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• Ligue 1 Review | Is Le Classique still classic?

  21-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 Review | Is Le Classique still 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 they finish the
  
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• 😱Vélez demands Boca-Racing in Copa Argentina be suspended

  24-09-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱Vélez demands Boca-Racing in Copa Argentina be suspendedClub Atlético Vélez Sarsfield appealed to the Court of Appeals to request the immediate suspension of the match between Racing Club and Boca Juniors, as part of a filing related to the 2026 Copa Argentina.
  The claim over an ineligible lineupEl Fortín argues that Boca breached the regulatory limit by including a sixth foreign player on the match sheet in the game played between the two sides. The Liniers-
  
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• These top clubs 🇪🇺 already in crisis 🥶

  24-09-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  These top clubs 🇪🇺 already in crisis 🥶A mandatory reaction before going under.As the international break is in full swing, the time has come for an initial assessment.The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 have been underway for a few weeks now, and already some heavyweights are struggling.Here’s an overview of those “big” clubs that are having a hard time.🇫🇷 Olympique de Marseille (17th): fire at the Vélodrom
  
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• Newcastle United goalkeeper Borg signs first professional deal

  24-09-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United goalkeeper Borg signs first professional dealNewcastle United goalkeeper Sofia Borg has signed her first professional contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies earlier today.The 18-year-old stopper is the second young player to agree professional terms with Newcastle United this week.Borg joined the Newcastle United academy last season from the Football West Academy in her native Australia. The youngster ha
  
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• Milan to scout Alessandro Romano on Ruben Amorim’s request

  24-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan to scout Alessandro Romano on Ruben Amorim’s requestSerie A side Cagliari have seen Alessandro Romano grow in stature this season and he has also been called up to the Italian national team. More than that, the youngster is now attracting attention from Milan.The midfielder came through Roma’s youth academy and also spent his younger days in Switzerland. The Sardinian side roped him on a loan deal and have a conditional obligation to buy.Daniele Longo has reported that interest
  
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• Jude Bellingham leaves fans in stitches with reaction to winning 2026 World Cup award: “Didn’t know it was a thing”

  24-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham leaves fans in stitches with reaction to winning 2026 World Cup award: “Didn’t know it was a thing”On the whole, the 2026 World Cup was successful for a number of Real Madrid players. Marc Cucurella helped Spain win the tournament, while Kylian Mbappe made history by winning the Golden Boot – not only did he become the first player in the history to win the award back-to-back, but he also confirmed himself as the top goalscorer in World Cup history.Jude Be
  
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• 💥The row rumbles on: Real Madrid hit out at Juanma Castaño

  24-09-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥The row rumbles on: Real Madrid hit out at Juanma CastañoReal Madrid issued a strongly worded official statement warning that it may take legal action against Cadena COPE journalist and ABC columnist Juanma Castaño. The move comes in response to the commentator’s recent remarks in his column titled "Real Madrid at War."
  The comparison that sparked the conflictIn his article, Castaño described the club’s official channel (Real Madrid TV) as "the Gara news
  
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• Serie B club Juve Stabia docked another 2 points after fraud investigation

  24-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie B club Juve Stabia docked another 2 points after fraud investigationSerie B side Juve Stabia are in chaos and were docked another two points after patron Alfredo Guerri had €153m seized by the authorities in a fraud investigation.The team reached the promotion play-offs last season, eliminated in the semi-finals, so were hoping to try again this term.It won’t be easy, because they were docked two points before the season began due to financial irregularities, and have now seen a
  
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• Barcelona rule out making any signings in January, including top attacking target – report

  24-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona rule out making any signings in January, including top attacking target – reportAs confirmed by the club’s vice-president of economic affairs, Ferran Olive, FC Barcelona have little room to manoeuvre in the January transfer window. Although the club’s financial situation has improved and they are operating under the 1:1 rule, it still does not allow them to make significant additions unless there is a sale. However, there is little concern within the sporting departme
  
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• Report: Liverpool keen on move for former midfielder

  24-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool keen on move for former midfielderLiverpool Monitor Tyler Morton Return as Iraola Watches Lyon MidfielderLiverpool are giving serious consideration to a move for Tyler Morton, according to TeamTalk, with the midfielder’s rapid development at Lyon placing him back on the radar at Anfield. What once looked like a clean summer exit is now developing into a transfer story with genuine intrigue, particularly as Andoni Iraola weighs up midfield options ahead of future windows.M
  
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• Report: Juventus could reignite Alisson interest as Liverpool talks pause

