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• No 'resting on laurels' after good run - Robins

  18-09-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stoke City want to keep pushing forward as they look to extend a four-game unbeaten run in the Championship, head coach Mark Robins has said.After losing their opening three league matches, the Potters have taken 10 points from a possible 12 to move up to 12th place in the Championship table.Robins is keen for his team to go into the international break on a positive note against Sheffield United on Saturday (12:30 BST)."You've got a lot of games that have been packed in - we've got the sport sc
  
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• Real Madrid summer signing’s defensive stat underlines dominant start to the season

  20-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid summer signing’s defensive stat underlines dominant start to the seasonReal Madrid signed Ibrahima Konate as a free agent in the summer following the expiry of his Liverpool contract.The Frenchman arrived to strengthen Jose Mourinho’s defence, but there were some concerns about how reliable he could be in such a high-pressure environment.The first few weeks have proved very encouraging in this regard. Seven appearances into his chapter, the France centre-back is already p
  
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• 🗞️ Front pages: King Raphinha reigns on derby Sunday

  20-09-2026 08:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Front pages: King Raphinha reigns on derby SundaySunday’s front pages are split between an immeasurable Brazilian and an elite derby.Raphinha scored a hat-trick in Seville, taking his tally to twelve goals in seven matchdays, and Barça head into the international break top of the table with a perfect record. Sport has dubbed him "Super Raphinha" and Mundo Deportivo, quite simply, "O Rei.In Madrid, As and Marca illustrate derby Sunday with Simeone and Mourinho in th
  
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• Manchester City have an opportunity to round out a strong start to the season against Sunderland today

  20-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have an opportunity to round out a strong start to the season against Sunderland todayManchester City have made a bright start to life under Enzo Maresca. The FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders have won six consecutive matches in all competitions to begin the 2026-27 season. City have had to win in a variety of ways across that six-match winning run. They blew away Crystal Palace and Norwich City. Enzo Maresca’s side had to rely on their fighting spirit and character to beat Co
  
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• Raphinha’s extra-terrestrial feats, Rodri’s masterclass | Three takeaways from Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona

  20-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha’s extra-terrestrial feats, Rodri’s masterclass | Three takeaways from Sevilla 1-3 BarcelonaBarcelona’s test against Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan last night was anything but simple, and the Blaugrana were made to work extremely hard for the three points.The hosts took the lead early in the game and dominated a good part of the first half, fighting on level ground with Barcelona and forcing errors off Flick’s men.Raphinha, however, equalised soon after and
  
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• Jose Mourinho faces two major Real Madrid selection dilemmas for Atletico derby

  20-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho faces two major Real Madrid selection dilemmas for Atletico derbyJose Mourinho and Real Madrid make the trip across the city to face Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano for the first Madrid derby of the season.Atletico have had the edge over Los Blancos at home in recent seasons, but Mourinho’s arrival has given Madrid a boost.The Portuguese tactician’s first derby since arriving at the club in the summer sees him face two difficult selection calls.The core of his team
  
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• Manchester City vs Sunderland: Latest City team news and predicted City starting eleven

  20-09-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City vs Sunderland: Latest City team news and predicted City starting elevenManchester City face Sunderland today at the Etihad Stadium in their final Premier League fixture before the extended international break. So far, City have won six consecutive matches in all competitions to begin the season. They’ll be aiming to make it seven from seven, and five from five in the Premier League today against Sunderland. However, a tough test awaits Enzo Maresca’s side today. The B
  
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• Will the three-week break put more pressure on managers?

  20-09-2026 07:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham coach Alvaro Arbeloa and Manchester United boss Michael Carrick have endured difficult starts to the season [Getty Images]Three weeks is a long time in football - especially if you are a manager struggling for results. So far this season two coaches have lost their jobs - Paul Heckingbottom at Preston North End and Michael Duff at Wycombe Wanderers.But plenty of others will be looking over their shoulders heading into the new, extended international break.That includes the managers of Ful
  
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• Colwill's 'surreal' Ronaldo and Haaland ambition

  20-09-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joel Colwill has won two senior caps for Wales [FAW]Roll the clock back 12 months and Joel Colwill was facing then uncapped Icelandic midfielder Benony Breki Andresson, as Cardiff City drew 1-1 at Stockport in League Two.One year on, and the 21-year-old Welsh youngster is hoping to share the pitch withPortuguese great Cristiano Ronaldo and Norwegian goal-machine Erling Haaland.Colwill has been included in Craig Bellamy's 28-man squad for Wales upcoming Nations League A campaign against Portugal,
  
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• Is Celtic vs Rangers on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Old Firm clash

  20-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Old Firm rivals Celtic and Rangers meet in a top-of-the-table clash on Sunday, their first top-flight encounter of the season.Rangers sit five points behind hosts Celtic in the Scottish Premiership but came out on top in their first meeting of this campaign, a 3-0 drubbing in the Scottish League Cup.Both teams have had a mixed start to the season: Martin O’Neill’s side have six wins from six top-flight games but go into this encounter off back-to-back losses, in the League Cup quarte
  
