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• VfB Stuttgart issue positive Angelo Stiller injury update after Hoffenheim scare

  13-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VfB Stuttgart issue positive Angelo Stiller injury update after Hoffenheim scareVfB Stuttgart have confirmed that Angelo Stiller avoided a serious injury during Saturday’s 2-1 Bundesliga defeat away at Hoffenheim. The 25-year-old was forced off in the 35th minute after taking Ozan Kabak’s knee to his own knee inside the Hoffenheim penalty area. Stiller initially attempted to continue following treatment before eventually signalling that he could no longer play.Stuttgart have now prov
  
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• Today’s Papers – Roma threaten Inter, Mancini’s Italy debutants

  19-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Roma threaten Inter, Mancini’s Italy debutantsLa Gazzetta dello SportRead Football Italia Ad-Free and get access to Exclusive News and Content – Free Trial – Click HereSandro Mazzola 1942-2026Everyone’s moustacheInter and Italy legend, a piece of our football history, is gone.Corriere dello SportMalen and LautaroSet ballScudetto meeting at the Olimpico before the break: Gasp agitates ChivuRoma-Inter without limits: who wins runs away for
  
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• Mykhailo Mudryk preferred to join Arsenal over Chelsea in bombshell revelation

  19-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mykhailo Mudryk preferred to join Arsenal over Chelsea in bombshell revelationMykhailo Mudryk preferred to join Arsenal over Chelsea in January 2023 after talking to the Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.Both London clubs were interested in signing Mudryk in the 2022-23 winter transfer window.Chelsea ultimately won the race when they agreed a deal worth £88 million with Shakhtar Donetsk.The Ukrainian club’s director of football Darijo Srna has revealed Mudryk wanted to join Arsenal after a c
  
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• Liverpool sensation has stance on future shared as major transfer update emerges

  19-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool sensation has stance on future shared as major transfer update emergesLiverpool still have a lot of issues among their ranks. The Anfield outfit tried to rectify some of their problems in the summer with four new players being welcomed through the Anfield doors.And, while they may be unbeaten across all competitions thus far, the fact that they're six points away from first-placed Arsenal is massively concerning.Of course, it's still early days so things can obviously change but, if Li
  
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• Atletico Madrid superstar backs Lamine Yamal to win Ballon d’Or: ‘I watch Barcelona because of him’

  19-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid superstar backs Lamine Yamal to win Ballon d’Or: ‘I watch Barcelona because of him’Atletico Madrid midfielder Alex Baena has thrown his support behind Barcelona star Lamine Yamal to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, placing the teenage winger ahead of Rodri and Lionel Messi in his personal top three.Baena made his position clear ahead of Atletico’s derby against Real Madrid, describing Yamal as the best player in world football. It must be reme
  
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• 🚨 Official: the squads for the September international break

  19-09-2026 09:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: the squads for the September international breakAll this week, the various national team coaches have been unveiling their squads for the October international break.OneFootball therefore invites you to discover the squads of the world’s main national teams, including Xavi’s first for the Netherlands. The former Barça midfielder notably left out Memphis Depay, the top scorer in the history of the Dutch national team (55 goals).NETHERLANDSFRANCEENGLANDS
  
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• Italy and Inter legend Mazzola dies at 83

  19-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy and Inter legend Mazzola dies at 83Italy and Inter legend Sandro Mazzola has died at the age of 83.Former Inter and Italy star Mazzola, widely regarded as one of Italy’s greatest players, passed away on Saturday at the age of 83 due to an illness.Inter pay tribute to legendary Mazzola“FC Internazionale Milano, its President Giuseppe Marotta, Vice President Javier Zanetti, head coach Cristian Chivu and his staff, the players, and everyone at Inter mourn with profound sorrow the
  
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• Andoni Iraola shares the details behind Liverpool’s training sessions

