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• Inter have Martinez concerns after back-to-back Real Madrid and Udinese errors

  15-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter have Martinez concerns after back-to-back Real Madrid and Udinese errorsInter maintained their perfect start to the 2026-27 Serie A season with a 5-3 win over Udinese in San Siro on Monday evening, but there are growing concerns regarding goalkeeper Josep Martinez, who has made high-profile errors in his last two Nerazzurri outings.Martinez concerns after back-to-back errors for InterThis is Martinez’s first season as Inter’s outright no.1. He joined the club from Genoa in 2024
  
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• Spalletti still under scrutiny at Juventus despite Carnevali protection

  15-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti still under scrutiny at Juventus despite Carnevali protectionDespite recent assurances from CEO Giovanni Carnevali, Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti is still under scrutiny in the Italian press and there have been claims that the Old Lady may have to reconsider their position if the team are unable to redeem themselves over the next week.Pressure still mounting on Juventus and SpallettiJuventus got their 2026-27 campaign off to a winning start with consecutive victories over Frosi
  
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• LATEST: PSG give injury update on key player who came off hurt against Brest

  15-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LATEST: PSG give injury update on key player who came off hurt against BrestPSG have given an update on the fitness of Achraf Hakimi, who limped off in their game against Brest at the weekend.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 fans got pretty worried when Achraf Hakimi was subbed off injured shortly before half time in the Parisians’ game against Brest on Friday night.Howev
  
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• 📸 Ligue 1 unveils 5 exclusive balls for its biggest matches

  15-09-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Ligue 1 unveils 5 exclusive balls for its biggest matchesThe LFP and Kipsta have unveiled five commemorative balls designed exclusively for this season’s “Matchs Temps Forts” — the marquee fixtures.The initiative covers ten matches spread across both legs, including the Classique, the Olympico, and the league’s three major derbies.Each ball retains Ligue 1’s usual graphic identity, featuring the crests of the two opposing clubs and a color palette sp
  
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• Michael Carrick offers Carlos Baleba injury update as £65m signing prepares for debut

  15-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick has suggested Carlos Baleba could make his debut against Tottenham in October as he looks forward to welcoming his biggest buy into the Manchester United team. Baleba joined United from Brighton for an initial £65m but was then sidelined by an ankle injury. It means the midfielder will miss the reunion with his former club in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie at Old Trafford but manager Carrick expects him back in training soon. Sunday’s match against Fulham will also
  
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• Gerard Martín’s rise prompts Barcelona to consider longer deal

  15-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gerard Martín’s rise prompts Barcelona to consider longer dealBarcelona have begun the process of renewing defender Gerard Martín’s contract, per multiple reports relayed by Barca Blaugranes. The 24-year-old is currently tied to the club until 2028, and Barça are said to be looking at a longer deal that would come with a bigger release clause and a higher salary.There is reportedly no urgency on either side. So far, there have been no concrete negotiations or eve
  
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• Pocognoli on McBurnie, faith in youth and 'expermintation'

  15-09-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New head coach Sebastian Pocognoli has been speaking to the media after naming his first Scotland squad.Here are the main points from the news conference:Pocognoli, who has handed five first call-ups among seven uncapped players, says on the make-up of his squad: "The most important thing is regarding the style of play I want. My focus is to select the players regarding that. There are a lot of names that can also be on that squad. I think we have a good mix of experience and players going for t
  
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• Chelsea set for triple injury boost ahead of Brentford clash

  15-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea set for triple injury boost ahead of Brentford clashChelsea Injury Update: Caicedo, Palestra and Henderson Close to Brentford ReturnChelsea need bodies back, and they may get three of them this week. After a sloppy 2-2 draw with Hull City, Xabi Alonso could finally have some better news on the injury front, with Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra and Jordan Henderson all pushing to return for the trip to Brentford.That matters. Chelsea have lacked rhythm, balance and control in key moments a
  
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• Ex-Tottenham midfielder Bissouma set to join Ajax

  15-09-2026 14:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yves Bissouma left Tottenham after his contract expired in June [Getty Images]Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma is on the verge of joining Ajax on an initial deal that runs until the end of the season.The defensive midfielder, 30, was out of contract following his release from Spurs in June but is now set for a return to football in the Netherlands.It is understood Bissouma has agreed a deal until the end of the season with the option of a further 12 months.The Mali international is curr
  
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• Raheem Sterling arrives at court after being charged with dangerous driving

  15-09-2026 14:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raheem Sterling has arrived at court ahead of his first appearance accused of dangerous driving.Former England footballer Sterling, 31, is charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen, over an incident on 28 May.Sterling, from Berkshire, who has played for Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal in the Premier League, arrived at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court wearing black trousers, black shoes and a dark top.
  
