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• Superstar honest about Liverpool defender’s pending arrival

  14-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Superstar honest about Liverpool defender’s pending arrivalFrance connection fuels excitement over Konate moveIbrahima Konate’s departure from Liverpool continues to generate debate, but one player who appears delighted by the defender’s next career move is Kylian Mbappe.The France international centre-back is expected to begin a new chapter with Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool as a free agent. While supporters at Anfield remain disappointed to see a key defender move on, t
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid captain suffers grade 3 ankle sprain; out for two weeks

  22-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid captain suffers grade 3 ankle sprain; out for two weeksReal Madrid have issued an official statement confirming the nature and extent of midfielder and club captain Federico Valverde’s injury.The Uruguayan international was on the receiving end of a reckless challenge from Kang-in Lee during the derby against Atletico Madrid this past weekend.Tests conducted today at the club medical facilities have confirmed that the midfielder has sustained a grade 3 sprain in his
  
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• Stones offers Inter injury update: ‘A slight injury, but I’m already working to get back’

  22-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stones offers Inter injury update: ‘A slight injury, but I’m already working to get back’John Stones has reassured Inter supporters that the muscle problem he suffered against Udinese is minor, and that he expects to return once the international break is over.Tthe England defender posted an update on Instagram after being forced off in the 61st minute of the matchday four fixture.“I picked up a slight injury in the last game, but I’m already working to get back aft
  
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• Sheaf's emotional Wrexham return after tough absence

  22-09-2026 12:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  Wrexham midfielder Ben Sheaf started his professional career with Arsenal [Getty Images]Ben Sheaf admits he was emotional on his return to the Wrexham side after making his first appearance of the season in the 2-1 victory over Southampton.The 28-year-old midfielder started a match for the first time since February, having been sidelined with a combination of shoulder, calf and knee injuries."I'm really pleased. I was a bit emotional in a way, being back out there," said Kent-born Sheaf."It's be
  
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• Hibs must strike fine balance in managerial appointment

  22-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It was good to get Saturday's game out the way after a difficult couple of weeks at Hibs.Easter Road was quite subdued before kick-off and I think most fans will agree the break has come at a good time for the club.There was a notable lifting of tensions around the stadium, in stark contrast to the charged atmosphere on Tuesday where the team was chastised for any and every mistake by sections of the crowd.It felt like full-time properly brought the curtain down on (Sir) David Gray's tenure
  
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• Bayern Munich celebrate ‘perfect’ Oktoberfest weekend and 7-0 Union Berlin demolition

  22-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich celebrate ‘perfect’ Oktoberfest weekend and 7-0 Union Berlin demolitionBayern Munich entered the Oktoberfest weekend in emphatic fashion, dismantling Union Berlin 7-0 at the Allianz Arena on Friday evening. Union initially frustrated Vincent Kompany’s side with a compact defensive approach and survived the opening quarter of an hour without conceding a major chance. Once Jamal Musiala broke the resistance in the 18th minute, however, the match quickly became one-w
  
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• 🚨 Valverde out for several weeks after Kang-in Lee tackle

  22-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Valverde out for several weeks after Kang-in Lee tackleThe controversy is only going to grow!This is the story that dominated Spain this weekend. On Sunday, Real Madrid lost away to Atlético de Madrid at the end of a fiery clash marked by controversial refereeing decisions.The one drawing the most attention is Kang-in Lee’s studs-up challenge on Federico Valverde, which many observers believe should have earned a red card, and José Mourinho did not hesitate to slam
  
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• From pain to progress

  22-09-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Enough has been said about what went wrong in South Wales. The Cardiff result was painful, but is now behind us. What matters is how Charlton Athletic use this extended international break to turn that performance into a platform for progress.The priority must be simplicity.When the ball is played out from the back there should be a clear, repeatable structure that gives players confidence even under pressure. That means agreed patterns of movement, reliable passing options an
  
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• Israel accuse Ireland manager of ‘hypocrisy and stupidity’ over ‘genocide’ comments

  22-09-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Israel Football Association accused Republic of Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson of “hypocrisy and stupidity” after he said his team would be “playing against genocide” in their upcoming UefaNations League double header between the two teams. Ireland have been drawn in the same Nations League group as Israel and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have confirmed that they will fulfill both fixtures despite mounting calls from campaigners to boycott the games, w
  
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• 🚨 Breaking: Fede Valverde suffers a serious sprain

  22-09-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Breaking: Fede Valverde suffers a serious sprainReal Madrid have announced Fede Valverde’s injury following the tests carried out.
  The Uruguayan was injured by Kang-in Lee during the derby against Atlético de Madrid and, despite playing through to the end of the match, he is suffering from a serious sprain.Real Madrid’s statement"Following the tests carried out today on our player Fede Valverde by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a grade 3
  
