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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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• 'Nights like that are why I play football' - Savage

  16-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlie Savage has made more than 150 appearances for Reading [Getty Images]Reading midfielder Charlie Savage felt that despite Tuesday's defeat by Brentford in the Carabao Cup, the occasion and atmosphere made for a memorable and special night at the SCL Stadium. The Royals lost 2-1 to their Premier League opponents but were frustrated after having a goal ruled out for a high foot, a call that head coach Leam Richardson labelled one of the worst he has seen.Brentford took an early lead through
  
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• Leeds appeal second goal against Newcastle

  16-09-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Leeds United have submitted an appeal in relation to their second goal in Monday night's 4-1 victory over Newcastle. In the 34th minute, Whites' striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin thought he had headed in from a James Justin cross to put Leeds 2-0 up, but Jayden Bogle was later awarded the goal having been adjudged to have had the final touch. Calvert-Lewin, who went on to score the third goal in added time at the end of the first half, looked dumbfounded when he was later informed by t
  
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• Gavi Faces Fierce Barcelona Midfield Competition After Injury

  16-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gavi Faces Fierce Barcelona Midfield Competition After InjuryLeadHansi Flick addressed Gavi’s lack of playing time at a press conference on Tuesday, according to Barça Blaugranes. The midfielder started the season opener away to Elche but suffered a minor knee injury that kept him out of the following two games. Since returning to the squad, he has played seven minutes.Barcelona have considerable competition for midfield minutes. Rodri has quickly earned a starting spot, while Pedri
  
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• Rams keeper Zetterstrom out with knee injury

  16-09-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jacob Widell Zetterstrom is in his third season with Derby County [Getty Images]Derby County goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom has suffered a knee injury that could keep him out for up to two months.The 28-year-old was hurt in the second half of Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Birmingham City, but continued to play on despite initially looking as if he would be forced to leave the pitch.While he saw out the Championship match, Zetterstrom has now had to withdraw from the Sweden squad for the four upc
  
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• Donnarumma calls on Italy supporters after ‘heartbreaking’ summer with no World Cup

  16-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donnarumma calls on Italy supporters after ‘heartbreaking’ summer with no World CupGianluigi Donnarumma has rallied the Italy supporters, calling on them to help the Azzurri into a new era under Roberto Mancini after a ‘heartbreaking’ summer that left the squad watching the 2026 World Cup from home: ‘Together, we have to rewrite our history’.Donnarumma on Italy expectations and ‘heartbreaking’ summerThe Manchester City stopper and Italy national te
  
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• Barcelona expect Camp Nou capacity to increase to 70,000-72,000 in early 2027 – report

  16-09-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona expect Camp Nou capacity to increase to 70,000-72,000 in early 2027 – reportBarcelona are preparing for another major step in Spotify Camp Nou redevelopment, with the club expecting the stadium’s permitted capacity to rise to between 70,000 and 72,000 spectators in the early months of 2027.According to RAC1 (h/t COPA), the increase forms part of the ongoing redevelopment of the iconic stadium, which is gradually returning to life after a prolonged period of construction wor
  
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• Ansu Fati still unavailable for Monaco, Folarin Balogun could return

  16-09-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ansu Fati still unavailable for Monaco, Folarin Balogun could returnAnsu Fati will not make his first appearance for AS Monaco this season against RC Lens on Friday night. Filipe Luís has confirmed that the Spaniard will, however, be fit to return after the international break. Fati is one of several absentees for the Principality club’s fixture against Les Sang et Or. Mamadou Coulibaly is also out, and his absence is more medium-term. There are three other absences this week: Jorda
  
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• York sign half-back Hunter from Thunder

  16-09-2026 14:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cody Hunter scored five tries in 20 appearances for York Knights in 2026 [SWPIX.COM]York Knights have signed Newcastle Thunder half-back Cody Hunter on a two-year deal after a successful loan spell.The 24-year-old Australian joined the Thunder from Queensland Cup side Sunshine Coast Falcons last winter.He scored 10 tries in 11 appearances for the Championship side at the start of the campaign before joining the Knights on loan in April."He's still a relatively young player and he's got his best
  
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• Fans enthused by Pocognoli's 'adventurous & exciting' squad picks

