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• Gray sacked as Hibernian head coach

  16-09-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian have sacked head coach David Gray six games into the Scottish Premiership season, ending the former captain's 12-year stay at Easter Road.Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to bottom-of-the-table Kilmarnock leaves the Edinburgh club ninth in the table on six points.It was Hibs' sixth successive home loss, stretching back to last season.Assistants Liam Craig and Craig Samson are also leaving Easter Road, with John Potter placed in charge for Saturday's home game with Aberdeen."Ultimately, this is a d
  
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• Hallgrimsson spoke to players individually about Israel games

  17-09-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he spoke to players in his squad individually about the prospect of facing Israel, and "none of us feel comfortable playing in these games".Both of the forthcoming Nations League fixtures between the sides are scheduled for neutral venues, with Israel's 'home' game to be played in Hungary on 27 September, and the reverse fixture in Serbia on 4 October.The Football Association of Ireland confirmed its 'home' tie would be played behind closed
  
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• Report: Leeds United forward could be set for January exit

  17-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Leeds United forward could be set for January exitLeeds United Weigh Lukas Nmecha Future as January Exit Remains PossibleLeeds United have made an eye-catching start to life back in the Premier League, and the early shape of Daniel Farke’s squad is beginning to come into focus. Some positions look settled, some players have surged forward, and some contract situations now carry real significance. One of the more delicate calls at Elland Road concerns Lukas Nmecha, whose future appe
  
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• Wrexham's Broadhead to miss Wales games with injury

  17-09-2026 14:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham forward Nathan Broadhead made his senior Wales debut in 2023 [Getty Images]Wrexham forward Nathan Broadhead will miss the upcoming international camp with a thigh injury.The 28-year-old was included in Craig Bellamy's 28-man squad for Wales' Nations League A fixtures with Portugal, Norway and the Denmark double header.But he will now withdraw from the squad due to an issue sustained in training, meaning he will also miss Wrexham's Championship fixture with Southampton on Saturday (15:00
  
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• How to watch Fulham vs Manchester United live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  17-09-2026 14:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Under-pressure Manchester United head to Fulham on Sunday after a really poor start to the season for Michael Carrick's side. They lost the Manchester Derby last weekend at home after playing up a player for over an hour of the game — albeit the defeat did come courtesy of a controversial Man City goal — and then chucked away a 2-0 lead at home to Brighton in the League Cup on Wednesday to lose 3-2. It's early in the season but a summer of neglecting the defensive reinforcements need
  
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• Wolves appoint Walker to under-21s role

  17-09-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Wolverhampton Wanderers have named Richard Walker as their new under-21s coach.The 44-year-old moves up from a similar role with the club's under-18s to replace James Collins, who left Molineux in July.Walker has been at Wolves for three years after joining from Stoke City in 2023.As a player, he made more than 100 appearances for Crewe and also spent time with their rivals, Port Vale."We feel Richard possesses the right skills and experience to take us forward in the under-21s env
  
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• From dumping wages into a bucket to dream European nights

  17-09-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth fan Glen Cox has been reflecting on the Winter Gardens emergency bucket collection in 1997 and explaining its significance for the club's present success, as the Cherries prepare for Europa League football.The club's hierarchy organised the collection in a last-ditch attempt to avoid financial ruin."I get quite emotional when I think back to it," Cox told BBC Radio Solent. "It didn't feel like it at the time, but it was such a momentous day in Bournemouth's history."I can remember al
  
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• 'Underrated derby' will be tough to call

  17-09-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Sunday's derby against Wolves means different things depending on what generation of Albion supporter you are. For an older generation, their main rivals are Aston Villa.There are fewer than four miles between Villa Park and The Hawthorns, so that makes sense geographically.However, younger fans view Wolves as the main enemy.It's a rivalry that grew in passion and venom in the 1980s and 1990s when the Baggies were in a lower division than Villa and clashed with Wolves more often. However, b
  
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• 'Things can very quickly spiral against you at Man Utd'

  17-09-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"We can't be in a position like that and lose a game in that manner," said Michael Carrick, after Manchester United exited the Carabao Cup against Brighton, but BBC Radio 5 Live's John Murray believes he "needs results - and quickly" to relieve any pressure.Carrick added: "I understand the frustrations and the disappointments. I accept that, that is on me. It will need to be better than that [in the future]."Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily, chief football corresponden
  
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• 🚨 Joan García suffers knee injury, out for several weeks!

