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• Williams handball against Spurs was conclusive - Webb

  15-09-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest's Neco Williams insisted that the ball had not come off his arm before it went into the goal [Getty Images]Referees' chief Howard Webb has insisted there was "conclusive" evidence to disallow Nottingham Forest's goal against Tottenham Hotspur for handball by Neco Williams.The Forest defender bundled the ball home in the 67th minute but video assistant referee Peter Bankes stepped in to rule out the goal for accidental handball.It was a controversial incident with Williams and F
  
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• Official: Inter confirm Stones injury as ex-Man City star faces weeks out

  17-09-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Inter confirm Stones injury as ex-Man City star faces weeks outInter confirm that John Stones has sustained a muscle strain in the flexor muscles of his left thigh which, according to Italian sources, will sideline the Englishman for nearly one month.Inter provided an official injury update on their defender Stones on Thursday morning.Stones injury: Official Inter updateMILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: John Stones of Internazionale looks on during the Serie A match between FC Internazio
  
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• Sunderland 1-0 AZ Alkmaar - the fans' verdict

  17-09-2026 13:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views after Sunderland beat AZ Alkmaar 1-0 in the Europa League. Here are some of your comments:John: Delighted for the lads but got to say the obvious, we desperately need goalscorers. We put in the effort but not getting the end result of a few goals. But hey, who would have thought we would be here just a few seasons ago?Ian: What a night for the team, the fans and the city! AZ are top of their division for a reason but Sunderland deserved the win.Wilf: Wh
  
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• The celebration was for myself - Szoboszlai

  17-09-2026 13:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai has insisted that his celebration after scoring a stunning goal against Tottenham on Wednesday was for himself.No Premier League player has scored more goals from outside the box (13) in all competitions than Szoboszlai since he signed for Liverpool in July 2023.The Liverpool midfielder scored a screamer at Anfield to wrap up the win for Andoni Iraola's side in the Carabao Cup and celebrated by pointing his hand to his ear.Asked if he was trying to ma
  
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• 'Our ambition is clear' - have your say on ownership news

  17-09-2026 13:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Chelsea ownership has released a statement looking to the future after the news that chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter have sold their stakes in the club to majority owner Clearlake Capital broke on Wednesday.It means Clearlake - led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano - have now acquired full control of the club.Boehly, Walter and Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss each had a 12.8% stake, with Clearlake previously owning 61.5% of the Blues.The statemen
  
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• Monaco plan to sell former Gunner with sell-on clause in January

  17-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco plan to sell former Gunner with sell-on clause in JanuaryAS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro has confirmed that their primary plan for the January transfer window is to sell Folarin Balogun, allowing them to hold onto their other in-demand players.Photo by Luke Hales/Getty ImagesFolarin Balogun was on the verge of joining Everton in the summer transfer window, but the move ended up breaking down, and the former Arsenal striker will now stay with AS Monaco for at least the first half of the 2026/27
  
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• The Dominik Szoboszlai dilemma that Liverpool must solve

  17-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s midfield have veered from the maligned to the magnificent. Some of the issues in Andoni Iraola’s start to life at Anfield have come in the centre of the park, but some of the highlights have been provided by the men deployed there. Dominik Szoboszlai added to his compendium of glorious goals on Wednesday, a half-volley from 30 yards against Tottenham. “I was thinking, ‘why not?’” he said, with a certain understatement. “So I just took a shot
  
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• Conte’s stance revealed amid Juventus, Milan and Man Utd speculation

  17-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conte’s stance revealed amid Juventus, Milan and Man Utd speculationAntonio Conte is waiting for the right project and reportedly rejected approaches from Al-Ahli and Fenerbahce, amid rumours of interest from Juventus, Milan, and Manchester United.Conte is still without a club after leaving Napoli at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 24: Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach greets his supporters after the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Udinese Calcio at Stadio
  
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• Barcelona reject British company as financial sponsors due to Luis Figo – report

  17-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona reject British company as financial sponsors due to Luis Figo – reportAccording to Catalunya Radio, FC Barcelona have turned down Revolut as their prospective financial sponsor, due to the British Fintech company’s association with Luis Figo.The Catalan giants are on the lookout for a new financial sponsor. ‘CaixaBank’ held that position for many years, but its contract with the La Liga champions expired more than a year ago and has not yet been renewed, althoug
  
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• “It’s crazy” – Liverpool youngster reflects on latest opportunities

  17-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “It’s crazy” – Liverpool youngster reflects on latest opportunitiesLewis Koumas Driven by Liverpool Hunger After Tottenham DisplayLewis Koumas has made his point quickly this season. Four first-team appearances, a Player of the Match display in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup third-round win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, and a growing sense that Andoni Iraola trusts him.That matters. At Liverpool, academy players do not get chances out of charity. They get them because
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur linked with surprise move for 33-year-old forward

