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• Lecce want free agent Addai or impressive talent Guirassy

  23-06-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lecce want free agent Addai or impressive talent GuirassyLecce have set their sights on Qarabag attacking winger Emmanuel Addai, also linked with Bologna, and Nantes teenager Herba Guirassy, claim Sky Sport Italia.Transfer pundit Gianluca Di Marzio maintains that the pair have caught the attention of the Stadio Via del Mare side, who managed to secure their Serie A status for another season.They confirmed coach Eusebio Di Francesco and are now building the squad for the new campaign.Addai and Gu
  
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• Milan send scouts to Rome to watch Romano’s Italy debut

  24-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan send scouts to Rome to watch Romano’s Italy debutAlessandro Romano is widely expected to earn his Italy debut when the Azzurri take on Belgium in the Nations League on Friday evening, and the latest reports claim that Milan have sent scouts to watch the former Switzerland youth international at the Stadio Olimpico.Report: Milan scouts will watch Romano during Italy vs. BelgiumIt has been a rapid rise to the top for Romano, who joined Cagliari from Roma during the summer transfer wind
  
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• 'Signs of promise and growth' or 'very naive'? Fans on season so far

  24-09-2026 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Fulham's start to the Premier League season and tell us what Alvaro Arbeloa should be focusing on during the extended international break.Here are some of your comments:Tom: It's been a bad start, there's no getting away from that. The three games after the international break are massive; seven points from them and suddenly we can start to look forward to another good season. But, if we keep making defensive mistakes, conceding late and losing by the odd
  
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• Unanswered questions for English teams as Women's Champions League returns

  24-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Last season's top scorer Ewa Pajor of Barcelona scored twice on the opening night while Mariona Caldentey converted a late penalty to hand Arsenal victory [BBC]The Women's Champions League returned this week and with it came a host of unanswered questions for the ambitious English trio involved.Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City all have designs on winning the competition and, on the face of it, got their campaigns off to solid starts.Arsenal and Chelsea both have three points after narrow hom
  
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• 🧨 Big move for Romano, McTominay update, Palmisani-Juve clue 🔥

  24-09-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧨 Big move for Romano, McTominay update, Palmisani-Juve clue 🔥The Thursday of the first week of the long international break coincides with the eve of the Nations League debut of the first Italy side of the Mancini-bis era, which is drawing great curiosity.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!Even in this standstill phase for clubs, there is no shortage of news. Below are the most relevant items concerning the bi
  
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• Lamine Yamal explains key reason he believes he should win the Ballon d’Or: ‘There are few players who entertain the way I do’

  24-09-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal explains key reason he believes he should win the Ballon d’Or: ‘There are few players who entertain the way I do’Lamine Yamal has doubled down on his Ballon d’Or ambitions, arguing that the ability to entertain supporters should carry weight alongside goals, assists and trophies when the award is decided.The Barcelona forward has been one of the standout figures for both club and country this year and has made no secret of his belief that he deserves to be co
  
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• Kayode could be Italy’s most expensive debutant, but still isn’t expected to start vs

  24-09-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kayode could be Italy’s most expensive debutant, but still isn’t expected to start vsMichael Kayode could potentially be Italy’s most valuable ever player at the time of their national team debut, but the Brentford right-back is still not expected to start against Belgium in the Nations League on Friday night.Kayode unlikely to start in Italy vs. Belgium despite rising valuationKayode is one of the most valuable players in the Italy national team squad, currently rated at the &
  
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• These 5️⃣ managers on the hot seat 🥶

  24-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  These 5️⃣ managers on the hot seat 🥶These coaches are already under threat.For many teams, the start of the season has already been turbulent, with results falling short of initial expectations.With this long international break, several clubs could already be tempted to part ways with their managers in order to give their successors the best possible conditions to settle in.But which coaches are already under the most pressure? The answer is below.Roberto De Zerbi (Tottenha
  
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• Arsenal star nominated for League Cup Player of the Round award

  24-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star nominated for League Cup Player of the Round awardMax Dowman has been nominated for the League Cup Player of the Round award, following his performance for Arsenal away to Ipswich Town.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesThe EFL have announced their nominees for the League Cup’s third round Player of the Round award, with four players in contention and the public vote now open here.Arsenal’sMax Dowman is up for the award, alongside Bournemouth’sRyan Christie, Crysta
  
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• Fox makes 'easy decision' to sign three-year Arsenal deal

  24-09-2026 14:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal signed USA defender Emily Fox from North Carolina Courage in 2024 [Getty Images]USA international Emily Fox has described her decision to sign a new contract at Arsenal as "an easy decision".The 28-year-old has been a key player for the club since joining from North Carolina Courage in 2024 and is understood to have signed a new three-year deal.She was part of the squad that won the Women's Champions League title in 2025 and the Women's Champions Cup trophy in 2026.In her first season at
  
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• Liverpool and Brighton dominate September’s Premier League award nominations

  24-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool and Brighton dominate September’s Premier League award nominationsLiverpool’s Andoni Iraola, Brighton’s Fabian Hurzeler and Manchester City’s Enzo Maresca have been nominated for the Manager of the Month.Iraola guided the Reds to two wins and a draw, scoring three goals and conceding none. They recorded wins at Ipswich Town and Bournemouth and were held to a goalless draw at home by Fulham.The Spaniard is a two-time Premier League Manager of the Month winner, bo
  
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• Spurs lead the manager sack race, but who is safest?

