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• Vieira named new Senegal head coach

  18-08-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Patrick Vieira's most recent job was at Genoa, whom he left in November last year with the side bottom of Italy's Serie A [Getty Images]Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.The 50‑year‑old replaces Pape Thiaw, who was sacked in the wake of the country's last‑32 exit at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.Born in Senegal's capital Dakar, Vieira will now manage the country of his birth, having moved to Fr
  
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• I'd stick my Man City medals in bin - Keane

  30-09-2026 00:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roy Keane won seven Premier League titles with Manchester United [Getty Images]Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has said he would throw his "medals in the bin" if he were a Manchester City player after the club was found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.On Tuesday, the Premier League confirmed the Etihad club had been found guilty of flouting its rules over a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018 by creating "sham" contracts with commer
  
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• New coach, new players, but same old failings hamper Scotland

  30-09-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland fans came to Hampden to welcome the new man, Sebastien Pocognoli, and left with all the woes of old weighing them down as they went.More calamitous defending in the beginning, another self-inflicted wound that was a complete game-changer, another day without a goal - four in a row now.In the early minutes when Jack Hendry got himself sent off, we may as well have been back amid the meltdown of Miami. Then, Scotland gifted Brazil one goal and then two when they made a fiendishly-difficul
  
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• Hampden debut to forget but Pocognoli looks at bigger picture

  30-09-2026 00:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli hopes to "remember this night differently later on" after his Hampden debut ended in a deflating Nations League defeat by Switzerland.Off the back of a goalless draw in Ljubljana on Saturday in his first game as Scotland boss, Pocognoli's side slumped to a 3-0 loss in Glasgow's southside on Tuesday.Scotland are now without a clean sheet in eight home matches and, perhaps more worryingly, have failed to score in six of their nine games this year.Pocognoli p
  
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• Nasser Al-Khelaifi confirms Real Madrid are ‘in the process’ of EFC return

  30-09-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nasser Al-Khelaifi confirms Real Madrid are ‘in the process’ of EFC returnThe last few years have seen Real Madrid take on some of the most powerful organizations in world football. One of these was none other than UEFA, the supreme authority in European football, as the Merengue club came in direct conflict with the European body by virtue of being the main promoter of the European Super League project.This conflict had several implications for the club and for European football. On
  
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• It is time for Tuchel to offer Alexander-Arnold some trust

  30-09-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trent Alexander-Arnold had to start under Thomas Tuchel for England [Getty Images]England head coach Thomas Tuchel's apparent lack of trust in Trent Alexander-Arnold has been one of the defining features - and a constant narrative - of his time in charge.The 27-year-old right-back has won a Premier League title at Liverpool then moved to Real Madrid since he last started for England, selected as a left-back by interim manager Lee Carsley when scoring in a 3-1 Nations League win in Finland in Oct
  
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• AS Monaco aim to extend contract of Brazilian full-back Vanderson

  30-09-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Monaco aim to extend contract of Brazilian full-back VandersonAS Monaco are reported to have begun talks with the entourage of Vanderson (25) to reach an agreement on a contract extension for the Brazilian, according to L’Équipe.Under contract until 2028, the full-back is said to be one of the players – alongside Paris Brunner (20), in particular – that the Monaco management would like to secure on a long-term basis.Having arrived on the Rock in the summer of 2022, Va
  
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• Carlo Ancelotti backs Vinicius Junior despite Real Madrid star’s poor form

  29-09-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlo Ancelotti backs Vinicius Junior despite Real Madrid star’s poor formAfter spending almost a year on this operation, Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior were finally able to reach an agreement to renew the Brazilian’s contract this summer. With this renewal, the uncertainty surrounding the winger’s future at the Merengue club was almost entirely eliminated, and it was hoped that he would be able to return to his best form.However, the first few weeks of the new season have not
  
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• Real Madrid to decide whether 23-year-old defender needs surgery for persistent injury

  29-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to decide whether 23-year-old defender needs surgery for persistent injuryDespite the reinforcements brought in by Real Madrid during the last summer transfer window, Jose Mourinho will still be going into his side’s next game, against Villarreal, with several problems in defense.The center of the backline will be the main area of concern, as several center-backs would be unavailable or doubtful for this game. Dean Huijsen will be unavailable because of the red card he received
  
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• Who continues to show how important they are? England player ratings

  29-09-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Gordon scored for the second England game in a row.[Getty Images]England got their first win in the Nations League as Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane scored to beat the Czech Republic 2-0. Here's how BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rated the players. You can see how you scored them below.What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?James Trafford: Made a good save in the second half. Trafford was very calm with the ball at his feet and showed his passing range which pleased Tuchel throug
  
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• Celtic Face £1m Martin O’Neill Standoff After 3 Straight Defeats: Should The Club Sack Him Now?