  17-09-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Joan García suffers knee injury, out for several weeks!The lull at home.The only downside to FC Barcelona’s spectacular 7-2 victory over Santander on Wednesday night was the injury to Joan García, who went off at half-time and whose issue is a tiny bit more serious than what was announced last night!While Sport reported on Wednesday night after the match that it was just a minor discomfort, TV3 Catalunya announced on Thursday afternoon that the Barça goalkeep
  
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• Just in: Key Barcelona star out for three weeks after knee injury against Racing Santander

  17-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Key Barcelona star out for three weeks after knee injury against Racing SantanderIn a major update, Catalunya Radio reports that FC Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia will be ruled out for three weeks after suffering an injury against Racing Santander last night.Medical tests carried out at the club’s training ground on Thursday have confirmed that García has suffered a meniscus injury in his right knee and is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks.No surgeryGarcia p
  
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• Como goalkeeper Jean Butez shortlisted in Zinédine Zidane’s provisional France squad

  17-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como goalkeeper Jean Butez shortlisted in Zinédine Zidane’s provisional France squadComo 1907’s Jean Butez (31) is reportedly on the extended list of players selected by Zinédine Zidane for his debut as manager of the French national team, according to information from L’Équipe.An undisputed first-choice goalkeeper in Cesc Fàbregas’s system, the Lille-born player is coming off the back of a solid season with the Lombardy-based club, keepin
  
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• Vokes returns to Wycombe in coaching role

  17-09-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Vokes spent four years playing for Wycombe [Shutterstock]Former Wales international Sam Vokes has rejoined Wycombe Wanderers in a coaching capacity.The striker, 36, retired at the end of the 2025-26 season having played 751 times for club and country in a career spanning nearly 20 years.Vokes, who also played for Bournemouth, Wolves, Burnley, Stoke and Gillingham as permanent destinations, spent four seasons at Adams Park, scoring 30 goals in 144 appearances.Wycombe said his new coaching rol
  
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• 🚨 Blow for Barça, Joan García injures knee: out for three weeks 🚑

  17-09-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Blow for Barça, Joan García injures knee: out for three weeks 🚑Bad news for FC Barcelona after the extent of Joan Garcia's discomfort was confirmed. According to Esport3, medical tests carried out by Barça at the Ciutat Esportiva have confirmed that the goalkeeper is suffering from a meniscus injury in his right knee.The setback will force the first-choice goalkeeper to remain out of action for around three weeks. As a result, the blaugrana shot-stopper wil
  
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• England manager waxes lyrical over Bellingham’s World Cup heroics: ‘Just thrives on the pressure’

  17-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England manager waxes lyrical over Bellingham’s World Cup heroics: ‘Just thrives on the pressure’Jude Bellingham’s performances at Real Madrid have gone a step higher than what the player showcased last season, and it is scary to imagine how much better the player can get with experience.So far this season, the Englishman has been one of the team’s most influential presences on the field alongside Kylian Mbappe, and he has already racked up three goals and two assis
  
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• Kylian Mbappe praises Lamine Yamal amidst Ballon d’Or battle: ‘Very talented player’

  17-09-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe praises Lamine Yamal amidst Ballon d’Or battle: ‘Very talented player’From a state of absolute uncertainty last week, a lot has changed in the Ballon d’Or conversation over the past seven days.From Kylian Mbappe’s exclusive interview that he is the deserving winner to Lamine Yamal soon following suit, the conversation is now down to two names, although there are still other contenders.From Barcelona’s perspective, Yamal is the deserving choice an
  
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• Serena Williams’ husband wants spotlight on ‘actual athletes’ amid Sydney Sweeney ad backlash

  17-09-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is aiming to redirect the public spotlight back towards "actual athletes" in the wake of significant pushback from female Olympians regarding a controversial betting company advertisement featuring Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney.The internet entrepreneur's innovative all-female track meeting, Athlos, makes its debut appearance in the UK on Friday at a sold-out StoneX stadium in London, where Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter Bell are among those competing for
  
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• ‼️ Milan, what a flop! Horror defence, no goals ❌ Amorim's choices 😱

  17-09-2026 14:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‼️ Milan, what a flop! Horror defence, no goals ❌ Amorim's choices 😱Milan’s European debut is a disaster. Yesterday’s defeat against Benfica brought all the problems of Ruben Amorim’s Diavolo back to the surface. A team that wants to attack, dominate, and play openly, but that for now can neither score nor defend. And in fact, in the first half — which is proving to be a real thorn in the side for the Rossoneri — they keep conceding goals
  
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• Jaissle 'has a decision to make' on Botman - Anderson

  17-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Newcastle defender John Anderson says Matthias Jaissle may "have a decision to make" as to whether he continues to start defender Sven Botman.Botman struggled in Monday's 4-1 defeat at Leeds alongside Malick Thiaw in the centre of defence."There was a concern about Botman coming into the season because he had a really poor pre-season," Anderson told BBC Radio Newcastle. "Things didn't go well for him."He did well against Liverpool and Spurs but the thing about Botman is he wants to play o
  
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• Arsenal still like Real Madrid winger but won’t sign him in January

  17-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal still like Real Madrid winger but won’t sign him in JanuaryArsenal like Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, but the Gunners won’t be signing the Brazilian winger in January, according to a report.Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal appreciate and like Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, but the player definitely won’t be on the move in January, as he works on his comeback from injury.Romano suggests the summer could potentially be a different story
  
