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• Improved composure helping Pepple score goals

  25-09-2026 13:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bim Pepple came off the bench to score in the 5-1 Jersey Mike's Trophy win over Crystal Palace Under-21s on Tuesday - his fourth successive appearance with a goal [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle striker Bim Pepple says a change in his mental focus and working with a sports psychologist has contributed to his fine goalscoring form.The 23-year-old has scored in each of his past four appearances for the in-form Pilgrims. He has scored 20 goals since the start of 2026, having found the net just three
  
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• Arsenal striker drew summer transfer interest from Spain

  25-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal striker drew summer transfer interest from SpainViktor Gyokeres drew interest from clubs from Spain and elsewhere over the summer, but Arsenal set a firm stance against the striker’s sale.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that there were top clubs interested in Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres over the summer, especially from Spain, with multiple enquiries over the player’s potential availability.But the Gunners reportedly insisted that Gyokeres was no
  
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• Numbers explain why Real Madrid moved swiftly to renew young midfielder’s contract

  25-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Numbers explain why Real Madrid moved swiftly to renew young midfielder’s contractOne month into the new season, Real Madrid may not have much to show for it in terms of performance, despite signing multiple new players in the summer transfer window.But there have been promising sparks here and there, including the performances of Arda Guler, who is really making strides in his bid to become a key player at the Santiago Bernabeu.Recent reports indicated that Real Madrid have been impressed
  
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• Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish praises Pierre Sage and staff’s ‘remarkable work’

  25-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish praises Pierre Sage and staff’s ‘remarkable work’The designated successor to Oliver Glasner on the Crystal Palace bench, Pierre Sage has faced a few difficulties at the start of his English adventure. Between the turmoil of the transfer window, players returning late from the World Cup and a Premier League campaign that began with two defeats, the former RC Lens manager has weathered some rough patches. But two months after taking charge of
  
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• Barcelona loanee starting to convince Liverpool over €55m permanent transfer – report

  25-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona loanee starting to convince Liverpool over €55m permanent transfer – reportRonald Araujo’s future at Barcelona is becoming increasingly uncertain after his impressive start to life at Liverpool, with the defender now giving the Premier League club a genuine reason to consider making his loan move permanent.According to Mundo Deportivo, Liverpool are becoming increasingly convinced by the Uruguayan, who joined on loan from Barcelona until the end of the season. Not
  
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• How to watch England vs Spain in UEFA Nations League live: Stream, TV, team news, prediction

  25-09-2026 14:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reigning World Cup champions Spain head to Wembley Stadium for a UEFA Nations League opener against England on Saturday in a rematch of the EURO 2024 Final.This could've been the World Cup final had England overcome Argentina's scrappy demands in the semifinal, and Thomas Tuchel's men will be anxious to make a statement as a new cycle begins in London.MORE — UEFA Nations League groups, standings, schedule, scoresThis match kicks off at the same time as UEFA Nations League A's Group 3 mates
  
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• Liverpool want to sign their biggest headache of recent years – Report

  25-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool want to sign their biggest headache of recent years – ReportLiverpool Explore Marcos Llorente Move as Atletico Madrid Contract Talks IntensifyLiverpool are among the clubs closely tracking Marcos Llorente as uncertainty surrounds his Atletico Madrid future, with TeamTalk reporting that Chelsea and Manchester City are also in the mix for the versatile Spaniard.The 31-year-old is entering a crucial stage in discussions over a new deal in the Spanish capital. His current contract is
  
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• Brazil drop in FIFA rankings and leave top five after draw with Australia

  25-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil drop in FIFA rankings and leave top five after draw with AustraliaBrazil’s draw against Australia cost the national team one spot in the FIFA ranking.With the result, Brazil was overtaken by Morocco, dropping from fifth to sixth place. Portugal, which beat Wales, is seventh and now closer to the Brazilian team.Brazil will still have two more friendlies in this FIFA window to try to recover the points. The Brazilians will face Australia (28th) again next Tuesday, and then take on Ind
  
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• Williams' experience 'incredible' for Eastleigh - Gray

  25-09-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonny Williams (left) was part of a Wales team captained by legendary winger Gareth Bale [Getty Images]Eastleigh manager Matt Gray says Jonny Williams' time as a free agent helped the National League side sign the former Wales international on Thursday.A former Premier League player for Crystal Palace, 32-year-old Williams has been to two European Championships and one World Cup but had been without a club since leaving League Two outfit Gillingham at the end of last season."In the off-season, I
  
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• Arsenal star withdraws from international duty after injury blow

  25-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star withdraws from international duty after injury blowKai Havertz Injury Update: Arsenal Await Scan Results After Germany SetbackArsenal have a Kai Havertz problem to monitor, but not panic over, after the forward left Germany duty early with a hamstring issue.Havertz went off in the first half of Germany’s draw with the Netherlands in Amsterdam, and the immediate call was straightforward. He is heading back to Arsenal for assessment, with further tests due from the club’s
  
