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• Squad players didn't do enough - O's assistant Terry

  16-09-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leyton Orient's squad players did not do enough in the EFL Trophy defeat to Arsenal's Under-21s to warrant selection in League One games, assistant boss Paul Terry said.The O's made seven changes, and took the lead against the Gunners' youngsters, but were beaten 2-1."We had a lot of players trying to get into the team for league games," Terry told BBC Radio London."They got an opportunity and they didn't do enough to [say], 'Give me the shirt Saturday'. None of them did enough."We created enoug
  
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• Ruggeri Called Up After Dimarco Leaves Italy Squad

  22-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ruggeri Called Up After Dimarco Leaves Italy SquadFederico Dimarco has withdrawn from Italy’s Nations League squad after failing to recover from a physical problem picked up with Inter, with Aston Villa’s Matteo Ruggeri called up in his place.According to the Italian Football Federation, the decision followed medical examinations carried out at Coverciano, which confirmed the Nerazzurri wing-back was not fit to take part in the upcoming fixtures.Coverciano Tests Confirm Dimarco Unava
  
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• Referees’ Committee admits Atletico star should have been sent off vs Real Madrid

  22-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Referees’ Committee admits Atletico star should have been sent off vs Real MadridThe recent Madrid derby once again made headlines for its many controversies, including a couple of questionable refereeing calls that completely sided with Atletico Madrid.Perhaps the biggest of them all was Kang-in Lee’s challenge on Federico Valverde, which left the Real Madrid midfielder pick up an injury that will keep him out for a few weeks.Lee’s challenge was blatant and dangerous and in an
  
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• Celtic report £4.8m loss as revenue drops by 22.7%

  22-09-2026 20:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic have announced a loss after tax of £4.8m for the year ending June 30, 12 months on from making a profit of £33.9m.The club say the shift is largely due to the failure to secure Champions League participation last season.The figures show revenue down by 22.7% to £111m (£143.6m in 2025), with the Scottish Premiership leaders reporting a cash in the bank total of £66.4m.That figure was £77.3m in 2025.Celtic had three different managers in 2025-26, with Bre
  
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• Barcelona president Joan Laporta to travel to Copenhagen for EFC General Assembly

  22-09-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona president Joan Laporta to travel to Copenhagen for EFC General AssemblyAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta will travel to Copenhagen on 29 and 30 September to attend the General Assembly of the European Football Clubs (EFC), the organisation formerly known as the ECA.It represents a major step forward after the Blaugrana repaired their relationship with the European Club Association, which was broken due to the Super League project.Barcelona back in the EF
  
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• Comeback at 48?!? World Cup winner confirms top-5 league offers

  22-09-2026 20:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Comeback at 48?!? World Cup winner confirms top-5 league offersThat would have been crazy if it had really happened. Francesco Totti could have made his comeback for a Serie A club at the age of 48(!). There were apparently at least inquiries, as the 2006 Italian world champion has now confirmed.He had actually hung up his boots back in 2017. But that apparently did not stop some clubs from making an inquiry in October 2024. “I turned Genoa down. I turned Como down. I was 48 years old. Gen
  
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• Andy Robertson defends ‘really special’ Liverpool star after recent criticism

  22-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Robertson defends ‘really special’ Liverpool star after recent criticismAndy Robertson backs Florian Wirtz to silence Liverpool criticsFlorian Wirtz has discovered that life at Liverpool comes with a particularly unforgiving spotlight. The German arrived at Anfield carrying a £100m price tag and the expectation that he would immediately become one of the Premier League’s most influential attacking players.That has not happened yet, and after Liverpool’s 1-0 win
  
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• 'I focus on what I can control' - Estevao on limited chances

  22-09-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea winger Estevao says he can only "focus on what I can control" in response to his limited game time under new manager Xabi Alonso.The 19-year-old Brazil forward arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer and quickly became a fan favourite, scoring eight goals in 36 appearances including a late winner against Liverpool and a fine individual effort against Barcelona in the Champions League.However, his season was cut short with a hamstring injury that also ruled him out of this su
  
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• Newcastle United star breaks silence on huge summer transfer decision

  22-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United star breaks silence on huge summer transfer decisionLewis Hall Explains Newcastle United Decision After Manchester United InterestLewis Hall had interest from Manchester United, and he still signed on at Newcastle United until 2031. That tells you plenty. Players talk about projects all the time. Most of them follow the money, the status or the noise. Hall looked at the situation, looked at the club, and stayed put.It came after a turbulent summer on Tyneside. Eddie Howe left, M
  
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• Liverpool to appoint Julian Ward as sporting director for the second time

  22-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool to appoint Julian Ward as sporting director for the second timeLiverpool are set to appoint Julian Ward as their new sporting director less than four years after he left the role, according to The Athletic.The 45-year-old has emerged as Fenway Sports Group’s preferred candidate to replace Richard Hughes, who officially left Liverpool earlier this month after two-and-a-half years.The ownership-led process to appoint Hughes’ successor is now nearing its conclusion, with Ward
  
