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• Real Madrid make decision on Gregor Kobel amid Courtois renewal talks

  13-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make decision on Gregor Kobel amid Courtois renewal talksDespite the defeat to Real Betis, Real Madrid have had a good start to the 2026-27 season, as they have won all of the rest of the games played so far. Some of these games have been won by a significant margin, like the 4-1 win against Real Sociedad, 4-0 win against Malaga, and last night’s 4-1 win against Rayo Vallecano.However, the Merengues have also allowed their opponents plenty of opportunities to threaten their goa
  
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• Malagò: ‘Italy shouldn’t limit itself to World Cup qualification, Romano not the only one’

  14-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malagò: ‘Italy shouldn’t limit itself to World Cup qualification, Romano not the only one’FIGC President Giovanni Malagò insists that Italy should be aiming for more than just qualification to the next World Cup, that his predecessor Gabriele Gravina was right to resign after failing to qualify for the 2026 tournament, and has hinted that Alessandro Romano is not the only player considering switching nationalities to represent the Azzurri.Malagò speaks ahea
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi snubs Richarlison for Carabao Cup clash with Liverpool amid Tottenham dispute

  14-09-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto De Zerbi has decided against selecting Richarlison for Tottenham’s Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool on Tuesday.The attacker was left off Tottenham's 25-man Premier League list earlier this month after being told he was not in the club's plans, but remains eligible for domestic cups despite failing to leave.However, De Zerbi confirmed the ex-Everton forward will not play, despite rejecting a Friday move to Vasco da Gama and holding a strong record of four goals in seven games against Li
  
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• Blackburn need level-raiser Carter to stay fit

  14-09-2026 16:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]After a run of games in which Blackburn Rovers have felt they have not always got what they deserved, this was a welcome return to winning ways.Three well-taken goals, the return of key players and a rare appearance from part of the ownership group combined to make it perhaps one of the home games that will stand out come the end of the campaign.The first half was hardly a classic. Rovers started a second successive game without a recognised centre-forward, but Tony Mowbray's tactical tweak
  
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• A bit more like a Bromley team - Woodman

  14-09-2026 16:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bromley boss Andy Woodman said their 2-2 draw at Blackpool on Saturday, which had followed three consecutive defeats, proves they can compete in League One.The Ravens, who are new to the third tier this season after two promotions in three years, had been beaten 7-2 at Sheffield Wednesday, 5-0 at home by Leyton Orient and 2-0 by AFC Wimbledon.But they twice fought back from behind at Bloomfield Road, against a club who were in the Premier League 15 years ago - when Bromley were five levels below
  
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• PSG provide update on Achraf Hakimi’s injury

  14-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG provide update on Achraf Hakimi’s injuryParis Saint-Germain have provided an update on the injury sustained by Achraf Hakimi (27) during Sunday night’s win over Stade Brestois. The Morocco international was withdrawn in the first-half of the 1-0 win last night. He was subsequently replaced by Fabián Ruiz, with Warren Zaire-Emery dropping into the right-back slot. Asked about the injury sustained by Hakimi post-match, Luis Enrique could not provide details.A race to be fit
  
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• Arsenal could emerge as possible January destination for Real Madrid forward – report

  14-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal could emerge as possible January destination for Real Madrid forward – reportEndrick’s future at Real Madrid remains uncertain. Having returned to the club in the summer after a loan spell at Olympique Lyon, the Brazilian has found himself on the periphery of Jose Mourinho’s team so far.As such, speculations over his future have begun to do the rounds again ahead of the January transfer window.Arsenal an option?Now, according to talkSPORT (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Arsenal
  
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• Maldini driving license suspended after car crash

  14-09-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Maldini previously played for AC Milan like his father Paolo and grandfather Cesare [Getty Images]Italy international Daniel Maldini has had his driving licence suspended after he was found to be over the legal alcohol limit following a car crash in Milan.Maldini, son of Italy and AC Milan legend Paolo and grandson of the similarly feted Cesare, was one among six people to suffer minor injuries after his Porsche Carrera 4 collided with another vehicle in the early hours of Sunday. The att
  
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• 👀 Why did Andrada come off? I preferred to ask to come off before...

  14-09-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Why did Andrada come off? I preferred to ask to come off before...Midfielder Tobías Andrada, one of River Plate’s standout performers in the win over Atlético Tucumán, explained the reasons behind his substitution. The young midfielder chose to prioritize the team’s overall performance over his personal desire to stay on the pitch.
  Teamwork above individual performanceAndrada revealed that he was dealing with a physical issue and decided to make way for
  
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• Iraola on Mamardashvili starting, squad rotation and the 'collective' effort

  14-09-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Carabao Cup game against Tottenham at Anfield (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Giorgi Mamardashvili will start in goal against Spurs. Defender Joe Gomez, who has been out with injury since July, is back training with the team and will be available.Connor Bradley, who has been recovering from a knee injury since January, is not close to training with the team, but is touching the ball
  
