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• Why does Emery not start Abraham?

  10-09-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The role of forward Tammy Abraham under Unai Emery has been the subject of several questions sent in via our Aston Villa Ask Me Anything form, with some of you wondering why he does not get more starts.The short answer is Abraham has not done enough to convince the manager he is worthy of a regular starting spot.Villa needed a striker in January and since Abraham was available for a decent price and knew the club - something which was crucial for Emery - he was seen as a good option and he
  
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• Rangers' Souttar set for switch to Greece - gossip

  11-09-2026 08:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frozen out Rangers defender set for move to Greece, with Hibs pair set for loans to Championship club.Scotland defender John Souttar, 29, is close to joining Aris Thessaloniki from Rangers. (Daily Record - subscription required)Midfielder Kjartan Mar Kjartansson, 20, left Aberdeen for Brann fearing it would be hard for him to establish himself at Pittodrie. (Press and Journal - subscription required)Hibernian are set to loan out Jacob MacIntyre and Rudi Molotnikov, both 20, to Arbroath. (Daily R
  
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• Is triple Chelsea attack worth it? FPL gameweek four dilemmas

  11-09-2026 08:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport]The Fantasy Premier League season is entering week four and plenty of managers will be getting itching fingers, with so many chips at our disposal.Is it time to play a Free Hit or a Wildcard?BBC Sport FPL expert Holly Shand looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing FPL managers heading into gameweek four.Who is the best Chelsea player to buy?Chelsea striker Joao Pedro (£7.7m) is the most-owned player in the game, in 72.5% of sides. Given that Chelsea have scored eight goals a
  
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• 'I'm pleased to hear the manager come out and take responsibility'

  11-09-2026 08:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [PA Media]The Redmen TV's Dan Clubbe says there are still things to iron out for Liverpool following their 2-1 victory against Atletico Madrid. BBC Radio Merseyside discussed Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's post-match comments on Wednesday, when he admitted he was surprised "tactically" by Diego Simeone's side and took blame for their opening goal. However, Clubbe believes it is a problem that predates Iraola's time in charge."That's been the running theme all the way back to Bournemouth at ho
  
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• 🗞️ Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and the Cesc effect: Friday's covers

  11-09-2026 08:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and the Cesc effect: Friday's coversThe sports newspaper front pages this September 11 are packed with big names, continental surprises, and tensions handled in global boardrooms. Barcelona’s takeoff, Como’s European debut, and the debate over World Cup venues are drawing the most attention.Barcelona’s push for individual brillianceThe start of the season for FC Barcelona dominates the headlines in the Catalan press. Mundo Deportivo high
  
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• Real Madrid veteran closing in on new contract with the club

  11-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid veteran closing in on new contract with the clubReal Madrid had a very active summer transfer window, bringing in as many as seven players and also bringing back Jose Mourinho as manager.Now, with the transfer window firmly shut, Los Blancos have shifted their focus to renewals for players in the first-team squad.It was revealed earlier that the club were planning renewal talks with Thibaut Courtois, with the veteran shot-stopper in the final year of his contract.Now, according to Fa
  
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• La Liga president Javier Tebas explains how Barcelona’s wage limit increased sharply: ‘Club can repay its debts’

  11-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga president Javier Tebas explains how Barcelona’s wage limit increased sharply: ‘Club can repay its debts’Barcelona have received a major boost in their financial position after La Liga revealed the latest spending limits for Spain’s professional clubs.The Blaugrana’s wage bill has risen from €432 million following last season’s winter transfer window to a current figure of €582.769 million. The increase shows the club’s improving re
  
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• Real Madrid reach agreement with Thibaut Courtois over new contract

  11-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid reach agreement with Thibaut Courtois over new contractThe last few days have been very productive for Real Madrid, both on and off the pitch. Jose Mourinho’s side defeated Inter Milan 2-1 in their opening match of the 2026-27 Champions League, while there have also been major breakthroughs regarding new contracts for multiple key players.In the last 24 hours, it was revealed that Arda Guler has committed to a new contract, with the Türkiye international set to extend his
  
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• Como manager Cesc Fabregas calls Barcelona’s current form ‘frightening’ – ‘They make you look bad’

  11-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como manager Cesc Fabregas calls Barcelona’s current form ‘frightening’ – ‘They make you look bad’Cesc Fabregas has been left seriously impressed by Barcelona’s current level under Hansi Flick, describing the Blaugrana’s performances as “frightening” ahead of their eventual Champions League meeting with his Como side.Fabregas, who came through Barcelona’s academy and later played for the first team, watched Barça’s re
  
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• Cleverley pleased with start made by Torquay loanees

  11-09-2026 08:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he is pleased with the start youngsters Tegan Finn and Caleb Roberts have made to their loans at Torquay United.The duo made their debuts in Tuesday night’s 4-0 win at Maidenhead United.Roberts started the game while Finn scored and had an assist after coming on as a substitute.“I've had good reports for the pair of them from the game,” Cleverley said."It's a very good level that they're playing and they've got expectations to be in the t
  