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• Real Madrid condemn journalist’s ‘unacceptable’ comparison to controversial newspaper

  22-09-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid condemn journalist’s ‘unacceptable’ comparison to controversial newspaperReal Madrid have released a statement condemning Cope journalist Juanma Castaño’s article likening Real Madrid TV to the newspaper Gara.Castano, in his column published on ABC on Tuesday, titled ‘Real Madrid, at war’, wrote that ‘on official television, which is the Gara newspaper of ultra-Florentinism, they ask to leave national competitions’.The journalist
  
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• Juventus nearing move for keeper Neto as deal edges close

  22-09-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus nearing move for keeper Neto as deal edges closeSerie A side Juventus have been facing an injury crisis in the last two weeks and it also impacted their back-up keeper Kamil Grabara, who sustained an ACL injury some days ago. This left Juve scrambling for a back-up keeper and a decision seems to have been made.Tuttomercatoweb report that the Bianconeri have made the choice of signing Neto, who is a free agent. He last played for Botafogo and apart from having had a spell with Juve in th
  
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• Lamine Yamal talks Raphinha, Messi, new signings, Champions League, World Cup, Ballon d’Or: ‘I play to make history’

  22-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal talks Raphinha, Messi, new signings, Champions League, World Cup, Ballon d’Or: ‘I play to make history’Lamine Yamal is once again at the centre of the Ballon d’Or debate, having finished second in the last edition at the age of 18.The Barcelona star, a world champion with Spain and a three-time league winner, sat down with L’Equipe (h/t SPORT) to discuss his candidacy for the award, his evolution, the dressing room and Barcelona’s recent Champions
  
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• Jurgen Klopp could still do Liverpool a massive favour

  22-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp could still do Liverpool a massive favourFlorian Wirtz has divided opinion since he arrived in Merseyside 18 months ago, with many supporters and pundits questioning the German’s ability. After arriving for a potential £115 million expectations were always going to be high, and the 23-year-old has only shown glimpses of the quality seen at Bayer Leverkusen.Last season saw several major injuries hit the club, and the coaching of Arne Slot was clearly a big enough concern
  
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• 🏆 AFA announces the Recopa de Campeones, a new tournament for 2027

  22-09-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 AFA announces the Recopa de Campeones, a new tournament for 2027Argentine football continues to change under Claudio Tapia’s leadership. The league announced today the creation of a new tournament.The Executive Committee of the Professional Football League, meeting in Ezeiza, gave the green light to the creation of the “Champions’ Recopa,” which will get underway in 2027.The new tournament will be played in a triangular format by the champions of the Copa Argent
  
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• Real Madrid hit back at journalist and warn of possible legal action: ‘Deplorable and unacceptable’

  22-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid hit back at journalist and warn of possible legal action: ‘Deplorable and unacceptable’Real Madrid have issued a strong response to journalist Juanma Castano after he compared Real Madrid TV with Gara in an opinion column for ABC, prompting the club to warn that it could take further action.The controversy comes two days after the Madrid derby, with the refereeing performance of Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias continuing to generate debate. Real Madrid have maintained that sever
  
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• La Liga icon critical of Real Madrid duo after derby defeat: ‘Takes much more away than he gives’

  22-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga icon critical of Real Madrid duo after derby defeat: ‘Takes much more away than he gives’Real Madrid have already lost two of their opening seven La Liga matches, against Real Betis and Atletico Madrid, leaving Jose Mourinho’s side under significant pressure in the early stages of the campaign.After all, Barcelona have won all of their matches and have taken a six-point lead at the top of the table, whereas Los Blancos currently sit fourth in the standings.The defeat to
  
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• Baldini: ‘Mancini could call up several U21 players, I rooted for Frosinone against Como’

  22-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Baldini: ‘Mancini could call up several U21 players, I rooted for Frosinone against Como’Italy U21s coach Silvio Baldini has hinted that several members of the current Azzurrini squad could be called up to Roberto Mancini’s senior squad during the next international break and has explained why he rooted for Frosinone in their recent Serie A match against Como: ‘Our football is better represented by Frosinone than it is by Como’.Baldini is back with the Italy U21 squ
  
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• 📝 The must-watch fixtures of the international break

  22-09-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📝 The must-watch fixtures of the international breakLet the grand parade of national teams begin! For two weeks, the stars of European football will swap their club shirts for their national colors. And this first international break of the season is packed with exciting fixtures. Here is our selection of matches to watch from all around the world.Thursday 24/0912:05 - Japan vs Uruguay - Friendly20:45 - Netherlands vs Germany - Nations League20:45 - Norway vs Denmark - Nations League21:0
  
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• Brentford star Michael Kayode reveals he always wanted to play for Italy

  22-09-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford star Michael Kayode reveals he always wanted to play for ItalyMichael Kayode had done a reliable job for Serie A side Fiorentina and is doing a more than decent job for Brentford. He is arguably one of the best right-backs in England and has now made the step up to the Italian national team.The Azzurri take on Belgium, Turkey and France during the international break and this will hand Kayode the chance to make his much-awaited debut.The defender had previously been linked with possibl
  
