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• Nottingham Forest 0-0 Tottenham: What Glasner said

  05-09-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It feels we lost two points today because I watched a few situations back and I think the goal must stand. It's not clear and obvious. We have a briefing before the season that the VAR threshold should be high again when VAR intervenes and I think it was not clear and obvious."For me it is a clear penalty when Neco Williams gets fouled because [Mohammed] Kudus doesn't even jump into the ball and when this situation happens
  
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• 🚨Confirmed XIs: Inter seek to stay on a roll v Udinese

  14-09-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed XIs: Inter seek to stay on a roll v UdineseThe Giuseppe Meazza Stadium dresses up for a grand occasion this Monday, September 14 (15:45) to bring Matchday 4 of Serie A to a close. Inter Milan arrive full of confidence after pulling off an epic 3-2 comeback against Napoli, with a brace from Lautaro Martínez and a goal from Marcus Thuram. Simone Inzaghi’s men are looking to secure three key points at home to stay firmly near the top of the table.
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• 🚨XIs in: clash of contrasts between Villarreal and Betis

  14-09-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨XIs in: clash of contrasts between Villarreal and BetisEstadio de la Cerámica bears witness to a clash shaped by opposite realities in LaLiga EA Sports. Iñigo Pérez’s Villarreal come into it reeling after a heartbreaking 2-3 defeat to Deportivo La Coruña, with Aubameyang scoring the decisive goal. Sitting 18th in the standings, the Yellow Submarine urgently need all three points to climb out of the relegation zone.
  Meanwhile, Manuel Pellegrini’s R
  
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• Roma striker continues incredible form with latest goal at Torino 💪

  14-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma striker continues incredible form with latest goal at Torino 💪Is there a striker in the world in better form than Donyell Malen right now?Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé might have claims but Roma's star man just cannot stop scoring. 
  The Dutchman broke the deadlock for Gian Piero Gasperini's five minutes before the break at Torino for his sixth of the Serie A season already. It moves him two clear already at the top of the scoring charts, and makes it 20 for
  
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• It's happening, Unwanted Liverpool double-deal now looks certain

  14-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's happening, Unwanted Liverpool double-deal now looks certainLiverpool can't escape it. A double deal now looks certain to happen and it's exactly what the Reds didn't want.Liverpool thought they'd solved a few problems in the last two transfer windows. They've spent well over half a billion, after all, reshaping the squad into something that would supposedly carry the club forward.It has not worked out that way.Instead, Liverpool lack depth and quality in several areas. The Reds know full we
  
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• Malen matches Totti feat with opening goal in Torino vs. Roma

  14-09-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen matches Totti feat with opening goal in Torino vs. RomaDonyell Malen extended his lead at the top of the Serie A top scorer charts with his opening goal in Monday evening’s match between Torino and Roma, and in doing so, became the first player since the legendary Francesco Totti to score six or more goals within the first four league matches of the season.Three Serie A matches are taking place on Monday evening, including Como vs. Parma and Inter vs. Udinese. You can follow the acti
  
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• 🏆 UEFA revamps European qualifiers in Champions League style

  14-09-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 UEFA revamps European qualifiers in Champions League styleInternational football is set for a historic revolution. UEFA will ratify in Thessaloniki the adoption of the Swiss format — the same one implemented in the club Champions League — for the Nations League and the qualifiers for World Cups and European Championships starting in 2028, as confirmed by AS.A league of 36 national teamsThe new system will replace the traditional groups with a league of 36 national teams. Ea
  
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• Report: Newcastle United pushing to hijack move for £51m-rated forward linked with Sunderland

  14-09-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United pushing to hijack move for £51m-rated forward linked with SunderlandNewcastle United tracking Geny Catamo as January transfer interest buildsNewcastle United are among a cluster of Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on Geny Catamo ahead of the January window, with TeamTalk reporting fresh movement around the Sporting CP winger’s situation.Catamo, 25, has already featured prominently in recruitment discussions in England and there is a growing sense that
  
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• Gillingham players must 'empty tanks' - Ainsworth

  14-09-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth says he wants his players to follow the example of tireless midfielder Robbie McKenzie.The 27-year-old former Hull player remains a key cog in the centre of the park for the Gills, and is closing in on 250 appearances for the club."We've had chats, me and Robbie, and I'm loving seeing the way he's playing at the moment," Ainsworth told BBC Radio Kent."He's coming off because he's got nothing left. That's what I want all my players to do, empty the tanks."That'
  
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• English refereeing line-up confirmed for Milan vs. Benfica Europa League clash

  14-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  English refereeing line-up confirmed for Milan vs. Benfica Europa League clashMilan get their 2026-27 Europa League campaign later this week, and it has recently been confirmed that an English officiating team led by Australian Jarred Gillet will be in charge for the upcoming clash against Portuguese giants Benfica.Refereeing line-up confirmed for Milan vs. BenficaMilan will be in action against Benfica at 20.00 BST on Wednesday evening at their home venue in San Siro. This will be Ruben Amorim&
  