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• Defender Ng predicts big wins to come for Cardiff

  20-09-2026 06:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Cardiff City defender Perry Ng says he expects the club to "batter some teams" moving forward as the Bluebirds finally put an end to their winless run.The Bluebirds picked up their first league win of the season on Saturday lunchtime, as a brace from Jack Moylan and a strike from Yousef Salech saw them beat Charlton 3-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium.The win had been a long time coming for Cardiff, who have been struggling to take advantage of their dominance in fixtures,
  
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• 🚨 Official: Rafa Márquez loses a member of his backroom staff

  20-09-2026 05:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Rafa Márquez loses a member of his backroom staffIn a statement, the Mexican National Team confirmed the permanent departure of physical trainer Pol Lorente from Rafa Márquez’s coaching staff, just days before his debut during the FIFA international window.For the October and September matches against Chile, Colombia, and the United States, Márquez will rely on the specialists who are part of the National Team’s institutional structure.Althoug
  
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• Relegation scrap gets even tighter; see the updated BR-26 table

  20-09-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Relegation scrap gets even tighter; see the updated BR-26 tableThe 28th round of the Brasileirão — the last full one before the FIFA international break — got underway this Saturday (19) with five matches taking place.There was a team pulling even further away from the competition’s bottom four.A change in the relegation zone and more.Check out below what happened, how the table looks, and what’s coming up. In a very difficult situation, Chapecoense almost pul
  
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• Check out the updated Brazil squad list 📋

  20-09-2026 04:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Check out the updated Brazil squad list 📋Carlo Ancelotti announced the Brazil squad for the friendlies against Australia and India on the 9th. And on Saturday (19), he made his second cut. Vanderson, of Monaco, was chosen to replace Wesley.The Roma player featured for the full 90 minutes in Saturday’s match against Inter Milan, but an injury was confirmed. And he had to be withdrawn.A Flamengo academy product, Wesley suffers another disappointment, as he had been part of the g
  
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• Calleri scores, São Paulo sink Inter into bottom four and answer fans

  20-09-2026 03:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calleri scores, São Paulo sink Inter into bottom four and answer fansEven without a standout performance, São Paulo gave its fans a response after being knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana.Amid protests at MorumBIS, Tricolor beat Internacional on Saturday night (19).Calleri secured the 1-0 win in the match valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão.Check out the highlights soon.
  Tricolor advantageSão Paulo had the better start.They had more possession, created more,
  
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• 😅 Was it Pep’s Barça? Vasco thrash Coritiba to escape BR’s bottom four 🎥

  20-09-2026 03:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Was it Pep’s Barça? Vasco thrash Coritiba to escape BR’s bottom four 🎥Vasco are OUT of the Brasileirão 2026 relegation zone.With a great performance at Colina Histórica, the Cruz-Maltino side RAN RIOT over Coritiba on Saturday night (19).Colidio, Bruno Duarte, Lescano, Andrés Gómez and Ramon Rique secured a more than deserved 5-0 win in Matchday 28 of the competition.It was Vasco’s best result of the entire season.And the big
  
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• 🚨 Alarm at River and Argentina over injury

  20-09-2026 00:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Alarm at River and Argentina over injuryRiver Plate’s match against Huracán is raising alarm both in Núñez and in the Argentina national team, as two injury absences have already been recorded.Thiago Almada came off before the first 10 minutes were up, due to discomfort in his left leg.And minutes later, the list of injuries grew, as Andrada also left the field. Cameras caught the player with tears on his face and ice on his thigh.Both players had been includ
  
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• 📋 São Paulo and Internacional named for BR-26 clash

  20-09-2026 00:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 São Paulo and Internacional named for BR-26 clashThe promise is of tension starting at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (19) at MorumBIS.São Paulo and Internacional will face off in Matchday 28 of the 2026 Brasileirão. Bruno Arleu de Araújo (RJ) will referee the match. SporTV and Premiere will broadcast it. 
  Standings situation 📊Tricolor currently sit 11th with 33 points.They have won two of their last three matches.At home,
  
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• 📋 São Paulo and Internacional line up for BR-26 clash

  20-09-2026 00:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 São Paulo and Internacional line up for BR-26 clashThe promise is of tension starting at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (19) at MorumBIS.São Paulo and Internacional will face each other in Matchday 28 of the 2026 Brasileirão.Bruno Arleu de Araújo (RJ) will be the referee.SporTV and Premiere will broadcast it.
  Table situation 📊With 33 points, Tricolor currently sit 11th.They have won two of their last three matches.At home, their record i
  
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• 🚨 River without Thiago Almada for opener against Huracán

