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• Igor Paixao makes swift return to Marseille training

  24-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Igor Paixao makes swift return to Marseille trainingIgor Paixao (26) has returned to first-team training for Olympique de Marseille, allaying concerns that he had sustained a serious injury in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to fierce rivals Paris Saint-Germain.Paixao was withdrawn in the first half, replaced by Angel Gomes, who went on to score for OM. Post-match, Bruno Genesio suggested that it was an ankle injury that the Brazilian had sustained, however, L’Équipe reported ea
  
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• How do you feel about Man Utd's start to the season?

  24-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]As we enter the season's first international break, we want to hear your thoughts on the opening five games of the Premier League.Manchester United have endured a difficult start to life under Michael Carrick's permanent leadership, winning just one of their opening five league games - against promoted Ipswich.The Red Devils have lost against fellow promoted side Hull City, against 10-man Manchester City in the derby, and exited the Carabao Cup despite leading 2-0 at half-time at home
  
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• Wycombe sign goalkeeper Wildsmith on free transfer

  24-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Wildsmith has made 172 appearances in the EFL [Shutterstock]Wycombe Wanderers have signed goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith on a free transfer.The 30-year-old arrives at Adams Park having made 172 appearances in the Championship and League One for Sheffield Wednesday, Derby County, West Bromwich Albion and Barnsley. He spent the end of last season at Middlesbrough, but did not make an appearance.During his spell with the Rams, Wildsmith helped them win promotion and claimed the golden glove award for
  
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• Real Madrid open war with Spanish journalist over controversial remarks: ‘Should look at himself in the mirror’

  24-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid open war with Spanish journalist over controversial remarks: ‘Should look at himself in the mirror’The confrontation between Real Madrid and journalist Juanma Castao has escalated further. Earlier today, the Spanish capital club published a 3-minute, 14-second video on their social media channels dedicated entirely to the COPE journalist. It contains no accompanying text and opens by showing an opinion piece Castano published in ABC under the headline ‘Real Madrid,
  
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• Leigh full-back O'Brien signs one-year contract

  24-09-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gareth O'Brien made 20 appearances for Leigh Leopards in 2026 [SWPix]Leigh Leopards full-back Gareth O'Brien has signed a new contract to remain with the Super League club next season.The 34-year-old started his career with hometown club Warrington and has also had spells with Salford, Toronto and Castleford.During his time with Leigh, O'Brien won the 2023 Challenge Cup and has gone on to make 97 appearances in four seasons with the Leopards."I wanted to stay, whether that's in a different sort
  
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• Ramos on Milan move: ‘The fans are incredible, I love feeling the support’

  24-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ramos on Milan move: ‘The fans are incredible, I love feeling the support’Goncalo Ramos has spoken about his first months at Milan, and the moment that made the scale of the club click for him came several thousand miles from San Siro.Speaking to the club’s official channels, with quotes via MilanNews.it, the Portuguese striker recalled meeting Rossoneri supporters on the pre-season tour.“I met Milan fans for the first time in Jakarta, where we have a lot of supporters,&r
  
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• 'I loved it' - Robertson grateful for United spell

  24-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Before the Champions League and Premier League titles, Scotland captaincy and Liverpool hero status, Andy Robertson was a skinny teenager starting his professional career at Tannadice.Dundee United plucked the then 19-year-old left-back from fourth-tier Queen's Park in June 2013 and paid him a few hundred quid a week.That wage was quickly raised as Robertson set about showcasing the talent that would take him to the top of the game.He spent only a year with United, but it holds a special place i
  
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• 😱Vélez demands Boca-Racing in Copa Argentina be suspended

  24-09-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱Vélez demands Boca-Racing in Copa Argentina be suspendedClub Atlético Vélez Sarsfield appealed to the Court of Appeals to request the immediate suspension of the match between Racing Club and Boca Juniors, as part of a filing related to the 2026 Copa Argentina.
  The claim over an ineligible lineupEl Fortín argues that Boca breached the regulatory limit by including a sixth foreign player on the match sheet in the game played between the two sides. The Liniers-
  
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• Jesse Bisiwu names the Barcelona player who has impressed him the most: ‘A role model for me’

  24-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jesse Bisiwu names the Barcelona player who has impressed him the most: ‘A role model for me’Jesse Bisiwu was one of the signings that FC Barcelona made during the summer with an eye on the future.The 18-year-old winger arrived this summer from Club Brugge without having made his senior debut for the Belgian outfit, with the Blaugrana paying €8.5 million plus add-ons.Bisiwu signed a long-term contract with the Catalan club until 30 June 2031 and impressed in the pre-season, alth
  
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• These top clubs 🇪🇺 already in crisis 🥶

  24-09-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  These top clubs 🇪🇺 already in crisis 🥶A mandatory reaction before going under.As the international break is in full swing, the time has come for an initial assessment.The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 have been underway for a few weeks now, and already some heavyweights are struggling.Here’s an overview of those “big” clubs that are having a hard time.🇫🇷 Olympique de Marseille (17th): fire at the Vélodrom
  
