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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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• Robin Gosens reflects on ‘strange feeling’ after scoring against former Bundesliga club Union Berlin

  12-09-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robin Gosens reflects on ‘strange feeling’ after scoring against former Bundesliga club Union BerlinRobin Gosens admitted to experiencing a “strange feeling” after scoring his first Bundesliga goal for boyhood club Schalke 04 against former Bundesliga employers Union Berlin on Friday evening.The 32-year-old opened the scoring in Schalke’s 3-1 victory at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei, scoring Schalke’s first Bundesliga goal since May 2023 in the proce
  
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• Wrexham must 'find way back' after West Ham rout

  12-09-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Parkinson was appointed Wrexham manager in July 2021 when the club was in the National League.[Getty Images]Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson acknowledged the 6-0 loss to West Ham United is among the lowest points of his time at the club.The visitors were outclassed by a West Ham side who were in rampant form at London Stadium.Parkinson said everyone had to take ownership of the performance including himself."We're going to make sure we have that accountability as individuals and as staff &nda
  
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• Mbappé says he's favourite for the Ballon d'Or: no one was better

  12-09-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé says he's favourite for the Ballon d'Or: no one was betterKylian Mbappé finished last season without any titles.But the French Real Madrid forward still secured three top-scorer honors: the World Cup, the Champions League, and La Liga. He also reached the status of the all-time top scorer in World Cup history. Speaking to L’Équipe, he said that no other contender for the Ballon d'Or had a better 2025/2026 season."No player had a better season than mine. I believ
  
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• Mbappé backs himself for Ballon d'Or: no one had a better season

  12-09-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé backs himself for Ballon d'Or: no one had a better seasonKylian Mbappé ended last season without any titles.But the Real Madrid French forward still finished as top scorer in three competitions: the World Cup, the Champions League, and the Spanish league.He also became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history.Speaking to L’Équipe, he said he sees no one ahead of him when it comes to performance last season."There wasn’t any player who had a better seas
  
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• Richarlison could still leave Spurs - Saturday's gossip

  12-09-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richarlison still has suitors despite failed move, Philippe Coutinho agrees Santos deal and Manchester United monitor Adrien Truffert.Clubs remain interested in Brazil forward Richarlison, 29, after the collapse of his proposed move from Tottenham to Vasco da Gama. (UOL - in Portuguese)Former Brazil forward Philippe Coutinho has agreed to spend three months with Santos as the 34-year-old, once of Liverpool and Aston Villa, decides whether he wants to keep playing having been a free agent since F
  
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• 🎙️Corberán stands firm: the fans want action, not words

  12-09-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️Corberán stands firm: the fans want action, not wordsValencia CF coach Carlos Corberán spoke at a press conference after the defeat against Sevilla FC to assess the club’s difficult sporting situation. The manager took responsibility and stressed the urgency of changing the team’s momentum in the next match in Vitoria.
  Injury crisis and muscle misfortuneThe Valencia coach explained part of the poor results by the constant loss of players to injury since
  
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• Vanoli: ‘Fiorentina excites me, we have to work on the mindset first’

  11-09-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vanoli: ‘Fiorentina excites me, we have to work on the mindset first’Paolo Vanoli says that he was always enthusiastic to return to Fiorentina, but warns that there is still a long way to go before the Viola are considered the finished product despite their 4-2 victory over Venezia on Friday night.Vanoli left Fiorentina at the end of the 2025-26 campaign after guiding the team to safety in what had been a difficult season from start to finish. He was then called back in to take over
  
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• Harrison sent off as leaders Saints win at Airbus

  11-09-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Harrison's second stint in charge of TNS began in 2021 [FAW]Airbus UK 0-2 The New SaintsSaints manager Craig Harrison was sent off as his side consolidated their place at the top of the Cymru Premier table.The visitors were already two goals ahead - through first-half efforts from Daniel Williams and Rory Holden - by the time Harrison earned the wrath of the match officials early in the second period. Saints stay top while Airbus held on to eighth spot.Ammanford 0-5 Caernarfon TownThe tale
  
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• Bergvall signs new Spurs deal after uncertain future

  11-09-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lucas Bergvall has been capped 14 times by Sweden and became his country's youngest men's player to appear at a World Cup [Getty Images]Sweden midfielder Lucas Bergvall has signed a new contract at Tottenham - three months after saying he wanted to leave. The 20-year-old told the club he wanted a move in the summer, having had limited playing time following Roberto de Zerbi's arrival as manager towards the end of last season.Brazil forward Richarlison, meanwhile, is currently in a dispute over h
  
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• 👊 Mbappé on the Ballon d'Or: no one had a better season than me

  11-09-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👊 Mbappé on the Ballon d'Or: no one had a better season than meIn a revealing interview, Kylian Mbappé flatly rejected the labels portraying him as a selfish footballer, insisting that his approach is purely professional. The French forward defended his position by recalling that he holds the assist record in the history of the France national team, which invalidates any accusation of individualism.
  In awe of Messi’s greatnessWhen asked whether he sees himself still p
  
