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• Key injury concern for Swans before Lincoln

  12-09-2026 20:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Swansea City have fingers crossed that Josh Key has not suffered a significant injury after the right-back was forced off during Saturday's 3-1 win over Burnley.Key was substituted at half-time after complaining of discomfort in his hamstring.But head coach Vitor Matos is hopeful that the 26-year-old has not done any serious damage."He felt uncomfortable on his hammy," Matos said."It doesn't seem anything special – [but] let's see the assessment."Key has featured
  
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• ☕️🥐 Breakfast FC: De Zerbi vs Tel 🥶, Mbappé's new celebration 🤔

  13-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 Breakfast FC: De Zerbi vs Tel 🥶, Mbappé's new celebration 🤔De Zerbi vs Tel Clash 🥶This is one of the standout images from Saturday’s football action.After Tottenham’s latest disappointing result against Everton (0-0), Roberto De Zerbi went after Mathys Tel on the pitch, apparently not at all happy about being publicly told off in front of everyone.A sequence that has been generating a huge amount of talk since Saturday evening..
  
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• More attacking frustration for Exeter City boss Taylor

  13-09-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Taylor has led Exeter City to one win in League Two this season [Shutterstock]Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says his side have to improve their attacking form after their 1-0 loss at Port Vale.The hosts went into the game bottom of League Two having not won a game all season, but claimed victory thanks to a 70th-minute George Byers penalty after Luca Woodhouse had fouled Jordan Gabriel in the box.The Grecians failed to have a shot on target as they slipped to 20th in the division after th
  
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• ⁠The new Roberto Firmino is here, and he’s incredible

  13-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⁠The new Roberto Firmino is here, and he’s incredibleThere's an exciting heir to Roberto Firmino who has finally arrived on the scene. Roberto Firmino is arguably one of the most underappreciated club icons of the modern era. The Brazilian never seemed particularly interested in chasing the spotlight or demanding the acclaim of the Anfield crowd.Instead, he was the perfect cog in Jurgen Klopp’s machine. Firmino kept everything ticking, doing the dirty work that allowed Sadio Ma
  
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• Real Madrid only one step away from renewing the contract of Belgian international

  13-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid only one step away from renewing the contract of Belgian internationalReal Madrid have had a knack for losing players at the end of their contracts lately, as evidenced by the departures of Luka Modric, Nacho Fernandez and Dani Carvajal, among others.But the club are keen on avoiding the same scenario for the team’s star player, Thibaut Courtois, whose contract at Santiago Bernabeu expires at the end of the season.It was reportedly recently that Real Madrid are looking at Diogo
  
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• European club hoping to have top striker available for Barcelona clash in Champions League

  13-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  European club hoping to have top striker available for Barcelona clash in Champions LeagueBefore signing Gabriel Jesus, Barcelona were linked with a move for multiple other strikers across Europe.One of them was Victor Osimhen, who was creating quite the buzz among fans due to his prolific goalscoring record in both Serie A and the Turkish Superlig.That is why it was even more interesting when Barcelona drew Galatasaray in their group in the Champions League and are slated to play against them o
  
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• Despite being clunky at times, a Manchester City winger has been crucial for his team

  13-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Despite being clunky at times, a Manchester City winger has been crucial for his teamManchester City signed Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth during the January transfer window earlier this year. Semenyo was signed to fill an obvious void in Manchester City’s squad. Marc Guehi was also signed in January. Looking at Antoine Semenyo, he has quickly established himself as a vital member of the City squad. His goals last season helped ease the burden on Erling Haaland. Looking at Semenyo’
  
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• Mullins delighted for Doidge after first County goal

  13-09-2026 08:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Newport County boss Hayden Mullins was pleased for Christian Doidge after the striker scored his first Exiles goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Fleetwood.Doidge, one of many summer signings at Rodney Parade, opened his Newport account with a close-range finish, capping off a fine team move.The 34-year-old's goal followed a big miss in the first half, when he failed to sort his feet quickly enough to convert Harrison Biggins' cross.And while the former Wales basketball in
  