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• Vrancken on Scotland squad, cup derby & facing Falkirk

  14-09-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken has been talking to the media as he prepares his side for Tuesday's Scottish Premiership visit to Falkirk.Here are the key points from his media conference:Vrancken is "confident there will be a few Hearts players" in the Scotland squad due to be announced by new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli on Tuesday.He said that, while he and his players were looking forward to the Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Hibernian, their focus is on the next match, against Fa
  
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• An absolutely fantastic win - Begovic

  14-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has hailed his former club's 2-1 victory at Watford at the weekend as "absolutely fantastic".Goals from Jack McGlynn and Eric Bocat, either side of half-time, were enough for the three points at Vicarage Road.It was the Potters' first away win of the campaign with the club last picking up a league victory on the road in January."Absolutely fantastic win. We mentioned it's been a long time to get that win," Begovic told BBC Radio Stoke"It's not an easy p
  
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• 'City seemed to enjoy the challenge'

  14-09-2026 16:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]If you go to Old Trafford in a derby, go down to 10 men in the first 25 minutes and still come away with a 1-0 victory, it tells you a lot about your players.Sunday's result was a statement win for Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca, who got his tactics spot on, but his team's performance will have showed him exactly what they are about.I am talking about the mentality, discipline, organisation and energy you need in order to get a result when things go wrong for you l
  
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• Ajax keen on former Tottenham and Brighton midfielder

  14-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax keen on former Tottenham and Brighton midfielderWhile the transfer window may be shut, Ajax are not quite done yet in reinforcing the squad. According to De Telegraaf, Ajax are just one of a number of sides keen on signing now former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma. The 30-year-old is a free agent, having left Tottenham this summer. Other sides from top five leagues are interested in the former Tottenham man, so it is by no means guaranteed that Ajax will land the Malian international.Ye
  
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• Andrews on Furo's surgery, Reading and taking Carabao Cup 'very seriously'

  14-09-2026 16:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Tueday's Carabao Cup third round game against League One side Reading at The Select Car Leasing Stadium (20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Andrews confirmed he intended to start 19-year-old striker Kaye Furo, who won the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award, on Tuesday but the youngster picked up an injury in the last few days and had to undergo surgery on Monday.Providing more detail, he added: "Un
  
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• Diouf: ‘I don’t feel like a wing-back, my goal is to return to the Inter midfield’

  14-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diouf: ‘I don’t feel like a wing-back, my goal is to return to the Inter midfield’Andy Diouf has made it clear that he would prefer to not play at wing-back if he had his choice, but says that he is learning a lot from his new position with Inter and says that he will do whatever Cristian Chivu asks of him ‘with no hesitation’.Diouf opens up on new Inter role: ‘I never thought I’d play in this position’Diouf joined Inter in the summer of 2025, but
  
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• Gray on Edinburgh derby semi-final, Hanley return & Kilmarnock

  14-09-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Hibernian head coach David Gray has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Scottish Premiership match at home to Kilmarnock (19:45 BST). Here are the key points:Gray believes the Premier Sports Cup semi-final with Hearts is a "brilliant opportunity" for everyone at Hibs.The head coach feels there will of course be "extra spice" to that semi-final, given it's a derby, but is confident his side "has a real chance" of going through to the final.Gray does not believe the recent Premiership
  
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• Sheffield United 0-1 Wolves - the fans' verdict

  14-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your thoughts after Raul Jimenez scored a 90th-minute winner to give Wolves a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Sunday. Here are some of your comments:Sheffield United fansKarl: Wilder doing everything he can in difficult circumstances, we sadly lack in the creative half.Donny Blade: Huffed and puffed today but in the end a combination of poor finishing and lack of class up front meant it was always going to be close. We maybe didn't deserve to
  
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• Liverpool star could be set for loan blow as head coach departs

  14-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star could be set for loan blow as head coach departsHarvey Elliott Faces Fresh Valencia Uncertainty After Carlos Corberan ExitHarvey Elliott went to Valencia in search of calm, minutes and the sort of fresh start that can rescue a career from drift. Instead, as Liverpool.com reports, he has arrived in the middle of turbulence, and for a young footballer trying to rebuild belief, that can be a cruel place to begin again.The move to Spain felt, on the surface, like a sensible answer to
  
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• Hibernian v Kilmarnock: Pick of the stats

  14-09-2026 15:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kilmarnock have conceded 14 goals in five Scottish Premiership games this season; the only sides in the 21st century to concede more at this stage of a top-flight campaign are Motherwell in 2005-06 (15), Gretna in 2007-08 (15), and Dundee United in 2022-23 (18).Kilmarnock have failed to score in their past three league games, last going longer without a goal in the Scottish Premiership in February 2021 (five in a row).Hibernian have lost five successive home games in the top flight for the first
  
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• Report: Another Arsenal forward could be set to leave amid interest from European giants

