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• Vinicius Junior, Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva | Everything we learned from Real Madrid 4-1 Rayo Vallecano

  14-09-2026 03:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Junior, Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva | Everything we learned from Real Madrid 4-1 Rayo VallecanoReal Madrid are up to 2nd in the La Liga standings after a 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, with goals from Kylian Mbappe (x2), Alvaro Carreras and Jude Bellingham. Jose Mourinho’s side were made to work for their win, especially in the second half, but it was a job well done in front of their supporters.Is Vinicius Junior trying too hard to appease Real Madrid fans?One goal
  
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• McBurnie's Scotland return can be 'new experience' - gossip

  16-09-2026 08:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  Hull City forward Oli McBurnie was "excited" and "emotional" after being recalled to the Scotland squad after five years, says new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli. (Record - subscription required)Pocognoli says McBurnie is "older" and his return to the Scotland fold will be "a new experience" for the 30-year-old. (Scotsman - subscription required)Brondby defender Luis Binks says being called up by Scotland is "different to any other sort of feeling you get within football". (Sun)McBurnie & se
  
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• Three takeaways from Elche 2-3 Real Madrid

  16-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Three takeaways from Elche 2-3 Real MadridReal Madrid made a mess of their game against Elche last night, and it is clear that the men in white have several flaws with no answers at the moment.From being 2-0 up, the men in white bottled their lead and threw the game into jeopardy by permitting Elche to score two goals. The result, as many saw it, was set to end in a draw.With some persistent attacks in the dying minutes, however, Real Madrid managed to build pressure on Elche and eventually scor
  
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• French journalist accuses Lamine Yamal of using ‘clever’ strategy in Ballon d’Or push: ‘He has understood everything’

  16-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  French journalist accuses Lamine Yamal of using ‘clever’ strategy in Ballon d’Or push: ‘He has understood everything’French football journalist Walid Acherchour believes Barcelona star forward Lamine Yamal is deliberately influencing the Ballon d’Or conversation by turning it into a direct contest with Kylian Mbappe.Yamal has made an explosive start to the season, registering seven goals and two assists across his first six games in all competitions. With
  
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• Liverpool’s Young Guns Impress as Tottenham Are Beaten at Anfield

  16-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool’s Young Guns Impress as Tottenham Are Beaten at AnfieldLiverpool 3–1 Tottenham – EFL Cup Post-Match ReportBy Steven SmithLiverpool returned to winning ways at Anfield with a deserved 3–1 victory over Tottenham in the fourth round of the EFL Cup, with Andoni Iraola making several changes and handing opportunities to several younger players. some frustration of a draw with Fulham, a reaction was required and the Reds provided one.This was not a perfect performance
  
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• An opportunity for Enzo Maresca to test his full Manchester City squad has arrived against Norwich City

  16-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  An opportunity for Enzo Maresca to test his full Manchester City squad has arrived against Norwich CityUp next for Manchester City is their third-round Carabao Cup tie against Norwich City. Enzo Maresca’s side begin the defence of the Carabao Cup at home against the Canaries at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night. Following that match, City face a quick turnaround with Sunderland set to come to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in the final Premier League fixture before the extended internatio
  
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• 😅 Say what!? Tuchel regrets not eating World Cup turf

  16-09-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  😅 Say what!? Tuchel regrets not eating World Cup turfYou’ll probably have to read this several times to be sure you understood it correctly. Yes, Thomas Tuchel really said it! He regrets not having eaten some World Cup grass.The round-of-16 match in Mexico against the World Cup hosts at the Azteca Stadium apparently stayed on his mind for a long time. To keep it in his memory even longer, he says he would have loved to have had a little taste of it.The documentary by the English Fo
  
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• NSL Week 20 results: No teams giving an inch as Montréal survive five-goal thriller