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• Carreras, Bernardo Silva speak after Real Madrid 4-1 Rayo Vallecano: ‘Very happy and living a dream’

  13-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carreras, Bernardo Silva speak after Real Madrid 4-1 Rayo Vallecano: ‘Very happy and living a dream’Kylian Mbappe, Alvaro Carreras and Jude Bellingham were all on the scoresheet for Real Madrid in the team’s 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano last night at the Santiago Bernabeu.After dropping three points against Real Betis in the previous matchday, there was pressure on the men in white to turn matters around and come out with a win last night, and they did so in some style.There wer
  
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• Barcelona coach expected to make five changes against Levante

  13-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona coach expected to make five changes against LevanteBarcelona are looking for their sixth win in six matches in all competitions this season as they take on Levante later this afternoon.The Catalans are in electric form heading into this game, having netted as many as 22 goals in their first five matches of the season.However, after a grueling affair against Feyenoord in the Champions League in midweek, Hansi Flick is expected to make some key changes this afternoon.Five changes on the
  
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• 83-goal Liverpool sensation now being monitored by two Euro giants

  13-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  83-goal Liverpool sensation now being monitored by two Euro giantsLiverpool still have a lot of changes to make to their first-team squad. The Anfield outfit brought four new players through the Anfield doors over the summer but, there are still a couple of areas among their ranks that could do with an upgrade or two.In fact, Mohamed Salah hasn't even been replaced yet so, it's clear that plenty of change is still afoot.However, for Liverpool to make these moves, some of their current players wi
  
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• How worried should Cardiff be about wasteful finishing?

  13-09-2026 08:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yousef Salech scored eight goals in his first 20 Championship games [Huw Evans Picture Agency]If football matches were decided on chances created alone, Cardiff City would be among the Championship's early contenders.In seven league games, the Bluebirds have registered 121 shots, at an average of 6.4 efforts on target per 90 minutes - the most of any team in the division.Only league leaders West Ham (16.1) and Norwich City (13.4) have a higher rate of expected goals (xG) - a metric used to measu
  
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• Liverpool have a €55 million buyout option in loan deal for Barcelona defender – Romano clarifies

  13-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have a €55 million buyout option in loan deal for Barcelona defender – Romano clarifiesFabrizio Romano had raised many eyebrows yesterday by claiming in a podcast that Liverpool do not have any buyout clause in Ronald Araujo’s loan deal.This was despite the fact that other media outlets had widely claimed that Araujo had a buyout clause embedded in his contract.The clause would have allowed Liverpool to sign him permanently next summer for a fee of around €55 mill
  
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• Jose Mourinho talks Diomande, Vinicius, Guler, Bellingham, fatigue after Real Madrid 4-1 Rayo Vallecano

  13-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho talks Diomande, Vinicius, Guler, Bellingham, fatigue after Real Madrid 4-1 Rayo VallecanoWith three goals in the first half, Real Madrid romped away to a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano last night in a gruelling clash.Los Blancos were brilliant in the first-half with serious dominance and took the game away from the opposition without handing them any chances.The second-half, however, was a completely different picture as Rayo began to grow into the game, had periods of dominance and c
  
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• No one really wanted him! Now this dribbler is stealing the show

  13-09-2026 07:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No one really wanted him! Now this dribbler is stealing the showWhen Iliman Ndiaye has the ball at his feet, the hearts of the many street footballers on this planet soar. Manchester City’s new signing brings a kind of elegance to the Sky Blues that simply can’t be drawn up on a tactics board. The Senegal international is a free spirit who has mastered the long, rocky road from the cages of London to the very highest stage of European football.Under Pep Guardiola, a player type like
  
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• Fixed v fluid - the opposing approaches of Maresca and Carrick

