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• Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15

  17-09-2026 10:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  JJ Gabriel has told Manchester United he wants to leave [Getty Images]Real Madrid are among the clubs trying to sign Manchester United academy player JJ Gabriel.Earlier this week, the 15-year-old sent United formal notice he wants to cancel his registration with immediate effect, but the club can challenge the request.It is understood a number of major teams across Europe, including Barcelona, PSG and Bayern Munich, have a firm interest in the forward, but multiple sources have described Real's
  
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• McLeish on Chapman call-up, young talent & Goodwin return

  18-09-2026 12:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig McLeish has been speaking to the media before St Mirren host Dundee United in the Premiership on Saturday (15:00 BST).Here are the key line from the Buddies boss:McLeish is delighted Jacob Chapman has earned a first Australia call-up for matches against Brazil - and revealed goalkeeping coach Jamie Langfield had vowed to get the 25-year-old in the Socceroos squad."It was part of the conversation we had with him during the summer," says McLeish. "Myself and Jamie Langfield sat with him and
  
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• Wrexham defender Hyam's Scotland disappointment

  18-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dom Hyam joined Wrexham from Blackburn Rovers on transfer deadline day in the 2025 summer window [Getty Images]Dom Hyam hopes he can work his way back into the Scotland set-up in future amid his disappointment at being omitted from new boss Sebastien Pocognoli's first international squad.Belgian Pocognoli, 39, signed a two-year contract with Scotland in August following the departure of Steve Clarke after the 2026 World Cup.Hyam was included in Clarke's squad for the summer showpiece, although h
  
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• Hurzeler on injuries, Verbruggen's coffees and Arsenal criticisms

  18-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Amex Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Summer signing Femi Azeez will not be available until after the international break, confirmed Hurzeler. The coaching staff will "work with him individually" before "integrating him back into the first team". If all goes to plan, he will "definitely be at his highest physical level" after the three-
  
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• Real Madrid duo return to international duty after World Cup omission

  18-09-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid duo return to international duty after World Cup omissionAlthough club football came to a halt during this summer, as is the case every year, followers of the game still had a lot of action to follow as the 2026 World Cup took place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Up to eleven Real Madrid players participated in the event with their respective national teams.However, this was still low by the Merengues’ standards, and they also did not have representation in the Spani
  
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• Chivu and Gasperini take different approaches to Roma vs. Inter

  18-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu and Gasperini take different approaches to Roma vs. InterGian Piero Gasperini will hold a pre-match press conference today, on the eve of Saturday’s big match against Inter, while his counterpart, Cristian Chivu, will speak to the press only after the game.Roma-Inter is the big match of Serie A Round 5. It kicks off at 18:00 CET [17:00 BST] at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome tomorrow, Saturday, September 19.MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, Manager of FC Internazionale M
  
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• Gray exit 'had sense of inevitability'

  18-09-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian will have only made the right call to sack David Gray "if they get the right manager in", according to former Easter Road midfielder Scott Allan. The former Hibs captain exited after Tuesday's home defeat by bottom-placed Kilmarnock and Allan thought "it had a sense of inevitability about it" when "fans are not happy with what they're seeing"."It was just as poor a performance I've seen from Hibs in a long time," he told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast."I thought they were really p
  
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• 'We're not far away' - Mullins targets first away points

  18-09-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Despite Newport County's struggles away from home, boss Hayden Mullins believes his side are close to turning encouraging performances into points.The Exiles travel to Accrington Stanley (15:00 BST) on Saturday 19 September, having taken five points from their opening six League Two matches.Despite still searching for their first away point of the campaign, Mullins insists Newport have been competitive on the road."We're not far away at all from where we need to be," he said."I look at the perfo
  
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• No confidence crisis as Scales seeks derby win to 'change narrative'

  18-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Celtic defender Liam Scales insists there is no crisis of confidence at the club after Martin O'Neill's side suffered damaging back-to-back defeats.Thursday night's 3-1 Europa League opening loss to Ferencvaros followed the 3-0 Premier Sports Cup exit to Rangers, who visit Celtic Park in the Premiership on Sunday."Definitely not, no crisis," Scales replied when asked if confidence levels were significantly dented."It was a tough night. It just felt like a nervy night. I just think the times
  
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• Barcelona training update: Key star absent after minor injury; replacement called up from La Masia

  18-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona training update: Key star absent after minor injury; replacement called up from La MasiaFC Barcelona completed their final training session ahead of Saturday’s La Liga meeting with Sevilla away at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan. And, according to Mundo Deportivo, goalkeeper Joan Garcia is absent from the session and ruled out of the match.Garcia was replaced at half-time against Racing Santander after experiencing discomfort in his right knee. Although the issue is not considered seri
  
