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• Napoli v Arsenal teams announced

  09-09-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Napoli v Arsenal teams announcedArsenal get their Champions League campaign for this season underway with a trip to Naples, so let’s look at how the teams lineup.Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty ImagesArsenal finally arrived in Italy late on Tuesday night after their flight was delayed due to air traffic control issues in England that continued into Wednesday, no doubt affecting travel plans of supporters, as well.The number of Arsenal supporters was already set to be reduced for this game,
  
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• Rival watch: Rayo Vallecano suffer major squad blow ahead of Real Madrid visit

  11-09-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rival watch: Rayo Vallecano suffer major squad blow ahead of Real Madrid visitReal Madrid return to La Liga action against Rayo Vallecano with little room for another slip-up, and their opponents could be without several important players at the Santiago Bernabeu.Los Blancos arrive after opening their Champions League campaign with a 2–1 victory over Inter Milan. Their domestic situation is less comfortable, though, after the defeat to Real Betis left them trailing Barcelona at the to
  
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• Argentina tensions could allow Inter to rest Lautaro during international break

  11-09-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Argentina tensions could allow Inter to rest Lautaro during international breakAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport, tensions within the Argentine federation could lead Lionel Scaloni to leave several of the Seleccion’s biggest stars, including Lautaro Martinez, out of the squad, allowing the Inter captain to remain with the Nerazzurri during the international break.Argentina might rest their stars during the upcoming two-week international break.Why Lautaro Martinez might not be included
  
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• Alejandro Balde’s Barcelona situation takes difficult turn under Hansi Flick; could reconsider future in January

  11-09-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Alejandro Balde’s Barcelona situation takes difficult turn under Hansi Flick; could reconsider future in JanuaryAlejandro Balde chose to stay at Barcelona this summer and fight for his place, but the opening weeks of the season have made that decision look increasingly difficult.The left-back had opportunities to leave during the transfer window, yet ultimately decided he could change Hansi Flick’s opinion and reclaim a role in the team. Notably, the Barcelona manager had made h
  
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• Hartlepool want to achieve success this year – Sheron

  11-09-2026 10:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nathan Sheron made his 100th appearance for Hartlepool United last weekend [Getty Images]Midfielder Nathan Sheron insists Hartlepool United are looking to go on a run after ending their losing streak and is proud to have made his 100th appearance for the club.Pools ended a stretch of three straight defeats with victory over Woking last weekend and travel to the Aggborough Stadium to face Kidderminster Harriers on Friday (19:45 BST), looking to make it back-to-back wins.The 28-year-old said earni
  
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• Back to Europe? Juan Mata leaves Australia and weighs up future

  11-09-2026 10:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  Back to Europe? Juan Mata leaves Australia and weighs up futureThe Asturian midfielder Juan Mata has officially confirmed that he will no longer wear the Melbourne Victory shirt. After a single but spectacular season in Australia’s A-League, the veteran footballer has decided to bring his spell on the other side of the world to an end and carefully consider his next professional steps from Europe.At 38 years old, the World Cup winner with Spain wraps up a brilliant stint in the Oceanian le
  
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• A lot riding on cups for Hibs this season, says Allan

  11-09-2026 10:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Saturday's Premier Sports Cup visit to Ross County is a "huge game" for Hibernian head coach David Gray, says former Easter Road favourite Scott Allan."There's no other way to look at it from a Hibs perspective," Allan told the BBC Scotland Football Podcast as his old team aim for a semi-final place.Gray's side have lost ground in the Premiership after back-to-back defeats to Hearts and St Johnstone, while a late collapse at home to Gent cost them a place in the Conference League."There's a lot
  
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• Real Madrid dressing room heavyweight raises concern over Vinicius: “We have to make him happy again”

  11-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid dressing room heavyweight raises concern over Vinicius: “We have to make him happy again”One of the major sagas of the summer transfer window was the contract renewal involving Vinicius Junior.Real Madrid and Vinicius had been in talks over a new deal for a significant period, and there were stages when it felt like an agreement might not be reached.However, in the end, the film had a happy ending, with the 26-year-old putting pen to paper on a new deal at the club.Despit
  
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• Nico Paz explains why he didn’t return to Real Madrid

  11-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nico Paz explains why he didn’t return to Real MadridDuring the summer, Real Madrid could have re-signed Nico Paz, but in the end, the attacking midfielder ended up continuing at Como. The Bernabeu club triggered the €9m buy-back clause they had from the original deal two years ago, but the Serie A side ultimately coughed up €60m to retain his services.Paz has been a revelation in Italy ever since he joined Como in the summer of 2024. In total, he has racked up 37 goal contributi
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Lewis Hall pens new long-term contract with Newcastle

  11-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 BREAKING: Lewis Hall pens new long-term contract with NewcastleLewis Hall has signed a new long-term contract with Newcastle, committing his future to the club amid reported interest from Manchester United.The exact length of the deal has yet to be revealed by the Magpies but the news will come as a boon to Magpies fans after their bright start to the new campaign.The 22-year-old has established himself as a key member of Newcastle's first-team squad since joining from Chelsea, making
  
