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• Mirassol spoils Tite and Ziyech's Botafogo debuts

  19-09-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mirassol spoils Tite and Ziyech's Botafogo debutsIt was not a happy debut for Tite in charge of Botafogo.The coach of the Brazilian national team at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups saw Mirassol get the better of his Glorioso this Saturday (20).With the right to a “double ex-player rule,” the Leão do Interior won 2-0 at Maião.Ending a five-match winless run in front of their home fans.The clash was valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão.And it also featured anot
  
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• McTominay begins recovery work with Napoli after heart procedure

  24-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McTominay begins recovery work with Napoli after heart procedureNapoli have confirmed that midfielder Scott McTominay is back with the club and that he began his recovery work in the gym in Naples on Thursday following a recent procedure on his heart.McTominay back in the gym with Napoli after heart procedureMcTominay has missed Napoli’s last four matches across all competitions after having a minor procedure carried out on his heart to fix a mild, benign arrhythmia earlier this month.NAPL
  
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• 'Honoured' Reedijk attracted by Hibs' ambition

  24-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dutchman Marink Reedijk is "honoured" to become Hibs boss and insists the club's ambition was a driving force in his decision to join.The 35-year-old moves to Leith after leading Beveren - where he forged a reputation for attacking football - to the Belgian top flight before stepping down in the summer.Reedijk previously held academy roles at Ajax and West Brom plus senior coaching positions at KSV Roeselare, Vitesse and RSCA Futures."I am honoured to be appointed manager of Hibernian Football C
  
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• 2 more Arsenal players called up late by England youth teams

  24-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 more Arsenal players called up late by England youth teamsTwo Arsenal youngsters have received late England youth call-ups, with the first youth internationals of the break kicking off on Wednesday.Photo via Ranson on InstagramArsenal’s list of England youth call-ups has received yet another update, with Khari Ranson and Andre Harriman-Annous both added to the England u20 squad.England have confirmed that Ranson and Harriman-Annous will replace Finlay Herrick and Jimmy-Jay Morgan respect
  
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• 'A bright start but some worrying signs'

  24-09-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Chelsea's start to the Premier League season and tell us what Xabi Alonso should be focusing on during the extended international break.Here are some of your comments:Trevor: We have undeniable talent up front, but we lack an enforcer in midfield and a clue in the backline. I haven't seen much evidence of the set-piece coaching when it comes to defending corners. Blocking tall guys with small guys and zonal marking isn't working, which begs the question: w
  
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• Wilson & Curtis leave Scotland squad to join U-21s

  24-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forwards James Wilson and Findlay Curtis have left the Scotland squad in order to play for the Under-21 team against Azerbaijan on Wednesday.Hearts striker Wilson and Rangers winger Curtis had been training in Spain as part of the 27-strong group selected by new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli but will now miss the Nations League matches away to Slovenia and at home to Switzerland on Saturday and Tuesday.The duo could return to the senior set up for for the 3 October trip to North Macedonia and t
  
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• Hibs appoint Dutchman Reedijk as new manager

  24-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marink Reedijk has vow to develop a "brave, intense and committed" Hibernian team after leaving Belgian top-flight club Beveren to become the club's new manager.The Dutchman, 35, replaces David Gray, who was sacked eight days ago after a difficult start to the term for the Scottish Premiership outfit.Reedijk has spent the last two seasons with Beveren, earning promotion to the top flight last season after an unbeaten campaign. He previous worked in academy roles at Ajax and West Bromwich Albion,
  
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• 'Stronger with each game... but the next few matches are going to be a real test'

  24-09-2026 13:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Brighton's start to the Premier League season and tell us what Fabian Hurzeler should be focusing on during the extended international break.Here are some of your comments:Kelly: I was a bit worried when Welbeck and Van Hecke both left in the summer but the new players seem to be gelling wonderfully and Gross is running the show. Long may it continue!Michael: Obviously Hurzeler has continued to do a good job following other well-performing managers. But wh
  
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• Real Madrid in a state of shock over refereeing in Spain once again after derby

  24-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid in a state of shock over refereeing in Spain once again after derbyIt is evident that Real Madrid have a long way to go before they can match up to Barcelona, with Jose Mourinho having a humongous task of solving problems in the dressing room.But that doesn’t take anything away from the fact that Real Madrid could have still been trailing Barcelona by just three points had it not been for some poor refereeing vs Atletico Madrid.Mourinho was quite vocal about the referee and the
  
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• Kean has an opportunity to make Italy history against Belgium in Mancini’s 2nd debut

  24-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kean has an opportunity to make Italy history against Belgium in Mancini’s 2nd debutRoberto Mancini is preparing for his second debut in charge of the Italy national team and centre-forward Moise Kean will have an opportunity to make Azzurri history if he features against Belgium in the Nations League on Friday night.Kean on the brink of Italy history ahead of Belgium clashKean is on an impressive goalscoring run for the Italy national team, with a career record of a goal every other game
  
