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• Uefa to push to remove Infantino after dropping boycott

  26-08-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has been president of Fifa since February 2016 [Getty Images]Uefa will press on with its attempt to remove Gianni Infantino as Fifa president despite withdrawing the threat to boycott competitions.The 55 member associations, plus Europe's members on the Fifa Council, will on Thursday be presented with a letter which guarantees the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan will not be revived.The official removal of the boycott will be confirmed at Uefa's executive committee meeting in
  
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• Mbappe suffers ‘serious’ knee injury ahead of Roma

  26-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe suffers ‘serious’ knee injury ahead of RomaBad news for France and all Real Madrid fans. Kylian Mbappé was injured in tonight’s Nations League match between Turkey and the French side. The French star, who had just put his side ahead in the second half, felt discomfort in his knee and immediately asked to be substituted. New coach Zinedine Zidane immediately obliged, and the Merengues star took a seat on the bench. At the end of the match, the player’s condi
  
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• Former Barcelona youth coach explains the hard work behind Fermin Lopez’s rise: ‘He was physically weaker…’

  26-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona youth coach explains the hard work behind Fermin Lopez’s rise: ‘He was physically weaker…’Fermin Lopez’s rise at Barcelona has not surprised one of his former youth coaches, with Oscar Lopez revealing that the midfielder had already developed a distinctive approach to the game long before establishing himself under Hansi Flick.Lopez, who previously coached the Barça midfielder, believes Fermin’s current performances are the result of y
  
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• Which Premier League clubs seek compensation from Manchester City?

  26-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Which Premier League clubs seek compensation from Manchester City?Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges relating to alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.The eight-time Premier League winners now face the possibility of being relegated to the Championship, or expelled from the competition altogether.Four top-flight clubs are exploring legal action against the Citizens, as they seek compensation for loss of earnings, per the Independent.Ar
  
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• Real Madrid full-back confronts Germany legend Joshua Kimmich after controversial goal: ‘He wasn’t very polite’

  26-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid full-back confronts Germany legend Joshua Kimmich after controversial goal: ‘He wasn’t very polite’Denzel Dumfries has accused Joshua Kimmich of crossing the line during the Netherlands’ 1-1 draw with Germany, with the Real Madrid full-back admitting he confronted the German midfielder after the final whistle.The flashpoint came when Brian Brobbey was left on the ground during the build-up to Germany’s goal. Play continued and Kimmich eventually sco
  
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• The uncomfortable question facing every Man City fan after seismic verdict

  26-09-2026 09:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A hypothetical for fans of Manchester City: would you say it was worth it?If City are expelled from the Premier League, if they are subject to future restrictions on signing players and points deductions that run into the next decade, would you do it all again?Because most of those you speak to would say, fairly unequivocally, yes. For the Aguero moment, for the Kompany header, for the Champions League win built on a foundation of now-questionable substance, the answer would clearly be yes.Man C
  
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• Today’s Papers: Mancini’s second era starts badly, Italy stayed in Zenica

  26-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: Mancini’s second era starts badly, Italy stayed in ZenicaLa Gazzetta dello SportItaly, 2 slaps Azzurri beaten by Belgium (0-2): It finishes in boosA nightmare start for the new Nazionale. Donnarumma super. Mancini: ‘We need to climb everest’InterEnough with Saudi Arabia, the Supercup in San SiroCity 114 violations, at risk of deductions or relegationCorriere dello SportCome on, ItalyTurkey on Monday | Nations League: Mancini’s second reign
  
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• Exit confirmed as Liverpool make important contract decision

  26-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exit confirmed as Liverpool make important contract decisionLiverpool’s midfield has been an obvious issue early in the tenure of Andoni Iraola. The Spaniard has found success in games despite struggling to find balance in the middle of the park, with the Reds often struggling to control the midfield battle.Several midfielders have been linked with winter Merseyside moves and, after Curtis Jones was allowed to leave for a relatively low fee this summer, it seems like a rebuild is on the ca
  
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• ☕️🥐 Breakfast FC: Zidane unmatched 🤯, Djibril Cissé unleashed 😭

  26-09-2026 09:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 Breakfast FC: Zidane unmatched 🤯, Djibril Cissé unleashed 😭ZZ, something not seen in 32 years 🤯After beating Turkey last night (0-1), Zinédine Zidane became the first manager to win his debut in charge of Les Bleus since... Aimé Jacquet in 1994.Seriously, Zidane is just too good.Meanwhile 😭Currently on his honeymoon, Alphonso Davies never lets football get too far away from him.Djibril Cissé lost it 🤣We'
  
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• Javier Saviola recalls seeing Lionel Messi at La Masia and warns over Yamal comparisons: ‘We’re in the hands of a child’

  26-09-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Javier Saviola recalls seeing Lionel Messi at La Masia and warns over Yamal comparisons: ‘We’re in the hands of a child’Javier Saviola has offered a fascinating glimpse into Lionel Messi’s earliest days at Barcelona, recalling how he recognised the Argentine’s extraordinary ability while also urging caution over comparisons between Messi and Lamine Yamal.The former Argentina international, who played for River Plate, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Benfica, looked back o
  
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• Morgan Rogers: ‘I’m disappointed Cole Palmer’s not here but he’s got to look after his body’

  26-09-2026 09:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England are based at Tottenham’s training complex in London this week, and on Friday the building was the scene of a flurry of media activity. There were questions about Saturday night’s opponents Spain, questions about English identity, questions about how players get over the heartache of losing to Argentina. But the most emotive was not really about football at all: where is Cole Palmer?The answer was in the Caribbean, with a personal rehab coach to work on his fitness. Palmer&rsq
  
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• Today's 5️⃣ top stories: Mbappé injured, Spain unveil a star...

