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• Will the three-week break put more pressure on managers?

  20-09-2026 07:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham coach Alvaro Arbeloa and Manchester United boss Michael Carrick have endured difficult starts to the season [Getty Images]Three weeks is a long time in football - especially if you are a manager struggling for results. So far this season two coaches have lost their jobs - Paul Heckingbottom at Preston North End and Michael Duff at Wycombe Wanderers.But plenty of others will be looking over their shoulders heading into the new, extended international break.That includes the managers of Ful
  
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• Roma’s Wesley out of Brazil squad after thigh strain

  20-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma’s Wesley out of Brazil squad after thigh strainWesley’s difficult relationship with the Brazil national team continues, with the Roma full-back withdrawing from Carlo Ancelotti’s squad through injury.According to Corriere dello Sport, the Brazilian federation confirmed the news while announcing the call-up of Monaco’s Vanderson, stating that the player replaces an injured Wesley.The wing-back played the full 90 minutes of Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Inter at the O
  
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• 📸 Marseille v PSG: the biggest taunts of the decade!

  20-09-2026 13:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Marseille v PSG: the biggest taunts of the decade!All fair game. There are victories that stay in the memory... and the taunts that come with them.From Neymar to Payet, not to mention the community managers of both clubs, here’s a look back at a decade of minor and major provocations between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain.February 2013 - A sequence that went viral around the world at the time. After a clash, Joey Barton mocked Zlatan Ibrahimović’s
  
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• Premier League: Liverpool visit Bournemouth, Man City host Sunderland & Palace at Leeds

  20-09-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth host Liverpool bidding for first winMan City face Sunderland after a perfect start to campaignCrystal Palace visit LeedsFulham host Man Utd in late matchWill three-week break put more pressure on managers Premier League: Liverpool visit Bournemouth, Man City host Sunderland & Palace at Leeds
  
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• Serie A: Milan vs. Lecce – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  20-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Milan vs. Lecce – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVChristian Pulisic is set to make his first Milan start of the season as the Rossoneri look to get back to winning ways against Lecce and snap a three-game winless run.It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Stadio Meazza (San Siro), Milan, right after Juventus-Atalanta.GENOA, ITALY – MAY 17: Christian Pulisic of Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and AC Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on May
  
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• Premier League explain why Declan Rice was not sent off v Brighton

  20-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League explain why Declan Rice was not sent off v BrightonThe Premier League has explained why Declan Rice was not sent off at Brighton after a late incident that prompted questions over the decision.Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesDeclan Rice escaped a red card in the closing moments of Arsenal’s defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion, with the Premier League explaining why the incident was judged to fall short of violent conduct.As Arsenal’s miserable afternoon at the Amex dr
  
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• Manchester City Starting XI vs Sunderland: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  20-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Starting XI vs Sunderland: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupMan City vs Sunderland: Predicted Lineup, Jeremy Doku Boost and Key Calls for Enzo MarescaManchester City go into Sunday’s meeting with Sunderland with one obvious priority, get the points, keep control of the game, and welcome back some width. Jeremy Doku could finally return after missing the start of the season with a calf problem suffered in the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal. That matters because Ci
  
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• 🇪🇸 Louzán confirms under-20 match in Ceuta will be moved

  20-09-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇪🇸 Louzán confirms under-20 match in Ceuta will be movedThe RFEF will move the U-20 match against Mexico, which had been scheduled to take place in Ceuta, to another city. This was confirmed by its president, Rafael Louzán, in remarks reported by COPE.According to Louzán, the security forces are not providing the Federation with the necessary guarantees to hold the match in the autonomous city. The new venue will be “some stadium in Madrid,” altho
  
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• Young Liverpool full back suffers further injury set back

  20-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Young Liverpool full back suffers further injury set backLiverpool Youth Round-Up: Will Wright Shines as Isaac Mabaya Faces Another Injury SetbackLiverpool’s academy programme delivered a bit of everything on Saturday, goals, momentum, loose defending and one worrying setback. The headline act was clear enough. Will Wright kept scoring, Liverpool U21s thrashed Brighton 5-1, and the striker now has five goals in five games to open the 2026/27 campaign.According to Liverpool.com, it was a st
  
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• Serie A: Juventus vs. Atalanta – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  20-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Juventus vs. Atalanta – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVRandal Kolo Muani is favourite to start over Nick Woltemade in the Juventus attack today against Maurizio Sarri’s Atalanta.It kicks off at 18:00 CET [17:00 BST] at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.The Bianconeri are still facing a selection crisis.TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 29: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus is challenged by Mariano Troilo of Parma during the Serie A match between Juventus and Parma Calcio at Allianz
  
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• Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Match preview | La Liga

