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• Tottenham 2-3 Aston Villa: What Emery said

  19-09-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa manager Unai Emery speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We were challenged in this match in the level we want to be and how they demanded that of us. It was a very demanding match."How we planned this match and the response of the players was fantastic. We defended with resilience. We waited for our moment to threaten them, and we were clinical."On Nicolas Jackson's performance: "He is understanding of how we can exploit his quality better and his positioning. We also need runners on t
  
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• Real Madrid dressing room expected 26-year-old star to leave for Arsenal in summer – report

  22-09-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid dressing room expected 26-year-old star to leave for Arsenal in summer – reportVinicius Jr.’s position at Real Madrid has changed dramatically in a matter of months, with a report from Cadena SER claiming that several of his teammates had expected him to leave for Arsenal during the summer.The Brazilian ultimately remained at the Santiago Bernabeu, but his poor start to the season has created a new problem. His performances have drawn criticism from supporters, while
  
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• Brobbey goals come from 'a bit of confidence'

  22-09-2026 10:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini is confident that, with confidence, forward Brian Brobbey will continue to score goals.The 24-year-old bagged a hat-trick against Manchester City for the Black Cats on Sunday, but was still on the losing side.Brobbey, who was at the World Cup with the Netherlands in the summer, scored seven Premier League goals last season, but had failed to find the net in the first four games of this campaign."They were not spectacular goals - it was good finishing an
  
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• Bruno Genesio set for talks with Marseille hierarchy

  22-09-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Genesio set for talks with Marseille hierarchyBruno Genesio is set for talks with Olympique de Marseille’s hierarchy this week, as per a report from La Provence. It comes amid the Frenchman’s growing frustration with the situation at the club and a reported frustration that owner Frank McCourt has not publicly explained the situation or addressed objectives. Genesio joined in the summer but has gone public in expressing surprise at the dire situation at the club. It is a financ
  
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• Tebas hits back at Mourinho: the usual narrative is starting again

  22-09-2026 10:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tebas hits back at Mourinho: the usual narrative is starting againJavier Tebas, president of La Liga, has decided to respond to José Mourinho on his social media.These are the words of the La Liga president...Javier Tebas’ tweet"The portaCOCes and the regime’s television channel are already starting to build the usual narrative: permanent conspiracy. If it’s not Negreira, it’s the referee; if not that, then the complaint is that he isn’t an international refe
  
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• Journalist explains why Reds’ former target looks unlikely in January

  22-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist explains why Reds’ former target looks unlikely in JanuaryLiverpool’s Minteh admiration meets a January obstacle as Gakpo shinesLiverpool can admire Yankuba Minteh without having an obvious place for him. That is the difficulty beneath renewed January speculation, and Cody Gakpo’s outstanding start to the season has made it harder to resolve.A transfer that once appeared to offer a way of reshaping the attack now raises questions about minutes, departures and the wis
  
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• Inter ready to welcome Spence back after Tottenham move

  22-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter ready to welcome Spence back after Tottenham moveDjed Spence hasn’t yet played for Inter since his move from Tottenham, but according to Gazzetta, the Englishman will be available when Serie A resumes in October.English defender Spence is preparing for his Inter debut after the international break.Spence ready for Inter debut after international breakMILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Djed Spence of Internazionale before the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio
  
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• Luis de la Fuente admits losing Barcelona player was the toughest moment of his spell at Spain NT

  22-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis de la Fuente admits losing Barcelona player was the toughest moment of his spell at Spain NTThe first international break of the season is finally here, with almost a dozen and a half Barcelona players expected to participate.Needless to say, a majority of these players will play for the Spain national team, in the UEFA Nations League.Ahead of these fixtures, Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente was notably asked about his toughest moment since taking charge of the team.De la Fuente
  
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• La Liga president responds to Mourinho’s refereeing complaints after Real Madrid derby defeat: ‘Unfair and cruel way of putting pressure’

  22-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga president responds to Mourinho’s refereeing complaints after Real Madrid derby defeat: ‘Unfair and cruel way of putting pressure’La Liga president Javier Tebas has weighed in on the refereeing controversy surrounding Atletico Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, acknowledging the complaints from Jose Mourinho’s side while rejecting the manner in which they were made.The derby produced several contentious decisions, with Real Madrid particularly unhappy ove
  
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• Steur has 'huge future in the game'

  22-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Newcastle defender John Anderson reckons the £23m paid to sign teenage midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax is "looking like a bargain".The 18-year-old made 24 appearances for Ajax in 2025-26 and has started twice in the Premier League for the Magpies this season, impressing in Saturday's 2-1 win over Hull City."He is still a very inexperienced boy," Anderson told BBC Radio Newcastle."Yes, he has played games for Ajax, but coming to the Premier League, with the pace and physicality, is t
  
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• Thibaut Courtois breaks Real Madrid silence after Atletico defeat: “We have to improve”

