has not featured for the Gunners since the Champions League final last season but travelled with Arteta’s squad for the 1-0 win at Napoli in midweek. The Netherlands international has continued to train with Arteta’s squad this week and could be available to face Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday evening. (Getty)Arteta also said that Cristhian Mosquera is doing “r
  
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• Real Madrid star raises concern with Mourinho over Vinicius Junior treatment: “It’s not normal”

  11-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star raises concern with Mourinho over Vinicius Junior treatment: “It’s not normal”Real Madrid have made a relatively good start to the 2026-27 season, winning four of their opening five matches across all competitions. However, the club’s match-going supporters are far from happy, particularly when it comes to certain players.Throughout the previous two campaigns, there has been a lot of discontent at the Bernabeu, with the most targeted player being Vinicius
  
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• Pochettino’s ‘different’ vow to the US invites unwelcome speculation

  11-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino attended Crystal Palace v Fulham to scout his US players last weekend. Photograph: Shaun Brooks/CameraSport/Getty ImagesI hope, in this lifetime, you find someone who loves you the way Mauricio Pochettino loves Tottenham Hotspur. The grip Spurs have on his heart seems the stuff of a literary classic: his imperfect partner who called things off at the first sign of trouble must merely check in on him occasionally to rekindle hopes of a reunion.Perhaps a bit extreme, but this w
  
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