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• Mbappé brace sends Real Madrid level with Barcelona

  14-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé brace sends Real Madrid level with BarcelonaReal Madrid closed out matchday five of La Liga with a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice against Rayo goalkeeper Emil Audero. The victory moved Real Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of the standings.How Los Blancos Ran Away With ItMbappé opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 14th minute after Florian Lejeune fouled Alvaro Carreras in the ar
  
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• ⏱️ Only 21 Bundesliga mins: can this Germany debutant oust a team-mate?

  18-09-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⏱️ Only 21 Bundesliga mins: can this Germany debutant oust a team-mate?A full eleven players were called up by Jürgen Klopp for the German national team for the first time on Thursday. Some of the names hardly caused any surprise. It was at least somewhat foreseeable that top talent Finn Jeltsch, SGE target man Younes Ebnoutalib, or right-back Philipp Treu would make the oversized squad.Other call-ups even made die-hard football nerds sit up and take notice. Alongside Hoffenhei
  
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• Why Spurs are not finishing moves

  18-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]When an attacking side accelerate play, it is common for the defending team to drop back in an urgent manner, looking to protect their goal.When this happens, space opens up in front of the defence, for late-arriving midfielders or clever strikers that drop back.Omar Marmoush has tried to do this on a number of occasions but has not always been found.This may be a matter of players requiring time to gel. For Savio, it may also be a wide player struggling to pull the ball back on th
  
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• Senegal job an 'absolute dream' for new boss Vieira

  18-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Patrick Vieira (right) says he will work "heart and soul" to achieve success with Senegal [Getty Images]Patrick Vieira says it is "an honour" to become Senegal head coach, with the decision to take the job "one from the heart".The 50-year-old was born in the West African nation but subsequently represented France as a player, winning the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship with Les Bleus.The former Arsenal midfielder spoke of his "immense pride" to begin his first international job
  
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• Iraola adapting to the club as much as the other way

  18-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Andoni Iraola's preference is to name the team on the morning of the game and he saves the post-match debrief with his players for the day after the match.There is a sense of pragmatism with his media interactions, too, after a situation where his comments to LFC TV following a pre-season friendly against Monaco were widely reported.Iraola conceded Liverpool had run out of steam after 30 minutes and did not have the energy levels at the time to play with the intensity that he wants
  
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• 😱Mancini starts his second Italy spell with a mega squad call-up

  18-09-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱Mancini starts his second Italy spell with a mega squad call-upMore than eight years after his initial appointment in May 2018, Roberto Mancini officially began his second spell as Italy manager. The coach unveiled his first squad list, featuring the striking total of 35 called-up players.A large squad for a demanding scheduleThe extensive size of the squad reflects the packed fixture list the 'Azzurra' will face in the 2026 Nations League. The team will play a total of four matches in
  
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• Copa Libertadores 2026: The Final Four On The Road To Montevideo Decided

  18-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Copa Libertadores 2026: The Final Four On The Road To Montevideo DecidedBy Louis Smith.The road to Montevideo has reached the semi-final stage, and it is a familiar-looking picture in the Copa Libertadores, with three Brazilian sides and one Argentine side remaining after what was a thrilling and exciting week of action in South America’s greatest club competition.Corinthians v EstudiantesWe begin in São Paulo, where Corinthians and Estudiantes of Argentina battled it out following
  
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• Why Jamie Carragher is wrong about Liverpool's 'failed galacticos era'

  18-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Jamie Carragher is wrong about Liverpool's 'failed galacticos era'Liverpool have spent the last two years in a period of transition, and currently it is hard to see when that will end.When Jurgen Klopp announced he would be leaving Liverpool in January 2024, the Anfield faithful knew that things were going to be different without the legendary manager in the dugout, but no one expected what was to come.In the very first season for almost a decade without the German in charge the Reds went on
  
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• Confirmed: Three Real Madrid stars called up as Zidane names France squad – Camavinga returns

  18-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Three Real Madrid stars called up as Zidane names France squad – Camavinga returnsIt is the dawn of a new era for the France national team as Zinedine Zidane has taken over as new manager from Didier Deschamps following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Now, the Real Madrid legend has announced the first squad list of his tenure as Les Bleus prepare to get their UEFA Nations League campaign underway later this month.And, as many as three Real Madrid stars have been named in the squad by t
  
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• The big losers from Zidane's first squad 🥶

  18-09-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The big losers from Zidane's first squad 🥶Absences that already say a lot?This Friday afternoon, Zinédine Zidane unveiled his very first squad as head coach of the France national team.It featured plenty of changes, with new faces but also some notable absences!Have those left out already lost big with this squad selection, or is there nothing to worry about, as seems to be the case for Aurélien Tchouaméni, who appears to be absent only because of his recent return f
  
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• Official: Mancini names Italy squad for Nations League games with 9 new faces