  22-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thibaut Courtois breaks Real Madrid silence after Atletico defeat: “We have to improve”The goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was once again their best player as Real Madrid endured another horrible night at the Metropolitano. The Merengues ended up losing the first Madrid derby of the season by a 2-1 scoreline, and if it had not been for the Belgian goalkeeper, this scoreline could have been even worse for them.In addition to showing his class as a goalkeeper, Courtois also showed great sp
  
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• Report: Manchester United considering move for 16-year-old wonderkid

  22-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United considering move for 16-year-old wonderkidManchester United tracking Mezian Mesloub as JJ Gabriel uncertainty shapes youth recruitmentManchester United are pushing on with two strands of work behind the scenes, one centred on trying to keep hold of JJ Gabriel, the other focused on making sure the academy pipeline remains protected if the situation moves against them. According to TeamTalk, Lens teenager Mezian Mesloub has emerged as one of the names under serious consid
  
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• Marseille duo Igor Paixao and Amine Harit set for tests on injuries sustained in Le Classique

  22-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille duo Igor Paixao and Amine Harit set for tests on injuries sustained in Le ClassiqueIgor Paixao and Amine Harit were both forced off in Sunday’s Le Classique defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (2-1). The Olympique de Marseille pair are now set for tests on their respective injuries, L’Équipe understands. Paixao was withdrawn in the first half, replaced by Angel Gomes, who went on to score for OM. Post-match, Bruno Genesio suggested that it was an ankle injury that the Braz
  
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• Brentford's remaining players given week off

  22-09-2026 09:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Most squads in the Premier League these days are packed with international players, and Brentford are no different.Most of the Bees' squad are away, but Callum Wilson and Igor Thiago are among about 12 players left at their training facility, including five who are coming back from injury.Brentford have a longer break than almost every other team, given they hosted Chelsea on Friday.Boss Keith Andrews has given his first-team players a week off with individual training programmes t
  
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• Real Madrid 26-year-old star has been playing through significant muscle discomfort this season

  22-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid 26-year-old star has been playing through significant muscle discomfort this seasonReal Madrid fans have been left wondering why Brahim Diaz has suddenly disappeared from Jose Mourinho’s plans, particularly after the midfielder produced one of his best performances of the season against Inter Milan.According to AS, the explanation is physical rather than tactical, as Brahim has been dealing with significant muscle discomfort for several weeks and has continued making himself av
  
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• Liverpool star is undroppable, it's shocking what the club is doing

  22-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star is undroppable, it's shocking what the club is doingOne Liverpool star is suddenly undroppable. And that makes what the club is doing with him all the more bizarre.Liverpool had a lot of plans in the summer but a frankly incredible number of them failed. That started with attempting to land Yan Diomande as the no.1 target, only to lose out to Paris Saint-Germain (who subsequently lost out to Real Madrid).The Reds pivoted to Bradley Barcola but that one did confuse things. Liverpoo
  
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• Kylian Mbappé set to return to the left wing for France?

  22-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé set to return to the left wing for France?Kylian Mbappé’s (27) repositioning as a No.9, in the wake of Olivier Giroud’s international retirement, was the source of fierce debate in France. Even going into last summer’s FIFA World Cup, years after making the decision to play the former Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco forward centrally, Didier Deschamps was still being forced to justify himself. He did so by pointing out that he also played as a No.9
  
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• Barcelona ‘having a laugh’ at Real Madrid after strong start as players look forward to El Clasico – report

  22-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona ‘having a laugh’ at Real Madrid after strong start as players look forward to El Clasico – reportBarcelona are already looking ahead to El Clasico with confidence after their perfect start to the La Liga season has put them six points clear of Real Madrid.According to El Chiringuito TV, there is growing amusement within Barcelona over the contrasting fortunes of the two clubs, with Hansi Flick’s side having won all seven of their league matches while Madrid have
  
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• 😅 The internet gets the printer out! Best pics from derby row over Mou

  22-09-2026 09:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 The internet gets the printer out! Best pics from derby row over MouEven two days later, the Madrid derby and Real’s defeat (1–2) are still being discussed on X and elsewhere. So we picked out the best images for you.At the center of it all is, of course, Real coach José Mourinho, who brought printed photos to the post-match press conference of incidents that, in his view, should have resulted in red cards. He was referring to fouls by Lee Kang-in and Cristian Romero
  
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• Today’s Papers – Mancini’s mission, Juventus joke, Spence returns

  22-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Mancini’s mission, Juventus joke, Spence returnsLa Gazzetta dello SportThe last dribbleFootball’s farewell to MazzolaThe Azzurri legends and applause to the JuventiniTardelli: ‘The ultras’ gesture is unacceptable.’Inter, one more arrowThe big break will gift Spence’s push to ChivuThe Englishman, heir to Dumfries, will be ready for the first game after the break against Parma on October 10.Moreira flies; Amorim looking for a fixed s
  
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• Nature of Denis Zakaria’s injury revealed

