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• KMI panel admit ref missed penalty & red card in Arsenal match

  09-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KMI panel admit ref missed penalty & red card in Arsenal matchThe Premier League’s Key Match Incident Panel have unanimously agreed that Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty against Aston Villa, and that Ian Maatsen should have been sent off.Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty ImagesThe Premier League’s Key Match Incident Panel have reviewed Arsenal’s match against Aston Villa and unanimously concluded that the Gunners should have had a penalty for a late foul on Bruno Guimara
  
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• Inzaghi faces pressure at Al-Hilal as former Inter and Lazio coach struggles

  10-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inzaghi faces pressure at Al-Hilal as former Inter and Lazio coach strugglesFormer Inter and Lazio head coach Simone Inzaghi is finding himself under increasing scrutiny in the Saudi Pro League, as pressure mounts following Al-Hilal’s disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Neom Sports Club.The Italian coach, who made the high-profile move to Riyadh after departing San Siro, was met with heavy booing from the home supporters at the final whistle. The defeat marked a fresh low point in an unsettli
  
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• Barcelona defender putting in extra work to return to his best and win back Flick’s trust

  10-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender putting in extra work to return to his best and win back Flick’s trustOne of the most notable changes at FC Barcelona this season has been Jules Kounde’s loss of prominence in the team.The Frenchman has lost his starting status in the lineup under Hansi Flick, with Eric Garcia becoming the first-choice at right-back. In fact, during the summer, the Blaugrana sporting department was prepared to consider his departure if an attractive offer arrived as the defender wa
  
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• ‘Trust has been broken’ – French FA officially withdraws support for Gianni Infantino

  10-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Trust has been broken’ – French FA officially withdraws support for Gianni InfantinoThe French Football Federation (FFF), through the voice of its president Philippe Diallo, has officially announced that it is withdrawing its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino.Initially convinced by the Italian-Swiss leader’s bid to succeed himself ahead of the FIFA presidential election, due to be held on 18th March 2027 in Rabat, Morocco, Diallo explained that “from July
  
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• Pick of the stats: West Ham United v Wrexham

  10-09-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It is 45 years since these two sides met in a league game while the last match of any kind came in the FA Cup in 1997 when third-tier Wrexham earned a home draw before shocking their Premier League opponents with a 1-0 victory in east London.A win for West Ham in Friday's late kick-off (20:00 BST) will send them to the top of the Championship for at least a few hours.This will be just the fourth league season in which West Ham and Wrexham have faced, and first since 1980-81 in the second ti
  
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• United Turn to Alejandro Balde as Left-Back Search Intensifies

  10-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  United Turn to Alejandro Balde as Left-Back Search IntensifiesManchester United are set to open negotiations with Barcelona over left-back Alejandro Balde, according to ESPN. Manchester City’s reported activity in the same round-up concerns a different player entirely: Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, not the Barcelona full-back.Why Manchester United Are Opening Talks for BaldeNicolo Schira reports that Balde could leave Barcelona with Manchester United having shown concrete inter
  
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• Report: Mourinho’s preferred pivot combination for Real Madrid’s big games this season

  10-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Mourinho’s preferred pivot combination for Real Madrid’s big games this seasonThe midfield pecking order at Real Madrid still remains unclear five games into the new season, especially given that Los Blancos could not make the signings they expected.Federico Valverde has remained a constant in the double pivot under Jose Mourinho, but his partner has changed constantly. Eduardo Camavinga and Bernardo Silva have been the manager’s primary options to partner Valverde
  
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• 'Burnley a long way from the team they once were'

  10-09-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City winger Jed Wallace said facing Burnley was "night and day" from the last time he played at Turf Moor with West Bromwich Albion.The 32-year-old featured for the Robins in their 2-1 victory against the Clarets on Saturday, which was his first visit to Turf Moor since a 2-1 defeat with the Baggies in January 2023.Burnley won the Championship with 101 points in the 2022-23 campaign but are second from bottom after six games following relegation from the Premier League, with new boss Nic
  
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• Manchester United ace Rolfö announces pregnancy

  10-09-2026 14:30 via yahoo.com
  Manchester United ace Rolfö announces pregnancyManchester United ace Fridolina Rolfö has announced the news that she is pregnant.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official media update from The Red Devils this afternoon.The 32-year-old Swedish international is understood to have informed her teammates of her good news earlier this week.Rolfö is now likely to remain in light training with Manchester United, although she will not be available for first team selection fo
  
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• Brooke-Smith needs surgery on serious ankle injury

  10-09-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Portsmouth winger Luke Brooke-Smith has suffered a serious ankle injury during a training session and could miss the rest of the season.The 18-year-old joined the club over the summer in a permanent deal from New Zealand side Wellington Phoenix."It's a really unfortunate one, he's suffered a severe ankle dislocation," Pompey boss John Mousinho told BBC Radio Solent."Off the back of that, there is a fracture on his fibula and significant ligament damage. It was dealt with really wel
  