  18-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Mancini names Italy squad for Nations League games with 9 new facesRoberto Mancini has named his 34-man Italy squad for the Nations League, including nine new faces like Michael Kayode, Alessandro Romano, Issa Doumbia, Alessandro Vergara and Mohamed Ali Zoma, along with some surprise returns.Italy coach Mancini has announced his squad list for the Azzurri’s next four Nations League games.The 61-year-old returned to the Italy bench at the end of July and signed a contract until 20
  
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• Strain grateful for career lifeline

  18-09-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Strain recalled an unusual summer that helped get his career back on track at Falkirk.The 29-year-old Australia right-back was looking for a club after his contract at Dundee United had expired when he joined up with PFA Scotland's inaugural free agent training camp in Kirkintilloch.The former Maccabi Haifa and St Mirren player, who began his senior career in Australia with Adelaide United, then got the call from Bairns boss John McGlynn before signing on a one-year deal.Before the trip to
  
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• Charlton Athletic ‘super-excited’ for London City Lionesses clash says Hills

  18-09-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Athletic ‘super-excited’ for London City Lionesses clash says HillsCharlton Athletic head coach Karen Hills says that her side are excited to challenge themselves against London City Lionesses this weekend.The Addicks play host to The Pride at The Valley on Saturday afternoon. Charlton Athletic are still searching for their first goal and points in the Barclays Women’s Super League.When speaking to the media in the pre-match press conference, Hills highlighted the fact
  
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• Turkiye team for Nations League games including Italy has one Serie A player

  18-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Turkiye team for Nations League games including Italy has one Serie A playerVincenzo Montella has named just one Serie A player in the Turkiye squad to face Italy in the Nations League, Zeki Celik of Juventus, as Hakan Calhanoglu and Kenan Yildiz are injured.Turkiye are in Nations League Group A along with Italy, France and Belgium, trying to make up for the bitter disappointment of their showing at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 13: Vin
  
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• 🤯 Boss heads to dressing room on 89 mins, side concede and go out

  18-09-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Boss heads to dressing room on 89 mins, side concede and go outIn football, you need 90 minutes of focus. Practically everyone knows that... Except Cienciano coach Horacio Melgarejo.With the aggregate score tied at 2-2 against Montevideo City Torque in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals, he left the bench and headed to the locker room.The idea was to come back and give the players instructions for the penalty shootout...Cienciano, however, conceded a third goal in stoppage time, lost
  
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• Zinédine Zidane confirms Kylian Mbappé’s role as France’s captain

  18-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinédine Zidane confirms Kylian Mbappé’s role as France’s captainThe question of whether he would feature in Zinédine Zidane’s first squad did not even arise, whilst the one surrounding his continued role as captain of the French national team was quickly resolved.Appearing before the press on Friday to announce the names of the players selected for his first squad as manager of Les Bleus, the 1998 World Cup winner took the opportunity to reaffirm Kylian Mb
  
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• Latest update on Hakimi training gives major clue over selection situation for Marseille match

  18-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Latest update on Hakimi training gives major clue over selection situation for Marseille matchAchraf Hakimi’s fitness is the big question this week, and there’s an update on his training status from PSG today.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.There’s a lot going on at PSG this week as the club prepare for their final game before the international break, and with lo
  
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• What are the key questions in Saturday's Scottish Premiership?

  18-09-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's the final round of Scottish Premiership games before a long international break, but who will be left brooding for three weeks and who will head there with the luxury of a confidence boost?There are five top-flight games 24 hours before the top two in the table face off in Sunday's Old Firm derby.Here are the key questions from Saturday's Premiership card.Listen: Scottish Premiership weekend previewWill managerless Hibs end dismal home run?Hibernian go into their game against Aberdeen under
  
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• Uefa rejected request to keep Republic of Ireland and Israel separate - FAI

  18-09-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Association of Ireland chief executive David Courell says it had a request to keep the Republic of Ireland and Israel separate in future competition draws rejected by Uefa. After being grouped together in February's draw, the Republic of Ireland and Israel are set to meet in Nations League fixtures on 27 September and 4 October.In June, the FAI confirmed its home game on 4 October would be played behind closed doors in Backa Topola, Serbia, as opposed to Dublin's Aviva Stadium, while no
  
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• Northampton agree deal with Pato-led consortium

  18-09-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Brazil international Alexandre Pato is part of a consortium investing into the League Two side [Getty Images]Northampton Town have confirmed they have reached agreement with a consortium including former AC Milan, Chelsea and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato over a "proposed shareholding acquisition" in the League Two club.Sports Alpha Capital (SAC) had their proposed deal with the Cobblers approved by the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) and English Football League (EFL) earlier this mo
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi confirms triple Spurs injury boost ahead of Aston Villa clash