  24-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Juventus could reignite Alisson interest as Liverpool talks pauseAlisson Becker’s Liverpool future remains unresolved, and that keeps the door open for Juventus.According to TEAMtalk, no contract talks have begun between the club and the goalkeeper, with formal discussions unlikely before later in the year. The Brazilian, who turns 34 next month, is in the final season of his deal after Liverpool exercised a one-year extension option earlier in 2026, a decision taken partly to crea
  
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• Real Madrid defender will be out for 7-8 days due to knee sprain – report

  24-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender will be out for 7-8 days due to knee sprain – reportEarlier today, it was confirmed that Real Madrid new arrival Ibrahima Konate was leaving the France national team camp after suffering a knee sprain.The summer signing was called up by new Les Bleus manager Zinedine Zidane, alongside Kylian Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga.However, he was released earlier today due to the injury sustained in training, although it has since been confirmed that the problem is not very serio
  
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• Galliani idea if Malago removed as FIGC President over irregularity

  24-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galliani idea if Malago removed as FIGC President over irregularityIf Giovanni Malagò is removed as FIGC President over an election irregularity, then ex-Milan and Monza CEO Adriano Galliani is emerging as a possible replacement.The June election was a landslide decision, but could be voided over a lawyer’s appeal noting that at the time Malagò was not a registered member of the Italian Football Federation.CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, ITALY – MARCH 05: Giovanni Malago, Pres
  
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• Real Madrid accept there are issues with the team while maintaining stance on refereeing

  24-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid accept there are issues with the team while maintaining stance on refereeingSeveral days have now passed since the derby at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, but the anger at Real Madrid has not subsided. Coming out of the 2-1 derby defeat, Real Madrid want to make it clear that they believe Ortiz Arias’s refereeing should be the main focus when analysing the match.As reported earlier today, the Spanish capital club are shocked by the refereeing in Spain as they strongly believe th
  
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• Irow's goalscoring form impressing Plymouth boss

  24-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oliver Irow has scored three goals in his past two Plymouth Argyle appearances[Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he has been impressed with the impact Tottenham Hotspur youngster Oliver Irow has made on his side.The 20-year-old winger has scored three goals in his past two matches for the League One side. "He's really confident, he really believes in himself that he can impact the games," Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon. "He knows that the lads and the fans and the staff have a
  
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• Can Marink Reedijk bring his magic touch to Hibs?

  24-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can Marink Reedijk bring his magic touch to Hibs?Hibernian have announced that Marink Reedijk will be their next manager. Hibs announced the appointment of the former Beveren man this afternoon, with Reedijk having signed a deal with Hibs, although the club did not reveal how long the contract was for. Reedijk takes over a Hibs side that sit down in 10th, having won just two of their opening seen games to start the season. Reedijk becomes the latest manager to leave Belgium for Scotland, joining
  
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• Alaba on Udinese welcome: ‘I can’t wait to get started’

  24-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alaba on Udinese welcome: ‘I can’t wait to get started’David Alaba has signed his Udinese contract and delivered his first message to supporters, via the club’s official Instagram account.“Hello Udinese fans, thank you so much for the warm welcome, I can’t wait to get started. Let’s do this together, Forza Udinese!”Official: David Alaba joins Udinese (@udinesecalcio via X)Alaba signs for Udinese until JuneThe deal runs to 30 June, tying the 34-year
  
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• How do you feel about Newcastle's start to the season?

  24-09-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]As we enter the season's first international break, we want to hear your thoughts on the opening five games in the Premier League.It was a frantic summer and start to the season on Tyneside, as the Eddie Howe era ended and Matthias Jaissle joined amid a flurry of player exits and arrivals. Jaissle began with an encouraging draw against Liverpool but the 4-1 defeat at Leeds United was a sore one for everyone connected with the club. He has picked up two wins and another draw in the othe
  
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• How do you feel about Forest's start to the season?

  24-09-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]As we enter the season's first international break, we want to hear your thoughts on the opening five games in the Premier League.It has been a mixed start to life under Oliver Glasner for Nottingham Forest, with one win, two draws and two losses from his first five matches in charge.The optimism bought by the impressive win at Aston Villa has been somewhat dampened by Saturday's disappointing home defeat by promoted Coventry City.Glasner plays a back three and it might be taking some
  
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• How do you feel about Man City's start and life under Maresca?

  24-09-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]As we enter the season's first international break, we want to hear your thoughts on the opening five games of the Premier League.Manchester City have enjoyed a perfect start to life under Enzo Maresca, winning five out of his first five league matches and they will spend the three-week break at the top of the table - three points clear of last season's champions Arsenal.However, conceding three to Brian Brobbey in Sunday's chaotic 5-3 win over Sunderland showed improvements can be mad
  
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• How do you feel about Leeds' start to the season?

