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• Liverpool announce new sporting director after Richard Hughes exit

  26-09-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Ward has been appointed as Liverpool’s new sporting director, the club confirmed on Saturday morning.The former technical director for Fenway Sports Group steps into the role following the departure of Richard Hughes, who vacated the position at the start of the month to move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.Speaking to the club’s official website, FSG president Mike Gordon praised the decision: "The knowledge and expertise Julian brings will only enhance our football operations
  
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• West Ham Ready To Offload Three Stars In January: Should They Sell All Of Them?

  26-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham Ready To Offload Three Stars In January: Should They Sell All Of Them?West Ham have a sizeable squad decision looming before the January transfer window, with Edson Alvarez and Soungoutou Magassa among the players whose futures remain unresolved. Yahoo Sports, via Claret & Hugh, reported that both midfielders failed to secure exits during the summer after the club rejected offers below their valuation. Alvarez spent last season at Fenerbahce on loan after West Ham signed the Mexico
  
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• England take positive step forward but Spain defeat reveals true level they must reach

  26-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup final England could have had but, on this evidence, there would still have been the same champions.At the very least, Thomas Tuchel has been reminded of the real level that is going to be required to potentially win at this very stadium on 9 July 2028. Might this 3-2 Spain victory even provide a preview?A significant positive, if also a different kind of problem, is that England did considerably up it from a lot of the World Cup. It was instructive that there were no boos at the en
  
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• Liverpool looking to recreate excellent Jeremy Jacquet deal

  26-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool looking to recreate excellent Jeremy Jacquet dealThe last two years have seen a distinct change in Liverpool’s transfer policy. During the time of Jurgen Klopp, the Reds became known as a side that would sign players with upside and turn them into superstars, but the last 18 months has seen a shift towards signing the very best players available.With a spend of over £650 million since winning the Premier League in 2025, it is clear to see this transition, but the club haven
  
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• McGonigle has 'that bit of gold dust' - Owens

  26-09-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Limavady United boss Paul Owens praised Jamie McGonigle's performance after he scored the winner during their 1-0 victory over Cliftonville in the Irish Premiership.Striker McGonigle joined newly promoted Limavady on loan from Coleraine and has made a big impact in the opening games of the season. The 30-year-old netted in the 20th minute against the Reds to move level at the top goalscorer charts alongside former teammate Matthew Shevlin at Coleraine."It was a brilliant finish, and there is no
  
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• 'The players looked at me with such disgust'

  26-09-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales boss Craig Bellamy recalls his winning goal against Denmark in Copenhagen in 1998, which eased pressure on then manager Bobby Gould.Bellamy and Wales are back at the Parken Stadium for the first time since his first competitive international goal for Sunday's Nations League fixture.Read more: Bellamy eyes more history against wounded Denmark
  
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• Leeds United Could Cash In On This Duo In January Window: Should They Sell Both?

  26-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Could Cash In On This Duo In January Window: Should They Sell Both?Leeds United have reached the September international break sitting fifth in the Premier League, yet January planning has already begun at Elland Road. According to The Leeds Press, Lukas Nmecha and Dan James could both attract attention during the winter window.Transfermarkt reportedly values the pair at £17.2 million combined. Nmecha joined Leeds United as a free agent last year and supplied useful depth behi
  
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• Bayern target Barcelona's Olmo - Sunday's gossip

  26-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich target Dani Olmo, Trent Alexander-Arnold is staying at Real Madrid, and Premier League clubs show interest in Spurs' Micky van de Ven.Bayern Munich are prepared to make a £69m bid for Barcelona and Spain forward Dani Olmo, 28. (Sport - in Spanish)Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold, 27, is not considering a move away from the club, despite Arsenal and Liverpool showing interest in the England defender. (TeamTalk)Manchester United are keeping a close eye on 22-year-old Spain
  
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• Justin Ellis lives dream moment in hometown USMNT debut 🤩

  26-09-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Justin Ellis lives dream moment in hometown USMNT debut 🤩Justin Ellis has just lived out every young footballer's dream — scoring on his national team debut in his home city. 
  The Orlando City forward was given his first USMNT start in front of the Orlando crowd by Mauricio Pochettino, and he rewarded the manager in less than five minutes. After a quick start from the home side, Ellis nodded home a looping header to the back-post off of a Gio Reyna set-piece. Ellis h
  
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• Everton Handed Major Boost As £12m Star Reveals Injury Comeback Timeline: Should Moyes Put Him Straight Back In?

