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• 🔝His level is unreal: Aubameyang keeps scoring at Dépor

  13-09-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝His level is unreal: Aubameyang keeps scoring at DéporAt 37, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is enjoying a phenomenal start to the LaLiga season. The experienced Gabonese striker has become Deportivo de La Coruña’s biggest sensation after posting an impressive tally of five goals in his first five matches.
  An unstoppable run against key opponentsThe forward’s eye for goal has given opposing defenses no respite. Aubameyang has found the net in consecutive matches agai
  
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• Wright expects 'big learnings' from Boro thriller

  14-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norwich City midfielder Jacob Wright says the squad will take "big learnings" from Saturday's heartbreaking 4-3 defeat at promotion rivals Middlesbrough.Wright scored his first goal for the club as the Canaries came from 3-1 down to draw level with Boro before the home side won it 4-3 in stoppage time. Norwich have won three and lost four of their opening seven matches, and sit 12th in the Championship on nine points."There are big learnings to take from it", Wright told BBC Radio Norfolk. "The
  
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• Liverpool and Manchester United keen on French international

  14-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool and Manchester United keen on French internationalManchester United transfer blow underlines defensive urgency after Pierre Kalulu setbackManchester United have spent recent windows trying to reshape the glamorous parts of the team, the areas that draw the noise, the headlines and the excitement. The attack was refreshed, the midfield was rebuilt and now the cold reality has arrived. If this side are to become serious again, the defence has to be fixed.That is why the latest update on
  
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• Chelsea 2-2 Hull City - the fans' verdict

  14-09-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Hull City.Here are some of your comments:Chelsea fansRobin: Really poor defensive display again, with basic errors from Hato and Gusto, both of whom need to be dropped. Martinez was all over the place for the second goal as well. Five points dropped from winning positions and it's only gameweek four. It's going to be a long season.Chris: We are a bizarre team - look absolutely incredible going forward but de
  
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• Daniel Maldini reportedly tests positive for drugs after car accident

  14-09-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Maldini reportedly tests positive for drugs after car accidentAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Daniel Maldini not only failed a breathalyser test after a car accident on Sunday morning, but also tested positive in a preliminary test to check for drug use.Things are going from bad to worse for Cagliari striker Daniel Maldini, son of Italy and Milan legend Paolo.The 24-year-old was involved in a car accident on Sunday morning in Milan, after he had scored the winner in Cagliari’s
  
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• Alarm bells ringing - is history writing off Coventry too soon?

  14-09-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Coventry City have waited 25 years for a return to the Premier League, but the reality of realising that dream is suddenly starting to look rather miserable.Their campaign could not have started much worse with four successive defeats - all without scoring a goal - highlighting the brutality of the top flight.The unwanted records are already beginning to pile up for Frank Lampard's side.It is the club's worst start to a season since 1919-20, when they lost their opening nine matches in what
  
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• Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford - the fans' verdict

  14-09-2026 11:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Brentford and Bournemouth.Here are some of your comments:Brentford fansBrahams: First of all, lucky to get a point. Defensively, I think maybe having achanging back four (can't be helped through injuries) is causing us some headaches. Potentially in midfield as well. Just feels like we need some stability. But, I know we will be a very dangerous team this season.Stanley: We need to start turning draws into wins if we wa
  
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• Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest - the fans' verdict

  14-09-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest.Here are some of your comments:Villa fansRob: Disappointing second-half performance cost us but, based on chances created, Forest deserved their win. That said, a two-footed challenge on Maatsen when both the player's feet were off the ground as he dived in has to be a straight red so I expect we will get another ProRef apology in the coming days, though a point would have been papering
  
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• 'Blues are developing more resilience'

  14-09-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]After the loss at Norwich, there was more than a bit of tension in the away end at Pride Park on Saturday. As any Blues fan will know, we have a real knack of not taking advantage of teams on a bad run of form. Derby haven't had a great start to the season but they had noticeably pulled their socks up following their lacklustre performance against West Brom and were making themselves much more difficult to break down.Bobby Clark's 40th-minute goal was in great danger of taking the joy out o
  
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• Time for Pocognoli to pick - who could be named in new-look Scotland squad?

  14-09-2026 11:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A new Scotland dawn is on the horizon.On Tuesday, Sebastien Pocognoli will name his first squad since being appointed the national team's head coach for the upcoming Nations League B fixtures.His predecessor, Steve Clarke, prioritised consistency in his squad during his successful seven-year reign, which ultimately culminated in a first men's World Cup appearance in 28 years.But his loyalty was often viewed - from supporters at least - as his biggest downfall, with regular calls for fresh faces
  
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• Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over penalty decision in Sunderland clash

  14-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over penalty decision in Sunderland clashArsenal are set to contact Howard Webb and Pro Ref today over the penalty awarded to Sunderland on Saturday, despite the Gunners going on to win the match.Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty ImagesHenry Winter reports that Arsenal are set to get in contact with Howard Webb and Pro Ref on Monday over the penalty awarded against Ezri Konsa on Saturday.Sunderland received a penalty for a supposed foul on Dan Ballard, but it appeared more
  
