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• Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad

  18-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronaldo has scored 146 goals in 233 appearances for Portugal [Getty Images]Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, ending speculation the 41-year-old could retire from international football.Ronaldo refused to confirm whether he would continue to play for his country after Portugal's World Cup round-of-16 defeat by eventual winners Spain in July.But the Al-Nassr forward is part of a 25-man group chosen for Portugal's four Nations League gam
  
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• Kayode celebrates first Italy call-up with big performance against Chelsea

  19-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kayode celebrates first Italy call-up with big performance against ChelseaMichael Kayode has received his first-ever Italy call-up and marked the occasion in style, delivering a standout performance in Brentford’s impressive 3–0 victory over Chelsea: ‘He followed the game plan to the letter,’ wrote Gazzetta.Brentford right-back Kayode is among the potential nine debutants Roberto Mancini called up for Italy’s upcoming Nations League games.Kayode already left his mar
  
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• No focus on points gap as Rangers eye Celtic repeat - Pandur

  19-09-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Ivor Pandur insists Rangers are not focusing on the consequences of winning or losing their Scottish Premiership derby with Celtic on Sunday as they look to repeat the level they showed when the teams met last weekend.The Ibrox side dominated at home as they ran out comprehensive 3-0 winners over Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final, with Martin O'Neill's side defeated again midweek by Ferencvaros in the Europa League.Rangers currently trail last season's champions by five points,
  
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• Alexander Isak reveals what surprised him about Bradley Barcola

  19-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak reveals what surprised him about Bradley BarcolaLiverpool Forward Line Gets the Pace Upgrade as Alexander Isak Salutes Bradley BarcolaLiverpool wanted one thing this summer, speed. They needed it, too. The attack had become too easy to read, too easy to defend against and, over long stretches last season, too easy to slow down. With Mohamed Salah gone, and with Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz moved on, the front line had lost its edge in transition.That has changed quickly. Bradley Bar
  
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• Report: Liverpool interested in move for £51m-rated midfielder

  19-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool interested in move for £51m-rated midfielderLiverpool Scout Kees Smit as £51.5m January Midfield Move Gains MomentumLiverpool’s search for midfield reinforcement appears to be moving with purpose, with TeamTalk reporting that the club were among a sizeable Premier League contingent watching AZ Alkmaar talent Kees Smit this week. The 20-year-old was in action at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday as AZ slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Sunderland, but the result did
  
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• Why the Black Country derby means so much to Wolves and West Brom

  19-09-2026 12:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto (left) faces his first Black Country derby, opposite number James Morrison has played in five of them [Getty Images]Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion. The Black Country derby. A fixture that goes back to the very dawn of English footballing time itself.Now it's back as a league fixture for the first time in more than five years, and in front of fans at Molineux since 2012.It was first contested as a league game in December 1888 - the very first season
  
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• Club blames Yamal for historic Bayern thrashing

  19-09-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club blames Yamal for historic Bayern thrashingBayern hosted Union Berlin in Munich and handed them a resounding 7-0 thrashing, featuring a hat-trick from Olise and two goals from Kane, with Musiala and Saibari rounding out the scoreline.After the match, Union Berlin took a jab on social media and "blamed" Lamine Yamal for waking up Olise and Kane.The Barcelona star had "limited" the Ballon d'Or race to just himself and Mbappé.Couldn’t that 19-year-old joker from Barcelona have just
  
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• Postponement not an option as Kenya races to be ready for Afcon 2027

  19-09-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kenya is building the new 60,000-seater Talanta Stadium for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations [Kenya Ministry of Interior/Kelly Ayodi]African football boss Patrice Motsepe has called for a "heightened sense of urgency" from next year's Africa Cup of Nations co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.The tournament is set to return to East Africa for the first time in 51 years, with the opening match kicking off on 19 June and the final scheduled for 17 July.Stadiums are supposed to be ready for testing in
  
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• Tottenham and Aston Villa kick off Saturday's Premier League action

  19-09-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham and Aston Villa kick off Saturday's Premier League actionSATURDAY'S FIXTURES2026-09-19T10:32:13ZMeanwhile in the Championship, there's the small matter of a rather tasty London derby taking place too...  2026-09-19T10:24:41ZAnd the Villans side aiming to leave London with three points.  2026-09-19T10:24:07ZTottenham's starting line-up for the early kick-off.  2026-09-19T10:21:49ZFirst up, we have Tottenham Hotspur taking on Aston Villa. Starting line-ups will follow shor
  
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• Lack of cutting edge caused a defensive collapse

  19-09-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea signed a striker from Brighton for the second successive summer, bringing in Danny Welbeck to reunite him with Joao Pedro and provide support in attack.Welbeck, 35, was tidy in possession but, with little service, managed only 17 touches before being substituted in the 71st minute.Unlike Joao Pedro, who is capable of creating chances for himself, Welbeck found it difficult to influence the game in the same way.Joao Pedro came into the weekend with the most goal involvements
  
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• Simeone ahead of Atleti-Real Madrid: Julián could start...