  22-09-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nature of Denis Zakaria’s injury revealedAS Monaco captain Denis Zakaria (29) was forced to withdraw from the Switzerland squad for the upcoming international break on Monday. L’Équipe have now revealed the nature of the midfielder’s injury.  The midfielder was forced off during Les Monégasques win over RC Lens on Friday night. The captain was withdrawn in the 76th minute of the encounter and was replaced by academy product Pape Cabral. Speaking in
  
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• Real Madrid summer signing Yan Diomande hits back at critics over €140m price tag: ‘They will always criticise us’

  22-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid summer signing Yan Diomande hits back at critics over €140m price tag: ‘They will always criticise us’Real Madrid had a blockbuster summer transfer window, bringing in as many as seven players and revamping the squad under Jose Mourinho.Los Blancos have had two trophyless seasons, and Florentino Perez turned to Mourinho to try to bring silverware back to the Santiago Bernabeu.Arguably Madrid’s biggest signing this summer, from a price-tag perspective, was the c
  
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• Barcelona’s La Liga dominance explained by remarkable statistics under Hansi Flick

  22-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s La Liga dominance explained by remarkable statistics under Hansi FlickBarcelona’s perfect start to the La Liga season is being backed up by strong numbers in almost every major statistical category. Hansi Flick’s side have won all seven league matches, collected 21 points and produced an attacking output that has left their main rivals trailing.Notably, Barcelona have scored 31 goals in seven La Liga matches, which translates to an average of 4.2 per game. 
  
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• Liverpool are sacrificing £80m star, it's a crazy decision

  22-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool are sacrificing £80m star, it's a crazy decisionLiverpool are currently sacrificing arguably their best player. It can't go on and it's a crazy decision.It's been a strange start to the season for Liverpool. There's a new head coach, of course, and that naturally makes things unusual as everyone gets used to new ideas for the team.But it's also Liverpool's first start to a season since 2016 without Mohamed Salah or Andy Robertson. Two key players who played significant roles on a
  
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• 'Kobe will always be welcome in Crossmolina'

  22-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McDonald played his last game for Crossmolina on Saturday as he now returns to AFL club St Kilda [Getty Images]"Kobe will always be welcome in Crossmolina."As chair of Crossmolina Deel Rovers GAC for the past five years, Enda Lavelle has experienced the highs and lows.Relegation from the Mayo Senior Football Championship was disappointing, but the club's subsequent promotion and run to the 2025 All-Ireland intermediate club title was a special day.Championship defeats are always tough to take an
  
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• 5️⃣ stories of the day: Atleti's complaints, Mbappé's step back..

  22-09-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  5️⃣ stories of the day: Atleti's complaints, Mbappé's step back..Club football is on pause to make way for the national teams, but this weekend brought so much news that Tuesday is red-hot.So we’re going to run through the five stories you can’t miss to kick off the day...Atlético Madrid respond to Mourinho📸 THOMAS COEX - AFP or licensorsAfter José Mourinho’s strong comments following Atlético Madrid-Real Madrid over Kang-in Lee
  
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• Egan's late career resurgence back to Premier League

  22-09-2026 09:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Egan has played in every game of Hull's return to the Premier League [Getty Images]Just 18 months ago a 31-year-old John Egan was struggling for minutes off the bench for promotion-chasing Burnley and decided to make a January switch to fellow Championship side Hull City.Fast forward to the present day and Egan is a Premier League regular for the Tigers, who have taken everyone by surprise upon their return to the top flight.It's been quite a turnaround for the now 33-year-old, who probably thou
  
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• 'This is not Wrexham. I'm not Ryan Reynolds'

  22-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield FC's 2025-26 campaign is the subject of a new BBC podcast Mud, Sweat and Cheers: Trouble at the Bottom[Sheffield FC]A football club at the heart of a tug-of-war between a Qatari-backed venture capital firm and a rock star probably isn't that unusual nowadays.But in the ninth tier?This is the position that Sheffield FC, founded in 1857 and widely considered the world's oldest football club, were in earlier this year.Mud, Sweat and Cheers: Trouble at the Bottom – Sheffield FC, a si
  
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• Real Madrid captain regrets continuing after brutal Atletico challenge as extent of ankle damage emerges

  22-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid captain regrets continuing after brutal Atletico challenge as extent of ankle damage emergesReal Madrid endured a difficult night at the Metropolitano, losing 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in controversial circumstances.Los Blancos were on the wrong end of several refereeing decisions on the night, and Jose Mourinho expressed his disappointment with them during the press conference.One such challenge that became a point of contention was Kang-in Lee’s late tackle on Fede Valverde, wit
  
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• Raphinha closing in on Barcelona’s Brazilian legends with his goalscoring numbers

  22-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha closing in on Barcelona’s Brazilian legends with his goalscoring numbersRaphinha’s remarkable start to the season is starting to change the conversation around his place in Barcelona history. The Brazilian captain is not only leading the club’s attack or chasing the European Golden Boot, but he is also closing in on some of the greatest Brazilian goalscorers ever to wear the Barça shirt.The first major milestone is already within reach. Raphinha has scored
  
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