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• Blades have the right characters for a play-off push

  10-09-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Chris Wilder returned to Sheffield United for a third spell in charge last September [Getty Images]Sheffield United had no right to win at Blackburn Rovers this week. But they did. They found a way.The Blades were second best on all the key statistics – possession, shots, shots on target, touches in the opposition box – apart from the one stat that really matters, the result.It has been a feature of United's season so far, collecting points when the data and the naked eye sugges
  
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• 'There is always a question going to be asked of Gyokeres'

  10-09-2026 14:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The seemingly perennial debate surrounding Arsenal's striking options has returned to the fore after Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League win away at Napoli.The Gunners dominated but were guilty of wasteful finishing and were relieved with captain Martin Odegaard's late breakthrough despite having 26 shots - their most in a Champions League game since the start of last season.Viktor Gyokeres started his first game of the season but struggled at times and was replaced by Kai Havertz jus
  
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• 'A good watch' but are there 'structural failures' at Chelsea?

  10-09-2026 14:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Xabi Alonso's Chelsea have quickly established themselves as entertainers, with Wednesday's chaotic 6-3 comeback win over Leeds in the Carabao Cup the latest, and most extreme, example.The Blues have scored 16 goals in five games in all competitions, with Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro, the latter not involved on Wednesday, all combining to great effect.Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast, former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson said: "They're going to
  
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• Alisson fined £8,000 for Forest outburst

  10-09-2026 14:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been fined £8,000 for his actions near the Anfield tunnel after the Reds' 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest.After Saturday's game against Oliver Glasner's side, video footage emerged of Alisson kicking the fourth official's board - used to display injury time and substitutions - as he left the pitch at full-time.The 33-year-old had conceded a penalty during the match - which was converted by Morgan Gibbs-White to put Forest 2-1 up. However, on W
  
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• Barcelona director backs Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or: ‘I see no doubt about it’

  10-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona director backs Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or: ‘I see no doubt about it’In an interview with RAC1 (h/t Mundo Deportivo), FC Barcelona sporting director Deco claimed that he has no doubts about who should win the next Ballon d’Or, insisting that the top prize should go to Lamine Yamal.The Barcelona sporting director made his position clear openly backing Lamine to win the Golden Orb, while also questioning the decision to leave Pedri and Raphinha off the lis
  
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• Gianni Infantino suffers fresh blow as France withdraws support for Fifa re-election

  10-09-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The French Football Federation (FFF) has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s campaign to be re-elected as Fifa president next year.The Swiss official has found himself under sustained pressure after being compelled to scrap a proposal to bring private investors into a venture designed to oversee Fifa’s tournaments, an idea rejected by three continental confederations.A selection of European member associations – including those representing England, Northern
  
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• 'Another good performance' as Saints run Celtic close

  10-09-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views after St Johnstone were beaten 1-0 at home by Premiership leaders Celtic.Here are some of your comments:Burnie: Despite a 1-0 defeat I can't help but admire a lot of how we are going about our play this season. Facing the league leaders was always going to be a free hit and the team played with a tempo and energy that was refreshing. The passing interplay, movement and pressing off the ball is definitely better than has been seen for a few years at McDiarmid Park. In
  
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• Martindale insists Livingston mission is short-term

  10-09-2026 14:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Martindale admits to missing coaching but is "crystal clear" that his return to the Livingston dugout is only temporary.The 52-year-old sporting director begins an interim spell as manager, along with Frankie McAvoy, for Friday's Championship visit to Greenock Morton (live on BBC Scotland from 19:25 BST).Glenn Whelan was dismissed after the West Lothian side lost three of their first five league matches."I will step in as long as needed, but this isn't something I'm looking to do in the lo
  
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• Como coach Fabregas: ‘Leipzig clash an important match for our history’

  10-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como coach Fabregas: ‘Leipzig clash an important match for our history’Como head coach Cesc Fàbregas described his side’s debut Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig as a historic milestone for the club, while insisting his players must treat it like any other match.The Lariani host the German side at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Thursday evening for their first-ever appearance in Europe’s elite competition, a dramatic step in the club’s rapid asce
  
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• A massive relief, Positive news comes out of Anfield

  10-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A massive relief, Positive news comes out of AnfieldPositive news has come out of Anfield after their win over Atlético Madrid. What a relief that is.Liverpool had a successful evening on Wednesday as they overcame Atlético at Anfield. The Reds fell behind to yet another Marcos Llorente goal but turned things are wonderfully to win 2-1.Dominik Szoboszlai got the first thanks to an inventing Ronald Araujo assist, the latter’s first for Liverpool. Alexis Mac Allister then score
  
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• 🚨 Official, the first squads for September’s international break

  10-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official, the first squads for September’s international breakThe squad lists for the September international break keep coming in. After Brazil, Croatia, and Cameroon, it’s Mali’s turn!On Thursday afternoon, new Mali head coach Anthony Da Silva officially unveiled his first squad as the Eagles’ manager.Adama Camara (Paris FC) and Ange Martial Tia (Reims) are getting their first call-up. The latter was just named Ligue 2 Young Player of the Month.Key players Las
  
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• Has Johnstone earned a derby start at Ibrox?