  26-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Handed Major Boost As £12m Star Reveals Injury Comeback Timeline: Should Moyes Put Him Straight Back In?Everton have received an encouraging update on Merlin Röhl, although the German midfielder could face a difficult fight for regular minutes once he returns from injury.According to Goodison News, the 24-year-old has missed the last three Everton fixtures because of an undisclosed fitness problem. Röhl started the opening three Premier League games at right-back, despite
  
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• England 2-3 Spain: Oyarzabal seals dramatic win as world champions extend unbeaten run to 40 games

  26-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England 2-3 Spain: Oyarzabal seals dramatic win as world champions extend unbeaten run to 40 gamesEngland lost 3-2 to Spain in their UEFA Nations League opening game at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.Lamine Yamal broke the deadlock inside two minute s, dispossessing Marc Guehi, before slotting past the outstretched James Trafford.Yamal’s strike was the third-quickest goal England have conceded at Wembley Stadium.Ferran Torres thought he had doubled the visitors’ lead with a first-time f
  
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• England 2-3 Spain: Oyarzabal seals dramatic win as world champions extend unbeaten run

  26-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England 2-3 Spain: Oyarzabal seals dramatic win as world champions extend unbeaten runEngland lost 3-2 to Spain in their UEFA Nations League opening game at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.Lamine Yamal broke the deadlock inside two minutes, dispossessing Marc Guehi, before slotting past the outstretched James Trafford.Yamal’s strike was the third-quickest goal England have conceded at Wembley Stadium.Ferran Torres thought he had doubled the visitors’ lead with a first-time finish from a
  
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• 😍 Wembley thriller: Spain win 3-2! Yamal 🔝 Kane and Cucurella HORROR

  26-09-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😍 Wembley thriller: Spain win 3-2! Yamal 🔝 Kane and Cucurella HORRORA wonderful, spectacular showdown at Wembley between England and Spain. The Iberians took the lead, England produced a double comeback, and then the World Champions completed the decisive comeback to win 3-2 at the Temple of world football.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!After Yamal’s opening goal, England responded with 4 fiery minutes,
  
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• Who made an uncharacteristic error? England player ratings v Spain

  26-09-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Baena curled in Spain's second goal [Getty Images]England were beaten 3-2 in an entertaining game by world champions Spain in the Nations League - the Three Lions' first match since this summer's World Cup. Lamine Yamal gave Spain the lead before goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane put England ahead. Kane then missed a penalty before Alex Baena curled in to level the score, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring the winner. Here's how we rated England's players - and you can have your say in the
  
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• Spain extend unbeaten run after thriller with two comebacks v 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  26-09-2026 22:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain extend unbeaten run after thriller with two comebacks v 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England really did try in front of their home crowd at Wembley.But the current Euro and World Cup champions EXTENDED their unbeaten run.Spain, the record-holder, are now 39 matches unbeaten — 30 wins and nine draws.They have not been beaten since March 2024, when they lost to Colombia.There were TWO comebacks in the thriller that opened Group A3 in League A of the Ue
  
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• Liverpool could have one of the Premier League's best wonderkids

  26-09-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could have one of the Premier League's best wonderkidsLiverpool have developed a reputation for developing some of the best young talents in the country. Several members of the Reds’ first-team squad are graduates of the club’s Kirkby academy, and Andoni Iraola has continued the club’s tradition of nurturing youngsters.Trey Nyoni, James McConnell and Rio Ngumoha are just some of the former academy players who have been involved in Iraola’s squad this season, but
  
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• Arsenal assistant confirms Vinicius Junior was discussed during summer

  26-09-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal assistant confirms Vinicius Junior was discussed during summerArsenal assistant coach Miguel Molina has revealed that Mikel Arteta’s coaching staff discussed potentially signing Vinicius Junior over the summer.Molina admitted it during a recent interview, confirming that the Real Madrid superstar was a serious target for the Premier League champions.Arsenal threw their hat in the ring for Vinicius when his contract negotiation with Madrid wasn’t going according to plan.They s
  
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• Aston Villa Eye €100m Star After Stunning Start To Season: Could He Solve Their Attacking Problems?

  26-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Eye €100m Star After Stunning Start To Season: Could He Solve Their Attacking Problems?Aston Villa have stepped up their interest in a 20-year-old Benfica winger, with Gianluca Prestianni emerging as a January target after an opening to the 2026/27 campaign. Reports from Portugal say Villa scouts have been keeping a close eye on the Argentina international.O Jogo, via Sport Witness, reports that the Premier League club have tracked Prestianni since the start of the season and co
  
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• England vs Spain, Nations League live: Baena drives Spain back in front

  26-09-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reigning World Cup champions Spain head to Wembley Stadium for a UEFA Nations League opener against England on Saturday in a rematch of the EURO 2024 Final.This could've been the World Cup final had England overcome Argentina's scrappy demands in the semifinal, and Thomas Tuchel's men will be anxious to make a statement as a new cycle begins in London.MORE — UEFA Nations League groups, standings, schedule, scoresThis match kicks off at the same time as UEFA Nations League A's Group 3 mates
  
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• England 2-3 Spain: Baena leads World Cup champs to Nations League-opening win

  26-09-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reigning World Cup champions Spain threw away an early lead than rallied all the way back for a 3-2 win over England in a terrific UEFA Nations League opener at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.MORE — UEFA Nations League groups, standings, schedule, scoresMarc Guehi's early error gifted Lamine Yamal a chance to make it 1-0 in the second minute, but Jude Bellingham set up an Anthony Gordon equalizer before Harry Kane cashed in a Nico O'Reilly cross to make it 2-1.Spain would not be bowed, as Ale
  
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• Arsenal Have Set Their Sights On This Real Madrid Full-Back: Dream Option For Arteta?

