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• Rangers flip narrative as McInnes makes mark

  20-09-2026 17:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "I like putting my name to this team at the minute," Rangers manager Derek McInnes said after a second Old Firm derby win in a week.That is hardly surprising, given the Rangers side that won 1-0 at Celtic Park in the league after last Sunday's 3-0 win at Ibrox in the League Cup is starting to look like a team built in McInnes' image.A sluggish start to the campaign resulted in humiliating exits from the Europa League and Conference League and raised alarm bells among Rangers fans as they fell of
  
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• Pocognoli Facetime helps Miller over summer of discontent

  21-09-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool is a long way from Boston and Miami. Three thousand, one hundred and ninety six miles separate Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium and the home of the New England Patriots, the venue that hosted Scotland's World Cup opener in June.On a chill evening on the banks of the Mersey on 31 March, the distance to that game against Haiti fewer than three months later will have been starting to brew for Lennon Miller.The Udinese midfielder was part of Steve Clarke's squad that took on Japan at Hampd
  
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• Real Madrid summer arrival set to compete with megastar for starting spot

  21-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid summer arrival set to compete with megastar for starting spotIt has not been the easiest of starts for Yan Diomande at Real Madrid. Signed from RB Leipzig in a club-record deal worth €140 million, including add-ons, the Ivory Coast international has been eased into action by Jose Mourinho.The 19-year-old winger had been drip-fed minutes until last week when he started back-to-back games against Rayo Vallecano and Elche, before dropping to the bench for the derby.But, having impr
  
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• Manager Fowler departs struggling Flint

  21-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flint Town United have sacked manager Lee Fowler following a winless start to the Cymru Premier season.The former Coventry City, Huddersfield Town and Wrexham midfielder was appointed manager of The Silkmen in June 2022.After suffering relegation from the Cymru Premier in his first season in charge, Fowler secured an instant return to the top-flight the following season.He led the club to the Welsh Cup final last season, losing 3-0 to Caernarfon Town at Newport's Rodney Parade."The decision to c
  
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• Man United dealt another injury blow in Fulham draw

  21-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United dealt another injury blow in Fulham drawMarcus Rashford Injury Concern Grows After Manchester United Draw With FulhamManchester United have another problem to manage, and this one could stretch beyond club level. Marcus Rashford is now a serious doubt for England’s upcoming Nations League fixtures after being forced off in the 1-1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage.Rashford started despite carrying the burden of another difficult week for United, with Michael Carrick making just
  
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• Filipe Luís on Matthis Abline: ‘If the club bought him, it is because they think he has the potential to be one of the best attackers in the world.’

  21-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Filipe Luís on Matthis Abline: ‘If the club bought him, it is because they think he has the potential to be one of the best attackers in the world.’Matthis Abline (23) made his first start since making his move to AS Monaco against RC Lens on Friday night. Whilst the France youth international didn’t get on the scoresheet in the 2-1 win over Les Sang et Or, which sent the Principality club top of Ligue 1 heading into the international break, he nonetheless impressed his
  
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• ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: St. Pölten score nine, Graz remain top and SCR Altach hammer First Vienna

  21-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: St. Pölten score nine, Graz remain top and SCR Altach hammer First ViennaThe seventh week of results in the ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga saw a ten-goal blockbuster unfold at the NV Arena, with Pölten keeping the pressure on SK Sturm Graz at the top of the table. SCR Altach’s Petra Mikulica overtakes Brigitta Pulins as the league’s top goal scorer, and Südburgenland languish at the foot of the table.SKN St. Pölten vs SpG Südbu
  
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• 'We have an abundance of fight, spirit and determination' - Coyle

  21-09-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City captain Lewie Coyle says he was "very proud" of the group's "never say die attitude" after conceding two early goals at St James' Park.Newcastle United, who were 2-0 up within seven minutes of kick-off, ended the Tigers' unbeaten start to the Premier League season, despite Mohamed-Ali Cho pulling a goal back in the 67th minute."It is a tough result to take, especially when you look at the amount of chances we had at the end," Coyle told BBC Radio Humberside. "I'm so proud of the lads f
  
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• How are Scotland squad shaping up for Pocognoli debut?

  21-09-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Billy Gilmour (left) scored for Napoli against Fiorentina [Getty Images]Sometimes luck can be the difference between success and failure as a manager and Sebastien Pocognoli appears to have it with him for his first Scotland squad - at least before a ball is kicked.Scott McTominay was obviously a notable miss from the new head coach's original selection, the 29-year-old Napoli midfielder having to undergo what he described as minor heart surgery that should only keep him sidelined for a few week
  
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• Palmisani rewarded with new Frosinone contract to 2031 after Como heroics

  21-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmisani rewarded with new Frosinone contract to 2031 after Como heroicsFrosinone rewarded Italy Under-21 international goalkeeper Lorenzo Palmisani with a new contract after his heroic performance in the 2-0 victory over Como, increasing Juventus regrets.The shot-stopper was easily Serie A Man of the Match in yesterday’s encounter at the Stadio Benito Stirpe, which inflicted the first defeat of the season on Cesc Fabregas.Palmisani impressed at FrosinoneGENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 12:
  