  16-09-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views after new Scotland head coach Sebastian Pocognoli named his first squad before his opening games in the Nations League.Here's what some of you said:Gordon: I like the squad. A bit adventurous but good to see Oli McBurnie in and Robbie Ure also. Luis Binks can't be bad being captain of Brondby. Looking forward to seeing this team, Steve Clarke teams weren't very adventurous.Keef: No James Penrice is a mistake. As good as Kieran Tierney is/was I don't think he has the
  
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• Man City case guilty of ‘incredible delay’ on two-year anniversary of hearing, says barrister

  16-09-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leading sports barrister Nick De Marco has highlighted the “most incredible delay” in reaching an outcome in the key Manchester City legal case.Wednesday marks two years to the day since an independent commission hearing began to examine more than 100 charges laid against City by the Premier League in relation to alleged breaches of its financial rules.The charges were first laid in February 2023, with the Premier League’s investigation having begun in 2018, but still no outcom
  
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• Real Madrid star emerges as Arsenal alternative after Vinicius Junior snub

  16-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star emerges as Arsenal alternative after Vinicius Junior snubThere is a chance that Real Madrid finally make a winter signing when the transfer window re-opens in January, having failed to bring anyone in mid-season since 2019. However, it’s more likely that one or two players, with a couple of attacking options have been identified as candidates to move on.Endrick is due to have his situation re-assessed in the lead-up to January, and if he continues to play few minutes, he&r
  
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• 🏆 Europa League is BACK! Juve and Milan, your turn now: reboot here? 🤔

  16-09-2026 14:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 Europa League is BACK! Juve and Milan, your turn now: reboot here? 🤔New stars, new teams, and maybe—who knows—even an outsider breaking the dominance of England and Spain. The curtain rises on the Europa League, which this year will feature two giants of our league such as Juve and Milan, among the most prestigious names in the competition. Together, the Italian duo boast a total of 15 European trophies. Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootbal
  
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• Ipswich boss praises Arsenal & Max Dowman

  16-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich boss praises Arsenal & Max DowmanIpswich Town boss Gary O’Neil was gracious in defeat on Tuesday night, heaping praise on Arsenal and young star Max Dowman in his post-match press conference.Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty ImagesArsenal breezed to a 4-2 win over Ipswich Town in the League Cup on Tuesday night, with two goals for the hosts in the final half-hour of the match making the contest look closer than it really was.But despite watching his team largely played off the p
  
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• Can United resolve their two big problems?

  16-09-2026 13:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]If Dundee United were given an early-season report card it would read - could do better.It has been a mediocre start to the campaign having taken five points from their opening half dozen games.It is far too early for alarms bells, but United might want to avoid casting a glance at the Premiership table as their position worsened - without kicking a ball - following Tuesday night's fixtures.Victories for Aberdeen and Falkirk moved them above United, who drop to 11th, while bottom club Kilma
  
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• Reading 1-2 Brentord - the fans' verdict

  16-09-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Brentford's 2-1 Carabao Cup third round win at League One Reading on Tuesday.Here are some of your comments:Ian: The Bees seem to be scraping results at the moment (three Premier League leads ending in draws and a 2-1 win over Reading), however, it is easy to be critical. I do not think they have 'hit the boards running' but with matches coming up against some of the so called 'big guns', it may spark them into action!Douglas: Every Brentford support
  
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• Former Manchester City star praises rival boss around Spain move

  16-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester City star praises rival boss around Spain moveRodri to Barcelona: Why Barça Beat Real Madrid in Battle for Midfield LeaderRodri’s move to Barcelona already feels like one of the defining transfer stories of the summer, a deal with consequence, prestige and just enough edge to stir the old rivalry back into life. According to MUNDO DEPORTIVO, the Spain midfielder weighed up interest from both Barcelona and Real Madrid before opting for the Catalan club, and his expl
  
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• Real Madrid already have a roadmap planned for exit-bound Manchester United prodigy

  16-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid already have a roadmap planned for exit-bound Manchester United prodigyAccording to ESPN, Real Madrid have already mapped out what they want Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel to do if they manage to bring him to Spain.The plan is for Gabriel to begin his Real Madrid career with Castilla, giving the highly rated teenager a pathway into senior football while allowing the club to manage his development away from the immediate pressure of the first team.Gabriel and his representativ
  
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• Maresca on Doku, VAR controversy and awaiting apology

  16-09-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Carabao Cup third round game against Norwich City at Etihad Stadium (kick-off 19:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Maresca confirmed winger Jeremy Doku "is quite close" to a return from injury, which they "are happy" about.On Erling Haaland's controversial goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday: "To talk about one moment after that game when we played for 70, 75 minutes with
  
