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• Reedijk a bold and exciting roll of the dice

  24-09-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]I had hoped Hibs would break the mould when they came to appoint Sir David Gray's successor, but if I'm completely honest I had my doubts the club would deliver.Those doubts were unfounded though as Hibs have made a bold, brave and exciting appointment in Marink Reedijk.With no senior playing career to speak of and a coaching background that 'only' goes as high as the Belgian second tier, it would have been easy for Malky Mackay and Ian Gordon to overlook Reedijk.Winning promotion with an u
  
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• Jose Mourinho reveals why he chose to return to Real Madrid: ‘Didn’t have the best results’

  25-09-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho reveals why he chose to return to Real Madrid: ‘Didn’t have the best results’After a couple of trophyless seasons at Real Madrid, Florentino Perez had to make an important decision in the summer about how to take the club forward.He turned to a familiar face in Jose Mourinho, who was at Benfica, and the Portuguese manager has had a mixed start to life back at the Santiago Bernabeu.Mourinho has now explained why he returned to Real Madrid and offered a fascinating
  
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• Fermin Lopez talks Lamine, Gordon, Raphinha, competition with Olmo, Ballon d’or, Champions League ambition

  25-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fermin Lopez talks Lamine, Gordon, Raphinha, competition with Olmo, Ballon d’or, Champions League ambitionFermin Lopez has offered a revealing insight into Barcelona’s changing squad, his relationship with Lamine Yamal and the ambitions building inside Hansi Flick’s dressing room.Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, the midfielder also looked back on the difficult period when injury ruled him out of the World Cup and explained how his friendship with Yamal helped him through it.Fermin
  
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• Celtic step up plans for Jota return - gossip

  25-09-2026 08:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic winger closing in on return from long-term injury as Scotland star begins training after heart operation...Jota could return to Celtic action earlier than expected, with a behind-closed-doors game being planned during the international break. (Scottish Sun)The door has not closed on former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe taking charge of Celtic, according to Stenhousemuir boss Marvin Bartley, who played under him with Bournemouth. (Glasgow Times)Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has
  
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• Liverpool on course for sensational signing, 'strong interest'

  25-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool on course for sensational signing, 'strong interest'Liverpool look completely on course to land a sensational signing. They reportedly retain a 'strong interest' in getting a deal done.Liverpool are weighing up their transfer targets right now ahead of a massive 2027. That follows the massive 2026, which followed the massive 2027. That's the nature of trying to overhaul a squad - especially when you don't get it right the first two times.But the Reds unquestionably need to invest furth
  
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• 🥐 Plenty of national teams, Madrid wars... 5️⃣ Friday stories

  25-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Plenty of national teams, Madrid wars... 5️⃣ Friday storiesInternational football takes center stage on a key day for the Nations League. As Spain puts the finishing touches on its debut against England and Real Madrid fights a fresh media battle, European dugouts are seeing high-pressure new beginnings.Spain travels to London with its sights set on WembleyThe Spanish national team lands in Britain today to complete its final training session before facing England this Sat
  
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• Why teenagers have become a huge part of football's transfer market

  25-09-2026 08:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  JJ Gabriel is one of the most highly-rated prospects in English football [Getty Images]A 15-year-old growing up in the UK faces many tough personal decisions about their future - which school subjects to study, which social circle suits them, and where their priorities lie in life.But in the past few weeks the choices teenage Manchester United striker JJ Gabriel has been making about his future in football have drawn huge public attention in sports media and online.Gabriel has informed United he
  
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• Education, Barcelona & Basque culture - why Spain are dominating football

  25-09-2026 08:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal is just one of Barcelona's academy products playing for Spain [Getty Images]World champions. European champions. Olympic champions. Undefeated in two and a half years. Spain are the dominant force in men's world football.Of the past 10 major international tournaments, they have won five.Going into Saturday's Nations League meeting with England at Wembley (19:45 BST), they are on an international record 38-match unbeaten run. They have not lost since a 1-0 defeat by Colombia in a 202
  
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• Real Madrid would be 10 points behind Barcelona without their unsung hero

  25-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid would be 10 points behind Barcelona without their unsung heroReal Madrid have had a mixed start to the 2026-27 season, winning most of their games but also losing a couple and finding themselves six points behind Barcelona in September.Some performances from Jose Mourinho’s team were convincing, while some required late rescue acts to help secure victory.Carlos Espi has barely featured for Los Blancos this season. Somehow, the 20-year-old has still managed to have a major influ
  
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• How Ronaldo fared in Portugal’s 1-0 win over Wales after vowing to continue international career

  25-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Ronaldo fared in Portugal’s 1-0 win over Wales after vowing to continue international careerThere was plenty of speculation around Cristiano Ronaldo’s future in international football.Portugal’s World Cup journey ended against Spain in the last-16 and Ronaldo was heavily criticised for his performances at the tournament.After saying the summer’s World Cup was his last, many expected the 41-year-old to announce his retirement from international football.However, the fo
  