  26-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Have Set Their Sights On This Real Madrid Full-Back: Dream Option For Arteta?In a recent report, fussball-news.de claimed that Arsenal have set their sights on Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are planning to move in for the English talent next year.Alexander-Arnold’s Lack Of Game Time In La LigaAlexander-Arnold has struggled to make himself a regular starter at the Madrid club, but has done well to put in some impressive displays
  
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• Bellamy eyes more history against wounded Denmark

  26-09-2026 22:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Bellamy scored two of his 19 international goals for Wales against Denmark [Getty Images]When it comes to Wales needing a result, Craig Bellamy and Denmark have been something of a surprise dream fit.On the back of a 1-0 loss to Portugal in Lisbon, the head coach is straight back down to business as he prepares his side to face the Danes in Copenhagen on Sunday (17:00 BST).With no wins in their five matches in 2026, Bellamy and Wales sorely need a positive result - particularly as they bid
  
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• Premier League demand FIFA reform in joint statement against Infantino

  26-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League demand FIFA reform in joint statement against InfantinoThe Premier League is set to join the Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A in calling for urgent reforms to FIFA’s governance as pressure on president Gianni Infantino continues to grow, Sky Sports reports.The four out of the top five European leagues are expected to issue a joint statement demanding more consultation on important decisions, particularly those affecting the international football calendar.They’re also c
  
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• Julian Ward needs to recreate his biggest success at Anfield

  26-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Ward needs to recreate his biggest success at AnfieldJulian Ward has been officially announced as Liverpool’s new sporting director. The Englishman will replace Richard Hughes, who departed at the end of the summer, and is returning to a role he held during the 2022-23 season.Ward is extending a 14-year affiliation with the Reds, and is one of the most experienced in his profession, especially when it comes to Liverpool.There are some obvious challenges awaiting the new sporting dir
  
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• Here we go, Liverpool about to sign Andoni Iraola's 'new' Eli Junior Kroupi

  26-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go, Liverpool about to sign Andoni Iraola's 'new' Eli Junior KroupiAndoni Iraola will soon have his next Eli Junior Kroupi at Anfield. The Spanish coach is very much settling into life at Liverpool. Iraola's philosophy is still taking time to be instilled in his new team. He's also getting to know his players and the culture around the club.It's good to see how positive Iraola has been. He's open to working with younger players, has already done a tremendous job promoting Lewis Koumas an
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Brentford Winger: Should De Zerbi Snap Him Up?

  26-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Brentford Winger: Should De Zerbi Snap Him Up?In a recent report, Sky Sports stated that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a keen eye on Brentford winger Kevin Schade. It has been claimed that Spurs are big admirers of the German wide player but are facing competition from Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool in the race to sign him next year.Schade’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueSchade has made an impressive start to this Premier League campa
  
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• England vs Spain, Nations League live: Baena brings World Cup champs level at 2

  26-09-2026 22:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reigning World Cup champions Spain head to Wembley Stadium for a UEFA Nations League opener against England on Saturday in a rematch of the EURO 2024 Final.This could've been the World Cup final had England overcome Argentina's scrappy demands in the semifinal, and Thomas Tuchel's men will be anxious to make a statement as a new cycle begins in London.MORE — UEFA Nations League groups, standings, schedule, scoresThis match kicks off at the same time as UEFA Nations League A's Group 3 mates
  
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• Manchester City Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Serie A Defender: Should Maresca Move In For Him?

  26-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Serie A Defender: Should Maresca Move In For Him?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Manchester City are facing stiff competition for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club would have to rival Barcelona, Liverpool and Chelsea in the race to land the Italian centre-back next year.Bastoni’s Impressive Form In Serie ABastoni enjoyed a decent run of form at the Italian c
  
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• 🎥 England v Spain first half has bizarre blunder and rapid comeback

  26-09-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 England v Spain first half has bizarre blunder and rapid comebackThere was a bit of everything in the GREAT first half of this much-anticipated England vs. Spain clash on Saturday (26) in the UEFA Nations League.Lamine Yamal stole the show with a goal after an incredible blunder and some excellent passing.World Cup hero Ferran Torres drew attention too — for the wrong reasons — because of the chances he wasted.And England CAME BACK before halftime after their rivals failed
  
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• 50-goal forward likened to Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to join Liverpool first-team

  26-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  50-goal forward likened to Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to join Liverpool first-teamAn exciting forward is on his way to joining Liverpool's first-team. The forward line is the one area where Andoni Iraola is doing just fine. Alexander Isak is back to his fine form, and we are finally seeing why Liverpool paid so much money to sign the Swedish attacker.On top of that, Cody Gakpo has also been unstoppable since the start of the season, and he can deputise in that role.If all else, fails there's Lewis K
  
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