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• Important not to 'pigeonhole' Graham - O'Neill

  17-09-2026 14:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Braiden Graham has been an unused substitute for Everton in Premier League fixtures against Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur this season [Getty Images]Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says there is no rush for Everton's Braiden Graham to find his best position.The former Linfield attacker started his career as a central striker, a long-standing problem position for his international side. The 18-year-old has been an unused substitute in three fixtures for Everton this season but,
  
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• Real Madrid megastar’s place in the starting lineup against Atletico Madrid not in danger

  17-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid megastar’s place in the starting lineup against Atletico Madrid not in dangerVinicius Jr. has been one of Real Madrid’s most disappointing players this season by some distance, and he has shown no signs of returning to his best.The Brazilian star has scored just one goal in Real Madrid’s seven games this season and has not maintained the same level of attacking threat that he is classically associated with.In fact, his dribbles now carry far less importance, and Rea
  
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• Germany National Team Coverage | Jürgen Klopp’s 11 new call-ups

  17-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany National Team Coverage | Jürgen Klopp’s 11 new call-upsJürgen Klopp has officially announced his first oversized squad since taking charge of the German national team. The new Bundestrainer named an extraordinary 44 players across two separate squads for Germany’s opening four UEFA Nations League fixtures. Eleven of them have never previously received a senior Germany call-up.The newcomers hardly constitute one homogeneous group. There are highly-rated pro
  
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• Koumas 'a good stylistic match' for an Iraola team

  17-09-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool.com journalist Matt Addison has said young forward Lewis Koumas "certainly made the most" of his opportunity to start Tuesday's Carabao Cup win over Tottenham.The 20-year-old played 86 minutes, was relentless in leading the press from the front, and was denied a goal by a fine save from Spurs goalkeeper Martin Dubravka."I thought he was excellent," Addison told BBC Radio Merseyside."It was exactly the type of performance Andoni Iraola would have wanted from him."It was th
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool keen on move for former Bayern Munich star

  17-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool keen on move for former Bayern Munich starLiverpool Transfer Interest in Paul Wanner Raises Fresh Questions Over Midfield PlansLiverpool’s recruitment work continues behind the scenes, even if the market has gone relatively quiet for now, and a new name has emerged in the club’s thinking. According to Christian Falk, Liverpool are monitoring Paul Wanner, the former Bayern Munich talent now developing at PSV Eindhoven.The report states: “Liverpool do hold a
  
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• Report: Arsenal remain interested in move for Real Madrid forward

  17-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal remain interested in move for Real Madrid forwardArsenal Transfer News: Rodrygo Contact Continues as Real Madrid Winger Returns to Gunners ShortlistArsenal are again tracking Rodrygo closely, with TeamTalk reporting that the club are in contact with the Real Madrid forward’s camp as he works back from a serious knee injury. The situation is being monitored carefully, and while there is no suggestion of an imminent breakthrough, the lines of communication appear open.The key
  
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• Official: Juventus squad list for Europa League opener vs. NEC as 10 players ruled out

  17-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Juventus squad list for Europa League opener vs. NEC as 10 players ruled outAndrea Cambiaso hasn’t recovered from an injury yet, so he’s unavailable for Juventus-NEC, while Luciano Spalletti has called up NextGen talent Destiny Elimoghale.Juventus coach Spalletti released his squad list for Thursday’s Europa League match against NEC.FROSINONE, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Luciano Spalletti head coach of FC Juventus looks dejected during the Serie A match between Frosinone
  
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• Monaco’s Safouane Benzahra set to sign first professional contract

  17-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco’s Safouane Benzahra set to sign first professional contractL’Équipe reported earlier this week that Melvin Gomes was set to sign his first professional contract with formative club AS Monaco, despite strong interest from Chelsea. He isn’t the only player expected to put pen to paper in the coming days, the publication now adds. Safouane Benzahra (18) a Morocco youth international, has featured with Monaco’s first team this season, playing in both of the club
  
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• Viana predicts where Khusanov will be in 'five or six years'

  17-09-2026 13:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana believes Abdukodir Khusanov "will be one of the best centre-backs in the world".The 22-year-old has made 52 appearances since joining from Ligue 1 club Lens in January 2025, while also securing a domestic cup double in his first full season.Khusanov has already made five appearances in six games under new boss Enzo Maresca, with Manchester City unbeaten so far this season."When we bought him, we all knew about his physical attributes,
  
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• Vitor Bruno’s overly honest approach may cost him his job at Anderlecht

  17-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vitor Bruno’s overly honest approach may cost him his job at AnderlechtVitor Bruno has come in at Anderlecht and is clearly trying to make some major changes. His approach has already been reported as being one that is trying to install a different culture in the club, from the first team down through the system. Yet, his overly honest approach and willingness to accept responsibility for some of the poor performances so far this season may well cost him his job. Following Anderlecht&rsquo
  
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