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• Spalletti recovers two key Juventus players but injury crisis still a burden

  15-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti recovers two key Juventus players but injury crisis still a burdenJuventus find themselves in a minor crisis of injuries and results in the early stages of the 2026-27 season, but Luciano Spalletti will be pleased to have welcomed both Andrea Cambiaso and Weston McKennie back to first-team training following Sunday’s disappointing loss to Sassuolo.McKennie and Cambiaso back in training with JuventusThe Bianconeri began the 2026-27 season with back-to-back victories over Frosinone
  
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• John Terry reveals what Chelsea must do to reach next level after Hull setback

  15-09-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Chelsea skipper John Terry believes getting back to basic will help Xabi Alonso’s reshaped squad push forward this season.Encouraging signs have emerged under Alonso since his summer appointment, with the Blues bouncing back from a spirited defeat against champions Arsenal with a 6-3 victory over Leeds in the Carabao Cup.However, Chelsea were subsequently held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Hull at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Morgan Rogers, a costly arrival from Aston Villa, scored ea
  
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• Barcelona’s failed move for La Liga youngster has turned into an unexpected win for Hansi Flick

  15-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s failed move for La Liga youngster has turned into an unexpected win for Hansi FlickBarcelona could have entered the season with Jorge Salinas competing for the left-back position. Instead, a failed summer deal has helped Hansi Flick uncover one of the more unexpected success stories in his squad.Barça identified Salinas as a promising option at Racing Santander and explored a deal with the newly promoted club through his agent, Jorge Mendes. The two sides, though, w
  
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• 2 Arsenal players make Teams of the Week for Sunderland win

  15-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 Arsenal players make Teams of the Week for Sunderland winTwo Arsenal defenders feature in the various Teams of the Week following Saturday’s win away to Sunderland.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesArsenal won a tough game away at Sunderland on Saturday, and the performance didn’t particularly lend itself to individual awards.Of the two goalscorers, one was second-half substitute Bruno Guimaraes, and the other was Bukayo Saka from the penalty spot after a relatively middling perform
  
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• 🇲🇦 Abde: The shirt wasn't political or disrespectful to Morocco

  15-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇲🇦 Abde: The shirt wasn't political or disrespectful to MoroccoAbde, Real Betis’s Moroccan winger, has defended himself against the criticism he received in his country for wearing a shirt in support of Ceuta in the minutes before his team’s latest match against Villarreal.The international player wore a shirt with the slogan “We are all caballas,” like the rest of the players who took part in the match held at La Cerámica stadium. “Traitor&rd
  
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• 'He was someone I looked up to and adored'

  15-09-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former West Ham United goalkeepers Rob Green and Jimmy Walker have been sharing their memories of Ludek Miklosko.Hammers legend Miklosko, who made almost 400 appearances for the club between 1990 and 1998 and later returned as a goalkeeper coach, died on Monday, aged 64.Listen to Rob and Jimmy's tributes above or on BBC Sounds here.
  
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• Real Madrid teenage summer signing will have to wait for his first-team debut

  15-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid teenage summer signing will have to wait for his first-team debutReal Madrid signed Sergio Martinez from Racing Santander in the summer as one of their low cost-high potential moves in midfield.The initial idea was for the 19-year-old midfield prospect to be part of the Castilla side and adapt, eventually earning a promotion to the first team and a regular role under Jose Mourinho.His initial training sessions, however, won over the manager and the coach began dreaming of handing the
  
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• Midfielder confirms Liverpool exit with social media statement

  15-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder confirms Liverpool exit with social media statementJames Balagizi Leaves Liverpool as Midfielder Confirms Anfield ExitJames Balagizi has confirmed his Liverpool exit, bringing an 11-year association with the club to a close. The 22-year-old midfielder announced the news in an emotional social media message, ending a long spell that began in the academy and never quite reached the first-team breakthrough many once thought possible.Balagizi arrived at Liverpool as a boy and leaves as a
  
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• Rangers buoyant but 'true test' to come - Arfield

  15-09-2026 13:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Scott Arfield believes former club Rangers are "right in there now" after a difficult start to the season - but still face a "true test" this weekend.Sunday's 3-0 League Cup last-eight triumph over Celtic extended Rangers' winning run to five in all competitions, the first four of which were all narrow victories.Next, Derek McInnes' men travel to face Martin O'Neill's side in the Premiership on Sunday, with the defending champions up against Fenerbahce in Thursday's Europa League match firs
  
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• Flick talks Lamine, Gavi, Balde, Ballon d’Or ahead of Barcelona vs Racing Club

  15-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick talks Lamine, Gavi, Balde, Ballon d’Or ahead of Barcelona vs Racing ClubHansi Flick has given Lamine Yamal his strongest possible backing in the Ballon d’Or race, with the Barcelona manager making clear that he has no issue with his young star publicly targeting the prize.Yamal has openly stated his ambition to win the individual award, and Flick believes that self-belief is helping fuel the winger’s outstanding form. The Barça boss also stressed that collective ho
  
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• Why has Dino Toppmöller been sacked by RC Lens?