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• Jose Mourinho delighted with 23-year-old Spaniard as Real Madrid’s backup option – report

  14-09-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho delighted with 23-year-old Spaniard as Real Madrid’s backup option – reportReal Madrid have started very well under Jose Mourinho, securing victories in five of their six games so far, with the Real Betis game the only exception.The Portuguese tactician has done a very good job of rotating the players at his disposal, and one such area is left-back.Alvaro Carreras has responded to increased competition at Real Madrid in exactly the way Jose Mourinho would have wanted.Ra
  
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• Liverpool tracking midfielder with more tackles than others combined

  14-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool tracking midfielder with more tackles than others combinedLiverpool Monitor Lamine Camara as Transfer Talks Continue Amid Fresh Recruitment FocusLiverpool are keeping a close eye on Lamine Camara, with contact already made over a possible move. That is the key update from Ekrem Konur, who reports that the club have held talks with the player’s agents as the situation develops.That matters, because it moves this story beyond casual scouting. Clubs watch hundreds of players. Speaki
  
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• Jose Mourinho talks Guler, Diomande, Tchouameni ahead of Elche vs Real Madrid

  14-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho talks Guler, Diomande, Tchouameni ahead of Elche vs Real MadridReal Madrid are back in action on Tuesday, as they travel to the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero to take on Elche. Jose Mourinho’s side are hoping to record back-to-back victories in La Liga, following their weekend win over Rayo Vallecano.Ahead of the fixture, Mourinho spoke to the media in Monday’s pre-match press conference. As per Diario AS, he started by discussing his squad situation, making it c
  
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• Grimaldo sparks Atlético as late goals seal win at Sociedad

  14-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grimaldo sparks Atlético as late goals seal win at SociedadAtlético Madrid won 3-0 away to Real Sociedad at Anoeta, with Alejandro Grimaldo’s penalty, Jonathan David’s first Atlético goal and a late strike from Giuliano Simeone settling a contest that had been tight for long spells, according to Diario AS.Atlético turn a tight game into a 3-0 winThe match offered little for much of the opening hour. Real Sociedad enjoyed periods of pressure but created lim
  
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• 'Big Ludo' - trailblazing keeper who became West Ham cult figure

  14-09-2026 10:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Miklosko played more than 350 times in goal for West Ham [Getty Images]More than a quarter of a century after he stopped playing for West Ham, the chant still regularly sung by fans shows the affection in which former Hammers goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko is held.My name is Ludo Miklosko,I come from near Moscow,I play in goal for West Ham (West Ham!),When I walk down the street,Everyone that I meet,Says "Oi! Big boy! What's your name?"Miklosko announced late in 2024 that he was withdrawing from furt
  
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• Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu is leading option to host 2030 World Cup final; official decision may not come until 2028

  14-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu is leading option to host 2030 World Cup final; official decision may not come until 2028The Santiago Bernabeu has emerged as the leading candidate to host the 2030 World Cup final, potentially bringing the biggest match in international football to Real Madrid’s home.The 2030 edition is set to be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, and the Bernabeu has been among the venues under consideration to host the marquee event.According to journalist Jo
  
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• Carnevali: Juventus must learn from Sassuolo defeat, coach change ‘not in my nature’

  14-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carnevali: Juventus must learn from Sassuolo defeat, coach change ‘not in my nature’Juventus executive Giovanni Carnevali says that the Bianconeri need to learn from their defeat against Sassuolo and emphasises his trust in Luciano Spalletti: ‘Changing coaches is not in my nature.’Serie A giants Juventus suffered their first defeat in the 2026-27 campaign on Sunday, losing 3-2 to Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium.Edon Zhegrova scored twice to level the score, but Juventus loa
  
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• Lamine Yamal names his only Ballon d’Or rival – and it’s not Harry Kane

  14-09-2026 10:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal believes his World Cup success with Spain and winning La Liga alongside Barcelona should give him the upper hand over Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe in the race for the Ballon d'Or.France striker Mbappe, who finished as top scorer in the World Cup, La Liga, and the Champions League, stated last week that no player was better than him last season despite failing to claim any silverware.Yamal was voted La Liga’s standout player in 2025-26 as Barcelona successfully retained th
  
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• 'Significant moment' as Plymouth move into top six

  14-09-2026 10:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Cleverley guided Plymouth Argyle into League One's top six for the first time in his tenure at Home Park [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says moving into League One's play-off places for the first time under his leadership is a "significant moment".The Pilgrims rose into the top six after their 3-0 win over Barnsley at Home Park.Barring a few minutes during the final day of fixtures last season Argyle have not been in the top six under the former Watford boss since he took o
  
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• 'No spectators in stands - but Celtic had quite a few on pitch'