  19-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola shares the details behind Liverpool’s training sessionsAndoni Iraola Adapts Liverpool Training as Fixture Pile-Up Tests Squad DepthAndoni Iraola has already worked out one simple truth at Liverpool. If your team plays every three days, proper training becomes a luxury.That is the reality facing the new head coach as Liverpool juggle Premier League, Champions League and Carabao Cup commitments early in the season. Results have been steady enough, a win over Atletico Madrid, a
  
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• Pending details, Javier Aguirre to be Valencia's new manager

  19-09-2026 09:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pending details, Javier Aguirre to be Valencia's new managerValencia Club de Fútbol are going to have a new manager: Javier Aguirre.The Mexican will be the next manager of Los Che after the dismissal of Carlos Corberán.After Ernesto Valverde and José Luis Mendilibar both said “no,” the “Vasco” will take charge of a Valencia side that has had a new sporting director for a few days now: Braulio Vázquez, formerly of Osasuna.
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• Spanish journalist explains what Real Madrid will do if Kylian Mbappe does not win Ballon d’Or

  19-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish journalist explains what Real Madrid will do if Kylian Mbappe does not win Ballon d’OrReal Madrid are expected to attend this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony regardless of whether Kylian Mbappe wins the award, reports journalist Jose Felix Diaz, as per Defensa Central.The situation is notably different from 2024, when Real Madrid stayed away from the ceremony after learning that Vinicius Jr. would lose the prize to Rodri. Jose Felix Diaz believes the club’s impro
  
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• Liverpool make contact to sign phenomenal German super talent

  19-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool make contact to sign phenomenal German super talentLiverpool have made contact to sign an incredibly talented German player. When Jurgen Klopp took over a decade ago, there was this perception that he was going to bring in a lot of German players.Klopp certainly tried. He wanted Timo Werner, Julian Brandt and Mario Gotze at some stage in his Liverpool career.But Liverpool opted to sign alternatives instead. These ended up being pretty good, with the alternative to Werner being Diogo Jo
  
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• The day's 5⃣ stories: Mazzola, De la Fuente's changes, Tuchel..

  19-09-2026 09:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The day's 5⃣ stories: Mazzola, De la Fuente's changes, Tuchel..A football-packed weekend kicks off before the international break, so let’s go over the five stories you can’t miss before it gets underway.A legend has passed away: Sandro MazzolaOne of the greatest legends of Italian football has passed away: Sandro Mazzola.The son of Valentino Mazzola — who played for Torino, was a leading figure of the Grande Torino side, and died in the Superga tragedy — became an
  
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• Arteta responds to Max Dowman January loan questions

  19-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta responds to Max Dowman January loan questionsPhoto by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesMikel Arteta has made clear that Arsenal are reviewing Max Dowman’s development every six months, with suggestions of a possible January loan looking premature given the manager’s insistence that the teenager remains in the right place.Dowman offered another reminder of his quality in Arsenal’s 4-2 Carabao Cup win at Ipswich Town on Tuesday, scoring twice in what was his first appearance of t
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Zidane on Dembélé-Mbappé 🎙️, Da Cunha 🪄, Olise 🔥

  19-09-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Zidane on Dembélé-Mbappé 🎙️, Da Cunha 🪄, Olise 🔥Mbappé or Dembélé for the Ballon d'Or? Zidane answers!As the media feud between Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé over the Ballon d'Or rages on, Zinédine Zidane was asked to share his thoughts on the matter when announcing his squad.Lucas Da Cunha, introduction 🪄The big surprise in Zinédine Zidan
  
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• Why Hansi Flick keeps substituting Pedri despite his importance – report

  19-09-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Hansi Flick keeps substituting Pedri despite his importance – reportHansi Flick’s handling of Pedri has become one of the less obvious features of Barcelona’s success since the German took charge.The midfielder, who recently made his 250th Barcelona appearance, remains central to Flick’s plans, whether operating as an interior or in a double pivot, but being important to the team has not meant playing every available minute. Flick has consistently used substituti
  
