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• Inter ready to welcome Spence back after Tottenham move

  22-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter ready to welcome Spence back after Tottenham moveDjed Spence hasn’t yet played for Inter since his move from Tottenham, but according to Gazzetta, the Englishman will be available when Serie A resumes in October.English defender Spence is preparing for his Inter debut after the international break.Spence ready for Inter debut after international breakMILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Djed Spence of Internazionale before the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio
  
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• Bukayo Saka says England still carrying World Cup ‘scar’ but must move on

  23-09-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka says England’s players are still carrying the “scar” of the Argentina defeat as they enter their first international break since World Cup heartbreak.The Three Lions achieved their best ever finish at a World Cup as they came away with bronze, but the defining moment of the campaign was their late semi-final capitulation against the 2022 winners, losing 2-1 in stoppage time.Tuchel held a meeting with the squad on Tuesday to talk through what happened at the World Cu
  
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• Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium

  23-09-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United are currently 12th in the Premier League [Getty Images]Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.Amid a backdrop of fan protests and a disappointing start to the season that has left United 12th in the Premier League and already out of the EFL Cup, United have announced record revenues of £677.6m and a £
  
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• Columbus Crew 2 fires head coach Federico Higuaín after incident with female referee

  23-09-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Federico Higuaín has been fired by the Columbus Crew after the club's MLS NEXT Pro coach was suspended following an August incident with a female referee."We determined it's in the best interest of our Club, players and support staff to dismiss Federico Higuaín from his responsibilities. After conversations this week and further assessing the past month, our Club's standards of what's expected from a leader for one of our teams have not been met," said Crew general manager Issa Tal
  
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• Man Utd still £1bn debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium

  23-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United are currently 12th in the Premier League [Getty Images]Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.Amid a backdrop of fan protests and a disappointing start to the season that has left United 12th in the Premier League and already out of the EFL Cup, United have announced record revenues of £677.6m and a £
  
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• 🎧Spygate debate & Grimsby's CEO on Jamestown Analytics

  23-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How are Grimsby Town and Swansea City linked through their recruitment and analysis?In the newest episode of the 72+ podcast, Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Cambridge United boss Neil Harris find out in conversation with Grimsby CEO Polly Bancroft, who talks Jamestown Analytics, club growth, ambitions and what it's like to be one of the few female chief executives in the EFL.That's after the panel are joined by Adam Blackmore, BBC Radio Solent's sports editor, to chat Spygate, the looming verdict
  
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• England players carrying World Cup scar - Saka

  23-09-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka started three of England's eight games at the World Cup [Getty Images]England winger Bukayo Saka says the team are still carrying the "scar" of their heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina.Thomas Tuchel's team were on the verge of becoming the first England side to reach a men's World Cup final since 1966, but were stunned by two late Argentina goals as they fell to a 2-1 loss.A thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze medal match gave the Three Lions their best
  
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• Why Cherries must rediscover goal threat

  23-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]A remarkable eight-month sequence was ended at the weekend as Bournemouth suffered their first home defeat since champions Arsenal came away from Vitality Stadium with a 3-2 win on 3 January.To twist the knife a little further, the run was ended by Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, whose personal unbeaten run now stands at 25 games - the last 18 matches of last season with the Cherries (since that aforementioned defeat by Arsenal), and his first seven games as Reds boss.And Iraola's su
  
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• Foden red card in derby narrowly supported by panel

  23-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Foden received a three-match suspension and will miss the Carabao Cup tie against Norwich and Premier League games with Sunderland and Liverpool [Getty Images]The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel has supported Phil Foden's red card in the Manchester derby - but on a split 3:2 vote.The Manchester City midfielder was shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver in the 23rd minute for kicking out at Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. Two panellists "felt that the action lacked
  
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• Ad break in Women's Champions League was unscheduled

  23-09-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A three-minute advert break during a Women's Champions League game was not scheduled, Disney+ confirmed.Arsenal and HB Koge were drawing 0-0 in the second half on Tuesday when coverage was interrupted.It was one of several technical issues during the coverage, which fans said was "gimmicky" and "undermines" women's football. One guest was a dog with 137,000 Instagram followers.Disney confirmed it was an unintended interruption caused by a technical issue and understood the frustration caused. It
  
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• Sunderland penalty incorrect but VAR right not to step in - panel

  23-09-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The penalty awarded to Sunderland against Arsenal earlier this month should not have been given, the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel has ruled. However, the KMI panel also felt the error did not reach the threshold for a video assistant referee intervention.Referee John Brooks pointed to the spot in the 54th minute for a holding offence by Ezri Konsa on Dan Ballard, but Gunners goalkeeper David Raya then saved Enzo le Fee's spot-kick.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was furi
  
