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• Real Madrid defender returns to training with a huge challenge ahead of him

  11-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender returns to training with a huge challenge ahead of himAccording to MARCA, Raul Asencio has returned to first-team training as he attempts to rebuild his position at Real Madrid after a difficult few months.The centre-back has returned to group training after an eventful pre-season affected by two injuries and a series of off-field issues, with a difficult task ahead of him.Asencio currently sits last in the centre-back pecking order, behind Dean Huijsen, Ibrahima Konate and
  
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• Spalletti recovers two key Juventus players but injury crisis still a burden

  15-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti recovers two key Juventus players but injury crisis still a burdenJuventus find themselves in a minor crisis of injuries and results in the early stages of the 2026-27 season, but Luciano Spalletti will be pleased to have welcomed both Andrea Cambiaso and Weston McKennie back to first-team training following Sunday’s disappointing loss to Sassuolo.McKennie and Cambiaso back in training with JuventusThe Bianconeri began the 2026-27 season with back-to-back victories over Frosinone
  
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• John Terry reveals what Chelsea must do to reach next level after Hull setback

  15-09-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Chelsea skipper John Terry believes getting back to basic will help Xabi Alonso’s reshaped squad push forward this season.Encouraging signs have emerged under Alonso since his summer appointment, with the Blues bouncing back from a spirited defeat against champions Arsenal with a 6-3 victory over Leeds in the Carabao Cup.However, Chelsea were subsequently held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Hull at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Morgan Rogers, a costly arrival from Aston Villa, scored ea
  
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• Barcelona’s failed move for La Liga youngster has turned into an unexpected win for Hansi Flick

  15-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s failed move for La Liga youngster has turned into an unexpected win for Hansi FlickBarcelona could have entered the season with Jorge Salinas competing for the left-back position. Instead, a failed summer deal has helped Hansi Flick uncover one of the more unexpected success stories in his squad.Barça identified Salinas as a promising option at Racing Santander and explored a deal with the newly promoted club through his agent, Jorge Mendes. The two sides, though, w
  
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• 2 Arsenal players make Teams of the Week for Sunderland win

  15-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 Arsenal players make Teams of the Week for Sunderland winTwo Arsenal defenders feature in the various Teams of the Week following Saturday’s win away to Sunderland.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesArsenal won a tough game away at Sunderland on Saturday, and the performance didn’t particularly lend itself to individual awards.Of the two goalscorers, one was second-half substitute Bruno Guimaraes, and the other was Bukayo Saka from the penalty spot after a relatively middling perform
  
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• 🇲🇦 Abde: The shirt wasn't political or disrespectful to Morocco

  15-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇲🇦 Abde: The shirt wasn't political or disrespectful to MoroccoAbde, Real Betis’s Moroccan winger, has defended himself against the criticism he received in his country for wearing a shirt in support of Ceuta in the minutes before his team’s latest match against Villarreal.The international player wore a shirt with the slogan “We are all caballas,” like the rest of the players who took part in the match held at La Cerámica stadium. “Traitor&rd
  
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• 'He was someone I looked up to and adored'

  15-09-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former West Ham United goalkeepers Rob Green and Jimmy Walker have been sharing their memories of Ludek Miklosko.Hammers legend Miklosko, who made almost 400 appearances for the club between 1990 and 1998 and later returned as a goalkeeper coach, died on Monday, aged 64.Listen to Rob and Jimmy's tributes above or on BBC Sounds here.
  
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• Real Madrid teenage summer signing will have to wait for his first-team debut

  15-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid teenage summer signing will have to wait for his first-team debutReal Madrid signed Sergio Martinez from Racing Santander in the summer as one of their low cost-high potential moves in midfield.The initial idea was for the 19-year-old midfield prospect to be part of the Castilla side and adapt, eventually earning a promotion to the first team and a regular role under Jose Mourinho.His initial training sessions, however, won over the manager and the coach began dreaming of handing the
  
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• Midfielder confirms Liverpool exit with social media statement

  15-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder confirms Liverpool exit with social media statementJames Balagizi Leaves Liverpool as Midfielder Confirms Anfield ExitJames Balagizi has confirmed his Liverpool exit, bringing an 11-year association with the club to a close. The 22-year-old midfielder announced the news in an emotional social media message, ending a long spell that began in the academy and never quite reached the first-team breakthrough many once thought possible.Balagizi arrived at Liverpool as a boy and leaves as a
  
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• Rangers buoyant but 'true test' to come - Arfield

  15-09-2026 13:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Scott Arfield believes former club Rangers are "right in there now" after a difficult start to the season - but still face a "true test" this weekend.Sunday's 3-0 League Cup last-eight triumph over Celtic extended Rangers' winning run to five in all competitions, the first four of which were all narrow victories.Next, Derek McInnes' men travel to face Martin O'Neill's side in the Premiership on Sunday, with the defending champions up against Fenerbahce in Thursday's Europa League match firs
  
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• Inter have Martinez concerns after back-to-back Real Madrid and Udinese errors

