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• Why has Dino Toppmöller been sacked by RC Lens?

  15-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why has Dino Toppmöller been sacked by RC Lens?The news came as a real blow. Barely three months after taking over from Pierre Sage as manager of RC Lens, Dino Toppmöller is reportedly on the verge of being sacked. This decision by the club’s board inevitably raises questions, given that the German manager has only been in charge of six matches this season – one of which led to victory for Les Sang et Or in the Trophée des Champions and another to a stunning win in t
  
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• Relegation scrap gets even tighter; see the updated BR-26 table

  20-09-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Relegation scrap gets even tighter; see the updated BR-26 tableThe 28th round of the Brasileirão — the last full one before the FIFA international break — got underway this Saturday (19) with five matches taking place.There was a team pulling even further away from the competition’s bottom four.A change in the relegation zone and more.Check out below what happened, how the table looks, and what’s coming up. In a very difficult situation, Chapecoense almost pul
  
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• Check out the updated Brazil squad list 📋

  20-09-2026 04:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Check out the updated Brazil squad list 📋Carlo Ancelotti announced the Brazil squad for the friendlies against Australia and India on the 9th. And on Saturday (19), he made his second cut. Vanderson, of Monaco, was chosen to replace Wesley.The Roma player featured for the full 90 minutes in Saturday’s match against Inter Milan, but an injury was confirmed. And he had to be withdrawn.A Flamengo academy product, Wesley suffers another disappointment, as he had been part of the g
  
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• Calleri scores, São Paulo sink Inter into bottom four and answer fans

  20-09-2026 03:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calleri scores, São Paulo sink Inter into bottom four and answer fansEven without a standout performance, São Paulo gave its fans a response after being knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana.Amid protests at MorumBIS, Tricolor beat Internacional on Saturday night (19).Calleri secured the 1-0 win in the match valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão.Check out the highlights soon.
  Tricolor advantageSão Paulo had the better start.They had more possession, created more,
  
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• 😅 Was it Pep’s Barça? Vasco thrash Coritiba to escape BR’s bottom four 🎥

  20-09-2026 03:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Was it Pep’s Barça? Vasco thrash Coritiba to escape BR’s bottom four 🎥Vasco are OUT of the Brasileirão 2026 relegation zone.With a great performance at Colina Histórica, the Cruz-Maltino side RAN RIOT over Coritiba on Saturday night (19).Colidio, Bruno Duarte, Lescano, Andrés Gómez and Ramon Rique secured a more than deserved 5-0 win in Matchday 28 of the competition.It was Vasco’s best result of the entire season.And the big
  
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• 🚨 Alarm at River and Argentina over injury

  20-09-2026 00:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Alarm at River and Argentina over injuryRiver Plate’s match against Huracán is raising alarm both in Núñez and in the Argentina national team, as two injury absences have already been recorded.Thiago Almada came off before the first 10 minutes were up, due to discomfort in his left leg.And minutes later, the list of injuries grew, as Andrada also left the field. Cameras caught the player with tears on his face and ice on his thigh.Both players had been includ
  
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• 📋 São Paulo and Internacional named for BR-26 clash

  20-09-2026 00:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 São Paulo and Internacional named for BR-26 clashThe promise is of tension starting at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (19) at MorumBIS.São Paulo and Internacional will face off in Matchday 28 of the 2026 Brasileirão. Bruno Arleu de Araújo (RJ) will referee the match. SporTV and Premiere will broadcast it. 
  Standings situation 📊Tricolor currently sit 11th with 33 points.They have won two of their last three matches.At home,
  
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• 📋 São Paulo and Internacional line up for BR-26 clash

  20-09-2026 00:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 São Paulo and Internacional line up for BR-26 clashThe promise is of tension starting at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (19) at MorumBIS.São Paulo and Internacional will face each other in Matchday 28 of the 2026 Brasileirão.Bruno Arleu de Araújo (RJ) will be the referee.SporTV and Premiere will broadcast it.
  Table situation 📊With 33 points, Tricolor currently sit 11th.They have won two of their last three matches.At home, their record i
  
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• 🚨 River without Thiago Almada for opener against Huracán

  20-09-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 River without Thiago Almada for opener against HuracánBad news for River, as Thiago Almada had to leave the field just a few minutes into the match due to injury.In the fifth minute, the Millonarios player asked Ponzio to substitute him because of discomfort in his left leg, so Beltrán took his place.Almada’s absence does not bode well, as for the moment River is trailing Huracán by the narrowest of margins.This article was translated into English by Artifici
  
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• 📋 Vasco and Coritiba named for Brasileirão 2026 clash

  20-09-2026 00:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Vasco and Coritiba named for Brasileirão 2026 clashIt’s Brasileirão night at São Januário.Vasco and Coritiba face off from 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time).A clash valid for Matchday 28 of the competition.Bráulio da Silva Machado (SC) is the referee.Amazon Prime will broadcast it.
  Standings situation 📊Vasco currently sit just inside the relegation zone, in 17th place, with 28 points.They have won two of their last three Brasileirã
  
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• How to watch Celtic vs Rangers live: Old Firm derby start time, stream link