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• Carter-Vickers To Return? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face Rangers In The League Cup

  11-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carter-Vickers To Return? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face Rangers In The League CupDespite the absence of travelling support at Ibrox after on-pitch clashes between fans during their Scottish Cup encounter in March, high-flying Celtic head into Sunday’s League Cup quarter-final aiming to silence the home crowd and secure another derby win over Old Firm rivals Rangers.The Hoops come into this tie in formidable domestic form, maintaining a relentless winning streak and showing the
  
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• Like Benzema & as good as Haaland - Alonso on Joao Pedro

  11-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Pedro has scored 25 goals since joining Chelsea at the beginning of last season, including one in a Club World Cup final success [Getty Images]Xabi Alonso says Chelsea striker Joao Pedro is similar in style to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema - and at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland. The Brazil international, 24, has scored twice and provided two assists in his first three games of the season - and was named the Premier League's Player of the Month on Fr
  
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• Poor Leeds stunned by impressive Hull FC

  11-09-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Logan Moy scored five tries in 20 appearances for Hull FC this season [SWPIX.COM]Betfred Super LeagueLeeds (6) 12Tries: Hankinson, Watkins Goals: Connor 2Hull FC (6) 18Tries: Moy, Kemp, Clark Goals: Kemp 3Lowly Hull FC stunned second-placed Leeds Rhinos to end a dire Super League season in style.The result, coupled with Wigan Warriors' thumping 50-12 win over Catalans Dragons, saw Matt Peet's men claim the League Leaders' Shield.Hull FC have endured an incredibly difficult 2026 but took a deserv
  
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• Napoli’s Rrahmani retires from Kosovo national team after ‘co-ordinated attacks’

  11-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli’s Rrahmani retires from Kosovo national team after ‘co-ordinated attacks’Napoli centre-back and captain of the Kosovo national team Amir Rrahmani has announced on Friday evening that he will be retiring from international duty at the age of 32 ‘as long as the FKK is led by the current individuals’.Rrahmani retires from Kosovo national team after ‘co-ordinated attacks’ from FA chiefsRrahmani has been a Kosovo international for 12 years, dating back
  
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• Calvert-Lewin To Spearhead Farke’s Attack | 3-4-3 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs Newcastle United

  11-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calvert-Lewin To Spearhead Farke’s Attack | 3-4-3 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs Newcastle UnitedLeeds United will entertain Newcastle United at Elland Road this Monday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Whites suffered a disappointing 6-3 loss away at Chelsea in the EFL Cup recently, so they would be keen on bouncing back with a victory versus the Magpies.Daniel Farke will set his men up in a 3-4-3 formation and is expected to make some tweaks to his
  
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• Neymar on his executive side at Santos: I bet the fans are happy

  11-09-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neymar on his executive side at Santos: I bet the fans are happySantos went hard in the market to strengthen its squad.And Neymar played a decisive role in that process.The likely final act of "executive" Neymar should be to make the signing of Philippe Coutinho official.The No. 10 himself reflected on the "new" Santos that is taking shape."Man, I was thinking here... Whether it’s going to work out or not, I don’t know, but I’m happy, I am. And I bet Santos fans are too. Let&rs
  
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• Neymar on his 'director' side at Santos: I bet the fans are happy

  11-09-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neymar on his 'director' side at Santos: I bet the fans are happySantos went strongly into the market to strengthen its squad.And Neymar played a decisive role in that process. The likely last act of “executive” Neymar should be to make the signing of Philippe Coutinho official.The No. 10 himself reflected on the “new” Santos that is taking shape."Man, I was thinking here... Whether it will work out or not, I don’t know, but I’m happy, I am. And I bet San
  
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• Neymar on his 'director' side at Santos: I bet Santos fans are happy

  11-09-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neymar on his 'director' side at Santos: I bet Santos fans are happySantos went hard in the market to strengthen its squad.And Neymar played a decisive role in that process. The likely final act of “executive” Neymar is expected to be making Philippe Coutinho’s signing official.The No. 10 himself reflected on the “new” Santos that is taking shape."Man, I was thinking here... Whether it’s going to work out or not, I don’t know, but I’m happy, I
  
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• Coleraine win five-goal thriller against Ballymena - report & highlights

  11-09-2026 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipColeraine 3 - 2 Ballymena United FTAidan Wilson headed home with five minutes to go to extend Coleraine's lead at the top of the Irish Premiership and seal a derby win over Ballymena United in a five-goal thriller at the Showgrounds.It was a game of two halves as Matthew Shevlin's close-range finish and a Jay Henderson screamer seemingly had the hosts well in control at the break.But the Sky Blues responded in the second half with James Hood reducing the arrears on 54 minutes be
  
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• 🎙️ Soon playing under Klopp? Schalke star addresses Germany rumours