  19-09-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Simeone ahead of Atleti-Real Madrid: Julián could start...Diego Pablo Simeone spoke at a press conference ahead of Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid.
  The runs ahead of the derby"We’re used to the fact that the previous match has nothing to do with the city derby. I don’t see why our previous matches or theirs should have anything to do with this game."Will Julián Álvarez play?"He’ll be with us. Then we’ll decide whether he starts or comes on du
  
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• Nainggolan: I could still play for Roma or Inter, Monchi’s double game with me, Dzeko and Chelsea

  19-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nainggolan: I could still play for Roma or Inter, Monchi’s double game with me, Dzeko and ChelseaFormer Roma and Inter star Radja Nainggolan insists he could still play for either side and that he never would have left the Giallorossi if not for Monchi: ‘He played a double game and also wanted to sell Edin Dzeko to Chelsea.’Roma and Inter meet at the Stadio Olimpico at 18:00 CET today in the big match of Serie A Round 5.The Giallorossi and the Nerazzurri are the only two Serie
  
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• Can Leeds move closer to 40 points against 'unimpressive' Palace?

  19-09-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"You've got to wait until at least 10 games into a season to talk about that stuff," said Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix when quizzed about Leeds United's chances of qualifying for European football this season.Daniel Farke's side are yet to lose a Premier League game in 2026-27, picking up eight points from their opening four games of the season.Defender James Justin has also highlighted "the aspiration is to get to 40 points first and foremost" in their second campaign since Cha
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Nottingham Forest v Coventry City

  19-09-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Coventry were served up a couple of shockers by getting Arsenal and Manchester City as their first two away fixtures, and this trip is far from easy for them either.In fact, this is another stinker of a game for Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard, because they are still struggling while Oliver Glasner seems to be getting Nottingham Forest going after a slow burner of a start.There is a strong chance Coventry's confidence has been sapped already so Lampard will be trying to rally the troops and gi
  
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• Defending from front is Liverpool's 'attacking weapon'

  19-09-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak says joining Liverpool last summer was an "easy decision".The Sweden striker arrived from Newcastle on transfer deadline day in September 2025 for a British record transfer fee of £125m."[Liverpool] is a massive club, and everything about the club made it pretty clear," he told BBC Sport's The Football Interview."And the club's ambition and the club's will to get me in as well, it was a big part of it."Isak missed pre-season for Newcastle last summer and trained at his forme
  
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• 🎥 Marseille ⚔️ PSG: 5 recent key moments from Le Classique 🇫🇷

  19-09-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Marseille ⚔️ PSG: 5 recent key moments from Le Classique 🇫🇷Le Classique is back, bringing with it promises, tension, and unforgettable memories. This Sunday, Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain meet again at the Vélodrome for another blockbuster clash on Matchday 5 of Ligue 1.With just one day to go before this must-see encounter, here’s a video look back at five standout moments from the latest chapters of this rivalry like no other
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Everton v Ipswich Town

  19-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]I nearly went for an Ipswich draw last week but changed my mind and went for Crystal Palace to win.That meant I'd predicted Ipswich would lose their first four league games and they are joint-bottom of the table based on my predictions.Gary O'Neil's side have obviously done much better than that in reality - I know Palace went down to 10 men last week but, even so, well done to the Tractor Boys for finding a way to win that game.Fair play to them, I like the ambition the club's owners have
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Brighton v Arsenal

  19-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]There might be a bit of an edge to this one after Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler had a pop at Arsenal over their time-wasting when they beat the Seagulls near the end of last season.I love the way Brighton play and I was at Old Trafford to watch their comeback to beat Manchester United in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.It doesn't seem to matter who they are missing from their team, Brighton are just bold as brass with the way they press and get men forward.Luka Vuskovic, who they got from Spur
  
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• Harry Kane smashes 49-year Bundesliga record with brace for Bayern Munich

  19-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane has rewritten German football history by becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals, achieving the milestone in just his 98th league appearance during Bayern Munich’s 7-0 victory over Union Berlin.The England captain broke a mark set 49 years ago by Cologne’s Dieter Muller, who required 129 matches in 1977. Kane’s remarkable efficiency — averaging a league goal every 78.5 minutes since arriving in 2023 — ensured the record was long inevitab
  
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• Everton Starting XI vs Ipswich Town: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  19-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Starting XI vs Ipswich Town: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupEverton vs Ipswich Town Predicted XI and Team NewsEverton got the job done in midweek. A 1-0 win over Wolves in the Carabao Cup sent David Moyes and his players into the fourth round, with Charly Alcaraz scoring the only goal at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Useful result, no drama, move on.Now it is back to the Premier League, and Ipswich Town arrive on Merseyside with a bit of belief. Gary O’Neil has them organised an
  
