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• Has Celtic's Idah won over his doubters?

  04-05-2025 18:46 via bbc.com
  
  In some senses, Sunday's Old Firm derby was a tale of two number nines.In the blue corner, Cyriel Dessers, the much-denigrated Rangers hitman who spurns chances with maddening regularity but sticks plenty away too.In the green, Adam Idah, who arrived with a reported £9.5m price tag and, so far, failed to convince sections of the Celtic support he is worth the cash.Idah was feted during his loan spell from Norwich City across the second half of last season, plundering nine goals, the last a
  
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• Confirmed Line-Ups: Manchester City vs Exeter City (FA Cup Third Round)

  10-01-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Confirmed Line-Ups: Manchester City vs Exeter City (FA Cup Third Round)Manchester City will seek their first win of 2026 when Exeter City visit the Etihad Stadium for the FA Cup third-round at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The Blues have succumbed to three successive draws to begin the calendar year, with doubts emerging over whether City can keep up with Premier League leaders Arsenal as they vie for a fifth Premier League title in six seasons.Pep Guardiola has welcomed Antoine Semen
  
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• Barcelona inform Marcus Rashford of €30m transfer plan

  10-01-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona inform Marcus Rashford of €30m transfer planThis summer’s transfer window will be a very important one for Barcelona, who intend to address multiple positions. A new centre-back and striker are wanted, while a decision will also need to be made on whether Marcus Rashford remains at a club as a left winger option.After missing out on Nico Williams, Barcelona turned their attention to Rashford, whom they signed on a season-long loan from Manchester United. As part of that agre
  
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• Bove to attend Roma-Sassuolo and receive special farewell

  10-01-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bove to attend Roma-Sassuolo and receive special farewellTonight’s match between Roma and Sassuolo, valid for the 20th matchday of Serie A, will be played at 6:00 PM at the Stadio Olimpico.Among the spectators in the stands, according to Il Corriere dello Sport, will be Edoardo Bove. The midfielder is still under contract with the Trigoria club until 2028.However, his contract will soon be terminated following the agreement reached with Watford, the club where “Edo” wants to re
  
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• Wesley receives last-minute call-up for Sassuolo clash

  10-01-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Wesley receives last-minute call-up for Sassuolo clashToday at 6:00 PM, Roma will welcome Fabio Grosso’s Sassuolo to the Stadio Olimpico for the first match of the second half of the season. The Neroverdi will have to contend with two crucial absences: neither Berardi nor Thorstvedt will be playing. At home, however, Dovbyk and Wesley were initially left out of the Giallorossi squad. The Ukrainian striker suffered a minor muscle tear in his left thigh in the match against Lecce, while the
  
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• Cariocão 2026 guide: check out the new format, prizes and fixtures

  10-01-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Cariocão 2026 guide: check out the new format, prizes and fixturesThe 2026 Carioca Championship arrives with significant changes.Considering the athletes' fatigue in a World Cup year, FERJ and the clubs have approved a regulation aiming to streamline the schedule for the State Championship.Check out a guide to Cariocão 2026 below!🏆  Start Date and New FeaturesDebut: The first game will be between Flamengo, the current champion, and Portuguesa, in a match brought forwar
  
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• 'Only time will tell' if Bloomfield is the right man for Oxford

  10-01-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you for your thoughts on new Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield and he certainly seems to have caused a stir.Here is what you had to say about the appointment:Matthew: No. Doesn't have the right experience. No decent track record. Can't see what's he's going to add. I agreed with the decision to remove Rowett but frankly I'd rather have Rowett, is this the best we can do?Connor: I think this appointment reflects what Luton attempted to do last season by bringing in a
  
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• Barcelona end transfer speculation as forward’s first team status confirmed

