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• Tim Ream is World Cup’s first player to benefit from VAR ‘mistaken identity’ check

  13-06-2026 05:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron and the USMNT’s Tim Ream speak to referee Danny Makkelie in the second half of Friday’s match.Photograph: Sarah Stier/FIFA/Getty ImagesTim Ream made history on Friday in more ways than one. The second the opening whistle blew in the United States’ match against Paraguay, the 38-year-old became the oldest player in the history of the US men’s national team to appear at a World Cup. Fifty-three minutes later, Ream made an entirely different t
  
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• Schalke 04’s Maximilian Wöber reflects on remarkable ÖFB comeback

  23-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Schalke 04’s Maximilian Wöber reflects on remarkable ÖFB comebackMaximilian Wöber probably could not have scripted the moment much better. Schalke 04 were clinging to a 2-1 lead away at Union Berlin deep into stoppage time when the Austrian defender found himself doing something he had spent much of the previous year unable to do at all: sprinting freely across a Bundesliga pitch. He had entered primarily to defend. Instead, Wöber charged the length of the field, arrive
  
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• Revealed: What Barcelona superstar told the referee about Sevilla’s rough play

  23-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: What Barcelona superstar told the referee about Sevilla’s rough playBarcelona are heading into the international break on the back of seven successive wins in La Liga and are looking like the team to beat.Raphinha has been central to Barcelona’s success, racking up goals for fun and forming a terrifying partnership with Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez in the final third.Other than his goalscoring plaudits, though, Raphinha has also emerged as a leader for the Catalans this te
  
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• Real Madrid TV fires back at Atletico after ‘stop refereeing harassment’ campaign: ‘They call for respect, but only sometimes’

  23-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid TV fires back at Atletico after ‘stop refereeing harassment’ campaign: ‘They call for respect, but only sometimes’Real Madrid TV has responded to Atletico Madrid’s latest refereeing campaign by revisiting a series of controversial moments involving the club, Diego Simeone and Atletico’s own public statements.The response came after Atletico posted “Stop refereeing harassment” and followed it with the slogan“three weeks now with th
  
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• Alaba: Ex-Real Madrid defender reaches surprise agreement with Udinese

  23-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alaba: Ex-Real Madrid defender reaches surprise agreement with UdineseFabrizio Romano reports that David Alaba has reached an agreement with Udinese and is close to joining the Serie A club.Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich defender Alaba is close to joining Udinese.Alaba has an agreement with UdineseMADRID, SPAIN – DECEMBER 20: David Alaba of Real Madrid warms up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 20, 2025
  
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• 'It took Sir Alex four years to win anything!'

  23-09-2026 10:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Manchester United's performances so far this season and whether manager Michael Carrick is to blame for a lack of passion on the pitch.Here are a selection of your comments:Mark: It was like watching a game of walking football. It seems the training hasn't changed since Carrick took over. We seem to be slowing down, unable to run and chase. The only thing that needs to change is everything.Clive: I think Michael Carrick is out of his depth at the top
  
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• Juventus near agreement with Neto as free agent, target Palmisani for 2027-28

  23-09-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus near agreement with Neto as free agent, target Palmisani for 2027-28Multiple sources in Italy claim that Brazilian goalkeeper Neto is close to reaching an agreement with Juventus, but the Bianconeri are already considering their options for the future and have targeted Frosinone’s Lorenzo Palmisani.Neto is close to returning to Juventus as a free agent after a meeting between the club and his entourage on Tuesday.The 37-year-old is without a club, and Juventus have opened talks wi
  
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• Trinity unsuccessful in appeal against Guler ban

  23-09-2026 10:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wakefield have been unsuccessful in their appeal against the suspension given to prop Emre Guler for being sent off for punching in their play-off win over Leigh.Guler, 28, was initially banned for two matches by the Rugby Football League's disciplinary panel, which ruled him out of both their semi-final at Wigan and the Grand Final should they reach it.He has now received an additional five penalty points and been banned for a third match.Turkey international Guler had agreed a deal to join Tri
  
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• Mourinho refuses to lose faith in Dean Huijsen despite worrying Real Madrid red-card record

  23-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho refuses to lose faith in Dean Huijsen despite worrying Real Madrid red-card recordJose Mourinho has no intention of giving up on Dean Huijsen despite the defender’s latest red card, with the manager still viewing him as a potential undisputed starter.According to AS, Mourinho remains convinced that he can bring out the best in Huijsen, whose performances at the start of the season have strengthened his position within the squad. The concern, though, is that his disciplinary r
  
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• Lamine Yamal on his Ballon d’Or prospects: ‘I think my style of play is my strongest argument.’

