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• Ronald looking forward after transfer collapse

  10-09-2026 05:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos says Ronald is looking to the future at Swansea City after the collapse of his proposed move to Millwall.Swansea agreed to sell their Brazilian winger to the Lions on transfer deadline day earlier this month only for the move to collapse over personal terms.The 25-year-old is under contract at Swansea until the summer of 2027, though the deal features an option for a further 12 months.He has come straight back into the fold after the Millwall deal fell throu
  
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• The fine Real Madrid have imposed on Raul Asencio after disciplinary case – report

  12-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The fine Real Madrid have imposed on Raul Asencio after disciplinary case – reportReal Madrid defender Raul Asencio found himself in controversy after being involved in a drunk-driving incident.Los Blancos have now imposed a substantial financial penalty on the Spaniard following the disciplinary proceedings opened against the defender.According to Defensa Central, the sanction is believed to be close to €100,000. Analyst Rodra has revealed that Asencio has already received punishment
  
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• Liverpool eye move for their next South American sensation

  12-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool eye move for their next South American sensationAt the moment, Alexis Mac Allister's future is completely up in the air. The Argentinian hasn't been offered a new deal by Liverpool despite both Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai both being handed new deals this season.The midfielder has even come out and said that he was "very sad" that Liverpool hadn't offered him a new contract.Many rumours emerged about why this may not have happened yet but, recently, reports have suggested th
  
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• On loan Real Madrid star breaks Lionel Messi’s long-standing record

  12-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On loan Real Madrid star breaks Lionel Messi’s long-standing recordFranco Mastantuono’s time at Real Madrid was anything but memorable as he suffered with poor form and fitness and never really got going as many expected him to.The youngster thus left the club in the summer transfer window, just one season into his Real Madrid stint, and is currently on loan at Fiorentina for one season.Los Blancos, meanwhile, have brought in Yan Diomande as a record signing to strengthen the left fl
  
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• Barcelona captain named in UEFA Team of the Week after Feyenoord brace

  12-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain named in UEFA Team of the Week after Feyenoord braceRaphinha has received another major accolade after his outstanding display against Feyenoord earned him a place in UEFA’s Team of the Week, adding to his recent recognition in LaLiga.The Barcelona captain was singled out by UEFA’s technical observers following a performance in which he scored twice, with his opening goal particularly catching the eye. Raphinha used a clever feint to beat two Feyenoord defender
  
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• Signed instead of Rashford, Gordon is proving worth at Barca

  12-09-2026 08:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Gordon has called Barcelona "the biggest club on the planet" and said he had dreamed about playing for them as a child [Getty Images]Anthony Gordon has only played five matches for Barcelona since joining in May, but the England winger is already making a big impression.The former Newcastle United forward has provided four assists in his first five games for the free-scoring Spanish giants.The 25-year-old is still hunting his first goal, but has slotted seamlessly into Barcelona's attack
  
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• Sergio Busquets backs Flick to lead Barcelona to Champions League triumph: ‘We have a great manager and great players’

  12-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sergio Busquets backs Flick to lead Barcelona to Champions League triumph: ‘We have a great manager and great players’Sergio Busquets has backed Barcelona to end their long wait for Champions League glory, confident that Hansi Flick has assembled a squad capable of going all the way this season.Busquets, now working as Juliano Belletti’s assistant with Barcelona’s reserve side, remains closely connected to the club and is clearly encouraged by what he has seen from Flick&
  
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• Real Madrid striker’s situation growing complicated as he nears his return from injury

  12-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid striker’s situation growing complicated as he nears his return from injuryEndrick has not featured yet for Real Madrid this season as an injury has kept him out of action from the very first game. He is now close to a return, but it already appears difficult, if not impossible, to break into the team’s starting XI.With Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Yan Diomande, Arda Guler and even Brahim Diaz fighting for the three spots in attack, Endrick can only hope for a second-strin
  
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• Real Madrid predicted starting XI against Rayo Vallecano | La Liga

  12-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid predicted starting XI against Rayo Vallecano | La LigaReal Madrid return to domestic action on Saturday, as Jose Mourinho’s side host Rayo Vallecano in a La Liga local derby at the Bernabeu. A victory will take Los Blancos level with Barcelona at the top of the standings, with the Catalans not in action until Sunday.With three matches in the space of eight days, it will be no surprise to see Mourinho make changes from the side that started the 2-1 Champions League victory over
  
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• New Man City signings desperate to win - Dias

  12-09-2026 07:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have brought in summer signings who are "desperate to win" and the whole squad is "buying into the idea" of new manager Enzo Maresca, says new captain Ruben Dias.City spent a Premier League record £458m during the recent transfer window, with incomings including midfield trio Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi.But the club also recouped more than £300m in sales and lost the experience of players such as 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, former captain Ber
  
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• Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: Match preview | La Liga

  12-09-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: Match preview | La LigaReal Madrid are back in domestic action on Saturday, as they prepare to host Rayo Vallecano in La Liga at the Bernabeu. Jose Mourinho’s side are aiming to bounce back after their narrow defeat at the hands of Real Betis last weekend, and three points would take them level with arch rivals Barcelona, who are not in action until Sunday.Real Madrid have been excellent at the Bernabeu so far this season, with three victories out of three an
  