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• Report: Several Real Madrid stars expected teammate to join Arsenal in the summer

  22-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Several Real Madrid stars expected teammate to join Arsenal in the summerOne month into the new season, Real Madrid must be ruing the renewal of Vinicius Jr., who has been one of the club’s biggest disappointments this term.The Brazilian international has not provided much to the table and has only scored one goal so far, to a point where his place in the team could be in danger.This is far cry to what could have been for Vinicius, given that the player was linked with a move to th
  
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• Football Italia Show: Early Italy line-up prediction after attending Mancini’s first training session

  22-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Italia Show: Early Italy line-up prediction after attending Mancini’s first training sessionFootball Italia was among the accredited media outlets at Italy’s first training session under Roberto Mancini on Monday, offering an early glimpse into the new CT’s ideas.Click here to subscribe to Football Italia’s official YouTube channel.Roberto Mancini speaks to the media at a press conference at Coverciano ahead of the 2026 September-October international break, whic
  
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• Opinion | Borussia Dortmund’s strong start to the season is good news for the Bundesliga 

  22-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Opinion | Borussia Dortmund’s strong start to the season is good news for the Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund have won all four of their Bundesliga games thus far this season and sit at the top of the table going into the first international break of the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign. In addition, the Black and Yellows have kept three clean sheets during the impressive run. It is a strong start to the season for Niko Kovac’s side, and if the team manages to keep this up, there could
  
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• Liverpool can pay €60m to sign 'special' sensation ahead of Real Madrid

  22-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool can pay €60m to sign 'special' sensation ahead of Real MadridEven though the transfer window is shut, Liverpool are still being linked with many new players. Their first-team squad is in a good place at the moment but, if they suffer two or three injuries throughout the campaign, they could bump into some trouble.For example, if someone such as Ronald Araujo gets a long-term injury, there's nobody who can plug the gap that he'll leave behind, especially with Conor Bradley still un
  
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• Inter and Juventus monitor Dortmund’s Samuele Inacio

  22-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter and Juventus monitor Dortmund’s Samuele InacioBorussia Dortmund’s Samuele Inacio has never played in Serie A at a first-team level but his stock is now clearly on the rise. He is attracting interest from two of Italy’s top names in Juventus and Inter.The youngster got called up to the Italy national team for their upcoming games against Belgium, Turkey and France. He has always been around the setup and his game time has Dortmund has now helped.Tuttomercatoweb report that
  
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• Carsley urges patience over Dowman and England

  22-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman made his Arsenal debut against Leeds at the start of last season [Getty Images]England Under-21 manager Lee Carsley admits it is inevitable Max Dowman will progress into his squad but is eager not to rush the Arsenal teenager's international elevation.The 16-year-old has been called into the England Under-19s this month as Carsley resists the temptation to select him in his squad.Dowman scored twice in the Gunners' 4-2 Carabao Cup win at Ipswich and came off the bench in Saturday's de
  
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• 😤 Deplorable, Madrid hit out at Castaño over RMTV-Gara comparison

  22-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😤 Deplorable, Madrid hit out at Castaño over RMTV-Gara comparisonReal Madrid has issued a new statement describing as “absolutely deplorable and unacceptable” the comparison made by Cope journalist Juanma Castaño between Real Madrid TV and the newspaper Gara in an article published this Tuesday in ABC.The club believes that equating its official outlet with a newspaper historically linked to ETA “crosses every line.” Real Madrid reserves the right to
  
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• Report: Liverpool make Florian Wirtz decision amid Bayern Munich interest

  22-09-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool make Florian Wirtz decision amid Bayern Munich interestFlorian Wirtz, Bayern Munich Interest and Liverpool’s Clear Transfer StanceLiverpool have made an early and firm decision on Florian Wirtz, with no appetite inside Anfield for a quick sale despite fresh Bayern Munich interest. According to TeamTalk, the club remain committed to helping the Germany international unlock the level that persuaded them to invest £116 million in the first place.The situation is straig
  
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• Nations League 'a great opportunity' for NI - Ballard

  22-09-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland defender Dan Ballard said the squad have "a lot of talent and hunger" as they prepare for their tough Nations League quadruple-header.Ballard is back on the international stage after missing April's World Cup play-off semi-final defeat by Italy and June's friendlies against Guinea and France due to a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old has impressed for Sunderland this campaign and, after a frustrating spell on the sidelines, is excited for the chance to pull on a green shirt agai
  
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• Wirtz, Ronaldo, Alexander-Arnold: Which players have a point to prove during the international break?

  22-09-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A new cycle for international football begins with the Nations League over the next three weeks as many teams enter a new era under fresh leadership.Jurgen Klopp’s comeback is the leading story of the international break as he returns to the dugout for the first time in two years, hoping to rebuild Germany after their calamitous World Cup exit to Paraguay in the last-32.Klopp’s maiden outing will be against Germany’s storied rivals the Netherlands, who themselves have a new fig
  
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