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• Mowbray relieved to have Rovers players returning

  18-09-2026 12:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers finally have choices to make with their team selection following an injury crisis, head coach Tony Mowbray has said.Midfielder Moussa Baradji is set to feature in Saturday's Championship match at Portsmouth (15:00 BST) while defender Hayden Carter has played a part in the past two games."Hayden and Moussa are back in the picture so it's good to have a few more choices off the bench rather than the academy kids," Mowbray told BBC Radio Lancashire."I'm excited by Moussa over how p
  
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• Two Amorim priorities after Cardinale talks as Pulisic set for first Milan start of 2026-27

  18-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Amorim priorities after Cardinale talks as Pulisic set for first Milan start of 2026-27Ruben Amorim reportedly explained his tactical decisions against Benfica during a remote meeting with Gerry Cardinale on Thursday, and the Milan boss is now due to improve the team’s style of play and fighting spirit, while Christian Pulisic will return to the starting XI against Lecce.Milan coach Amorim spoke to club owner Gerry Cardinale on Thursday afternoon, the day after the Rossoneri’s 2-
  
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• Watch Tuchel news conference after Palmer & Alexander-Arnold return to England squad

  18-09-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch Thomas Tuchel's news conference after naming his latest England squad at the top of this page - see full squad hereTuchel says Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold "have a point to prove" after returning to the squad, but Phil Foden misses out againLiverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott are handed their first proper senior international call-upsEngland will face Spain, the Czech Republic and Croatia in Nations League fixturesWhat do you make of the England s
  
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• Xavi Espart, Carlos Espí, Gonzalo García... this is the U21 squad

  18-09-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xavi Espart, Carlos Espí, Gonzalo García... this is the U21 squadThe Spain U21 national team has officially announced its squad for the final matches of the qualification phase for the 2027 European Championship. The list stands out for its strong commitment to emerging talent from Spanish and international football. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona play a particularly prominent role in this call-up. Names such as Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart represent Barça’s future, while
  
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• Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 5: Lens hope for new-manager bounce in Monaco, Marseille approach Le Classique in crisis mode

  18-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 5: Lens hope for new-manager bounce in Monaco, Marseille approach Le Classique in crisis modeLigue 1 Predictions, Round 5GFFN editor-in-chief Luke Entwistle, and sub-editor Bastien Cheval face off in our Ligue 1 predictions competition, which returns for the 2026/27 campaign. This season, GFFN will also be hosting guests. It’s three points for a correct score, two points for a correct score difference, and one point f
  
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• Five players who could feature in Zinédine Zidane’s first France squad

  18-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five players who could feature in Zinédine Zidane’s first France squadLive from the headquarters of the French Football Federation (FFF) this Friday, Zinédine Zidane will reveal to the world the names of the players set to kick off his era at the helm of the French national team. This is an opportunity for the legendary number 10 to mark a break with his predecessor, Didier Deschamps, and to bring in fresh blood to a squad already focused on the aim of Euro 2028. Here, Get Fr
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona new arrival Anthony Gordon in England squad for Nations League games

  18-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona new arrival Anthony Gordon in England squad for Nations League gamesWith the first international break of the 2026/27 season just around the corner, national team managers have begun announcing squad lists for their upcoming matches.FC Barcelona will see a number of players fly away to represent their respective national teams during the three-week break.As already confirmed, seven Barça stars are in the Spain squad, while Raphinha will be representing the Brazilian n
  
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• Chelsea hit by Reece James blow as Thomas Tuchel confirms injury

  18-09-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reece James has suffered an injury which has ruled the Chelsea captain out of England’s autumn international camp.James missed training this week and Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso refused to shed any light on his fitness ahead of the Blues’ trip to Brentford on Friday evening, saying on Thursday: “It was just a decision and we see his development, and tomorrow we will decide.”But James is unlikely to take any part in the match at the Gtech Stadium, having been left out of T
  
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• Newcastle United star ruled out of Hull City clash in major blow

  18-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United star ruled out of Hull City clash in major blowNewcastle Injury Blow as Amar Dedic Ruled Out for Hull ClashNewcastle head into the weekend with a problem at right-back. Amar Dedic is out, and Matthias Jaissle did not dress it up. His update was clear, sharp and left little room for interpretation. “Amar will not be able to play on Saturday.”That matters because Dedic has quickly made the position his own. Since arriving from Benfica, he has started all four of his Pr
  
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• Liverpool star set for international debut after major breakthrough

  18-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star set for international debut after major breakthroughJeremy Jacquet tipped for first France call-up after promising Liverpool startJeremy Jacquet’s first weeks at Liverpool could soon bring recognition beyond Anfield. Having established himself in a new league, the young centre-back is now being tipped to take another significant step: a first senior call-up for France.According to L’Equipe, Jacquet is expected to feature in Zinedine Zidane’s first squad. Selectio
  
