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• Ligue 1 Review | Is Le Classique still a classic?

  22-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 Review | Is Le Classique still a classic?Le Classique is supposed to be Ligue 1’s premier fixture. However, the contrasting realities of France’s two biggest teams, Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille, meant that Sunday night’s game was very far from a classic.  PSG have started the season slowly, but that has frequently been the case for the club under Luis Enrique. In truth, it’s not how they start that really matters; it’s how th
  
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• UWCL: Sonia Bompastor believes Chelsea ‘have the quality’ to win the Champions League

  23-09-2026 04:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UWCL: Sonia Bompastor believes Chelsea ‘have the quality’ to win the Champions LeagueChelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor has called for focus as the Blues prepare to begin their UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) league phase campaign against Austria Wien on Wednesday.European success remains one of Chelsea’s major ambitions. However, Bompastor was keen to balance those expectations with the immediate challenge facing her side as they return to action at Plough Lane.Spea
  
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• UWCL: OH Leuven will ‘give everything’ against Roma as they shake the newcomer status

  23-09-2026 04:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UWCL: OH Leuven will ‘give everything’ against Roma as they shake the newcomer statusOH Leuven open the league phase of the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the second successive season at home to Italian champions Roma on Wednesday, with captain Julie Biesmans saying a young and much-changed squad is taking the competition ‘game by game’ and under ‘no pressure’.Leuven are no longer European newcomers. They became the first Belgian side to reach the UWC
  
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• UWCL: Damaris Egurrola and OL Lyonnes ready to chase ninth Champions League title

  23-09-2026 04:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UWCL: Damaris Egurrola and OL Lyonnes ready to chase ninth Champions League titleOn Wednesday, OL Lyonnes will get their UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign underway, and Dutch midfielder Damaris Egurrola hopes the club can make history by winning their ninth European title.The French giants have won the competition a record eight times and reached last season’s final, where they were beaten 4-0 bya clinical Barcelona in Oslo.Despite dominating domestically and winning a treble, t
  
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• Manchester City retain unbeaten record with UWCL draw against Bayern

  23-09-2026 04:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City retain unbeaten record with UWCL draw against BayernA nail-biting two-all draw saw Manchester City maintain their unbeaten record so far this season with a tensely fought UEFA Women’s Champions League clash against German giants Bayern Munich. Goals from Giulia Gwinn, Beth Mead and Carlotta Wamser, along with a Kerstin Casparij own goal, kept fans on the edge of their seats as the two sides got their European Campaigns started.Starting XIsBayern MunichMahmutovic; Kett, Gill
  
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• Liga F match-day 4 results: Clàudia Pina stars with hat-trick, Sevilla prevail in thriller

  23-09-2026 04:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liga F match-day 4 results: Clàudia Pina stars with hat-trick, Sevilla prevail in thrillerClàudia Pina fired Barcelona to a 6-0 win over Deportivo Alavés with a hat-trick in her stellar substitute performance on Liga F match-day 4. Meanwhile, Sevilla came from behind to beat Costa Adeje Tenerife 3-1 in a game that produced two saved penalties.Those two games and the rest of the results from the weekend are wrapped up in this Liga F match-day 4 recap.Pina nets hat-trick in do
  
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• Arkema Première Ligue week 3 results: Paralluelo nets her first for Lyon, Kanjinga rescues 10-woman PSG

  23-09-2026 04:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arkema Première Ligue week 3 results: Paralluelo nets her first for Lyon, Kanjinga rescues 10-woman PSGOL Lyonnes know no limits. With Salma Paralluelo’s first time on the scoresheet, Lyon continue their weekly goal-fest in the Arkema Première Ligue. In their rearview mirror, only a last-minute goal kept Paris Saint-Germain perfect despite playing with 10.After another entertaining weekend in France, scroll through to see how the action unfolded.Lyon still flying high, Parall
  
