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• Tottenham downed by Liverpool’s second-stringers to reveal painful regret

  15-09-2026 23:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If Tottenham had their way, Cody Gakpo would have been scoring goals for them by now. Instead, he scored against them and even as they ended one barren streak, another looks set to continue.It was quintessential Gakpo, in the manner of the goal, the right-footed finish angled across the goalkeeper. More pertinently, it felt typical Tottenham. A hideous start to the season was compounded as a club without domestic silverware for 18 years were eliminated from one of the two competitions they could
  
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• Former Real Madrid star reveals incredible story behind his Santiago Bernabeu transfer: ‘I thought it was a lie’

  28-09-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid star reveals incredible story behind his Santiago Bernabeu transfer: ‘I thought it was a lie’Savio Bortolini needed just one season at Real Madrid to experience one of the defining moments in the club’s modern history.The former Brazilian winger spent five seasons in Madrid and lifted the Champions League three times, but his first European triumph remains particularly special. Speaking to MARCA (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Savio looked back on his time at the
  
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• Three major issues Hansi Flick must solve at Barcelona after the international break

  28-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three major issues Hansi Flick must solve at Barcelona after the international breakBarcelona could hardly have asked for a better start to the season. Hansi Flick’s side have won all eight of their matches so far, heading into the first international break with a perfect record and a six-point advantage over Real Madrid.The results are only part of the story, as Barcelona’s performances have also suggested that Flick now has considerably more depth at his disposal than he did l
  
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• Late comeback ends Guernsey FC's winless run

  28-09-2026 09:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guernsey FC had not won a game since 22 August [Fran Torode]Guernsey FC manager Tony Vance says his side’s remarkable late comeback at Lancing felt like winning "33 points".The Green Lions had been 2-0 down with 10 minutes left before turning their fortunes around to end a five-game winless run going back more than a monthThe win lifts Guernsey up to ninth in the Southern Combination Premier Division.“To go 2-2 after 2-0 down you almost want to say 'right okay we'll take that given t
  
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• France predicted XI v Belgium: Estéban Lepaul and Jérémy Jacquet to start as Zinédine Zidane rotates Les Bleus squad

  28-09-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France predicted XI v Belgium: Estéban Lepaul and Jérémy Jacquet to start as Zinédine Zidane rotates Les Bleus squadFrance play Belgium away on Monday night for Matchday 2 of their 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League campaign. Zinédine Zidane’s Les Bleus will try to make it two wins out of two after last Friday’s invoncincing victory against Vincenzo Montella’s Türkiye. Meanwhile, the Red Devils intend to confirm their dominant 2-0 away win ove
  
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• Still no meeting between Roma and Lulli’s agent for player’s renewal

  28-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Still no meeting between Roma and Lulli’s agent for player’s renewalIt took just a few weeks for Emanuele Lulli to convince Gian Piero Gasperini. Born in 2007, he started four of the five league games, displaying a unique personality for a player making his Serie A debut. His best quality has always been his running, his constant bursts of speed: a thorn in the side of opposing defenses. In short, a sensational start, perhaps even unexpected for Lulli, who was on the verge of moving
  
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• NI players relish Windsor return against Hungary

  28-09-2026 09:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time in 315 days, Northern Ireland are back in Belfast.Michael O'Neill's side welcome Hungary to Windsor Park for a Nations League Group B2 contest on Monday night, just 51 days shy of a year since a Jamie Donley penalty saw the side to a 1-0 win over Luxembourg in their previous home fixture.In the interim, they have played five times on their travels, a run that began with World Cup play-off defeat by Italy in Bergamo in March and concluded with victory over Georgia on Friday nig
  
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• 🥐 From Joao Félix reborn to a toothless Germany, Monday’s 5️⃣ stories

  28-09-2026 09:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 From Joao Félix reborn to a toothless Germany, Monday’s 5️⃣ storiesUnder-20 World QueensSpain’s women’s Under-20 team claimed the world crown after beating North Korea in a dramatic penalty shootout (4-3) following a 0-0 draw in regulation time. Goalkeeper Laia López became the standout figure of the match by saving two decisive spot-kicks.The impact of the City trialThe sporting legal proceedings against Manchester City in England have revi
  
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• Real Madrid could take advantage of Manchester City uncertainty to target €220m-rated superstar

  28-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid could take advantage of Manchester City uncertainty to target €220m-rated superstarReal Madrid could find an unexpected opportunity in the uncertainty surrounding Manchester City, with Erling Haaland emerging as the name causing the biggest concern in England.According to MARCA, there is growing fear in English football that Real Madrid could attempt to take advantage of City’s difficult situation and explore a move for the Norwegian striker. At the same time, it is a
  
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• A frustrating start to the season has continued on international duty for a Manchester City full-back