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• Confirmed: Two Real Madrid stars in Spain squad for UEFA Nations League games

  18-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Two Real Madrid stars in Spain squad for UEFA Nations League gamesWorld Champions Spain are in action this month for the first time since lifting the World Cup in the summer as they begin their UEFA Nations League campaign.La Roja, led by manager Luis de la Fuente, will take on England, Croatia (twice), and Czechia in the three-week international break which will get underway after this weekend.And, the Spain boss has announced the squad list of players who will be at his disposal for
  
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• 'The whole thing still seems surreal for fans'

  18-09-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"From -17 to Europe", read a flag in the away end at the Anoeta Stadium.As Bournemouth embarked on the first European campaign in the club's 127-year history, it served as a reminder of just how far they have come.But a 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad in their Europa League opener shows they are not ready to stop there.For the vast majority of fans celebrating a famous victory on Thursday, the whole thing still seems surreal.Just 18 years ago, the club was on the brink. A 10-point ded
  
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• Mousinho spinning plates as tough games approach

  18-09-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The Championship is relentless. Every player and manager will tell you that and in many ways they are right.Portsmouth's schedule so far though hasn't been.The strange Wolves postponement means they've had just one midweek match so far. Now they have three weeks off with only four players likely to be away on international duty.Pompey have used 28 players already this season. Only three players have started each league game and only seven have completed 90 minutes more than once in the Cham
  
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• 🤩 No children for once! Top-flight club's special pre-match act

  18-09-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤩 No children for once! Top-flight club's special pre-match actNormally, we’re used to seeing young people walk onto the pitch with the pros before kickoff. Week after week, little dreams come true that way.But it doesn’t always have to be children and teenagers. That’s exactly what an initiative in Spain, which regularly takes place there, proves. At La Liga club Real Betis, older people are given the honor of walking into the stadium with the stars.Yesterday, it was t
  
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• Tuchel names England squad with Palmer & Alexander-Arnold selected

  18-09-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England squad announcement: See the full squad named by Thomas Tuchel for the Nations League fixtures in September and OctoberCole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold return to the squad after missing the World Cup, but there's Phil Foden misses out againLiverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott are handed their first proper senior international call-ups - among those called up who didn't make the World Cup squadWe will hear from Tuchel at 11:00 BST, which we will bring
  
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• Confirmed: Seven Barcelona stars called up by Spain for Nations League matches

  18-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Seven Barcelona stars called up by Spain for Nations League matchesAfter being crowned the world champions in the summer, Spain are back in action for the first time as they get the UEFA Nations League underway later this month.Ahead of the three-week international break, during which La Roja will play four matches, manager Luis de la Fuente has announced the squad list of players called up to represent the national team.And, as one would have expected, there is a large representation
  
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• 3 injured Arsenal players could return vs Brighton

  18-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  3 injured Arsenal players could return vs BrightonMikel Arteta has provided a positive injury update ahead of Arsenal’s match away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, suggesting three injured players could return.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal are facing somewhat of a defensive injury crisis at the moment, with William Saliba, Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Jurrien Timber, and Piero Hincapie all missing the midweek League Cup match against Ipswich Town.Timber was likely just rested, h
  
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• 🚨 Spain: world champions squad for the next international break

  18-09-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Spain: world champions squad for the next international breakThe reigning world champions are back.This Friday at noon, Luis de la Fuente unveiled his first squad as world champion.The Spanish players selected for the September-October international break are now known.Not called up for the World Cup, Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has been rewarded for his strong start to the season and is included in this squad.After missing the World Cup, Fermín López also makes his
  
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• Huijsen and Fermín return to Spain squad with big surprises 🇪🇸

  18-09-2026 11:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Huijsen and Fermín return to Spain squad with big surprises 🇪🇸Luis de la Fuente has officially announced the Spain national team squad ahead of the upcoming international fixtures. The list stands out for its mix of highly anticipated returns to the group setup and new faces making a strong impact on the national scene.Among the main new developments are the returns of Dean Huijsen and Fermín López. Both players are back in the coach’s plans after overc
  
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• Marseille’s CEO: ‘Those who think that OM are immortal because it’s OM are mistaken.’

  18-09-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille’s CEO: ‘Those who think that OM are immortal because it’s OM are mistaken.’Olympique de Marseille are in a difficult financial situation and the club’s CEO, Stéphane Richard, who joined the club earlier this year, is not looking to hide the gravity of the situation. Marseille were at considerable risk of expulsion from European competition this summer. However, UEFA allowed the Ligue 1 club to honour their UEFA Europa League qualification on the con
  
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