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• Why Wolves need a settled captain

  14-09-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport]Last season, Wolves seemed to pass the captain's armband around almost as often as the ball. Every change had its own reason, but to supporters it often looked like a symptom of a wider problem: who was leading this team when the pressure rose?A captain cannot fix every poor performance but the role should provide a clear voice and a familiar figure for players and fans alike.This season has begun with the same uncertainty. In only a handful of games, we have seen Toti, Andre, Raul, K
  
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• 'A very good team - but not a very good Premier League team'

  14-09-2026 13:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Premier League striker Charlie Austin says Coventry City must start to get points on the board soon because "the season can quickly get away from you".The Sky Blues became only the second side in Premier League history to lose their first four matches without scoring after Sunday's 5-0 home thumping at the hands of Brighton."For me the gap between the Premier League and the EFL is way too big," Austin told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast."If you don't get your recr
  
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• Rodri’s rise under Hansi Flick is creating a problem for Barcelona homegrown star

  14-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri’s rise under Hansi Flick is creating a problem for Barcelona homegrown starGavi’s place in Barcelona’s midfield has become considerably harder to secure, with Rodri’s growing influence under Hansi Flick changing the balance of the competition around him, reports SPORT.The Spaniard had prepared specifically for the new season and was rewarded with a starting place in Barcelona’s opening league fixture at Elche. But an untimely blow to his right leg, involv
  
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• Cagliari insist Daniel Maldini did not fail drug test

  14-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cagliari insist Daniel Maldini did not fail drug testCagliari deny that Daniel Maldini failed a drug test after a car accident on Sunday morning: ‘All tests carried out returned negative results.’Serie A side Cagliari say that toxicology tests undergone by their striker Maldini after a car accident on Sunday came back negative.Official Cagliari statement on Maldini after car accidentPARMA, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Daniel Maldini of Cagliari Calcio competes for the ball with Mariano E
  
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• Ancelotti backs Neymar for World Cup, confirms end of star's Brazil spell

  14-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti backs Neymar for World Cup, confirms end of star's Brazil spellBrazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti “officially” confirmed the end of Neymar’s era in the yellow and green shirt.In an interview with CNN Esportes S/A last Sunday (13), the Italian manager said that the decision not to return to the team came from the player himself.The No. 10’s presence at the last World Cup sparked intense debate among fans and the sports media.The questions focused mainly o
  
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• Arteta 'very sad' with penalty decision but Gunners' duality on show

  14-09-2026 13:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal's duality was there for all to see in their 2-0 win at Sunderland: gritty defence and moments of genius.But things could have turned out very differently had a crucial 121-second period gone the other way.After close to an hour of physical, full-blooded football, Sunderland were given a penalty when Ezri Konsa fouled Dan Ballard at a corner.It proved the turning point - David Raya tipped Enzo le Fee's spot kick on to the post, and just over two minutes later, Arsenal substi
  
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• All set for biggest week in Cherries' 127-year history

  14-09-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The next seven days will bring the biggest moments so far in Bournemouth's 127-year history.Some 2,000 fans are on their way to see their side play in their first Europa League match in San Sebastian on Thursday.And Sunday sees the return of the man that got them into Europe, as Andoni Iraola brings his Liverpool side to Vitality Stadium.Right now, as a result of Bournemouth failing again at the weekend to pick up a league win, it is hard to choose which one of those games is the m
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Bacary Sagna: ‘Loving football is one thing, but understanding it is something else. It is about business.’

  14-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Bacary Sagna: ‘Loving football is one thing, but understanding it is something else. It is about business.’Get French Football News had the opportunity to sit down for a chat with former Arsenal, Manchester City and France defender Bacary Sagna to discuss the business of football.When you look at almost every French club having to sell players, do you think there’s any way that France can ever get back on at least the same level as other leagues, if not the Pre
  
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• Arsenal 28yo struggles with groin injury

  14-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 28yo struggles with groin injuryBen White appears to be struggling with a groin injury, but Arsenal will be hoping the problem is simply tightness rather than a strain.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesBen White was forced off during Arsenal’s Premier League match away to Sunderland on Saturday night, with Jurrien Timber returning to the squad just in time to take the England international’s place for the second half.Serhan Segitmen of Physio Scout reports that White&rs
  
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• Man City showing 'real mentality' - Anderson

  14-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City are showing "real mentality" and "not giving up" in matches this season, says midfielder Elliot Anderson.The England international has settled in seamlessly since joining from Nottingham Forest this summer, being named man of the match in Sunday's derby victory at rivals Manchester United.City earned an impressive victory courtesy of Erling Haaland's controversial goal, despite playing almost 70 minutes with 10 men following Phil Foden's dismissal for kicking out at
  
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• Elliot Anderson's derby display shows what Manchester United are missing: "I thought I did quite well"