  26-09-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today's 5️⃣ top stories: Mbappé injured, Spain unveil a star...Saturday, September 26 kicks off with plenty of news after a very eventful Friday.So let’s go over the five stories you can’t miss to start the day...Manchester City found guilty on 114 charges📸 Michael Regan - 2024 Getty ImagesAccording to 'The Times' and 'The Athletic', Manchester City are going to be found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges they were accused of.Huge sanctions are expected for
  
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• Real Madrid star faces fresh criticism after Australia friendly: ‘Forgotten how to play football’

  26-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star faces fresh criticism after Australia friendly: ‘Forgotten how to play football’Vinicius Jr.’s difficult period at Real Madrid has taken another turn, with a moment from Brazil’s 1-1 friendly draw against Australia becoming the latest talking point surrounding the forward.The Brazilian is already under pressure over his performances, and one incident from Friday’s match quickly spread across social media. Rather than easing the scrutiny around
  
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• 83-goal Liverpool star now 'considering' Anfield exit

  26-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  83-goal Liverpool star now 'considering' Anfield exitLiverpool went through a fair few changes in the summer. Four new players were brought in and, a decent chunk of regular starters were also shown the exit door.Obviously, change was expected after Arne Slot was relieved of his duties at the end of last season and, while all four of their new additions have worked out for the better, it still feels like more needs to be done before Liverpool get back to their best.And, with all three changes st
  
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• Kylian Mbappe injured scoring France winner as Zinedine Zidane provides worrying update: ‘It’s not good’

  26-09-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane's first game in charge of France ended on a sour note as Kylian Mbappe injured his left knee moments after scoring in a 1-0 win in Turkey.Michael Olise threaded a fine pass and the World Cup's all-time leading scorer Mbappe rifled in a low shot in the 54th minute.Mbappe then sat on the ground clasping his left leg and within minutes Zidane had to take him off.The France camp said he suffered a knee tendon injury and would return to Madrid for treatment. A replacement was not imme
  
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• 🗞️ Front pages: fierce criticism of Manchester City and the charge

  26-09-2026 08:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Front pages: fierce criticism of Manchester City and the chargeThe first weekend of the season without club football gets underway, and it does so with no shortage of news, especially after the possible sanction facing Manchester City.So let’s take a look at today’s newspaper front pages...MARCAASSPORTMundo DeportivoL'EquipeThe IndependentMirror SportDaily Express SportDaily StarStar SportThe Daily TelegraphThe TimesLa Gazzetta dello SportCorriere dello SportThis ar
  
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• The MMA fighter helping Brighton - and filling stadiums

  26-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Eckerlin laughs modestly when asked if he feels he has contributed to Brighton's success.Last season, the 39-year-old MMA fighter was brought in by the Premier League club to help with their training for set-pieces.Eckerlin was a professional footballer in Germany before transitioning to MMA, and says he taught Brighton players "wrestling, head control, hip control, and how to push back against opponents".Days before this interview with Eckerlin took place, the Seagulls moved up to thi
  
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• Real Madrid seriously considering bringing back former defender next summer

  26-09-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid seriously considering bringing back former defender next summerReal Madrid are seriously considering bringing Jacobo Ramon back to the Santiago Bernabeu next summer, with the defender’s current situation at Como giving the club an inexpensive route to re-sign him.According to Matteo Moretto (h/t Madrid Xtra), Los Blancos can activate an €8-9 million buy-back option for the centre-back. Notably, the possibility is particularly relevant with Antonio Rudiger’s cont
  
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• Do England have a problem against top-10 teams?

  26-09-2026 08:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The last time England faced Spain was the Euro 2024 final, which Spain won [Getty Images]When England take on Spain in their opening Nations League match on Saturday, it will be tinged with a feeling of 'what could have been' for Three Lions fans.The Wembley match comes three months after England agonisingly missed out on the chance to face La Roja in the World Cup final, having lost to Argentina in the last four.That would have been a repeat of the 2024 Euros final, which England also lost.In f
  
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• Luis Figo chooses Lamine Yamal over Messi and Mbappe in Ballon d’Or challenge

  26-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Figo chooses Lamine Yamal over Messi and Mbappe in Ballon d’Or challengeLuis Figo has backed Lamine Yamal to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, choosing the Barcelona youngster ahead of Lionel Messi in a final that brought together some of the biggest names in world football.The former Barcelona player and 2000 Ballon d’Or winner made his selection during a head-to-head challenge featuring several leading contenders. Yamal ultimately emerged from a field including Mes
  