  29-09-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Face £1m Martin O’Neill Standoff After 3 Straight Defeats: Should The Club Sack Him Now?Celtic face a tense decision over Martin O’Neill’s future after a bruising September that has turned a title race into a boardroom headache. The 74-year-old admitted he would reflect after three straight defeats, while chief executive Michael Nicholson backed him.The sequence hurt. Rangers won 3-0 in the Premier Sports Cup, Ferencvaros then beat Celtic 3-1 at Parkhead in the Eur
  
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• Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals Anthony Gordon message that created goal on England return

  29-09-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrated his England return with a trademark assist as a half-time conversation with Anthony Gordon paid dividends against the Czech Republic.With the hosts down to 10 men, Thomas Tuchel’s side had been successfully frustrated before the break as a well-built Czech side settled in to their defensive shape.But it took just a couple of minutes after the resumption for Alexander-Arnold to create the opener, bending a brilliant ball to the back post for Gordon to steer
  
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• Liverpool cannot afford to lose 'top-class' star as crucial decision looms

  29-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool cannot afford to lose 'top-class' star as crucial decision loomsLiverpool will have a lot of decisions to make by the end of the 2026-27 season. Of course, a lot of the outcomes of these decisions will depend on how well the Reds do and where they end up finishing in the Premier League and the Champions League.However, with the contracts of so many of their players set to expire, you'd think that they'd at least want an idea of who they're going to keep hold of.Of course, over the last
  
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• Manchester United Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Gifted Youngster: One For The Future?

  29-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Gifted Youngster: One For The Future?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke mentioned that Manchester United are among the clubs hoping to land TMT youngster Alieu Saine. It has been claimed that the Red Devils would have to rival Liverpool, Benfica and Celta Vigo in the race to land the Gambian prospect next year.Saine’s Impressive Form In English FootballSaine has come through the youth ranks of TMT and has done well t
  
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• The true test of the Manchester City resolve is about to be tested and it has now failed once

  29-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The true test of the Manchester City resolve is about to be tested and it has now failed onceIn February of 2023, when the Premier League announced that is was charging Manchester City with multiple breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, City released a statement which said: “Manchester City FC is surprised by the issuing of these alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules, particularly given the extensive engagement and vast amount of detailed materials that the EPL has
  
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• Who continues to show how important they are? - England player ratings

  29-09-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Gordon scored for the second England game in a row.[Getty Images]England got their first win in the Nations League as Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane scored to beat the Czech Republic 2-0. Here's how BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rated the players. You can see how you scored them below.What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?James Trafford: Made a good save in the second half. Trafford was very calm with the ball at his feet and showed his passing range which pleased Tuchel throug
  
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• Who 'battled impressively' for Scots? And how did you rate players?

  29-09-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland were well beaten by Switzerland in their second Nations League match, as the visitors cruised to victory in Sebastian Pocognoli's first home game in charge.Jack Hendry's 11th-minute red card proved too much for the Scots to overcome as they fell to a 3-0 defeat. Here's how we rated Scotland's players - and you can give your marks below.Angus Gunn – Beaten on his side of the goal by Ricardo Rodriguez's powerful free-kick for the opening goal. Good saves either side of half-time to
  
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• The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League

  29-09-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "To cheat, trick, deceive, delude with false pretences; to impose upon, take in, hoax."That is the Oxford English definition of the word "sham".And that word appears eight times in the independent commission's ruling published on Tuesday, which found Manchester City guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of financial rules, and all but one in relation to a failure to co-operate with the investigation.The 40-page document makes fascinating reading.It catalogues how the club's owners, A
  
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• West Ham Make Shock U-Turn On Midfielder After Summer Exit: Is Nuno Making The Right Call?

  29-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham Make Shock U-Turn On Midfielder After Summer Exit: Is Nuno Making The Right Call?Nuno Espírito Santo has reportedly changed his stance on a midfielder who appeared certain to leave this summer.West Ham have opened a fresh route back into the first-team picture for Edson Álvarez, with Nuno Espírito Santo reportedly willing to bring the Mexico international back into his plans.Álvarez looked set for another move after returning from Fenerbahçe, where he
  
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• Ngumoha makes history as England beat Czechia in UEFA Nations League

  29-09-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ngumoha makes history as England beat Czechia in UEFA Nations LeagueEngland beat Czechia 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League at Fortuna Arena on Tuesday.Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha featuredduring the game, becoming England’s second-youngest player to make a competitive debut in the last five years.Czechia nearly opened the scoring early on when Pavel Sulc pounced on a defensive mistake to run through on goal, but James Trafford quickly came off his line to clear the danger.England should ha
  
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• Bickley double helps Jersey Bulls draw at Egham Town

