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• Stevenage goals a case for VAR - Luton coach Powell

  11-09-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luton Town assistant manager Chris Powell believes the two contentious goals they conceded against Stevenage serve as "a case for VAR" in League One.Hatters boss Jack Wilshere was sent off after protesting that Stevenage's opener in their 2-1 win should have been ruled out for a foul on Liam Walsh before Dan Kemp opened the scoring at Broadhall Way.Luton - who have now won two, drawn two and lost two of their first six league games - were further incensed by what Powell described as a "clear off
  
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• Luciano blasts São Paulo after exit: I was never paid on time

  16-09-2026 05:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luciano blasts São Paulo after exit: I was never paid on timeCaptain of São Paulo, who were eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana by Boca Juniors this Tuesday (15), Luciano did not hold back after the match at MorumBIS, attended by more than 55,000 fans.The No. 10 once again highlighted what would be, in his view, the most difficult year in the club’s history. And he made it clear that he has never been paid on time by the club he has represented since August 2020. 
  
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• Viña blasts River: some people there aren't up to it

  16-09-2026 05:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viña blasts River: some people there aren't up to itMatías Viña spoke about River during his presentation as a Cruzeiro player and took a shot at the Millonarios’ board, after being one of the players sidelined from the squad."River is a great club, but there are people there who are not up to the task. I had a contract until the end of the year; they could have told me they weren’t going to buy my rights and we could have looked for a solution without leaving me
  
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• 🎥 São Paulo battle hard, but Boca knock them out at MorumBIS

  16-09-2026 04:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 São Paulo battle hard, but Boca knock them out at MorumBISSão Paulo had the chance to secure an all-Brazilian semifinal in the Copa Sudamericana.But it will be up to Boca Juniors to face Vasco for a place in the tournament final.After losing 1-0 in Argentina, Tricolor responded but were held to a 1-1 draw this Tuesday (15).And watched the Argentine side advance at MorumBIS in front of 55,651 fans. It was a match that featured a disallowed Tricolor goal for offside, confus
  
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• 🚨 The first Copa Sudamericana semi-final tie is set

  16-09-2026 04:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 The first Copa Sudamericana semi-final tie is setThe Copa Sudamericana is nearing its final stage and is beginning to take shape after the conclusion of the first quarterfinal matches.Boca Juniors and their win in Brazil complete the first semifinal pairing of the competition, where Vasco da Gama was already waiting after its victory over Santa Fe.The first leg will be played between October 13 and 15 at La Bombonera, but take note: the Brazilian side will not be able to host the Xenei
  
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• There was trouble! Platense v Fluminense nearly ended in tragedy

  16-09-2026 03:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There was trouble! Platense v Fluminense nearly ended in tragedyPlatense fans did not take their Copa Libertadores elimination well at all and nearly caused a tragedy at Vicente López when Fluminense celebrated their place in the semifinals with their supporters.Some of the home side’s barra bravas invaded the field after the match against Fluminense ended, fought with the Brazilian side’s fans who were shouting “eliminated” at them, attacked the players, and stole
  
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• 🎥 Platense fans invade pitch in chaos, Flu defender assaulted

  16-09-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Platense fans invade pitch in chaos, Flu defender assaultedThere was chaos, including a pitch invasion by fans and even an assault after Platense versus Fluminense this Tuesday (15).After being eliminated by Tricolor in the Libertadores quarterfinals, many fans of the Argentine team invaded the pitch at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López.And trouble started while the Fluminense players celebrated qualification with the fans present in Buenos Aires. It was followed by a full-bl
  
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• 🎥 Platense fans invade pitch in chaos; Flu defender assaulted

  16-09-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Platense fans invade pitch in chaos; Flu defender assaultedThere was chaos, including a pitch invasion by fans and even an assault after Platense versus Fluminense this Tuesday (15).After the elimination against Tricolor in the Libertadores quarterfinals, many fans of the Argentine team invaded the pitch at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López.And chaos broke out while the Fluminense players celebrated qualification with the fans in Buenos Aires. It was followed by a massiv
  
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• Vasco de Gama beat Santa Fe to reach Copa Sudamericana semis

  16-09-2026 03:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vasco de Gama beat Santa Fe to reach Copa Sudamericana semisVasco da Gama had a dream night at home in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana against Independiente Santa Fe, where they showed their strength to secure a place in the semifinal.Bruno Duarte broke the scoreless deadlock and gave the Brazilian side the lead before halftime.Meanwhile, David Corrêa extended the lead with a header to knock the Colombians out of the competition.With tonight’s result, Vasco da Gama celebrates
  
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• 🎥 Fluminense are the first Copa Libertadores 2026 semi-finalists

  16-09-2026 03:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Fluminense are the first Copa Libertadores 2026 semi-finalistsIt was not easy at all.But Fluminense overcame yet another Argentine surprise package in the 2026 Copa Libertadores.And is among the four best teams in this edition.They now await LDU or Palmeiras in the semifinals after knocking out Platense this Tuesday (15).After winning 2-0 at the Maracanã, Tricolor were beaten 2-1 at the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López in Buenos Aires.And advanced on aggregate.They had alr
  