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• Real Madrid insiders raise major concern over player attitude under Mourinho: ‘Exactly the same as last year’

  25-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid insiders raise major concern over player attitude under Mourinho: ‘Exactly the same as last year’Real Madrid’s defeat to Atletico Madrid has reignited concerns inside the club that Jose Mourinho may be facing the same problems that undermined the team last season.According to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, some sources around Real Madrid believe the attitude within the squad has barely changed despite the arrival of a new coaching staff.That is particularly troubl
  
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• Barcelona youngster working hard in training to convince Flick to hand official debut

  25-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youngster working hard in training to convince Flick to hand official debutFC Barcelona held a light training session on Friday, with the first-team players who remain at the club during the international break completing gym work before taking an extended break. The squad will return during the final week of the international break to prepare for the La Liga match against Getafe on 10 October at 18:30 at Spotify Camp Nou.Wojciech Szczesny, Gerard Martin, Gavi, Alejandro Balde, Gabriel
  
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• Arsenal summer signing tells media he came to be a champion

  25-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal summer signing tells media he came to be a championBruno Guimaraes has told the media he wants to be a champion with Arsenal, as he kicks off the international break with Brazil.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesBruno Guimaraes completed a summer transfer from Newcastle United to Arsenal last month, and he’s had a generally positive start to life with his new club.The primary negative so far has been a couple of minor injury setbacks, but those were perhaps to be expected given
  
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• FA Cup tie to be replayed after ref's error - will it set a precedent?

  25-09-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This season's FA Cup competition began on Friday, 7 August [Getty Images]An FA Cup tie between Mulbarton Wanderers and Woodford Town is making the headlines because of a refereeing error which has caused a replay.So what sets this apart from other matches impacted by an error from officials? And could we see it happen in leagues which have the video assistant referee (VAR)?For example, there were 25 VAR errors last season. This season an error has already been publicly acknowledged after Manches
  
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• Juventus, Roma and Premier League clubs eye Sassuolo midfielder Darryl Bakola

  25-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus, Roma and Premier League clubs eye Sassuolo midfielder Darryl BakolaJuventus are reportedly keen to sign US Sassuolo’s Darryl Bakola (18), according to the information of the Corriere dello Sport.AS Roma, along with several Premier League clubs, are also said to have put the young French midfielder on their radar with a view to a potential future transfer. Under contract with the Neroverdi until 2030, the 18-year-old is reportedly valued at around €30m.Having joined the Olymp
  
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• A Decade of Clips Fuels Real Madrid’s Clash With Juanma Castaño

  25-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Decade of Clips Fuels Real Madrid’s Clash With Juanma CastañoReal Madrid published a video lasting three minutes and 14 seconds from its official accounts on Thursday, escalating a dispute with El Partidazo de COPE host Juanma Castaño days after the journalist apologised for one accusation against the club’s television channel while refusing to withdraw another.Real Madrid turns the dispute into a personal video responseThe clip opens with Castaño’s colum
  
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• ✂️ Coach cracks down: top nation banned from the barber!

  25-09-2026 14:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✂️ Coach cracks down: top nation banned from the barber!Modern footballers are certainly known for sporting extravagant looks and occasionally setting one hairstyle trend or another.Here and there, however, the pros seem to spend a little too much time on their magnificent hair. Apparently, that applies especially to the French national team players.According to the sports newspaper 'L'Équipe', new national coach Zinédine Zidane has now taken drastic action and strictl
  
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• Jude Bellingham wins England Player of the Year award for second year running

  25-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham wins England Player of the Year award for second year runningJude Bellingham has been named England Men’s Player of the Year for 2025-26 after starring during the Three Lions’ run to third place at the World Cup.The Real Madrid midfielder has won the award for a second successive season after supporters voted through the official England app.Bellingham enjoyed an outstanding international campaign, recording seven goals and one assist across 12 appearances for Thomas
  
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• Report reveals the general feeling inside Real Madrid dressing room after derby debacle

  25-09-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report reveals the general feeling inside Real Madrid dressing room after derby debacleReal Madrid’s defeat to Atletico Madrid has triggered an uncomfortable feeling within the club that the problems which undermined the team last season may still be there despite Jose Mourinho’s arrival.According to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, conversations with sources across different levels of Real Madrid have pointed to growing frustration following the 1-2 defeat at the Metropolitano.Mouri
  
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• “I spoke with PSG” – Serie A attacker would have given new look Paris team a very different shape

  25-09-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I spoke with PSG” – Serie A attacker would have given new look Paris team a very different shapePSG had a major squad refresh in the summer, and it sounds like they almost signed a very different profile of attacker.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG ended up having quite a busy summer, selling off a number of squad players and bringing in some top talents to r
  