  29-09-2026 22:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  \n\nLorne Bickley took his tally to three goals in his last two Jersey Bulls matches [Lynden Humphrey/Burgess Hill Town FC]\nTen-man Jersey Bulls came back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 at Egham Town in an exciting Isthmian League South Central clash. The draw extended the islanders' unbeaten run to 24 Isthmian League matches - a recond stretching back to 30 December - but found themselves 3-2 down after a frantic first half in Surrey.It took just four minutes for the hosts to go ahead as Connor Cul
  
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• Remarkable talent only wants Liverpool, he's unreal

  29-09-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Remarkable talent only wants Liverpool, he's unrealAn incredible talent only wants to play for Liverpool. It's a fantastic reminder of how lucky the Reds are right now.Liverpool are in the business of finding the best young talent in the country right now. That's their big game plan for the academy now that foreign youngsters are off the table to a large extent.Of course, they're still doing their best to find those in the latter category. Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni are two such examples
  
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• 🤯 Spain hit forty games unbeaten and England respond

  29-09-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Spain hit forty games unbeaten and England respondColombia remains the last national team to defeat Spain after the 1-0 win on March 22, 2024.The current World Cup and Euros champion reached the historic mark of FORTY matches without tasting defeat this Tuesday (29).The milestone came against Croatia and in the first home game since winning the World Cup.There was Lamine Yamal setting a record and a great collective performance from Luis de la Fuente’s side in the 4-1 win.The mat
  
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• Real Madrid considering Van Dijk - Wednesday's gossip

  29-09-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid are waiting for Virgil van Dijk to become a free agent, Bayern Munich offer Michael Olise a long-term contract and are eyeing Barcelona's Jules Kounde.Real Madrid are considering a move for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, 35, as the Dutchman will become a free agent at the end of the season. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)Bayern Munich are set to offer French striker Michael Olise a new contract until 2032, with the 24-year-old's current deal expiring in 2029. (Bild - in German)How
  
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• Leeds United Handed Fresh January Boost After Shock Transfer Admission: Should They Pay The Price?

  29-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Handed Fresh January Boost After Shock Transfer Admission: Should They Pay The Price?Leeds United have received a reason to revisit a January move for Lyon attacking midfielder Pavel Šulc after he explained why his expected summer transfer never happened.Šulc, 25, attracted interest from several clubs during the summer, with Leeds United among the clubs linked with him. Lyon had placed a valuation on the midfielder, with July reports putting Lyon’s demand at arou
  
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• Watch: Nations League - Pocognoli still awaits first goal after 10-man Scotland lose to Switzerland

  29-09-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch Sportscene & listen to Sportsound commentarySwiss penalty overturned but Hendry yellow upgraded - Rodriguez scores from resultant free kickLeeds' Elvedi slips in second & Burnley's Amdouni flashes third through GunnPocognoli's first home game as head coachScotland started Nations League with goalless draw in Slovenia; Swiss beat North Macedonia in opener Watch: Nations League - Pocognoli still awaits first goal after 10-man Scotland lose to Switzerland
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool star’s contract is Julian Ward’s first big decision

  29-09-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool star’s contract is Julian Ward’s first big decisionVirgil van Dijk contract situation discussed as Liverpool decision loomsVirgil van Dijk’s Liverpool contract situation was one of the key issues discussed by Dave Davis and Lewis Steele on the latest episode of Anfield Index’s Media Matters.With Van Dijk in the final year of his current deal, the Liverpool captain’s future is now among the decisions facing sporting director Julian Ward. Current
  
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• The staggering scale of Manchester City’s rule-breaking leaves the Premier League with only one option

  29-09-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After the most hard-hitting language possible, the Premier League’s independent commission has set up the most hard-hitting sanctions. There is surely little choice but to expel Manchester City from the competition. The conclusions are so profoundly damning that it even raises the question of whether opposition clubs could or would want to play with them.Worse, the new Independent Football Regulator has an even bigger decision than to whether to expel. The question will be now whether to e
  
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• Everton Stand Firm On £80m Valuation Amid Shock Liverpool Interest: Should They Refuse The Deal Even At £80m?

  29-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Stand Firm On £80m Valuation Amid Shock Liverpool Interest: Should They Refuse The Deal Even At £80m?A major transfer report has placed Everton’s biggest decision under the spotlight, with Liverpool showing serious interest in a defender valued at £80 million.Everton continue to place that figure on Jarrad Branthwaite and, according to recent reporting from Pete O’Rourke, have no intention of selling the 24-year-old. The club regard him as an elite Premier L
  
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• One of 'the great football stories' believed to be brewing at Liverpool

  29-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of 'the great football stories' believed to be brewing at LiverpoolLiverpool feel 'one of the great football stories' is brewing at Anfield. We can't wait to see it play out.Liverpool are currently developing some truly elite talent at the club. Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni are perfect examples of that - two teenagers who are making waves at senior level.We fully expect both of them to make an impact this season, potentially sizeable ones. They appear destined for the very, very top of the gam
  
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