  17-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur linked with surprise move for 33-year-old forwardTottenham Transfer News: Mauro Icardi Emerges as Roberto De Zerbi Option After Lazio Talks StallTottenham are being linked with a fresh move in the striker market, with Calciomercato reporting that Mauro Icardi has emerged as a possible option after his route to Lazio appears to have cooled.The Argentine forward, now 33, is currently without a club following the end of his four-year spell at Galatasaray. That situation has natura
  
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• Carrick needs Man Utd's players to step up

  17-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It was typical of Michael Carrick that when it was put to him in the aftermath of Manchester United's latest defeat in what has become a torrid start to the season, he should turn the narrative around so the responsibility for the 3-2 loss to Brighton fell on him."No, listen, the team's on me," he said. "When we win, people say I'm doing a good job, so if we don't win or don't get results, then a lot of it's on me. I accept that. I'm not hiding away from any of that."There is no se
  
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• Jürgen Klopp’s full 44-player Germany National Team squad

  17-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp’s full 44-player Germany National Team squadJürgen Klopp has officially named his first Germany squad, selecting an extraordinary 44 players for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against the Netherlands, Greece and Serbia.The new Bundestrainer has divided his enormous selection into two groups. An initial 24-man squad will assemble ahead of the matches against the Netherlands and Greece, while another 20 players will join before Germany face Serbia and Greece
  
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• Confirmed: Two Barcelona players in Germany squad for UEFA Nations League fixtures

  17-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Two Barcelona players in Germany squad for UEFA Nations League fixturesThe first international break of the 2026/27 is almost upon us and it promises to be an unusual one, with FIFA introducing a three-week window during which national teams will play four games in a row. For the European nations, those fixtures come in the UEFA Nations League, and new Germany head coach Jurgen Klopp has responded in equally unusual fashion by naming a total of 44 players.Indeed, Klopp has divided his
  
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• Garnacho overlooked again as Emery admits others ahead of him

  17-09-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Alejandro Garnacho is down Aston Villa's pecking order as he battles to make an impression. The winger was an unused substitute in Wednesday's 3-1 Carabao Cup win at Coventry, the third successive game he has been left on the bench. The 22-year-old has played just 31 minutes in three substitute appearances since his loan move from Chelsea and is being kept out by George Hemmings. Villa hold a conditional obligation to buy Garnacho for about £42.5m, believed to be tied to appe
  
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• Baur given first Germany call as Klopp scours for new talent

  17-09-2026 12:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic midfielder Mika Baur has been called up to Germany's senior squad for the first time as new head coach Jurgen Klopp unveiled an unprecedented 44-man squad for upcoming Nations League matches.The 22-year-old, who has already played for his country at youth level up to under-21s and joined the Scottish champions from Paderborn this summer, is one of 16 players to be handed their first call-ups by the former Liverpool manager.Teams are restricted to naming 20 outfield players and three goalk
  
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• 'The result of an awful lot of hard work over last 125 years'

  17-09-2026 12:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club historian Neil Vacher first went to watch Bournemouth in 1963 and has been discussing how the club has transformed, what playing in Europe means and the various roles he has held over the years - from PA announcer to club secretary. He told BBC Radio Solent: "It's quite some story isn't it? If you tried to write it, people would say 'no this couldn't happen, you're in the realms of fantasy' - but it has happened and it is absolutely amazing."I think it's fair to say it's the result of an aw
  
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• Lampard on Amenda, momentum and Forest

  17-09-2026 12:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coventry boss Frank Lampard has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground (kick-off 17:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Swiss defender Aurele Amenda is likely to be unavailable for Saturday's game after picking up a calf injury during the Carabao Cup loss to Aston Villa. "He will be scanned over the next 24 hours or so," said Lampard, who added that it is a blow as Amenda is a good player who makes an impa
  
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• Roma and Inter transfer spending compared as big Serie A clash looms

  17-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma and Inter transfer spending compared as big Serie A clash loomsLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma have spent slightly more than Cristian Chivu’s Inter over the last two years as Giallorossi and Nerazzurri prepare for Saturday’s big game at the Stadio Olimpico.Inter and Roma are the only Serie A clubs that have won all four of their opening league games this season.On Saturday, they’ll meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome in the big match
  
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• Real Madrid midfield duo leave last season’s controversy behind them

  17-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfield duo leave last season’s controversy behind themPeace has returned to the Real Madrid dressing room. One of the biggest conflicts within the squad, and arguably the most serious of all, now appears to be a thing of the past.Ineed, as reported by MARCA, Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde have put their differences behind them, providing a clear sign of that during the match against Elche.The Frenchman and the Uruguayan were involved in one of the most serious argu
  
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• 🚨 Morocco: Mohamed Ouahbi's squad, with some new faces!