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• Souness urges Rangers to 'put marker down' with derby win

  11-09-2026 10:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  Graeme Souness has urged Rangers to "put down a marker" with victory over Celtic in Sunday's League Cup quarter-final.Last term, each side took five points from their league encounters but Celtic got the better of Rangers in both cup competitions."This is an opportunity for Rangers to put whatever's happened behind them," said Souness."I know they're on a decent run now, put it behind them and give encouragement to their supporters."Beating Celtic, there's no better game to give them that confid
  
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• Rennes predicted XI v Marseille: Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal benched

  11-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rennes predicted XI v Marseille: Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal benchedFollowing a difficult start to the season, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal is set to be benched for Stade Rennais’ game against Olympique de Marseille on Friday night. The Moroccan was left out of the matchday squad entirely last week. It came following stinging criticism from Franck Haise, who called on the centre-back to raise his level. It had been an error-strewn start to Ait Boudlal’s campaign. It came amid links to an exit f
  
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• Manchester City forward Fujino signs new long-term deal

  11-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City forward Fujino signs new long-term dealManchester City forward Aoba Fujino has signed a new long-term contract with the club until summer 2030.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Cityzens this morning.The 22-year-old Japanese international joined Manchester City from SOMPO WE League club Tokyo Verdy Beleza in summer 2024. Fujino was a Barclays Women’s Super League and Adobe Women’s FA Cup double-winner with The Cityzens
  
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• Key reason why Barcelona sporting director addressed Julian Alvarez transfer rumours

  11-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Key reason why Barcelona sporting director addressed Julian Alvarez transfer rumoursBarcelona’s interest in Julian Alvarez created plenty of tension with Atletico Madrid, with the Spanish club convinced that Barça had played a role in the Argentine making his desire to leave public.That suspicion became particularly significant after Alvarez admitted during the 2026 FIFA World Cup that he wanted to leave Atletico. With Barcelona known to admire the forward, there was speculatio
  
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• Hall signs new contract with Newcastle until 2031

  11-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall has signed a new contract with the club that runs until 2031.The left-back, who has been the subject of interest from Manchester United, has agreed a two-year extension to his original deal.Hall said it was a "really proud moment" to extend his stay as a boyhood supporter of the club."It's an absolute pleasure to play for this club and to represent the supporters," he said. "I know how much it means to them."To be able to bring joy to their faces, it's a big
  
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• Ireland's Reilly hoping to put injury woes behind her

  11-09-2026 09:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ireland scrum-half Aoibheann Reilly says she is "grateful" to be back in Scott Bemand's squad as she aims to put her injury woes behind her and play a significant part in the forthcoming WXV series.The Irish number nine missed this year's Women's Six Nations tournament after breaking her fibula and has also battled back from ACL injuries to her left and right legs which she suffered in the space of nine months.She is part of the Ireland squad which is preparing for home matches against the Unite
  
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• Important lessons for Carrick - and will Sesko start Manchester derby?

  11-09-2026 09:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Manchester United will experience far stiffer tests of their Champions League credentials than Sabah gave them at Old Trafford.In fact, it would be no surprise if the Azerbaijani champions were by some distance the weakest of the eight league stage opponents Michael Carrick's side will come up against.However, there were some important lessons for the head coach to absorb. The biggest of them is that United are a much more effective unit when Benjamin Sesko starts.Have your say on
  
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• Marseille predicted XI v Rennes: Tochukwu Nnadi and Geoffrey Kondogbia out

  11-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Marseille predicted XI v Rennes: Tochukwu Nnadi and Geoffrey Kondogbia outOlympique de Marseille will be without Tochukwu Nnadi and Geoffrey Kondogbia as they prepare to travel to face Stade Rennais on Friday night.The pair came off injured during the defeat to AS Monaco (2-0) two weeks ago. Kondogbia sustained a muscular injury, whilst Nnadi suffered a knee injury. The latter opted to take a risk and reject surgery in order to ensure a quicker return to the pitch. Both, however, are unlikely to
  
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• Report: Chelsea interested in surprise move to sign Arsenal star

  11-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Chelsea interested in surprise move to sign Arsenal starChelsea tracking Martin Zubimendi as Arsenal role comes under fresh scrutinyChelsea are firmly in the picture if Martin Zubimendi’s Arsenal future reaches breaking point in January, with TeamTalk reporting that the midfielder could seek a way out if he is not restored to a regular first-team role by the turn of the year. For now, the Spain international is staying patient, but the situation is clearly one to watch.According to
  
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• Ben Jacobs names three midfielders on Liverpool’s radar ahead of 2027

  11-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Jacobs names three midfielders on Liverpool’s radar ahead of 2027Liverpool Midfield Transfer Latest as Alexis Mac Allister Form Shapes Summer ThinkingLiverpool’s midfield planning already feels more nuanced than it did a few weeks ago. Early frustration around Alexis Mac Allister has softened after an encouraging start to the season, capped by his decisive strike against Atletico Madrid, and that has naturally shifted the conversation around whether a new signing is still essenti
  