  14-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MANCHESTER — Manchester United wanted to sign Elliot Anderson this summer but Manchester City beat them to it, paying $156 million for the England international. Anderson's man of the match display in midfield in the Manchester Derby on Sunday showed why City paid big to pip United to his signature. Despite having 10 men for over an hour of this game, it never seemed like City were down a man as they won 1-0. That was usually because Anderson, 23 years old, was winning the ball back and us
  
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• Middlesbrough 4-3 Norwich - the fans' verdict

  14-09-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your thoughts after Middlesbrough's 4-3 win over Norwich City in a seven-goal thriller on Saturday.Here are some of your comments:Middlesbrough fansNoel: Winning is important - but playing for the badge and the club with heart and until the last minute is number one for Boro fans and this team under Kim Hellberg are doing it. Credit to Middlesbrough FC from the top down and back up. UTB.Chris: Very exciting game with both sides full of talent. Cozier-Duberry fanta
  
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• Alexander, Challinor or Dyche to replace Heckingbottom?

  14-09-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  \n\n[BBC]\nPaul Heckingbottom was sacked as Preston North End manager after the 1-0 home loss to Lincoln City on Saturday.That result was a sixth defeat in seven Championship games so far this season for the Lilywhites, who are second from bottom.We asked who you would like to replace Heckingbottom. Here are a selection of your responses.Chris M: Well his record speaks for itself, he's statistically our worst ever manager. This way we have time to save the season. Rob Edwards for me.Tony: As a P
  
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• Superstar demands bans after chanting around former Liverpool player

  14-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Superstar demands bans after chanting around former Liverpool playerSaudi Football Must Act After Ruben Neves Diogo Jota Chants Shame the GameThere are moments in sport when rivalry crosses a line so glaringly that the result, the table and the usual theatre of tribalism all become irrelevant. This was one of them. According to The Athletic, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has opened an investigation after Ruben Neves was targeted by chants about his late friend and former team-mate Diogo
  
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• Real Madrid defender takes major step towards comeback; set for return after international break

  14-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender takes major step towards comeback; set for return after international breakReal Madrid are finally beginning to see a clear path back for Eder Militao, with the defender now in the final phase of his rehabilitation and increasingly expected to return after the next international break.Militao has been sidelined since suffering a tear to the proximal biceps femoris tendon in his left leg during the meeting with Alaves last April. The injury required surgery, but his reco
  
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• Real Madrid considering another January exit for Endrick

  14-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid considering another January exit for EndrickThe start of the 2026-27 campaign has been difficult for Endrick, who had hoped for a transformative year at Real Madrid. The 20-year-old was struck down by injury in the final days of pre-season, but despite receiving the medical green light last week, he is still waiting on his first appearance under Jose Mourinho.After falling down the pecking order under Xabi Alonso last season, Endrick was loaned out to Lyon in January. He was in top f
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Bacary Sagna: ‘When you have Neymar, Mbappé, Ramos and Messi and you push them to leave, you’re shooting yourself in the foot.’

  14-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Bacary Sagna: ‘When you have Neymar, Mbappé, Ramos and Messi and you push them to leave, you’re shooting yourself in the foot.’Get French Football News had the opportunity to sit down for a chat with former Arsenal, Manchester City and France defender Bacary Sagna to discuss the changing landscape in football.I wanted to talk about the transfer window, which has just shut. The Premier League has just spent €4bn. At the other end of the spectrum, Ligue 1,
  
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• Sky: Lazio resume talks with free agent Icardi

  14-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky: Lazio resume talks with free agent IcardiSky Sport Italia reports that Lazio have resumed talks with ex-Inter and Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi, who is still available as a free agent.Sky has resumed talks with the agent of Argentine striker Icardi, reports Sky Sport.Icardi reportedly open to Lazio moveISTANBUL, TURKEY – April 21: Como linked Mauro Icardi of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray an
  
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• Former Manchester United star unlikely to rejoin former club

  14-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester United star unlikely to rejoin former clubJadon Sancho Transfer Latest: Borussia Dortmund Rule Out Return After Manchester United ExitJadon Sancho’s future has taken another significant turn, with Borussia Dortmund making clear that a third spell at the Bundesliga club is not on the agenda. According to Mirror, Dortmund have now moved away from any prospect of reviving a deal for the former Manchester United winger, leaving the 26-year-old still searching for his next clu
  
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• Ramsey praises "resilient and relentless" Oxford

  14-09-2026 12:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey has praised his players for their "resilient and relentless" performance after they beat Burton on Saturday. The U's struck three times late on to pick up their third win of the League One season and move up to fifth in the standings.Siriki Dembele broke the deadlock after 76 minutes before Louie Sibley and Gatlin O'Donkor also found the net in the final knockings.The victory followed up an impressive 4-0 victory over Leicester City seven days earlier, and R
  
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• Named among world’s best keepers, Vozinha blunders for Colo-Colo 📹

