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• Jonathan Clauss gives up OGC Nice captaincy; Axel Witsel nominated in his place

  21-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonathan Clauss gives up OGC Nice captaincy; Axel Witsel nominated in his placeFor OGC Nice’s win over Lille OSC on Sunday (2-1) their first at the Allianz Riviera in a Ligue 1 game for almost 11 months, it wasn’t Jonathan Clauss who led his team out but Axel Witsel. The France international had inherited the armband following Dante’s retirement at the end of last season, however, Olivier Pantaloni has revealed how Clauss came to him to vacate the captaincy role. “It&rsqu
  
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• 5️⃣ stories of the day: Atleti's complaints, Mbappé's step back..

  22-09-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  5️⃣ stories of the day: Atleti's complaints, Mbappé's step back..Club football is on pause to make way for the national teams, but this weekend brought so much news that Tuesday is red-hot.So we’re going to run through the five stories you can’t miss to kick off the day...Atlético Madrid respond to Mourinho📸 THOMAS COEX - AFP or licensorsAfter José Mourinho’s strong comments following Atlético Madrid-Real Madrid over Kang-in Lee
  
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• Egan's late career resurgence back to Premier League

  22-09-2026 09:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Egan has played in every game of Hull's return to the Premier League [Getty Images]Just 18 months ago a 31-year-old John Egan was struggling for minutes off the bench for promotion-chasing Burnley and decided to make a January switch to fellow Championship side Hull City.Fast forward to the present day and Egan is a Premier League regular for the Tigers, who have taken everyone by surprise upon their return to the top flight.It's been quite a turnaround for the now 33-year-old, who probably thou
  
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• 'This is not Wrexham. I'm not Ryan Reynolds'

  22-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield FC's 2025-26 campaign is the subject of a new BBC podcast Mud, Sweat and Cheers: Trouble at the Bottom[Sheffield FC]A football club at the heart of a tug-of-war between a Qatari-backed venture capital firm and a rock star probably isn't that unusual nowadays.But in the ninth tier?This is the position that Sheffield FC, founded in 1857 and widely considered the world's oldest football club, were in earlier this year.Mud, Sweat and Cheers: Trouble at the Bottom – Sheffield FC, a si
  
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• Real Madrid captain regrets continuing after brutal Atletico challenge as extent of ankle damage emerges

  22-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid captain regrets continuing after brutal Atletico challenge as extent of ankle damage emergesReal Madrid endured a difficult night at the Metropolitano, losing 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in controversial circumstances.Los Blancos were on the wrong end of several refereeing decisions on the night, and Jose Mourinho expressed his disappointment with them during the press conference.One such challenge that became a point of contention was Kang-in Lee’s late tackle on Fede Valverde, wit
  
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• Raphinha closing in on Barcelona’s Brazilian legends with his goalscoring numbers

  22-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha closing in on Barcelona’s Brazilian legends with his goalscoring numbersRaphinha’s remarkable start to the season is starting to change the conversation around his place in Barcelona history. The Brazilian captain is not only leading the club’s attack or chasing the European Golden Boot, but he is also closing in on some of the greatest Brazilian goalscorers ever to wear the Barça shirt.The first major milestone is already within reach. Raphinha has scored
  
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• McPake's 'colourful' journey from club-less to Scotland call-up in three years

  22-09-2026 08:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh McPake was playing in the third tier of Scottish football less than two-and-a-half years ago [Getty Images]Three years ago, Josh McPake was without a club. Twenty months ago, he was in the shop window but "no-one wanted him".This week, he's involved in his first Scotland camp following a heroic start to life at Hearts, where, to the tune of Abba's Dancing Queen, the supporters sing he is "having the time of his life".His call-up to Sebastien Poconogli's squad for the upcoming Nations League
  
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• 'Perfect game' for Seagulls in 'special' win over Gunners - Andres

  22-09-2026 08:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]After joining Brighton on deadline day for a fee worth £15.5m, Chema Andres has settled into life on the south coast with back-to-back wins in his first two starting XI appearances.The former Real Madrid academy graduate made his first start for the Seagulls in their 3-2 comeback victory against Manchester United, which was then followed by his first league start in the emphatic 3-0 victory over Arsenal as the weekend.The 21-year-old told Radio Sussex that the win was the "pe
  
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• Mourinho must sacrifice one of two Real Madrid established stars to accommodate summer signing

  22-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho must sacrifice one of two Real Madrid established stars to accommodate summer signingOne of the many players Real Madrid signed back in the summer was Bernardo Silva, who arrived as a free agent from Manchester City.He began looking like one of the possible solutions for Madrid’s early-season problems in the absence of Aurelien Tchouameni.However, he has seen his minutes diminish in recent games and finding a place in Jose Mourinho’s preferred XI doesn’t come without i
  
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• Liverpool move for 'phenomenal' star revealed as €40m bid confirmed

  22-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool move for 'phenomenal' star revealed as €40m bid confirmedLiverpool were linked with a lot of players throughout the summer. In the end, they welcomed four new faces to L4 and, while each of these have already had a decent impact, the Reds still haven't managed to break into the top four of the Premier League.At the moment, they're sixth in the table and find themselves six points adrift of first-placed Manchester City.Obviously, the fact that they're still unbeaten across all comp
  
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• Barcelona captain Raphinha explains why Lamine Yamal must win Ballon d’Or: ‘Most important player for club and country’

  22-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain Raphinha explains why Lamine Yamal must win Ballon d’Or: ‘Most important player for club and country’Raphinha has made his position on the Ballon d’Or clear, backing Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal to win the prestigious award despite strong competition from the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and others.With the voting deadline approaching, the Barcelona talent remains one of the leading names in the conversation after another exceptional period for
  
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• 'Alarming' - does WSL have a homegrown problem?