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• Palace frustrate Arsenal women as familiar problem returns

  14-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palace frustrate Arsenal women as familiar problem returnsArsenal had 30 shots and nine on target but were held 0-0 by Crystal Palace, leaving Renée Slegers with plenty to address before Manchester United.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesArsenal’s first home game ended in frustration with a 0-0 draw, as a former Arsenal goalkeeper thwarted attack after attack to keep a clean sheet. The statistics say it all: 30 shots, nine on target and no goals.Renée Slegers made three chang
  
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• No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials

  14-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland's goal gave 10-man Manchester City victory at Manchester United on Sunday [Getty Images]The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, have not been appointed for this weekend's Premier League games.The decision was made by the Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref's chief refereeing officer Howard Webb and the management team.It follows Pro Ref admitting to an "error of judgement" in awarding Erling Haaland's winning go
  
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• 🎧 Toffees Unwrapped - George, Keane or Alcaraz up top?

  14-09-2026 19:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who would step into Everton's number nine role if Thierno Barry gets injured between now and the January transfer window?That's the question BBC Radio Merseyside's Phil Munns and Giulia Bould have been debating after the striker had the Toffees' best chances in the goalless draw at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium."You're going to disagree with me but I'm going to go with Tyrique George," said Bould. "I don't think there is a good answer and I'm glad I'm not David Moyes!"I just wonder if he could be th
  
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• Lampard 'gone by end of October' or 'nothing to worry about'? Fans on league start

  14-09-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Coventry's difficult start to the season and whether Frank Lampard's team is being written off too soon.Here are some of your comments:Ian: The concerning thing is the impact of the tough fixtures on confidence, exacerbated by recruitment not focusing on players with any Premier League experience. While over a season the fixtures will even out, the harm done by playing the current top four in the league so soon cannot be underestimated.Alan: If we we
  
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• Bompastor thrilled with Chelsea’s reaction against Manchester United

  14-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bompastor thrilled with Chelsea’s reaction against Manchester UnitedChelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor was thrilled to see her side record a 5-0 victory over Manchester United in Leigh on Sunday afternoon.Five different players got their names on the scoresheet as The Blues bounced back from a 1-1 opening day draw with Aston Villa.When speaking to the media after the match, Chelsea boss Bompastor was thrilled to have watched her side bounce back to winning ways.“I think in this game,
  
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• Devine to leave Glentoran after two and a half years

  14-09-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Glentoran manager Declan Devine is set to leave the club amid the east Belfast outfit's poor start to the Irish Premiership season.An agreement over his departure was reached on Monday with the Glens winless in their past three league games and sat eighth in the table with seven points from their opening six fixtures. Devine's last game in charge was a frustrating 1-1 draw with Bangor at the Oval on Saturday and the full-time whistle was met by a chorus of boos from the home faithful.Former Glen
  
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• Juventus, Milan & Napoli are confusing everyone, De Zerbi needs to watch Serie A

  14-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus, Milan & Napoli are confusing everyone, De Zerbi needs to watch Serie ALorenzo Bettoni and Giancarlo Rinaldi look back on an action-packed weekend in Serie A, discussing some of the major talking points from the latest round of fixtures.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channel.REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Vasilije Adzic of US Sassuolo celebrates winning the match against Juventus with his teammates Jay Idzes and Nemanja Matic d
  
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• Burnley boss Hayen 'grateful' to Haverfordwest

  14-09-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicky Hayen had managed Waasland-Beveren in the Belgian Pro League prior to his appointment by Haverfordwest [Getty Images]Burnley head coach Nicky Hayen has spoken of his gratitude to Cymru Premier club Haverfordwest County, where he spent sixth months in charge.The 46-year-old Belgian was County chairman Rob Edwards' surprise appointment when he took over in December 2021.Hayen returned to Wales twice last week as his struggling Championship side faced Wrexham and Swansea and remains friends w
  
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• Blackburn's Afolayan says club needs fans' backing

  14-09-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers striker Dapo Afolayan says the club needs the fans' backing after he scored twice in the 3-1 Championship victory over Millwall.The former St Pauli striker's double, either side of half-time, was watched by controversial co-owner Balaji Rao.It was the first time a member of the Venky's ownership group had attended a game at Ewood Park since 2018.His attendance sparked chants against the club's ownership inside the ground by home supporters during the game."I'm not going to sit h
  
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• Too reliant on Fernandes?

