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• PSG make history in Ballon d’Or nominations

  08-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG make history in Ballon d’Or nominationsParis Saint-Germain became the first club to have nine players nominated for the Ballon d’Or in back-to-back years. The nominees for the Ballon d’Or, which will be awarded in Paris on 26th October, were revealed on Tuesday. Of the 30, nine are PSG players, as was the case last season. It coincides with Les Parisiens winning the UEFA Champions League in back-to-back seasons. Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, João Neves, Fabi&a
  
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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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• Werder Bremen celebrate Mitchell Weiser’s magic moment: “Welcome to the Weserstadion, football romantics!”

  19-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder Bremen celebrate Mitchell Weiser’s magic moment: “Welcome to the Weserstadion, football romantics!”Werder Bremen head coach Daniel Thioune spent much of last week discussing resilience. After watching his side overturn a two-goal deficit to defeat FC Augsburg 3-2 on Saturday, the 52-year-old felt entitled to expand the discussion. Werder trailed 1-0 at halftime and fell 2-0 behind when Calvin Brackelmann headed home in the 58th minute.Marco Grüll pulled one back eig
  
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• Stroppa: ‘Venezia results do not reflect performances, we must take chances’

  19-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stroppa: ‘Venezia results do not reflect performances, we must take chances’Giovanni Stroppa concedes Venezia could fire him after zero points from five rounds, but ‘the table does not reflect the performances’ including tonight’s 2-0 defeat to Lazio.It isn’t difficult to see where the problems lie for the Lagunari, who wasted numerous scoring opportunities in the first half, including a John Yeboah penalty parried by Christos Mandas.Notably, there was some te
  
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• Celtic Ready To Revive £9m Bid For Serie A Star: Should The Hoops Return In January?

  19-09-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Ready To Revive £9m Bid For Serie A Star: Should The Hoops Return In January?Celtic could reopen talks for Gvidas Gineitis in January after their summer pursuit collapsed late in the transfer window.Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider reports that the club still want the 22-year-old Lithuanian international, who emerged as their main midfield target. Celtic reportedly pushed with a £9m proposal, but Torino valued Gineitis closer to £13m, leaving the sides unable to a
  
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• Gattuso: ‘Lazio were very lucky, but I wouldn’t be here without trouble’

  19-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gattuso: ‘Lazio were very lucky, but I wouldn’t be here without trouble’Gennaro Gattuso admits Lazio were ‘very, very lucky’ in their 2-0 win away to Venezia, but after making club history, the coach reveals he ‘would never have come here if there wasn’t all this trouble.’Enthusiasm around the Aquile was so limited going into the summer, especially with the ultras boycotting home games and crashing out of the Coppa Italia in the first round.Yet the
  
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• Exclusive: Liverpool continue to scout striker, he's scored again

  19-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Liverpool continue to scout striker, he's scored againLiverpool are continuing to scout and watch one of the best young strikers in Europe. He's only gone and scored again.Anfield Watch understands that Liverpool are carefully watching Paris Brunner. The AS Monaco striker has come alive this season and the Reds want to make sure they're near the front of the queue.Brunner had a difficult campaign in 2025/26, only appearing in seven fixtures for his side. No goals came with those appea
  
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• £42m Everton Star Could Leave On Loan In January: Is It The Right Decision?

  19-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £42m Everton Star Could Leave On Loan In January: Is It The Right Decision?Everton could sanction a loan move for 20-year-old Tyler Dibling in January, despite his recent Carabao Cup display against Wolves.Football Insider reported on September 17 that Everton expect to consider loan offers for Dibling when the January window opens. Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told the outlet that the winger sits outside David Moyes’ long-term plans, Brown believes regular footbal
  
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• Brazil's new 9️⃣? Raphinha hits another hat-trick for Barcelona

  19-09-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil's new 9️⃣? Raphinha hits another hat-trick for BarcelonaThis isn’t “old” news.Raphinha delivered ANOTHER hat-trick in a Barcelona shirt.This time, the feat came this Saturday (19).He scored ALL of Barça’s goals in the 3-1 win over Sevilla right at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.One with his right foot, one with his head, and another with his left.He now has TWELVE in La Liga after seven matchdays — he’s the outright t
  
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• Brazil's new 9️⃣? Raphinha bags another hat-trick for Barcelona