  22-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hannah Hampton and Lauren James are two players that have established themselves in the England starting XI under Sarina Wiegman (centre) [BBC]When London City Lionesses beat Manchester United on the opening night of the 2025-26 season, it suggested times were changing in the English women's game.For some, that had become clear about an hour before kick-off in Bromley when the team news revealed a starting XI without any English players - the first time a Women's Super League side had done so on
  
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• Deniz Undav reacts to Germany national team snub

  22-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deniz Undav reacts to Germany national team snubFollowing Stuttgart’s 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund, Germany striker Deniz Undav stated that he is disappointed to not have been part of Jürgen Klopp’s team for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games. In an interview with Sky Germany, Undav stated: “ I thought that maybe by now I’ve built up some buffer through the World Cup and the games in the national team kit.”The 30-year-old striker was part of the national t
  
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• McPake's 'mad' journey from club-less to Scotland call-up in three years

  22-09-2026 08:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh McPake was playing in the third tier of Scottish football less than two-and-a-half years ago [Getty Images]Three years ago, Josh McPake was without a club. Twenty months ago, he was in the shop window but "no-one wanted him".This week, he's involved in his first Scotland camp following a heroic start to life at Hearts, where, to the tune of ABBA's Dancing Queen, the supporters sing he is "having the time of his life".His call-up to Sebastien Poconogli's squad for the upcoming Nations League
  
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• Nacho Fernandez talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ballon d’Or: ‘From another planet’

  22-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nacho Fernandez talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ballon d’Or: ‘From another planet’Real Madrid’s difficult start to the season has been marked by several concurrent issues, including Vinicius Jr.’s lack of form, the team’s lack of identity, and possibly even Kylian Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or-focused mindset.With all the internal turmoil, Los Blancos are simply not able to perform to their level on the field and have already
  
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• Ferran Torres explains the hardest part of leaving Barcelona: ‘“The only one I can’t bring…’

  22-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferran Torres explains the hardest part of leaving Barcelona: ‘“The only one I can’t bring…’Ferran Torres has made an impressive start to life at Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona during the summer, scoring seven goals in his first six matches for Luis Enrique’s side.The 26-year-old forward has quickly adapted on the pitch, although he admits the biggest challenge has come away from football. Moving to a new country has meant leaving behind fam
  
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• Is Garnacho already at a crossroads at Villa?

  22-09-2026 08:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alejandro Garnacho cost Chelsea £40m from Manchester United last year [Getty Images]Just like last season, questions are being asked about Alejandro Garnacho.Two months after joining from Chelsea on an initial loan, the winger has yet to convince Aston Villa boss Unai Emery of his worth.The Argentina forward has played just 31 minutes for Villa, spread across three substitute appearances.A 15-minute outing against Hull is the most time he has spent on the pitch in a game.Garnacho has been
  
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• Emile Heskey on the reality of raising professional footballers: ‘It’s not my career, it’s theirs’

  22-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s not particularly rare to see the offspring of an ex-professional follow in their parent’s footsteps. Usually, though, it’s just the one son or daughter that makes it. Two is quite the more remarkable.Emile Heskey has managed to raise a pair of prodigies through the infamously perilous English academy system. His two sons, Jaden and Reigan, are professional footballers contracted to Manchester City. Eldest Jaden, 20, is on his second loan spell of the year at Sheffield Wedn
  
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• Spain coach Luis de la Fuente talks Rodri, Pedri, Lamine, Ballon d’Or: ‘Thought he was heading to Real Madrid’

  22-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain coach Luis de la Fuente talks Rodri, Pedri, Lamine, Ballon d’Or: ‘Thought he was heading to Real Madrid’Luis de la Fuente has revealed that he expected Rodri to join Real Madrid before the midfielder eventually made his way to Barcelona, while praising the impact of having Spain’s leading players competing in La Liga.The Spain coach has a close relationship with Rodri and admitted he had an idea of how the midfielder’s future was developing. His comments
  
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• Allegri fury, Marchisio on Mazzola and Bisseck 🔝: morning news ☀️

  22-09-2026 07:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri fury, Marchisio on Mazzola and Bisseck 🔝: morning news ☀️We have officially entered the international break (here are Mancini’s words), but clubs are still working to recover injured players, organize the season, and more.Let’s take a look at the most important morning news on the big clubs in our league.Juventus, Marchisio condemns the insult to MazzolaWhat happened in the Juve stand—or at least in part of it—during the minute of silence in h
  