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• Kylian Mbappe responds to criticism over his Real Madrid role: “A player who scores goals will never be a problem”

  11-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe responds to criticism over his Real Madrid role: “A player who scores goals will never be a problem”Kylian Mbappe may have scored 91 goals in 108 matches since joining Real Madrid two years, but this does not mean he has escaped criticism – on the contrary, he has regularly been a target, particularly when it comes to his off-the-ball efforts in the white jersey.Mbappe, who is in the running for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, has regularly come under fire over the la
  
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• Kylian Mbappe fires back at critics over his Real Madrid role: ‘A player who scores goals will never be the problem’

  11-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe fires back at critics over his Real Madrid role: ‘A player who scores goals will never be the problem’Kylian Mbappe has started the new season for Real Madrid in great form, scoring five goals in five games so far.The Frenchman has continued from where he left off last season, with seemingly no drop in his scoring rate, and he could have had one more had he not missed his penalty against Real Betis.The 27-year-old superstar has pushed back against criticism of his contr
  
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• Just like riding a bike - five things to watch in the EFL

  11-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "You stay upright and move forward so long as you keep up the momentum."Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon might not have been talking specifically about the English Football League when he produced that quote, but he's right, success, or failure, in the EFL is just like riding a bike.Plenty of teams across the 72 have already found their rhythm in the early stages of this campaign but others are seemingly in desperate need of stabilisers.We have picked out five things to look out for in th
  
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• Tresoldi not yet ready for Italy as he asks Mancini for more time

  11-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tresoldi not yet ready for Italy as he asks Mancini for more timeMultiple sources in Italy say Nicolò Tresoldi won’t be in the Azzurri squad for upcoming Nations League games, as he first wants to complete his journey with the Germany U21 squad.Club Brugge striker Tresoldi won’t be called up by Roberto Mancini for Italy’s Nations League games between September and October.Tresoldi puts Italy on holdBRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY – MARCH 27: Nicolo Tresoldi of Germany in act
  
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• Jamie Carragher backs Barcelona to return to glory days in Champions League: ‘They play a special brand of football’

  11-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamie Carragher backs Barcelona to return to glory days in Champions League: ‘They play a special brand of football’Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes there is something uniquely special about Barcelona winning the Champions League while staying true to the footballing identity that has defined the club for generations.The former Liverpool defender was speaking after watching Barcelona open their European campaign against Feyenoord. For Carragher, the appeal lies in seein
  
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• Andoni Iraola has already lined up his next Liverpool transfer

  11-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola has already lined up his next Liverpool transferAndoni Iraola has already made a lot of changes to Liverpool's ranks this summer. However, with how many adjustments the Reds needed to make to their first-team squad, some new arrivals could still end up joining the Reds in January.But, since they've already spent a hefty chunk of change on new players, it's unclear how much certain deals would cost Liverpool.At the moment, their attack is probably still their main priority to improv
  
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• Today’s Papers – Como’s fairy tale, Romano says yes to Italy

  11-09-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Como’s fairy tale, Romano says yes to ItalyLa Gazzetta dello SportDesire of CisséMilan can’t do without him; Mancini calls him tooTomorrow, he’ll return to the XI, then wait for Italy (who have Romano’s green light).Como fairy taleSpectacle and goals; Leipzig crushed. Baturina opens the account, Diao flies, Paz shines. Fabregas: ‘We can still grow.’Inter: Chivu prepares for the first Scudetto runRoma regrets in TurkeyCorrier
  
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• La Liga explains why Real Madrid’s salary limit has increased to €832.8 million

  11-09-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga explains why Real Madrid’s salary limit has increased to €832.8 millionLa Liga released the salary limits of all 20 clubs yesterday and, rather unsurprisingly, Real Madrid were once again the club with the highest limit.Los Blancos saw their salary cap increase to €832.8 million, underlining the exceptionally strong financial position they continue to occupy.Now, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo, La Liga corporate director Javier Gomez explained the mechanism under which Madr
  
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• Could Dorgu play at left-back regularly?

  11-09-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Premier League defender Stephen Warnock believes Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu showed a glimpse of "what he is capable of doing" at left-back against Sabah, but his performance also showcased "what his vulnerabilities are".The 21-year-old, who is more naturally a left winger, assisted the hosts' opener in Thursday's 4-0 Champions League win and got Uefa's player-of-the-match award."It was his first start under Michael Carrick in that position," Warnock said on Match of the Day. "It wa
  
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• Barnet's Brennan 'honoured' to win monthly award

  11-09-2026 09:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dean Brennan's side last lost a game on 14 March when they were beaten 2-1 by Newport County [Shutterstock]Barnet manager Dean Brennan has been named League Two's manager of the month after their unbeaten start to the season.The Bees won two and drew the third of their matches in August and have gone on to stretch their unbeaten league run to 14 games, dating back to 14 March.Bees midfielder Charlie Lakin was nominated for player of the month but missed out to York City's Harry Boyes."It's a gre
  
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