  19-09-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil's new 9️⃣? Raphinha bags another hat-trick for BarcelonaIt’s not “old” news.Raphinha bagged ANOTHER hat-trick in a Barcelona shirt.This time, the feat came this Saturday (19).He scored ALL of Barça’s goals in the 3-1 win over Sevilla right at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.One with his right foot, one with his head, and another with his left.He now has TWELVE in La Liga after just seven matchdays — he’s the outright t
  
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• Raphinha 10, Yamal 9 | Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona: Player Ratings

  19-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha 10, Yamal 9 | Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona: Player RatingsBarcelona did not have it easy against a spirited Sevilla last night, and the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan made sure that the Catalans were made to suffer for every bout of possession.For the first time this season, Barcelona entered half-time on level terms and deservedly so as Sevilla put in a stellar show. However, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal took matters into their own hands after the break and scored two goals with ease.The win takes Barcel
  
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• Chelsea secure back-to-back wins with victory over Birmingham City

  19-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea secure back-to-back wins with victory over Birmingham CityChelsea made it back-to-back wins in the Barclays Women’s Super League after beating Birmingham City 2-0 at Stamford Bridge this afternoon. Goals from Lexi Potter and Melvine Malard helped secure the three points for The Blues in front of 4,793 fans at Stamford Bridge.Inside the opening five minutes, the hosts registered attempts on goal from Veerle Buurman and Keira Walsh. Potter opened the afternoon’s scoring wi
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 4-0 Rennes: Les Gones dismantle Les Rouges et Noirs to maintain unbeaten start

  19-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 4-0 Rennes: Les Gones dismantle Les Rouges et Noirs to maintain unbeaten startRound 5, Ligue 1 McDonald’s, 19/09/26With both teams unbeaten in Ligue 1 before the match at the Groupama Stadium, Lyon and Rennes were hoping to maintain momentum in what could be a wide-open title race. It was OL that would maintain their momentum with a comprehensive 4-0 victory thanks to a brace from Nuamah, and goals from Tolisso and Athekame. The match:Despite early pressure from Les R
  
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• Rangers Handed Bargain Transfer Boost After Ibrox Hero Shines: Should They Trigger The Option?

  19-09-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Handed Bargain Transfer Boost After Ibrox Hero Shines: Should They Trigger The Option?Rangers reportedly hold an exclusive, pre-agreed option to sign James Penrice permanently from AEK Athens for a fee in the low six figures. The Daily Record first reported the clause, which gives the Ibrox board until next summer to activate the agreement.Penrice joined on loan after a short spell in Greece, yet he has settled quickly under Derek McInnes, who coached him at Hearts. His debut against St
  
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• A Coventry win 25 years in the making

  19-09-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jay Dasilva's goal was Coventry's first since Mustapha Hadji netted in a 3-2 defeat by Aston Villa on 5 May 2001[PA Media]Hear'Say were top of the pops, a mobile phone game called 'Snake' was all the rage and Tony Blair was Prime Minister.Wind the clock back to April 2001 and things looked rather different.It was also the last time Coventry City tasted victory in English football's top flight.That came courtesy of a 1-0 win over Sunderland - John Hartson heading in the winner for Gordon Strachan
  
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• 👑 Raphinha smashes second hat-trick in a week amid 26/27 rebrand

  19-09-2026 22:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👑 Raphinha smashes second hat-trick in a week amid 26/27 rebrandIf you were wondering whether Barcelona would come good on their away day against Sevilla, wonder no more, and the Blaugrana have Raphinha to thank for it.
  On a night where many wondered if Los Nervionenses had what it took to slow down the Blaugrana train driven by Hansi Flick, the 29-year-old Brazilian dispelled any notions that the Spanish giants would switch off the express track.A first goal of the night from Raphinha,
  
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• Serie A | Venezia 0-2 Lazio: Mandas heroics put Aquile joint top

  19-09-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Venezia 0-2 Lazio: Mandas heroics put Aquile joint topLazio are joint top of the table with Roma and Inter after Mattia Zaccagni and Tijjani Noslin secured victory over Venezia, but Christos Mandas was decisive saving more than just a penalty.The Biancocelesti lost their 100 per cent Serie A record in a 2-2 draw with Milan, missing Nicolò Rovella, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Adam Marusic and Patric, while Danilho Doekhi returned to the bench with a protective cast after a fracture in h
  