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• Inter’s Calhanoglu Recovery Shows Encouraging Signs Ahead of Parma

  22-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter’s Calhanoglu Recovery Shows Encouraging Signs Ahead of ParmaHakan Calhanoglu is working individually in the gym as he pushes to be available for Inter’s meeting with Parma, though Chivu is in no rush to throw his regista back into action.According to Gazzetta dello Sport via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Turkish midfielder trained on his own again the day before the report, continuing his recovery from an adductor problem that has become a familiar frustration for both player and club.C
  
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• Arsenal Women’s start raises early title concerns

  22-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Women’s start raises early title concernsAnother slow start threatens to derail Arsenal’s title challenge before it really gets going.Photo by Sarah Ray-Gain/Getty ImagesBefore this season, the manager and players knew what had happened in each of the past two seasons. An early stutter cost the team the title.Unfortunately, they have done it again.Five points from three matches means Arsenal are already four points behind Manchester City.Next come Chelsea and City away in the
  
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• Jose Mourinho will not attend coaches’ meeting amid Real Madrid refereeing tensions

  22-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho will not attend coaches’ meeting amid Real Madrid refereeing tensionsIt has only been around a month since the start of the 2026-27 season, but Real Madrid have already been left with several refereeing-related grievances. The Merengues had already been protesting some of the refereeing decisions in earlier games, but matters came to a head during the Madrid derby.This match saw the referee, Ortiz Arias, being embroiled in several controversies, including a red card for Dean
  
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• Mullins to 'use squad' for EFL Trophy trip to Swindon

  22-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Manager Hayden Mullins says Newport County will utilise their squad depth in the EFL Trophy when they travel to Swindon Town on Tuesday night (19:00 BST).With a packed schedule, the former West Ham midfielder is planning to make changes as Newport begin a group-stage campaign that also includes Plymouth Argyle and Crystal Palace Under-21s."The squad's there and we will use it," said Mullins."We've got a lot of games this side of Christmas with the Vertu [EFL] Trophy and
  
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• Mastantuono ‘sad’ over Messi Argentina farewell, seeks no revenge after Real Madrid spell

  22-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mastantuono ‘sad’ over Messi Argentina farewell, seeks no revenge after Real Madrid spellFranco Mastantuono is ‘happy’ at Fiorentina but doesn’t seek ‘revenge’ after a disappointing season at Real Madrid, and he’s ‘sad’ to see Lionel Messi end his international career: ‘He’s an idol for all of us.’Mastantuono has received a call-up for upcoming Argentina national team friendlies and spoke to Argentine media about his l
  
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• Arsenal youngster joins Manchester City

  22-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster joins Manchester CityArsenal academy midfielder Mishel Nduka has finally completed his move to Manchester City, having agreed to the transfer back in July.Photo via Nduka on InstagramOn Monday evening, Mishel Nduka posted on Instagram to officially confirm his move to Manchester City, captioning the post: “City. Let’s get to work.”This move has been a long time coming, and Nduka had hinted at it the weekend before last by posting a farewell to Arsenal.That mes
  
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• Real Madrid megastar’s dressing room relationship remains strong despite difficult start

  22-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid megastar’s dressing room relationship remains strong despite difficult startVinicius Junior may be experiencing one of the most difficult periods of his Real Madrid career on the pitch, with the Brazilian struggling at the start of the season.The 26-year-old has looked a pale shadow of his former self and was hooked early in the second half against Atletico Madrid after a disastrous showing.However, despite his poor start to the new campaign, his relationship inside the dressin
  
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• Real Madrid face three-week international break with 14 players called up

  22-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid face three-week international break with 14 players called upOne can argue that the September international break has come at quite an opportune time for Real Madrid. The Merengues lost the first derby of the season, which was the last game before the start of the break, and being away from the field for the next three weeks would allow the club and the team to reflect on their shortcomings in this first stretch of the season and to come up with solutions to their problems.However, J
  
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• James Pearce provides worrying Liverpool contract update

  22-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Pearce provides worrying Liverpool contract updateAlisson contract update leaves Liverpool facing an important decisionLiverpool have time to settle Alisson’s future, but the latest contract update offers little certainty about what comes next.For a goalkeeper whose presence has so often brought reassurance, the position away from the pitch is less settled. His current deal reportedly runs until next summer, leaving Liverpool with a significant decision over one of their most influen
  
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• Arsenal dealt fresh injury blow ahead of international break

  22-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal dealt fresh injury blow ahead of international breakArsenal Injury Blow as Marli Salmon Withdraws from England Under-18 SquadArsenal have another fitness problem to monitor, and this one matters because it involves a young player who has started to push his way into Mikel Arteta’s first-team thinking. Marli Salmon has withdrawn from the England Under-18 squad through injury, adding to a growing list of concerns around availability at the club.The 17-year-old had been selected for u
  