  23-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal on his Ballon d’Or prospects: ‘I think my style of play is my strongest argument.’Like many of this year’s candidates, Lamine Yamal (19) hasn’t shirked away from drumming home his arguments for why he should win the Ballon d’Or. Kylian Mbappé has already done several interviews, one of which may have shirked the current holder and once again a candidate to retain his trophy, Ousmane Dembélé. Paris Saint-Germain, meanwhile, hav
  
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• Liverpool's plan for injury-stricken star is a massive boost

  23-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's plan for injury-stricken star is a massive boostLiverpool have been rather unlucky with injuries as a club over the last 18 months. Since the start of the 2025/26 season, several of the Reds’ first team have suffered serious injuries that have sidelined them for significant periods of time.Alexander Isak missed a large portion of his first season in Merseyside, and other players like Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley are still sidelined with injuries they picked up last season.The
  
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• 2 forwards to monitor for Arsenal’s January transfer window

  23-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 forwards to monitor for Arsenal’s January transfer windowEli Junior Kroupi and Kevin Schade are names to monitor ahead of Arsenal’s January transfer window, according to a report.Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesTom Canton reports for Football.London that AFC Bournemouth’sEli Junior Kroupi and Brentford’sKevin Schade are both names to monitor from an Arsenal perspective ahead of the January transfer window, particularly with Schade starting the season so strongly.Canto
  
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• Is getting into Champions League realistic for Brighton?

  23-09-2026 10:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club discussed whether Brentford and Brighton could qualify for the Champions League this season or in the near future.Despite not being classed among England's 'big six', the two clubs have made consistently good decisions around managers and players - and have regularly finish in the top 10 of the Premier League as a result. "They aren't massive football clubs," said BBC pundit Chris Sutton. "But they are clubs that have grown well and grown strong. "If you look
  
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• Real Madrid launch scathing response to Javier Tebas after refereeing row

  23-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid launch scathing response to Javier Tebas after refereeing rowBeing the biggest club in European football, Real Madrid always lives in the spotlight. However, the noise surrounding the Merengue club has increased significantly in the last few days, especially since their defeat in the first Madrid derby of the season.Their match against Atletico Madrid on Sunday was filled with refereeing controversies, and once again brought to the fore the perceived injustice that Los Blancos feel t
  
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• Aston Villa on alert with star seeking La Liga options

  23-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa on alert with star seeking La Liga optionsAlejandro Garnacho at Aston Villa: La Liga Interest Grows as Unai Emery Keeps £43m Winger WaitingAlejandro Garnacho arrived at Aston Villa with noise around his name, a hefty £43m permanent option built into the deal, and the expectation that he would quickly force his way into Unai Emery’s plans. So far, none of that has happened. According to Mail, clubs in La Liga are now monitoring the winger’s situation as his sta
  
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• Svilar completes 81.2% saves and decisive interventions

  23-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Svilar completes 81.2% saves and decisive interventionsMile Svilar is an absolute must for Roma. Gian Piero Gasperini knows that if the defense leaves too much space for opposing attackers, the 1999-born player is ready to intervene to stem any threat. Decisive saves, saves that lead to points, the number 99 is a guarantee of reliability. This is crucial for maintaining the top spot in the standings. Other teams don’t have the option of relying on such a decisive goalkeeper. If Roma has th
  
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• Spanish journalist apologises to Real Madrid over controversial Gara remarks: ‘I withdraw the comparison, but…’

  23-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish journalist apologises to Real Madrid over controversial Gara remarks: ‘I withdraw the comparison, but…’Spanish journalist Juanma Castano has apologised for comparing Real Madrid TV with the Basque newspaper Gara, after his comments prompted a strong response from Real Madrid.The Cadena COPE journalist made the comparison in a column published by ABC on Tuesday while criticising the way Real Madrid’s official television channel has covered refereeing controversies
  
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• Former France manager Didier Deschamps may take a sabbatical

  23-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former France manager Didier Deschamps may take a sabbaticalDidier Deschamps’ contract as manager of the France national team expired two months ago, upon the conclusion of Les Bleus FIFA World Cup campaign, however, despite wanting a return to management, he is in no rush, as per a report from L’Équipe. Deschamps spent 14 years as France manager, winning the World Cup in 2018, leading them to the final in 2022, and then to the semi-final last summer. Speaking pre-tournament i
  
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• Pellegrini aims to make first season appearance vs Como

  23-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pellegrini aims to make first season appearance vs ComoLorenzo Pellegrini will be Gian Piero Gasperini’s extra man after the break. The Grugliasco-born coach has used 19 of his 20 outfield players in the first six games of the season, with only the number 7 missing. It’s not a technical choice, but rather the need for the Giallorossi midfielder to regain his fitness after missing his entire pre-season and only renewing his contract in late August. Pellegrini’s inactivity at the
  
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• Liverpool U21's show 'character' in shootout win over Rochdale

  23-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Boss Rob Page hailed the "character and resilience" of his Liverpool U21's side as they drew 3-3 against Rochdale in the Jersey Mike's Trophy while down to 10-men.The young Reds scored two goals in injury time to level the group-stage clash and then won the penalty shoot-out 7-6 against the League Two side to earn a bonus point."What character and resilience the boys showed to come back from the sending off early on, to see the game through and play as much as we could with 10-men
  