  24-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs lead the manager sack race, but who is safest?Premier League sack race: De Zerbi struggles as Moyes leads manager ratingsFive matches rarely tell the whole story of a Premier League season. They can, however, change the mood around a club remarkably quickly. Summer optimism gives way to questions about recruitment, selections and whether a manager’s ideas are translating into results.In Mirror Football’s assessment of all 20 managers, Roberto De Zerbi receives the lowest mark,
  
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• Roma interested in Kvernadze and Bakola for January

  24-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma interested in Kvernadze and Bakola for JanuaryThe right-footed left winger Roma has been seeking since Gasperini’s arrival could be just 90 kilometers away. After seeing a long list of targets fall through, from Summerville to Leweling, the Giallorossi are ready to fulfill the Grugliasco coach’s request and could look to Frosinone. Among the names circled in red by Tony D’Amico is Giorgi Kvernadze. The Georgian winger is astonishing everyone: already five goals this s
  
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• Real Madrid TV revisits referee disputes in Atlético response

  24-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid TV revisits referee disputes in Atlético responseReal Madrid TV issued a fresh and forceful response to Atlético de Madrid on 22 September, according to Diario AS. The video answers an Atlético tweet and comments made by Diego Simeone in the aftermath of the derby, adding another chapter to the ongoing public exchange between the two clubs, as detailed in this breakdown of Atlético’s response to the referee row.The Video’s Central ArgumentThe c
  
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• Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted by male celebrity in his home

  24-09-2026 14:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Carroll has revealed he was sexually assaulted by a man who was later jailed.The former Liverpool and Newcastle United striker detailed the attack by a “celebrity mate” of his former wife in his autobiography, Owning It, which was released on Thursday. The incident took place at his home in 2021, hours after he had played a match for Newcastle. The friend of Carroll’s ex-wife, Billi Mucklow, invited himself to their house to watch a boxing match, and the footballer began t
  
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• 🚨 Official: David Alaba joins Serie A!

  24-09-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: David Alaba joins Serie A!A new challenge for the Austrian legend.It had been expected, and it is now official: David Alaba has signed for Udinese Calcio.Available on a free transfer since leaving Real Madrid at the start of the summer, the Austrian defender has decided to discover a new league after the Bundesliga and La Liga.Now 34 and short of playing time over the past three seasons following his serious knee injury, the former Bayern Munich player will try to enjoy a sec
  
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• Could football’s drinking ban end? Burnham backs fresh look at stadium rules

  24-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could football’s drinking ban end? Burnham backs fresh look at stadium rulesAndy Burnham backs drinking ban review as football weighs changeFor football supporters, the dividing line can be no more than a few steps. A drink on the concourse is permitted; carry it towards a seat overlooking the pitch and the rules change. It is a familiar matchday restriction, but Andy Burnham believes its continued existence deserves fresh scrutiny.The prime minister has backed reconsideration of the drink
  
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• Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021

  24-09-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Carroll has also played for Reading, West Brom and French sides Amiens and Bordeaux [Getty Images]Former England striker Andy Carroll has revealed he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021.The 37-year-old made the details public in his autobiography, which was released on Thursday, saying the perpetrator has been jailed for three years.The incident took place at Carroll's home, during his second spell with his hometown club Newcastle.Carroll, now a player/co-owner of non-league club Dagenh
  
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• Jude Bellingham reacts after receiving World Cup Bronze Boot: ‘Didn’t even know it existed’

  24-09-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham reacts after receiving World Cup Bronze Boot: ‘Didn’t even know it existed’Jude Bellingham is preparing to face Spain at Wembley with England, but the Real Madrid midfielder has had an unexpected reminder of his impressive World Cup campaign before Saturday’s meeting.Bellingham remains with Thomas Tuchel’s squad at St. George’s Park and is expected to start against Spain, having established himself as one of England’s key figures. Hi
  
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• Official: Udinese sign four-time Champions League winner Alaba

  24-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Udinese sign four-time Champions League winner AlabaUdinese have officially announced their signing of four-time Champions League-winning defender David Alaba on a free transfer until the end of the 2026-27 season.Official: Alaba joins Udinese on free transferAlaba, 34, has been available as a free agent after leaving Real Madrid at the end of his five-year contract earlier this summer. He has put pen to paper on a contract until the end of the 2026-27 season with Kosta Runjaic’s
  
