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• McLeish on Chapman call-up, young talent & Goodwin return

  18-09-2026 12:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig McLeish has been speaking to the media before St Mirren host Dundee United in the Premiership on Saturday (15:00 BST).Here are the key line from the Buddies boss:McLeish is delighted Jacob Chapman has earned a first Australia call-up for matches against Brazil - and revealed goalkeeping coach Jamie Langfield had vowed to get the 25-year-old in the Socceroos squad."It was part of the conversation we had with him during the summer," says McLeish. "Myself and Jamie Langfield sat with him and
  
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• Celtic Ready To Revive £9m Bid For Serie A Star: Should The Hoops Return In January?

  19-09-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Ready To Revive £9m Bid For Serie A Star: Should The Hoops Return In January?Celtic could reopen talks for Gvidas Gineitis in January after their summer pursuit collapsed late in the transfer window.Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider reports that the club still want the 22-year-old Lithuanian international, who emerged as their main midfield target. Celtic reportedly pushed with a £9m proposal, but Torino valued Gineitis closer to £13m, leaving the sides unable to a
  
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• Gattuso: ‘Lazio were very lucky, but I wouldn’t be here without trouble’

  19-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gattuso: ‘Lazio were very lucky, but I wouldn’t be here without trouble’Gennaro Gattuso admits Lazio were ‘very, very lucky’ in their 2-0 win away to Venezia, but after making club history, the coach reveals he ‘would never have come here if there wasn’t all this trouble.’Enthusiasm around the Aquile was so limited going into the summer, especially with the ultras boycotting home games and crashing out of the Coppa Italia in the first round.Yet the
  
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• Exclusive: Liverpool continue to scout striker, he's scored again

  19-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Liverpool continue to scout striker, he's scored againLiverpool are continuing to scout and watch one of the best young strikers in Europe. He's only gone and scored again.Anfield Watch understands that Liverpool are carefully watching Paris Brunner. The AS Monaco striker has come alive this season and the Reds want to make sure they're near the front of the queue.Brunner had a difficult campaign in 2025/26, only appearing in seven fixtures for his side. No goals came with those appea
  
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• £42m Everton Star Could Leave On Loan In January: Is It The Right Decision?

  19-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £42m Everton Star Could Leave On Loan In January: Is It The Right Decision?Everton could sanction a loan move for 20-year-old Tyler Dibling in January, despite his recent Carabao Cup display against Wolves.Football Insider reported on September 17 that Everton expect to consider loan offers for Dibling when the January window opens. Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told the outlet that the winger sits outside David Moyes’ long-term plans, Brown believes regular footbal
  
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• Brazil's new 9️⃣? Raphinha hits another hat-trick for Barcelona

  19-09-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil's new 9️⃣? Raphinha hits another hat-trick for BarcelonaThis isn’t “old” news.Raphinha delivered ANOTHER hat-trick in a Barcelona shirt.This time, the feat came this Saturday (19).He scored ALL of Barça’s goals in the 3-1 win over Sevilla right at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.One with his right foot, one with his head, and another with his left.He now has TWELVE in La Liga after seven matchdays — he’s the outright t
  
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• Brazil's new 9️⃣? Raphinha bags another hat-trick for Barcelona

  19-09-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil's new 9️⃣? Raphinha bags another hat-trick for BarcelonaIt’s not “old” news.Raphinha bagged ANOTHER hat-trick in a Barcelona shirt.This time, the feat came this Saturday (19).He scored ALL of Barça’s goals in the 3-1 win over Sevilla right at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.One with his right foot, one with his head, and another with his left.He now has TWELVE in La Liga after just seven matchdays — he’s the outright t
  
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• Raphinha 10, Yamal 9 | Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona: Player Ratings

  19-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha 10, Yamal 9 | Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona: Player RatingsBarcelona did not have it easy against a spirited Sevilla last night, and the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan made sure that the Catalans were made to suffer for every bout of possession.For the first time this season, Barcelona entered half-time on level terms and deservedly so as Sevilla put in a stellar show. However, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal took matters into their own hands after the break and scored two goals with ease.The win takes Barcel
  