  10-01-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona end transfer speculation as forward’s first team status confirmedIn recent weeks, a number of Barcelona players have been linked with leaving the club during the winter transfer window. One of those has been Roony Bardghji, but any doubts about his immediate future has now been put to bed.Bardghji, who signed last summer from FC Copenhagen, has struggled for regular minutes this season – which is understandable, given that he is understudy to a certain Lamine Yamal. In tota
  
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• National team coach claims 26-year-old Real Madrid star can be the ‘best in the world’

  10-01-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  National team coach claims 26-year-old Real Madrid star can be the ‘best in the world’Brahim Diaz is enjoying a moment of redemption on the international stage, and his performances at AFCON 2025 are rapidly changing the stories around his season. While his role at Real Madrid has been limited and frustrating, the Moroccan international has become the undisputed star of the tournament, drawing strong praise from his national team coach and reminding everyone of his true quality.
  
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• Charlton Athletic sign Hearts defender Waldie

  10-01-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Charlton Athletic sign Hearts defender WaldieCharlton Athletic have completed the permanent signing of Hearts defender Lizzie Waldie.The Addicks announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 25-year-old defender has signed an initial 18-month deal with the South East Londoners.Waldie has spent the last two-and-a-half years in Edinburgh with Hearts. She helped the club to further establish themselves in the Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) whilst also
  
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• Serie A Liveblog: Roma-Sassuolo, Atalanta-Torino, Como-Bologna, Udinese-Pisa

  10-01-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Serie A Liveblog: Roma-Sassuolo, Atalanta-Torino, Como-Bologna, Udinese-PisaThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games, Como-Bologna, Udinese-Pisa, Roma-Sassuolo and Atalanta-Torino.We begin Week 20 and therefore the second half of the season at 14.00 GMT (15.00 CET) with Como vs. Bologna head-to-head for Europe and Udinese hosting Pisa.At 17.00 GMT (18.00 CET),
  
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• FA Cup holders stunned as sixth tier opponents take shock lead 😲

  10-01-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  FA Cup holders stunned as sixth tier opponents take shock lead 😲Crystal Palace's FA Cup defence got off to a shaky start as the Eagles trail sixth-tier Macclesfield in the third round.
  Palace dominated possession for most of the first half but struggled to carve out any clear-cut opportunities.The Premier League outfit were rocked minutes before half time after conceding the opener. Macclesfield's Paul Dawson climbed highest to head into the net from Luke Duffy's free-kick to send M
  
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• Richard Hughes must avoid massive Liverpool mistake in January

  10-01-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Richard Hughes must avoid massive Liverpool mistake in JanuaryLiverpool's 2025-26 season has been rather questionable so far.The Reds find themselves 14-points adrift of first-placed Arsenal with just under half of the Premier League campaign to go.Indeed, Arne Slot may have led his men to a decent draw against the Gunners on Thursday but that doesn't mean that their poor performances across the rest of the term should be brushed over.One of their main problems has been the lack of grit that the
  
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• Mikel Arteta gives Riccardo Calafiori injury update

  10-01-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mikel Arteta gives Riccardo Calafiori injury updateMikel Arteta has confirmed that Riccardo Calafiori will not be available for Arsenal’s FA Cup third-round tie at Portsmouth, with the defender still short of a return following the injury he suffered before Christmas.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesSpeaking ahead of the trip to Fratton Park, Arteta ruled out the Italian despite suggestions that his absence may not extend much further into January.Calafiori has not featured since pulling
  
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• Balotelli considers becoming a coach but has one doubt

  10-01-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Balotelli considers becoming a coach but has one doubtFormer Italy star Mario Balotelli admits he considers becoming a coach after the end of his playing career: ‘But what if I find another one with my same character?’Former Serie A and Italy star Balotelli is considering becoming a coach.Balotelli ‘thinking’ about becoming a coachGenoa’s Mario Balotelli in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match Parma Calcio vs Genoa CFC at Ennio Tardini stadium in Parma, It
  
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• Mbeumo 'sad' over Cameroon Afcon exit