  24-09-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]As we enter the season's first international break, we want to hear your thoughts on the opening five games of the Premier League.Leeds have yet to be beaten in the league as Daniel Farke's men make a good start in their bid to solidify their place in the top flight. Two wins and three draws mean Leeds sit fifth and feeling buoyant about the campaign ahead.Farke's side were knocked out of the Carabao Cup, but the Whites look like a side capable of giving any team in the Premier League
  
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• Hansi Flick calls up four reserve-team players for Barcelona training today

  24-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick calls up four reserve-team players for Barcelona training todayFC Barcelona continued to train this morning even as a large part of the squad is away on international duty. On Wednesday, manager Hansi Flick decided to hold a joint training session between the first-team and Barça Atletic players.But, SPORT reports that unlike yesterday, today’s session was a more intimate one, with only a few players from the reserve team getting called up.Indeed, Flick worked with just
  
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• 👀 Lamine Yamal on the Ballon d'Or: few bring as much joy as me

  24-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Lamine Yamal on the Ballon d'Or: few bring as much joy as meThe young star Lamine Yamal spoke in depth about his football philosophy and explained the reasons that make him a unique candidate to win the Ballon d'Or.Creating emotions through entertainmentFor the talented forward, the top individual award should reward magic on the pitch. "I think there are very few players in European football right now who bring people as much joy watching them as I do. The Ballon d'Or is also about be
  
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• Premier League provide update on EFL talks over ‘long-term’ funding

  24-09-2026 16:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League has restated its desire to wrap up a ‘New Deal’ with the EFL as soon as possible, which would mean solidarity payments to the 72 EFL clubs more than doubling.The 10-year offer was presented to EFL clubs last week after discussions between the leagues at executive level.Documents show that it includes an undertaking to increase solidarity payments to the EFL by £163m a year by 2028-29, more than double the current estimate of £134m. The deal also pledges
  
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• Drinking at football matches - would fans welcome it?

  24-09-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The law permits supporters at stadiums from the Premier League to National League to drink alcohol outside the ground and in concourses, but not in their seats [Getty Images]When UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham embarked on his trip to the United Nations in New York, he might not have been expecting a question about football fans drinking alcohol in grounds.Burnham firmly believes the law that prevents supporters from having a beer at their seat during a match is outdated. It's a position the Ever
  
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• Exclusive | Michael Owen: ‘Kylian Mbappé has a big chance to win the Ballon d’Or.’

  24-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive | Michael Owen: ‘Kylian Mbappé has a big chance to win the Ballon d’Or.’Speaking exclusively to Get French Football News, former Liverpool and England striker – and Ballon d’Or winner – Michael Owen gave his thoughts on who might win this year’s accolade, as well as talking about former Real Madrid teammate and new France manager Zinédine Zidane. You won the Ballon d’Or in 2001. The campaigning for this year&r
  
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• Xavi Espart reflects on breakthrough season at Barcelona: ‘I’m living a dream’

  24-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xavi Espart reflects on breakthrough season at Barcelona: ‘I’m living a dream’FC Barcelona have unearthed yet another gem from La Masia with Xavi Espart emerging as the latest breakthrough prospect from the club’s famed academy.While the teenager already made his first-team debut last season, it is in the ongoing season that he has taken a step further and established himself as a regular starter.Indeed, Espart earned his place in the first-team squad during pre-season an
  
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• Report: €65m-rated Bundesliga defender would be willing to give green light to Barcelona move

  24-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: €65m-rated Bundesliga defender would be willing to give green light to Barcelona moveAccording to reports relayed by SPORT, RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba is back on FC Barcelona’s radar. The French defender wanted to leave the Bundesliga last summer, but ultimately did not receive an offer that interested him. However, now he would now be willing to give Barça the green light if the Catalan club were to make a move in January or next June.As per the report, Bar
  
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• Real Madrid players face personalised training schedules during international break

  24-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid players face personalised training schedules during international breakJose Mourinho has no intention of allowing the international break to become a simple period of recovery for Real Madrid.According to MARCA, the Portuguese coach plans to use the two-week pause as an opportunity to assess and prepare his players on an individual basis.As such, there will be no single training programme at Valdebebas, with workloads tailored to the needs of each member of the squad.The players were
  
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• Frosinone set asking price for Roma target Kvernadze

  24-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frosinone set asking price for Roma target KvernadzeFrosinone want at least €25m for Giorgi Kvernadze, and have no intention of letting him go in January, despite rumours linking him with a move to Roma.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Calciomercato.it, that is the figure the Ciociari have placed on the winger, whose contract runs to June 2028. The length of that deal gives them the leverage to hold out, and the club’s position is that a sale before the summer is unlikely reg
  
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