  20-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Match preview | La LigaReal Madrid fell six points behind Barcelona on Saturday, and they will reduce to cut that deficit in half when they face Atletico Madrid in the first Madrid derby of the season at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano on Sunday afternoon.The last 12 days have been good for Jose Mourinho’s side, with three wins recorded against Inter Milan, Rayo Vallecano and Elche. However, their performance levels have been far below expectations, and they can
  
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• Andre-Frank Anguissa can leave Napoli, confirms sporting director

  20-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andre-Frank Anguissa can leave Napoli, confirms sporting directorSerie A side Napoli have been struggling regarding a renewal for Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and there are signs an exit can go through soon.The Partenopei take on Fiorentina in a league clash today and sporting director Giovanni Manna spoke to Sky Italia. He was asked about the midfielder’s future, especially as the Cameroonian’s contract in Naples runs out in the summer of 2027 and there have been no signs of a possibl
  
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• Suzuki aiming to be 'one of the best'

  20-09-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]While Johan Manzambi and Nicolas Jackson both scored, another Aston Villa new boy, Zion Suzuki, deserved as much credit as anyone for their first Premier League win of the season at struggling Tottenham.The Japan goalkeeper made the move to Villa from Italian side Parma for a fee in the region of £30m in August.And his performance against Spurs suggests he is more than capable of filling the very big boots vacated by the departure of Argentina number one - and fan favourite -
  
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• 'A thin squad but they still have quality' - Murphy

  20-09-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]When David Moyes returned for a second spell in charge of Everton in January 2025, the Toffees were 16th, one point clear of the relegation zone.He has had to cope with rising expectations but was quick to point to the club's progress since he came back."I heard a lot of things [said] that last year was not so good and I thought 'my goodness, I don't know what the people are talking or writing about because it's absolute baloney'."It was fantastic what we did and we came so close t
  
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• Spurs have overpaid for every player - Cole

  20-09-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Chelsea and England midfielder Joe Cole questioned Tottenham's transfer business after their spend of about £302m.After Sandro Tonali, £85m went on bringing in Mateus Fernandes from West Ham. The Portuguese midfielder was subbed at half-time and Roberto de Zerbi said he "didn't like" Fernandes' performance, while £75m was spent on Savio from Manchester City.Omar Marmoush will cost £60m once his loan becomes permanent, but Spurs need their big-money bu
  
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• 'Keep our feet on the ground' - Lampard

  20-09-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hear'Say were top of the pops; a mobile phone game called 'Snake' was all the rage and Tony Blair was Prime Minister.Wind the clock back to April 2001 and things looked rather different.It was also the last time Coventry City tasted victory in English football's top flight.That came courtesy of a 1-0 win over Sunderland - John Hartson heading in the winner for Gordon Strachan's side in front of 20,946 fans at Highfield Road.Much has happened in the life of Coventry since that momen
  
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• Technical errors and no tenacity

  20-09-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Since taking charge in 2019, Mikel Arteta has made a point of reiterating how much he values physicality and the demands he puts on his side to win duels.But against Brighton, Arsenal were dominated all over the pitch and lost challenges which they would usually be expected to win.Arteta said he was "extremely disappointed" as his side were "very far" from doing the basics he expected, with uncertainty in defence, a loss of midfield control and lack of attacking creativity.Asked wh
  
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• Napoli director Manna on Anguissa: ‘If we don’t find an arrangement, no problems separating’

  20-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli director Manna on Anguissa: ‘If we don’t find an arrangement, no problems separating’Giovanni Manna has confirmed Napoli tracked Franco Mastantuono but decided Real Madrid’s terms made a deal unworkable, while leaving open the possibility of an amicable parting with Frank Anguissa.With quotes courtesy of Il Napolista, the sporting director spoke to DAZN before the clash with Fiorentina.Follow all the action from the match, and the rest of today’s fixtures, on
  
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• How to watch Bournemouth vs Liverpool today – TV and Live Streaming Details

  20-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How to watch Bournemouth vs Liverpool today – TV and Live Streaming DetailsBournemouth vs Liverpool: Iraola Faces Emotional Vitality ReturnFootball has a habit of serving up neat little storylines, and this one barely needs dressing up. Andoni Iraola heads back to Bournemouth this afternoon, back to the ground where he built something meaningful, back to the club he guided into Europe, and back to a crowd that should still have a fair bit of affection for him. Sentiment, though, only lasts
  
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• Atletico Madrid star breaks silence on Barcelona’s failed pursuit of Julian Alvarez

  20-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid star breaks silence on Barcelona’s failed pursuit of Julian AlvarezBack during the summer transfer window, one of the most talked-about transfer sagas was the one involving Julian Alvarez, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.What started out as interest from the Catalan club eventually developed into one of the ugliest sagas that defined the summer window.However, inside the Atletico Madrid dressing room, Marc Pubill insists the situation was treated far more calmly.Pubill opens
  
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• Auxerre only Ligue 1 side to make Anthony Martial approach