  14-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Another Arsenal forward could be set to leave amid interest from European giantsNoni Madueke transfer latest as Arsenal face key January decisionArsenal are heading towards a potentially awkward January call on Noni Madueke, with Caught Offside reporting growing interest from Atletico Madrid and Juventus. The winger’s situation is described as one to watch, and it is easy to see why the noise is building already.The core of the update is clear. “Atlético Madrid and Juv
  
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• 'We fancy ourselves' - Flemming relishing Arsenal tie

  14-09-2026 15:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich Town forward Zian Flemming, who scored his first goal for the club to take all three points off Crystal Palace, has been speaking to BBC Radio Suffolk before Tuesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Arsenal at Portman Road (20:00 BST)."Late wins are always the best, aren't they?" he said after scoring the 90th-minute winner at Selhurst Park on Saturday. "It just has to sink in a little bit I think because it isn't always a guarantee to win Premier League games away fro
  
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• Flick’s staff keeping a close eye on 16-year-old Barcelona academy gem’s recovery

  14-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick’s staff keeping a close eye on 16-year-old Barcelona academy gem’s recoveryBarcelona are taking a deliberately cautious approach with one of the academy players who made a strong impression on Hansi Flick during pre-season.Ebrima Tunkara, Barça Atletic’s teenage midfielder, is still recovering from an ankle ligament injury suffered in a reserve-team friendly. The 16-year-old had been earmarked for a season in which he could move between Juliano Belletti’
  
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• Real Madrid target €50m Austrian prodigy wanted by Liverpool and Man City

  14-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid target €50m Austrian prodigy wanted by Liverpool and Man CityReal Madrid decided against any late moves during the summer transfer window, but it means they have the funds available to target players in January. A new defensive midfielder could be on the agenda, and while Martin Zubimendi has been identified as a more established option, the club would decide to pursue a younger star.Real Madrid’s sporting department is among the best in the world for keeping on top of the
  
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• Real Madrid could beat Liverpool and Man City to €50m German star

  14-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid could beat Liverpool and Man City to €50m German starReal Madrid decided against any late moves during the summer transfer window, but it means they have the funds available to target players in January. A new defensive midfielder could be on the agenda, and while Martin Zubimendi has been identified as a more established option, the club would decide to pursue a younger star.Real Madrid’s sporting department is among the best in the world for keeping on top of the market.
  
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• Sheff Utd 'switched off' for late Wolves goal - Cooper

  14-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United goalkeeper Michael Cooper claimed the Blades "switched off" before conceding in the 90th minute against Wolverhampton Wanderers.Raul Jimenez's goal at Bramall Lane earned a 1-0 win for the visitors and leaves the Blades 14th in the Championship and five points off the automatic promotion places in the formative table.Jimenez scored from close range after benefitting from Tommy Doyle's miscued shot which the Mexico international then directed past Cooper."In the 90th minute, ulti
  
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• 'Lampard might not be good enough for the Premier League'

  14-09-2026 15:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]French football journalist Julien Laurens has questioned whether Coventry boss Frank Lampard has the credentials to succeed in the Premier League.The Sky Blues are without a point and a goal in their opening four league games after storming to the Championship title last season.Lampard himself has a mixed record as a Premier League boss during two spells with Chelsea - the second as a caretaker - and at Everton.[BBC]"I don't know if Frank Lampard is good enough for the Premier Leag
  
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• The Premier League has a self-inflicted VAR problem. It’s embarrassing

  14-09-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I'm going to need the offside rule explained to me.” No, these are not the words of many a football-illiterate significant other who was being forced to watch England vs Mexico at 2am in the summer. This is Gary Neville, a Premier League legend with 19 years of playing experience, plus another 15 years as a pundit, reacting in bafflement as Erling Haaland’s derby winner was allowed to stand.His confusion was a shared experience nationwide. Somehow, someway, Enzo Fernandez was
  
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• Arsenal want explanation for Sunderland penalty after Pro Ref admit to Manchester derby error

  14-09-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal will seek an explanation from Pro Ref for the penalty awarded against them in their Premier League win at Sunderland.Manager Mikel Arteta described referee John Brooks’ decision to penalise Ezri Konsa for an adjudged foul on Dan Ballard, with VAR not intervening, as “unacceptable”.It’s understood that the Premier League champions will contact refereeing body Pro Ref for clarity on the second-half flashpoint.The spot-kick was taken by Enzo Le Fee and brilliantly sa
  
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• Barcelona make first contacts over contract renewal for 24-year-old defender

  14-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona make first contacts over contract renewal for 24-year-old defenderFC Barcelona have begun laying the groundwork for a new contract for Gerard Martin, with the club and the player’s representatives already making initial contact.Indeed, according to Fabrizio Romano (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the first exchanges between the club and Martín’s representatives have now taken place.Renewal talks initiateThis is seen as the first step as Barcelona are preparing to open negotiat
  
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