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• Cubarsi talks Rodri, Gerard Martin, Christensen, squad depth, World Cup final: ‘We are short of a centre-back’

  25-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cubarsi talks Rodri, Gerard Martin, Christensen, squad depth, World Cup final: ‘We are short of a centre-back’Pau Cubarsi enters the new season with a World Cup winner’s medal and the confidence that comes from playing a major role for both Barcelona and Spain.The young centre-back, voted the best young player at the World Cup, spoke to RAC1’s Tu Diras while on international duty and offered insight into Barcelona’s strong start, the changes in the squad,
  
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• 🗞️ The national side, debut day in Europe... mixed Friday back pages

  25-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ The national side, debut day in Europe... mixed Friday back pagesThe major sports newspapers are focusing on the biggest names in the Spain national team, the European ambition of young talents, and the managerial moves across the continent’s top leagues.Full spotlight on La Roja and Barça ambitionThe national front pages come out strong, putting the focus on the national team’s players. Marca gives its front page to Eric García, who, after injuries in
  
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• It looks certain, Liverpool to replace Joe Gomez with €60m England star

  25-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It looks certain, Liverpool to replace Joe Gomez with €60m England starLiverpool's Joe Gomez replacement couldn't look more clear right now. A €60m England star is nailed on.Liverpool need to figure out what to do with Joe Gomez next summer. The club's longest-serving player will be out of contract and it's highly unlikely that the Reds give him a new one.As the Athletic points out, it's one of many decisions facing the new sporting director, Julian Ward. We imagine there's only one di
  
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• Deco: ‘Barcelona have moved on from Julian Alvarez’

  25-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco: ‘Barcelona have moved on from Julian Alvarez’Barcelona sporting director Deco believes their failed pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is now behind them.Barcelona wanted Alvarez to replace Robert Lewandowski as their long-term No.9. However, Atletico had no intention of selling the Argentine to a direct La Liga rival.Speaking at the Portugal Football Summit in Oeiras, Deco confirmed Barcelona made an offer for the 26-year-old before accepting that a deal would n
  
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• Bayern Munich eyeing move for Barcelona star Dani Olmo

  25-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich eyeing move for Barcelona star Dani OlmoBayern Munich are considering a January move for Barcelona attacking midfielder Dani Olmo as they prepare for the possibility of losing one of their key attacking players, per Sky Sports.The Bundesliga champions are keeping tabs on Olmo because clubs elsewhere in Europe are interested in Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise.If either player leaves, Bayern will have to look for a proven forward, and Olmo is one of the options on their radar.The 28-
  
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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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• France predicted XI v Turkiye: Kylian Mbappé to start on left in Zinédine Zidane’s first game in charge

  25-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France predicted XI v Turkiye: Kylian Mbappé to start on left in Zinédine Zidane’s first game in chargeIn Zinédine Zidane’s first game as manager of the France national team, Kylian Mbappé is set to be repositioned on the left of Les Bleus’ attack.Zidane is looking to quickly make his mark on this France squad. He is set to make the bold decision of repositioning Mbappé on the left, which will allow Ousmane Dembélé to play in the
  
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• Athletic Bilbao superstar explains why Lamine Yamal deserves to win Ballon d’Or: ‘People buy tickets to see him’

  25-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Athletic Bilbao superstar explains why Lamine Yamal deserves to win Ballon d’Or: ‘People buy tickets to see him’Nico Williams has added another high-profile voice to Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or campaign, with the Athletic Bilbao winger arguing that his Spain teammate deserves the award because of the unique appeal of his football.Yamal enters the final stage of the 2026 Ballon d’Or race after another outstanding season for Barcelona and Spain. The 19-year-
  
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• Roma target Kvernadze, Inter eye Beltrán 🧤, McTominay back ☀️

  25-09-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma target Kvernadze, Inter eye Beltrán 🧤, McTominay back ☀️Only a few hours remain until Roberto Mancini’s new Italy makes its debut tonight against Belgium. While we wait to see the Azzurri on the pitch, let’s take a look at how Serie A’s big clubs are moving during this international break, between training sessions, possible January transfer moves, and returns from injury.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe
  
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• Our son's death could have been prevented by FA - Billy Vigar's parents

  25-09-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "You swing from sadness to anger because you just feel it could have been prevented."That is the view of Camilla Vigar, whose son Billy, a former Arsenal academy player, died a year ago today from a "significant brain injury", five days after colliding with a concrete wall surrounding a pitch.The 21-year-old striker was playing for Chichester City at Wingate and Finchley FC in north London.In their first broadcast interview since their son's passing, the Vigar family accuse the Football Associat
  
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• Thomas Tuchel has realised England’s ultimate challenge and only Spain have the answer

