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• West Ham Receive Injury Boost That Shocks Fans: Why Do They Need Him Back?

  14-09-2026 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham Receive Injury Boost That Shocks Fans: Why Do They Need Him Back?West Ham United have received a timely boost with Tomas Soucek back in team training after nearly three months out with an ankle ligament injury. The 31-year-old Czech international suffered the injury during his country’s World Cup group meeting with Mexico in June, leaving Nuno Espirito Santo without a senior midfield presence early in West Ham’s promotion push.According to an exclusive report by Sam Tabuteau
  
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• Dodgson 'let everyone down' with red card - Clough

  17-09-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Owen Dodgson is on a season-long loan with Mansfield from Stockport [Shutterstock]Mansfield Town boss Nigel Clough says Owen Dodgson needs the use the rest of the season to atone for "letting every down" when he was sent off in their goalless draw with Huddersfield Town.The 23-year-old defender was dismissed for a late lunging tackle he made on Derensili Sanches Fernandes just two minutes after coming on as a half-time substitute on Saturday.Clough described it as a "rash moment and misjudgement
  
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• Real Madrid face worrying Metropolitano record ahead of Atletico derby

  17-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid face worrying Metropolitano record ahead of Atletico derbyReal Madrid face a daunting record this weekend as they travel to the Metropolitano to face Atletico Madrid in La Liga.Los Blancos will arrive at the Metropolitano knowing Jose Mourinho’s first derby since returning to the club comes with an uncomfortable recent history.Madrid have found victories remarkably difficult to secure away to Atletico Madrid in La Liga, turning Sunday’s meeting into another significant ea
  
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• Who can walk tightrope in tantalising London derby?

  17-09-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]London derbies generally run by their own rules. The expectations, the crowd, the sense of proximity – they all add to an air of unpredictability.However, Millwall against West Ham operates on a different level. This match walks a tightrope whenever and wherever it is played. Unlike so many matches involving sides in the capital, this one happens infrequently – the last meeting was 14 years ago.The rivalry, however, is long and tortuous. Even when they are not in t
  
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• 🗣️ Have your say: which new face do you want in Zidane's squad?

  17-09-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗣️ Have your say: which new face do you want in Zidane's squad?The new era is approaching!On Friday at 6 p.m., Zinédine Zidane will unveil his very first squad list as head coach of the France national team.Unsurprisingly, expectations are extremely high for Double Z’s debut at the helm of Les Bleus.Especially since the press is reporting that the new France manager is expected to name an expanded squad, possibly featuring some new faces.Several names who could receiv
  
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• National team boss defends Arsenal player after call-up

  17-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National team boss defends Arsenal player after call-upViktor Gyokeres has been named in Sweden’s squad for the upcoming international break, and Graham Potter has insisted he’s not worried about the striker’s club form.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesSweden confirmed their squad for the September-October international break on Wednesday, and Arsenal’sViktor Gyokeres was included on the list as expected.Gyokeres hasn’t found minutes easy to come by in Arsenal&rsq
  
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• Jürgen Klopp speaks on all 11 new Germany call-ups: “We see something in these lads.”

  17-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp speaks on all 11 new Germany call-ups: “We see something in these lads.”Jürgen Klopp has challenged observers to look beyond individual mistakes when assessing the raft of newcomers included in his first German national-team squad. The new Bundestrainer named 44 players across two separate groups for Germany’s forthcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, including 11 players who had never previously received a senior call-up.Some of the selections are consid
  
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• Andoni Iraola is going to unleash an absolute goal-scoring machine

  17-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola is going to unleash an absolute goal-scoring machineAndoni Iraola is going to bring the best out of a 60-goal machine at Liverpool. The Spaniard doesn't have it easy. He has it very difficult in fact. Iraola is up against a turning tide at Anfield.There's a changing of the guard and Liverpool are now building a new generation.Despite this time of change and spring cleaning, which always take a considerable effort and is never done in one day (or one transfer window) the expectation
  
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• Amorim not at immediate risk of Milan sack despite Cardinale crunch talks

  17-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim not at immediate risk of Milan sack despite Cardinale crunch talksRuben Amorim and Milan owner Gerry Cardinale are due to speak on Thursday afternoon after a disappointing display at home against Benfica in the Europa League on Wednesday night, but the latest updates in Italy suggest that the coach is at no immediate risk of being given the boot five games into the 2026-27 season.Where Amorim stands with Milan ahead of Cardinale talksMilan were beaten 2-0 by Benfica in their first Europa
  
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• The numbers behind Makhanya's strong Rangers start

  17-09-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olwethu Makhanya has arguably been Rangers' standout signing of a busy summer.Having missed the Scottish Premiership opening 1-1 draw with Dundee United and Rangers' first European fixture, the South Africa defender has quickly become indispensable, playing every minute of every game since.In those 10 fixtures, Rangers have kept five clean sheets, including in each of their past three games.Across his five league appearances, former Philadelphia Union player Makhanya has won possession 27 times
  
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• Newcastle players see Jaissle's angry side - can they respond?