  17-09-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Morocco: Mohamed Ouahbi's squad, with some new faces!With some new faces!Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has just unveiled this Thursday at midday his list of players called up for the September-October international break.It is the first post-World Cup call-up list, featuring Achraf Hakimi despite his recent injury at PSG, as well as some new faces such as Soufiane El Faouzi, Ali Maamar, Yassir Zabiri and Tawfik Bentayeb, all selected for the first time.Brahim Díaz and Ismael Saib
  
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• Maxim De Cuyper’s strong start to the season with Brighton is good new for Belgium

  17-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maxim De Cuyper’s strong start to the season with Brighton is good new for BelgiumMaxim De Cuyper has been in fantastic form to start the season with Brighton. The 25-year-old has begun his second season in England with three goals and three assists in seven games, already matching his assist numbers from last season and adding one more goal. With Mark van Bommel set to announce his first Belgian squad this weekend, it is now time for De Cuyper to become a regular start for the national te
  
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• 'It will be a tricky game' - Maresca on Norwich test

  17-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca says he expects a "tricky game" against Championship side Norwich City in the Carabao Cup on Thursday evening, and has hinted at rotating his starting XI."We prepare all the games trying to win and trying to compete to win the competition," he said. "Then, at the end, we see if we are able to win or not."For sure, the game will be a tricky game because the one-off games are the difficult ones. We are going to try to win the game and then we will se
  
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• 'We have to own it' - Blades boss Wilder on Cup exit

  17-09-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United did not follow the gameplan in Wednesday night's Carabao Cup defeat by Fleetwood Town, according to boss Chris Wilder.The League Two side upset their Championship opponents with a 1-0 third-round win to earn a last-16 tie at home to Premier League champions Arsenal."The first 10 minutes of the second half we went off plan and just thought the game would come to us," Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield."The goal was horrendous from our point of view with the amount of mistakes we mad
  
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• Winless ADO Den Haag bring in former Sevilla winger in bid to turn season around

  17-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Winless ADO Den Haag bring in former Sevilla winger in bid to turn season aroundADO Den Haag have announced the signing of Spanish winger Alex Pozo. The 27-year-old has signed a deal with the Eredivisie side until 2028, with an option to increase this by a season. ADO Den Haag have yet to win on their return to the Eredivisie so it is not surprising that they have still been looking at potential free agents to strengthen the squad. Pozo began his career in Sevilla, coming through the sides acade
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo offered chance to cash in as Saudi Pro League unveils new streaming model

  17-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A fresh scheme launched by the Saudi Pro League will give stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo the opportunity to turn their social media popularity into revenue.Under the initiative, players and content creators will be able to share links to individual Pro League matches or game bundles on their channels and claim a share of the income generated.That could prove highly lucrative for Ronaldo should he opt to participate, given his audience of over one billion followers across social platforms. The P
  
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• Valakari? Lennon? McGlynn? - fans on next Hibs manager

  17-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked if Hibs were right to axe David Gray - and who should replace him in the hotseat.Here are some of your comments: Claire: Very sad day for Hibs. It's about time the players took some responsibility.Dylan: 1. Simo Valakari is top option from here. 2. Gary Caldwell. 3. Would also look at Marvin Bartley. What he has done with limits at Stenny this season, he could excel at Hibs.Scott: Gray will forever be a legend for Hibs and we all love him for what he has done for the club. None of
  
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• Journalist provides update on Florian Wirtz’s future at Liverpool

  17-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist provides update on Florian Wirtz’s future at LiverpoolWirtz interest needs to be kept in perspectiveFor Bayern Munich, Florian Wirtz represents both an opportunity they once pursued and a reminder that even carefully laid transfer plans can end in disappointment. That history makes fresh speculation easy to generate. It does not, on its own, make a transfer any more likely.Writing in his Bayern Insider round-up for cfbayerninsider.com, Christian Falk has rejected suggestions tha
  
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• Report: Manchester United star currently set for 2027 exit

  17-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United star currently set for 2027 exitJJ Gabriel Exit Twist Raises Fresh Questions for Manchester United as Real Madrid CircleManchester United have been jolted by a development that could come to define the wider debate around youth planning at Old Trafford. According to Daily Mail, Real Madrid are pushing hard to sign JJ Gabriel, with Barcelona also firmly in the picture, after the teenager’s camp made a shock request to leave the club.For United, this is about far mo
  
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• FEATURE | Bundesliga Matchday 5: The Top 5 Standout Performers

  17-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Bundesliga Matchday 5: The Top 5 Standout Performers2. Bundesliga’s Matchday 5 wasn’t about high-scoring chaos, but direct, punishment-heavy transition football. Clean sheets, lethal counter-attacks, and absolute tactical control from deep defined the weekend. These five players set the pace:Emmanuel Iyoha (Magdeburg)Iyoha put on a sensational attacking display in Magdeburg’s emphatic 3–0 home victory over Kaiserslautern. Operating with explosive pace down the f
  
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