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• Morris helping Boro fill void left by Hackney exit

  13-09-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]When Hayden Hackney left Middlesbrough for Everton in the summer there might have been some concern that his was a void that boss Kim Hellberg would struggle to fill.But step forward Aidan Morris. Already at the club for a while, of course, but now an absolute focal point of this exciting Middlesbrough team.Amid the madness of Saturday's chaotic and enthralling 4-3 win over Norwich, there was a steady head, a calm and technically astute footballer who made sure his side ticked on t
  
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• Former Barcelona star criticises Lamine Yamal over Ballon d’Or comments: ‘Not conveying anything positive’

  14-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona star criticises Lamine Yamal over Ballon d’Or comments: ‘Not conveying anything positive’Lamine Yamal’s confidence has never been in doubt. His decision to publicly say he deserves the Ballon d’Or, though, has drawn criticism from a former Barcelona player who believes the teenager should have kept that opinion to himself.Abelardo Fernandez, who spent eight years at Barcelona and won 54 caps for Spain, has questioned the wisdom of Yamal’s comm
  
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• Brawls in Antrim, Kilcoo hit six & Clifford seals title

  14-09-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ugly scenes in the Antrim Senior Hurling Championship, another straightforward win for Kilcoo and some more David Clifford magic, it was another eventful weekend of club Championship action across the island of Ireland.The Antrim SHC final is the best place to start, as the rematch between last year's finalists St John's and Loughgiel Shamrocks was marred by clashes both on and off the pitch.The match at Fr Healy Park, ended in a 0-30 to 3-14 win for the Shamrocks, however, the scenes after were
  
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• VAR who gave Manchester City goal is a Spurs fan

  14-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VAR who gave Manchester City goal is a Spurs fanThe VAR official who incorrectly allowed a Manchester City goal to stand during Sunday’s Manchester derby is understood to be a Tottenham Hotspur supporter.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesManchester City looked to be at risk of their first dropped points of the new Premier League season on Sunday, after on-field referee Michael Oliver dismissed Phil Foden for violent conduct.But City were handed a lifeline in the second half, as Erling Haala
  
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• Serie A: Como vs. Parma – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  14-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Como vs. Parma – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVCesc Fabregas won’t rest either Nico Paz or Assane Diao for a home game against Parma, who are expected to start Italian starlet Simone Lontani.It kicks off at 18:30 CET [17:30 BST] at the Stadio Sinigaglia in Como.Fabregas’ men return to action four days after their historic 4-1 win over RB Leipzig in their first-ever Champions League game last week.Reports on Como’s starting XI are mixed, with Sky claiming
  
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• West Ham legend Ludek Miklosko dies aged 64 after cancer battle

  14-09-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer.Arriving at West Ham from Banik Ostrava, he went on to make nearly 400 appearances for the side between 1990 and 1998.Three years after receiving his diagnosis, he announced in December 2024 that he was withdrawing from further cancer treatment.During his time with the club, the Czech player helped secure promotion to the top division in both 1991 and 1993. A popular figure among supporters who con
  
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• Jersey Bulls Women suffer first-ever league defeat

  14-09-2026 10:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jersey Bulls Women lost a league game for the first time in their history as they went down 3-0 at Sutton United Under-23s.The islanders were playing in the Surrey Premier Division of the South East Counties Women's Football League for the first time after winning every game on their way to promotion last season.The island side had a perfect record as they won the league's Surrey Division One last term in their first season in the English football pyramid.But they found the step up in level toug
  
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• His best form is... Mourinho piles pressure on Vini 🎥

  14-09-2026 10:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  His best form is... Mourinho piles pressure on Vini 🎥José Mourinho has assessed the current situation at Real Madrid in the press conference ahead of this Tuesday’s match against Elche, scheduled for 21:30 CET at the Martínez Valero. The Portuguese coach evaluated the form of Vinicius Júnior and demanded a little more efficiency from him in front of goal.The Madrid coach first wanted to highlight the Brazilian winger’s enormous defensive commitment and hi
  
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• New trend reveals what is really changing under Hansi Flick at Barcelona this season

  14-09-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New trend reveals what is really changing under Hansi Flick at Barcelona this seasonBarcelona’s early-season dominance can be measured in goals and victories, but one of the more revealing changes under Hansi Flick is happening before the final pass is even attempted.The ball is moving almost constantly.Over their last three matches against Valencia, Feyenoord and Levante, Barcelona completed more than 700 passes in each game. In fact, they recorded 728 against Valencia, 746 against F
  
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• La Liga icon tears into Real Madrid forwards after Rayo Vallecano win: ‘This isn’t competitive’

  14-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga icon tears into Real Madrid forwards after Rayo Vallecano win: ‘This isn’t competitive’Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano may have delivered another three points, but Santiago Canizares believes the result is hiding a problem that could eventually cost Jose Mourinho’s side against stronger opposition.The former Spain and Valencia goalkeeper was particularly critical of Real Madrid’s work without the ball, arguing that their attacking players
  