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• Newcastle United goalkeeper Borg signs first professional deal

  24-09-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United goalkeeper Borg signs first professional dealNewcastle United goalkeeper Sofia Borg has signed her first professional contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies earlier today.The 18-year-old stopper is the second young player to agree professional terms with Newcastle United this week.Borg joined the Newcastle United academy last season from the Football West Academy in her native Australia. The youngster ha
  
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• Bove announces new documentary on cardiac arrest and rebirth at Watford

  24-09-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bove announces new documentary on cardiac arrest and rebirth at WatfordItalian midfielder Edoardo Bove is releasing a documentary on his collapse playing for Fiorentina and return to football at Watford following heart surgery.It is called ‘In Un Battito’ (In A Heartbeat) and will be released in Italian cinemas soon, directed by Giovanni Troilo.Bove collapsed in December 2024epa11752149 Players and staff block sight onto Fiorentina’s Edoardo Bove getting medical attention durin
  
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• Milan to scout Alessandro Romano on Ruben Amorim’s request

  24-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan to scout Alessandro Romano on Ruben Amorim’s requestSerie A side Cagliari have seen Alessandro Romano grow in stature this season and he has also been called up to the Italian national team. More than that, the youngster is now attracting attention from Milan.The midfielder came through Roma’s youth academy and also spent his younger days in Switzerland. The Sardinian side roped him on a loan deal and have a conditional obligation to buy.Daniele Longo has reported that interest
  
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• Jude Bellingham leaves fans in stitches with reaction to winning 2026 World Cup award: “Didn’t know it was a thing”

  24-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham leaves fans in stitches with reaction to winning 2026 World Cup award: “Didn’t know it was a thing”On the whole, the 2026 World Cup was successful for a number of Real Madrid players. Marc Cucurella helped Spain win the tournament, while Kylian Mbappe made history by winning the Golden Boot – not only did he become the first player in the history to win the award back-to-back, but he also confirmed himself as the top goalscorer in World Cup history.Jude Be
  
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• 💥The row rumbles on: Real Madrid hit out at Juanma Castaño

  24-09-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥The row rumbles on: Real Madrid hit out at Juanma CastañoReal Madrid issued a strongly worded official statement warning that it may take legal action against Cadena COPE journalist and ABC columnist Juanma Castaño. The move comes in response to the commentator’s recent remarks in his column titled "Real Madrid at War."
  The comparison that sparked the conflictIn his article, Castaño described the club’s official channel (Real Madrid TV) as "the Gara news
  
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• Serie B club Juve Stabia docked another 2 points after fraud investigation

  24-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie B club Juve Stabia docked another 2 points after fraud investigationSerie B side Juve Stabia are in chaos and were docked another two points after patron Alfredo Guerri had €153m seized by the authorities in a fraud investigation.The team reached the promotion play-offs last season, eliminated in the semi-finals, so were hoping to try again this term.It won’t be easy, because they were docked two points before the season began due to financial irregularities, and have now seen a
  
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• Barcelona rule out making any signings in January, including top attacking target – report

  24-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona rule out making any signings in January, including top attacking target – reportAs confirmed by the club’s vice-president of economic affairs, Ferran Olive, FC Barcelona have little room to manoeuvre in the January transfer window. Although the club’s financial situation has improved and they are operating under the 1:1 rule, it still does not allow them to make significant additions unless there is a sale. However, there is little concern within the sporting departme
  
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• Report: Liverpool keen on move for former midfielder

  24-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool keen on move for former midfielderLiverpool Monitor Tyler Morton Return as Iraola Watches Lyon MidfielderLiverpool are giving serious consideration to a move for Tyler Morton, according to TeamTalk, with the midfielder’s rapid development at Lyon placing him back on the radar at Anfield. What once looked like a clean summer exit is now developing into a transfer story with genuine intrigue, particularly as Andoni Iraola weighs up midfield options ahead of future windows.M
  
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• Report: Juventus could reignite Alisson interest as Liverpool talks pause

  24-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Juventus could reignite Alisson interest as Liverpool talks pauseAlisson Becker’s Liverpool future remains unresolved, and that keeps the door open for Juventus.According to TEAMtalk, no contract talks have begun between the club and the goalkeeper, with formal discussions unlikely before later in the year. The Brazilian, who turns 34 next month, is in the final season of his deal after Liverpool exercised a one-year extension option earlier in 2026, a decision taken partly to crea
  
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• Real Madrid defender will be out for 7-8 days due to knee sprain – report

  24-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender will be out for 7-8 days due to knee sprain – reportEarlier today, it was confirmed that Real Madrid new arrival Ibrahima Konate was leaving the France national team camp after suffering a knee sprain.The summer signing was called up by new Les Bleus manager Zinedine Zidane, alongside Kylian Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga.However, he was released earlier today due to the injury sustained in training, although it has since been confirmed that the problem is not very serio
  
