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• Reason for optimism

  15-09-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Two wins and two draws have taken Leeds up to third in the Premier League after four games, with only Manchester City and Arsenal having more points.After securing safety on their return to the top flight last season with a 14th-place finish, this is a start Leeds fans would have dreamed of.In fact, only in 1995-96, 1998-99, 2001-02, and now 2026-27 have Leeds avoided defeat in each of their first four in the competition in the Premier League era.And that is not the only positive,
  
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• Tottenham handed another £120 million capital boost from Lewis family

  16-09-2026 12:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur have received a further £120m in capital from the Lewis family, it is understood.The latest funds bring the total invested by the family over the past 12 months to around £320m, following a £100m injection earlier this summer. The family run Spurs’ majority owner, Enic.Their influence over key decisions at the club has expanded since Daniel Levy stepped down as executive chairman last September.The investment made during the summer increased the Lewis fa
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur keen on move for England star

  16-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur keen on move for England starTottenham Transfer News: Morgan Gibbs-White Interest Refuses to Go Away as Forest Face Contract CallTottenham do not seem ready to let this one die. According to TEAMtalk, Spurs are still tracking Morgan Gibbs-White and could return with a serious offer in 2027. That tells you two things straight away. First, they still think they missed a trick in 2025. Second, Nottingham Forest are dealing with a player whose contract situation will keep i
  
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• Juventus injuries: Which changes could Spalletti make to his UEFA squad list?

  16-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus injuries: Which changes could Spalletti make to his UEFA squad list?Juventus have already been depleted by injuries in the early stages of the 2026-27 season, which has left Luciano Spalletti looking at the possibility of making changes to his UEFA squad list. But which alterations will he actually be able to make and will he actually do it?Could Juventus make any changes to their UEFA squad list?Juventus were without nine first team players ahead of their fourth Serie A match of the 20
  
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• Posh boss Williams praises 'heroic' cup effort

  16-09-2026 12:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Peterborough boss Luke Williams hailed the "spirit" of his side as they progressed into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup for the first time since 2009.Posh twice came from a goal down to draw 3-3 at home to fellow League One team Barnsley, before winning 7-6 on penalties."Incredible spirit and character from the players," Williams told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. "They were just heroic, and fighting for each other. Just kept going, non-stop. It's fantastic and they deserve it."Clean set of pena
  
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• Ex-Manchester United 19yo shines for Arsenal again in EFL Trophy win

  16-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Manchester United 19yo shines for Arsenal again in EFL Trophy winThe Arsenal u21s snatched a win over Leyton Orient in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night, despite losing multiple players to the senior side’s League Cup squad.Photo via Arsenal.comWhile the first team were away in Ipswich for a League Cup match on Tuesday night, the u21s were playing away to Leyton Orient in the EFL Trophy.The fixture clash meant the u21s were lacking some key players, with the likes of Max Dowman, Marli Sal
  
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• “I am feeling good” – Liverpool star reacts to performance against Spurs

  16-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I am feeling good” – Liverpool star reacts to performance against SpursAlexis Mac Allister Shows His Value Again for Liverpool on a Big NightAlexis Mac Allister delivered again for Liverpool, and at this stage it barely counts as news. Another goal, another high-level display, and another reminder that when the game needs control, intelligence and bite, he is usually at the centre of it.There are flashier players. There are quicker players. There are players who fill compilati
  
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• 🐣 This week’s wonderkid: Matviy Ponomarenko 🇺🇦

  16-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🐣 This week’s wonderkid: Matviy Ponomarenko 🇺🇦As every week, OneFootball shines a light on a young talent on the rise. This Tuesday, let’s discover the next Ukrainian wonderkid!Andriy Shevchenko, Andriy Yarmolenko, Roman Yaremchuk, Artem Dovbyk: since the early 2000s, Ukraine has produced several top-quality strikers. And fittingly, with our gem of the week, the tradition continues!Matviy Ponomarenko is the next great number 9 for the Ukrainian national team..
  
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• 'A result that was coming' - fans on defeat at Falkirk

  16-09-2026 12:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views after Hearts' four-game winning run was halted with a 2-1 defeat at Falkirk.Here are some of your comments:Samantha: The lack of competition for places has left us a breeding ground of incompetence. As children we are taught never to pass the ball across your box - Harry Milne is miles off the pace. If we can get a result against Killie and limp into the international break I'd call that a job well done.Eric: We are a shambles at the back and hanging on for dear life
  
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• Former Manchester United ace Galton seals shock Burnley move

  16-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester United ace Galton seals shock Burnley moveFormer Manchester United winger Leah Galton has joined Burnley on a free transfer.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Clarettes this morning.The 32-year-old has signed a one-year deal at Turf Moor with the option of an additional year.Galton left Manchester United in the summer after spending eight successful years with the club. The winger made 172 appearances for The Red Devils in all co
  
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• Rangers-Aberdeen semi on 31 October, Edinburgh derby on 1 November