  13-09-2026 07:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca's City will face Michael Carrick's United on Sunday [BBC]There are many things that Manchester City and Manchester United have in common - but one thing decisively separates them this season.Based just five miles apart and united by a shared desire to return to the top of the Premier League, their gameplans are almost diametrically opposed.The best teams in the world often play in similar ways, as demonstrated in last season's Champions League final between between Paris St-Germain
  
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• Manchester City vs Manchester United: Latest City team news and predicted City starting eleven

  13-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City vs Manchester United: Latest City team news and predicted City starting elevenManchester City take on Manchester United today at Old Trafford in the 199th Manchester derby. Enzo Maresca’s side enters today’s match after four consecutive wins in all competitions. Their most recent 2-0 win against FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão was arguably City’s most impressive to begin the 2026-27 season. However, form counts for little in derbies as history ha
  
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• Man United v Man City TV channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League derby

  13-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United host Manchester City in the first Manchester derby of the Premier League season. Michael Carrick’s first game of his caretaker spell came in this fixture in January, when he oversaw a superb win over Pep Guardiola’s team. Having now earned the job on a permanent basis, Carrick is now tasked with building United towards a title challenge – but four points from the first three games is an underwhelming start. Enzo Maresca will get his first taste of the der
  
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• Is Rangers v Celtic on TV? How to watch Scottish League Cup quarter-final

  13-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers host Celtic in the first Old Firm of the season and with a place in the Scottish League Cup semi-finals on the line. Last season was one to remember in Scotland but it was Celtic who emerged from the three-way title fight to claim a Premiership and Scottish Cup double. It was a summer of change at Rangers, though, as Derek McInnes arrived from Hearts, but he quickly came under pressure after crashing out of Europe. While Rangers’ form has steadied, with four wins on the bounce in t
  
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• Xhaka Gets 7, Reinildo With 5 | Sunderland Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Arsenal

  13-09-2026 05:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xhaka Gets 7, Reinildo With 5 | Sunderland Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs ArsenalSunderland entertained Arsenal at the Stadium of Light earlier tonight as they hoped to earn a good result at home in the Premier League. The Black Cats made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time interval with a goalless scoreline.Bruno Guimaraes made the opening breakthrough for the Gunners in the 58th minute. Reinildo Mandava was given his marching orders by the referee in injury time. Buka
  
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• Arkema Première Ligue week 1 results: Dumornay and Brand deliver masterclass as Lyon remain unchallenged

  13-09-2026 04:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arkema Première Ligue week 1 results: Dumornay and Brand deliver masterclass as Lyon remain unchallengedThe new Arkema Première Ligue (APL) is underway. OL Lyonnes stuck to old habits, while contenders Paris FC and Paris Saint-Germain also got their campaigns off to a good start.Here’s how the opening weekend of action unfolded.OL Lyonnes cruise past FleuryYear after year, French teams reluctantly anticipate their games against Lyon. You never know when the reigning champions
  
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• 🚨Confirmed XIs: Estadio Azteca rocks for the first Clásico Joven

  13-09-2026 04:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed XIs: Estadio Azteca rocks for the first Clásico JovenEstadio Azteca opens its doors this Saturday night (9:00 p.m. Central Mexico time) to host a thrilling edition of the Clásico Joven. Club América, managed by Guillermo Almada, arrives in strong form in Liga MX after recording five wins and one draw, while also boasting the stingiest defense of the Apertura 2026 with just two goals conceded.
  Meanwhile, Cruz Azul arrives at the Coloso de Santa Úrsul
  
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• 📊 Brasileirão’s fierce fight against the drop: table after super Saturday

  13-09-2026 04:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Brasileirão’s fierce fight against the drop: table after super SaturdayMatchday 27 continued this Saturday (12) with six more games.After the “crazy” 3-3 draw between Coritiba and Athletico-PR in the opening match of the round last Friday (11), the “rain of goals” continued in the Brasileirão.The day began with Atlético-MG’s solid 3-1 win over Fluminense in Belo Horizonte.Both the Minas Gerais side and the Rio de Janeiro team fie
  