  10-01-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bryan Mbeumo played for France at youth level but made his debut for Cameroon against Uzbekistan in 2022 [Getty Images]Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo says their first-half performance let them down in their quarter-final defeat by hosts Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), leaving him "really sad" about the manner of his country's exit from the tournament.The Indomitable Lions went down 2-0 at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat on Friday night, with Brahim Diaz and Ismael S
  
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• Report: Man United considering three managers as potential Ruben Amorim replacements

  10-01-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Man United considering three managers as potential Ruben Amorim replacementsManchester United Manager Search Moves On Without FergusonManchester United are once again standing at a familiar crossroads, searching for leadership while attempting to redefine authority at Old Trafford. According to reporting by The Mirror, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, INEOS and the Glazer family have no intention of consulting Sir Alex Ferguson on the appointment of the club’s next permanent manager. It is a dec
  
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• Real Madrid v Barcelona: Xabi Alonso hit by injury crisis

  10-01-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid v Barcelona: Xabi Alonso hit by injury crisisReal Madrid has a HUGE list of absentees and doubts for the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona.The classic match is scheduled for 4 PM this Sunday (11th), at King Abdullah Sports City, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  Éder Militão is definitely out due to a thigh injury. And the list of DOUBTS includes SIX players. Check out who might miss the decision:Antonio Rüdiger - knee injuryRaúl Asencio - thigh painDean Huij
  
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• Ex England & AC Milan Coach Claims Inter Milan ‘Are The Best-Equipped Team’ In Serie A Title Race

  10-01-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ex England & AC Milan Coach Claims Inter Milan ‘Are The Best-Equipped Team’ In Serie A Title RaceInter Milan are the clear favourites for the Scudetto, according to Fabio Capello, who believes no other Serie A side can match the Nerazzurri’s overall strength.In his column in the Gazzetta dello Sport, via L’Interista, the former England and AC Milan coach has doubled down on his view that Inter are uniquely equipped to go the distance in the title race.“I’v
  
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• Liverpool offered the chance to sign £78m forward

  10-01-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool offered the chance to sign £78m forwardLiverpool have the opportunity to sign £78m forwardLiverpool’s transfer strategy continues to evolve under Arne Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes. Even after an extraordinary £450m outlay last summer, recruitment planning remains active, particularly in attacking areas where questions persist.While Liverpool boast enviable depth across the frontline, uncertainty still frames the discussion. Mohamed Salah could be se
  
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• Rival watch: Real Madrid attacker ready for Clasico Super Cup final, key defender pushing to play

  10-01-2026 13:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rival watch: Real Madrid attacker ready for Clasico Super Cup final, key defender pushing to playReal Madrid’s win against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal earlier this week in Jeddah came at some cost as they saw three of their players end the game with physical problems.Indeed, coming out of the contest, Antonio Rudiger, Rodrygo Goes, and Raul Asencio were all deemed doubts for Sunday’s final against FC Barcelona.However, it appears that things are easing up for t
  
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• Key Real Madrid defender does not want to miss Super Cup showdown despite discomfort

  10-01-2026 13:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Key Real Madrid defender does not want to miss Super Cup showdown despite discomfortReal Madrid’s preparations for the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona have been overshadowed by growing concern in defence, with Antonio Rudiger’s fitness now a major talking point. According to a report from Miguel Angel Diaz, the German centre-back is continuing to receive treatment for discomfort in his left knee, yet remains determined not to miss Sunday’s Clásico final.Th
  
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• 🐺 Returning Wolves attacker ends lengthy goal drought

  10-01-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  🐺 Returning Wolves attacker ends lengthy goal droughtWolves made an electric start to their FA Cup third-round tie against Shrewsbury and the Old Gold were inspired by a returning hero. 
  Jørgen Strand Larsen has struggled for form this season, scoring just three goals in all competitions.The Norwegian attacker's last strike came all the way back in October, when he scored in the 3-2 home loss to Burnley in the Premier League.However, returning to the starting XI for the first
  