  16-09-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hampden Park will host both League Cup semi-finals [SNS]Rangers and Aberdeen's Premier Sports Cup semi-final will take place on 31 October at 17:30 BST, with Hearts v Hibernian scheduled for 1 November at 15:00.Both matches will take place at Hampden Park and organisers the Scottish Professional Football League have confirmed allocated stands and ticket prices. Rangers defeated visitors Celtic 3-0 in their quarter-final, with Aberdeen overcoming Kilmarnock on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Hearts w
  
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• Federico Valverde reacts after reaching special Real Madrid milestone

  16-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Federico Valverde reacts after reaching special Real Madrid milestoneThe midfielder Federico Valverde has been one of the fixed starters for the new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho. In fact, he now remains one of the only three players who have started all the seven games played by the Merengue so far this season, along with Thibaut Courtois and Kylian Mbappe.However, last night’s game against Elche was a special one for him. As Mundo Deportivo has noted, the Uruguayan reached 250 La Liga
  
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• Ranking the greatest all-time fantasy football icons

  16-09-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Scanning the newspaper, inky fingers and fuzzled minds, scrambling for the calculator and jotting down the codes for Julian Dicks and Juninho. These lads will carry the team until you remember to pick up the house phone and cash in a transfer a few months down the line.Before templates and triple captains there was a world of fantasy football that existed by writing out your XI and ringing in the names. Parents used it as a summer-holiday maths lesson.Yet whether in print or online, there's
  
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• 'Haaland-esque' Calvert-Lewin was 'absolutely monstrous'

  16-09-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Don't Go To Bed Just Yet team have been waxing lyrical about the performance of Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin in Monday's impressive 4-1 win over Newcastle.The England striker dominated the Magpies defence, scoring once and playing a key role in another goal eventually awarded to Jayden Bogle."I thought his performance all-round was brilliant," said BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope. "He does love playing against Newcastle - he's scored loads against them."He won most headers an
  
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• Growing reports Mancini will include Nürnberg winger Zoma in next Italy squad

  16-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Growing reports Mancini will include Nürnberg winger Zoma in next Italy squadThe first international break of the 2026-27 season is just around the corner and there are growingreports that Roberto Mancini will include 1. FC Nürnberg winger Mohamed Ali Zoma in his squad for Italy’s Nations League fixtures coming up in September and October.Could Mancini select Zoma in the next Italy squad?Italy are due to take on Belgium, Turkiye, France and Turkiye again in an extra-long internat
  
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• Former Manchester United striker Anthony Martial close to signing for Málaga after turning down €10m offer

  16-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester United striker Anthony Martial close to signing for Málaga after turning down €10m offerAnthony Martial (30) is reportedly close to signing for Málaga CF, currently 18th in La Liga, according to Foot Mercato.A free agent since the termination of his contract with CF Monterrey and looking for a new challenge to revive his career, the former Manchester United forward is therefore expected to set up home in Spain shortly, having notably turned down two approache
  
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• 'Brighton can go to Man Utd and turn them over'

  16-09-2026 12:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Brighton forward Warren Aspinall believes the Seagulls can beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.Fabian Hurzeler's side are fifth in the Premier League after two wins from their opening four games.Despite also being in the Conference League this season, Aspinall believes his former side, who beat Coventry City 5-0 on Sunday, can still have a good cup run."The car is screaming and revving up as it is always on the move," he told BBC Radio Suss
  
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• Rodri explains why he called Jose Mourinho after choosing Barcelona over Real Madrid

  16-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri explains why he called Jose Mourinho after choosing Barcelona over Real MadridDuring the summer, Real Madrid failed in their bid to sign Rodri – and to make matters worse, he ended up at arch rivals Barcelona. Strong efforts were made to convince him to join, and despite being heavy favourites for much of the transfer window, they ultimately missed out.Rodri has now opened up on his summer move during an interview with MD. He gave an insight into why he chose not to join Real Madrid,
  
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• Dates and kick-off times confirmed: matchday 9 in LALIGA 📆

  16-09-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dates and kick-off times confirmed: matchday 9 in LALIGA 📆LALIGA EA SPORTS has officially announced the dates and kickoff times for Matchday 9 of the 2026/2027 season.The action will get underway on Friday, October 16 at Riazor with the clash between RC Deportivo and Levante UD, starting at 9:00 p.m., kicking off a weekend packed with top-level football.Saturday, October 17 will feature many of the standout fixtures of the round. RCD Espanyol will host Atlético de Madrid in the op
  
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• Confidence should be high despite cup controversy

  16-09-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It's been a bad week for officials. Hot on the heels of the VAR fiasco in the Manchester derby, the match officials mysteriously ruled out a perfectly good equaliser for Reading against Brentford in the Carabao Cup third round. There was also a clear handball penalty shout turned down later in the game, but nobody is talking about that because the disallowed goal was so outrageous.Referee Tom Nield, with a bit of help from his assistant, decided Paudie O'Connor's acrobatic goal should not s
  
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• 'My pride and joy for 53 years' - Horswill on club's last European goal