  15-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why has Dino Toppmöller been sacked by RC Lens?The news came as a real blow. Barely three months after taking over from Pierre Sage as manager of RC Lens, Dino Toppmöller is reportedly on the verge of being sacked. This decision by the club’s board inevitably raises questions, given that the German manager has only been in charge of six matches this season – one of which led to victory for Les Sang et Or in the Trophée des Champions and another to a stunning win in t
  
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• Southend boss Dyer pledges to keep attacking style

  15-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southend United boss Kieron Dyer says fans cannot get too giddy with their fine start but has promised to keep playing attacking football.The Shrimpers go into Tuesday's National League game at home to Tamworth fifth in the table, three points behind early leaders Boreham Wood. Southend have won four of their opening seven league matches under new boss Dyer who is in his first managerial role following a glittering career at Ipswich Town, Newcastle United and with England."In the worst possible
  
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• USMNT roster prediction: A big chance for Cavan Sullivan and other young prospects

  15-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The US play friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada. Photograph: Kohjiro Kinno/Sports Illustrated/Getty ImagesGoalkeepersPablo: Matt Turner (New England Revolution), Brian Schwake (Nashville SC), Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Diego Kochen (Lyngby)Jeff: Turner, Schwake, Kochen, Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders) Related: Pochettino’s ‘different’ vow to the US invites unwelcome speculationMaurer: This is probably the easiest position on the field to predict, but that’
  
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• Flick has a chat with Barcelona midfielder struggling for minutes ahead of Racing clash

  15-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick has a chat with Barcelona midfielder struggling for minutes ahead of Racing clashFC Barcelona completed their final training session on Tuesday ahead of their meeting with Racing Santander at the Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday night.Following Monday’s recovery session, Hansi Flick had all available players at his disposal as his side prepared for their fifth La Liga match of the season. Gavi waiting for more opportunitiesBefore the session began, the German coach briefly spoke with Ga
  
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• Calhanoglu at risk of missing Roma clash after being ruled out of Inter 5-3 Udinese

  15-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calhanoglu at risk of missing Roma clash after being ruled out of Inter 5-3 UdineseHakan Calhanoglu was not named in Cristian Chivu’s matchday squad for Inter’s 5-3 comeback victory over Udinese on Monday evening, and reports on Tuesday indicate that he is at a high risk of missing the top-of-the-table clash against Roma this coming weekend as well.Calhanoglu a strong doubt for Roma vs. InterGoals from Carlos Augusto, Nicolo Barella, Marcus Thuram, Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny ga
  
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• Real Madrid come up with a plan to ensure teenage starlet gets regular minutes

  15-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid come up with a plan to ensure teenage starlet gets regular minutesThiago Pitarch was one of Real Madrid’s standout players last season and was a revelation from the academy.Given minutes under Alvaro Arbeloa, the player made a name for himself and earner s reputation as the club’s highest-rated homegrown midfield talent, and was even a regular starter at one point.There was, thus, hope that his prominence would continue under Jose Mourinho. An untimely injury in preseason
  
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• Barnsley sign defender Okedina on one-year deal

  15-09-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jubril Okedina last played in a League One fixture in Cambridge United's 1-0 defeat by Wigan in March 2025 [Getty Images]Barnsley have signed defender Jubril Okedina on a one-year deal with the option of a further year.The 25-year-old Malawi international came through Tottenham Hotspur's youth setup and later joined Cambridge United, where he made 138 appearances in all competitions.He then moved to League of Ireland Premier Division side Bohemians but made just three league appearances, the mos
  
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• Man United duo could be set for return against Brighton

  15-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United duo could be set for return against BrightonManchester United injury news ahead of Brighton as Carrick needs a responseManchester United have no time to sulk. The derby defeat to Manchester City was contentious, the fallout has rumbled on, and the table already looks awkward. Four points from a possible 12 is a poor start by any standard, and Michael Carrick knows it.He put it plainly enough. United have “got to get back to winning football matches”. That is the job now, a
  
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• Official: Juventus will host 2028 UEFA Conference League final

  15-09-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Juventus will host 2028 UEFA Conference League finalJuventus’s Allianz Stadium has officially been selected as the host venue for the 2028 edition of the UEFA Conference League, the governing body has recently confirmed.On Tuesday, UEFA announced the full list of host venues for the 2028 and 2029 editions of the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.The Bianconeri had been in the running to host both the 2028 Conference League final and the 2029 Europa League fina
  
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• Laporta celebrates UEFA choosing Camp Nou as venue for 2029 Champions League final: ‘Immense source of pride’

  15-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laporta celebrates UEFA choosing Camp Nou as venue for 2029 Champions League final: ‘Immense source of pride’Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, welcomed UEFA’s decision to select the Spotify Camp Nou as the venue for the 2029 Champions League final.The decision was announced earlier today by European football’s governing body, with Camp Nou being chosen over the Wembley Stadium in London.Laporta proudSpeaking to the club’s media after UEFA’s Executive Co
  
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