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• Aston Villa Starting XI vs Spurs: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  19-09-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Starting XI vs Spurs: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupAston Villa Predicted XI vs Tottenham: Buendia in Line as Emery Weighs Injury CallsAston Villa head to Tottenham with a familiar issue for Unai Emery, balancing momentum with availability. Villa beat Coventry 3-1 in the Carabao Cup, but that result does not settle the bigger question ahead of a tougher Premier League test. Team selection does.Emery has a few moving parts to manage. Matty Cash returned to the squad against
  
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• Lesser-known Italy internationals to watch out for

  19-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lesser-known Italy internationals to watch out forRoberto Mancini has sprung a host of surprises, when it comes to call-ups for the Italian national team. Multiple fresh faces have been given an opportunity for feature for the Azzurri at the UEFA Nations League and this brings a layer of excitement to what has been a disappointing few years in Calcio.Get Italian Football News now look at some lesser-known players who can possible make a mark – now and in the future.Alessandro RomanoThe 20-
  
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• Incredible genius will become Liverpool's next sporting director

  19-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Incredible genius will become Liverpool's next sporting directorLiverpool's next sporting director could be an absolute genius. The Richard Hughes era is over at Anfield. He has left the club after a whirlwind two years. During his time at Liverpool, Hughes attracted some of the biggest names in world football to the club.He broke Liverpool's transfer record multiple times.Ultimately, he signed exciting players. However, he also left the current squad quite imbalanced. When you look at Andoni Ir
  
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• In-form Real Madrid talent set to keep starting spot vs Atletico despite Bellingham’s return – report

  19-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In-form Real Madrid talent set to keep starting spot vs Atletico despite Bellingham’s return – reportArda Guler is expected to retain his place in Real Madrid’s starting XI for Sunday’s Madrid derby, with Jude Bellingham also set to return to the team against Atlético Madrid.According to AS, manager Jose Mourinho is expected to keep faith with Guler despite Bellingham’s return, although the England international’s presence should alter the Turkish midfi
  
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• Celtic vs Rangers preview: Gers chase back-to-back wins against arch-rivals

  19-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic vs Rangers preview: Gers chase back-to-back wins against arch-rivalsCeltic and Rangers meet for the second time in seven days on Sunday, but the setting and stakes will be very different when the Old Firm rivals clash at Celtic Park in the Scottish Premiership.Rangers produced one of their best performances of the season last weekend, beating Celtic 3-0 at Ibrox in the League Cup quarter-finals,The Gers now have the chance to follow that up with another victory over their biggest rivals.
  
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• 🧨 Koop at risk, Cardinale lucky charm, Martinez agent 🗣️ morning news☀️

  19-09-2026 09:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧨 Koop at risk, Cardinale lucky charm, Martinez agent 🗣️ morning news☀️After the Monza vs Sassuolo clash, which lifted the curtain, the fifth round of the Serie A season continues. It’s Roma vs Inter day, the showdown between the two teams at the top of the table.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!While waiting for the big match at the Olimpico — and the other fixtures of the fif
  
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• Liverpool receive boost in the race to sign Ligue 1 midfielder

  19-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive boost in the race to sign Ligue 1 midfielderLamine Camara Transfer Latest as Monaco Leave January Window OpenLamine Camara has emerged once again as a serious name to watch ahead of the January transfer window, with Standard reporting that Monaco could yet be forced into a decision on the Senegal midfielder.Chelsea came close to landing Camara in the previous window, with a £47m agreement understood to have been reached before Monaco abruptly halted the move. The proposed
  
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• Here we go: Barcelona complete signing of 16-year-old attacking midfielder

  19-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go: Barcelona complete signing of 16-year-old attacking midfielderBarcelona have completed the signing of 16-year-old attacking talent Dany Freire, with Fabrizio Romano giving his trademark ‘Here We Go’ to the move.The Portuguese-Luxembourgish youngster passed his trial with Barcelona and is signing his contract with the club today, with the remaining formalities now set to be completed.Born in Lisbon on 19 September 2010, Freire moved to Luxembourg at a young age and develop
  
