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• Revealed: Balerdi turned down Boca Juniors to join Roma

  23-09-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Balerdi turned down Boca Juniors to join RomaLeonardo Balerdi’s arrival at Roma wasn’t just a transfer decision, but also a personal one for the Argentine defender. The central defender, who had an excellent start to the season with the Giallorossi, had received a significant offer from Boca Juniors, the team he supports and where he began his career, last summer.The Argentine club had tried very hard to convince him: the president and coach had contacted him personally, pu
  
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• From PE teacher to Premier League player - Thomas' journey

  24-09-2026 11:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"It meant everything to me because it is what I've been working towards my whole life," said Hull City winger Sorba Thomas after revealing his Premier League debut was a "pinch-me moment" on Instagram.The 27-year-old has already made four appearance since signing a four-year contract at MKM Stadium on transfer deadline day, having scored 10 goals and contributed 13 assists in the Championship last season."It meant everything to me," Thomas told BBC Radio Humberside. "It is what I'v
  
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• Rodri fires back at Real Madrid over refereeing claims: “It hurts football”

  24-09-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri fires back at Real Madrid over refereeing claims: “It hurts football”Real Madrid felt very aggrieved after Sunday’s Madrid defeat derby, and with good reason. Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in both avoided red cards at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano, and in the latter’s case, he should have been dismissed for a challenge on Federico Valverde that is set to keep the Uruguayan midfielder out of action for at least eight weeks.Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid TV both furiously
  
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• Tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz admits he is ‘suffering’ watching Real Madrid; identifies what team is missing

  24-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz admits he is ‘suffering’ watching Real Madrid; identifies what team is missingReal Madrid have had a mixed start to the season under Jose Mourinho, with some very good games and some difficult ones, such as the one against Atletico Madrid.Although refereeing decisions may have hindered Los Blancos at the Metropolitano, their performance left a lot to be desired.Tennis icon Carlos Alcaraz has offered a concerned assessment of Real Madrid’s start t
  
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• Milan want Rabiot to commit to long-term contract and potentially see career out at San Siro

  24-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan want Rabiot to commit to long-term contract and potentially see career out at San SiroThursday’s reports claim that Milan want midfielder Adrien Rabiot to commit to a new long-term contract, and that the Frenchman could potentially end up seeing his career out in San Siro if he decides to accept.Milan want Rabiot to sign until 2030Rabiot joined Milan from Marseille last summer, penning a two-year contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months. He is now into the second yea
  
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• Plenty of new faces, this is Forlán’s first Uruguay XI 🇺🇾

  24-09-2026 11:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Plenty of new faces, this is Forlán’s first Uruguay XI 🇺🇾The era of Diego Forlán at the helm of the Uruguay National Team officially begins this Thursday. The legendary striker, now in his role as head coach, has named the starting lineup that will take the field to face Japan at the start of this FIFA window.To guard Uruguay’s goal, Forlán has placed his trust in Santiago Mele between the posts. The goalkeeper will lead the back line of a team lo
  
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• New report confirms length of Arteta’s new Arsenal contract

  24-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New report confirms length of Arteta’s new Arsenal contractMikel Arteta’s new contract is set to last for the next four years, according to a report, with his backroom staff to extend for the same period.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that Mikel Arteta’s new contract agreement with Arsenal is valid for the next four years, presumably tying him down until June 2030.Romano confirms that Arteta will receive a pay increase, and adds that the official annou
  
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• Zinédine Zidane names his France captains

  24-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinédine Zidane names his France captainsZinédine Zidane has chosen his France captains for the current international break, as per a report from L’Équipe. The manager has applied the same method as he used while manager of Real Madrid to name them.Zidane confirmed last Friday that Kylian Mbappé would remain the captain of Les Bleus, just as he was at the end of the Didier Deschamps era, following the international retirement of Hugo Lloris. However, he also rev
  
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• Spain forward heaps praise on Lamine Yamal – “He is a game-changer”

  24-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain forward heaps praise on Lamine Yamal – “He is a game-changer”After a successful World Cup campaign, Spain will return to the fold once again as they gear themselves up for the UEFA Nations League.Ahead of the game against England on September 26, the team’s star striker Mikel Oyarzabal talked about Barcelona ace and Ballon d’Or contender Lamine Yamal.Oyarzabal heaped praise on Yamal despite adding that their style of play are completely different. Oyarzabal sa
  
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• Real Madrid face kick-off warning as derby bans are confirmed

  24-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid face kick-off warning as derby bans are confirmedThe RFEF’s Comité de Disciplina published its disciplinary resolution for the round on 23 September, covering the Atlético Madrid-Real Madrid derby among the featured fixtures reviewed during the international break. The file includes several individual sanctions for players and technical staff, alongside a separate and specific requirement directed at Real Madrid over compliance with official match timings.Jude Bel
  
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• 'Please stay' or 'must leave'? - fans on O'Neill future

