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• Real Madrid’s worrying away problem exposed by dramatic 57% drop in goals – report

  25-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s worrying away problem exposed by dramatic 57% drop in goals – reportReal Madrid find themselves in a less-than-ideal situation in La Liga, sitting six points behind league leaders Barcelona at a very early stage of the season.Los Blancos have lost two games so far, to Real Betis and Atletico Madrid, and Mourinho has some work to do with his squad during the international break.The team have looked capable of overwhelming opponents at the Santiago Bernabeu this season. T
  
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• Hogh has no regrets over Celtic move - gossip

  30-09-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kasper Hogh, 25, has no regrets about joining Celtic after scoring in just one of his opening nine appearances, a hat-trick at Kilmarnock. (Sun)Denmark international Hogh takes comfort in his faith, partner and family amid the pressure to perform at Celtic. (Euroman via Scotsman - subscription required)Ronald Hernandez urges Venzuela team-mate Kevin Kelsy, of Rangers, to "keep his strengths going forward" and expects the 22-year-old to do his best work in the box. (Record - subscription required
  
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• The Premier League footballers studying to become sporting directors

  30-09-2026 08:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The scene resembles an Oxbridge graduation ceremony, but those gathered in caps and gowns are in fact Premier League footballers or former players who have won major honours in Europe and around the world.The 2026 cohort of graduates from the PFA Business School includes Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi and a host of well-known figures.In the event at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, Cesar Azpilicueta tells the group how studying on the morning of the 2021
  
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• Real Madrid defenders opens up about partnership with Barcelona star – “I hope we can continue”

  30-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defenders opens up about partnership with Barcelona star – “I hope we can continue”Spain continued their solid form post the World Cup, securing a 4-1 win over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League.The biggest highlight of the game, apart from Lamine Yamal’s brace, was the defensive combination of two young centre-backs, Dean Huijsen and Pau Cubarsi.With Aymeric Laporte not getting any younger, many see Huijsen as the long-term partner for Cubarsi at the heart of
  
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• Luis de la Fuente highlights Lamine Yamal’s biggest strength: ‘Puts all his talent at service of the team’

  30-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis de la Fuente highlights Lamine Yamal’s biggest strength: ‘Puts all his talent at service of the team’Lamine Yamal produced another performance that demanded attention as Spain swept Croatia aside 4-1, and Luis de la Fuente was quick to highlight the Barcelona forward’s growing influence.The teenager finished the match with two goals and an assist for Marc Pubill, once again showing why he has become such an important figure in Spain’s attack.De la Fuente is gen
  
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• Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk successor is obvious, he's perfect

  30-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk successor is obvious, he's perfectVirgil van Dijk will be a month away from being 36 years old in June 2027. The towering Dutchman has been a rock in Liverpool's back-line for as long as anyone can remember.His £70 million transfer from Southampton back in 2017 was frowned upon by many but, in reality, it was probably one of Liverpool's most important transfers ever.Without him guiding the Reds' defence, they'd have done nowhere near as well as they have over th
  
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• ☕️ What's going on with Raphinha?, fire in the Premier and today's 5️⃣ stories

  30-09-2026 08:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️ What's going on with Raphinha?, fire in the Premier and today's 5️⃣ storiesToday international football gives us a breather, but the news cycle never stops and the spotlight is on England. The extremely harsh punishment looming over Manchester City for breaking every financial rule in the book is dominating the headlines.These are the five stories that could shape the football conversation this Wednesday.🤔 Tebas calls for toughness against City... what about
  
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• Roy Keane says ‘I’d stick medals in the bin’ after Manchester City charges verdict

  30-09-2026 08:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has said “I’d be sticking those medals in the bin” if he were a Manchester City player, after the club was found guilty of all charges related to breaking the Premier League’s financial rules in a seismic verdict on Tuesday.The Premier League’s damning judgement ruled that the club had overstated its income by “over £830m” and “relied on sham agreements to artificially inflate the club's revenues and
  
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• £1.2bn on transfers with £830m inflated in accounts - Man City's 'asterisk era'

  30-09-2026 08:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Outside Manchester City's Etihad Stadium is a lustrous silver statue of Sergio Aguero - mouth agape in ecstasy, kit swirling over his head - depicting his goal celebration after securing the club's first Premier League title.It is the immortilisation of the most famous goal in English league football history, when City snatched the trophy away from Manchester United in the dying seconds of the 2011-12 season.But what if the goal never happened? What if Aguero had never played for the club? What
  
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• Bayern Munich considering move for former Germany keeper Bernd Leno

  30-09-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich considering move for former Germany keeper Bernd LenoBayern Munich are interested in bringing Fulham goalkeeper and former Germany international Bernd Leno to the Allianz Arena, according to BILD Sport. The German record champions want to make the 34-year-old a backup for Jonas Urbig next season.Leno’s contract at Fulham runs until the summer of 2027, but the West London club have an option to extend his deal for another year.Reports indicate that Leno would be interested in
  