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• 📊 See the new BR table after the C-R-A-Z-Y game that opened round 27

  12-09-2026 04:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 See the new BR table after the C-R-A-Z-Y game that opened round 27Who out there missed the most INSANE game of the 2026 Brasileirão? The 27th round of the competition kicked off with Coritiba versus Athletico this Friday (11).And it was a CHAOTIC clash at Couto Pereira, the stage for the 401st Athletiba in history.There were cards, scuffles, puddles, and even a red card based on the "Vini Jr. Law."Furacão had one more man on the pitch and was leading 3-1 until the 90th mi
  
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• 🔝The best team in the country? Nacional's best XI with James

  12-09-2026 04:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝The best team in the country? Nacional's best XI with JamesJames Rodríguez’s signing for Atlético Nacional promises to transform the competitive landscape of Colombian football. After being announced as a star signing, the 35-year-old midfielder will be presented to the fans at Atanasio Girardot Stadium, while awaiting the completion of his physical conditioning.Lucas González’s tactical reshuffleCoach Lucas González will keep his usual 4-2-3-1 se
  
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• Vini Jr. rule claims another victim in the Brasileirão, watch it 🎥

  12-09-2026 03:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vini Jr. rule claims another victim in the Brasileirão, watch it 🎥The chaotic Coritiba vs. Athletico this Friday (11) was packed with scuffles and lots of puddles on the Couto Pereira pitch.And the derby in Matchday 27 of the Brasileirão — which ended in insane fashion — also featured a red card based on the "Vini Jr. Law."
  Breno Lopes in the spotlight 🟥Coritiba had a free kick late in the first half.Then Breno Lopes went up to center-back Arthur Dias an
  
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• Coritiba striker sent off after breaking the Vini Jr law; watch 🎥

  12-09-2026 03:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coritiba striker sent off after breaking the Vini Jr law; watch 🎥The CHAOTIC Coritiba vs. Athletico this Friday (11) has been full of drama and plenty of puddles on the Couto Pereira pitch.And the derby in Matchday 27 of the Brasileirão has also already seen a sending-off based on the "Vini Jr. Law."
  Breno Lopes in the spotlight 🟥Coritiba had a free kick to take right near the end of the first half.Then Breno Lopes went over to center-back Arthur Dias and covered his mouth
  
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• Athletiba is chaos! Vini Jr law claims another victim in Brasileirão 🎥

  12-09-2026 03:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Athletiba is chaos! Vini Jr law claims another victim in Brasileirão 🎥The CHAOTIC Coritiba vs. Athletico this Friday (11) has been full of drama and plenty of puddles on the Couto Pereira pitch.And the derby in Matchday 27 of the Brasileirão has already seen a red card based on the "Vini Jr. Law."
  Breno Lopes in the spotlight 🟥Coritiba had a free kick late in the first half.Then Breno Lopes went up to center-back Arthur Dias and covered his mouth with his right hand
  
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• Miron Muslic hails Schalke 04 ‘game-changers’ after first Bundesliga win

  12-09-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Miron Muslic hails Schalke 04 ‘game-changers’ after first Bundesliga winSchalke 04 head coach Miron Muslic does not particularly care for the term “substitute.”Robin Gosens revealed as much after Friday evening’s 3-1 victory over Union Berlin, explaining that Muslic deliberately refers to the players beginning matches on the bench as “game-changers.” Two Bundesliga matches in the space of six days have provided rather convincing evidence that the termino
  
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• 🔝 With several surprises: Sudamericana team of the week

  12-09-2026 02:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝 With several surprises: Sudamericana team of the weekSouth American football presents a star-studded lineup led by the biggest names of the continental matchday. A squad made up of key figures from Boca Juniors, Santos FC, Cienciano, and Independiente Santa Fe forms a roster packed with class and talent.Luxury spineThe midfield stands out for its tactical solidity with the presence of Argentine Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors) and Brazilian Willian Arão (Santos FC), joined by the
  
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• 🎥 Should this match have gone ahead? Brasileirão derby on soaked pitch

  12-09-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Should this match have gone ahead? Brasileirão derby on soaked pitchThe 27th round of the 2026 Brasileirão got underway on Friday night (11) with the 401st Athletiba in history at Couto Pereira.A derby being played even though the pitch is not in the best condition because of the rain falling in Curitiba.
  Assessment and... the ball is rolling!The refereeing team walked the pitch to check its condition during both teams' warm-up.Then referee Wagner do Nascimento Magalh&ati
  
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• 🎥 Should it have gone ahead? Brasileirão derby starts on soaked pitch

  12-09-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Should it have gone ahead? Brasileirão derby starts on soaked pitchThe 27th round of the 2026 Brasileirão got underway on Friday night (11) with the 401st Athletiba in history at Couto Pereira.A derby that went ahead even though the pitch was far from ideal because of the rain falling in Curitiba.
  Analysis and... the ball is rolling!The refereeing team inspected the pitch to assess its conditions during both teams’ warm-up.Then referee Wagner do Nascimento Magalh&at
  