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• Barcelona star Lamine Yamal reveals ruthless winning mentality: ‘Win, win, win, always’

  23-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star Lamine Yamal reveals ruthless winning mentality: ‘Win, win, win, always’Lamine Yamal is only 19, but his ambitions already extend far beyond what he has achieved with Barcelona.In an interview with L’Equipe (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the Barça forward offered a revealing insight into the mentality that has helped him establish himself among the world’s elite. Yamal does not just believe he can compete with the best; he approaches every challenge exp
  
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• ‘I feel as though the hunger is still there’ – Luís Campos on PSG’s quest for a third Champions League title

  23-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I feel as though the hunger is still there’ – Luís Campos on PSG’s quest for a third Champions League titleParis Saint-Germain have endured a difficult start to the season. Whilst they swept aside Slovan Bratislava in their UEFA Champions League opener (6-1), they failed to win any of their first three games in Ligue 1, before labouring to victories over Stade Brestois and Olympique de Marseille. Heading into the international break, PSG are sixth in Ligue 1.Much
  
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• Today’s Papers – Pio Esposito ‘better’ than Toni, new Juventus goalkeepers

  23-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Pio Esposito ‘better’ than Toni, new Juventus goalkeepersLa Gazzetta dello SportAssault on PalmisaniJuve, future to the goalInsult to Mazzola: just a finePio of ItalyThe coach prepares for Friday’s debut against Belgium: the Inter striker moves toward the centre of the attack.Baldini: ‘I supported Frosinone; they represent our football.’Milan: Act of Amorim, Modric benefits from the partnership with RabiotCorriere dello SportThat spot be
  
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• Real Madrid decide 19-year-old first-team midfielder will play for Castilla after lengthy knee injury

  23-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid decide 19-year-old first-team midfielder will play for Castilla after lengthy knee injuryReal Madrid have decided to give Thiago Pitarch his first competitive minutes of the season with Castilla as the midfielder continues his recovery from a knee injury.According to Mundo Deportivo, the move has been agreed in advance between the club and the 19-year-old and is designed to give him the match exposure he needs after missing Jose Mourinho’s entire pre-season and the start of the
  
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• It's clear, Liverpool have signed an incredible African star

  23-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's clear, Liverpool have signed an incredible African starLiverpool have signed an absolute gem, it's now becoming official. The Reds have been busy over the course of the last 12 months. We've seen a real generational change occur at Anfield. Liverpool's team have been reshaped, and remoulded.We've seen legends leave the club. Mo Salah and Andy Robertson most notably this summer but we've also seen new younger players coming in hoping to make their mark on the team.Change is never easy. Thing
  
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• Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets takes first major step towards coaching career

  23-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets takes first major step towards coaching careerSergio Busquets has begun the next chapter of his football career.At 38, the former Barcelona midfielder is taking his first official steps towards becoming a coach, working as an assistant to Juliano Belletti with Barça Atlètic while preparing to begin his coaching qualifications in the coming weeks.Busquets is still a familiar presence around the club, but his role has changed dramatically, as the play
  
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• Contagious, confident - the rise of Lewis Koumas

  23-09-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Koumas has made five Liverpool appearances this season[Getty Images]By the looks of it, Lewis Koumas is not wasting his time.It took less than a week of pre-season for the 21-year-old to show new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola what he could offer.And it has taken less than a month of the new season for him to show why he has a place in Liverpool's plans.Now, over the next fortnight, the attacking prospect who is fast becoming an Anfield favourite will attempt to prove what several people in
  
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• Man Utd, Neville and how the media agenda is set

  23-09-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Gary Neville setting the media agenda when it comes to Manchester United is not a new thing.The former England defender has called out the team's shortcomings on many previous occasions.One instance was in December 2021, after a poor first-half performance against a struggling Newcastle side when Ralf Rangnick's side trailed 1-0 at the break."They're a bunch of whinge-bags," Neville said at half-time on Sky Sports. "I'll not go into names but they're whinging at each other, arms up
  
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• Truro City progress after rare FA Cup victory

  23-09-2026 09:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Starkie scored his first Truro City goal in the win after an injury-hit time at the club [Shutterstock]Truro City manager John Askey hopes his side can continue to progress in the FA Cup after getting their first win in the competition in five years.The Tinners beat National League North side Merthyr Town 2-0 in their second qualifying round replay at the Truro Community Stadium.It ensured a third qualifying round tie at home to Hellenic League Premier Division side Cirencester Town - the ni
  
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• 🥐 Real Madrid go all out at LaLiga, refs, Lamine... 5️⃣ stories today

  23-09-2026 09:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Real Madrid go all out at LaLiga, refs, Lamine... 5️⃣ stories todayTensions between Tebas and Real Madrid are escalating on a day marked by Fede Valverde’s injury, refereeing mistakes acknowledged by the CTA, the Ballon d’Or race, and Barça Women’s Champions League debut.Open war between Tebas and Real MadridInstitutional tensions between Real Madrid and LaLiga have reached a point of no return following the latest exchange of statements between Ja
  
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