  17-09-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matthias Jaissle won a combined six trophies at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli and Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg [Getty Images]Newcastle United players had previously experienced an unhappy Matthias Jaissle in training in the opening weeks of his reign.But the head coach was especially forthright in the away dressing room at Elland Road on Monday.It was a night the visitors suffered a chastening 4-1 defeat against Leeds United."There was all clarity in the room that the learning curve needs to
  
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• FA demands answers from Infantino over World Cup sell-off plan and Balogun red card scandal

  17-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has written to Fifa president Gianni Infantino requesting an independent investigation into plans for private investment in the World Cup and how the disciplinary case of Folarin Balogun was handled, the Press Association understands.The move increases the pressure on Infantino following opposition from three continental confederations to his proposal. The plan aimed to establish a commercial entity to manage Fifa tournaments, including the men’s an
  
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• Campbell focused on derby after US call-up

  17-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion captain George Campbell says he is focused on the Black Country derby against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday (12:00 BST) after earning his second international call-up for the United States.The 25-year-old defender made his debut for the US in January 2025 but missed out on a place in the squad for the World Cup.Mauricio Pochettino's side will play Peru on Saturday, September 26 in Orlando before games against Chile, Mexico and Canada."I tried a lot to try a
  
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• Jurgen Klopp shares his feelings on Florian Wirtz in Germany squad announcement

  17-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp shares his feelings on Florian Wirtz in Germany squad announcementFlorian Wirtz at Liverpool, Why Goals and Assists Are Only Part of the StoryFlorian Wirtz has one assist in five appearances for Liverpool this season and no goals. For a player who cost £116m, that is the number many will go straight to. It is also the easiest way to miss what is actually happening.There is no point pretending the output has been good. It has not. Liverpool need end product from attacking playe
  
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• USMNT roster for big friendlies: Teenager Sullivan in, Pulisic out as Pochettino names youthful squad

  17-09-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino has named his USMNT roster for September and October with Christian Pulisic left out and teenage sensation Cavan Sullivan in amid plenty of intriguing decisions. 13 players who were in the 2026 World Cup are in this 28-man roster, while 12 uncapped players have been named. Sullivan, just 16 years old, is the standout selection. He has been in superb form for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer and is showing glimpses of magic each time he steps on the pitch. Sulliva
  
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• 🚨 Isco, Natan, Francho... XIs in for Real Betis v Getafe

  17-09-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Isco, Natan, Francho... XIs in for Real Betis v GetafeBetis put their excellent start to the league to the test against a Getafe side that is always tough and ambitious. Will the Green-and-Whites claim their fifth league win?Everything starts with the lineups, and they have already been confirmed at La Cartuja stadium.
  Real Betis: Valles; Valentín, Bartra, Ortiz, Facundo; Fornals, Fidalgo; Junior, Parrott, Abde; Antony.Pellegrini has sprung a few surprises and hands starting spo
  
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• Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick stance after Brighton defeat

  17-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick stance after Brighton defeatManchester United Back Michael Carrick Despite Brighton Collapse and Rising Old Trafford PressureManchester United have made an immediate decision on Michael Carrick’s future, and the message from inside Old Trafford is clear. Despite a bruising Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton, growing supporter unrest and an uncomfortable start to the season, the club are continuing to back their head coach.According to TeamTalk, there a
  
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• Pulisic left out of USMNT squad but Musah returns after World Cup snub

  17-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pulisic left out of USMNT squad but Musah returns after World Cup snubThere will be no Christian Pulisic nor Weston McKennie for the USA in the September-October international break, but Milan midfielder Yunus Musah has been called up by Mauricio Pochettino after being left out of his 2026 World Cup squad.The USMNT will be in friendly action against Peru on September 26, against Chile on September 30, Mexico on October 4 and Canada on October 7 in a bumper international break that will last a we
  
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• Barcelona insist goalkeeper’s injury not serious; rest vs Sevilla only as a precaution – report

  17-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona insist goalkeeper’s injury not serious; rest vs Sevilla only as a precaution – reportThere is positive news regarding Joan Garcia after the Barcelona goalkeeper suffered a scare during Wednesday night’s match against Racing Santander.Garcia slipped while attempting to collect a ball near the advertising boards, leaving him with discomfort in his knee. He did not return for the second half, with Wojciech Szczesny taking his place.No cause for alarmGarcia underwent test
  
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• Varfolomeev 'epitomises' Lincoln City - Cohen