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• Real Madrid open active talks with 23-year-old megastar over new contract – Romano

  11-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid open active talks with 23-year-old megastar over new contract – RomanoReal Madrid have started the new season in excellent fashion, barring one small blip against Real Betis in La Liga.Despite creating a truckload of chances against the Andalusian side, Los Blancos were unable to find a way past Alvaro Valles in Betis’ goal.Madrid’s bright start to the season has to be attributed to the form of their superstars, including Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.The latter
  
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• Leeds want boss Farke to stay 'long-term'

  11-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Farke has won 76 of his 153 games in charge of Leeds United [Shutterstock]Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans says the club and boss Daniel Farke are "on the same page" as they look to agree a new contract.Farke, who guided Leeds to a 14th-placed finish in the Premier League and an FA Cup semi-final last season after winning promotion in 2024-25, is in the final year of his current deal.The Whites have taken five points from three league games this campaign and Evans said the Germ
  
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• How Morgan Rogers became the unicorn forward to complete Chelsea’s terrifying attack

  11-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa v Arsenal, August 2024. Morgan Rogers receives a pass facing his own goal and Declan Rice is immediately on his back, but the Villa midfielder takes the ball with the outside of his right foot and swivels into space, leaving Rice behind. The space is quickly filled by Arsenal’s midfield enforcer Thomas Partey, but Rogers knocks it past Partey and races around his back to regather the ball, leaving the Ghanaian splayed on the grass. Their tussle at least buys Rice some time to c
  
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• Jude Bellingham in talks over Real Madrid renewal as Premier League speculation grows

  11-09-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham in talks over Real Madrid renewal as Premier League speculation growsJude Bellingham has made a fantastic start to the 2026-27 season with Real Madrid, with two goals and two assists in the opening five matches of the campaign. The 23-year-old midfielder has arguably been the most impressive performer for Jose Mourinho’s side, and his displays have prompted action to be taken by the club’s higher-ups.Bellingham, who was recently nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’O
  
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• 'I want to play for mum' – Arsenal's Cooney-Cross

  11-09-2026 07:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal's Emirates Stadium will be full of noise when midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross steps on to the pitch this Sunday to face Crystal Palace.But there will be one important person missing from the crowd: her mother, Jess.The Australia midfielder will play at the stadium for the first time since losing her mum to cancer two months ago. It is something she says she has been taking "one day at a time"."I know mum would want me here playing and training," she told BBC Sport. "And I want to play for t
  
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• Real Madrid forced to change plans as Formula 1 Grand Prix comes to Madrid

  11-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forced to change plans as Formula 1 Grand Prix comes to MadridReal Madrid, fresh off the back of Tuesday’s victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League, are back in La Liga action on Saturday, as Jose Mourinho’s side host Rayo Vallecano in a local derby at the Bernabeu. However, it is not the only major sporting event in Madrid this weekend, with the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix taking place at the Madring circuit for the first time.The city of Madrid has been eagerly
  
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• Liverpool 'closely monitoring' Bundesliga wonderkid ahead of potential move

  11-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool 'closely monitoring' Bundesliga wonderkid ahead of potential moveLiverpool still have a lot of work that needs to be done on their team. The Anfield outfit's depth outside of their starting XI isn't the best with players such as Lewis Koumas and Trey Nyoni taking up prominent places in their squad.Indeed, the fact that youngsters are being used as regular first-team players is obviously a breath of fresh air from Arne Slot's time in charge of the club but, for a team of Liverpool's cal
  
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• Saint-Maximin on speaking out after his children were racially abused

  11-09-2026 07:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allan Saint-Maximin could have stayed quiet.But the French winger felt it was "important to step up" and speak out after his children were racially abused this year."Whatever your colour is, you don't have to accept this," he tells BBC Sport.Saint-Maximin made it clear on Instagram in January that "hatred and discrimination have no place in our society".The lengthy post was liked by more than 159,000 people, including former Newcastle United team-mates Kieran Trippier and Joelinton.The father of
  
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• Manager award is for the club - Matos

  11-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [EFL]Head coach Vitor Matos has saluted the efforts of his players and backroom staff after being named Championship manager of the month for August.Swansea were the early-season pacesetters in the second tier, with Matos' side taking seven points from their three league games in August.They claimed successive away wins, at Stoke City and Derby County, either side of a goalless draw at home against Sheffield United.It is the first manager of the month prize in the career of former Liverpool coac
  
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• Champions League power rankings: Who leads our standings after opening week?

