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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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• 🎥 Fortaleza blow a massive chance in controversial Série B match

  28-09-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  🎥 Fortaleza blow a massive chance in controversial Série B matchFortaleza versus Athletic is the match that wraps up Sunday (27) in Brazil’s Série B.And there was no shortage of drama in the first half of the clash at Arena Castelão.Laion had an ABSURD chance to go ahead in front of their home crowd.It was a very promising counterattack, as only Luan Polli, the Minas side’s goalkeeper, was left facing three Tricolor players.But there was no celebration.Th
  
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• Seventeen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force

  28-09-2026 00:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  Spain have done it again.A penalty shootout success against Korea on Sunday crowned them Under-20 Women's World Cup winners - making it an incredible 17 world and European titles from under-17 to senior level in the last five years.Their global dominance is there for all to see.After becoming European champions two years ago in Berlin, La Roja's men's side became world champions in the summer after beating Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final in New Jersey.They achieved the same feat back in 201
  
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• 48-Year-Old Manager Tipped For Celtic Job After Brutal Run: Should Celtic Change Their Recruitment Model For Him?

  27-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  48-Year-Old Manager Tipped For Celtic Job After Brutal Run: Should Celtic Change Their Recruitment Model For Him?Celtic face a managerial question after a miserable September run, with former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe discussed as a possible replacement for Martin O’Neill. The 48-year-old remains without a club after leaving St James’ Park this summer, ending five years at St James’ Park. Howe’s Newcastle side reached the Champions League during his tenure.Celtic’s
  
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• Barcelona monitor Chelsea's Estevao - Monday's gossip

  27-09-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona are monitoring Estevao, Erling Haaland attracts interests amid Man City uncertainty and Joao Felix could return to Europe.Brazilian winger Estevao Willian, 19, is becoming frustrated at his lack of game time at Chelsea, and Barcelona are keeping tabs on the youngster's situation. (Sport - in Spanish)Al-Nassr and Portugal forward Joao Felix is interested in a return to European football but the 26-year-old does not name a prospective club. (AS - in Spanish)Norwegian striker Erling Haala
  
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• Germany still winless under Klopp after loss to Greece

  27-09-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueGermany 0 - 1 Greece FTKlopp has signed a four-year deal as Germany head coach [Getty Images]Jurgen Klopp's wait for his first win as Germany boss continued as his side were upset at home by Greece in the Nations League.The former Liverpool manager was taking charge of his second match as head coach after a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday. Germany were beaten in Augsburg by Dimitrios Kourbelis' 74th-minute goal after the midfielder's shot from the edge of the box def
  
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• Liverpool have regret over sale of 'relentless' sensation, they want him back

  27-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have regret over sale of 'relentless' sensation, they want him backLiverpool have earnt an awful lot of money from player sales over the last couple of years. Their 2025-26 summer window saw them bring in over £200 million thanks to the sheer number of players that they got rid of with many people believing that they'd be much better off.However, at times, that has been far from the case with Liverpool often looking worse than ever at different points during last years campaign.I
  
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• Has a new midfield option at Manchester City appeared for Enzo Maresca?

  27-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Has a new midfield option at Manchester City appeared for Enzo Maresca?Rayan Cherki has made a strong start to the 2026-27 season for Manchester City. Playing nominally as a number ten, the French international has scored four goals and provided two assists in eight appearances in all competitions. Cherki’s performance in Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, where he bagged a brace, was arguably his standout display. Cherki’s impressive start to the s
  
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• Republic of Ireland defeat Israel in Debrecen

  27-09-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueIsrael 0 - 3 Republic of Ireland FTParrott opened the scoring for his 12th international goal [Getty Images]Three first-half goals saw the Republic of Ireland claim the first win of their Nations League Group B3 campaign against Israel in Hungary.Three days on from a disappointing defeat in Kosovo, the Irish enjoyed a much better showing in Debrecen as first-half goals from Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan had them clear.Israel pushed for a way back early in the second
  
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• Man City Raid Could Change January Plans For Leeds United: Should Farke Raid City?

  27-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City Raid Could Change January Plans For Leeds United: Should Farke Raid City?Manchester City’s 114-charge verdict has thrown a question at Leeds United, who currently sit fifth. The Athletic first reported that a commission found City guilty on 114 of 115 charges, although the Premier League has yet to publish the judgment and sanctions remain undecided.A 60-point deduction has circulated as a possible outcome, but it remains a projection rather than a confirmed punishment. Kieran Mag
  
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• Nations League, the 3 standout men of the night

  27-09-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League, the 3 standout men of the nightThe heroes of the night.A star, an “unknown,” and CR7’s replacement: discover the three standout men from this new Nations League night.🥉 Konstantínos Karétsas - GreeceHe may not have been the decisive goalscorer in Greece’s remarkable win in Germany (1-0), but Konstantínos Karétsas finished this historic match for his national team as the MVP.The Dortmund playmaker dazzled and impressed Ge
  
