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• Report Friedkin Group keeps focus on Roma, so could sell Everton over UEFA rules

  16-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Friedkin Group keeps focus on Roma, so could sell Everton over UEFA rulesThe Friedkin Group runs both Roma and Everton, but is reportedly ready to pick the Giallorossi if UEFA co-ownership rules force them to choose between the clubs.The American family-run fund purchased Roma in 2020, then Cannes in 2023, with Everton added to their portfolio in 2024.As Roma’s US President Thomas Daniel Friedkin, wearing a face mask, looks on before the Italian Serie A football match Roma vs Beneve
  
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• Belgium coach explains chat with Real Madrid veteran after Nations League exclusion: ‘If anything happens…’

  19-09-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium coach explains chat with Real Madrid veteran after Nations League exclusion: ‘If anything happens…’Thibaut Courtois will not be part of Mark van Bommel’s first Belgium squad, with the Real Madrid goalkeeper sitting out the upcoming Nations League fixtures after reaching an agreement with the new national team coach.Courtois had already made clear that he intended to step away from Belgium’s Nations League campaign, prioritising his workload and recovery aft
  
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• It's official, Liverpool have their new Roberto Firmino and he's incredible

  19-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's official, Liverpool have their new Roberto Firmino and he's incredibleThere's a new Roberto Firmino on the scene at Anfield.The Brazilian remains one of the most underappreciated club icons of recent memory.Roberto Firmino never seemed interested in chasing the spotlight or soaking up the acclaim of the Anfield crowd. Instead, he was the perfect cog in Jurgen Klopp’s machine, quietly keeping everything ticking while providing the energy and intelligence that allowed Sadio Mane and Mo
  
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• Move, not a shot at dream club! Bundesliga youngster must save season start

  19-09-2026 08:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Move, not a shot at dream club! Bundesliga youngster must save season start"I'm absolutely thrilled to be getting this opportunity here, to be able to play for the biggest club in the world. I definitely want to make the most of this chance and I'm incredibly happy. Now I want to give it everything in every training session," Arijon Ibrahimović had said back in July. At the time, he was dreaming of making the breakthrough at Bayern.Christoph Freund also gave him hope: "It’s no longer
  
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• Premier League today: How to watch Spurs v Aston Villa, TV channels & live stream Saturday 19 September

  19-09-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John McGinn has been reliable in midfield despite Villa’s early struggles to start the season.Photograph: Allstar Picture Library Ltd/Ed Sykes/Apl/SportsphotoTottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are still searching for traction in the Premier League this season with both teams without a win in their opening four matches. It’s against the angsty background that Saturday’s fixture will be played.Spurs are also yet to score their first league goal. Roberto De Zerbi’s side have
  
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• From near oblivion to Europe - Brighton celebrate 125th anniversary

  19-09-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton's players paid for tickets, a T-shirt and scarf for the fans who went to their Uefa Conference League play-off with Tromso in August [Getty Images]It is Thursday, 9 November, 2023. Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi is addressing his players in the Amsterdam Arena before their Europa League tie with Ajax."There's 3,000 Brighton fans in this stadium tonight," said the Italian. "But there's more than twice that number in the city who have travelled over. Remember that when you go on to tha
  
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• The genius Richard Hughes' decision that is going under the radar

  19-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The genius Richard Hughes' decision that is going under the radarIt isn't yet clear the legacy that Richard Hughes will have at Anfield, but his tenure as sporting director will certainly be remembered as historic.The Scot oversaw the signings of three players for over £100 million, breaking the British transfer record twice and ultimately reshaping the side that Jurgen Klopp left at Anfield.After spending over £650 million in five windows many would have expected the team to have im
  
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• Raphinha talks Pedri, Lamine, Lewandowski, Flick, Messi, Alvarez, Ballon d’Or, Saudi offer

  19-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha talks Pedri, Lamine, Lewandowski, Flick, Messi, Alvarez, Ballon d’Or, Saudi offerRaphinha has opened up on almost every major issue surrounding his Barcelona career in a wide-ranging interview with RAC1’s Tu diras (h/t SPORT), from his Ballon d’Or omission and Lamine Yamal’s chances to his decision to stay at the club and his surprise transformation into a number nine.The Brazilian enters the international break in extraordinary form, having scored 11 goals in se
  
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• Victor Munoz reveals Real Madrid regret and picks his Ballon d’Or favourite: ‘You have to accept it was difficult’

  19-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Munoz reveals Real Madrid regret and picks his Ballon d’Or favourite: ‘You have to accept it was difficult’Former Real Madrid academy player Victor Munoz has looked back on his time in the club’s youth system and explained what he learned from coming through both Barcelona’s and Madrid’s academies.Now at Liverpool, Munoz spoke to AS about his development and the difficulty of breaking into Real Madrid’s first team. His route through the Spani
  
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• Winless Villa and Spurs face telling early showdown

  19-09-2026 07:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa have lost three of their opening four Premier League games [Getty Images]More than half a billion spent between them, for just three points and one goal. Tottenham and Aston Villa are in need of Premier League inspiration.It is not a surprise that a summer of change at both clubs has failed to bring immediate results - but they need to ignite their season.They meet at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday as the past two Europa League winners but sitting in the bottom four of the ear
  