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• Diego Kochen grew up with Lamine Yamal at Barcelona. Now he's chasing his USMNT breakthrough

  23-09-2026 00:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Shortly after Spain won the World Cup this summer, U.S. goalkeeping prospect Diego Kochen reached for his phone to message old friends celebrating at the Meadowlands.One happened to be Lamine Yamal, the electrifying winger who has rapidly reached global superstardom. The other was center back Pau Cubarsí, who received the FIFA Young Player Award for Spain's almost-immaculate defensive work during the tournament.The trio had risen together at La Masia, FC Barcelon
  
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• Everton Rejected 22-Year-Old After ‘Mad’ Leicester Fee: Was That The Right Call?

  22-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Rejected 22-Year-Old After ‘Mad’ Leicester Fee: Was That The Right Call?Everton explored a move for Abdul Fatawu in 2025, yet Leicester City’s valuation pushed the Toffees away from a deal. Football Insider’s Goodison News report says Paddy Boyland of The Athletic discussed the episode on The Blue Room, with Everton having followed the Ghanaian winger for years, including his Sporting CP spell. The club first considered a loan, but Fatawu joined Leicester and gain
  
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• Roma monitoring Frosinone starlet Giorgi Kvernadze

  22-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma monitoring Frosinone starlet Giorgi KvernadzeDuring the winter transfer window, Roma will focus on a right-footed left winger with physical strength and the ability to turn plays around. The Giallorossi are lacking an attacking player with certain characteristics, and Gasp hopes to have him available in the second half of the season. Among the most promising wingers in Serie A is Giorgi Kvernadze. The Frosinone winger has started the season by surprising opposing defenses: 5 goals and 2 ass
  
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• Man Utd & Liverpool eye Mitchell - Wednesday's gossip

  22-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United and Liverpool keen on Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell, Aston Villa loan attacker Alejandro Garnacho on the radar of clubs in La Liga, while Bayern Munich fancy Morgan Gibbs-White.Crystal Palace's English left-back Tyrick Mitchell, 27, is attracting growing interest from Manchester United and Liverpool. (Teamtalk)Aston Villa attacking midfielder Alejandro Garnacho is being monitored by clubs in La Liga after struggling to make an impression at Villa Park following his su
  
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• Aston Villa Loanee Could Return In January: Would They Benefit From This?

  22-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Loanee Could Return In January: Would They Benefit From This?Crystal Palace could send Evann Guessand back to Aston Villa in January after his difficult start under Pierre Sage, according to Mick Brown in Football Insider. The report says Palace have frozen the 25-year-old Ivory Coast international out after disagreements over his performances and work rate.Guessand has played just 56 Premier League minutes this season, all from the bench, with no goal or assist. FBref records two ap
  
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• Premier League U21 sides blown away in EFL Trophy goal glut

  22-09-2026 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League One and League Two sides rained in goals against Premier League under-21 opposition in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday.The competition, which is being sponsored for the next five seasons by US sandwich chain Jersey Mike's, saw 93 goals scored across 23 ties.Newly promoted League Two side Rochdale's tie against Liverpool Under-21s in Northern Group H was briefly halted after 69 minutes due to fireworks being aimed into the ground from outside.Will Wright, the 18-year-old former Salford striker,
  
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• Liverpool's transfer strategy facing biggest change in years

  22-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's transfer strategy facing biggest change in yearsLiverpool are in a period of transition as a club, and more big changes are coming.Since last season ended, Arne Slot, Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes have all moved on from Anfield.As well as this backroom turnover, 1892 Holdings recently agreed a deal to buy close to 40% of the club from current owners Fenway Sports Group.The Reds’ Boston-based owners still have a controlling interest in the club, and were responsible for the
  
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• Premier League sides blown away in EFL Trophy goal glut