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• Juventus scouted Romano before his first Italy call-up

  19-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus scouted Romano before his first Italy call-upTuttosport reports that Juventus sent scouts to watch Cagliari talent Alessandro Romano during their 2-1 win over Atalanta last week, but Inter and Napoli are also interested.Juventus have set their sights on Italian talent Romano, who has received his first Italy call-up after representing Switzerland at the U21 level.Juventus set their sights on Italy talent RomanoPARMA, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Alessandro Romano of Cagliari Calcio. celebra
  
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• Liverpool winger backs Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘He has merit’

  19-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool winger backs Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘He has merit’The race for the Ballon d’Or is slowly but surely turning into a two-horse race, primarily after the direct comments that Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal have made.Both players insist the award should be won by them, and the media has also taken the turn to convert a relatively open race into one between Barcelona and Real Madrid.From the Catalans’ perspective, Lamine Yamal is the deserved winner afte
  
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• Newcastle United Starting XI vs Hull City: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  19-09-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United Starting XI vs Hull City: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupNewcastle United Predicted Lineup vs Hull City as Injury Problems Force Jaissle DecisionsNewcastle United need a response. A 4-1 defeat at Leeds United strips away the excuses and leaves Matthias Jaissle with a simple task ahead of Hull City, pick a side that can win, and pick one that can cope with a growing injury list.The problem is obvious. Several players who would usually be in the starting XI are unavailabl
  
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• Atleti's last training session before the derby: is Julián Álvarez in?

  19-09-2026 11:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atleti's last training session before the derby: is Julián Álvarez in?Atlético de Madrid trained this Saturday in their final session before Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid.
  Atlético de Madrid completed their final training session in Majadahonda ahead of the big derby. The squad worked at maximum intensity to fine-tune the details for such a crucial clash. Diego Pablo Simeone put the finishing touches on his strategy and his starting XI.The session was heavi
  
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• Real Madrid’s final training session before the derby: three absentees

  19-09-2026 11:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s final training session before the derby: three absenteesReal Madrid trained in Valdebebas this Saturday in their final preparation session before Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid.
  Real Madrid completed their final training session in Valdebebas before the highly anticipated and decisive derby. The team fine-tuned the tactical details amid an atmosphere of huge expectation. The competitive tension is palpable just hours before the big match.The three absentees from the
  
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• Premier League: Spurs host Aston Villa with both looking for first win

  19-09-2026 11:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs and Villa yet to win in Premier League this seasonWinless Spurs and Villa facing early showdownFour other matches follow including Arsenal at BrightonFrom near oblivion to Europe - Brighton celebrate anniversary Premier League: Spurs host Aston Villa with both looking for first win
  
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• Southampton test a chance to get back on track

  19-09-2026 11:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Phil Parkinson says Wrexham's Championship contest with Southampton (15:00 BST) gives his side the opportunity to get "back on track" following their 6-0 loss to West Ham United last time out.The Red Dragons had been in encouraging form prior to that emphatic defeat by the Hammers.They come up against a Saints side that have claimed 14 of the 21 points on offer so far this season."It's a great opportunity for us to get ourselves back on track," said the Wrexham manager."Of course t
  
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• Laporta highlights importance of Camp Nou redevelopment after €300m financing request: ‘It will be the epicentre of Barça’

  19-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laporta highlights importance of Camp Nou redevelopment after €300m financing request: ‘It will be the epicentre of Barça’Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, opened the club’s Ordinary General Assembly today by explaining the reasons behind the new €300 million financing request to complete the Spotify Camp Nou redevelopment. One of the proposals being put for vote in front of the club members at today’s General Assembly is the €300 million fina
  
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• 'I've been working towards Scotland call for some time' - Ure

  19-09-2026 11:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robbie Ure was a late substitute last time out against Deportivo [Getty Images]Robbie Ure has expressed his excitement at his first call-up to the senior Scotland squad as he battles for a Sevilla starting place at home to Barcelona on Saturday.The 22-year-old striker has started three times for his new club since his transfer from Swedish top-flight leaders Sirius but has found himself on the bench in the latest two games as he seeks his first La Liga goal.Ure's 15 goals in 15 games in 2026 had
  
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• Cavan Sullivan’s City pathway attracts Real Madrid and Barcelona

  19-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cavan Sullivan’s City pathway attracts Real Madrid and BarcelonaLeadReal Madrid and Barcelona could make a future move for USMNT teenager Cavan Sullivan, according to an ESPN report citing TEAMtalk. The 16-year-old has already agreed to join Manchester City when he turns 18, so any interest from the Spanish clubs concerns a player with an established pathway to England.ESPN reports that Spain’s top two clubs are keeping a close eye on Sullivan’s development. The report presents
  
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