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• Liverpool need to look at elite midfielder nobody is chasing

  26-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool need to look at elite midfielder nobody is chasingLiverpool’s midfield is crying out for a fresh face, and a January addition will be high on the club’s priority list.After authorising the departure of Curtis Jones this summer without signing a replacement, the recruitment team at Anfield will have identified a long list of potential winter signings.There are several obvious candidates who have been discussed, and some of Europe’s top midfielders are being linked with
  
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• Oblak recalls Scotland's 'beautiful football'

  26-09-2026 08:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Slovenia captain Jan Oblak suggests Scotland already played "beautiful football" even before the appointment of new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli.The Belgian is expected to tweak the visitors' style as he takes charge for the first time since the departure of Steve Clarke in Saturday's Nations League opener in Ljubljana.But 33-year-old Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Oblak was impressed by Gordon Strachan's side as he conceded two goals on Scotland's last visit, albeit a draw meant both sides failed
  
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• Charles brothers 'brilliant' in NI's landmark win

  26-09-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland's Pierce Charles saved a penalty before Shea Charles scored a 99th-minute winner in Georgia [Inpho]It seems even when sibling rivalry reaches the level of international football, older brothers still make a habit of stealing the show.As the clock ticked beyond 97 minutes in Northern Ireland's Nations League B Group 2 opener against Georgia in Tbilisi on Friday, goalkeeper Pierce Charles seemed sure to be the man making the headlines.Quite apart from saving a penalty from Ballon
  
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• Rayan Cherki, Zidane provide updates on Kylian Mbappe’s injury: ‘Not looking good’

  26-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rayan Cherki, Zidane provide updates on Kylian Mbappe’s injury: ‘Not looking good’France kicked off the Zinedine Zidane era with a win over Turkey last night, and who else to score the winning goal but Real Madrid’s goalscoring machine Kylian Mbappe.The World Cup winner started the game as a left-winger with Ousmane Dembele starting at centre-forward, and he scored with a thunderous finish early in the second half to give his side the lead.Immediately after the
  
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• Barcelona homegrown star could reconsider future in January with Man United still interested

  26-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona homegrown star could reconsider future in January with Man United still interestedAlejandro Balde’s future at Barcelona is becoming increasingly uncertain once again, with the left-back facing a decision over his next step if his lack of playing time continues into the winter.The homegrown defender has managed only 12 minutes across Barcelona’s opening eight matches of the season under Hansi Flick. According to Mundo Deportivo, that situation could prompt Balde to reco
  
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• Real Madrid keeping tabs on Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch

  26-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid keeping tabs on Stuttgart defender Finn JeltschReal Madrid are keeping tabs on Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch as they continue to assess young centre-backs who could strengthen their defence in the future, according to AS.The 20-year-old has emerged as one of the Bundesliga’s most promising defenders since joining Stuttgart from Nuremberg in January 2025, despite little noise around him outside Germany.Jeltsch is a fast, front-foot defender who is remarkably strong on the grou
  
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• Brentford keen to extend Kevin Schade’s contract to ward off Liverpool and Arsenal

  26-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford keen to extend Kevin Schade’s contract to ward off Liverpool and ArsenalBrentford have opened initial talks with Kevin Schade over a new long-term contract as they look to fend off interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, according to Sky Sports.The German ace has made an excellent start to the 2026/27 campaign, scoring three goals as the Bees remain unbeaten after their opening five Premier League games and sit fourth in the table.Schade’s form has made him a target for some o
  
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• 🎮 That's just unfair! The world's best team get a new cheat code

  26-09-2026 08:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎮 That's just unfair! The world's best team get a new cheat codeSpain are without any doubt THE dominant football nation of recent years. The Iberians are European champions at U19 level, as well as European and world champions at senior level. After a dry spell between 2012 and 2024, the Spaniards have impressively reclaimed their status as the ultimate powerhouse of the 21st century.Even more impressive is the fact that La Furia Roja pulled off this feat without an absolute top-class s
  
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• Julian Ward must sanction surprise Liverpool transfer for 'world-class' star

  26-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Ward must sanction surprise Liverpool transfer for 'world-class' starThe transfer window may be shut at the moment but, that hasn't stopped Liverpool from being linked with new players. The Anfield outfit have a lot of issues that still need to be resolved among their ranks and, if they don't manage to do that soon, they could end up falling massively behind their title rivals.At the moment, they're unbeaten across all competitions but, with Manchester City actually winning all five of th
  
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• The computer hacker who tried to take down Man City

  26-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [AFP]Mention Rui Pinto's name to Manchester City fans outside Etihad Stadium, and you mostly get blank faces.But while they might not know his name, they are more than familiar with his work.Pinto is the Portuguese computer hacker who tried to bring down City.Through his website Football Leaks, he published a cache of confidential club documents, including internal emails about sponsorship deals and payments.That ultimately led to the Premier League charges for breaching of financial rules and F
  
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