  22-09-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League One and League Two sides rained in goals against Premier League under-21 opposition in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday.The competition, which is being sponsored for the next five seasons by US sandwich chain Jersey Mike's, saw 93 goals scored across 23 ties.Newly promoted League Two side Rochdale's tie against Liverpool Under-21s in Northern Group H was briefly halted after 69 minutes due to fireworks being aimed into the ground from outside.Will Wright, the 18-year-old former Salford striker,
  
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• Wasteful Arsenal need late penalty to beat Koge

  22-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Women's Champions LeagueArsenal 1 - 0 HB Køge FTArsenal struggled in front of goal yet again against Koge [Getty Images]Mariona Caldentey scored a stoppage-time penalty to secure victory for a wasteful Arsenal at home to Danish side HB Koge in the first game of their Women's Champions League campaign.Arsenal, who had struggled in front of goal, were heading towards a disappointing draw when Caldentey scored from the spot after Selina Cerci was tripped in the box.The Gunners earlier t
  
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• Liverpool Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Eredivisie Full-Back: One For The Future?

  22-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Eredivisie Full-Back: One For The Future?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Liverpool are keeping a keen eye on Feyenoord full-back Givairo Read. It has been mentioned that the Reds are monitoring the development of the Dutch defender ahead of a potential move for him next year.Read’s Impressive Rise In Dutch FootballRead has made a brilliant start to this campaign as he has put in a run of eye-catching displays on the right s
  
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• Just as a Manchester City winger hits goal-scoring form, he is withdrawn from international duty

  22-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just as a Manchester City winger hits goal-scoring form, he is withdrawn from international dutyAntoine Semenyo finally got himself off the mark for the 2026-27 season when he bagged a brace as Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Semenyo scored a goal with either foot and both of his goals came from superb and composed finishes. The Ghana international had been building into form and those two goals were a fine reward for his efforts. Semenyo was scheduled to lin
  
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• How to follow Wales in the Nations League on the BBC

  22-09-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Bellamy has overseen eight wins, seven draws and five defeats in his 20 matches as Wales boss [Getty Images]Following the disappointment of missing out on this summer's World Cup, Craig Bellamy's Wales side return to competitive action in the Uefa Nations League.Wales begin their League A Group Four Campaign with four matches in 10 days, starting at Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in Lisbon on Thursday, 24 September (19:45 BST). They then travel to Denmark on Sunday (17:00 BST), before hostin
  
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• Sunderland Could Reignite Their Interest In This Ligue 1 Winger: Should Le Bris Move In For Him?

  22-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Could Reignite Their Interest In This Ligue 1 Winger: Should Le Bris Move In For Him?In a recent report, Le Journal du Dimanche claimed that Sunderland could reignite their interest in Olympique Marseille winger Igor Paixao this January. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats were close to signing the Brazilian wide player on a €30m deal earlier this summer.Paixao’s Impressive Form In Ligue 1Paixao enjoyed a good run of form at Marseille in the previous campaign when he
  
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• Mikel Arteta agrees new deal in huge Arsenal boost

  22-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta agrees new deal in huge Arsenal boostMikel Arteta Contract Extension Secures Arsenal Stability After Premier League TitleArsenal have done the obvious thing. Mikel Arteta has agreed a new contract, on improved terms, after delivering the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years. This is what serious clubs do when a manager builds a title-winning side and gives the whole project shape.Arteta took over in December 2019 after replacing Unai Emery. Since then, he has moved Ar
  
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• There looks to be an area of concern with the form of a Manchester City left-back

  22-09-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There looks to be an area of concern with the form of a Manchester City left-backThis Manchester City side is far from the finished product. With a new manager, a host of new players and new tactical tweaks having been put in place by Enzo Maresca, this City side is learning on the job. Despite this, City have won seven consecutive matches in all competitions, which represents a strong start to the 2026-27 season. However, there are areas of concern to City’s play that will hopefully iron
  
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• Update On Tottenham Hotspur And Their Pursuit Of This Talented Forward: Should De Zerbi Change His Stance?

