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• Man Utd protest against ownership before derby

  13-09-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United fans unfurl a banner inside Old Trafford [Getty Images]Thousands of Manchester United fans held protests inside and outside Old Trafford against the club's ownership before Sunday's derby with Manchester City.Huge numbers with flares protested outside the ground, heeding a call from the 1958 Group, before making their way through the Munich tunnel under the stadiun.Inside, The Red Army group of fans opted not to bring in their usual banners - instead display a single banner abo
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Bacary Sagna: ‘Loving football is one thing, but understanding it is something else. It is about business.’

  15-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Bacary Sagna: ‘Loving football is one thing, but understanding it is something else. It is about business.’Get French Football News had the opportunity to sit down for a chat with former Arsenal, Manchester City and France defender Bacary Sagna to discuss the business of football. When you look at almost every French club having to sell players, do you think there’s any way that France can ever get back on at least the same level as other leagues, if
  
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• Bundesliga defensive ace back on Real Madrid’s radar; player available for €60 million

  15-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga defensive ace back on Real Madrid’s radar; player available for €60 millionReal Madrid spent the majority of the summer trying to reinforce their defensive unit, with purchases such as Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries.However, the club’s early performances have shown that there is a clear need for further reinforcements, especially in central defence, where the team still lacks a quality presence.Dean Huijsen appears to have upped his game from last se
  
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• Liverpool Starting XI vs Tottenham Hotspur: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  15-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Starting XI vs Tottenham Hotspur: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupJoe Gomez Returns for Liverpool Ahead of Tottenham Carabao Cup TieLiverpool have Joe Gomez back, and that matters. The defender has not played this season after suffering a muscle strain in July, but he is now available for Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup meeting with Tottenham at Anfield.Andoni Iraola kept it simple when discussing the centre-back’s status. “Joe is training with the team and is ava
  
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• Barcelona summer arrival expected to return to national team squad under new manager

  15-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona summer arrival expected to return to national team squad under new managerFC Barcelona moved swiftly to close the signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, bringing him in for a fee of only €22 million plus add-ons.The German forward is a player that was familiar to Hansi Flick, with the pair having previously worked in the national team setup.And, it is safe to say that he has made a solid start to life in Catalonia, already making a significant impact. Indee
  
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• Latest Leoni injury update ahead of Liverpool vs. Tottenham clash

  15-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Latest Leoni injury update ahead of Liverpool vs. Tottenham clashGiovanni Leoni is closing in on a return to action after a long-term injury lay-off, but the latest updates from Andoni Iraola confirm that he is not expected to feature in either of Liverpool’s next two matches before the international break.Where Leoni stands in year-long injury recoverLeoni joined Liverpool from Parma in a deal worth €35m plus bonuses last summer, but in a cruel twist of fate, the teenager’s 202
  
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• Wales boss Craig Bellamy explains why he rejected Burnley after summer saga

  15-09-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Bellamy has insisted remaining with Wales was the correct decision after rejecting the chance to take over at Burnley.The Turf Moor club had appeared on the verge of appointing Bellamy as their head coach in June, having been granted permission by the Football Association of Wales to enter into talks.However, the 47-year-old opted to remain in charge of the national side, a role he took up in the summer of 2024."I worked two years there and had a good relationship with them," said Bellamy,
  
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• Real Madrid taking no risks with key midfielder’s return after injury; could play 30 mins vs Elche

  15-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid taking no risks with key midfielder’s return after injury; could play 30 mins vs ElcheAurelien Tchouameni’s return from an injury layoff is progressing slowly but steadily. According to AS, Real Madrid are taking no chances with the French midfielder as he works his way back to full fitness following a complicated injury.Tchouameni played 11 minutes against Inter Milan last week and another 21 minutes against Rayo Vallecano three days ago. As things stand, he is not expec
  
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• Man Utd not yet given up hope over Gabriel - what do you think?

  15-09-2026 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Manchester United sources say they are not sure what has led to the situation of JJ Gabriel - who is on the verge of leaving the club - developing the way it has.The 15-year-old striker has sent a formal notice saying he wants to cancel his registration with immediate effect. United can challenge the request.It is understood Gabriel did not train with Michael Carrick's squad at the end of last week amid issues in the relationship between the player's family and the club.United
  
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• Impressive Lowry key for refreshed Well

  15-09-2026 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Will a weekend off prove a help or hindrance to Motherwell?We return to action tonight against Aberdeen then make the trip to Dundee on Saturday.Both games are winnable and I am hopeful the recent rest will enable the team to come out firing.One player who will be keen to maintain his fine form is Alex Lowry. I'll be honest, at first when he was finding his feet in the team I wasn't impressed.However, the on-loan Wycombe midfielder has come on leaps and looks a great addition.After this wee
  
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• 'Do the basics really well' - Terry's advice to Chelsea