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• National team boss insists Arsenal player ‘available’ despite missing match

  24-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National team boss insists Arsenal player ‘available’ despite missing matchNew Netherlands boss Xavi has insisted that Jurrien Timber is available, despite now missing both a training session and their opening game.Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty ImagesJurrien Timber’s fitness status has been a topic of discussion over the international break so far, with the right-back not playing a full part in training with the Netherlands.Timber has now been left out the squad to face Ge
  
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• 'A really mixed bag of frustration and hope' - fans on Premier League start

  24-09-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Crystal Palace's start to the 2026-27 season and to tell us what Pierre Sage should be concentrating on in the extended three-week break.Here are some of your comments:Mark: Overall, 7/10. Only to be expected that it would take time for things to gel, given a new manager, players coming back late from the World Cup and new arrivals. I'm very happy with Sage. He needs time but it's good to see an attacking focus and some transparency around his team selecti
  
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• Liverpool unsure about €55m permanent move for Barcelona defender despite bright start

  24-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool unsure about €55m permanent move for Barcelona defender despite bright startWhile it is still early days, it would not be wrong to say that FC Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo made the right choice with his loan move to Liverpool. The Uruguayan defender, who had fallen down the pecking order under Hansi Flick, opted to move to Anfield in the summer. He has adapted seamlessly to his new club and has become one of the key figures in Andoni Iraola’s new project.The numbers spea
  
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• Anthony Gordon talks Lamine, Rodri, Kane, Ballon d’Or: ‘He’s undoubtedly number one’

  24-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Gordon talks Lamine, Rodri, Kane, Ballon d’Or: ‘He’s undoubtedly number one’Currently on international duty for England, Anthony Gordon recently made some comments on how Spanish football differs from English football.His statements came ahead of Spain’s UEFA Nations League fixture against England on Saturday. In the same interaction, Gordon also offered his thoughts on the Ballon d’Or contenders.This included comments on his teammates Lamine Yamal and
  
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• 'Standout' Reedijk impressed with his 'clarity, intelligence and drive'

  24-09-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chairman Ian Gordon has vowed to financially back new Hibs manager Marink Reedijk, who emerged as the "standout candidate" in the club's search."He impressed everyone involved in the process with his clarity, intelligence and drive," said Gordon."He shares our ambition to develop players and consistently compete at the top end of Scottish football and in Europe."Marink has our backing and we will continue to invest in the team to give him the best possible platform to succeed."We're delighted to
  
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• McTominay begins recovery work with Napoli after heart procedure

  24-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McTominay begins recovery work with Napoli after heart procedureNapoli have confirmed that midfielder Scott McTominay is back with the club and that he began his recovery work in the gym in Naples on Thursday following a recent procedure on his heart.McTominay back in the gym with Napoli after heart procedureMcTominay has missed Napoli’s last four matches across all competitions after having a minor procedure carried out on his heart to fix a mild, benign arrhythmia earlier this month.NAPL
  
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• 'Hopefully the win will be a massive boost' - fans on Premier League start

  24-09-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Coventry City's start to the 2026-27 season and to tell us what Frank Lampard should be concentrating on in the extended three-week break.Here are some of your comments:Mark: It has been deceptively positive. Other than a difficult period with 10 men against Brighton, we've looked competitive and relatively solid at the back. We just need the rub of the green a bit more, like in the Nottingham Forest game. If the wind blows our way, we stand a chance of st
  
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• 'Honoured' Reedijk attracted by Hibs' ambition

  24-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dutchman Marink Reedijk is "honoured" to become Hibs boss and insists the club's ambition was a driving force in his decision to join.The 35-year-old moves to Leith after leading Beveren - where he forged a reputation for attacking football - to the Belgian top flight before stepping down in the summer.Reedijk previously held academy roles at Ajax and West Brom plus senior coaching positions at KSV Roeselare, Vitesse and RSCA Futures."I am honoured to be appointed manager of Hibernian Football C
  
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• 2 more Arsenal players called up late by England youth teams

  24-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 more Arsenal players called up late by England youth teamsTwo Arsenal youngsters have received late England youth call-ups, with the first youth internationals of the break kicking off on Wednesday.Photo via Ranson on InstagramArsenal’s list of England youth call-ups has received yet another update, with Khari Ranson and Andre Harriman-Annous both added to the England u20 squad.England have confirmed that Ranson and Harriman-Annous will replace Finlay Herrick and Jimmy-Jay Morgan respect
  
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• 'A bright start but some worrying signs'

  24-09-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Chelsea's start to the Premier League season and tell us what Xabi Alonso should be focusing on during the extended international break.Here are some of your comments:Trevor: We have undeniable talent up front, but we lack an enforcer in midfield and a clue in the backline. I haven't seen much evidence of the set-piece coaching when it comes to defending corners. Blocking tall guys with small guys and zonal marking isn't working, which begs the question: w
  
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