  14-09-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bruno Fernandes won the PFA and Football Writers' Player of the Year awards last season for an outstanding campaign when he scored nine goals and claimed a Premier League record 22 assists.So far this season, he has scored three times and has one assist. The goals record is good, but the assists are not. More importantly, his overall impact seems to have dipped.Some observers felt he looked tired against Manchester City, which only heightened questions around his involvement agains
  
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• Wimbledon boss Jackson hails on-loan keeper Bursik

  14-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson said goalkeeper Josef Bursik "answered all the questions" posed of him in the 1-0 win over Doncaster.Bursik, 26, arrived on loan from Portsmouth on transfer deadline day and has kept clean sheets in his first two matches for the Dons."They [Doncaster] are probably wondering how they haven't scored a goal," Jackson told BBC Radio London."The reason they haven't scored is because we put our bodies on the line, we made blocks when we needed to, our goalkeeper's ma
  
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• Does derby semi add 'more spice' or simply 'nice for fans'?

  14-09-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Gray and Wouter Vrancken's reaction to Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian being drawn together in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final could hardly be more contrasting. For Gray, a veteran of Edinburgh derbies as a player and head coach, not forgetting his winning goal for Hibs in the 2016 Scottish Cup final against Rangers, it is "a brilliant opportunity" and one that has "a bit more spice to it" because of the opposition.For Vrancken, who joined Hearts from his hometown club of Sint-Truiden
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur interested in move for 19-year-old defender

  14-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur interested in move for 19-year-old defenderTottenham Join Arthur Dias Transfer Race as Brazil Call-Up Elevates Defensive ProspectTottenham Hotspur are among the clubs closely watching Arthur Dias, the 19-year-old Athletico Paranaense defender whose rapid rise has now been recognised on the international stage. According to TeamTalk, Spurs have tracked the left-footed centre-back for some time, and his latest step forward, a senior Brazil call-up, has only intensified at
  
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• Gasperini on Roma forced changes and Malen realisation

  14-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini on Roma forced changes and Malen realisationGian Piero Gasperini explains his Roma changes for the trip to Torino and looks back fondly on the Donyell Malen debut here. ‘I realised we’d picked a great player!’It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Como-Parma and Inter-Udinese on the Liveblog.LECCE, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Head coach of AS Roma Gian Piero
  
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• Lampard 'gone by end of October' or 'nothing to worry about'? - fans on league start

  14-09-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Coventry's difficult start to the season and whether Frank Lampard's team is being written off too soon.Here are some of your comments:Ian: The concerning thing is the impact of the tough fixtures on confidence, exacerbated by recruitment not focusing on players with any Premier League experience. While over a season the fixtures will even out, the harm done by playing the current top four in the league so soon cannot be underestimated.Alan: If we we
  
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• De Zerbi on team fitness, Richarlison and Carabao Cup ambition

  14-09-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham boss Robert de Zerbi has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Liverpool at Anfield (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Midfielder Sandro Tonali will miss the game after he "felt a knock", while Pedro Porro remains unavailable. However, fellow defender Destiny Udogie is fit.De Zerbi said "the situation is the same" regarding Richarlison, who was left out of the 25-man Premier League squad and will not be availab
  
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• Real Madrid youngster’s agent shuts down January exit rumours: ‘Everything being said is completely false’

  14-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youngster’s agent shuts down January exit rumours: ‘Everything being said is completely false’Endrick’s future at Real Madrid has been the subject of growing speculation, with questions continuing to surround the Brazilian forward’s role at the Santiago Bernabeu.After all, the 20-year-old centre-forward finds himself behind Kylian Mbappe and summer signing Carlos Espi in the pecking order under Jose Mourinho.While he can also play on the right flank, the
  
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• O'Neil promises to 'give it our best go' in cup competitions

  14-09-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich Town boss Gary O'Neil is looking for his players to "use the energy of Portman Road under the lights" when they come face-to-face with Premier League champions Arsenal in the Carabao Cup third round.The Tractor Boys have taken two wins and six points from their first four games back in the Premier League, with O'Neil praising the "fantastic character" in his squad after their 3-2 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.He is now looking for his side to go toe-to-toe with Mikel
  
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• Mbappé brace sends Real Madrid level with Barcelona

  14-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé brace sends Real Madrid level with BarcelonaReal Madrid closed out matchday five of La Liga with a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice against Rayo goalkeeper Emil Audero. The victory moved Real Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of the standings.How Los Blancos Ran Away With ItMbappé opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 14th minute after Florian Lejeune fouled Alvaro Carreras in the ar
  
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• 🚨Awaiting confirmation: Argentina to play 3 friendlies at home

  14-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Awaiting confirmation: Argentina to play 3 friendlies at homeThe Argentina National Team officially confirmed the staging of three friendly matches on home soil in the coming weeks. The 'Albiceleste' will reunite with its fans in a run of international fixtures that will help fine-tune tactical details ahead of its next official commitments.Start of the tour in CórdobaThe first match for the Albiceleste squad will take place next September 30 in the province of Córdoba, wh
  
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