  14-09-2026 10:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views after Rangers put three goals past Celtic to book their place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.Here's what some of you had to say:Paul: Celtic inexplicably didn't turn up for the game and it was another puzzling result for Martin O'Neill to sift through and analyse, wondering what to make of his team's dismal overall performance. All three goals were conceded by abysmally poor marking, and at this level you will be severely punished for it.John: As bad as last s
  
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• Liverpool 0-0 Fulham - the fans' verdict

  14-09-2026 10:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Liverpool and Fulham.Here are some of your comments:Liverpool fansIan: The Fulham goalkeeper could have gone home, he wasn't needed. There was a total lack of effort all through the Liverpool team. We definitely need a left back because Tsimikas and Kerkez were woeful. A football match best forgotten.Jack: Drab and disappointing. Fulham had a doddle against us and it is absolutely unacceptable for us to have a £35
  
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• Mourinho talks Vinicius, Guler, Tchouameni, Diomande, Lamine Yamal ahead of Elche vs Real Madrid

  14-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Vinicius, Guler, Tchouameni, Diomande, Lamine Yamal ahead of Elche vs Real MadridJose Mourinho has offered a revealing glimpse into how he is managing Real Madrid’s squad ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Elche, with the Portuguese coach stressing that improvement, player development and balance matter as much as the immediate result.Mourinho was unequivocal about his priority for the match, stating, “I want to win; I’d like to play well and win.”That answer
  
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• Former Barcelona star criticises Lamine Yamal over Ballon d’Or comments: ‘Not conveying anything positive’

  14-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona star criticises Lamine Yamal over Ballon d’Or comments: ‘Not conveying anything positive’Lamine Yamal’s confidence has never been in doubt. His decision to publicly say he deserves the Ballon d’Or, though, has drawn criticism from a former Barcelona player who believes the teenager should have kept that opinion to himself.Abelardo Fernandez, who spent eight years at Barcelona and won 54 caps for Spain, has questioned the wisdom of Yamal’s comm
  
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• Brawls in Antrim, Kilcoo hit six & Clifford seals title

  14-09-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ugly scenes in the Antrim Senior Hurling Championship, another straightforward win for Kilcoo and some more David Clifford magic, it was another eventful weekend of club Championship action across the island of Ireland.The Antrim SHC final is the best place to start, as the rematch between last year's finalists St John's and Loughgiel Shamrocks was marred by clashes both on and off the pitch.The match at Fr Healy Park, ended in a 0-30 to 3-14 win for the Shamrocks, however, the scenes after were
  
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• VAR who gave Manchester City goal is a Spurs fan

  14-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VAR who gave Manchester City goal is a Spurs fanThe VAR official who incorrectly allowed a Manchester City goal to stand during Sunday’s Manchester derby is understood to be a Tottenham Hotspur supporter.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesManchester City looked to be at risk of their first dropped points of the new Premier League season on Sunday, after on-field referee Michael Oliver dismissed Phil Foden for violent conduct.But City were handed a lifeline in the second half, as Erling Haala
  
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• Serie A: Como vs. Parma – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  14-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Como vs. Parma – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVCesc Fabregas won’t rest either Nico Paz or Assane Diao for a home game against Parma, who are expected to start Italian starlet Simone Lontani.It kicks off at 18:30 CET [17:30 BST] at the Stadio Sinigaglia in Como.Fabregas’ men return to action four days after their historic 4-1 win over RB Leipzig in their first-ever Champions League game last week.Reports on Como’s starting XI are mixed, with Sky claiming
  
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• West Ham legend Ludek Miklosko dies aged 64 after cancer battle

  14-09-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer.Arriving at West Ham from Banik Ostrava, he went on to make nearly 400 appearances for the side between 1990 and 1998.Three years after receiving his diagnosis, he announced in December 2024 that he was withdrawing from further cancer treatment.During his time with the club, the Czech player helped secure promotion to the top division in both 1991 and 1993. A popular figure among supporters who con
  
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• Jersey Bulls Women suffer first-ever league defeat

  14-09-2026 10:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jersey Bulls Women lost a league game for the first time in their history as they went down 3-0 at Sutton United Under-23s.The islanders were playing in the Surrey Premier Division of the South East Counties Women's Football League for the first time after winning every game on their way to promotion last season.The island side had a perfect record as they won the league's Surrey Division One last term in their first season in the English football pyramid.But they found the step up in level toug
  
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• His best form is... Mourinho piles pressure on Vini 🎥

  14-09-2026 10:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  His best form is... Mourinho piles pressure on Vini 🎥José Mourinho has assessed the current situation at Real Madrid in the press conference ahead of this Tuesday’s match against Elche, scheduled for 21:30 CET at the Martínez Valero. The Portuguese coach evaluated the form of Vinicius Júnior and demanded a little more efficiency from him in front of goal.The Madrid coach first wanted to highlight the Brazilian winger’s enormous defensive commitment and hi
  
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