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• James Garner recalled to England squad ahead of UEFA Nations League matches

  21-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Garner recalled to England squad ahead of UEFA Nations League matchesEverton midfielder James Garner has been recalled to the England squad ahead of the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches.Garner has earned two international caps. He made his debut in a friendly against Uruguay before making his second appearance against Japan, both in March.The 25-year-old recall follows the withdrawal of Arsenal’s Declan Rice, Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer
  
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• Hounsell refuses to be drawn on Wycombe job

  21-09-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wycombe Wanderers host Reading at the weekend [Getty Images]Interim Wycombe Wanderers head coach Tom Hounsell refused to be drawn into a discussion about taking the job on a permanent basis despite making an excellent start in caretaker charge.Hounsell has won all of his three matches since Michael Duff was sacked earlier this month after a poor start to the season.The 30-year-old took his first game in charge in the 3-2 victory at Leyton Orient and the club have gone on to beat Chelsea Under-21
  
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• Report – Hansi Flick’s plan to manage Barcelona’s unusual international break

  21-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Hansi Flick’s plan to manage Barcelona’s unusual international breakFC Barcelona could hardly have asked for a better way to head into such an unusual international break. The Blaugrana secured a 3-1 victory over Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan on Saturday, bringing this stage of the season to a close on a positive note before much of the squad departed for international duty.One of the main questions was how Hansi Flick would manage his team during an internation
  
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• Arsenal youngster picks up injury after senior appearance vs Ipswich Town

  21-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster picks up injury after senior appearance vs Ipswich TownArsenal youngster Marli Salmon has withdrawn from England u18 duty, after picking up an injury.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesArsenal 17-year-old Marli Salmon was set to make his first appearance for the England u18s over the September-October international break, having been selected for a promotion from the u17s.Yet England have now confirmed that Salmon has withdrawn due to injury, with Chelsea’sGabriel Sambou
  
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• Are draws the elephant in the room for Blues?

  21-09-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Shutterstock]The first and most obvious takeaway from Saturday is that I would have taken a point for this game before kick-off, but conceding an equaliser in the last couple of minutes felt like Middlesbrough had managed a smash and grab raid on us.It was great to see Liam Millar get his first goal for Blues; it was a good reward for the way he has played in his first few games. He has really added something to the squad with pace and quick feet.But are draws becoming the elephant in the
  
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• Lens’ Matthieu Udol admits ‘disappointment’ at France squad omission

  21-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lens’ Matthieu Udol admits ‘disappointment’ at France squad omissionMatthieu Udol (30) featured on Zinédine Zidane’s expanded France squad for the upcoming international break, however, he failed to make the final cut. Speaking to Ligue 1 Plusafter RC Lens’ 2-1 defeat to AS Monaco on Friday night, the full-back admitted that he was “disappointed”. Udol, at 30, has never been called up to the France national team. He has endured a career of ups and
  
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• Garner and Gibbs-White called up after five withdrawals from England squad

  21-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, Manchester United duo Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice and Newcastle defender Tino Livramento have pulled out of England's squad for forthcoming Nations League matches.Everton midfielder James Garner and Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White have been called up by manager Thomas Tuchel and will join the squad on Tuesday.Tuchel said on Friday that 26-year-old Gibbs-White, who has six international caps, was close to being i
  
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• David Lynch: Liverpool have found “something special” in defensive signing

  21-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch: Liverpool have found “something special” in defensive signingJérémy Jacquet is giving Liverpool every reason to believe France starts will followSome defenders announce themselves with a tackle. Others do it by making a difficult afternoon feel strangely manageable. Jérémy Jacquet appears capable of both, and that combination is already giving Liverpool something precious: confidence in the moments when a match threatens to escape them.Bournem
  
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• Barcelona legend takes aim at Real Madrid over referee complaints: ‘The most benefited team’

  21-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend takes aim at Real Madrid over referee complaints: ‘The most benefited team’As we approach the first international break of the season, it is perhaps fair to point out that Barcelona have been a class above every other team in LaLiga so far.The Catalans have already gained a six-point lead over Real Madrid, who have been crying foul after their 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby.In a recent interaction, Barcelona legend Carles Rexach offered his thought
  
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• Barcelona legend makes surprise Raphinha Ballon d’Or claim and praises Flick’s squad: ‘They play at a different pace’

  21-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend makes surprise Raphinha Ballon d’Or claim and praises Flick’s squad: ‘They play at a different pace’Barcelona legend Carles Rexach has backed Raphinha to win the Ballon d’Or despite the Brazilian not even making the shortlist for the prestigious individual award.Rexach spent 44 years at Barcelona as a player, including through the youth ranks, and later worked as a coach. His assessment of Raphinha, meanwhile, comes alongside an equally positiv
  
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• 🇧🇷 10 rounds to go: title, Libertadores and relegation chances