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• 🎥 Fluminense are first into the Copa Libertadores 2026 semis

  16-09-2026 03:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Fluminense are first into the Copa Libertadores 2026 semisIt was not easy at all.But Fluminense overcame yet another Argentine surprise in the 2026 Copa Libertadores.And is among the four best teams in this edition.It now awaits LDU or Palmeiras in the semifinals after eliminating Platense this Tuesday (15).After winning 2-0 at the Maracanã, Tricolor was beaten 2-1 at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López, in Buenos Aires.And advanced on aggregate.It had already knocked out Ind
  
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• 📋 Who reaches the semis? São Paulo named to face Boca Jrs.

  16-09-2026 03:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Who reaches the semis? São Paulo named to face Boca Jrs.It’s time!São Paulo are lined up to go in search of a place in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana semifinals. Coming up shortly, from 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Tricolor take on Boca Juniors in the second leg of the quarterfinals. A match that will have a packed MorumBIS as its stage.Uruguayan referee Gustavo Tejera is in charge.SBT, ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast it.Tie situation 🆚After winning 1-0 at
  
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• 📋 Who makes the semis? São Paulo named to face Boca Jrs.

  16-09-2026 03:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Who makes the semis? São Paulo named to face Boca Jrs.It’s time!São Paulo is lined up to chase a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana.Coming up shortly, from 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Tricolor faces Boca Juniors in the second leg of the quarterfinals.A match that will have a packed MorumBIS as its stage.Uruguayan referee Gustavo Tejera is in charge of officiating.SBT, ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast it.
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• Let them ref the games and be humans - Andrews

  16-09-2026 01:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford are unbeaten in the Premier League this season with one win and three draws [Getty Images]Brentford head coach Keith Andrews believes the video assistant referee (VAR) is preventing referees from making decisions in matches. As his Bees progressed to the Carabao Cup fourth round with a battling 2-1 win at League One side Reading, Andrews said he was not happy with the officiating. Reading defender Paudie O'Connor had a goal for a first-half overhead kick ruled out by referee Tom Nield
  
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• Gray 'will continue until told otherwise' - but has Hibs boss lost the fans?

  16-09-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Head coach David Gray says he will continue to try and find solutions to Hibernian's poor form "until someone was to say something different" after his side suffered a sixth consecutive home defeat in the Scottish Premiership.Kilmarnock secured their first league win of the season thanks to George Stanger's first-half goal at Easter Road and held on despite a late red card.The boos that echoed round the stadium were in stark contrast to Saturday, when Hibs eased aside League 1 pacesetters Ross C
  
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• David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 3-1 Win against Tottenham

  16-09-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 3-1 Win against TottenhamLiverpool booked their place in the next round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 victory over Tottenham at Anfield, on a night when Andoni Iraola made a host of changes and handed opportunities to several youngsters and fringe players.Speaking in his post match reaction on his YouTube channel, David Lynch described it as an “important one for Liverpool” and picked out several performances which could give
  
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• Messi in Argentina squad for farewell friendly

  16-09-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina [Getty Images]Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward's farewell to international football.Messi announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August in the wake of his country's defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final and after saying he was considering his future in football following the death of his father, Jorge.The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina
  
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• 'Let them ref the games and be humans' - Andrews

  16-09-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford are unbeaten in the Premier League this season with one win and three draws [Getty Images]Brentford head coach Keith Andrews believes the video assistant referee (VAR) is preventing referees from making decisions in matches. As his Bees progressed to the Carabao Cup fourth round with a battling 2-1 win at League One side Reading, Andrews said he was not happy with the officiating. Reading defender Paudie O'Connor had a goal for a first-half overhead kick ruled out by referee Tom Nield
  
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• 'Superstar' Dowman shows his class - but Arsenal know caution is needed

  16-09-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman is the third 16-year-old to score for Arsenal in a League Cup game [Getty Images]Arsenal teenager Max Dowman shone with two goals in the 4-2 Carabao Cup win over Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warned they cannot rush his development.The 16-year-old played 13 times last season, but has had to settle for a place on the bench so far this campaign - until now.He scored two lovely goals at Portman Road to stake his claim for more minutes in the Premier League.But Arteta warned: "He i
  
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• Mourinho makes honest admission After Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: “Of course I’m worried”

  16-09-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho makes honest admission After Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: “Of course I’m worried”Real Madrid spared their blushes on Tuesday, as they came away for their La Liga clash against Elche with a 3-2 victory. They had been 2-0 up thanks to goals from Matias Dituro (OG) and Kylian Mbappe, but after the hosts brought it back to 2-2, Los Blancos needed a stoppage time winner from Carlos Espi to claim the three points.After the match, head coach Jose Mourinho spoke to the media at the
  
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• Analysis: Spurs punished for their wastefulness in the final third