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• Allegri frustrated with Napoli veterans including De Bruyne as warning echoes Conte

  22-09-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri frustrated with Napoli veterans including De Bruyne as warning echoes ConteAccording to La Repubblica, Massimiliano Allegri is disappointed with the attitude of several Napoli players, especially the most experienced, and his latest warning echoed a similar message from Antonio Conte a year ago.“Allegri and Napoli’s honeymoon is over,” La Repubblica newspaper wrote on Tuesday.FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Massimiliano Allegri manager of SSC Napoli looks on durin
  
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• Real Madrid’s six-point gap to Barcelona comes with a major historical warning

  22-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s six-point gap to Barcelona comes with a major historical warningReal Madrid’s six-point deficit to Barcelona is hardly insurmountable in September, but history shows just how difficult their task could become if Jose Mourinho’s side allow the gap to grow.Madrid have only once managed to overturn a six-point deficit when Barcelona were leading La Liga, doing so during the remarkable 2006-07 title race under Fabio Capello.The famous 2006-07 comebackThe 2006-07 comeb
  
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• CEO Parsons hails Saints fans' loyalty after Spygate

  22-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton CEO Phil Parsons has praised the club's supporters after the tumultuous events following the Spygate scandal.A decisive Football Association hearing is set to take place this week after Saints head coach Tonda Eckert was charged with misconduct in July.Saints admitted spying on three clubs during the 2025-2026 season, leading to their expulsion from the Championship play-off final. An EFL panel also docked the club four points for this season. Both the club and Eckert have apologised
  
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• Arsenal’s Dowman in line for England senior training call-up

  22-09-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s Dowman in line for England senior training call-upThomas Tuchel is considering calling up Max Dowman for a training session with the England first team, according to a report.Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images for DFBEngland boss Thomas Tuchel saw his squad for the September-October international break significantly reduced on Monday, as Arsenal’sDeclan Rice, Newcastle United’sTino Livramento, Chelsea’sCole Palmer, and Manchester United duo Kobbie Mainoo and
  
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• Who has scored against the most Premier League teams?

  22-09-2026 11:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland (right) is one of two players to have scored against every team he has faced in the Premier League, while Frank Lampard (left) has scored against the most opponents in the competition [Getty Images]Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has become only the second player in Premier League history to have scored against every league opponent he has played against.Haaland's second-half goal in City's 5-3 win over Sunderland means the Norwegian has scored against all 25 opponents he h
  
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• Bayern Munich confident of Harry Kane extension, Max Eberl backs England captain for Ballon d’Or

  22-09-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich confident of Harry Kane extension, Max Eberl backs England captain for Ballon d’OrHarry Kane continues to receive strong public backing from Bayern Munich as the club works toward extending the England captain’s stay in Bavaria. Kane’s current contract expires at the end of the season, but Bayern president Herbert Hainer has now made clear that the German record champions expect their prolific striker to remain beyond the summer.“We want to extend with him a
  
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• Barcelona dressing room ‘having fun’ with Real Madrid struggles ahead of Clasico – report

  22-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona dressing room ‘having fun’ with Real Madrid struggles ahead of Clasico – reportReal Madrid have endured a mixed start to the season, winning five of their seven La Liga games so far and sitting six points behind league leaders Barcelona.The Catalan club, by contrast, have looked unstoppable, enjoying a perfect start to the new season and looking on course for a third straight league title.Los Blancos’ difficult start to the season is apparently providing some am
  
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• How do players withdraw from an international squad?

  22-09-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cole Palmer has withdrawn from England's squad for their upcoming matches in the Uefa Nations League across September and October [Getty Images]Five England players withdrew from the squad with injuries on Monday before the forthcoming Nations League matches, with Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento all dropping out.There is no formal process for withdrawing from an international squad outside a major tournament.BBC Sport understands the Football Associat
  
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• Premier League’s Most Successful Club Floundering Again

  22-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League’s Most Successful Club Floundering AgainManchester United are back here again. The Premier League’s most successful club are floundering, again.Sunday’s draw with winless Fulham compounded an alreadymiserable week for Michael Carrick. It began with defeat at home in the derby with Manchester City, despite having a man advantage for 67 minutes plus stoppages. Then came a Carabao Cup exit arguably on par for embarrassment with last year’s defeat at Grimsby, c
  
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• Montgomery receives first senior Scotland call-up

  22-09-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kristi Montgomery has made 16 league starts for Blackburn Rovers [Getty Images]Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery has been called into the Scotland squad for their upcoming Nations League matches.The 22-year-old has five under-21 caps for Scotland but this is his first senior call-up following injuries to Norwich City's Kenny McLean and Kieran Tierney of Celtic which have forced the duo to withdraw from Sebastien Pocognoli's squad.Academy graduate Montgomery scored his first goal for
  
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