  15-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter have Martinez concerns after back-to-back Real Madrid and Udinese errorsInter maintained their perfect start to the 2026-27 Serie A season with a 5-3 win over Udinese in San Siro on Monday evening, but there are growing concerns regarding goalkeeper Josep Martinez, who has made high-profile errors in his last two Nerazzurri outings.Martinez concerns after back-to-back errors for InterThis is Martinez’s first season as Inter’s outright no.1. He joined the club from Genoa in 2024
  
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• Flick talks Lamine, Gavi, Balde, Ballon d’Or ahead of Barcelona vs Racing Club

  15-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick talks Lamine, Gavi, Balde, Ballon d’Or ahead of Barcelona vs Racing ClubHansi Flick has given Lamine Yamal his strongest possible backing in the Ballon d’Or race, with the Barcelona manager making clear that he has no issue with his young star publicly targeting the prize.Yamal has openly stated his ambition to win the individual award, and Flick believes that self-belief is helping fuel the winger’s outstanding form. The Barça boss also stressed that collective ho
  
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• Why has Dino Toppmöller been sacked by RC Lens?

  15-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why has Dino Toppmöller been sacked by RC Lens?The news came as a real blow. Barely three months after taking over from Pierre Sage as manager of RC Lens, Dino Toppmöller is reportedly on the verge of being sacked. This decision by the club’s board inevitably raises questions, given that the German manager has only been in charge of six matches this season – one of which led to victory for Les Sang et Or in the Trophée des Champions and another to a stunning win in t
  
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• Southend boss Dyer pledges to keep attacking style

  15-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southend United boss Kieron Dyer says fans cannot get too giddy with their fine start but has promised to keep playing attacking football.The Shrimpers go into Tuesday's National League game at home to Tamworth fifth in the table, three points behind early leaders Boreham Wood. Southend have won four of their opening seven league matches under new boss Dyer who is in his first managerial role following a glittering career at Ipswich Town, Newcastle United and with England."In the worst possible
  
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• USMNT roster prediction: A big chance for Cavan Sullivan and other young prospects

  15-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The US play friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada. Photograph: Kohjiro Kinno/Sports Illustrated/Getty ImagesGoalkeepersPablo: Matt Turner (New England Revolution), Brian Schwake (Nashville SC), Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Diego Kochen (Lyngby)Jeff: Turner, Schwake, Kochen, Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders) Related: Pochettino’s ‘different’ vow to the US invites unwelcome speculationMaurer: This is probably the easiest position on the field to predict, but that’
  
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• Flick has a chat with Barcelona midfielder struggling for minutes ahead of Racing clash

  15-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick has a chat with Barcelona midfielder struggling for minutes ahead of Racing clashFC Barcelona completed their final training session on Tuesday ahead of their meeting with Racing Santander at the Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday night.Following Monday’s recovery session, Hansi Flick had all available players at his disposal as his side prepared for their fifth La Liga match of the season. Gavi waiting for more opportunitiesBefore the session began, the German coach briefly spoke with Ga
  
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• Calhanoglu at risk of missing Roma clash after being ruled out of Inter 5-3 Udinese

  15-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calhanoglu at risk of missing Roma clash after being ruled out of Inter 5-3 UdineseHakan Calhanoglu was not named in Cristian Chivu’s matchday squad for Inter’s 5-3 comeback victory over Udinese on Monday evening, and reports on Tuesday indicate that he is at a high risk of missing the top-of-the-table clash against Roma this coming weekend as well.Calhanoglu a strong doubt for Roma vs. InterGoals from Carlos Augusto, Nicolo Barella, Marcus Thuram, Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny ga
  
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• Real Madrid come up with a plan to ensure teenage starlet gets regular minutes

  15-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid come up with a plan to ensure teenage starlet gets regular minutesThiago Pitarch was one of Real Madrid’s standout players last season and was a revelation from the academy.Given minutes under Alvaro Arbeloa, the player made a name for himself and earner s reputation as the club’s highest-rated homegrown midfield talent, and was even a regular starter at one point.There was, thus, hope that his prominence would continue under Jose Mourinho. An untimely injury in preseason
  
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• Barnsley sign defender Okedina on one-year deal

  15-09-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jubril Okedina last played in a League One fixture in Cambridge United's 1-0 defeat by Wigan in March 2025 [Getty Images]Barnsley have signed defender Jubril Okedina on a one-year deal with the option of a further year.The 25-year-old Malawi international came through Tottenham Hotspur's youth setup and later joined Cambridge United, where he made 138 appearances in all competitions.He then moved to League of Ireland Premier Division side Bohemians but made just three league appearances, the mos
  
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• Man United duo could be set for return against Brighton

  15-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United duo could be set for return against BrightonManchester United injury news ahead of Brighton as Carrick needs a responseManchester United have no time to sulk. The derby defeat to Manchester City was contentious, the fallout has rumbled on, and the table already looks awkward. Four points from a possible 12 is a poor start by any standard, and Michael Carrick knows it.He put it plainly enough. United have “got to get back to winning football matches”. That is the job now, a
  