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• Friendly, another poor showing for Ancelotti's Brazil

  25-09-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly, another poor showing for Ancelotti's BrazilBrazil got away with one...In their first match since the 2026 World Cup, Brazil faced Australia in a friendly this Friday at noon.Three months after their unfortunately historic round-of-16 elimination from the World Cup by Norway (0-2), the Seleção snatched a 1-1 draw against the Socceroos in the very last moments of the match thanks to a goal from Rayan (90+5').Australia had opened the scoring twenty minutes before the final w
  
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• Revealed: How many fans will attend Italy vs Belgium at the Olimpico

  25-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: How many fans will attend Italy vs Belgium at the OlimpicoThe Stadio Olimpico is not sold out for tonight’s Nations League game between Italy and Belgium, with circa 40,000 fans expected in the stands.About 40,000 fans will attend tonight’s Nations League match between Italy and Belgium.This game marks the Azzurri’s debut in the 2026-27 Nations League and the first match of Roberto Mancini’s second tenure as head coach of La Nazionale.How many tickets have been
  
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• Brazil play poorly, but snatch draw with Australia at the death

  25-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil play poorly, but snatch draw with Australia at the deathBrazil did not fare well at all in its first test after the 2026 World Cup and drew 1-1 with Australia in the friendly played this Friday.
  Playing on Australian soil, Brazil created little throughout the match, showed defensive lapses, and did not get the individual spark from its attacking talents. Brazil thought it had taken the lead through Estêvão in the first half, but the goal was ruled out by VAR.Australia were ra
  
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• Steve Parish reveals why Liverpool’s Ismaila Sarr move collapsed

  25-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Parish reveals why Liverpool’s Ismaila Sarr move collapsedCrystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has revealed that Liverpool’s summer move for Ismaila Sarr failed because their proposed fee fell well short of the Eagles’ valuation.Liverpool approached Palace about the Senegal international during the final week of the transfer window as they explored options to strengthen their attack.However, the enquiry arrived only days before the deadline and Palace had little intention
  
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• “I agree” – Alexander Isak responds to Andoni Iraola demands

  25-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I agree” – Alexander Isak responds to Andoni Iraola demandsAlexander Isak responds to Andoni Iraola’s call for more at LiverpoolAlexander Isak has accepted Andoni Iraola’s call for greater involvement in Liverpool’s attacking play, despite a productive start to the season in front of goal.Four goals and one assist in seven appearances have given the striker an encouraging platform after a difficult previous campaign. Yet his response to the Liverpool head coa
  
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• Premier League joins call for Fifa reforms

  25-09-2026 13:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup was hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico [Getty Images]The Premier League has joined three of its top European counterparts in calling for "fundamental" reform of the way that Fifa is run, claiming its president Gianni Infantino has "actively promoted exploitative ideas".In a joint statement with Spain's La Liga, Germany's Bundesliga, and Italy's Serie A, the English top flight says it is speaking out "because we understand how Fifa's relentless expansionism affects
  
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• Report: Liverpool keen on surprise move for star who loves playing at Anfield

  25-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool keen on surprise move for star who loves playing at AnfieldLiverpool Explore Marcos Llorente Move as Atletico Madrid Contract Talks IntensifyLiverpool are among the clubs tracking Marcos Llorente as uncertainty lingers over his Atletico Madrid future, according to TeamTalk. The experienced Spaniard is approaching the final stretch of his current deal, and that has naturally alerted some of Europe’s biggest sides.The report states that Liverpool are “exploring”
  
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• Real Madrid have concerns about key defender’s physical state after several injury setbacks

  25-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid have concerns about key defender’s physical state after several injury setbacksAmong all the current stars in the Real Madrid squad, Eder Militao has been by far the most unfortunate when it comes to injuries.The Brazilian missed the World Cup due to a muscle injury he picked up in April and has yet to feature in a single minute of action so far in this new season. The centre-back is trying to get back to the pitch as soon as possible, but given the severity of the injury, it c
  
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• Barcelona midfielder unaware of Bayern Munich’s interest amid January transfer talks – report

  25-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder unaware of Bayern Munich’s interest amid January transfer talks – reportBarcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has emerged as a potential January target for Bayern Munich, but the Spanish international has not been informed of any interest from the Bundesliga giants.Recent reports have suggested that Bayern are considering Olmo as part of their plans for the winter transfer window, although a recent update from MARCA has made clear that there has been no direct approach
  
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• Chelsea hit with FA charge after alleged discriminatory chanting against Fulham

  25-09-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Football Association has charged Chelsea following reports of discriminatory chanting during their Premier League match away at Fulham in August.While the team secured a 3-2 win over their west London rivals on the season’s opening weekend thanks to goals from Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer, the club are now facing action for failing to control supporter behaviour.An FA statement read: "Chelsea FC has been charged with breaching FA Rule E21 during the ninth minute of its Pre
  
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