  10-09-2026 14:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]"Amazing. What a feeling."Sam Johnstone's smile beamed like the McDiarmid Park floodlights after the goalkeeper's accomplished Celtic debut.Making his first league appearance in 21 months, the Wolves loanee impressed as Celtic preserved their 100% start with a hard-fought 1-0 win at St Johnstone.Johnstone was something of a surprise inclusion in place of Viljami Sinisalo - but has he played his way into the team for Sunday's League Cup quarter-final with Rangers at Ibrox?The 33-year-old cle
  
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• Another one, France drops support for Infantino’s re-election 🇫🇷

  10-09-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another one, France drops support for Infantino’s re-election 🇫🇷European football has been hit by another major political earthquake. The French Football Federation (FFF) has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino ahead of the next FIFA presidential elections. The decision was made following the meeting of the French body’s Executive Committee this Thursday, September 10.This position represents a direct distancing from the current head of the global bo
  
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• Report: Liverpool already plotting 2027 midfield signing

  10-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool already plotting 2027 midfield signingLiverpool Transfer Strategy Explained as Alexis Mac Allister Future Clouds and Alex Scott Link EmergesLiverpool appear to be shaping another significant midfield decision for the summers ahead, with Alexis Mac Allister’s long term future now under sharper focus following fresh reporting credited to talkSPORT. The situation is layered, commercially driven and, from the outside, increasingly revealing about how the club intends to manag
  
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• Deco reveals Real Madrid summer signing wanted Barcelona move: ‘It did not work out because…’

  10-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco reveals Real Madrid summer signing wanted Barcelona move: ‘It did not work out because…’Barcelona could have had Bernardo Silva in their squad this season, but the club ultimately decided against pursuing the Portuguese midfielder despite his desire to move to Camp Nou.That is the clearest takeaway from Deco’s explanation of a transfer in an interview with SPORT that initially appeared to be heading Barcelona’s way. Silva had announced his intention to le
  
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• Report: Brighton hold positive contract talks with midfielder

  10-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Brighton hold positive contract talks with midfielderBrighton Closing In on Yasin Ayari Contract Boost Amid Galatasaray and Fenerbahce InterestBrighton appear to be moving towards an important piece of summer business, with growing confidence that Yasin Ayari will commit his future to the club on improved terms. According to TeamTalk, talks are advancing positively and there is a belief on Brighton’s side that an agreement is now close.The 22-year-old Sweden international is approa
  
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• Juventus evaluate contract u-turn for Gonzalez

  10-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus evaluate contract u-turn for GonzalezJuventus are considering an unexpected contract extension for Nico González, completing a remarkable turnaround after the Argentine spent much of the summer on the transfer list.The 28-year-old was widely expected to depart Turin during the summer transfer window, with the player himself keen on a return to Atletico Madrid under Diego Simeone following his previous loan spell.However, with a deal failing to materialize before the deadline, the
  
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• Barcelona director Deco talks Ferran, Casado, Araujo, Rashford, Balde, De Jong, Cubarsi

  10-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona director Deco talks Ferran, Casado, Araujo, Rashford, Balde, De Jong, CubarsiBarcelona sporting director Deco has offered insight into several departures from the club this summer, including the decisions that saw Ferran Torres, Marc Casado and Ronald Araujo leave the squad.The changes have significantly altered the depth of Hansi Flick’s team, although Deco’s comments to SPORT suggest Barcelona were not clearing space. Each departure had its own circumstances, with th
  
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• Why does Emery not start Abraham?

  10-09-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The role of forward Tammy Abraham under Unai Emery has been the subject of several questions sent in via our Aston Villa Ask Me Anything form, with some of you wondering why he does not get more starts.The short answer is Abraham has not done enough to convince the manager he is worthy of a regular starting spot.Villa needed a striker in January and since Abraham was available for a decent price and knew the club - something which was crucial for Emery - he was seen as a good option and he
  
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• Cole Palmer reveals Xabi Alonso half-time message that sparked Chelsea’s Carabao Cup comeback

  10-09-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cole Palmer has praised the impact of Xabi Alonso on Chelsea’s forwards, revealing the squad's attacking players are thriving after pushing their goal tally to 16 in five matches under the manager with Wednesday’s 6-3 victory against Leeds.The Blues progressed to the Carabao Cup fourth round at Stamford Bridge after Palmer came on as part of a four-player half-time substitution that helped turn around a two-goal deficit.A poor first-half display saw Chelsea’s second string outp
  
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