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• Liverpool star confirms exactly what Andoni Iraola needs to do about his future

  22-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star confirms exactly what Andoni Iraola needs to do about his futureLiverpool have had a decent start to the 2026-27 season. The Anfield outfit are currently unbeaten across all competitions with Andoni Iraola even managing to get a win over his former club.Obviously, them being sixth in the Premier League table is far from ideal with clubs such as Brighton, Brentford and Leeds all sitting above them in the table.Six points separate Liverpool and first-placed Manchester City at the mo
  
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• Senate steps in over return of promotion and relegation in Mexico

  22-09-2026 06:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Senate steps in over return of promotion and relegation in MexicoThis Monday, a roundtable was opened in the Senate of the Republic to address a reform that would allow the return of promotion and relegation in Liga MX.Senator Clemente Castañeda will be responsible for taking the proposal to the full chamber, and it could be introduced on Tuesday, September 22."Tomorrow, a bill will be put on the table to expressly incorporate sporting merit among the obligations that national sports asso
  
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• Sesko among three injury absences for Slovenia against Scotland

  22-09-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Benjamin Sesko has scored twice for Manchester United this season [Getty Images]Slovenia have suffered a triple injury blow as they prepare to start their Nations League campaign at home to Scotland on Saturday, the biggest being the absence of Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko.The 23-year-old, who has scored 16 times in 45 appearances for his country, is joined on the sidelines by Jagiellonia Bialystok striker Niko Prelc and Viborg centre-half Zan Zaletel.Slovenia had already lost Legia
  
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• Being run over by pitch roller was 'terrifying' - Townsend

  22-09-2026 00:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andros Townsend moved to Thailand in 2025 when he joined Kanchanaburi Power [Getty Images]Former England winger Andros Townsend has described the moment he was run over by a pitch roller in Thailand as "terrifying".The 35‑year‑old former Tottenham, Luton and Crystal Palace forward, now with PT Prachuap in Thai League 1, was warming up for a match in Pattani on Saturday when a member of staff appeared to lose control of a heavy pitch roller.Townsend's left leg briefly got stuck under
  
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• Chaos In Madrid, Cavan Does It Again, Messi vs. Garber

  22-09-2026 00:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On this episode of The Cooligans, everything is going wrong at Real Madrid. Missed red cards, Mourinho is bringing screenshots to the press conference ... and Mbappe has a new shoe deal?From there we break down Cavan Sullivan breaking yet another record and pose the question, how has MLS development changed to the point where it was the best move for Sullivan to stay in Philly, rather than jumping to Europe sooner.To round out the show we break down the on field beef between Leo Messi and Don Ga
  
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• USMNT camp opens without Noahkai Banks, the 19-year-old defender who chose Germany over the U.S.

  21-09-2026 23:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Mauricio Pochettino on Monday opened his first U.S. training camp since the World Cup — and first since he signed a long-term contract to remain the head coach. Because of club activity Sunday, many European-based players summoned for the build up to four friendlies over 16 days were missing; most are expected to train here Tuesday at the national training center 25 miles south of Atlanta.In all, 28 call-ups, including 13 who’ve never worn a senior jersey, w
  
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• There is a weapon in the Manchester City arsenal that their rivals do not have

  21-09-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There is a weapon in the Manchester City arsenal that their rivals do not haveManchester City had to lean on their attack to beat Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Antoine Semenyo bagged a brace and Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Enzo Fernandez also got themselves on the scoresheet to help Enzo Maresca’s side win their seventh consecutive match in all competitions and move three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. There were areas of concern in City’s
  
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• Liverpool eye in-demand right-back Read - Tuesday's gossip

  21-09-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool chase in-demand Feyenoord star Givairo Read, JJ Gabriel loses faith in Manchester United and Newcastle's transfer wishlist.Liverpool are continuing to monitor 20-year-old Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read but Manchester City and Arsenal are also interested in the Netherlands U21 international. (Teamtalk)Manchester United falling behind the heavyweights of European football is the driving force behind 15-year-old English forward JJ Gabriel's desire to leave Old Trafford. (Mail)Officials
  
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• Leeds United Face €35m Demand For 28-Year-Old: Can The Club Justify Spending The Amount?

  21-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Face €35m Demand For 28-Year-Old: Can The Club Justify Spending The Amount?Leeds United have kept Ermedin Demirović among their targets after failing to complete a deal during the summer window. Sport Witness reported that Daniel Farke’s side remain interested in the VfB Stuttgart striker, citing an update from Tutto Juve. The report says Leeds had identified the 28-year-old as a priority target but could not present an offer before the deadline.Stuttgart now reporte
  
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• Infantino says he is open to talks over Fifa reform

  21-09-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino was first elected as Fifa president in 2016 [Getty Images]Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of how world football's governing body operates, and says he is open to reform.In a letter sent to members of the Fifa Council and all of its national associations, Infantino explains the independent process would "recommend potential improvements".Before a meeting of the Council next month, Infantino says he is also suggesting a consultation on "how Fifa's d
  
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