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• Barcelona further postpone medical for January arrival due to logistical issues

  10-01-2026 13:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona further postpone medical for January arrival due to logistical issuesBarcelona’s plans for Joao Cancelo’s return have seen a slight adjustment, but there is no cause for concern. According to a recent report from SPORT, the defender’s arrival and medical examination have been postponed, with the club choosing to finalise the process after the Spanish Super Cup concludes.Until recently, Cancelo was expected to undergo his medical examination on Saturday. Howe
  
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• 'They may as well have not turned up'

  10-01-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]The three goals at Wrexham meant Forest have now conceded 46 in all competitions this season, with bottom club Wolves the only side to have let in more among Premier League clubs - and only one more at that.But with his side 17th in the league - seven points clear of the bottom three - Dyche's focus will now be solely on keeping Forest in the top flight after an evening to forget in north Wales."Forest were nowhere near good enough in the first half," former Crystal Palace striker
  
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• Pavlovic penalty spot sabotage: De Rossi expected ‘different attitude’ from Milan players

  10-01-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Pavlovic penalty spot sabotage: De Rossi expected ‘different attitude’ from Milan playersDaniele De Rossi expected a ‘different attitude’ from Milan players before Nicolae Stanciu’s penalty miss on Thursday, but the Genoa midfielder didn’t fail because of the little hole Strahinja Pavlovic had dug.Genoa held Milan to a 1-1 draw at San Siro just two days ago, but the Grifone somehow returned home with regrets as Romanian midfielder Stanciu missed a penalty kick
  
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• Mikel Arteta gives Kai Havertz injury update

  10-01-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mikel Arteta gives Kai Havertz injury updateMikel Arteta has offered a cautiously positive update on Kai Havertz as Arsenal prepare for their FA Cup third-round trip to Portsmouth, while confirming that Riccardo Calafiori remains unavailable.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesHavertz has not featured since the opening day of the season, though he returned to the matchday squad as an unused substitute during the 4-1 win over Aston Villa last month only to vanish again.Arteta indicated that the Ge
  
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• Just in: Real Madrid forward not injured, available for Super Cup final vs Barcelona

  10-01-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Just in: Real Madrid forward not injured, available for Super Cup final vs BarcelonaIn a major boost for Real Madrid, journalist Miguel Angel Diaz of COPE has confirmed that forward Rodrygo Goes does not have a hamstring injury.As such, the Brazilian international is set to be available for selection for Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona.Relief for Real MadridRodrygo has been one of Real Madrid’s most in-form forwards in recent matches, recovering his confidence afte
  
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• Inter Milan President Considers Shock Swoop For Juventus Star As Italian Media Claim: ‘Free Transfers, After All, Are His Speciality’

  10-01-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter Milan President Considers Shock Swoop For Juventus Star As Italian Media Claim: ‘Free Transfers, After All, Are His Speciality’Inter president Beppe Marotta is reportedly keeping tabs on Dusan Vlahovic as the striker’s future at Juventus grows increasingly uncertain.According to La Stampa, Inter are among the clubs following Vlahovic’s situation closely, with the newspaper pointing out that free transfers have long been one of Marotta’s trademarks.The Nerazzur
  
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• Former Man City & Italy Striker Hails Inter Milan Coach Chivu As ‘A Fantastic Guy’ & Adds ‘I’d Be Happy If They Won The Scudetto’

  10-01-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former Man City & Italy Striker Hails Inter Milan Coach Chivu As ‘A Fantastic Guy’ & Adds ‘I’d Be Happy If They Won The Scudetto’Mario Balotelli has spoken warmly about Inter and Cristian Chivu, admitting he would be happy to see the Nerazzurri win the Scudetto while praising the coach as “a fantastic guy”.According to TMW, via FCInterNews, Balotelli was speaking to reporters at Bergamo airport before departing for Dubai.Where he is set to begin
  
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