  28-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A frustrating start to the season has continued on international duty for a Manchester City full-backUnfortunately, Rayan Ait-Nouri has found himself on the periphery of the Manchester City squad so far this season. The Algerian international has only made two appearances in all competitions. His only start for Enzo Maresca’s side was in their 5-0 Carabao Cup third-round tie win over Norwich City. Despite not playing regularly for City this season, Rayan Ait-Nouri was called up to the Alge
  
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• Makhanya price tag soars after Rangers move - gossip

  28-09-2026 09:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Massive jump in value for Rangers summer signing as Celtic midfielder says team still recovering from Champions League exit...New data from the CIES Football Observatory suggests Olwethu Makhanya is valued at £12m, a few months after Rangers paid £3m to sign the South Africa defender from Philadelphia Union. (Football Insider)Scott McTominay is "a top player who can play in many positions", replies new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli when asked where the Napoli star, recoveri
  
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• Barcelona extremely attentive to free agent market; two full-backs make the shortlist

  28-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona extremely attentive to free agent market; two full-backs make the shortlistBarcelona are already looking ahead to next summer and have started keeping a close eye on the full-back market, with two experienced left-backs emerging as potential options.According to SPORT, RB Leipzig captain David Raum and Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell are among the players being monitored by the Catalan club. Notably, both are under contract until 2027, so their situations could become inte
  
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• Liverpool star’s international injury hoped to be minor

  28-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star’s international injury hoped to be minorAlexander Isak Injury Update: Liverpool Striker Suffers Frustrating Sweden SetbackAlexander Isak has picked up a thigh issue on international duty, with Sweden boss Graham Potter confirming the Liverpool forward will miss the rest of the camp.That matters because Isak has started the season well and looked sharp again in Sweden’s 2-1 win over Romania, where he opened the scoring. There had been initial attention on a toe problem
  
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• Report: La Liga giants eyeing move for Chelsea star

  28-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: La Liga giants eyeing move for Chelsea starChelsea Future in Focus as Barcelona Monitor Estevao SituationBarcelona are watching developments around Estevao at Chelsea with increasing attention, according to Sport, as the young Brazil international navigates a difficult start to the season under Xabi Alonso.The 19-year-old forward has found opportunities limited in the opening weeks of the campaign. Across Chelsea’s first five Premier League matches, he has played only 23 minutes, w
  
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• 🗞️ The queens of the world are Spanish too, Monday's front pages

  28-09-2026 08:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ The queens of the world are Spanish too, Monday's front pagesWomen’s football once again lifts Spanish sport to the very top on a Monday marked by international glory and the standout names of the senior national team and LaLiga clubs.The sports front pages this 28 September celebrate Spain’s second Under-20 World Cup title, the unstoppable impact of Lamine Yamal, and the tactical moves in boardrooms and dugouts.Women’s football World Cup successThe feat achie
  
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• Real Madrid injury update: Key duo could return in time for Villarreal clash just after international break

  28-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid injury update: Key duo could return in time for Villarreal clash just after international breakReal Madrid have received a welcome boost on the injury front, with Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate both expected to recover in time for the club’s return to action against Villarreal.According to COPE, the French duo is being given recovery periods of between 10 and 15 days, which puts both players in contention for the October 10 fixture, although their availability from the start
  
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• Liverpool have chance to steal 'fantastic' star from Real Madrid

  28-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have chance to steal 'fantastic' star from Real MadridAndoni Iraola may only be a few months into his role as Liverpool's manager but, he's already doing a fairly impressive job. The Spaniard's team are still unbeaten across all competitions and, even though we're in an international break at the moment, his impact has been made clear.Even just the fact that he's including some of Liverpool's youngsters as a regular part of his first-team squad is a massive step in the right direction.
  
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• Barcelona could benefit from Manchester City’s uncertainty over American wonderkid’s transfer

  28-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona could benefit from Manchester City’s uncertainty over American wonderkid’s transferManchester City’s ongoing problems could have an unexpected consequence in the transfer market, with Barcelona potentially handed an opening in the race for one of America’s most highly rated young talents.The player in question is Cavan Sullivan, who has been linked with City for some time after the Philadelphia Union midfielder emerged as a teenage sensation in MLS. However
  
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• Playing in a new role is helping a Manchester City youngster grow while out on loan

  28-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Playing in a new role is helping a Manchester City youngster grow while out on loanDivine Mukasa has so far shown what he is capable of during his loan spell at West Ham. Manchester City sent Mukasa out on loan to his boyhood club for the 2026-27 season.  Mukasa has made nine appearances in all competitions for the Hammers and has scored two goals so far this season. The young playmaker has shown his talent, and also another side to his game. West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has utilise
  
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• Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or case: Why he has every reason to dream

  28-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or case: Why he has every reason to dreamLamine Yamal may have played his way into another level of the Ballon d’Or debate.The Barcelona winger was at the heart of Spain’s 3-2 Nations League victory over England at Wembley, scoring and repeatedly causing problems for one of Europe’s strongest international sides. Indeed, the match will not count towards the 2025-26 Ballon d’Or voting, which closes today, but it offered a useful rem
  
