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• James Pearce provides worrying Liverpool contract update

  22-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Pearce provides worrying Liverpool contract updateAlisson contract update leaves Liverpool facing an important decisionLiverpool have time to settle Alisson’s future, but the latest contract update offers little certainty about what comes next.For a goalkeeper whose presence has so often brought reassurance, the position away from the pitch is less settled. His current deal reportedly runs until next summer, leaving Liverpool with a significant decision over one of their most influen
  
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• Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory

  23-09-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo made his Portugal debut in 2003 and is set to win his 234th cap against Wales [Getty Images]Cristiano Ronaldo considered retiring after the World Cup but says he opted to extend his glittering career as he believes he can help Portugal to further success - and reach a personal milestone of 1,000 career goals.The 41-year-old confirmed in the summer that the 2026 World Cup would be his last, although his long-term future remained uncertain.However, he has been included in Jorge J
  
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• 'Continuously improving' - NI future excites Brown

  23-09-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Centre-back Ciaron Brown believes "everyone wants to be involved now more than ever" in the Northern Ireland set up ahead of their Nations League campaign.Following their promotion in the Nations League, Northern Ireland step up to League B and open their campaign with an away trip to Georgia on Friday."From when I first started to now, the squad has changed massively," Brown, who has 30 caps, told BBC Sport NI."There are probably just a few familiar faces from that time to now and to see the ch
  
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• 📸 Germany unveil their latest adidas shirt on Thursday

  23-09-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Germany unveil their latest adidas shirt on ThursdayThe German national team will wear its final adidas shirt as early as Thursday, coinciding with Jürgen Klopp’s debut as head coach.The German brand brought forward the launch of the black shirt, which was originally scheduled for November 3.
  The new design will be unveiled in Amsterdam, in the match against the Netherlands. It is the latest chapter in a 77-year partnership between adidas and the German Football Association
  
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• Matchday Masterclasses | The five standout performers from 2. Bundesliga matchday 6

  23-09-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matchday Masterclasses | The five standout performers from 2. Bundesliga matchday 6Four fixtures, five game-changers.Matchday 6 in the 2. Bundesliga delivered goals, big wins, and several standout individual displays. From brilliant saves in goal to unstoppable performances on the wing, these five players stepped up when it mattered most and earned their spot in this week’s top five.Fabian Reese – VfL WolfsburgA staggering, match-winning performance on the wing. Reese was c
  
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• Taylor Swift the soccer player joins English team Widnes Town FC, scores in 22nd minute in debut

  23-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has been a big few weeks for people named Taylor Swift.On Wednesday, Taylor Swift the international pop star announced that along with a new single being released this week she is also coming out with a four-song EP. That news comes after Taylor Swift the soccer player scored on his debut with his new club.That's right, Widnes Town FC, a club in England's 10th tier, filled the "blank space" they had at forward and announced the signing of Taylor Swift.TAYLOR SWIFT 💥You read that corre
  
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• Official: Grabara has successful ACL surgery after Juventus injury

  23-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Grabara has successful ACL surgery after Juventus injuryJuventus have announced that goalkeeper Kamil Grabara underwent surgery today to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, with reports he could be out for seven months.The shot-stopper had only made his debut in the 5-0 Europa League victory over NEC after arriving on loan with option to buy from VfL Wolfsburg in August.However, coach Luciano Spalletti explained that the injury was sustained during a routine trainin
  
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• Kylian Mbappe holds the key as Zidane’s France reign begins against Turkey

  23-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe holds the key as Zidane’s France reign begins against TurkeyZinedine Zidane begins his reign as France’s head coach when they face Turkey in the UEFA Nations League at Kocaeli Stadyumu on Friday.Zidane will be tasked with building on the success of his predecessor Didier Deschamps, who was in charge of Les Bleus for 14 years.Deschamps led France to two World Cup finals, winning the 2018 tournament, as well as the 2021 UEFA Nations League title and reaching the Euro 2016
  
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• How derby masterclasses provide stark Rangers contrast

  23-09-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Probably the last thing Derek McInnes would have wanted right now was a three-week hiatus between games.Momentum is a massive factor in football and Rangers had begun to build up plenty of it following back-to-back victories over Celtic, the second of which put them just two points behind their fierce rivals at the top of the Premiership.Now, with the international break upon us, McInnes will lose several players from training for the best part of a fortnight and he will hope the squad is a
  
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• Long-term Arsenal target set to extend contract amid Spain call-up

  23-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Long-term Arsenal target set to extend contract amid Spain call-upArsenal-linked Ivan Fresneda is set to extend his contract with Sporting CP, having been called up to the Spain senior squad for the current international break.Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images21-year-old defender Ivan Fresneda received a major personal boost on Sunday, as the Spanish national team confirmed he’d been called up to their senior squad for the September-October break.Fresneda wasn’t initially included
  