  15-09-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Chelsea captain John Terry has advised the Blues' young squad to "do the basics really well" to avoid a repeat of Saturday's 2-2 draw with Hull City.Xabi Alonso's side have won two of their four league games this season and impressed in a 6-3 Carabao Cup victory over Leeds United.Chelsea, who have shown promise under Alonso, are looking to avoid going three league games without a win."The only advice I can give in these moments, and when you go through these moments as a pla
  
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• Eligibility rules 'not particularly fair' - O'Neill

  15-09-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael O'Neill has included Arsenal's Ceadach O'Neill in his squad for the Nations League after the teenager was subject to an approach from the Republic of Ireland [Getty Images]Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill said what upsets him the most regarding rules over international eligibility is the pressure put on young players to make an irreversible choice.Any player born in Northern Ireland is also eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland, but Fifa rules state that an application to
  
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• First win can give us confidence - Vale boss Brady

  15-09-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jon Brady's Port Vale have scored just three goals in seven games in all competitions this season [Getty Images]Port Vale boss Jon Brady says that finally claiming a first win of the season will give his side much-needed confidence for Saturday's trip to high-flying Walsall.George Byers' second-half penalty to beat Exeter City earned Vale their first home victory in six attempts in Burslem going back to 7 April.More importantly, the win lifted Vale off the foot of League Two, out of the relegati
  
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• Guardiola comparisons 'don't put pressure on me'

  15-09-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images][Getty Images]Enzo Maresca's arrival at Manchester City began with the inevitable comparisons of when David Moyes replaced Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013.The 46-year-old referenced Ferguson and Arsene Wenger in his unveiling news conference, saying clubs "struggled a little bit" after the departures of long-serving managers.It's almost easy to forget City started this season with a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal in the Community Shield, but the side have bounced
  
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• 'The volume and support at Anfield is terrible' - fans on atmosphere

  15-09-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether the Anfield atmosphere is becoming a problem after BBC Radio Merseyside's latest episode of The Red Kop discussed "the atmosphere getting worse" at the start of the new season with fans leaving games early.Here are some of your comments:Matti: There have been big problems with transport after matches, even worse than usual recently, meaning that some are starting to get out early to try and avoid that. The mayor really needs to do something a
  
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• Former Rangers star Nacho Novo announces death of his son: ‘Absolutely broken’

  15-09-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Rangers star Nacho Novo has announced the death of his son.In an Instagram post, Novo, 47, said that he was “absolutely broken”.He wrote: "Nothing in my life could’ve prepared me for this post. We are absolutely broken to share the sad news that our beautiful boy has tragically passed away.“Please respect our families privacy during this extremely difficult time.“Forever in our hearts, my boy.”Novo also shared a series of photos of himself and his son,
  
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• How Riccardo Calafiori is becoming one of the best full-backs in Europe

  15-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Riccardo Calafiori is becoming one of the best full-backs in EuropeRiccardo Calafiori has enjoyed a brilliant start to the 2026/27 campaign and is quickly developing into one of the most impressive full-backs in European football.The Italian defender has started the season in excellent form for Arsenal, earning the club’s Player of the Month award for August and establishing himself as one of Mikel Arteta’s most trusted players.His season could hardly have started better. Calafio
  
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• Ramos: ‘I definitely want to score against Benfica, but I won’t celebrate’

  15-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ramos: ‘I definitely want to score against Benfica, but I won’t celebrate’Goncalo Ramos says that he is eager to prove his worth to the Milan supporters by scoring against his boyhood club Benfica in the Europa League on Wednesday night, but insists that he won’t celebrate is he does find the back of the net: ‘I spent more time at Benfica than I did at my family home’.Milan are gearing up for their first European match of the 2026-27 season, at home against Be
  
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• Manchester United wonderkid asks to leave club amid long-standing Barcelona interest

  15-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United wonderkid asks to leave club amid long-standing Barcelona interestFC Barcelona are always keeping a close watch on promising young prospects coming through the ranks across the globe.With Deco and Joao Amaral, the Blaugrana have made it a point to swoop in sign talented prospects at an early stage of their careers so as to nurture them at La Masia.The strategy has seen the Catalans sign the likes of Ajay Tavares, Hamza Abdelkarim, Jesse Bisiwu, and Josue Caicedo, among several
  
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• Vrancken vision no longer looks wishful thinking

  15-09-2026 16:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]If only Doc Brown's DeLorean was parked somewhere near Gorgie Road, I'd be tempted to fire it up and head back to the evening of Thursday, 6 August.I'd find a few fellow Jambos, still shellshocked after that 6-1 defeat by Benfica in Lisbon, and tell them something that would have sounded utterly fanciful at the time: in just over a month, we'll be genuinely excited about this Hearts team and our head coach.After three straight defeats to Sturm Graz (twice) and Aberdeen, then that bruising n
  
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• Bournemouth, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, Brighton — Who has best chance of Europa League, Conference glory?