  20-09-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 River without Thiago Almada for opener against HuracánBad news for River, as Thiago Almada had to leave the field just a few minutes into the match due to injury.In the fifth minute, the Millonarios player asked Ponzio to substitute him because of discomfort in his left leg, so Beltrán took his place.Almada’s absence does not bode well, as for the moment River is trailing Huracán by the narrowest of margins.This article was translated into English by Artifici
  
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• 📋 Vasco and Coritiba named for Brasileirão 2026 clash

  20-09-2026 00:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Vasco and Coritiba named for Brasileirão 2026 clashIt’s Brasileirão night at São Januário.Vasco and Coritiba face off from 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time).A clash valid for Matchday 28 of the competition.Bráulio da Silva Machado (SC) is the referee.Amazon Prime will broadcast it.
  Standings situation 📊Vasco currently sit just inside the relegation zone, in 17th place, with 28 points.They have won two of their last three Brasileirã
  
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• How to watch Celtic vs Rangers live: Old Firm derby start time, stream link

  20-09-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic can grow their Scottish Premiership table lead to eight points when they host Glasgow rivals Rangers at Celtic Park on Sunday morning in the Old Firm derby.One of the most celebrated and feared rivalries in the world hits Scotland for the second time this month following Rangers' blowout win over Celtic in the Scottish League Cup on Sept. 13.That match saw two goals from Dan Neil and another from Kevin Kelsy as Rangers reached the semifinal stage and a meeting with Aberdeen.Martin O'Neill
  
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• NSL Week 21 results: Montréal Roses stay top but there’s no room for error as playoffs approach

  20-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NSL Week 21 results: Montréal Roses stay top but there’s no room for error as playoffs approachMontréal Roses managed to keep their hold on top of the Northern Super League (NSL) table, while the teams below them are making sure they cannot get too comfortable. Toronto climbed into second after a dramatic late comeback against Montréal, while Calgary kept rolling and stretched their unbeaten run to six games. Meanwhile, Vancouver has turned things around by jumping bac
  
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• London City Lionesses: Jana Fernández is helping to build the rising WSL club’s next exciting chapter

  20-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  London City Lionesses: Jana Fernández is helping to build the rising WSL club’s next exciting chapterAfter arriving from Barcelona looking for a new chapter, Jana Fernández is helping shape London City Lionesses’ next one.Fernández spent more than a decade at Barcelona. She joined the academy at 12, came through La Masia and eventually made her first team debut as a teenager. By the time she left in 2025, she had won five league titles and three Champions League
  
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• ‘You always have a choice’: Tessel Middag speaks out against Saudi Arabia’s influence on football

  20-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘You always have a choice’: Tessel Middag speaks out against Saudi Arabia’s influence on footballFormer Netherlands international Tessel Middag spoke to De Volkskrant journalist Dirk Jacob Nieuwboer about the growing influence of Saudi Arabian oil money on football, the human rights concerns surrounding the country and the difficult choices facing players offered lucrative contracts.The 33-year-old midfielder, who has played for Ajax, Manchester City, West Ham United and Fioren
  
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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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• Raphinha Gets A Perfect 10 | Barcelona Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Sevilla

  19-09-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha Gets A Perfect 10 | Barcelona Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs SevillaBarcelona faced off against Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a positive result on the road in La Liga. The Catalan club made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 19th minute when Youssouf Fofana found the back of the net. However, Raphinha doubled his side’s advantage just three minutes later as the two sides went
  
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• Arsenal may move for Endrick in January - Sunday's gossip

  19-09-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal interested in struggling Endrick, Liverpool insist on keeping Wirtz, and Barcelona may launch a huge offer for Haaland.Arsenal are keen on a January move for Brazil and Real Madrid forward Endrick. Concerns are growing over the 20-year-old's game time in the Spanish capital. (Teamtalk)Liverpool are expecting offers for German midfielder Florian Wirtz in January. They have no intention to let the 23-year-old leave. (Football Insider)Barcelona are still interested in Manchester City forwar
  
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• Gvardiol signals return to best at left-back for Man City

  19-09-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josko Gvardiol still ranks as the second most expensive defender of all time [Getty Images]Josko Gvardiol appears to be returning towards his best by helping Manchester City to an impressive start to the new campaign after his previous season was disrupted by a serious injury.Following a 3-0 Community Shield defeat by Arsenal in August, City have recovered to win six straight games in all competitions and the Croatian has been part of a defence that has conceded just twice in their opening four
  
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• Carrick has faith in VAR despite derby error

  19-09-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The VAR failed to spot Enzo Fernandez (left, on ground) in an offside position and clearly interfering with play as Manchester City scored their winning goal at Manchester United [Getty Images]Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says he still has faith in the video assistant referee - but added that the apology for the error that led to their defeat in the Manchester derby does not mean much.Referee's body Pro Ref issued a formal apology to United within three hours of the end of Manche
  
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