  16-09-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  NSL Week 20 results: No teams giving an inch as Montréal survive five-goal thrillerIf Week 20 proved anything, it is that the NSL table is becoming a very uncomfortable place to sit in.With the postseason picture tightening, there was no room for complacency this weekend. Montréal Roses FC held onto first place after surviving a five-goal thriller in Ottawa. Halifax Tides FC stole all three points from Vancouver Rise FC with one of the most outrageous finishes of the season. AFC To
  
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• Lamine Yamal chasing another Barcelona record after matching Messi feat

  16-09-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lamine Yamal chasing another Barcelona record after matching Messi featLamine Yamal has barely given La Liga defences time to breathe this season. The Barcelona forward has already scored six times across the opening five league matches, including three braces, and his latest double against Levante has put him alongside Lionel Messi in a remarkable 21st-century record.As such, no player other than Messi and Yamal has managed three braces across the first five rounds of LaLiga during this ce
  
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• Vinicius Junior, Arda Guler, Carlos Espi: Five things we learned from Elche 2-3 Real Madrid

  16-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Vinicius Junior, Arda Guler, Carlos Espi: Five things we learned from Elche 2-3 Real MadridReal Madrid may have made hard work of it, but they picked up another three points on Tuesday after defeating Elche 3-2. Goals from Matias Dituro (OG), Kylian Mbappe and Carlos Espi got the job done for Jose Mourinho’s side, who have gone level with arch rivals Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standings. Here are five main takeaways from events at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.Vinicius
  
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• Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. admits finishing problem after another frustrating night vs Elche: ‘Can’t miss that much’

  16-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. admits finishing problem after another frustrating night vs Elche: ‘Can’t miss that much’Vinicius Jr.’s difficult start in front of goal continued against Elche, and the Real Madrid forward did not need anyone to tell him he had missed another chance to make the difference.The Brazilian finished the night without a goal despite having chances to get on the scoresheet, while his teammates could only watch from the bench as opportunities wen
  
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• 🔄 Milan and Juve switch it up in Europe, Stones worry, Anguissa back ☀️

  16-09-2026 08:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔄 Milan and Juve switch it up in Europe, Stones worry, Anguissa back ☀️Today also marks the start of the Europa League for the Italian sides, with Milan and Juve called on to get results in Europe. The Rossoneri kick things off tonight against Benfica, then tomorrow it will be Spalletti’s men’s turn as they take on NEC. Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!While waiting to see what answers t
  
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• Meet the Scottish teenagers poised to represent Uganda

  16-09-2026 08:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olly and Seb Fisher's mother was born in Uganda [BBC]Teenage brothers Olly and Seb Fisher are closing in on their dream of international recognition - but it won't come from their homeland of Scotland.Instead, the Partick Thistle duo are in line to play for Uganda. They believe they would become the first white players ever to represent the African nation, thanks to their mother Kate being born there."My gran and grandad lived out here for, I think, four or five years," Olly, 18, tells BBC Sport
  
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• There looks to be only one path into the Manchester City lineup for an Algerian international

  16-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There looks to be only one path into the Manchester City lineup for an Algerian internationalSo far this season Rayan Ait-Nouri has only made one appearance for Manchester City. That came off the bench in Manchester City’s opening UEFA Champions League league phase fixture against FC Porto. Ait-Nouri came off the bench to provide an assist for Erling Haaland’s second goal of the night at the Estádio do Dragão. Ait-Nouri did make an important contribution in City’s
  
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• Liverpool readying themselves to move for 41-goal sensation soon

  16-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool readying themselves to move for 41-goal sensation soonLiverpool still have a fair few areas among their ranks that could do with upgrading. Indeed, they did welcome four new players through the Anfield doors over the summer but, even with these additions, it feels like more needs to be done.The Reds have done decently since the start of the season with their Champions League campaign getting off to a winning start against Atletico Madrid, even if Marcos Llorente managed to bag himself
  
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• Is Man United vs Brighton on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Carabao Cup tie for free