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• Analysis: A clear VAR mistake

  14-09-2026 10:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The curiosity about this incident is that the goal was initially disallowed for the wrong reason. Erling Haaland was flagged offside when he shouldn't have been.But as it turned out, the goal should have been ruled out because Enzo Fernandez was offside.There is one key part of the offside law which applies to Fernandez here. A player is offside if they are:"Clearly attempting to play a ball which is close when this action impacts on an opponent."Both parts of that clause must be m
  
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• Andy Robertson’s Anfield return highlights Liverpool’s big left-back problem

  14-09-2026 10:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anfield has a reputation for affording its favourite sons a moving reception when they come back, but sometimes it is enhanced because absence has made the heart grow fonder. Instead, the Carabao Cup has brought Andy Robertson a rapid return. He could play at Liverpool within four months of his farewell whereas, by comparison, his friend Jordan Henderson had to wait four years to receive the appreciation from his former club.Robertson is nevertheless guaranteed a rousing ovation. And yet, recent
  
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• Serie A: Inter vs. Udinese – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  14-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Inter vs. Udinese – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVJohn Stones is set to make his first start for Inter in a home match against Udinese, who have arrived at San Siro without Nicolò Zaniolo and Oumar Solet.It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Stadio Meazza in San Siro, Milan.The Nerazzurri are still missing Djed Spence, who is currently training to regain his match fitness. The Englishman is the only unavailable player for the defending Serie A champions.MILA
  
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• Coventry 0-5 Brighton - the fans' verdict

  14-09-2026 09:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Coventry City and Brighton.Here are some of your comments:Coventry fansFrank: Obviously you look at the score and it looks like a proper embarrassing spanking, but it wasn't a 5-0 thrashing. The second goal is just awful and then we go down to ten and the game is done. Fans were great though. Put the kids out for the Aston Villa cup game, a win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday has to be what we focus on.Stephen: Worst p
  
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• Barcelona one win away from making club history under Hansi Flick

  14-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona one win away from making club history under Hansi FlickBarcelona are one victory away from creating a piece of club history that no previous Barça side has managed.Hansi Flick’s team have won all six of their competitive matches at the beginning of the 2026/27 campaign, matching the club’s best-ever start. Now Racing Santander stand between Barcelona and an unprecedented seventh consecutive victory when the teams meet at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday.The current
  
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• Why Phil Foden’s Man City season could be doomed already

  14-09-2026 09:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Phil Foden finally made the long trudge, from almost the far corner of Old Trafford to the tunnel by the Stretford End, the temptation was to say that, with Thomas Tuchel and his assistant Anthony Barry present, it was a particularly bad time to be sent off. And so it was. Just not for any reasons related to England. Tuchel will finalise his squad for four Nations League games against Spain, Czechia and Croatia. But Foden was never likely to be in it. The German had three No 10s in his World
  
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• Report: Liverpool star tracked by European giants

  14-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool star tracked by European giantsFlorian Wirtz at Liverpool: Bayern Munich Waiting as Pressure Builds at AnfieldLiverpool’s handling of Florian Wirtz is shaping up to be one of the most important storylines of the season, with TEAMtalk reporting that Bayern Munich remain alert to any shift in the German playmaker’s situation at Anfield.There is no indication that Liverpool are preparing to cut ties with Wirtz, and there is equally no suggestion of an active effort to
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool keen on move for La Liga starlet

  14-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool keen on move for La Liga starletLiverpool Target Alejandro Balde as Andoni Iraola Makes Left-Back Priority ClearLiverpool’s early transfer strategy under Andoni Iraola appears to be taking shape quickly, and the clearest message from this latest report is where the club believe action is needed most. The report states that Iraola, newly installed as Liverpool head coach, has identified left-back as the absolute priority area to strengthen in January. That alone t
  
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• Elche midfielder sends warning to Real Madrid ahead of crucial La Liga clash: ‘We are really looking forward’

  14-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elche midfielder sends warning to Real Madrid ahead of crucial La Liga clash: ‘We are really looking forward’Elche may be the underdogs when Real Madrid arrive at the Martinez Valero on Tuesday, but Javi Morcillo has made it clear that the hosts have no intention of simply making up the numbers.The Elche midfielder believes his side has already shown enough progress this season to approach the meeting with confidence, despite collecting only two points from their opening five La Liga
  
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• 'Familiar story' as Alonso 'still appears to be experimenting'

  14-09-2026 09:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It was a familiar story for the Premier League's top scorers.Chelsea's entertaining 2-2 draw with Hull on Saturday means the Blues have now found the net 10 times this season - but they have also conceded two or more goals in each of their opening four league matches for the first time in 11 years.Only Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town have conceded more than Chelsea's nine goals in the top flight so far this season.The issue predates manager Xabi Alonso's arrival. Chelsea are now wi
  