  16-09-2026 11:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]When legendary former midfielder Mick Horswill scored for Sunderland against Portuguese side Sporting in the Uefa Cup Winners' Cup last 16 first leg back in 1973, he probably did not think he would remain the last Black Cats player to score a European goal until 2026.However, with Regis le Bris leading the club back into European action after a 53-year wait in the Europa League on Wednesday, that record finally looks set to break."It's been my pride and joy for 53 years and now I'm
  
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• Refereeing body admits major error in Monaco-Strasbourg game

  16-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Refereeing body admits major error in Monaco-Strasbourg gameLigue 1’s refereeing body have admitted a major error during AS Monaco’s game against RC Strasbourg Alsace on Saturday. In the 89th minute, Matthis Abline was brought down in the Strasbourg box with the score at 1-1. Éric Wattellier did not spot the trip and nor did those operating VAR on the day. The game would go on to end as a draw, with Paris Brunner’s long-range effort cancelling out an earlier own goal fro
  
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• Vinicius Junior makes promise to Real Madrid fans after Elche draw

  16-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Junior makes promise to Real Madrid fans after Elche drawThere is no doubt that Vinicius Junior is one of the biggest stars in European football and in this star-studded Real Madrid team. He has already written his name in the history of the Merengue club, and their fans were rightly worried when he was being linked with a move to Arsenal, before he ultimately signed a new contract with Los Blancos, during the last summer transfer window.However, it is also quite clear that the Brazilia
  
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• Report: Arsenal interested in move for Liverpool star

  16-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal interested in move for Liverpool starRio Ngumoha, Arsenal Interest and Liverpool’s Position as Transfer Noise GrowsLatest reporting from The Athletic has placed Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha back into the transfer conversation, with Arsenal among the clubs credited with interest in one of the most gifted young wide players in the English game. For Liverpool, this feels less like a warning sign and more like confirmation of what they already know, they have a high-upside tale
  
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• Official | Lille goalkeeper Arnaud Bodart joins Le Havre

  16-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Lille goalkeeper Arnaud Bodart joins Le HavreLe Havre AC have officially announced the signing of Arnaud Bodart (28), who will wear the number 16 shirt for Les Ciel et Marine.A free agent since the termination of his contract with LOSC Lille, the Belgian goalkeeper has signed a one-season deal with the Normandy-based club. At HAC, Bodart will be tasked with stepping in following the serious injury to Lionel Mpasi (32), the usual first-choice goalkeeper.A product of the Standard Li&egr
  
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• Official | Le Havre sign Arnaud Bodart from Lille on ‘joker’ transfer

  16-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Le Havre sign Arnaud Bodart from Lille on ‘joker’ transferLe Havre AC have officially announced the signing of Arnaud Bodart (28), who will wear the number 16 shirt for Les Ciel et Marine.A free agent since the termination of his contract with LOSC Lille, the Belgian goalkeeper has signed a one-season deal with the Normandy-based club. At HAC, Bodart will be tasked with stepping in following the serious injury to Lionel Mpasi (32), the usual first-choice goalkeeper.A produ
  
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• Real Madrid told €70m Arsenal star “is going to join” in January

  16-09-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid told €70m Arsenal star “is going to join” in JanuaryReal Madrid have not made a single January signing since 2019, but that streak could be broken in 2027. Jose Mourinho’s side is in need of another midfielder, given they failed to land Enzo Fernandez and Rodri in the summer, so there is scope for them to re-enter the market when the winter transfer window opens.Real Madrid decided against anyone in the summer once Fernandez and Rodri were off the market becaus
  
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• Adeyemi, Cancelo start in a 4-3-3: How Barcelona can line up against Racing Santander

  16-09-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adeyemi, Cancelo start in a 4-3-3: How Barcelona can line up against Racing SantanderFC Barcelona will be gunning to extend their winning start to the 2026/27 season when they take on Racing Santander tonight at the Spotify Camp Nou.The Blaugrana have been brilliant since the start of the new campaign, winning all six of their matches so far across all competitions.The most recent victory came this past Sunday when they defeated Levante 4-2 away from home. While the performance was not immaculat
  
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• Bristol City 0-1 Lincoln City - fans' verdict

  16-09-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Tuesday's Championship match between Bristol City and Lincoln City.The Imps jumped into the play-off places after making it five games unbeaten, with four clean sheets along the way, with victory over former boss Michael Skubala's new side.It means back-to-back defeats for the Robins, who have lost two of their three games at Ashton Gate without scoring.Here are some of your comments:Bristol City fansSimon: Unfortunately it is the same old Bristol City. Prev
  
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• Seven Serie A players included in latest Argentina squad including Roma trio

  16-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Seven Serie A players included in latest Argentina squad including Roma trioSeven Serie A players have been included in Lionel Scaloni’s latest Argentina national team squad, including a hat-trick of Roma representatives, but not Giallorossi starman Paulo Dybala.Argentina will be in action in a series of friendlies against Bolivia (September 30), Burkina Faso (October 3) and Benin (October 6) and will be calling upon the services of seven Serie A players over the next few weeks.Inter capta
  
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