  17-09-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Lincoln City head coach Chris Cohen has claimed midfielder Ivan Varfolomeev "epitomises" the club after earning his first senior international call-up.The 22-year-old will have the chance to represent Ukraine in their Nations League campaign during the international break.Varfolomeev was a key component of Lincoln's promotion-winning squad and has made five Championship starts this term."It's just so deserved," Cohen said."There isn't a player that epitomises Lincoln City much more
  
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• Glasner on Milenkovic, City Ground plans and Coventry

  17-09-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Coventry City at the City Ground (kick-off 17:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Nikola Milenkovic will miss the game, while fellow defender Jair Cunha trained on Thursday and "looks OK", though Glasner added that it was a "very light session". Glasner described planning approval for the development of the City Ground as "great news for the club, the city and th
  
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• 'When the small details click, it will be very good' - Marmoush

  17-09-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"Small glimpses of success" in Tottenham's opening matches this season show the team is "very close" to finding positive results, summer signing Omar Marmoush has said.Spurs are winless and goalless in their opening four Premier League matches, but scored against a top-flight side for the first time this season in Tuesday's Carabao Cup loss at Liverpool.Despite the lack of end product so far, the summer signing from Manchester City believes Roberto de Zerbi's new-look team are crea
  
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• Why will September international break last three weeks?

  17-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All four home nations will be taking part in Nations League fixtures during the break [Getty Images]The first international break of the 2026-27 men's football season will last a week longer than it usually does, with the traditional October break now scrapped.In recent years, Fifa has used five primary international breaks during the season. They have all consisted of two-week gaps in the season calendar that take place in March, June, September, October and November.But instead, there will now
  
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• Real Madrid monitoring Premier League defender with €93 million price tag – report

  17-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid monitoring Premier League defender with €93 million price tag – reportReal Madrid spent the summer reinforcing the defence by bringing in the likes of Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konate.However, despite bringing in three players for one area of the pitch, it still felt like they should have gone for at least one more central defender.Los Blancos were linked with a number of centre-backs, but a move ultimately did not pan out, with Raul Asencio staying at t
  
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• RC Lens to pay €25k fines per Ligue 1 match as coach Yannick Cahuzac awaits certification

  17-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RC Lens to pay €25k fines per Ligue 1 match as coach Yannick Cahuzac awaits certificationRC Lens will have to pay fines of €25.000 per Ligue 1 match managed by their new manager, Yannick Cahuzac, the northern club’s managing director, Benjamin Parrot, confirmed on Thursday.‘We can’t go against the rules. We’ll pay the fine,’ explained the Sang & Or executive at a press conference. Currently studying for his professional football coaching qualification
  
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• Jaissle on injuries, showing 'clear reaction' and faith in Botman

  17-09-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Hull City at St James' Park (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:There is "no real update" on Anthony Elanga, who missed out on the matchday squad last time out. Jaissle said: "I've just spoken to him and he is having an MRI in the next 30 minutes, so we will get more clarity then."When asked if there are any players returning from injury, he replied
  
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• Key a doubt as Swansea face different challenge

  17-09-2026 17:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swansea have won two of their three away league games this season, with their one league defeat coming at Southampton[Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos says Swansea City must be ready for a different kind of challenge as they bid to continue their bright start to the Championship season at Lincoln City on Saturday (15:00 BST).Josh Key is a major doubt for the trip to Sincil Bank with the hamstring injury he suffered during last weekend's win over Burnley.That means a probable start at right-b
  
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• Injuries leave Pompey 'incredibly short' in attack

  17-09-2026 17:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho has said that his side are "incredibly short" in their front four positons because of current injuries.The Blues have won two of their six Championship games so far this season, scoring seven goals as they sit 18th in the standings. Injuries to Josh Murphy and Luke Brooke-Smith have limited their options out wide, while new signings Marko Milovanovic and Abu Kamara have taken time to get up to speed. The Pompey head coach believes that a lack of options and co
  
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• Serie A Women’s Cup round-up: Roma run riot as Juventus edge out Inter

  17-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Women’s Cup round-up: Roma run riot as Juventus edge out InterJuventus and Roma will meet in a repeat of the 2025 Serie A Women’s Cup final after they came through their semi-final ties against Inter and Sassuolo respectively. Own goal sends Juve throughJuventus required just one goal to see off Inter in the last four. The decisive effort arrived in the 34th minute at the Stadio Vittoria Bella. Inter defender Samantha van Diemen had no time to react as a flicked-on corner div
  
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• Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney poke fun at Southampton ‘Spygate’ scandal before Wrexham match

  17-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have poked fun at upcoming opponents Southampton, using a playful social media video to reference last season’s 'Spygate' controversy.Ahead of Saints’ visit to the Racecourse Ground for Saturday’s Championship fixture, the Hollywood pair seized their chance to mock the drama surrounding their rivals.Southampton were expelled from the play-off final and docked four points when an intern was caught watching semi-final opponents M
  
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