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• How to watch USMNT vs Peru live: Stream, TV, team news, prediction

  23-09-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States men's national team is set for their first post-World Cup match as Peru pays a visit to Orlando on Saturday.Mauricio Pochettino has called in a mix of youth and experience. World Cup veterans Tyler Adams, Chris Richards, Sergino Dest, and Antonee Robinson lead the way, while soon-to-be 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan is one of several kids with massive expectations.Peru did not participate in the World Cup but did play in two friendlies on North American soil prior to the tournament
  
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• Gwengwe pulls out of Malawi squad to stay at County

  23-09-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Shaquille Gwengwe will be available for Newport County's upcoming League Two games with Grimsby and Gillingham after pulling out of the Malawi squad.The forward received his first international call-up for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Sudan and Angola.That would have led to the summer signing from Poole missing the games against the Mariners and Gills along with the Football League Trophy fixture against Plymouth.But Gwengwe, who has featured in all se
  
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• U's midfielder Ferdinan returns to Indonesia

  23-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marselino Ferdinan has won 38 caps for Indonesia, scoring five times [Getty Images]Oxford United midfielder Marselino Ferdinan has departed the U's to join Indonesian Super League side Persija Jakarta.The 22-year-old Indonesia international moved to the Kassam two seasons ago but made just one substitute appearance in the Championship.He came off the bench for the final 13 minutes of the 3-3 final-day draw with Swansea in May 2025, with his only other U's appearance coming off the bench in the F
  
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• Andreatta on squad depth, Weir Ballon d'Or & chats with Pocognoli

  23-09-2026 15:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta has been addressing the media after naming her squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup round one play-off matches against the Czech Republic.Here are the key things she said:"Always exciting" naming a squad, but this selection was about "depth" and Andreatta highlighted Sam Kerr's "versatility" as a key quality to her recall after nearly a year since she was last involved.Andreatta's "confidence is growing" in the squad game-by-game, with an eye on their go
  
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• Aberdeen's attacking issues laid bare

  23-09-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Do Aberdeen have a creativity problem?The stats behind the Dons' start to the Premiership season flag up some attacking concerns.The 48 chances created by Stephen Robinson's side is the lowest tally in the division - same for their 37 chances from open play - while they have the fewest shots on target (18) and second-fewest shots (70).It must be noted Aberdeen haven't had the kindest fixtures, with Robinson keen to point out they have faced five of last season's top-six teams in their openi
  
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• Chelsea have entered the realm of late-stage American sports capitalism

  23-09-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea fans protested against Todd Boehly’s ownership in 2024.Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAHere follows a list of the things accomplished at Chelsea Football Club during a time that historians may choose to grandly term the First Clearlake Era, or perhaps the Boehly Bungle.Since the May 2022 purchase of the club from the sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, when Todd Boehly took over the club’s daily operations, Chelsea – Premier League champions as recently as 2017 and 2
  
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• AFCON qualifying: 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification format, schedule, standings, scores

  23-09-2026 14:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AFCON is moving to summer, packing the next few months with important 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on the international docket.MORE — USMNT upcoming fixtures, latest resultsThe tournament proper, set for June 19-July 17 in the East African nations of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will look to build on and rebound from a controversial final that saw Senegal beat Morocco after walking off the pitch.MORE — AFCON all-time winners, finalsThat decision eventually saw the trophy deli
  
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• Will Cameron reignite career at Tannadice?

  23-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Could Dundee United and Lyall Cameron be the perfect fit for each other?There is no doubt the midfielder is a real talent, which he proved during his time at Dundee.That earned him a big move to Rangers last summer, but his career has not kicked on since.Cameron failed to make his mark in Govan - mustering only 10 appearances, five as a sub - during the first half of last season before heading to Aberdeen on loan.At Pittodrie he struggled to establish himself following the appointment of he
  
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• Scots recall 'versatile' Kerr & Thomas for World Cup play-offs

  23-09-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martha Thomas (left) and Sam Kerr (right) return to the Scotland squad for the first time since October [Getty Images]Sam Kerr's "versatility" is a "super strength" and has helped her be named in her first Scotland squad in almost a year for next month's Women's World Cup round one two-legged play-off against the Czech Republic, says head coach Melissa Andreatta.Predominantly a midfielder, Kerr - who has yet to feature under the Australian with the last of her 34 caps coming in February 2025 off
  
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• Ad break during game was unscheduled, says Disney+

  23-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A three-minute advert break during a Women's Champions League game was not scheduled, says Disney+.Arsenal and HB Koge were drawing 0-0 in the second half on Tuesday when coverage was interrupted.It was one of several technical issues during the coverage, which fans said was "gimmicky" and "undermines" women's football. One guest was a dog with 137,000 Instagram followers."We are aware that our customers experienced an unintended interruption during the second half of the match on Tuesday evenin
  