  18-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto De Zerbi confirms triple Spurs injury boost ahead of Aston Villa clashTottenham Injury Update: Sandro Tonali and Pedro Porro Back for Aston VillaTottenham need points, not excuses. Four league games into the season, they are still waiting for a first win, and Roberto De Zerbi heads into the Aston Villa match with a squad that finally looks a little less stretched.The headline is straightforward. Sandro Tonali is available again after missing the 3-1 Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool with w
  
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• France give first calls to Diouf and Da Cunha, but cut Thuram for Italy match

  18-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France give first calls to Diouf and Da Cunha, but cut Thuram for Italy matchZinedine Zidane has pulled a few surprises with his first France squad, where he’ll also face Italy in the Nations League, calling Inter’s Andy Diouf and Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha, but not Marcus Thuram.Les Bleus are in Nations League Group A and will make their debut against Vincenzo Montella’s Turkiye on September 25, then visit Belgium on September 28.They host Italy in Paris on October 2, then
  
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• Carrick detaches himself from Man Utd media frenzy

  18-09-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is not one to court headlines.He doesn't talk in soundbites or offer glib or sarcastic answers.He gives thought to his answers, just as, I suspect, he gives thought to ways he might be able to improve his team's fortunes after a difficult week.It was fascinating to hear him in his news conference give context to two bad home defeats by Manchester City and Brighton. He is refusing to get swept along by the sense of panic that has gripped
  
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• Italy U21: Reggiani, Liberali and Lulli get first calls

  18-09-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy U21: Reggiani, Liberali and Lulli get first callsCoach Silvio Baldini called 25 Italy players for the final Under-21 European Championship qualifiers against Armenia and Poland, including Mattia Liberali, Luca Reggiani and Emanuele Lulli.The Azzurrini will be in Yerevan on October 1 for the meeting with Armenia, then have a crucial head-to-head with group leaders Poland on October 5 at the Stadio Adriatico in Pescara.Italy Under-21 side with fresh facesCESENA – OCTOBER 10: Silvio Bal
  
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• Celtic seek spark as Rangers aim for further derby joy

  18-09-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derek McInnes and Martin O'Neill face each other for the second time in a week in the Scottish Premiership clash on Sunday [SNS]Celtic and Rangers square up again in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday with the champions reeling after a 3-0 defeat to the Ibrox side in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals last weekend and an opening Europa League 3-1 loss to Ferencvaros.Pressure is intensifying on Martin O'Neill's following those disappointing displays and yet Celtic have the chance to move eight
  
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• 💥Zidane starts as France boss with a revolutionary squad

  18-09-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥Zidane starts as France boss with a revolutionary squadIn a historic milestone for French football, Zinédine Zidane announced his first official squad list as head coach of the France national team. The new manager began his tenure with sweeping changes and a few surprises in the roster.
  Fresh faces and Camavinga’s returnThe headline news of the call-up is the inclusion of new faces such as Guillaume Restes, Jérémy Jacquet, Andy Diouf, Lucas Da Cunha and Est&e
  
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• Iqbal has point to prove at United

  18-09-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraq midfielder Zidane Iqbal has vowed to use his Dundee United move to reignite his injury-stalled career.Iqbal, a product of Manchester United's youth academy, made his United debut in the 1-1 draw with Falkirk last time out after his deadline-day arrival from Dutch Eredivisie side Utrecht.Speaking before Saturday's Premiership trip to St Mirren, the 23-year-old said: "A couple of seasons ago I was playing well. I played quite a few games, qualified for the Europa League and did a ligament in
  
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• FULL LIST | Zinédine Zidane names first France squad with five uncapped players

  18-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FULL LIST | Zinédine Zidane names first France squad with five uncapped playersFrance national team manager Zinédine Zidane has unveiled his first squad as Les Bleus’ boss. The former Real Madrid head coach, who succeeded Didier Deschamps over the summer, has opted to name 23 players for the three-week long international break, in which France will play four games.Zidane will get his France tenure underway in the 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League. Les Bleus have been drawn in Gro
  
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• Goodwin in 'good health' but needs 'simple procedure'

  18-09-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin was not for going into detail about his recent hospital scare that requires "a simple procedure".But he was "pleased to say I am back to full health and raring to go" after a three-game absence from the dugout.The 44-year-old will be back on the sidelines as United visit his former club St Mirren on Saturday.Back on media duty on Friday, Goodwin said: "It was something pretty straightforward in the end. It was a simple procedure required and once that is done an
  
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• Uefa & Concacaf demand Fifa pays $10m to all 211 members

  18-09-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino was first elected as Fifa president in 2016 [Getty Images]Uefa and Concacaf have written to Gianni Infantino calling on Fifa to pay at least $10m (£7.5m) from its cash reserves to each of the 211 member associations.It is the latest chapter in the war of words between the governing bodies, in response to Fifa president Gianni Infantino's aborted private equity proposal.Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) would have meant a new company being created to manage commercial and ticke
  
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