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• Serie A: Torino vs. Roma – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  14-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Torino vs. Roma – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVPaulo Dybala and Donyell Malen won’t rest in Roma’s away game at Torino, while the Granata must face a selection crisis up front with Ché Adams injured and Giovanni Simeone not fully fit.It kicks off at 18:30 CET [17:30 BST] at the Stadio Grande Torino.CAGLIARI, ITALY – MAY 17: Giovanni Simeone of Torino in contrast with Alberto Dossena of Cagliari during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and
  
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• Bernardo Silva explains his new role under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid

  14-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bernardo Silva explains his new role under Jose Mourinho at Real MadridBernardo Silva is one of the signings Real Madrid made during the last summer transfer window who has not needed much time to establish himself in his new team. The Portuguese midfielder has been playing a lot of minutes for Jose Mourinho, despite plenty of other midfield options available to the coach.In fact, the former Manchester City player is playing a rather new role for his compatriot, deeper in the midfield, while for
  
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• Former West Ham keeper Miklosko dies aged 64

  14-09-2026 09:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ludek Miklosko returned to West Ham's London Stadium for the final time in December 2024 [Getty Images]Former West Ham, QPR and Czech Republic goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died at the age of 64.Miklosko made almost 400 appearances for the Hammers from 1990 to 1998 and was much loved by supporters, who regularly sang his name long after he left the club. He later returned as a goalkeeping coach.Miklosko withdrew from cancer treatment in December 2024, three years after his diagnosis.Days later h
  
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• Endrick’s Real Madrid situation is becoming a serious problem for the young striker

  14-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Endrick’s Real Madrid situation is becoming a serious problem for the young strikerEndrick’s situation at Real Madrid is becoming increasingly difficult to overlook, with the Brazilian yet to make a single appearance this season after returning from a successful loan spell at Lyon.Notably, the 2026/27 campaign was expected to offer the young striker a greater role in Jose Mourinho’s squad. Instead, the opening weeks have produced the opposite picture. Endrick is the only s
  
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• Once again, a crucial save came from the hulking presence in the Manchester City goal

  14-09-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Once again, a crucial save came from the hulking presence in the Manchester City goalIt took a Herculean effort from every player on the pitch for Manchester City to pick up a precious three points against Manchester United yesterday at Old Trafford. Enzo Maresca’s side were reduced to ten in the 23rd minute when Phil Foden was sent off for kicking out at Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. City played exceptionally well with ten men at Old Trafford. Their belief in Enzo Maresca&rsq
  
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• Spurs 'a blunt instrument' as 'stuttering start' continues

  14-09-2026 09:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham's goalless league streak extended to 407 minutes as a stuttering start to what was meant to be brave new era continued in Saturday's 0-0 draw at home against Everton.It was the first time they have failed to score in their opening four league games across all four tiers - and also in four successive Premier League matches since September 2006.The grim statistic would be bad enough in any circumstances, but it is even worse after Spurs spent in excess of £300m in the
  
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• Premier League review: Manchester derby controversy

  14-09-2026 09:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League review: Pro Ref has admitted an "error of judgement" in awarding Erling Haaland's Manchester City winner against Manchester UnitedCity were down to 10-men after Phil Foden was sent off after catching Bruno Fernandes' chest with his studs while sitting on the groundIn the buildup, it appeared that Fernandes had kicked Foden's back while he was on the floor - should he have been punished too?The result leaves City second in the table, level on points with leaders Arsenal after four
  
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• 'Hardly a crisis' but Reds 'looked physically and mentally tired'

  14-09-2026 09:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Two Premier League matches at Anfield. Two draws.For just the third time in 63 years, Liverpool have failed to win either of their opening home games of a league season - not exactly the flying start new boss Andoni Iraola would have been dreaming of.After such an encouraging midweek performance against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, full of urgency, Saturday's goalless draw against Fulham was a flat follow-up, especially with the Cottagers lacking in confidence and havin
  
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• Today’s Papers – Juventus madness, Spalletti do something

  14-09-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Juventus madness, Spalletti do somethingLa Gazzetta dello SportJuventus madnessSassuolo win 3-2 in the 94th minute with Adzic. Spalletti: ‘We lost the point.’Tough at the topIt’s time for the leaders: Inter and Roma against Udinese and Toro’s trapsPaz and Baturina don’t rest; Como play safely.Corriere dello SportIt’s not JuveDouble comeback, but still lose against SassuoloSecond half without logic: Esposito surprises Vicario, then
  
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• How is NI squad shaping up for quadruple-header?

  14-09-2026 09:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland will play Georgia twice as well as Ukraine and Hungary in the season's first international window [Getty Images]Before changes to the international calendar brought in for this season, Northern Ireland would previously have already played their first two fixtures by this stage of September.Under the new fixture list, manager Michael O'Neill will name a squad on Tuesday for a four-game window, beginning with an away trip to Georgia on 25 September and concluding at home to the sa
  
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