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• Chelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals

  19-09-2026 00:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea's problem was once again defending. But with striker Joao Pedro ruled out through injury, scoring goals also became an issue at Brentford on Friday.The Brazilian striker's absence with a knee injury disrupted new manager Xabi Alonso's previously free-scoring attack, which featured Cole Palmer and club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers.Danny Welbeck replaced the forward, but was unable to make an impact.At Brentford, it was an even contest until Jaidon Anthony gave the hosts a 61st
  
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• Brentford 3-0 Chelsea: What Andrews and Schuster said

  19-09-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford manager Keith Andrews speaking to MOTD after his side's 3-0 win: "I feel like I have played. It was a really good evening, it's important that you enjoy evenings like this because you work so hard and there are so many tough days in this game and when you play against a west London rival, and you build up to a game and you go on a bit of a journey with the team, there are always bumps along the way, but we were in a really good place and it's nice to see it come into fruition tonight."
  
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• WSL: Lauren Hemp on song as Man City bag last-minute win against Liverpool

  19-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WSL: Lauren Hemp on song as Man City bag last-minute win against LiverpoolA tense six-goal thriller against Gareth Taylor’s Liverpool side saw Manchester City maintain their unbeaten run. Goals from Lauren Hemp, Bunny Shaw, Alice Bergström, Vivien Endemann alongside an own goal from Grace Fisk treated fans to an action packed evening at the Joie Stadium.Starting XIsManchester CityYamashita; Wamser, Greenwood, Rose, Beney, Hasegawa, Blindkilde Brown, Hemp, Mead, Fowler, ShawLiverpoolKe
  
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• The first glimpse of a Brazilian winger for Manchester City was full of promise

  19-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first glimpse of a Brazilian winger for Manchester City was full of promiseBrazilian winger Allan finally made his Manchester City debut as City thumped Norwich City 5-0 in their third-round Carabao Cup tie. Allan arrived at City from Palmeiras during the summer and had to be patient before being given an opportunity to play by Enzo Maresca. Allan’s opportunity to start arrived against Norwich City and he showed more than enough after a tough opening 20 minutes to illustrate why City w
  
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• Cliftonville win to extend lead at top to eight

  19-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cliftonville defeated Lisburn Rangers 3-1 at Solitude on Friday to strengthen their position at the top of the Women's Premiership and move a step closer to securing the title.The Reds' victory extended their lead at the league summit to eight points over nearest challengers Glentoran, who play Linfield at the Blanchflower Stadium on Sunday afternoon (16:30 BST).Cliftonville will be crowned champions if the Glens fail to beat their Belfast rivals in that encounter.Cliftonville were two goals to
  
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• Brentford 3-0 Chelsea: What Alonso and Colwill said

  19-09-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso speaking to MOTD: "Everything was disappointing especially the result but we can do better. We must do better. 45 minutes we were competing well, but in the second half we dropped, and conceded the three goals. You need to be very focused, and once you concede from set-pieces, it gives them an advantage and control because once you concede the second goal it becomes much harder and we lost a little bit of our discipline when we were close to the box. We have to correc
  
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• Analysis: Schuster shines as Igor Thiago breaks his duck

  18-09-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Three weeks without a game is not something any Premier League fan is looking forward to, but Brentford supporters can at least spend the forthcoming international break reflecting on their side's excellent start to the season.It is now six games unbeaten to start 2026-27 and, for now at least, they are looking down on all but Arsenal and Manchester City in the table.Arguably, Brentford's biggest strength is their adaptability - finding the approach that is best suited for any give
  
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• Italy call 34 players, but Mancini snub for Retegui, Udogie, Zaccagni and Politano

  18-09-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy call 34 players, but Mancini snub for Retegui, Udogie, Zaccagni and PolitanoRoberto Mancini called a massive 34 players for his first Italy squad, but still left out names including Mateo Retegui, Mattia Zaccagni, Destiny Udogie, Matteo Gabbia and Matteo Politano, while others remain with the Under-21 side.The Azzurri begin this second Mancini era in the Nations League, where they play Belgium on September 25, Turkiye on September 28, France on October 2 and then the Turkish side again on
  
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• Another attacking option revealed itself for Manchester City against Norwich City

  18-09-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another attacking option revealed itself for Manchester City against Norwich CityFloyd Samba was the star of the show as Manchester City beat Norwich City 5-0 to cruise into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Samba made his City first-team debut and bagged a brace in a spectacular display from the 17-year-old. His link-up play as a striker was also brilliant throughout the Thursday night match. After watching Samba’s performance against Norwich City, it did seem like another attacking op
  
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• Arsenal open to Dowman loan in right circumstances

  18-09-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman is the youngest player to ever start a game for Arsenal [Getty Images]Arsenal are open to allowing teenage prodigy Max Dowman to leave the club on loan this term if it aids his development.Last season, the 16-year-old set two records, as the youngest player to score in Premier League history and for the Gunners. However, while he is yet to feature in the English top flight this term, he marked his first appearance of the season with two goals in Arsenal's 4-2 win at Ipswich in the Car
  