  20-09-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic can grow their Scottish Premiership table lead to eight points when they host Glasgow rivals Rangers at Celtic Park on Sunday morning in the Old Firm derby.One of the most celebrated and feared rivalries in the world hits Scotland for the second time this month following Rangers' blowout win over Celtic in the Scottish League Cup on Sept. 13.That match saw two goals from Dan Neil and another from Kevin Kelsy as Rangers reached the semifinal stage and a meeting with Aberdeen.Martin O'Neill
  
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• NSL Week 21 results: Montréal Roses stay top but there’s no room for error as playoffs approach

  20-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NSL Week 21 results: Montréal Roses stay top but there’s no room for error as playoffs approachMontréal Roses managed to keep their hold on top of the Northern Super League (NSL) table, while the teams below them are making sure they cannot get too comfortable. Toronto climbed into second after a dramatic late comeback against Montréal, while Calgary kept rolling and stretched their unbeaten run to six games. Meanwhile, Vancouver has turned things around by jumping bac
  
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• London City Lionesses: Jana Fernández is helping to build the rising WSL club’s next exciting chapter

  20-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  London City Lionesses: Jana Fernández is helping to build the rising WSL club’s next exciting chapterAfter arriving from Barcelona looking for a new chapter, Jana Fernández is helping shape London City Lionesses’ next one.Fernández spent more than a decade at Barcelona. She joined the academy at 12, came through La Masia and eventually made her first team debut as a teenager. By the time she left in 2025, she had won five league titles and three Champions League
  
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• ‘You always have a choice’: Tessel Middag speaks out against Saudi Arabia’s influence on football

  20-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘You always have a choice’: Tessel Middag speaks out against Saudi Arabia’s influence on footballFormer Netherlands international Tessel Middag spoke to De Volkskrant journalist Dirk Jacob Nieuwboer about the growing influence of Saudi Arabian oil money on football, the human rights concerns surrounding the country and the difficult choices facing players offered lucrative contracts.The 33-year-old midfielder, who has played for Ajax, Manchester City, West Ham United and Fioren
  
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• Mirassol spoils Tite and Ziyech's Botafogo debuts

  19-09-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mirassol spoils Tite and Ziyech's Botafogo debutsIt was not a happy debut for Tite in charge of Botafogo.The coach of the Brazilian national team at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups saw Mirassol get the better of his Glorioso this Saturday (20).With the right to a “double ex-player rule,” the Leão do Interior won 2-0 at Maião.Ending a five-match winless run in front of their home fans.The clash was valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão.And it also featured anot
  
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• Raphinha Gets A Perfect 10 | Barcelona Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Sevilla

  19-09-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha Gets A Perfect 10 | Barcelona Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs SevillaBarcelona faced off against Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a positive result on the road in La Liga. The Catalan club made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 19th minute when Youssouf Fofana found the back of the net. However, Raphinha doubled his side’s advantage just three minutes later as the two sides went
  
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• Arsenal may move for Endrick in January - Sunday's gossip

  19-09-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal interested in struggling Endrick, Liverpool insist on keeping Wirtz, and Barcelona may launch a huge offer for Haaland.Arsenal are keen on a January move for Brazil and Real Madrid forward Endrick. Concerns are growing over the 20-year-old's game time in the Spanish capital. (Teamtalk)Liverpool are expecting offers for German midfielder Florian Wirtz in January. They have no intention to let the 23-year-old leave. (Football Insider)Barcelona are still interested in Manchester City forwar
  
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• Gvardiol signals return to best at left-back for Man City

  19-09-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josko Gvardiol still ranks as the second most expensive defender of all time [Getty Images]Josko Gvardiol appears to be returning towards his best by helping Manchester City to an impressive start to the new campaign after his previous season was disrupted by a serious injury.Following a 3-0 Community Shield defeat by Arsenal in August, City have recovered to win six straight games in all competitions and the Croatian has been part of a defence that has conceded just twice in their opening four
  
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• Carrick has faith in VAR despite derby error

  19-09-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The VAR failed to spot Enzo Fernandez (left, on ground) in an offside position and clearly interfering with play as Manchester City scored their winning goal at Manchester United [Getty Images]Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says he still has faith in the video assistant referee - but added that the apology for the error that led to their defeat in the Manchester derby does not mean much.Referee's body Pro Ref issued a formal apology to United within three hours of the end of Manche
  
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• Werder Bremen celebrate Mitchell Weiser’s magic moment: “Welcome to the Weserstadion, football romantics!”

  19-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder Bremen celebrate Mitchell Weiser’s magic moment: “Welcome to the Weserstadion, football romantics!”Werder Bremen head coach Daniel Thioune spent much of last week discussing resilience. After watching his side overturn a two-goal deficit to defeat FC Augsburg 3-2 on Saturday, the 52-year-old felt entitled to expand the discussion. Werder trailed 1-0 at halftime and fell 2-0 behind when Calvin Brackelmann headed home in the 58th minute.Marco Grüll pulled one back eig
  
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• Stroppa: ‘Venezia results do not reflect performances, we must take chances’

  19-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stroppa: ‘Venezia results do not reflect performances, we must take chances’Giovanni Stroppa concedes Venezia could fire him after zero points from five rounds, but ‘the table does not reflect the performances’ including tonight’s 2-0 defeat to Lazio.It isn’t difficult to see where the problems lie for the Lagunari, who wasted numerous scoring opportunities in the first half, including a John Yeboah penalty parried by Christos Mandas.Notably, there was some te
  
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• Celtic Ready To Revive £9m Bid For Serie A Star: Should The Hoops Return In January?