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• Disney+ criticised for cutting to advert break during Arsenal Champions League game

  23-09-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Disney+ has been criticised after an advert break during Tuesday’s live coverage of a Women’s Champions League game meant viewers could not see the action for around three minutes.The break in coverage occurred with around 15 minutes remaining in the second half of Arsenal’s win over Danish club HB Koge, with some viewers seeing a reel of adverts and other televisions and devices showing the words “commercial break in progress”. Coverage resumed as normal after thre
  
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• Gary Lineker reveals he refused to work with Fifa after Vladimir Putin request

  23-09-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Lineker has revealed that he decided not to work with Fifa again after being asked to meet with Vladimir Putin while hosting the draw for the 2018 World Cup.The former England striker conducted the ceremony in December 2017 ahead of the tournament in Russia, with fellow ex-professionals Pele, Diego Maradona, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho all meeting the Russian president during proceedings.Lineker had previously outlined how he declined the same encounter, Lineker has now explained that it was a m
  
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• What would nearly brand new Scotland XI look like?

  23-09-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]There is a freshness about Scotland as the Nations League campaign approaches.Sebastien Pocognoli is the new head coach and there is a cohort of uncapped players in his first squad, plus a few who have very few caps.So, what would the least inexperienced Scotland XI selected from that squad look like?Bradford City's Jon McCracken, who left Dundee this summer, would be in goal.In defence, Celtic's Colby Donovan, Brondby's Luis Binks, Swansea's Stephen Welsh and Stoke's Luke Graham could make
  
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• Ruben Amorim sacking pay-off revealed as Man Utd publish latest financial results

  23-09-2026 14:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have revealed the mammoth pay-off they had to give Ruben Amorim following his sacking earlier this year.The Portuguese manager was dismissed in January following an ill-fated 14 months at Old Trafford, with the final straw proving a 1-1 draw at rivals Leeds.Amorim’s exit came well ahead of the expiry of his two-and-a-half year deal and United have therefore had to pay him off £8.5m after terminating his contract.While a significant hit for the Red Devils, it is stil
  
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• 'Just the beginning' - have your say on Le Fee's new deal

  23-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Sunderland's Enzo le Fee says "this is just the beginning" of his journey with the club after signing a new deal until 2031.Le Fee joined the Black Cats initially on loan from Roma in January 2025, making the move permanent in the summer after Regis le Bris' side achieved promotion to the Premier League.The 26-year-old attacking midfielder has scored nine goals and provided 10 assists in 64 appearances for the club, including the Sunderland's first European goal in 53 years in thei
  
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• Real Madrid defender handed one-match ban following red card vs Atletico Madrid

  23-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender handed one-match ban following red card vs Atletico MadridReal Madrid’s frustrations from the Madrid derby have been compounded by the fallout from the game, with Dean Huijsen now facing a suspension.The young defender was sent off during the 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid after conceding a penalty on Giuliano Simeone.And the RFEF’s Disciplinary Committee has now confirmed the punishment.Huijsen suspended for Villarreal clashAccording to the Committee’s ruli
  
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• Teenager denies sending racist message to Lionesses star Jess Carter during Euro 2025

  23-09-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A teenager has pleaded not guilty to targeting England footballer Jess Carter with a message containing a racial slur during last year’s Women’s European Championship in Switzerland.Aaryan Aggarwal, 19, stood before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday charged with sending a message over a public network that was offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing.Prosecutor Grace Court told the hearing that Carter received the communication on 17 July last year, when England defeat
  
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• James had options - but Wrexham not among them

  23-09-2026 13:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan James has scored once in six league appearances for Wolves, all of which have come from the bench[FAW]Jordan James says he turned down possible Premier League moves to join Wolverhampton Wanderers last month – and that talk of signing for Wrexham ended in the summer of 2025.The Wales midfielder is on loan at Championship promotion hopefuls Wolves from French club Rennes.James is back in the second tier having spent last season on loan at Leicester City, after been heavily linked wit
  
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• Pocognoli has 'positive nervousness' for Scotland debut

  23-09-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli admits to feeling a "positive nervousness" before his first game in charge of the country, a Nations League tie against Slovenia in Ljubljana on Saturday.The Belgian was appointed in August, replacing Steve Clarke, whose seven-year tenure ended after Scotland's exit at the group stages of the World Cup.Pocognoli starts with four Nations League matches across 11 days, with the trip to Slovenia followed by Switzerland at Hampden, a fixture in North Macedonia
  
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