  11-09-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️ Soon playing under Klopp? Schalke star addresses Germany rumoursWith four points from three games, FC Schalke have made more than just a respectable start to this Bundesliga season.A large part of that is down to goalkeeper Loris Karius, who delivered a superb performance both in the sensational 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich and in the 3-1 away win over Union Berlin. Schalke fans in particular are therefore calling for him to be nominated for the German national team on social
  
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• The next Sadio Mane is coming to Liverpool, and it's going to be incredible

  11-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The next Sadio Mane is coming to Liverpool, and it's going to be incredibleThere's a new Sadio Mane on the scene, and he's incredible. Liverpool fans will forever remember the memories of that incredible trio under Jurgen Klopp. Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino were unplayable on their day.They could do whatever they wanted. Defenders were terrified of facing them.It was a spectacular era. One of the best periods of many supporters' lives. Witnessing their magic at Anfield was truly an i
  
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• Dalot, Maguire And Shaw To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester City

  11-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dalot, Maguire And Shaw To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester CityManchester United will welcome Manchester City at Old Trafford this Sunday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Mancunian club managed to earn a dominant 4-0 win over Sabah in the UEFA Champions League recently, so they would be keen on keeping their good form going in the Manchester derby this weekend.Michael Carrick will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and i
  
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• Cruzeiro sign Viña on loan from Flamengo

  11-09-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cruzeiro sign Viña on loan from FlamengoCruzeiro announced this Friday (11) the arrival of left-back Matías Viña.Flamengo have loaned the Uruguayan until the end of the current season.According to ge and journalist Venê Casagrande, the deal includes a purchase option worth $4.5 million.In addition, Cruzeiro will not have to pay Flamengo for the loan period.The 29-year-old full-back had been loaned by Flamengo to River Plate, but was seeing little playing time with the
  
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• Hat-trick against Venezia! This Real wonderkid is tearing up Serie A 🔥

  11-09-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hat-trick against Venezia! This Real wonderkid is tearing up Serie A 🔥A birth certificate?This Friday evening, Fiorentina traveled to Venice for the fourth matchday of Serie A after having suffered nothing but defeats at the start of the season.This time, La Viola could count on one of their new signings to carry them to victory.On loan from Real Madrid, Franco Mastantuono produced a stunning hat-trick, including two goals in the space of a single minute (29th, 30th, 84th).These were the
  
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• Serie A | Venezia 2-4 Fiorentina: Mastantuono magic gets Vanoli off the mark

  11-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Venezia 2-4 Fiorentina: Mastantuono magic gets Vanoli off the markTeenage talent Franco Mastantuono came up with a hat-trick to get Fiorentina’s Serie A campaign underway at the fourth time of asking in an eventual 4-2 thriller away against Venezia on Friday evening: Mateo Pellegrino, Akor Adams and Antoine Hainaut with the other goals on the night.This was Vanoli’s first game back in charge after being called in to replace Fabio Grosso after just three games of the 2026-27
  
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• Richarlison's move to Vasco da Gama falls through

  11-09-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham signed Richarlison from Everton for £60m on a five-year deal in 2022 [Getty Images]Tottenham forward Richarlison's proposed move to Vasco da Gama has fallen through amid ongoing uncertainty over the Brazilian's future.Sources have suggested Spurs had agreed a fee with Vasco over a return to Brazil for the 29-year-old.However, personal terms over the deal are understood to have emerged as an issue.The Brazil transfer window closes on Friday night and there is an emerging sense Ric
  
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• He was meant to be sold! Bundesliga club reshapes system for striker

  11-09-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He was meant to be sold! Bundesliga club reshapes system for striker"He knows his role in the team. Serhou Guirassy is our number one striker. He is the challenger." With these clear words, Niko Kovač made it plain at the press conference ahead of the season opener against Hamburger SV who is in charge in Dortmund’s attack. But in football, two weeks can feel like an eternity. In the meantime, the black-and-yellow world looks very different.Because Fabio Silva has now become so import
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Rennes 1-0 Marseille: Les Rouge et Noir go top of Ligue 1 as OM concede third straight loss

  11-09-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Rennes 1-0 Marseille: Les Rouge et Noir go top of Ligue 1 as OM concede third straight lossLigue 1 McDonald’s, Matchday 4, 11/09/26Adrien Thomasson’s second-half goal is enough for Rennes to secure a third straight win to go top of Ligue 1. Meanwhile, Bruno Genesio’s Marseille woes deepened with a third consecutive loss.The MatchMarseille returned to Rennes’ Roazhon Park for the first time since the infamous dressing room brawl between Adrien Rabiot and J
  
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• 📸 Ref leaves field injured: 28-year-old makes surprise Bundesliga debut

  11-09-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Ref leaves field injured: 28-year-old makes surprise Bundesliga debutWe don’t see this every day either: The Bundesliga match between Union Berlin and FC Schalke had to be suspended for a full nine minutes in the middle of the second half with the score at 0–2.The reason was an injury to referee Timo Gerach. Just under 60 minutes in, the official went over to the touchline and signaled that he was having calf problems. He was then treated in the tunnel area.
  However, the me
  
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