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• Vinicius admits World Cup defeat is still affecting him as Real Madrid star seeks confidence: ‘Comeback is never easy’

  30-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius admits World Cup defeat is still affecting him as Real Madrid star seeks confidence: ‘Comeback is never easy’Vinicius Jr. has admitted he is going through a difficult period but says his teammates continue to give him the support he needs to rediscover his confidence.The Real Madrid forward has managed just one goal for his club this season, while his latest strike came for Brazil in their 4-2 friendly victory over Australia. Even then, the penalty Vinicius converted wa
  
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• TNT FC September Feature: TNT FC clinch K5 Seoul title early and advance to Championship

  30-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TNT FC September Feature: TNT FC clinch K5 Seoul title early and advance to ChampionshipImage via TNT FCYangcheon TNT FC clinched the 2026 K5 League Seoul Division title thanks to a 4-0 win over Nissi FC on September 20th. It was the club's sixth win in as many matches, and meant that they would finish top regardless of the result in their final game.Having secured the title with a game to spare, Yangcheon TNT will now advance to the K5 Championship, where they will look to defend the title they
  
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• Borussia Dortmund administrative trio receives contract extensions 

  30-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund administrative trio receives contract extensions Borussia Dortmund have extended the contracts of Carsten Cramer, Lars Ricken and Thomas Treß. At the same time, Cramer has been promoted to Chairman of the Management Board with immediate effect.Cramer’s contract now runs until 2031, while Managing Director of Sports Ricken has extended his deal until 2030. Treß has extended his contract until 2028 and intends to step down from the management board when it
  
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• Barcelona star Lamine Yamal responds to Ballon d’Or talk after Croatia demolition: ‘I don’t vote’

  30-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star Lamine Yamal responds to Ballon d’Or talk after Croatia demolition: ‘I don’t vote’Lamine Yamal delivered another reminder of his growing influence for Spain, producing two goals and an assist as La Roja swept aside Croatia 4-1.The Barcelona winger needed barely 90 seconds to make his mark, setting the tone for a dominant Spanish performance and putting Croatia under pressure from the opening whistle.Speaking after the match (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Yamal expl
  
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• Borussia Dortmund sweating over Julian Ryerson’s injury 

  30-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund sweating over Julian Ryerson’s injury Borussia Dortmund’s 28-year-old right-back Julian Ryerson sustained an injury in Norway’s UEFA Nations League game against Portugal on Sunday. Ryerson was taken off in the 66th minute after colliding with Francisco Conceição.The injury to Ryerson is a major concern for Dortmund, who do not have a natural replacement at right-back in the first-team squad. The Black and Yellows sent Brazilian right-back Ya
  
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• The part-timers who won three Wembley finals in a row

  30-09-2026 08:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Question: Which two men's club sides have won three successive competition finals at the new Wembley?You probably knew Pep Guardiola's Manchester City won three League Cups on the bounce between 2018 and 2020 before adding a fourth in 2021 – but another side did the silverware hat-trick first.Whitley Bay, who play in the ninth-tier Northern Football League, won three successive FA Vase finals between 2009 and 2011 – an unprecedented achievement in non-league football.Th
  
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• 🗞️ England's papers are embarrassed by Manchester City

  30-09-2026 08:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ England's papers are embarrassed by Manchester CityWednesday’s press splits its front pages between two historic teams: the Spanish national team and a Manchester City that looks set to be stained for life by the charges brought against it by the Premier League.AS sums it up with “This one’s for you,” Marca with “The owners of the ball,” Sport with “You’re the best!” and Mundo Deportivo with “Killer Lamine”: four
  
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• Tuchel has no excuse to keep sidelining England weapon Trent Alexander-Arnold

  30-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tuchel has no excuse to keep sidelining England weapon Trent Alexander-ArnoldEngland manager Thomas Tuchel once again raised eyebrows when he decided to start Jarell Quansah at right-back against Spain in the Nations League ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold.The German tactician has made some puzzling decisions since taking charge of the Three Lions, but his continued omission of the Real Madrid star has been particularly egregious.Quansah was awful against Spain as England lost 3-2. For all of Ale
  
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• Bayern set to offer Michael Olise a deal until 2032 to ward off Liverpool and Madrid

  30-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern set to offer Michael Olise a deal until 2032 to ward off Liverpool and MadridBayern Munich are preparing to offer Michael Olise a contract that runs until 2032 as they look to fend off interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid, according to Bild.The France international has established himself as one of the most important players in Vincent Kompany’s side since joining from Crystal Palace in 2024.Olise enjoyed a sensational 2025/26 campaign, scoring 22 goals and providing 31 assists i
  
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• Bayern keeping tabs on Barcelona defender Jules Kounde as they consider January move

  30-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern keeping tabs on Barcelona defender Jules Kounde as they consider January moveBayern Munich are keeping a close eye on Barcelona defender Jules Kounde and could make a move for the versatile defender in January, according to Sport.The Bundesliga giants have been interested in Kounde for some time. They are considering signing him to bolster their defence during the winter transfer window if they sell Kim Min-jae.Bayern have reportedly permitted Kim to find a new club. The South Korean cent
  