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• Official: Juventus will host 2028 UEFA Conference League final

  15-09-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Juventus will host 2028 UEFA Conference League finalJuventus’s Allianz Stadium has officially been selected as the host venue for the 2028 edition of the UEFA Conference League, the governing body has recently confirmed.On Tuesday, UEFA announced the full list of host venues for the 2028 and 2029 editions of the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.The Bianconeri had been in the running to host both the 2028 Conference League final and the 2029 Europa League fina
  
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• Laporta celebrates UEFA choosing Camp Nou as venue for 2029 Champions League final: ‘Immense source of pride’

  15-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laporta celebrates UEFA choosing Camp Nou as venue for 2029 Champions League final: ‘Immense source of pride’Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, welcomed UEFA’s decision to select the Spotify Camp Nou as the venue for the 2029 Champions League final.The decision was announced earlier today by European football’s governing body, with Camp Nou being chosen over the Wembley Stadium in London.Laporta proudSpeaking to the club’s media after UEFA’s Executive Co
  
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• Former Real Madrid goalkeeper defends Thibaut Courtois amid recent criticism: ‘Earning us a lot of points’

  15-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid goalkeeper defends Thibaut Courtois amid recent criticism: ‘Earning us a lot of points’Thibaut Courtois continues to have one of the most important jobs in Real Madrid’s squad, and former goalkeeper Kiko Casilla believes the Belgian is giving the club exactly what it needs: points and composure.Courtois has faced questions at various stages of his career about whether age could eventually affect his level, but Casilla sees little reason for concern. Spea
  
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• Arsenal youngster posts farewell ahead of Manchester City transfer

  15-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster posts farewell ahead of Manchester City transferArsenal youngster Mishel Nduka has posted a brief farewell to the club, as he prepares to join Manchester City.Photo via Jeorge Bird on TwitterMishel Nduka effectively confirmed his Arsenal exit over the weekend, posting a short message on Instagram to say: “Thank you ❤️. @arsenal”David Ornstein had reported for The Athletic in July that Manchester City had reached an agreement to sign Nduka, with the pla
  
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• 🗣️ Villar: We had no knowledge of what Negreira was doing

  15-09-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ Villar: We had no knowledge of what Negreira was doingFormer RFEF president Ángel María Villar spoke today at the World Football Summit about major issues such as the Negreira Case, his career at the helm of the Spanish federation, and the ongoing conflict over Gianni Infantino’s policies at FIFA.“We were not aware of it; if we had known, we would have told him that he could not have any relationship with the clubs,” he explained regarding the Ne
  
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• Andoni Iraola has already confirmed one lineup decision ahead of Spurs clash

  15-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola has already confirmed one lineup decision ahead of Spurs clashLiverpool Team News: Giorgi Mamardashvili Set for Tottenham as Conor Bradley Recovery ContinuesThere is always a different feel to a League Cup night at Anfield. The air changes, the team sheet carries a few surprises, and the competition offers a chance for fresh faces to make a mark. That looks certain to be the case again when Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday, with Andoni Iraola ready to shuffle the pack.Th
  
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• Barcelona president takes shots at Real Madrid, backs Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or over Mbappe

  15-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona president takes shots at Real Madrid, backs Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or over MbappeOne month into the new season, it is clear that Barcelona are in the ascendancy in the Spanish footballing ladder, having enjoyed a brilliant start to the season.The Catalans have accumulated bragging rights over Real Madrid by signing Rodri and may soon have a Ballon d’Or recipient on their books, with Lamine Yamal leading the charts.Barcelona president Joan Laporta took full advantage of t
  
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• Derby defensive woes 'need solving, and fast'

  15-09-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Derby have not started the same back four in successive games since 29 August, where they opted to play the same defence that lined up against Cardiff City in their 2-2 draw the week before.Most teams that are successful in the Championship often prioritise building from the back, making themselves hard to score against and hard to beat.To do that you often have to have a settled back line who understand each other and therefore can communicate more effectively, cover for each other better
  
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• Defenders 'afraid' of 'work in progress' Brobbey

  15-09-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brian Brobbey needs to believe in himself more, says former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini.The Black Cats forward produced an impressive display in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Arsenal, but needs a stronger "striker's instinct" if he wants to help Sunderland get results."Brobbey is such a character, isn't he? He's so strong and you can see defenders are afraid of him," Gabbiadini told BBC Radio Newcastle."They don't want to get into a tangle with him because he's too strong. The ball's going into
  
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• From Blyth to the Basque Country: Cherries break new ground

  15-09-2026 12:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Sporting records are like piecrust: made to be broken. Aren't they?As Bournemouth rose through the divisions, former manager Eddie Howe would make sure his squad were aware of when new landmarks were being set.Before the Bolton game in 2015 which secured promotion to the Premier League, he showed his players a video of the club's history to that point, inspiring them to take that final step to the big time.A decade later, Andoni Iraola would take great pride as his Cherries side ec
  
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