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• Andoni Iraola drops massive hint about Liverpool's next signing

  19-09-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola drops massive hint about Liverpool's next signingRonald Araujo has been a revelation since his arrival in Merseyside, and the Uruguayan has established himself already. Although initially signed as a central defender Araujo has already made a compelling case to become the club's first choice right-back, at least until Conor Bradley returns to full fitness.The 27-year-old had been Barcelona's captain but came to Liverpool on loan looking for a fresh start, and he may well have found
  
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• 📋 Remo and Santos named for Mangueirão clash in BR-26

  19-09-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Remo and Santos named for Mangueirão clash in BR-26It’s Brasileirão Saturday (19) at Mangueirão.Remo and Santos face off starting at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time).The match is valid for Round 28 of the competition. Wilton Pereira Sampaio (GO) will referee the game.Broadcast on Premiere. 
  Table situation 📊Leão are on a nine-match winless run — including the two games against Santos in the Copa do Brasil.They are second from bottom
  
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• Samuel leaves Spartans after investigation

  19-09-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Head coach Douglas Samuel has left Spartans "following an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct", the Scottish League 2 club have announced.Samuel went on extended leave on 6 September.Spartans said they would not be making any further comment and confirmed Paul Thomson will continue as interim head coach.The Ainslie Park club lost 3-0 at Dumbarton on Saturday and are third in League 2. Spartans next play Gala in Tuesday's Challenge Cup match.
  
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• Olid's Man Utd take big step forward after 'intense week'

  19-09-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United lost their opening two matches of the season [Getty Images]A week ago, the picture for Manchester United looked a lot bleaker than it did at the full-time whistle on Saturday.Regardless of the stoppage-time equaliser they conceded at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, United's performance marked a major sign of progress.Defeats in their opening two matches, including a 5-0 thrashing by Chelsea, meant the list of questions for new manager Eva Olid seemed endless.United were disorganise
  
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• Liverpool Are In Talks With The Agent Of This Ligue 1 Midfielder: What Will He Bring To Anfield?

  19-09-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are In Talks With The Agent Of This Ligue 1 Midfielder: What Will He Bring To Anfield?In a recent interview with Football Insider, former Manchester United scout Mick Brown mentioned that Liverpool are in talks with the agent of Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. Brown said,“Lamine Camara is a name that has been discussed behind the scenes.“Liverpool will be keeping an eye on how he gets on for Monaco, but there is definitely a deal to be done as we saw when he nearly joined
  
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• René Wagner addresses Cologne’s familiar set-piece problems after frustrating Bundesliga defeat

  19-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  René Wagner addresses Cologne’s familiar set-piece problems after frustrating Bundesliga defeatCologne head coach René Wagner cut a frustrated figure after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat away at Hamburger SV, lamenting a performance that produced enough chances to win but ultimately yielded nothing. Cologne controlled long stretches at the Volksparkstadion, finished with 68 percent possession and registered 18 shots. A dominant first half nevertheless yielded no goals.Nicolas Ca
  
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• San Siro celebrates Centenary, with hope for new stadium in 2030

  19-09-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  San Siro celebrates Centenary, with hope for new stadium in 2030It is precisely 100 years ago today that the iconic San Siro stadium was inaugurated, and with a new arena planned in the same area, it’s important to remember how much it has already changed.The area of Milan is called San Siro, and that was therefore also the name of the stadium when it was first opened on September 19, 1926.La Scala del Calcio was renamed the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in 1980, after the player who wore both th
  
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• Arsenal announce victory in race for Liverpool wonderkid

  19-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal announce victory in race for Liverpool wonderkidLiverpool's academy has earned a reputation as one of the very best in the country. The Reds are known for developing local talent, but in recent years they have adopted an approach of signing the very best youngsters from around Europe.The additions of Rio Ngumoha, Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Trey Nyoni are just some examples of the Anfield outlet signing highly rated academy prospects.The pathway to first team football at Liverpool is something th
  
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• Manchester United Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Bundesliga Playmaker: One For The Future?

  19-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Bundesliga Playmaker: One For The Future?In a recent report, Fussball News revealed that Manchester United are locked in a three-way battle for Bayer 04 Leverkusen playmaker Ibrahim Maza. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils would have to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City in the race to land the Algerian youngster next year.Maza’s Impressive Start To This Premier LeagueMaza enjoyed a good run of form at the German club
  
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