  20-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Auxerre only Ligue 1 side to make Anthony Martial approachAnthony Martial’s (30) future is expected to be decided next week, L’Équipe understands. The Frenchman will not be making the move to Ligue 1, however. The publication understands that the former Manchester United forward was offered to several Ligue 1 clubs over the summer. The former France international is currently a free agent. His last stint came in Mexico with CF Monterrey. Laurent Koscielny has already confirmed
  
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• Alexis Mac Allister Has Rediscovered His Best Form Under Andoni Iraola

  20-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexis Mac Allister Has Rediscovered His Best Form Under Andoni IraolaAlexis Mac Allister had a slightly disappointing 2025/26 season. After helping Liverpool to the Premier League title the previous year, his performances led some fans to question the midfielder. Had Mac Allister lost his legs, or was there something deeper behind his struggles?However, under new management, Mac Allister has once again become a key player in Liverpool’s midfield. He has featured in all four Premier League
  
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• Samuel's 14-year Spartans tenure ends after misconduct probe

  20-09-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dougie Samuel, the longest serving manager in Scottish senior football, has left his post as Spartans manager after 14 years following "allegations of misconduct".Earlier in September, it was announced that the 59-year-old would be taking a period of "extended leave" from the League 2 club, with sporting director Mixu Paatelainen assisting the remaining staff in his absence.And now the Edinburgh outfit have confirmed that Samuel has left the club after an "independent investigation"."Out of resp
  
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• PSG duo Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia make their Ballon d’Or picks

  20-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG duo Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia make their Ballon d’Or picksThe race for the Ballon d’Or is hotting up, with the ceremony set to take place in London on 26th October. Ousmane Dembélé is the current holder of the prestigious individual prize, and the Frenchman, in an interview alongside Khvicha Kvaratskhelia with Ligue 1 Plus,evoked this year’s race. Paris Saint-Germain have a record nine nominees for this year’s prize. Demb&ea
  
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• Lecce look to end 7-year wait for a goal against Milan at San Siro

  20-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lecce look to end 7-year wait for a goal against Milan at San SiroLecce arrive at San Siro carrying a statistical curse that stretches back almost seven years.According to Milannews24, their last goal against the Rossoneri at the historic ground came on 21 October 2019, when Marco Calderoni’s left-footed strike in the 92nd minute rescued a 2-2 draw in Stefano Pioli’s first match as Milan coach. Nothing since.SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 17: Eusebio Di Francesco, Head Coach of US Lecce
  
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• Atletico Madrid star sends defiant warning to Real Madrid: ‘Should they be scared? Definitely’

  20-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid star sends defiant warning to Real Madrid: ‘Should they be scared? Definitely’Real Madrid are set to make the trip to the Metropolitano to face Atletico Madrid in La Liga and hopefully secure a victory in what has been a difficult hunting ground.Los Blancos have won just once in their last seven visits to the ground, and Jose Mourinho will be keen to set that record straight.Madrid will walk into the Metropolitano facing an Atletico Madrid side in a confident mood, an
  
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• Premier League legend claims Liverpool right to keep star

  20-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League legend claims Liverpool right to keep starCody Gakpo and Bradley Barcola give Liverpool fresh edge in Premier League raceThere are summers when a club reshapes itself by spending heavily, and there are summers when wisdom lies in holding firm. Liverpool have managed both. In keeping Cody Gakpo and bringing in Bradley Barcola, they have strengthened the attack in two different ways, one through continuity, the other through ambition.Gakpo attracted major interest during the window,
  
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• Impressive Swansea aiming to maintain good feeling

  20-09-2026 11:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool coach Vitor Matos left Portuguese side Maritimo to take charge at Swansea last November[Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos has made it apparent during 10 months as Swansea City's head coach that he is not interested in discussing the Championship table.Whether at the start of a season, the middle or the even the end, Matos has continually batted away media questions about where his team are in the league.He has claimed at times that he does not know Swansea's position –
  
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• Exeter pay tribute to former coach and keeper Miller

  20-09-2026 11:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exeter's Jack Fitzwater laid a goalkeeper's shirt bearing Kevin Miller's name on the pitch before the match [Shutterstock]Exeter City manager Matt Taylor said he admired the way his side played in the aftermath of the death of Kevin Miller.The former Exeter City goalkeeper passed away earlier this week aged 57.Miller played more than 200 games for the Grecians and is regarded as one of the club's best-ever goalkeepers.He had been part of Exeter's coaching staff until June this year and worked wi
  
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• Cleverley hails mentality as Argyle go third

  20-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Cleverley has seen Plymouth Argyle win four and lose two of their seven League One games this season [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley hailed the mentality of his side after their 4-2 win at Blackpool.Argyle's third successive League One win moved them up to third in the table after seven games, two points behind leaders Bradford City.The Pilgrims came from a goal down to lead 3-1 before Jerry Yates pulled a goal back for the hosts.But Bim Pepple scored late on to secure
  
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