  14-09-2026 12:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Named among world’s best keepers, Vozinha blunders for Colo-Colo 📹Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha let in a howler for Colo-Colo this Sunday (13) in the Chilean Championship.Ironically, the incident happened in the same week that the player was nominated by France Football magazine for the world’s best goalkeeper award at the Ballon d’Or, thanks to his performances at the World Cup.In the 11th minute of the first half, during a right-sided corner for Deportes Concepci&oa
  
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• Liverpool set sights on Barcelona defensive outcast – report

  14-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool set sights on Barcelona defensive outcast – reportAlejandro Balde’s difficult start to the season is already attracting interest from the Premier League, with SPORT reporting that Liverpool are monitoring the Barcelona left-back ahead of the January transfer window.Balde’s situation is beginning to generate significant interest as clubs look ahead to the winter window.The 22-year-old continues to be included in Hansi Flick’s squads, but he has not played a singl
  
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• Did McInnes' Rangers finally arrive in Old Firm win?

  14-09-2026 12:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Did Sunday's dominant Old Firm victory finally signal the arrival of Derek McInnes' Rangers?Former midfielder Kevin Thomson believes the 3-0 League Cup quarter-final win could prove to be the day that ignites the McInnes era.Rangers were well worthy of their derby victory at Ibrox, which has earned them a last-four date with Aberdeen at Hampden.Thomson did not expect his old side to be as emphatic, but he says the threat and energy they carried were integral to proving him wrong.Speaking on
  
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• Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal - the fans' verdict

  14-09-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Sunderland and Arsenal.Here are some of your comments:Sunderland fansDavid: Fine margins, eh? So proud of the club on the night, and how we went toe-to-toe with a top quality Arsenal side, but, equally, frustrated that we didn't get something out of the game. Brobbey's hold-up play was immense but a failure to be clinical continues to cost us. A soft penalty maybe, but Arteta's childish post-match overreaction, followin
  
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• O'Neill's team selection questioned as Celtic wilt at Ibrox

  14-09-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Manager Martin O'Neill will have to face criticism over his Celtic team selection in Sunday's derby defeat to Rangers after "too many players didn't show up" at Ibrox, says former striker Cillian Sheridan.The ex-forward was shocked to see winger Sebastian Tounekti start ahead of summer signing Haissem Hassan, who was introduced as a half-time substitute in the 3-0 League Cup quarter-final loss.Sheridan says it will be no surprise to see O'Neill change his line-up for Thursday's Europa Leagu
  
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• Tottenham 0-0 Everton - the fans' verdict

  14-09-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Tottenham and Everton.Here are some of your comments:Spurs fansSally: We had better build-up play and possession, especially in the first half, but we didn't buy a striker or attacking players with good scoring stats, so how are we going to score? Our defence wasn't the problem last year, it was lack of goals, so start there for the overhaul.DJ: It looks like the players are afraid, overly cautious and not willing to ta
  
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• Stuttgart tried to sign Fabio Silva before his move to Borussia Dortmund

  14-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stuttgart tried to sign Fabio Silva before his move to Borussia DortmundVfB Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth has revealed that the Swabians wanted to sign Portuguese forward Fabio Silva before his move to Borussia Dortmund. “We looked into him a year ago,” he stated on his appearance on Sky 90. Silva joined Dortmund in the summer of 2025 from then English Premier League side Wolves for €22.5m. After a somewhat below-par first season at Signal Iduna Park, the 24-year
  
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• Bogle red card 'really disappointing' - Askey

  14-09-2026 12:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Omar Bogle was sent off deep in stoppage time for violent conduct [Shutterstock]Truro City manager John Askey was disappointed with new signing Omar Bogle's red card and branded it indefensible.The experienced striker, 33, was set off in stoppage time during the 1-1 draw with Walton and Hersham after kicking out at Kleyton Junior.The forward, who has played more than 300 Football League games for the likes of Wigan Athletic, Crewe Alexandra, Charlton Athletic, Cardiff City and Newport County, wa
  
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• Suwen Süper Ligi: Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş set for first real test of new league season

  14-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Suwen Süper Ligi: Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş set for first real test of new league seasonFenerbahçe and Beşiktaş have won their opening three matches of the Turkish Süper Lig without conceding, making their September 19th meeting the first serious comparison between the season’s two perfect starters.The early results make that comparison particularly useful. Three rounds have produced 23-0, 12-0, 8-0, 6-0 and 5-0 scorelines. The table therefore says
  
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• Report: Liverpool star hasn’t shaken off malaise of Slot era

  14-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool star hasn’t shaken off malaise of Slot eraLiverpool Midfield Concerns Exposed as Andoni Iraola Faces Early Selection QuestionsLiverpool’s early weeks under Andoni Iraola have already offered two very different signals. Wins over Ipswich Town and Atletico Madrid suggested a head coach beginning to imprint his ideas, with intensity, aggression and purpose visible in flashes. Yet the goalless draw with Fulham brought a far less encouraging reality into sharp focus. It
  
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