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• Belgium coach explains chat with Real Madrid veteran after Nations League exclusion: ‘If anything happens…’

  19-09-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium coach explains chat with Real Madrid veteran after Nations League exclusion: ‘If anything happens…’Thibaut Courtois will not be part of Mark van Bommel’s first Belgium squad, with the Real Madrid goalkeeper sitting out the upcoming Nations League fixtures after reaching an agreement with the new national team coach.Courtois had already made clear that he intended to step away from Belgium’s Nations League campaign, prioritising his workload and recovery aft
  
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• It's official, Liverpool have their new Roberto Firmino and he's incredible

  19-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's official, Liverpool have their new Roberto Firmino and he's incredibleThere's a new Roberto Firmino on the scene at Anfield.The Brazilian remains one of the most underappreciated club icons of recent memory.Roberto Firmino never seemed interested in chasing the spotlight or soaking up the acclaim of the Anfield crowd. Instead, he was the perfect cog in Jurgen Klopp’s machine, quietly keeping everything ticking while providing the energy and intelligence that allowed Sadio Mane and Mo
  
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• Move, not a shot at dream club! Bundesliga youngster must save season start

  19-09-2026 08:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Move, not a shot at dream club! Bundesliga youngster must save season start"I'm absolutely thrilled to be getting this opportunity here, to be able to play for the biggest club in the world. I definitely want to make the most of this chance and I'm incredibly happy. Now I want to give it everything in every training session," Arijon Ibrahimović had said back in July. At the time, he was dreaming of making the breakthrough at Bayern.Christoph Freund also gave him hope: "It’s no longer
  
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• Premier League today: How to watch Spurs v Aston Villa, TV channels & live stream Saturday 19 September

  19-09-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John McGinn has been reliable in midfield despite Villa’s early struggles to start the season.Photograph: Allstar Picture Library Ltd/Ed Sykes/Apl/SportsphotoTottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are still searching for traction in the Premier League this season with both teams without a win in their opening four matches. It’s against the angsty background that Saturday’s fixture will be played.Spurs are also yet to score their first league goal. Roberto De Zerbi’s side have
  
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• From near oblivion to Europe - Brighton celebrate 125th anniversary

  19-09-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton's players paid for tickets, a T-shirt and scarf for the fans who went to their Uefa Conference League play-off with Tromso in August [Getty Images]It is Thursday, 9 November, 2023. Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi is addressing his players in the Amsterdam Arena before their Europa League tie with Ajax."There's 3,000 Brighton fans in this stadium tonight," said the Italian. "But there's more than twice that number in the city who have travelled over. Remember that when you go on to tha
  
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• The genius Richard Hughes' decision that is going under the radar

  19-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The genius Richard Hughes' decision that is going under the radarIt isn't yet clear the legacy that Richard Hughes will have at Anfield, but his tenure as sporting director will certainly be remembered as historic.The Scot oversaw the signings of three players for over £100 million, breaking the British transfer record twice and ultimately reshaping the side that Jurgen Klopp left at Anfield.After spending over £650 million in five windows many would have expected the team to have im
  
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• Raphinha talks Pedri, Lamine, Lewandowski, Flick, Messi, Alvarez, Ballon d’Or, Saudi offer

  19-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha talks Pedri, Lamine, Lewandowski, Flick, Messi, Alvarez, Ballon d’Or, Saudi offerRaphinha has opened up on almost every major issue surrounding his Barcelona career in a wide-ranging interview with RAC1’s Tu diras (h/t SPORT), from his Ballon d’Or omission and Lamine Yamal’s chances to his decision to stay at the club and his surprise transformation into a number nine.The Brazilian enters the international break in extraordinary form, having scored 11 goals in se
  
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