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• Chelsea secure back-to-back wins with victory over Birmingham City

  19-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea secure back-to-back wins with victory over Birmingham CityChelsea made it back-to-back wins in the Barclays Women’s Super League after beating Birmingham City 2-0 at Stamford Bridge this afternoon. Goals from Lexi Potter and Melvine Malard helped secure the three points for The Blues in front of 4,793 fans at Stamford Bridge.Inside the opening five minutes, the hosts registered attempts on goal from Veerle Buurman and Keira Walsh. Potter opened the afternoon’s scoring wi
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 4-0 Rennes: Les Gones dismantle Les Rouges et Noirs to maintain unbeaten start

  19-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 4-0 Rennes: Les Gones dismantle Les Rouges et Noirs to maintain unbeaten startRound 5, Ligue 1 McDonald’s, 19/09/26With both teams unbeaten in Ligue 1 before the match at the Groupama Stadium, Lyon and Rennes were hoping to maintain momentum in what could be a wide-open title race. It was OL that would maintain their momentum with a comprehensive 4-0 victory thanks to a brace from Nuamah, and goals from Tolisso and Athekame. The match:Despite early pressure from Les R
  
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• Rangers Handed Bargain Transfer Boost After Ibrox Hero Shines: Should They Trigger The Option?

  19-09-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Handed Bargain Transfer Boost After Ibrox Hero Shines: Should They Trigger The Option?Rangers reportedly hold an exclusive, pre-agreed option to sign James Penrice permanently from AEK Athens for a fee in the low six figures. The Daily Record first reported the clause, which gives the Ibrox board until next summer to activate the agreement.Penrice joined on loan after a short spell in Greece, yet he has settled quickly under Derek McInnes, who coached him at Hearts. His debut against St
  
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• A Coventry win 25 years in the making

  19-09-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jay Dasilva's goal was Coventry's first since Mustapha Hadji netted in a 3-2 defeat by Aston Villa on 5 May 2001[PA Media]Hear'Say were top of the pops, a mobile phone game called 'Snake' was all the rage and Tony Blair was Prime Minister.Wind the clock back to April 2001 and things looked rather different.It was also the last time Coventry City tasted victory in English football's top flight.That came courtesy of a 1-0 win over Sunderland - John Hartson heading in the winner for Gordon Strachan
  
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• 👑 Raphinha smashes second hat-trick in a week amid 26/27 rebrand

  19-09-2026 22:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👑 Raphinha smashes second hat-trick in a week amid 26/27 rebrandIf you were wondering whether Barcelona would come good on their away day against Sevilla, wonder no more, and the Blaugrana have Raphinha to thank for it.
  On a night where many wondered if Los Nervionenses had what it took to slow down the Blaugrana train driven by Hansi Flick, the 29-year-old Brazilian dispelled any notions that the Spanish giants would switch off the express track.A first goal of the night from Raphinha,
  
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• Serie A | Venezia 0-2 Lazio: Mandas heroics put Aquile joint top

  19-09-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Venezia 0-2 Lazio: Mandas heroics put Aquile joint topLazio are joint top of the table with Roma and Inter after Mattia Zaccagni and Tijjani Noslin secured victory over Venezia, but Christos Mandas was decisive saving more than just a penalty.The Biancocelesti lost their 100 per cent Serie A record in a 2-2 draw with Milan, missing Nicolò Rovella, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Adam Marusic and Patric, while Danilho Doekhi returned to the bench with a protective cast after a fracture in h
  
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• Andoni Iraola drops massive hint about Liverpool's next signing

  19-09-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola drops massive hint about Liverpool's next signingRonald Araujo has been a revelation since his arrival in Merseyside, and the Uruguayan has established himself already. Although initially signed as a central defender Araujo has already made a compelling case to become the club's first choice right-back, at least until Conor Bradley returns to full fitness.The 27-year-old had been Barcelona's captain but came to Liverpool on loan looking for a fresh start, and he may well have found
  