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• Galliani idea if Malago removed as FIGC President over irregularity

  24-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galliani idea if Malago removed as FIGC President over irregularityIf Giovanni Malagò is removed as FIGC President over an election irregularity, then ex-Milan and Monza CEO Adriano Galliani is emerging as a possible replacement.The June election was a landslide decision, but could be voided over a lawyer’s appeal noting that at the time Malagò was not a registered member of the Italian Football Federation.CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, ITALY – MARCH 05: Giovanni Malago, Pres
  
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• Real Madrid accept there are issues with the team while maintaining stance on refereeing

  24-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid accept there are issues with the team while maintaining stance on refereeingSeveral days have now passed since the derby at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, but the anger at Real Madrid has not subsided. Coming out of the 2-1 derby defeat, Real Madrid want to make it clear that they believe Ortiz Arias’s refereeing should be the main focus when analysing the match.As reported earlier today, the Spanish capital club are shocked by the refereeing in Spain as they strongly believe th
  
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• Irow's goalscoring form impressing Plymouth boss

  24-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oliver Irow has scored three goals in his past two Plymouth Argyle appearances[Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he has been impressed with the impact Tottenham Hotspur youngster Oliver Irow has made on his side.The 20-year-old winger has scored three goals in his past two matches for the League One side. "He's really confident, he really believes in himself that he can impact the games," Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon. "He knows that the lads and the fans and the staff have a
  
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• Can Marink Reedijk bring his magic touch to Hibs?

  24-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can Marink Reedijk bring his magic touch to Hibs?Hibernian have announced that Marink Reedijk will be their next manager. Hibs announced the appointment of the former Beveren man this afternoon, with Reedijk having signed a deal with Hibs, although the club did not reveal how long the contract was for. Reedijk takes over a Hibs side that sit down in 10th, having won just two of their opening seen games to start the season. Reedijk becomes the latest manager to leave Belgium for Scotland, joining
  
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• Alaba on Udinese welcome: ‘I can’t wait to get started’

  24-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alaba on Udinese welcome: ‘I can’t wait to get started’David Alaba has signed his Udinese contract and delivered his first message to supporters, via the club’s official Instagram account.“Hello Udinese fans, thank you so much for the warm welcome, I can’t wait to get started. Let’s do this together, Forza Udinese!”Official: David Alaba joins Udinese (@udinesecalcio via X)Alaba signs for Udinese until JuneThe deal runs to 30 June, tying the 34-year
  
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• How do you feel about Newcastle's start to the season?

  24-09-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]As we enter the season's first international break, we want to hear your thoughts on the opening five games in the Premier League.It was a frantic summer and start to the season on Tyneside, as the Eddie Howe era ended and Matthias Jaissle joined amid a flurry of player exits and arrivals. Jaissle began with an encouraging draw against Liverpool but the 4-1 defeat at Leeds United was a sore one for everyone connected with the club. He has picked up two wins and another draw in the othe
  
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• How do you feel about Forest's start to the season?

  24-09-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]As we enter the season's first international break, we want to hear your thoughts on the opening five games in the Premier League.It has been a mixed start to life under Oliver Glasner for Nottingham Forest, with one win, two draws and two losses from his first five matches in charge.The optimism bought by the impressive win at Aston Villa has been somewhat dampened by Saturday's disappointing home defeat by promoted Coventry City.Glasner plays a back three and it might be taking some
  
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• How do you feel about Man City's start and life under Maresca?

  24-09-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]As we enter the season's first international break, we want to hear your thoughts on the opening five games of the Premier League.Manchester City have enjoyed a perfect start to life under Enzo Maresca, winning five out of his first five league matches and they will spend the three-week break at the top of the table - three points clear of last season's champions Arsenal.However, conceding three to Brian Brobbey in Sunday's chaotic 5-3 win over Sunderland showed improvements can be mad
  
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• How do you feel about Leeds' start to the season?

  24-09-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]As we enter the season's first international break, we want to hear your thoughts on the opening five games of the Premier League.Leeds have yet to be beaten in the league as Daniel Farke's men make a good start in their bid to solidify their place in the top flight. Two wins and three draws mean Leeds sit fifth and feeling buoyant about the campaign ahead.Farke's side were knocked out of the Carabao Cup, but the Whites look like a side capable of giving any team in the Premier League
  
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• Hansi Flick calls up four reserve-team players for Barcelona training today

  24-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick calls up four reserve-team players for Barcelona training todayFC Barcelona continued to train this morning even as a large part of the squad is away on international duty. On Wednesday, manager Hansi Flick decided to hold a joint training session between the first-team and Barça Atletic players.But, SPORT reports that unlike yesterday, today’s session was a more intimate one, with only a few players from the reserve team getting called up.Indeed, Flick worked with just
  
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