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• Ronaldo left on bench as Portugal beat Norway

  27-09-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueNorway 1 - 2 Portugal FTPortugal have a 100% record so far in this season's Nations League [AFP via Getty Images]Erling Haaland scored his 65th international goal for Norway, but it was not enough as Portugal made it two wins from two in this season's Nations League.After Joao Felix put the visitors ahead with his second goal in as many games, Haaland tapped in from close range early in the second half.The goal was his 22nd in the Nations League, extending his record as the co
  
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• 🤯 CR7 benched? Ramos decisive, Norway KO! Germany lose⛔

  27-09-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 CR7 benched? Ramos decisive, Norway KO! Germany lose⛔After two years, Cristiano Ronaldo starts on the bench for Portugal (the last time it happened was on September 8, 2024, in the Nations League), and Goncalo Ramos scores the decisive goal as Norway are beaten 2-1. CR7 did not play a single minute tonight.On this Nations League night, the home defeat of Germany against Greece also makes headlines: 1-0 thanks to Kourbelis.J. Felix, Haaland and Nyland’s blunders! Ramos the d
  
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• Germany flop at home, Portugal beat Norway without CR7

  27-09-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany flop at home, Portugal beat Norway without CR7Three matches wrapped up another day of the second round of the 2026/2027 UEFA Nations League group stage.The highlight was something unprecedented: Greece’s win over Germany. And Portugal beating Norway in Oslo even without Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch.Gonçalo Ramos and Nyland, Brazil’s tormentor at the last World Cup, were the main protagonists in Oslo. 🇳🇴 Norway 1 x 2 Portugal 🇵㇌
  
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• Nations League: Greece upset Germany, Portugal sink Norway

  27-09-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League: Greece upset Germany, Portugal sink NorwayThe Greek feat!That wraps up the first evening of Matchday 2 in the 2026-2027 Nations League.League A - Group 4: Portugal’s big resultThe evening’s blockbuster clash between Norway and Portugal went in favor of... Portugal!A 2-1 win for Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammates, with Ronaldo staying on the bench for the entire match.His replacement, Gonçalo Ramos, sealed the win a few minutes after Erling Haaland had made it
  
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• Ireland players make protest against Israel by lowering heads during national anthem

  27-09-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ireland players lowered their heads during the Israel national anthem after the contentious Nations League match went ahead on Sunday. The Irish team wore black armbands, with the fixture attracting bitter opposition in Ireland over Israel’s actions in Gaza.The Irish players were seen looking down at the turf and also held their hands behind their backs during the pre-match anthem, and Irish captain Dara O’Shea approached the center of the field for the pre-match talk with his hands
  
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• 🙈 No clean sheet again! Germany's defence still shaky under Klopp

  27-09-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙈 No clean sheet again! Germany's defence still shaky under KloppThe defensive stability of the German national team remains a persistent issue even under Jürgen Klopp.The much-longed-for clean sheet was already spoiled in the 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in literally the final second.Against Greece, it happened around 20 minutes earlier: Dimitrios Kourbelis gave the impressive Greeks a 1-0 lead in the 74th minute.
  That means the DFB team has still only managed one clean sheet t
  
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• 😂 Blue screen? Brazil's World Cup villain makes bizarre errors v Portugal

  27-09-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Blue screen? Brazil's World Cup villain makes bizarre errors v PortugalOrjan Nyland was one of the Brazilian national team’s tormentors at the last World Cup.He saved the penalty taken by Bruno Guimarães and made other crucial saves that helped seal the elimination of Ancelotti’s side.And the Norway goalkeeper has been in the spotlight “for the wrong reasons” in this Sunday’s (27) clash against Portugal.Which is part of League A of the UEFA Nations
  
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• Will Liverpool Win A PL Title Now That Man City Have Been Found Guilty Of Breaching FFP Rules?

  27-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Liverpool Win A PL Title Now That Man City Have Been Found Guilty Of Breaching FFP Rules?In a recent report, the Athletic revealed that Manchester City have been found guilty of violating the Premier League’s 114 of 115 Financial Fair Play regulations. After a verdict was reached by an independent panel, the Mancunian club were found to be at fault for breaching all but one of the Premier League FFP rules. However, any official sanctions are yet to be finalised.The Etihad-based outfit
  
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• Liverpool dealt huge injury blow during international break

  27-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool dealt huge injury blow during international breakCody Gakpo Injury Latest as Liverpool Sweat on Netherlands SetbackLiverpool have another international break problem, and this one matters. Cody Gakpo lasted only 17 minutes for the Netherlands against Serbia before signalling that he could not continue and leaving the pitch in Belgrade.The forward had started for the second time in this break, but the game was still goalless when his night ended. The issue appeared to stem from a heavy
  
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• Liverpool linked with sensational return of 27-goal star

  27-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool linked with sensational return of 27-goal starOver the last couple of years, Liverpool have had a massive clear out. The Anfield outfit underwent a fair few changes during Arne Slot's final season in charge and, even though they spent over £450 million, Andoni Iraola still had to come in and splash more than £150 million.Obviously, the Reds have added a fair few impressive players to their ranks thanks to all of this spending but, it still feels like more changes need to be
  
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• £43m Star Could Leave Aston Villa In January: Should Unai Emery Give Him More Chances?