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• Valverde to miss Uruguay duty after Real Madrid derby injury

  23-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Valverde to miss Uruguay duty after Real Madrid derby injuryReal Madrid have confirmed that Fede Valverde has been diagnosed with a grade-three sprain in his left ankle following the Madrid derby against Atlético de Madrid, as Managing Madrid report. The club’s official update lists his recovery as pending evolution, and Valverde is not expected to feature in Uruguay’s upcoming matches during the current international window.The injury stems from a tackle attributed to Kang In
  
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• Liverpool youngster scores incredible solo goal in late comeback

  23-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool youngster scores incredible solo goal in late comebackLiverpool Under-21s Show Character in Dramatic EFL Trophy Fightback at RochdaleLiverpool Under-21s produced one of their most stirring results in recent memory with an EFL Trophy victory over Rochdale that had almost everything, an early red card, a lengthy stoppage, a late collapse that looked terminal, and then a remarkable response capped by penalties.As first reported by Echo, the young Reds recovered from severe adversity at th
  
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• Liverpool star will “seek exit” if opportunities don’t emerge

  23-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star will “seek exit” if opportunities don’t emergeLiverpool face Mamardashvili decision as Alisson contract uncertainty growsLiverpool’s next major goalkeeping decision could settle two futures at once. A new contract for Alisson would preserve an established source of reassurance, but it could also leave Giorgi Mamardashvili wondering when his opportunity will arrive.That is the dilemma outlined by James Pearce, who has suggested the Georgia international woul
  
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• Liverpool legend honest about nearly joining rivals

  23-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend honest about nearly joining rivalsAndy Robertson’s Everton Near-Miss Shows How Fine Margins Shaped a Liverpool GreatFootball careers can turn on the smallest details, a conversation, a valuation, a club blinking first. Andy Robertson knows that as well as anyone. Long before he became one of Liverpool’s defining modern full-backs, he came within touching distance of taking a very different road across Stanley Park.Robertson has revealed that Everton pushed to sign hi
  
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• Exclusive: Liverpool title-winner defends star after recent criticism

  23-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Liverpool title-winner defends star after recent criticismExclusive: Ray Houghton Defends Liverpool Star After Recent CriticismLast season was undoubtedly Dominik Szoboszlai’s best campaign in a Liverpool shirt. The midfielder managed 13 goals and 12 assists across all competitions in a struggling side.As it stands, the 25-year-old looks set to become Liverpool’s next captain as he prepares to step into the shoes of Virgil van Dijk.However, the Hungarian has come under som
  
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• David Lynch: Can this struggling Liverpool star turn things around?

  23-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch: Can this struggling Liverpool star turn things around?Liverpool and Florian Wirtz: why turning it around starts with better chancesLiverpool paid for a player who could decide matches. With Florian Wirtz, the question is how often glimpses of that ability can become something more substantial.Debate following the win over Bournemouth has sharpened the scrutiny. A substantial transfer fee brings substantial expectations, and patience becomes harder to sustain when an attacking midfie
  
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• “I’m not seeing it” – Liverpool star is on borrowed time after recent struggles

  23-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I’m not seeing it” – Liverpool star is on borrowed time after recent strugglesExclusive: Former Liverpool Star Discusses Florian Wirtz’s StrugglesFlorian Wirtz looked set to become the new face of the Premier League when he joined Liverpool for £116m last summer. That is how highly-rated the German midfielder was.However, he has so far massively failed to live up to expectations. Of course some of the criticism is over the top, but that is the harsh reality o
  
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• FA charges Cardiff's Bielik as police end inquiry

  23-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik was involved in an altercation with a Portsmouth fan before players became involved [Huw Evans Picture Agency]The Football Association has charged Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik with misconduct over an altercation involving Portsmouth fans, but a police investigation has been concluded and they will take no further action over the incident.The flashpoint came during Cardiff's 2-0 Championship defeat at Portsmouth on Saturday, 5 September.The FA stated: "It
  
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• Lamine Yamal adamant Inter wouldn’t win epic 4-3 Barcelona semi-final again

  23-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal adamant Inter wouldn’t win epic 4-3 Barcelona semi-final againLamine Yamal insists Inter’s 4-3 Champions League semi-final victory over Barcelona was a fluke. ‘If we played that game again, I don’t think we’d concede the equaliser, in no way.’The epic battle at San Siro came after an already thrilling first leg result ended in a 3-3 stalemate, with Barcelona coming back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 at the 87th minute.However, Francesco Acerbi scored
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid superstar nominated for La Liga Player of the Month award for September