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• Stuttgart Set €40m Price as Inter and Roma Miss Out on Leweling

  24-09-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stuttgart Set €40m Price as Inter and Roma Miss Out on LewelingInter joined Roma in showing concrete interest in Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling, but the German international stayed in the Bundesliga after Stuttgart made clear they wanted at least €40 million and had little intention of selling.According to Marco Conterio for Tuttomercatoweb, the Nerazzurri carried out a genuine sondaggio on the 25-year-old, moving beyond mere background checks to see whether there was real margin to b
  
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• Ancelotti lavishes praise on Barcelona captain Raphinha: ‘He is doing spectacular things’

  24-09-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti lavishes praise on Barcelona captain Raphinha: ‘He is doing spectacular things’Looking at Raphinha’s performances this season, Brazil and Carlo Ancelotti will be ruing missing out on his services during the World Cup.However, as we approach the first international break of the season, Ancelotti will have the luxury of having Raphinha at his disposal.And it appears the former Real Madrid coach is already excited, having heaped praise on the forward’s performances
  
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• 'The dream of Europe is on'

  24-09-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Brentford's start to the Premier League season and tell us what Keith Andrews should be focusing on during the extended international break.Here are some of your comments:Ruby: The mighty Brentford have had an excellent start to the season. Keith Andrews has phenomenally built upon last season and it's great to have Schade back in form. If we can start to build momentum and be more clinical to beat mid- to lower-table teams then the dream of Europe is on.
  
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• Emily Fox signs new Arsenal contract

  24-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Emily Fox signs new Arsenal contractEmily Fox has signed a new contract with the Arsenal Women, having entered the final year of her previous deal with the club.Photo by Sarah Ray-Gain/Getty ImagesArsenal have confirmed that Emily Fox has signed a new deal with the club, following months of contract negotiations.Fox had reportedly entered the final year of her existing contract, and she’d been in talks with Arsenal over an extension throughout 2026. As a result, it’s very positive to
  
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• Arsenal defender Fox signs new deal

  24-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal defender Fox signs new dealArsenal defender Emily Fox has signed a new contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Gunners this morning.The 28-year-old United States international joined Arsenal from American National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club North Carolina Courage in January 2024 and she has gone on to be a success in North London.Fox has gone on to make 93 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions in which
  
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• 'Premier League - be afraid... be very afraid!'

  24-09-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Aston Villa's start to the Premier League season and tell us what Unai Emery should be focusing on during the extended international break. Here are some of your comments:Chay: With last season, I was worried that we were not having a good start and that these results would bite us at the end. But, with this season and Villa's 'bad start', I am not concerned considering that if Villa were to repeat last season, we would go on to have 13 wins in a row and w
  
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• Will Man Utd be a frontrunner to sign Brazilian teenager Conceicao?

  24-09-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Manchester United's interest in Palmeiras' 16-year-old Brazilian hot prospect Eduardo Conceicao has been the subject of several questions sent in via our club Ask Me Anything form, especially around whether it has completely cooled.I would not say that. I would be more inclined to say the situation is being monitored.First, Palmeiras have to decide what their preferred route for Conceicao is and so do the people in charge of navigating his career.It had been expected Gilberto Mora, who is 1
  
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• 'What happened on Saturday will not happen to us again'

  24-09-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you to rate Arsenal's start to the Premier League season and tell us what Mikel Arteta should be focusing on during the extended international break. Here are some of your comments:Rachel: Arsenal seemed to start the season with intent and they delighted us with their slick passing game. Looking back, were they a bit over-confident? The defence has looked rather shaky at times. The same old story in front of goal has resurfaced and it's difficult to see where the goal
  
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• Rio Ngumoha ready to ‘embrace the chaos’ as he vows to bring ‘fearless’ mindset to England squad

  24-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rio Ngumoha is aiming to spearhead Thomas Tuchel’s ambition to "embrace the chaos" of English football following his inclusion in the latest international setup.The Liverpool winger has been selected in Tuchel’s squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures against Spain, Croatia, and both home and away matches against Czechia.The attacker made his senior international bow at 17 back in June after featuring in England’s pre-World Cup training camp, delivering an impressive perform
  
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• Spanish regulations could force Lionel Messi to make ownership decision after agreeing Eldense deal

  24-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish regulations could force Lionel Messi to make ownership decision after agreeing Eldense dealLionel Messi could be forced to choose between two clubs after agreeing a deal to buy CD Eldense because of Spanish regulations on multiple ownership, according to SPORT.The Argentine legend already owned an 85% stake in UE Cornella, so he could now control two Spanish clubs.The argument in Messi’s favour is that both clubs don’t play in the same league. Eldense competes in the Segunda
  
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• Report: Man United star could be set to leave at the end of the season