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• 📋 Remo and Santos named for Mangueirão clash in BR-26

  19-09-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Remo and Santos named for Mangueirão clash in BR-26It’s Brasileirão Saturday (19) at Mangueirão.Remo and Santos face off starting at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time).The match is valid for Round 28 of the competition. Wilton Pereira Sampaio (GO) will referee the game.Broadcast on Premiere. 
  Table situation 📊Leão are on a nine-match winless run — including the two games against Santos in the Copa do Brasil.They are second from bottom
  
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• Samuel leaves Spartans after investigation

  19-09-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Head coach Douglas Samuel has left Spartans "following an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct", the Scottish League 2 club have announced.Samuel went on extended leave on 6 September.Spartans said they would not be making any further comment and confirmed Paul Thomson will continue as interim head coach.The Ainslie Park club lost 3-0 at Dumbarton on Saturday and are third in League 2. Spartans next play Gala in Tuesday's Challenge Cup match.
  
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• Olid's Man Utd take big step forward after 'intense week'

  19-09-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United lost their opening two matches of the season [Getty Images]A week ago, the picture for Manchester United looked a lot bleaker than it did at the full-time whistle on Saturday.Regardless of the stoppage-time equaliser they conceded at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, United's performance marked a major sign of progress.Defeats in their opening two matches, including a 5-0 thrashing by Chelsea, meant the list of questions for new manager Eva Olid seemed endless.United were disorganise
  
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• Liverpool Are In Talks With The Agent Of This Ligue 1 Midfielder: What Will He Bring To Anfield?

  19-09-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are In Talks With The Agent Of This Ligue 1 Midfielder: What Will He Bring To Anfield?In a recent interview with Football Insider, former Manchester United scout Mick Brown mentioned that Liverpool are in talks with the agent of Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. Brown said,“Lamine Camara is a name that has been discussed behind the scenes.“Liverpool will be keeping an eye on how he gets on for Monaco, but there is definitely a deal to be done as we saw when he nearly joined
  
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• René Wagner addresses Cologne’s familiar set-piece problems after frustrating Bundesliga defeat

  19-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  René Wagner addresses Cologne’s familiar set-piece problems after frustrating Bundesliga defeatCologne head coach René Wagner cut a frustrated figure after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat away at Hamburger SV, lamenting a performance that produced enough chances to win but ultimately yielded nothing. Cologne controlled long stretches at the Volksparkstadion, finished with 68 percent possession and registered 18 shots. A dominant first half nevertheless yielded no goals.Nicolas Ca
  
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• San Siro celebrates Centenary, with hope for new stadium in 2030

  19-09-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  San Siro celebrates Centenary, with hope for new stadium in 2030It is precisely 100 years ago today that the iconic San Siro stadium was inaugurated, and with a new arena planned in the same area, it’s important to remember how much it has already changed.The area of Milan is called San Siro, and that was therefore also the name of the stadium when it was first opened on September 19, 1926.La Scala del Calcio was renamed the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in 1980, after the player who wore both th
  
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• Arsenal announce victory in race for Liverpool wonderkid

  19-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal announce victory in race for Liverpool wonderkidLiverpool's academy has earned a reputation as one of the very best in the country. The Reds are known for developing local talent, but in recent years they have adopted an approach of signing the very best youngsters from around Europe.The additions of Rio Ngumoha, Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Trey Nyoni are just some examples of the Anfield outlet signing highly rated academy prospects.The pathway to first team football at Liverpool is something th
  
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• Manchester United Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Bundesliga Playmaker: One For The Future?