  16-09-2026 08:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United will look to put derby misery behind them as they kick off their Carabao Cup campaign against Brighton.The Red Devils succumbed to a controversial loss to rivals Manchester City on Sunday and while Erling Haaland’s wrongly-given goal stole the headlines from Old Trafford, Michael Carrick’s men nevertheless put in a dismal performance as they failed to make their man advantage count after Phil Foden’s first-half red card.With just four points from their opening
  
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• Mourinho talks Carlos Espi, Diomande, Guler, Tchouameni, Atletico Madrid after Elche 2-3 Real Madrid

  16-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Carlos Espi, Diomande, Guler, Tchouameni, Atletico Madrid after Elche 2-3 Real MadridReal Madrid found another way to win, but Jose Mourinho was hardly celebrating the manner of it.Carlos Espi’s injury-time strike completed a 3-2 comeback against Elche, rescuing Madrid after they had surrendered control of a game that appeared to be in their hands. For Mourinho, the result was welcome, but the performance raised a familiar concern.“When everything seems easy and y
  
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• Barcelona keeping close tabs on Bayern Munich goal machine amid renewal talks – report

  16-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona keeping close tabs on Bayern Munich goal machine amid renewal talks – reportBarcelona are watching developments around Harry Kane’s future at Bayern Munich, with the England captain’s contract situation beginning to attract attention at Camp Nou.According to TalkSport, Bayern are keen to secure Kane on a new long-term deal, with his current contract due to expire in the summer of 2027. The expectation is that the 33-year-old will continue in Bavaria, but Barcelon
  
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• Why are Man Utd better without the ball?

  16-09-2026 07:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Under Michael Carrick, Manchester United average only 1.5 points per game when they have more than 50% of the ball. When they have less than 50%, this number shoots up to 2.6.And if you drop possession further, to 45% or below, United have won 10 games out of the past 10 since Carrick took the job.It is a staggering correlation but it brings the Englishman to the same crossroads that former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer found himself at.How do you bridge the game from a seemingly elite cou
  
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• Does Bellamy need to win back Wales fans?

  16-09-2026 07:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Bellamy signed a four-year deal to replace Rob Page as Wales head coach in 2024 [Huw Evans Picture Agency]The challenge facing Wales is sizeable.Cristiano Ronaldo in Lisbon, Erling Haaland at home and a double-header with a Denmark side they have not beaten in 18 years as Wales return to Nations League A.But does head coach Craig Bellamy face his own challenge?Supporters were already smarting from missing out on the World Cup. Then their mood darkened further as it emerged Bellamy had held
  
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• Tuchel on Mexico v England: I regret not eating the grass

  16-09-2026 07:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tuchel on Mexico v England: I regret not eating the grassThomas Tuchel surprised with his remarks on the podcast with Daniel Sturridge, where he spoke about the match between Mexico and England in the World Cup round of 16."I texted a friend after the match and told him: 'I regret not having eaten some of the grass after the match so I could have a bit of this in my body forever. That’s how important that moment was,'" he said.The clash, which ended in a frantic 3-2 scoreline, was one of t
  
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• Luciano blasts São Paulo after exit: I was never paid on time

  16-09-2026 05:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luciano blasts São Paulo after exit: I was never paid on timeCaptain of São Paulo, who were eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana by Boca Juniors this Tuesday (15), Luciano did not hold back after the match at MorumBIS, attended by more than 55,000 fans.The No. 10 once again highlighted what would be, in his view, the most difficult year in the club’s history. And he made it clear that he has never been paid on time by the club he has represented since August 2020. 
  