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• 📊 Brasileirão in fierce Z-4 scrap: table after super Saturday

  13-09-2026 04:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Brasileirão in fierce Z-4 scrap: table after super SaturdayRound 27 continued this Saturday (12) with six more matches.After the “crazy” 3-3 draw between Coritiba and Athletico-PR in the opening game of the round last Friday (11), the “rain of goals” kept coming in the Brasileirão.The day started with Atlético-MG’s solid 3-1 win over Fluminense in Belo Horizonte.Both the team from Minas Gerais and the side from Rio fielded reserve/mixe
  
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• 💣 Rafa Márquez could call up three Chivas players for his El Tri debut

  13-09-2026 03:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Rafa Márquez could call up three Chivas players for his El Tri debutRafa Márquez’s era in charge of the Mexican National Team is about to begin, and the new head coach has requested special permission from Chivas de Guadalajara. Despite the restriction limiting clubs to releasing only two players due to the Liga MX schedule continuing, the manager is looking to call up three Chivas players.Two established World Cup figuresThe squad includes goalkeeper Raúl Ra
  
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• 🤝 René Higuita sends heartfelt message to James Rodríguez

  13-09-2026 03:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤝 René Higuita sends heartfelt message to James RodríguezJames Rodríguez’s arrival at Atlético Nacional continues to draw major reactions in Colombian football. This time, the club’s legendary former goalkeeper and idol, René Higuita, dedicated an emotional welcome message to him, full of affection and verdolaga mystique.History, heart, and fansThrough his words, the iconic goalkeeper highlighted the institutional weight of the jersey the mi
  
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• 📹 Manager clashes with reporter after Grêmio defeat: blood sells

  13-09-2026 02:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Manager clashes with reporter after Grêmio defeat: blood sellsThis Saturday (12), Grêmio lost 2-1 to Vasco in a comeback win, right at the Arena in Porto Alegre, in Round 27 of the 2026 Brasileirão.The situation left “everything tangled up” in the relegation battle.After all, Internacional, Vasco, Mirassol and Grêmio all have 28 points, but Leão Caipira and Tricolor Gaúcho remain outside the bottom four thanks to a better goal differen
  
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• 🎥 Griezmann scores superb goal as he continues to rip MLS up

  13-09-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Griezmann scores superb goal as he continues to rip MLS up Antoine Griezmann has hit the ground running with Orlando City, and it comes as no surprise. The Frenchman joined the MLS outfit in the summer after an illustrious career in Europe, and he has started in fine form. Since joining the club, Griezmann has bagged eight goals in 10 games and has pushed Orlando into the conversation for a playoff spot. This evening against Toronto, the former Atlético Madrid man
  
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• 📉 'Maravilla' Martínez's scoring slump deepens Racing crisis

  13-09-2026 02:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📉 'Maravilla' Martínez's scoring slump deepens Racing crisisRacing Club is going through one of its worst footballing spells in recent years. With just five points earned in the Clausura Tournament, La Academia’s poor run has coincided with Adrián “Maravilla” Martínez’s pronounced scoring drought, as he has found the net only once all semester.From lethal striker to declining efficiencyFar from the 30 goals he scored in 2024 and his remarkable
  
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• 😂 Palmeiras goes full Darth Vader to mock their dominance over São Paulo

  13-09-2026 02:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Palmeiras goes full Darth Vader to mock their dominance over São PauloThis Saturday (12), Palmeiras beat São Paulo 2-0 at Nubank Parque in matchday 27 of the 2026 Brasileirão.Just a few minutes after the derby win, Verdão’s social media admin posted a video mocking their São Paulo rivals.Actually, not rivals. According to Palmeiras fans, the Choque-Rei has already become a case of "parenthood."The video is a parody of the classic scene from the
  
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