  19-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Bundesliga Playmaker: One For The Future?In a recent report, Fussball News revealed that Manchester United are locked in a three-way battle for Bayer 04 Leverkusen playmaker Ibrahim Maza. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils would have to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City in the race to land the Algerian youngster next year.Maza’s Impressive Start To This Premier LeagueMaza enjoyed a good run of form at the German club
  
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• 🔥 With Messi and CR7: Raphinha scores another stunner, on historic podium

  19-09-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 With Messi and CR7: Raphinha scores another stunner, on historic podiumForward Raphinha remains UNSTOPPABLE for Barcelona at the start of the 2026/27 season.This time, the Brazilian left defender Arouna Sangante “on the floor” and scored an ABSOLUTE SCREAMER in Sevilla vs Barcelona.With that, Raphinha reached 10 goals in La Liga in the first seven rounds.And he stepped onto a VERY ELITE podium, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo (13 goals in 2014/15) and Messi (11 goals in 2017/18
  
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• 🔥 Raphinha scores another stunner, joins Messi and CR7

  19-09-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Raphinha scores another stunner, joins Messi and CR7Forward Raphinha remains UNSTOPPABLE in a Barcelona shirt at the start of the 2026/27 season.This time, the Brazilian left defender Arouna Sangante "twisted up" and scored an ABSOLUTE SCREAMER in Sevilla vs. Barcelona.With that, Raphinha reached 10 La Liga goals in the first seven rounds.And he stepped onto an ELITE podium, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo (13 goals in 2014/15) and Lionel Messi (11 goals in 2017/18).The game at the Ram&oac
  
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• Larne stay in touching distance before big break

  19-09-2026 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Larne have certainly picked up the pieces from their painful European exit and used that late loss against Lincoln Red Imps as fuel in their quest to retain the Irish Premiership title.Gary Haveron's men have gone under the radar so far this term given the hype around Coleraine and the upheaval at Glentoran, but, like the Bannsiders, they have made an unbeaten start to the campaign.After a goalless draw against Coleraine in their opening game, Larne have won five in a row.They have scored 12 goa
  
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• Report: Liverpool set to battle Man City in the race for La Liga defender

  19-09-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool set to battle Man City in the race for La Liga defenderLiverpool Tracking Jon Aramburu as £50m Real Sociedad Defender Draws Premier League InterestLiverpool are among the clubs watching Jon Aramburu closely, with the Real Sociedad full-back gathering serious Premier League attention ahead of a possible future move. According to TeamTalk, the Venezuela international has emerged as a strong option in a market where top sides are placing increasing value on defensive reliabi
  
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• 🐐 Salah sinks Galatasaray: 4-0, hat-trick + assist! Leao and Sané 👎

  19-09-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🐐 Salah sinks Galatasaray: 4-0, hat-trick + assist! Leao and Sané 👎Mohamed Salah did not agree to move to Saudi Arabia and found a middle ground: trying to take a second-tier club back to the top in Turkey while, at the same time, being paid “a king’s ransom.”A win-win choice that allows him to earn 18M net + merchandising, while giving all of us the satisfaction of seeing a headline and saying: “Unbelievable.”
  Yes, because Trabzonspor beat Ga
  
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• Ashton hat-trick helps Warrington end Hull KR reign

  19-09-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Super League play-off eliminatorWarrington (12) 35Tries: Currie, Ashton 3, Hopoate, King Goals: Irwin 5 Drop-goal: WilliamsHull KR (6) 12Tries: Burgess, Hadley Goals: Mourgue 2Matty Ashton scored a hat-trick as Warrington Wolves ended Hull Kingston Rovers' reign as Super League champions with victory in the play-off eliminator.Wire will now travel to play Leeds Rhinos at AMT Headingley on Friday, 25 September for a place in the Grand Final, with Wakefield Trinity taking on Wigan Warriors
  
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• Salah hat-trick spearheads Trabzonspor to 4-0 win over Galatasaray

  19-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Salah hat-trick spearheads Trabzonspor to 4-0 win over GalatasarayFormer Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick to help Trabzonspor beat champions Galatasaray 4-0 in the Turkish Super Lig. He also assisted Noah Saviolo’s goal.Salah is the first player to be involved in four goals against Galatasaray in a Super Lig match in over ten seasons.The Egyptian all-time great opened the scoring in the fourth minute, racing clear before slotting past Ugurcan Cakir.Galatasaray, with their
  
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