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• Union Berlin without excuses or explanations after conceding 10 goals in three Bundesliga matches

  12-09-2026 02:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Union Berlin without excuses or explanations after conceding 10 goals in three Bundesliga matchesUnion Berlin head coach Mauro Lustrinelli acknowledged that his side’s continued defensive problems extend well beyond one system or one centre-back partnership after Friday evening’s 1-3 home defeat against Schalke 04. The result leaves Union with one point from their opening three Bundesliga fixtures and, considerably more concerningly, ten goals conceded.Lustrinelli’s side opened
  
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• 👊Kevin Viveros emerges as Falcao's heir in Colombia

  12-09-2026 01:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👊Kevin Viveros emerges as Falcao's heir in ColombiaColombian striker Kevin Viveros is enjoying a rich vein of form in South American football. At 26, the Athletico Paranaense forward has established himself as the Brasileirão’s top scorer after netting 17 goals in 24 matches, leading his team to third place in the tournament under Odair Hellmann.
  The solution to Colombia’s attacking crisisCombining physical power, speed, and lethal finishing in the box, the striker is
  
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• 💪 Hernández awaits his La Roja debut: I'm ready for the national team

  12-09-2026 01:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💪 Hernández awaits his La Roja debut: I'm ready for the national teamColo Colo’s young forward, Leandro Hernández, became one of the biggest surprises in the Chile National Team squad for the North American tour, where they will face Canada, the United States, and Mexico. After establishing himself with the ‘Cacique,’ the attacker will receive his first call-up to the senior team.Physical growth and international experienceSpeaking with Arturo Vidal, the y
  
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• Loris Karius Germany call-up discussion heats up after another Bundesliga masterclass

  12-09-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Loris Karius Germany call-up discussion heats up after another Bundesliga masterclassLoris Karius refused to campaign publicly for a Germany call-up after producing another decisive performance for Schalke 04 in Friday evening’s 3-1 Bundesliga victory over Union Berlin. That hasn’t stopped the talk from escalating.One week after emerging as Schalke’s clear hero in a goalless draw with Bayern Munich, Karius again supplied several crucial interventions as Miron Muslic’s sid
  
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• 🚨XIs confirmed: a rotated Boca side hosts Central Córdoba

  12-09-2026 01:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨XIs confirmed: a rotated Boca side hosts Central CórdobaBoca Juniors host Central Córdoba this Friday at 9:30 PM at La Bombonera for the ninth round of the 2026 Torneo Clausura, with Yael Falcón Pérez as referee. After beating São Paulo 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana, coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena will go with a hybrid lineup featuring Leandro Brey in goal and an attacking trio made up of Enner Valencia, Sebastián Villa, and Á
  
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• Robin Gosens reflects on ‘strange feeling’ after scoring against former Bundesliga club Union Berlin

  12-09-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robin Gosens reflects on ‘strange feeling’ after scoring against former Bundesliga club Union BerlinRobin Gosens admitted to experiencing a “strange feeling” after scoring his first Bundesliga goal for boyhood club Schalke 04 against former Bundesliga employers Union Berlin on Friday evening.The 32-year-old opened the scoring in Schalke’s 3-1 victory at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei, scoring Schalke’s first Bundesliga goal since May 2023 in the proce
  
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• Wrexham must 'find way back' after West Ham rout

  12-09-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Parkinson was appointed Wrexham manager in July 2021 when the club was in the National League.[Getty Images]Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson acknowledged the 6-0 loss to West Ham United is among the lowest points of his time at the club.The visitors were outclassed by a West Ham side who were in rampant form at London Stadium.Parkinson said everyone had to take ownership of the performance including himself."We're going to make sure we have that accountability as individuals and as staff &nda
  
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• Mbappé says he's favourite for the Ballon d'Or: no one was better

  12-09-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé says he's favourite for the Ballon d'Or: no one was betterKylian Mbappé finished last season without any titles.But the French Real Madrid forward still secured three top-scorer honors: the World Cup, the Champions League, and La Liga. He also reached the status of the all-time top scorer in World Cup history. Speaking to L’Équipe, he said that no other contender for the Ballon d'Or had a better 2025/2026 season."No player had a better season than mine. I believ
  
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• Mbappé says he's favourite for the Ballon d'Or: no one had a better season

  12-09-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé says he's favourite for the Ballon d'Or: no one had a better seasonKylian Mbappé finished last season without any titles.But the French Real Madrid forward still secured three top-scorer honors: the World Cup, Champions League, and Spanish League. He also reached the status of the all-time top scorer in World Cups. Speaking to L’Équipe, he said he sees no one ahead of him when it comes to performance last season. "There wasn’t any player who
  
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• Mbappé says he's favourite for Ballon d'Or: no one was better

  12-09-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé says he's favourite for Ballon d'Or: no one was betterKylian Mbappé finished last season without any titles.But the French Real Madrid forward still secured three top-scorer honors: the World Cup, the Champions League, and the Spanish league.He also reached the status of the all-time top scorer in World Cups.Speaking to L’Équipe, he said he sees no one ahead of him when it comes to performance last season."There wasn't any player who had a better season than min
  
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