  23-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid superstar nominated for La Liga Player of the Month award for SeptemberThe month of September did not go according to plan for Real Madrid in La Liga, as they succumbed to two defeats in four matches in the Spanish top flight.Indeed, Los Blancos first lost to Real Betis (1-0) early in the month before falling to a 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the derby this past weekend.The mishaps have led to them dropping to fourth place in the league standings, already six points be
  
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• Manchester United make move for 21-year-old goalkeeper

  23-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United make move for 21-year-old goalkeeperManchester United Tracking Santiago Beltran as Goalkeeper Debate Refuses to Go AwayManchester United have started making checks on River Plate goalkeeper Santiago Beltran, according to Metro, and the interest says plenty about how quickly the conversation can change around a club still searching for certainty in key positions.Beltran is only 21, yet his profile is already rising sharply. He made his senior Argentina debut over the summer and
  
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• Real Madrid defender rewarded with second captain role with national team

  23-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender rewarded with second captain role with national teamThe first international break of the season is finally here and while not many are looking forward to it, especially after a scintillating World Cup, the break will offer many national teams a chance to try out some new formulas while for others, it could be a complete reset.One of the teams staring towards a new formula is the Netherlands, which has hired former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez as their new head coach.As X
  
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• Spotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 begins

  23-09-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pitso Mosimane (left) and Herve Renard (right) return to the dugout for South Africa and Ivory Coast respectively while Patrick Vieira (centre) starts his first international job with Senegal [Reuters/Getty Images]Just eight months on from the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) - and with the world still waiting to find out the ultimate destination of the title - the road to the 2027 tournament begins in earnest.The 48 sides still in contention will play two rounds of qualifying in
  
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• FA charges Cardiff's Bielik as police end enquiry

  23-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik was involved in an altercation with a Portsmouth fan before players became involved [Huw Evans Picture Agency]The Football Association (FA) has charged Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik with misconduct over an altercation involving Portsmouth fans, but a police investigation has been concluded and no further action will be taken over the incident.The flashpoint came during Cardiff's 2-0 Championship defeat at Portsmouth on Saturday, 5 September.The FA stated:
  
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• Barcelona economic VP claims club ‘would have to sell’ players to make signings in January

  23-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona economic VP claims club ‘would have to sell’ players to make signings in JanuaryFC Barcelona have made an excellent start to the 2026/27 season, winning all eight of their matches. After an excellent summer transfer window, almost every position in the squad seems to be well covered. But the possibility of further strengthening the squad in January is not entirely ruled out, especially when it comes to the centre-back position.Sales needed to signHowever, should reinforceme
  
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• 'There's a lot of pressure to play for West Ham'

  23-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Ham United season ticket holder Gus Beagles would grade the Hammers' inconsistent start to the season as in the "B+, A- bracket" but feels some "leeway" is required.They are second in the Championship, two points below leaders Swansea, but remain the bookies favourites to lift the title.The expectation is high and it is what comes with it that has Beagles forgiving the early hiccups."West Ham have always seen periods where they look nervous and I think it's a really difficult
  
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• Amorim dismissal cost Manchester United £8.2m, but Milan saved them another £8.5m

  23-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim dismissal cost Manchester United £8.2m, but Milan saved them another £8.5mFinancial statements confirm Manchester United paid £8.2m to fire Ruben Amorim in January, but Milan saved them another £8.5m by hiring the coach again so quickly.The troubled Premier League club reported a seventh straight annual loss, reaching £43m for the year ending June 2026, increasing from the £33m net loss last summer.Amorim a costly mistakeITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: AC M
  
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• Summer signings assessed & why Town fans can have hope

  23-09-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Heading into the international break, Ipswich Town have double the amount of points at this stage of the season compared with their previous Premier League campaign. However, I can't help but feel slightly disappointed. While I probably would have taken a tally of six from the opening five matches when the fixtures were announced in June, Town's efforts have, in my opinion, warranted more. Bear in mind as well that they've played four teams who are featuring in Europe this season.S
  
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• Official | Enzo Le Fée extends Sunderland contract

  23-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Enzo Le Fée extends Sunderland contractEnzo Le Fée (26) has extended his contract with Sunderland AFC until 2031, the club has officially announced.Loaned from AS Roma in January 2025, then signed permanently by the Black Cats six months later, the FC Lorient academy graduate has experienced it all with the Stadium of Light side. A key figure in the club’s promotion to the Premier League at the end of the 2024-25 season, Le Fée rounded off his first season i
  
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• 📸 The XI of signings already shining in Ligue 1 ✨

  23-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 The XI of signings already shining in Ligue 1 ✨We’re handing out top marks.That’s it, after five matchdays, the international break is already here. And even from this small sample size, we can already salute the players who have adapted the quickest to our league.To put together this XI, it was obviously impossible to overlook Ferran Torres, who has already scored four goals in Ligue 1.Staying in Paris, Pablo Pagis’ superb start to the season with Paris FC als
  
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