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• Analysis: Chelsea solidity proves short-lived

  18-09-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]After such a positive start to the campaign with back-to-back wins and goals aplenty, things have quickly got tricky for Chelsea.It is now three league games without a win, seven goals conceded in that time and 12 in total this season – plus another three in the Carabao Cup.With those defensive concerns in mind, Alonso brought in Jordan Henderson and Valentin Barco to shore up the midfield, and for an hour it worked.The pair were booed throughout by the Brentford fans, Hender
  
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• Why Andoni Iraola returns to Bournemouth with something still to prove

  18-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola almost did too well for his own good at Bournemouth. As Liverpool stuttered and stalled towards the end of Arne Slot’s reign, they were nearly caught by the rising force on the south coast. Bournemouth finished the season unbeaten in 18 league games. Had the campaign been a couple of weeks longer, they may have overtaken the team in fifth. And as that side was Liverpool, maybe Iraola would have cost himself the chance to manage in the Champions League.Instead, they held on, t
  
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• Nuno’s Decision Is Affecting West Ham Player Badly: Why Should The Hammers Seek A January Transfer?

  18-09-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nuno’s Decision Is Affecting West Ham Player Badly: Why Should The Hammers Seek A January Transfer?Edson Álvarez faces a difficult spell at West Ham United after losing his place in the club’s plans and Rafael Márquez’s first Mexico squad. TUDN journalist Gibrán Araige, as relayed by Sport Witness, reported that the midfielder will miss Mexico’s upcoming autumn friendlies against Colombia, Peru, the United States and Chile. Mexican newspaper El Univer
  
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• Sarri: ‘Only positive start was with Chelsea, not good memories of Juventus’

  18-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sarri: ‘Only positive start was with Chelsea, not good memories of Juventus’Maurizio Sarri insists Atalanta shouldn’t be concerned, as ‘the only positive start in my career was at Chelsea,’ but admits he doesn’t have ‘good memories’ of his time at Juventus.There will be a reunion at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin on Sunday at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).BERGAMO, ITALY – AUGUST 20: Atalanta BC coach Maurizio Sarri looks on during the UEF
  
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• Fofana Gets 7, Neto With 6 | Chelsea Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs Brentford

  18-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fofana Gets 7, Neto With 6 | Chelsea Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs BrentfordChelsea faced off against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Blues made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.Jaidon Anthony scored the opener for the home team in the 61st minute before Igor Thiago doubled his team’s advantage in the 83rd minute. Fabio
  
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• Every time a young defender plays for Manchester City, he just oozes class and composure

  18-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every time a young defender plays for Manchester City, he just oozes class and composureManchester City cruised past Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night when they booked themselves a fourth-round Carabao Cup tie against Brighton with a thumping 5-0 win. Enzo Maresca got the performance he would have wanted by a host of City’s young and squad players. Floyd Samba bagged a brace and his overall performance up front was superb. Allan showed flashes of what he will add to this
  
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• Move, not a chance at dream club! Bundesliga youngster must save start

  18-09-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Move, not a chance at dream club! Bundesliga youngster must save start"I'm absolutely thrilled to be getting the chance here to play for the biggest club in the world. I definitely want to take this opportunity and I'm incredibly happy. Now I want to give it everything in every training session," Arijon Ibrahimović said back in July. At the time, he dreamed of being able to establish himself at Bayern.Christoph Freund also gave him hope: "For him, it's no longer just about learning —
  
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• Derry City beat Galway to move fourth in league

  18-09-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish Premier DivisionDerry City 1 - 0 Galway United FTAdam O'Reilly's goal in first-half stoppage time proved decisive as Derry City picked up a 1-0 win over Galway United at the Brandywell to move fourth in the Premier Division.Chances were few and far between in the opening 45 minutes and the sides looked to be heading in level at the break until O'Reilly got on the end of Michael Duffy's cut-back.The visitors never really threatened an equaliser in the second period and Derry went close to d
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Tony Cascarino: ‘Marseille are still the biggest club in France.’

  18-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Tony Cascarino: ‘Marseille are still the biggest club in France.’Former Ireland international and Olympique de Marseille cult legend Tony Cascarino sat down with Get French Football News to discuss his time at the Ligue 1 side and the current situation the club finds itself in.You became a cult figure at Marseille, where supporters called you “Tony Goal”. How did that move come about?After the 1994 World Cup, I was out of contract and recovering
  
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• Liverpool's next Jordan Henderson is here, Andoni Iraola has already sent his scouts to watch him

  18-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's next Jordan Henderson is here, Andoni Iraola has already sent his scouts to watch himLiverpool's midfield is very clearly their weakest area among their ranks at the moment. Even though Alexis Mac Allister has managed to get back to his best, the Reds could still do with changing a couple of their players around.Lamine Camara, Adam Wharton and many others have already been linked with a switch but, for one reason or another, none of those moves have come to fruition yet.A new number
  
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