  24-09-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]With Martin O'Neill taking stock of his future following three defeats in a row, you asked you whether the Celtic manager should stay or go.Here are some of your comments:Brian: Martin did what was needed last season and should have left on a high. He doesn't need the pressure, senior management have taken him for granted to save them money, let Martin enjoy his retirement.Christine: If O'Neill wants to retain his legacy then he must leave. This path affords him some dignity, slowly drainin
  
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• 'It has looked like we've turned a corner'

  24-09-2026 10:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Fulham fan Lorraine Hughes says supporters "are much happier than they were" after an improvement in performances in recent weeks.The Cottagers lost their first three league matches under new head coach Alvaro Arbeloa but have rallied with draws against Liverpool and Manchester United."Fulham had one of the hardest opening runs in terms of fixtures so it was always going to be a tough time for us, especially with a new manager and new recruits to bed in," Hughes told BBC Radio Lond
  
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• Roma’s Romano regret is Cagliari’s gain as market value soars ahead of Italy debut

  24-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma’s Romano regret is Cagliari’s gain as market value soars ahead of Italy debutAlessandro Romano is set to earn his senior debut for the Italy national team against Belgium in the Nations League on Friday, and it has been suggested by the media in Italy that Roma might already be regretting the terms they negotiated when selling the midfielder to Cagliari earlier this summer.Romano value expected to skyrocket after Italy debut20-year-old Romano has been one of the success stories
  
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• Report: Chelsea interested in move for Dutch midfielder

  24-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea interested in move for Dutch midfielderChelsea Step Up Gjivai Zechiel Interest as Midfield Search Intensifies for 2027Chelsea are pushing deeper into their long-term midfield planning, with Feyenoord’s Gjivai Zechiel now firmly on the club’s radar after an eye-catching start to the season. According to TeamTalk, the Dutch midfielder is among the names being closely monitored as Stamford Bridge recruitment staff reshape priorities following a significant setback in the
  
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• Real Madrid in critical situation amid chaos and indiscipline in the dressing room – report

  24-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid in critical situation amid chaos and indiscipline in the dressing room – reportIn the past couple of years, Real Madrid have been troubled by a lack of cohesion and constant infighting in the dressing room. Despite boasting some of the best players in the world, the team has struggled to produce results.Jose Mourinho was brought in this summer to change that. But one month into the new season, there has been little to no change. And it appears Real Madrid are staring at similar
  
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• Marseille’s Timothy Weah receives one-game ban for red card against PSG

  24-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille’s Timothy Weah receives one-game ban for red card against PSGOlympique de Marseille captain Timothy Weah has been handed a one-game ban for his red card against Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s Le Classique defeat. Weah was sent off for a second yellow card just moments after PSG had re-taken the lead thanks to a close-range finish from Marquinhos. OM would go on to lose the match and record a fifth defeat in their last six games in all competitions. It marks the worst start
  
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• 🚩 Saturday's England-Spain now has a referee 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇪🇸

  24-09-2026 10:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚩 Saturday's England-Spain now has a referee 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇪🇸UEFA has confirmed the officiating team that will oversee next Saturday’s clash between England and Spain. The man in charge will be Italian referee Davide Massa, a highly experienced official on the international stage. Massa will be assisted on the touchlines by his fellow countrymen Filippo Meli and Stefano Alassio, while the fourth official will be Danie
  
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• 'Break comes at the perfect time for West Ham'

  24-09-2026 10:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]The international break gives West Ham an opportunity to regroup, rest and fix some of the challenges we have faced so far.Eight games into the season, we have a clear view of our strengths and weaknesses, so fans are hoping we'll use this break to recover from tiredness and improve technically.Having scored 22 Championship goals, it is clear to see that we are attacking well, putting us in a great position to play exciting football. Instead, our issues lie in defence and midf
  
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• Monaco’s Paris Brunner receives two-game ban for celebration against Strasbourg

  24-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco’s Paris Brunner receives two-game ban for celebration against StrasbourgParis Brunner (20) has received a two-game ban for his throat-slicing celebration against RC Strasbourg Alsace, the LFP confirmed on Wednesday.Brunner has enjoyed an excellent start to the season, scoring six goals in his first seven games, including four in Ligue 1. One of those goals came in a 1-1 draw away to Strasbourg. Celebrating that goal, he went in front of the Strasbourg Kop, and on his way back to the
  
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• 'I never looked back' - Ngumoha on his rise over the past year

  24-09-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha says he "never looked back" after first being named in the club's senior squad for pre-season before the 2025-26 campaign.Ngumoha had become the youngest player in the club's history to start a first-team match when he made his debut as a 16-year-old in the FA Cup against Accrington Stanley the previous season, and further impressed Arne Slot during the tour of Hong Kong and Japan.The winger then marked his Premier League debut by scoring a stunning late win
  
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• Stat attack: Barcelona midfielder leads La Liga in this key metric