  11-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Champions League is underway – but who is looking strongest after the first round? The opening week of fixtures saw big wins for holders Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Barcelona, while Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa earned away victories to start with three points. Liverpool defeated Atletico Madrid at home while Manchester United marked their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 win over the debutants Sabah. Here’s how things stand in our 36-team powe
  
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• How to watch Liverpool vs Fulham live: Stream link, TV, team news, prediction

  11-09-2026 05:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool got their first win of the 2026-27 Premier League season last weekend, but Andoni Iraola's side is still in search of its first complete, 90-minute performance as they prepare to face Fulham at Anfield on Saturday.Alexander Isak score twice in the first 10 minutes away to newly promoted Ipswich Town, and the Reds coasted their way to three points without having to dominate the game or take it to the Tractor Boys. After slumping their way to 2-2 draws with Newcastle and Nottingham Fores
  
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• Cardiff 'starving' for first league win - Barry-Murphy

  11-09-2026 05:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Boss Brian Barry-Murphy says Cardiff City are "starving" for their first Championship win as they prepare to face fellow promoted side Bolton Wanderers.The Bluebirds are without a victory after six league matches but Barry-Murphy has no interest in discussing relegation fears so early in the season."We play for this club in front of our supporters. We have to produce enough end product and enough goalmouth action to give us a chance to score goals and win," the Cardiff
  
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• How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton live: Stream link, TV, team news, prediction

  11-09-2026 04:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The last time Tottenham Hotspur hosted Everton, Spurs desperately needed a positive result to avoid relegation from the Premier League and pave the path for what would turn out to be a $400-million-plus transfer window.Fast-forward four months, and Spurs are in desperate need of a result once again. Roberto De Zerbi's side is winless in three games to start the 2026-27 season and the next goal they score will be their first of the campaign. Not exactly instant return on investment, but the idea
  
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• NWSL Week 20 results: Washington closes gap on Gotham, Ashley Sanchez is a scoring menace

  11-09-2026 04:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NWSL Week 20 results: Washington closes gap on Gotham, Ashley Sanchez is a scoring menaceThe NWSL league leaders in clean sheets had one thrown against them this week, and the Golden Boot leader is aiming for a new record. Standings are tight up and down the table, and every point is at a premium with the season winding down.The week started off with a cracker of a match, with Boston upending Utah at home, and ended with San Diego giving their all after going a player down early. Kansas City, De
  
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• Flamengo earn huge result in Quito’s altitude 🎥

  11-09-2026 04:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flamengo earn huge result in Quito’s altitude 🎥Flamengo traveled to Quito and its 2,850 meters above sea level to face Independiente del Valle this Thursday (10).And came away with a great result by beating the Ecuadorian side 2-0 at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium.Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira scored the goals on Ecuadorian soil.Securing a good advantage for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.It was the first away win over a rival that had once even handed
  
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• Flamengo claim huge result in Quito's altitude 🎥

  11-09-2026 04:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flamengo claim huge result in Quito's altitude 🎥Flamengo traveled to Quito, 2,850 meters above sea level, to face Independiente del Valle this Thursday (10).And they secured a great result by beating the Ecuadorian side 2-0 at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa.Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira scored the goals on Ecuadorian soil.Giving them a good advantage for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.It was their first away win over a rival that had once handed Fla
  
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• 🙄 What a time, Ponte... boss soaked and defender doubly unlucky

  11-09-2026 03:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙄 What a time, Ponte... boss soaked and defender doubly unluckyNothing has been easy for Ponte Preta, who are getting ever closer to relegation to Brazil’s Série C.Even before the ball started rolling for Thursday’s (10) clash against Sport, the Campinas side began to suffer through their coach.
  Gilson Kleina greeted the officiating crew and was heading toward Ponte’s bench at Ilha do Retiro when he was caught off guard by the sprinkler system.He even took the &l
  
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• 🙄 What a spell, Ponte... Manager drenched, defender doubly unlucky

  11-09-2026 03:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙄 What a spell, Ponte... Manager drenched, defender doubly unluckyNothing has been easy for a Ponte Preta side getting ever closer to relegation to Série C of the Brazilian Championship.Even before the ball rolled for the clash against Sport this Thursday (10), the Campinas team had already started suffering through its coach.
  Gilson Kleina greeted the officiating crew and was heading toward the Ponte bench at Ilha do Retiro when he was caught off guard by the sprinkler system.He
  
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• 🚨Bombshell in Colombia: Nacional announce the arrival of James

  11-09-2026 03:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Bombshell in Colombia: Nacional announce the arrival of JamesAtlético Nacional shook up Colombian professional football by officially announcing the signing of James Rodríguez as its new marquee reinforcement following his World Cup participation. The addition of the Colombia national team midfielder represents one of the most impactful moves in local football in recent years.
  The institutional effort behind the announcementThrough its official channels, the Antioquia-base
  
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• 👊Carlos Antonio Vélez hits out at Nacional over James

  11-09-2026 03:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👊Carlos Antonio Vélez hits out at Nacional over JamesThe imminent signings of James Rodríguez by Atlético Nacional and Juan Guillermo Cuadrado by Millonarios shook up the Colombian market, but they unleashed the fury of journalist Carlos Antonio Vélez. The analyst harshly questioned both club boards for betting on veteran footballers.
  “When are they signing ‘Pibe’ and Iguarán?”With notable irony, the commentator asked on social m
  
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