  25-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Thomas Tuchel gathered the England players for the first meet-up since the World Cup on Wednesday, the mood was very much of moving on. There was no great discussion of what had just gone, but instead simply the need to build on it.That has been the manager’s entire attitude since that semi-final against Argentina, with many insiders perceiving a reluctance to accept responsibility. Tuchel has only really spoken about the positives, how fans speak to him about Mexico, while insisting on
  
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• Scotland’s new era is a genuinely bold step into the unknown

  25-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Other appointments may have attracted more attention across the increasingly star-studded realm of international managers. It is hardly Sebastien Pocognoli’s fault, though, that unlike Jurgen Klopp or Zinedine Zidane or Thomas Tuchel or Carlo Ancelotti he is not yet a Champions League winning coach, armed with a CV that contains titles and trophies at Europe’s biggest clubs. At 39, the Belgian is at the start of his managerial career, rather than approaching the end, having overseen
  
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• NSL Week 22 results: The race for the playoffs is on after Montréal secure their fate

  25-09-2026 04:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NSL Week 22 results: The race for the playoffs is on after Montréal secure their fateThe Northern Super League playoff race is finally under way and getting more uncomfortable by the week.Montréal became the first team to officially clinch a postseason spot after Saturday’s results. That leaves three places still open and five teams chasing them.At the top, Montréal keeps pulling away. Behind them, the table is starting to bunch up.Ottawa jumped back into second with a
  
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• 🎥 Striker sent off after celebrating as his country are beaten

  25-09-2026 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Striker sent off after celebrating as his country are beatenSayed Abu Farchi was an "unusual" protagonist during Thursday’s (24) Austria vs. Israel match in the UEFA Nations League.After scoring his goal — which made it 1-1 away from home — the 20-year-old Israeli forward went to one of the corner flags for a "personal" celebration and ended up being sent off.The damage would grow even bigger, as Austria scored twice after the 90th minute and won the Nations League B
  
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• Bellamy wants more from Wales after loss to Portugal

  25-09-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales earned plaudits but Craig Bellamy wants more from his side, after admitting they were forced to suffer in their narrow 1-0 defeat in Portugal.Joao Felix's deflected strike proved enough to earn victory in Lisbon for the hosts, who also saw Cristiano Ronaldo's effort ruled out by VAR.It was a winning start to the Nations League title defence for Portugal and for new manager Jorge Jesus.Despite being under pressure for long spells in Lisbon, Bellamy's injury-hit side ended strongly as Brenna
  
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• Man Utd borrow another £90m as debt tops £1.1bn

  25-09-2026 00:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium is facing maintenance issues [Getty Images]Manchester United have borrowed another £90m since 30 June - and confirmed they spent £191.7m on new players this summer.United bought Andrey Santos from Chelsea on 13 July, Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on 14 July and Carlos Baleba from Brighton on 25 August. The fees the club stated they spent on the trio at the time the transfers were announced added up to £153m, and it is not clear where
  
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• Bellamy wants more from Wales after Portugal loss

  25-09-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales earned plaudits but Craig Bellamy wants more from after admitting his side were forced to suffer in their narrow defeat in Portugal.Joao Felix's deflected strike proved enough to earn victory in Lisbon for the hosts who also saw Cristiano Ronaldo's effort ruled out by VAR victory.It was a winning start to the National League title defence for Portugal and for new manager Jorge Jesus.Despite being under pressure for long spells in Lisbon, Bellamy's injury-hit side ended strongly as Brennan
  
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• 'Don't put pressure on us' over Israel games - Ogbene

  25-09-2026 00:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene has urged the public to not "put the pressure on us" over the campaign to boycott the upcoming Nations League games against Israel.The sides are due to meet in Debrecen, Hungary on Sunday before the return fixture in Backa Topola, Serbia on 4 October (both 19:45 BST).Since the sides were drawn together in Group B3, there has been increasing calls in Ireland to withdraw from the games due to the ongoing situation in Gaza with a 'Stop The Game' campaign
  
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• Uefa fears Premier League impact on transfer market

  25-09-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in a deal worth £118m [Getty Images]Uefa believes "a clear two-speed system" is emerging in the transfer market as a result of the huge spending by Premier League clubs this summer. In its latest European club talent and competition landscape report, European football's governing body laid bare just how dominant the transfer activity of English clubs has become.Uefa's report said that the estimated €4.6bn (£4bn) spend by Premier Leag
  
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• Barcelona's Deco denies interest in Man Utd's Gabriel

  24-09-2026 23:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  JJ Gabriel told Manchester United that he wanted to leave earlier this month [Getty Images]Barcelona's sporting director Deco said the club has no interest in pursuing Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel.Gabriel, 15, travelled to the Spanish city after informing United that he wanted to leave Old Trafford earlier this month.Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain are among the clubs reportedly keen on securing his signature. "There's nothing to say about this boy," Deco said at a news
  
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