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• Viña blasts River: some people there aren't up to it

  16-09-2026 05:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viña blasts River: some people there aren't up to itMatías Viña spoke about River during his presentation as a Cruzeiro player and took a shot at the Millonarios’ board, after being one of the players sidelined from the squad."River is a great club, but there are people there who are not up to the task. I had a contract until the end of the year; they could have told me they weren’t going to buy my rights and we could have looked for a solution without leaving me
  
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• 🎥 São Paulo battle hard, but Boca knock them out at MorumBIS

  16-09-2026 04:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 São Paulo battle hard, but Boca knock them out at MorumBISSão Paulo had the chance to secure an all-Brazilian semifinal in the Copa Sudamericana.But it will be up to Boca Juniors to face Vasco for a place in the tournament final.After losing 1-0 in Argentina, Tricolor responded but were held to a 1-1 draw this Tuesday (15).And watched the Argentine side advance at MorumBIS in front of 55,651 fans. It was a match that featured a disallowed Tricolor goal for offside, confus
  
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• 🚨 The first Copa Sudamericana semi-final tie is set

  16-09-2026 04:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 The first Copa Sudamericana semi-final tie is setThe Copa Sudamericana is nearing its final stage and is beginning to take shape after the conclusion of the first quarterfinal matches.Boca Juniors and their win in Brazil complete the first semifinal pairing of the competition, where Vasco da Gama was already waiting after its victory over Santa Fe.The first leg will be played between October 13 and 15 at La Bombonera, but take note: the Brazilian side will not be able to host the Xenei
  
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• There was trouble! Platense v Fluminense nearly ended in tragedy

  16-09-2026 03:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There was trouble! Platense v Fluminense nearly ended in tragedyPlatense fans did not take their Copa Libertadores elimination well at all and nearly caused a tragedy at Vicente López when Fluminense celebrated their place in the semifinals with their supporters.Some of the home side’s barra bravas invaded the field after the match against Fluminense ended, fought with the Brazilian side’s fans who were shouting “eliminated” at them, attacked the players, and stole
  
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• 🎥 Platense fans invade pitch in chaos, Flu defender assaulted

  16-09-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Platense fans invade pitch in chaos, Flu defender assaultedThere was chaos, including a pitch invasion by fans and even an assault after Platense versus Fluminense this Tuesday (15).After being eliminated by Tricolor in the Libertadores quarterfinals, many fans of the Argentine team invaded the pitch at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López.And trouble started while the Fluminense players celebrated qualification with the fans present in Buenos Aires. It was followed by a full-bl
  
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• 🎥 Platense fans invade pitch in chaos; Flu defender assaulted

  16-09-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Platense fans invade pitch in chaos; Flu defender assaultedThere was chaos, including a pitch invasion by fans and even an assault after Platense versus Fluminense this Tuesday (15).After the elimination against Tricolor in the Libertadores quarterfinals, many fans of the Argentine team invaded the pitch at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López.And chaos broke out while the Fluminense players celebrated qualification with the fans in Buenos Aires. It was followed by a massiv
  
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• Vasco de Gama beat Santa Fe to reach Copa Sudamericana semis

  16-09-2026 03:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vasco de Gama beat Santa Fe to reach Copa Sudamericana semisVasco da Gama had a dream night at home in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana against Independiente Santa Fe, where they showed their strength to secure a place in the semifinal.Bruno Duarte broke the scoreless deadlock and gave the Brazilian side the lead before halftime.Meanwhile, David Corrêa extended the lead with a header to knock the Colombians out of the competition.With tonight’s result, Vasco da Gama celebrates
  
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• 🎥 Fluminense are the first Copa Libertadores 2026 semi-finalists

  16-09-2026 03:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Fluminense are the first Copa Libertadores 2026 semi-finalistsIt was not easy at all.But Fluminense overcame yet another Argentine surprise package in the 2026 Copa Libertadores.And is among the four best teams in this edition.They now await LDU or Palmeiras in the semifinals after knocking out Platense this Tuesday (15).After winning 2-0 at the Maracanã, Tricolor were beaten 2-1 at the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López in Buenos Aires.And advanced on aggregate.They had alr
  
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