  24-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United star could be set to leave at the end of the seasonMan Utd Transfer Plans Take Shape as Luke Shaw Future Decision Points to January Left-Back MoveManchester United are moving towards a significant decision on Luke Shaw, with TeamTalk reporting that the club are only willing to consider a limited extension beyond his current deal. Shaw remains under contract until summer 2027, yet the emerging expectation is that Old Trafford may be preparing for a change at left-back.According
  
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• Barcelona’s Anthony Gordon highlights differences between English and Spanish football: ‘Don’t think we can ever achieve it’

  24-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Anthony Gordon highlights differences between English and Spanish football: ‘Don’t think we can ever achieve it’Anthony Gordon will be one of the key players for England as they take on Spain in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday. Having played football in Spain for a few months now, Gordon has found fresh perspective on how football is played outside of England, and had notably compared La Liga with the Premier League earlier in the season.Now, Gordon has on
  
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• Italiano: ‘Vlahovic incredible, he still has so much to give, Miretti surprised me’

  24-09-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italiano: ‘Vlahovic incredible, he still has so much to give, Miretti surprised me’Vincenzo Italiano has gone on record to express his pride in Dusan Vlahovic, who has come up with five goals from four appearances since leaving Juventus for Besiktas earlier this summer, and says that Fabio Miretti has been a pleasant surprise in the Turkish Super Lig: ‘He was shut out at Juve and we took advantage of it’.Italiano, who has won four of his first six league matches in charge
  
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• “I didn’t listen” – PSG almost missed out on one of their top ever players to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool

  24-09-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I didn’t listen” – PSG almost missed out on one of their top ever players to Jurgen Klopp’s LiverpoolKylian Mbappe almost joined Liverpool instead of PSG in 2018, the attacker has revealed in an interview with the Athletic.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.The influence of Kylian Mbappe’s mother on his career is well known. However she doesn&rsqu
  
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• Marshall grasping his opportunity in improving Dons team

  24-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]When highlighting how challenging a week of away fixtures Aberdeen had ahead of them earlier this month, there is no doubt Stephen Robinson would have signed up for a place in the League Cup semi-finals and four Premiership points from visits to Kilmarnock, Motherwell and Hibernian.The trip to Easter Road yielded one of those points and a timid second-half display cost them all three having taken the lead and seemingly been sitting comfortably only for Northfield's Martin Boyle to once agai
  
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• Marseille’s Derek Cornelius risks lengthy absence, Canada manager Jesse Marsch reveals

  24-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille’s Derek Cornelius risks lengthy absence, Canada manager Jesse Marsch revealsThere are mounting fears that Olympique de Marseille defender Derek Cornelius (28) may be consigned to the sidelines for the foreseeable future. It comes after the defender was transported to hospital on Wednesday, as confirmed by the Canadian Football Federation. Jesse Marsch’s comments on Thursday have only deepened the concern.Cornelius returned to Marseille over the summer following a loan spell
  
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• Kylian Mbappe reveals what Antonio Rudiger is really like at Real Madrid

  24-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe reveals what Antonio Rudiger is really like at Real MadridAlthough the summer was overshadowed by the arrival of several glittering new names into the Real Madrid team, one player for whom this time was also decisive was the center-back Antonio Rudiger.Like Dani Carvajal and David Alaba, the German defender was also set to run out of his contract during the summer, and things were looking bleak for him for most part of the last season as he struggled with injuries. However, unlike
  
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• Burnham ally warns PM over bringing back drinking in football stands

  24-09-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A proposal to repeal the ban on consuming alcohol in football stands could jeopardise improvements in fan behaviour, a close ally of Andy Burnham has cautioned.The Prime Minister had stated that supporters of English men’s football are subject to unfair restrictions, noting that spectators watching other sports are permitted to drink during matches.Enacted during the peak of concerns over hooliganism in the 1980s, the restriction applies across the top five tiers of the English men's game
  
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• How Lowry is trying to 'shift narrative' and prove his critics wrong

  24-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Lazy. Think he's Billy big time. Full of himself."Alex Lowry is well aware of the opinions some people have of him - but is determined to "shift the narrative".The midfielder, now beginning to flourish with Motherwell, has become accustomed to intense scrutiny after rising through the Rangers ranks as a creative player of promise.As he bids to fulfil his undoubted potential, Lowry has come off social media and learned to block out distractions."I think it was coming through at Rangers and there
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Premier League reveal nominees for September Player of the Month

  24-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Premier League reveal nominees for September Player of the MonthEight players have been nominated for the September Premier League Player of the Month award.Hull winger Mohamed Belloumi, Leeds United full-back Jayden Bogle, Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross, Liverpool forward Alexander Isak, Liverpool defender Jérémy Jacquet, Brighton striker Charalampos Kostoulas, Brentford forward Kevin Schade and Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo make up the shortlist.Isa
  
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