  27-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £43m Star Could Leave Aston Villa In January: Should Unai Emery Give Him More Chances?Aston Villa face a growing headache over Alejandro Garnacho after the winger’s start at Villa Park has brought little football. The 22-year-old joined from Chelsea on a season-long loan in July, with a conditional £43m obligation to buy if he reaches agreed milestones.Garnacho has played just 31 minutes across three substitute appearances. He came on for four minutes against Brighton, 12 again
  
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• Report: Liverpool ready to move for wonderkid in £7.7m deal

  27-09-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ready to move for wonderkid in £7.7m dealLiverpool Tracking Tomas Aranda as Boca Juniors Wonderkid Emerges on 2027 RadarLiverpool’s recruitment drive has rarely stood still in recent years, and the latest report out of Argentina suggests planning is already under way for another long-range move. According to El Intransigente, Boca Juniors talent Tomas Aranda has come onto the club’s radar, with Anfield figures said to be closely following his development ahead
  
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• Will Manchester United Win Two PL Titles Now That Man City Have Been Found Guilty Of Breaching FFP Rules?

  27-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Manchester United Win Two PL Titles Now That Man City Have Been Found Guilty Of Breaching FFP Rules?Manchester City have been found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s all but one Financial Fair Play rules following a verdict by an independent panel, according to the Athletic. The Mancunian club have been charged with violating 114 of 115 of the Premier League FFP regulations, but official sanctions are yet to be determined.However, Man City remain determined to prove their innoc
  
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• Chelsea restore resilience - are they title contenders again?

  27-09-2026 21:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Katie McCabe (right) joined Chelsea from Arsenal in the summer [Getty Images]Doubt crept in at Chelsea last season when they lost their Women's Super League crown - but early signs in this campaign suggest they have regained their spark.A crucial 1-0 victory over rivals Arsenal on Sunday meant they extended their WSL unbeaten run to 12 games and sit just two points off leaders Manchester City.They showed a different side - one that was willing to dig deep, control the game without the ball and d
  
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• Liverpool want deal for South American wonderkid, he'd only cost €9m

  27-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool want deal for South American wonderkid, he'd only cost €9mLiverpool have had a fairly busy couple of seasons in the transfer window.The Anfield outfit have spent more than £500 million on new players over the last couple of years with the club even breaking their transfer record twice.Last season, things didn't go to plan whatsoever with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz both failing to impress.This lack of form led to Arne Slot being sacked and resulted in Andoni Iraola bein
  
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• Bayern Munich Plot £150,000-A-Week Raid For Everton’s 32-Year-Old Star: Should Everton Sell Him?

  27-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich Plot £150,000-A-Week Raid For Everton’s 32-Year-Old Star: Should Everton Sell Him?Bayern Munich have reportedly identified a surprise Premier League target as they plan for life after Manuel Neuer, with Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on their 2027 shortlist.The claim comes from journalist Alan Nixon, with Bayern reportedly gathering background information on the 32-year-old England international. Vincent Kompany has apparently used his contacts to collect reports on
  
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• Sunderland Forward Is Gathering Interest From Manchester United: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him?

  27-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Forward Is Gathering Interest From Manchester United: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him?In a recent report, journalist Dean Jones claimed that Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey is gathering interest from Manchester United. It is believed that the Red Devils are in the race along with Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Atletico Madrid to sign the Dutch striker from the Black Cats next year.Brobbey’s Impressive Form In English FootballBrobbey has enjoy
  
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• Fernandes, Gakpo & Dorgu join injury list

  27-09-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal's Bruno Fernandes, Netherlands' Cody Gakpo and Denmark's Patrick Dorgu have all had injury issues while on international duty [AFP via Getty Images]Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo and Patrick Dorgu have all joined the international break's high-profile injury list after suffering issues that have curtailed their involvement in Nations League matches.After playing in Portugal's win over Wales on Thursday, Manchester United captain Fernandes was not in the squad for Sunday's fixture against N
  
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• Ireland’s protests against Israel: no handshake, an armband...

  27-09-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ireland’s protests against Israel: no handshake, an armband...The match between the national football teams of Ireland and Israel will be marked by a strong protest stance from the Irish side. Political and humanitarian tensions have brought a series of high-impact measures onto the pitch.In the moments before kick-off, the Irish team has decided to forgo the usual gestures of sporting courtesy. There will be no handshakes with the Israeli squad, no joint photographs, and no traditional ex
  
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