  16-09-2026 00:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]For the 20 minutes between Conor Gallagher pulling one back for Tottenham and Dominik Szoboszlai wrapping things up for Liverpool, the travelling Spurs support and Roberto de Zerbi grew in belief but ultimately they were wasteful in the final third and that is what cost them.Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus, Omar Marmoush and Savio all had great chances but failed to convert and they only had to look at the other end, with all three of Liverpool's goals coming from quality strikes."I
  
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• Mbappe 8.0, Guler 8.0 | Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: Player ratings

  16-09-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe 8.0, Guler 8.0 | Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: Player ratingsReal Madrid defeated Elche on Tuesday in a five-goal thriller at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with goals from Matias Dituro (OG), Kylian Mbappe and Carlos Espi. Jose Mourinho’s side had raced into a 2-0 lead in the first half, but after throwing that away in the second, they had to rely on a stoppage time winner.Player ratingsThibaut Courtois – 6/10Aside from picking the ball out of his net on two occasions, C
  
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• Bergvall And Gallagher Get 7 | Tottenham Hotspur Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs Liverpool

  16-09-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bergvall And Gallagher Get 7 | Tottenham Hotspur Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs LiverpoolTottenham Hotspur faced off against Liverpool at Anfield earlier tonight as they looked to secure a win on the road in the EFL Cup. Spurs made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 21st minute when Alexis Mac Allister found the back of the net. Roberto De Zerbi’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.Cody Gakpo scored again for the home team in the
  
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• 'I don't think we did enough' - Skubala

  15-09-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Skubala spoke to BBC Radio Bristol after his side were defeated by his former club Lincoln City."I don't think we did enough," Skubala said."We had enough of the ball but this team [Lincoln], I know them well, they're not too interested about the ball. They defend solid, they don't give up chances easily, and in the end we gave up a sloppy chance."That's not good enough from us. It's too sloppy. You've got to respect the level more, the game more, and we didn't need to take those risks t
  
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• NWSL player Savannah DeMelo sues Racing Louisville team doctor regarding her on-field cardiac arrest

  15-09-2026 23:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Racing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo has sued University of Louisville Health and a doctor that treated her, alleging that they failed to properly diagnose a heart condition that resulted in her suffering on-field cardiac arrest during an NWSL game last September, according to multiple reports.DeMelo, who also played for the U.S. Women's National Team, collapsed during a game between Louisville and the Seattle Reign on Sept. 14, 2025. She was taken from the field to a Seattle hospital in
  
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• Dowman Gets 9, Madueke With 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Ipswich Town

  15-09-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dowman Gets 9, Madueke With 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Ipswich TownArsenal faced off against Ipswich Town at Portman Road earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the EFL Cup. The Gunnners made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the seventh minute when Max Dowman got his name on the scoresheet. Noni Madueke doubled his side’s lead in the 16th minute as Mikel Arteta’s men went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the scor
  
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• Wycombe beat Chelsea Under-21s in EFL Trophy

  15-09-2026 23:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wycombe top their group with a win and draw from their opening two cup games [Getty Images]There was success for League One and League Two sides against Premier League Under-21 opposition in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday.Wycombe took charge of Southern Group C as they overcame a strong Chelsea Under-21 side 2-1 to make it four points from two games.Mohamed Keita broke the deadlock for the Chairboys midway through the second half and Caolan Boyd-Munce added a second late on, before the Blues pulled o
  
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• Cymru Premier: Late Ammanford penalty denies Barry

  15-09-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Callum Thomas celebrates after converting Ammanford's late penalty at Jenner Park [FAW]Barry Town United 2-2 AmmanfordBarry Town were denied victory that would have kept them a point behind TNS as Ammanford scored a stoppage time penalty to earn a 2-2 draw.Goals either side of the interval from Noah Daley and Daniel Smith put Barry in control but Callum Thomas reduced the deficit.Thomas then converted a penalty five minutes into added time after the referee consulted with VAR following an incide
  
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• McGonigle hat-trick seals vital win for Limavady

  15-09-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipLimavady United 3 - 1 Bangor FTJamie McGonigle's 22-minute hat-trick gave Limavady United a second Irish Premiership win in a row as they beat Bangor 3-1 at the Limavady Showgrounds. McGonigle's deft dink on three minutes broke the deadlock before two thunderbolts including a 25-yard free-kick paved the way for a vital three points for the Roesiders. Tiernan Mulvenna pulled one back for Bangor on 71 minutes, but the visitors were unable to convert their late pressure into goals.
  
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• Falkirk 2-1 Hearts: What the manager said

  15-09-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Falkirk manager John McGlynn is delighted to "get the monkey off" their back after beating Hearts 2-1 to record their first Scottish Premiership win of the season."I'm delighted for the players," he tells BBC Scotland."They put so much work in there and played some excellent football and scored some good goals. I thought we were good in and out of possession."We have to be good as they [Hearts] have two lightning wingers who are absolutely flying and I am delighted to say we kept them fairly qui
  
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