  22-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On Tottenham Hotspur And Their Pursuit Of This Talented Forward: Should De Zerbi Change His Stance?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke offered an update on Tottenham Hotspur and their pursuit of Mauro Icardi, who is currently a free agent. It is understood that Spurs have opted not to pursue a move for the Argentine striker.Icardi’s Decent Numbers In Turkish FootballIcardi enjoyed a good run of form at Galatasaray in the previous campaign after he put in a run of prod
  
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• It's finally happening, star is on the brink of massive Liverpool return

  22-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's finally happening, star is on the brink of massive Liverpool returnAn exciting player is set to return to Liverpool, and it's great news. Andoni Iraola knows he is treading a thin line at Liverpool. The Spaniard has liked to work with a big squad full of a myriad of options in the past.Even at Bournemouth, where the Cherries were mostly just playing one game a week, Iraola had a multitude of options and a relatively big squad in comparisons to other teams in the same position.That was neces
  
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• Manchester City Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Midfielder: A Star In The Making?

  22-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Midfielder: A Star In The Making?On Monday’s print edition, A Bola stated that Manchester City are keeping tabs on Porto midfielder Victor Froholdt. It has been stated the Mancunian club have sent scouts to catch the Danish talent in action as they look to sign him in the future.Froholdt’s Impressive Rise In Portuguese FootballFroholdt has enjoyed a good run of form at the Portuguese club recently as he has produced a few impressive dis
  
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• GGFN Editorial | Who owns German football’s fan culture in the ‘Age of the Influencer?’

  22-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  GGFN Editorial | Who owns German football’s fan culture in the ‘Age of the Influencer?’German football supporters have spent decades complaining about the commercialization of their sport. A newer question is now beginning to intrude on the terraces. What happens when supporters themselves become the product? The growing presence of influencers, vloggers and other content creators inside German football grounds has triggered increasingly vocal resistance from organize
  
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• O'Neill receives Celtic backing after 'painful' week

  22-09-2026 22:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic will "come together and support" manager Martin O'Neill after a "painful" week for the club, chief executive Michael Nicholson has said.O'Neill had indicated that he would use the international break to consider his future following two defeats to Rangers, either side of a home loss to Ferencvaros in the Europa League.In the wake of Sunday's 1-0 derby defeat at Celtic Park, 74-year-old O'Neill had said "it might be time to wrap it up".However, Nicholson suggested the club will rally round
  
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• Balerdi: “I’m very happy at Roma.”

  22-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Balerdi: “I’m very happy at Roma.”Leonardo Balerdi is back with the national team after missing the World Cup due to injury. The player landed in his homeland a few hours ago, ready to begin training under Lionel Scaloni, but first he was intercepted by several journalists who asked him questions. The player also spoke to Cadena 3 Rosario. Regarding his feelings about being able to play a leading role in Lionel Messi’s final match, the Giallorossi center-back said: &ldquo
  
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• After seven games, Manchester City have built themselves a platform to launch from

  22-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After seven games, Manchester City have built themselves a platform to launch fromEntering the extended international break, Manchester City have built themselves a solid foundation to launch into the next phase of the season. Enzo Maresca’s side have won seven consecutive matches in all competitions. The new-look City side are building nicely, although they are far from the finished product at this stage. When domestic football returns, Manchester City will be aiming to continue their mom
  
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• Liverpool on the brink of massive announcement, it's going to be incredible

  22-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool on the brink of massive announcement, it's going to be incredibleLiverpool are reportedly on the brink of a huge announcement, it's only a matter of time. Change has been a common theme at the club over the past 24 months. From Jurgen Klopp leaving, to a new era under Arne Slot and then yet another new era under Andoni Iraola.But it's not just the coaches. The squad has dramatically changed from the one Klopp left behind compared to the one Iraola inherited.Legends have moved on, and L
  
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