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• Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised Real Madrid defender: ‘He is sensational’

  30-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised Real Madrid defender: ‘He is sensational’Marc Cucurella was one of Real Madrid’s star signings of the summer, and he went on to produce a stellar World Cup performance after his official transfer to the Spanish club.He arrived from Chelsea as a big-money signing with massive expectations, especially given that he arrived just one year after the club spent big on Alvaro Carreras.His start to the season at Real Madrid was decent, but cracks h
  
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• Raphinha injury update: Barcelona forward released from national team camp; will miss India friendly

  30-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha injury update: Barcelona forward released from national team camp; will miss India friendlyBarcelona have received a cautious boost over Raphinha after the forward was released from Brazil duty following a thigh issue picked up during the international break.Raphinha will return to Barcelona and miss Brazil’s upcoming friendly against India after medical tests showed no muscle injury. According to Globo, examinations found a small amount of swelling and fluid in his thigh, pr
  
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• Juve change president, Laporta on Lautaro, Napoli latest ☀️

  30-09-2026 07:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve change president, Laporta on Lautaro, Napoli latest ☀️Serie A is on hold to make room for international fixtures, but the anticipation is building. The countdown has already begun for France vs Italy in the Nations League, a match set to capture attention before the league returns.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!Let’s take a look at the biggest news stories of this morning.Juve, Ginevra Elkann heading
  
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• Key takeaways from the USMNT's win over Chile, including Mathis Albert's historic goal

  30-09-2026 07:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ST. LOUIS — Mauricio Pochettino had just 18 months to prepare his U.S. soccer team for this past summer’s World Cup, a timetable with inherent limitations.By staying on for a second term, the Argentine now has a full four years to mold the program in his own vision with players who fit into his system and young prospects who aren’t carrying any baggage or bad habits.Just two games into Pochettino’s second act, the U.S. is performing with fun and freshness.That’s not
  
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• Real Madrid interested in signing Virgil van Dijk on free transfer

  30-09-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid interested in signing Virgil van Dijk on free transferReal Madrid have changed their transfer approach since Jose Mourinho took over as manager in the summer. More experienced players have arrived at the Bernabeu, such as Bernardo Silva and Denzel Dumfries, and that trend could be set to continue in 2027.Irrespective of how the 2026-27 campaign plays out for Real Madrid, it’s likely that they will sign at least two new players before next season gets underway: a central defende
  
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• Julian Ward could destroy Liverpool's Premier League title chances with one transfer

  30-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Ward could destroy Liverpool's Premier League title chances with one transferJulian Ward has only just been appointed as Liverpool's sporting director but, it already feels like he's going to have some fairly tough decisions to make.Richard Hughes was the man he took over from and, at the moment, it's unclear whether his time at Liverpool was well spent or not.The Englishman splashed over £600 million on new players over the last couple of years and, on paper, it looks like the Reds
  
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• How Trent Alexander-Arnold showed his value in England’s win over the Czech Republic

  30-09-2026 07:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane secured England a straightforward 2-0 win away to 10-man Czechia at the end of one of the most dramatic days in the nation’s footballing history.The sporting world was rocked in the hours before kick-off in Prague by the news Manchester City had been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules.Nico O’Reilly missed Tuesday’s trip to Czechia through injury but City team-mates Marc Guehi and Elliot Anderson had th
  
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• How do teams deal with longer international window?

  30-09-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two down, two to go.In years gone by, the final whistle would have blown in Northern Ireland's Nations League game with Hungary and the players would have been heading back to their clubs.Instead, Michael O'Neill and his squad are back on the road to Slovakia to face Ukraine in the extended international window.For 2026, the September and October breaks have been amalgamated into one 16-day window, with four fixtures instead of two.Northern Ireland have made a strong start to the campaign with f
  
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• John Stones convicted after missing police speeding letter while playing at World Cup

  30-09-2026 07:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Footballer John Stones has been convicted of speeding and hit with a court bill after he missed a police letter while at the World Cup.The 32-year-old defender, who joined Inter Milan in the summer, was caught driving his £150,000 Range Rover at 43mph along a country lane near his Cheshire mansion in May.Stones admitted being the driver when first contacted by Cheshire Police, but did not respond to a second letter offering him the chance to pay a fixed penalty to keep the speeding offence
  
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• Young U.S. men's soccer team has ups and downs in 4-2 victory over Chile

  30-09-2026 04:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ST. LOUIS — Amid all the excitement about his young U.S. soccer team, a wide-eyed crew that started the new World Cup cycle with an enlightening performance over the weekend, Mauricio Pochettino warned there would be ups and downs along the way.After all, almost half the roster had never played at the senior level and, as a whole, the group hadn't spent much time together.Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Chile at bubbly Energizer Park reinforced the coach's admonition.There were highs, such as:T
  
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