  19-09-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Ready To Revive £9m Bid For Serie A Star: Should The Hoops Return In January?Celtic could reopen talks for Gvidas Gineitis in January after their summer pursuit collapsed late in the transfer window.Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider reports that the club still want the 22-year-old Lithuanian international, who emerged as their main midfield target. Celtic reportedly pushed with a £9m proposal, but Torino valued Gineitis closer to £13m, leaving the sides unable to a
  
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• Gattuso: ‘Lazio were very lucky, but I wouldn’t be here without trouble’

  19-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gattuso: ‘Lazio were very lucky, but I wouldn’t be here without trouble’Gennaro Gattuso admits Lazio were ‘very, very lucky’ in their 2-0 win away to Venezia, but after making club history, the coach reveals he ‘would never have come here if there wasn’t all this trouble.’Enthusiasm around the Aquile was so limited going into the summer, especially with the ultras boycotting home games and crashing out of the Coppa Italia in the first round.Yet the
  
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• Exclusive: Liverpool continue to scout striker, he's scored again

  19-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Liverpool continue to scout striker, he's scored againLiverpool are continuing to scout and watch one of the best young strikers in Europe. He's only gone and scored again.Anfield Watch understands that Liverpool are carefully watching Paris Brunner. The AS Monaco striker has come alive this season and the Reds want to make sure they're near the front of the queue.Brunner had a difficult campaign in 2025/26, only appearing in seven fixtures for his side. No goals came with those appea
  
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• £42m Everton Star Could Leave On Loan In January: Is It The Right Decision?

  19-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £42m Everton Star Could Leave On Loan In January: Is It The Right Decision?Everton could sanction a loan move for 20-year-old Tyler Dibling in January, despite his recent Carabao Cup display against Wolves.Football Insider reported on September 17 that Everton expect to consider loan offers for Dibling when the January window opens. Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told the outlet that the winger sits outside David Moyes’ long-term plans, Brown believes regular footbal
  
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• Brazil's new 9️⃣? Raphinha hits another hat-trick for Barcelona

  19-09-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil's new 9️⃣? Raphinha hits another hat-trick for BarcelonaThis isn’t “old” news.Raphinha delivered ANOTHER hat-trick in a Barcelona shirt.This time, the feat came this Saturday (19).He scored ALL of Barça’s goals in the 3-1 win over Sevilla right at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.One with his right foot, one with his head, and another with his left.He now has TWELVE in La Liga after seven matchdays — he’s the outright t
  
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• Brazil's new 9️⃣? Raphinha bags another hat-trick for Barcelona

  19-09-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil's new 9️⃣? Raphinha bags another hat-trick for BarcelonaIt’s not “old” news.Raphinha bagged ANOTHER hat-trick in a Barcelona shirt.This time, the feat came this Saturday (19).He scored ALL of Barça’s goals in the 3-1 win over Sevilla right at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.One with his right foot, one with his head, and another with his left.He now has TWELVE in La Liga after just seven matchdays — he’s the outright t
  
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• Raphinha 10, Yamal 9 | Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona: Player Ratings

  19-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha 10, Yamal 9 | Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona: Player RatingsBarcelona did not have it easy against a spirited Sevilla last night, and the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan made sure that the Catalans were made to suffer for every bout of possession.For the first time this season, Barcelona entered half-time on level terms and deservedly so as Sevilla put in a stellar show. However, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal took matters into their own hands after the break and scored two goals with ease.The win takes Barcel
  
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• Chelsea secure back-to-back wins with victory over Birmingham City

  19-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea secure back-to-back wins with victory over Birmingham CityChelsea made it back-to-back wins in the Barclays Women’s Super League after beating Birmingham City 2-0 at Stamford Bridge this afternoon. Goals from Lexi Potter and Melvine Malard helped secure the three points for The Blues in front of 4,793 fans at Stamford Bridge.Inside the opening five minutes, the hosts registered attempts on goal from Veerle Buurman and Keira Walsh. Potter opened the afternoon’s scoring wi
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 4-0 Rennes: Les Gones dismantle Les Rouges et Noirs to maintain unbeaten start

  19-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 4-0 Rennes: Les Gones dismantle Les Rouges et Noirs to maintain unbeaten startRound 5, Ligue 1 McDonald’s, 19/09/26With both teams unbeaten in Ligue 1 before the match at the Groupama Stadium, Lyon and Rennes were hoping to maintain momentum in what could be a wide-open title race. It was OL that would maintain their momentum with a comprehensive 4-0 victory thanks to a brace from Nuamah, and goals from Tolisso and Athekame. The match:Despite early pressure from Les R
  
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