  24-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stat attack: Barcelona midfielder leads La Liga in this key metricOne month into the new season, Barcelona are looking like the team to beat right now, having won all of their matches so far.The Catalans already have a six point lead over Real Madrid in the league table, as we head into the first international break of the season.Many things have clicked for Hansi Flick’s men this season, including the attack. But it is worth talking about the midfield, which has performed exceptionally we
  
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• Relief for Real Madrid as serious injury ruled out for star defender; player available vs Villarreal

  24-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Relief for Real Madrid as serious injury ruled out for star defender; player available vs VillarrealReal Madrid fans woke up to the worst possible news this morning, as Ibrahima Konate left the French national team camp after picking up a knock.The defender suffered a sprain in his right knee during a training session on Wednesday and was subsequently released from the French squad. This raised alarm bells within the Real Madrid camp, especially after the club had lost Federico Valverde to a fre
  
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• Official | Le Mans’ Adil Bourabaa receives maiden Algeria call-up after Nabil Bentaleb withdrawal

  24-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Le Mans’ Adil Bourabaa receives maiden Algeria call-up after Nabil Bentaleb withdrawalLe Mans FC winger Adil Bourabaa (21) has received a first call-up to the Algerian national team squad. He replaces another Ligue 1 player, Lille OSC’s Nabil Bentaleb, who was forced to withdraw due to injury. Bourabaa missed out on being named in the initial squad named by Brahim Hemdani, however, he has profited from an injury sustained by Bentaleb. The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielde
  
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• Jose Mourinho remains convinced Vinicius Junior can rediscover his Real Madrid form

  24-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho remains convinced Vinicius Junior can rediscover his Real Madrid formDespite being one of the biggest stars in this Real Madrid team, Vinicius Junior continues to underwhelm with his performances. The Brazilian has not been able to find his stride a month into this season, and concerns about his performance are increasing with every passing match.His performance against Atletico Madrid, a club against which he has played some of his best matches in a Real Madrid shirt, in the first
  
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• Signing Vuskovic was a masterstroke - Sutton

  24-09-2026 10:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Vuskovic has been a "masterstroke" addition for Brighton, says former Premier League striker Chris Sutton.Brighton's record signing Vuskovic joined in the summer from Tottenham and has featured in all five of the Albion's Premier League matches so far. "What an incredible signing; £50m from Spurs - Spurs fans must be thinking 'why have we sold this guy?'", Sutton told BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club."When you play like Brighton and you're so aggressive with your press, your best
  
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• Taylor frustrated by Exeter's international absences

  24-09-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Taylor's side have not scored in their last three League Two matches[Shutterstock]Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says he is unhappy at having to play his side's League Two fixture at Bristol Rovers without his two international players.Full-back Vincent Harper has been called up by Kenya while fellow defender Ed James has been picked for the Wales Under-21 squad.The pair will miss Exeter's next few games, starting with the trip to Bristol Rovers on Saturday (15:00 BST).While Premier League
  
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• Liverpool want to agree deal for 'machine' ahead of Manchester United

  24-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool want to agree deal for 'machine' ahead of Manchester UnitedThe transfer window may be shut but, that doesn't mean that Liverpool aren't already eyeing up their next move. Andoni Iraola has spent well over £150 million on new players this summer with some such as Ronald Araujo managing to prove why they were brought to L4 in the first place.Obviously, it's still early in the season so others, such as Bradley Barcola or Victor Munoz could eventually make their claims for a starting
  
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• Ibrahima Konate sent back to Real Madrid after suffering knee injury

  24-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ibrahima Konate sent back to Real Madrid after suffering knee injuryThe center-back Ibrahima Konate has not needed a lot of time to showcase his worth for Real Madrid. After having joined as a free-agent during the last summer transfer window, he has remained a regular starter for Jose Mourinho in this first stretch of the season, and one can argue that of all the new signings, he has been the most influential and impressive so far.However, a worrisome scenario has emerged with the experienced d
  
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• Former Barcelona star Cristian Tello opens up on Guardiola’s message, Messi and Barcelona’s golden era

  24-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona star Cristian Tello opens up on Guardiola’s message, Messi and Barcelona’s golden eraFormer Barcelona winger Cristian Tello has brought a 16-year professional career to an end, with his years at the club still standing out as one of the defining chapters of his time in football.The former winger came through the Barça academy, returned to the club after a spell at Espanyol and eventually broke into a first team packed with world-class talent. His rise coi
  
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• Cucurella talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Rodri, Barcelona’s interest, Ballon d’Or, derby defeat

  24-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cucurella talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Rodri, Barcelona’s interest, Ballon d’Or, derby defeatMarc Cucurella has given a detailed insight into life at Real Madrid, addressing the fallout from the Madrid derby, his conversation with Rodri before the midfielder chose Barcelona, and the challenge of finding the right balance in attack and defence.Speaking to El Larguero (h/t AS), the Real Madrid defender also explained why he believes the referee had a significant influence on the derby and r
  
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