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• Former Real Madrid and Brazil winger backs Vinicius Jr. amid poor form: ‘Very complicated’

  28-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid and Brazil winger backs Vinicius Jr. amid poor form: ‘Very complicated’One of the biggest takeaways from Real Madrid’s opening stage of the season so far has been the struggle of Vinicius Jr. who has looked like a shadow of his former self for a long time.Kylian Mbappe appears to have directly hit the star’s ability to create chances and importance in the team, for the Frenchman often drifts into the same areas that Vinicius thrives in.As a result of th
  
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• Roma to activate Balerdi’s buy option

  28-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma to activate Balerdi’s buy optionThree appearances against Atalanta, Torino, and Inter have already been enough to leave a strong impression. Leonardo Balerdi arrived at Roma on loan from Marseille, but everything suggests his experience with the Giallorossi will last well beyond this season. Roma had already pursued him last season, but the €30 million Marseille were asking for proved a daunting prospect. Then the French club’s situation changed, and an opportunity arose at
  
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• Is Premier League possession football on way out?

  28-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]In the early 2000s, Premier League defences tried to make the pitch as small as possible, giving their opposition less space to score in.Coaches therefore encouraged their attackers to play quickly, taking advantage of open space that saw them face fewer defenders.Logically, this made total sense.It was Pep Guardiola's influence that, in part, flipped this logic on its head over the last decade.His Manchester City sides looked to force teams back into a compact defence, a challenge
  
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• 🎥 Another record beckons! Messi with an absolute dream free-kick

  28-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Another record beckons! Messi with an absolute dream free-kickHe just can’t help himself. Even at 39, Lionel Messi continues to show flashes of his world-class brilliance. During the night, La Pulga scored a stunning free kick for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew (1:2) and is now closing in on another record.With 76 direct free kicks converted, Messi now needs just three more to surpass Marcelinho Carioca’s world record.Will he do it? After all, we are talking about the GO
  
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• Tuchel reveals Jude Bellingham selection stance ahead of Czechia clash

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tuchel reveals Jude Bellingham selection stance ahead of Czechia clashEngland manager Thomas Tuchel is not certain that Jude Bellingham will start their UEFA Nations League clash with Czechia at Fortuna Arena on Tuesday.Bellingham was one of England’s best players in the 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley on Saturday.The Real Madrid midfielder set up Anthony Gordon’s goal, playing a well-weighted pass to the Barcelona forward to slot home.Bellingham also won a penalty after getting foule
  
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• Summer transfer window 2026: Manchester United & Tottenham Hotspur fluff their lines

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Summer transfer window 2026: Manchester United & Tottenham Hotspur fluff their linesThe Premier League gravy train showed no sign of slowing down this summer, with clubs continuing to spend extravagantly during the transfer window.However, some of the biggest spenders will be concerned that their huge outlay on new players has failed to deliver the desired results early in the season.With that in mind, read on as we look at the top signings made this summer before assessing some of the bigge
  
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• Roma second only to Barcelona in goals from open play 

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma second only to Barcelona in goals from open play Roma is increasingly ‘Gasperini-esque’. The Giallorossi have made a near-perfect start to the Serie A season: four wins and a draw against Inter (2-2), all enhanced by 14 goals scored and only three conceded. The coach is pleased with the path his team has taken, which is increasingly reflecting his own image: “We must be happy with what we’re doing, with the path we’re on. Not just our condition, not just o
  
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• Jorge Jesus makes Cristiano Ronaldo stance clear with blunt Portugal admission: “It wasn’t his moment”

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jorge Jesus makes Cristiano Ronaldo stance clear with blunt Portugal admission: “It wasn’t his moment”Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has made his stance on Cristiano Ronaldo clear after leaving the veteran forward on the bench during Sunday’s 2-1 win over Norway.Jesus, who previously worked with Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, chose not to play the 41-year-old despite initially saying he would feature in the UEFA Nations League clash.Ronaldo had started Portugal’s opening gam
  
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• Joao Felix: ‘I want to go back to Europe and play in the Champions League again’

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Felix: ‘I want to go back to Europe and play in the Champions League again’Joao Felix has said he wants to return to Europe after a remarkable resurgence with Al-Nassr.The Portuguese forward has taken the Saudi Pro League by storm since moving to the Middle East.He registered 26 goals and 19 assists in 47 appearances last term, playing a key role in helping Al-Nassr reclaim the league title.Felix has continued that form into the new campaign, already producing four goals and thr
  
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• Zinedine Zidane speaks about Real Madrid’s €150 million flop: ‘Sadly he had physical setbacks’

  28-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane speaks about Real Madrid’s €150 million flop: ‘Sadly he had physical setbacks’Real Madrid’s period under Zinedine Zidane was golden in both the stints when the club legend arrived as a first-team manager, but his second stint was more impressive given the squad he had at his disposal and how it was half in rebuild.One player the coach constantly admired during his time at the club was Eden Hazard, who signed for a fee of up to €150 million , and
  
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