  21-09-2026 15:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇧🇷 10 rounds to go: title, Libertadores and relegation chancesThere are 10 rounds left in the 2026 Brasileirão, and the race is INTENSE across every part of the table, from the title battle to survival.Check below the odds for each team according to a study by the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG).Who will be champions? Who will go down? Leave your prediction!Title race 🏆Flamengo: 76.8%Palmeiras: 21.3%Athletico: 1.1%Fluminense: 0.56%Cruzeiro: 0.14%Other tea
  
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• 🎧Season so far and Saints up next

  21-09-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest episode of BBC Radio Solent's Who Needs Mourinho? podcast is out now.Guy Whittingham joins Chris Wise and Andy Moon to look back on the draw with Blackburn and the season overall so far.With Southampton up next after the international break. Who should start in goal in the derby?Listen above or on BBC Sounds here- and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.[BBC]Latest Portsmouth news, analysis and fan views
  
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• Why WAFCON 2026 exposed a much bigger problem in African women’s football

  21-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why WAFCON 2026 exposed a much bigger problem in African women’s footballWith WAFCON now over, it’s clear how little thought, due diligence and care went into the tournament. That applies not just to CAF but also to the Moroccan football federation, which deserves some accountability. Once again, it highlights why the conversation around women’s football and its growth can do the game a disservice.There was a lack of clear information on where to watch the games, sparse crowds
  
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• Suwen Süper Lig: Four rounds in and just one perfect record left

  21-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Suwen Süper Lig: Four rounds in and just one perfect record leftFenerbahçe won 3-0 at Beşiktaş on matchweek four of the Turkish Suwen Süper Lig to stay top with a perfect record, while four clubs sit within a point of each other behind them. The round’s closest finish came in Ankara, where a stoppage-time penalty rescued ABB FOMGET against Trabzonspor.Last weekend left Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş with identical records and their meeting as the first
  
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• Serie A Women’s Cup final: Redondo-inspired Juventus prevail on penalties after dramatic fightback

  21-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Women’s Cup final: Redondo-inspired Juventus prevail on penalties after dramatic fightbackJuventus retained the Serie A Women’s Cup after they got the better of Roma in a dramatic final. Isaac Guerrero’s side mounted an impressive comeback from two goals down before they prevailed in the subsequent penalty shootout.Roma came into the final on the back of an emphatic 7-1 victory over Sassuolo in the semi-finals. Kayleigh van Dooren netted a brace in that resounding win a
  
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• Celtic can't sack manager O'Neill, says Lambert

  21-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin O'Neill leaving Celtic would not surprise Paul Lambert, but the former club captain would be "shocked and disappointed" if the manager was to be sacked.The 74-year-old said he would use the international break to take stock following back-to-back defeats by Rangers.Those Old Firm setbacks came either side of a home loss to Ferencvaros in the Europa League, while there was a shock Champions League collapse to LASK in August, with a 4-0 aggregate lead surrendered."I will reflect on the game
  
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• How is Scotland squad shaping up for Pocognoli debut?

  21-09-2026 15:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Billy Gilmour (left) scored for Napoli against Fiorentina [Getty Images]Sometimes luck can be the difference between success and failure as a manager and Sebastien Pocognoli appears to have it with him for his first Scotland squad - at least before a ball is kicked.Scott McTominay was obviously a notable miss from the new head coach's original selection, the 29-year-old Napoli midfielder having to undergo what he described as minor heart surgery that should only keep him sidelined for a few week
  
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• PSG backed Eupen enjoying strong start to Challenger Pro League season

  21-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG backed Eupen enjoying strong start to Challenger Pro League seasonOver the summer, Eupen were officially brought into the PSG sphere of influence. Eupen have for many years been in partnership with Aspire in Qatar, but this summer the club forged much stronger links with PSG. Just a few days ago, PSG made their acquisition of Eupen official. Three seasons ago, the side were relegated from the Belgian Pro League. Yet this year, under Felice Mazzu, the side from the small German speaking regio
  
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• Serie A coaches and referees discuss new approach to VAR

  21-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A coaches and referees discuss new approach to VARSerie A coaches met with referees today to discuss the new approach to VAR and penalties. ‘I’m satisfied because they clarified the parameters for evaluation,’ noted Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti.It had already been warned before the 2026/27 season kicked off that officials would be focused on making the game flow a lot more than in the past, trying to award fewer free kicks and above all not as many soft penalties.PISA,
  
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• Jake Reeves Interview: “Playing For A Supporter-Owned Club Is Playing For The Fans”

  21-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jake Reeves Interview: “Playing For A Supporter-Owned Club Is Playing For The Fans”Jake Reeves is a Midfielder currently on loan with Barnet in League 2; the 33-year-old is a product of the Tottenham Hotspur academy. In 2009, he moved across to West London to join League 1 Brentford. He made his debut for the Bees in a 4-4 against Huddersfield Town in May 2011. He was part of the team that celebrated promotion to League 1 at the end of the season.The South London-born player went out
  
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