  15-09-2026 16:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four Premier League teams kick off their campaigns in the UEFA Europa League and Conference League this week, with Bournemouth, Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Brighton right up there among the favorites to win these competitions. MORE — Europa League schedules for PL clubsBournemouth will be competing in their first-ever European campaign and are in the Europa League along with surprise-package Sunderland and Crystal Palace, with the latter in the Europa League courtesy of their Conference
  
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• A team in form - how Farke has turned Leeds around

  15-09-2026 16:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Farke was appointed Leeds United manager in 2023 [AFP via Getty Images]As the nascent Premier League table takes shape, the sight of Leeds United in third place feels like a throwback to the turn of the century, when they secured five top-five finishes on the bounce.Monday's 4-1 home win over Newcastle United means Daniel Farke's unbeaten side have made their best start to a top-flight season since 2001-02 under David O'Leary.In truth, Leeds, with eight points from four games, have been p
  
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• Scotland and Celtic great Danny McGrain, 76, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

  15-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Celtic and Scotland captain Danny McGrain has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.His family chose to disclose the diagnosis publicly “so that Danny can continue to receive the love and support of the Celtic Family, just as he has given so freely and humbly to others throughout his life”.In a statement released by the club, Laraine said: "Danny received this diagnosis some time ago, and as time has moved on, we felt it was right to be open and clear."Danny has always
  
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• Celtic & Scotland legend McGrain diagnosed with Alzheimer's

  15-09-2026 15:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Danny McGrain, described by Celtic as "Scotland's greatest-ever full-back", has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, his family has confirmed.Speaking to the club's website, wife Laraine McGrain said she wanted to explain why the 76-year-old had become less involved with the Scottish champions and their fans."Danny received this diagnosis some time ago and, as time has moved on, we felt it was right to be open and clear," she said. "Danny has always loved helping supporters - whether through
  
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• Lyon to rotate for Europa League opener?

  15-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon to rotate for Europa League opener?Whilst Olympique Lyonnais will have their sights set on going far in this season’s UEFA Europa League, they may field a weakened side in their opener against RSC Anderlecht on Wednesday evening, as per a report from L’Équipe. Lyon will face Anderlecht in Belgium before then hosting Stade Rennais, who are expected to be one of OL’s competitors for UEFA Champions League qualification in Ligue 1 this season. Whilst performing well in
  
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• “It was a good feeling” – Liverpool forward shares heartwarming moment

  15-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “It was a good feeling” – Liverpool forward shares heartwarming momentLewis Koumas Ready to Seize His Liverpool Chance Under Andoni IraolaThere is something refreshing about a young player who understands the size of the shirt and still wants more. Lewis Koumas sounds like one of those lads. No noise, no fuss, no grand declarations, just a clear determination to force his way into the picture at Liverpool under Andoni Iraola.For academy players, a summer of change can bring unc
  
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• On loan Bayer Leverkusen striker in fine form for Utrecht to start the Eredivisie season

  15-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On loan Bayer Leverkusen striker in fine form for Utrecht to start the Eredivisie seasonUtrecht finally got off the mark in the Eredivisie this past weekend with a 2-1 win over Excelsior. Once again, Ukrainian striker Artem Stepanov was on the score sheet. On loan from Bayer Leverkusen for another season, the 19-year-old is in the form of his life. Utrecht may have struggled for points, but Stepanov has not struggled for goals. The striker has score in all five of his appearances so far this sea
  
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• Former Barcelona defender compares Mexican starlet linked with club to Lamine Yamal: ‘A similar type of player’

  15-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona defender compares Mexican starlet linked with club to Lamine Yamal: ‘A similar type of player’Barcelona have been keeping an eye on Gilberto Mora, but it is a comparison to one of their own stars that has now put the Mexican teenager in the spotlight.Rafa Marquez, who knows the Barcelona pathway better than most, has likened Mora to Lamine Yamal after watching the 17-year-old make his mark for Tijuana and Mexico.The former Barça defender is now Mexico’s
  
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• Amorim: ‘Who would’ve thought Musah would start and Modric would be the problem?’

  15-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim: ‘Who would’ve thought Musah would start and Modric would be the problem?’Ruben Amorim has spoken at length about the performance of Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder Luka Modric in Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Lazio, but has warned his critics: ‘A week ago, after the Juventus game, everybody said Moreira wasn’t ready. A week later, we’re saying that he’s the hero of Milan. That’s football’.Amorim opens up on Modric difficulty
  
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• Le Bris on 'special' European return, picking his strongest side and Alkmaar

  15-09-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Europa League opener against Dutch Eredivise side AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light (20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Le Bris was first asked about Sunderland's rise from League One five years ago to a first European campaign in 53 years: "I'm proud to be part of bringing Sunderland back to European competition. It's a privilege and shows the momentum of the club. We are progressing step by
  
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