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• Andoni Iraola told how much it will cost for Mo Salah's successor

  16-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola told how much it will cost for Mo Salah's successorMohamed Salah has been Liverpool's best player over the last few years. So, the fact that he's now packed his bags and has exited Anfield means that a new era is on its way to L4.At the moment, Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak seem to be picking up most of the slack with both players finally getting back to their best.Indeed, others such as Victor Munoz and even some of Andoni Iraola's midfielders have chipped in with a goal here and
  
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• Arsenal’s Max Dowman breaks another record amid Arteta praise

  16-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s Max Dowman breaks another record amid Arteta praiseMax Dowman broke another record by scoring a brace for Arsenal against Ipswich Town on Tuesday night, and he impressed Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesBy scoring two goals against Ipswich Town on Tuesday, Arsenal youngster Max Dowman became the youngest player ever to score a brace for a Premier League club in any competition.Wayne Rooney was the only other 16-year-old ever to score a brace for a
  
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• Andoni Iraola sends clear transfer window message as Liverpool beat Spurs

  16-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola sends clear transfer window message as Liverpool beat SpursAndoni Iraola Sends Clear Liverpool Transfer Message as January Plans Put on HoldAndoni Iraola has made Liverpool’s immediate priority perfectly clear. Forget transfer chatter, forget the noise around January, and forget the temptation to diagnose every issue through the market. His focus is on the players already in the building, and on getting more from them.Speaking about Liverpool’s current situation, Iraola
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face Racing Santander | La Liga MD 6

  16-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face Racing Santander | La Liga MD 6FC Barcelona are back in action later tonight at the Spotify Camp Nou as they host newly-promoted La Liga side Racing Santander in a Matchday 6 fixture.This will be the Blaugrana’s penultimate fixture before the three-week international break set to kick off later this month and Hansi Flick & co. will be intent on extending their winning streak to seven games against the Cantabrian side.Ahead of the game, the Bar&cc
  
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• When is the EFL Cup fourth round draw?

  16-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City are the defending EFL Cup champions [Getty Images]The fourth round draw for the 2026-27 Carabao Cup will take place on Wednesday, 16 September following the conclusion of Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion's third-round fixture (kick-off 20:00 BST).The draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.Two weeks of third round matches - starting on Tuesday, 8 September - will whittle the number of teams down to 16, with the final match being played on Thursday, 17 September
  
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• Barcelona turned down opportunity to sign Real Madrid summer arrival over €25m asking price

  16-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona turned down opportunity to sign Real Madrid summer arrival over €25m asking priceCarlos Espi has become one of Real Madrid’s most talked-about young players, but Cadena SER has revealed that the striker could have ended up at Barcelona instead.As per the outlet, Espi’s agent offered the forward to Barça during the summer transfer window. Barcelona recognised his quality, but the club ultimately decided against pursuing the deal because they did not want to
  
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• Refereeing selections confirmed for Serie A week 5 including Roma vs. Inter

  16-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Refereeing selections confirmed for Serie A week 5 including Roma vs. InterThe full selection of referees, assistants, fourth officials and VARs have been announced for the upcoming fifth round of Serie A fixtures, which features an early title-swaying match-up between Roma and Inter, the two sides with their 100% Serie A win records still intact.Roma and Inter will face off at the Stadio Olimpico at 17.00 BST on Saturday evening and will be officiated by Davide Massa.There is another high-profi
  
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• Enzo Maresca laments focus on Erling Haaland’s controversial Manchester derby goal as ‘quite poor’

  16-09-2026 13:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has described the focus on Erling Haaland’s controversial winner in last weekend’s Manchester derby as “quite poor” after his side put in an “unbelievable” performance.City were down to 10 men after an early red card for Phil Foden, who was sent off for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes, but more of the attention post-game was on Haaland’s winner as they held on for a 1-0 result.Refereeing body Pro Ref later admitted there
  
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• Maresca criticises focus on controversial winner

  16-09-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca was part of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City before returning as manager [Getty Images]Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's performance at Manchester United on Sunday. Haaland's goal on the hour mark, which was awarded after the virtual assistant referee ruled in City's favour, secured a 1-0 Premier League victory despite the visitors playing the majority of
  
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• Tottenham handed another £120m capital boost from Lewis family after spending spree

  16-09-2026 13:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur have received a further £120m in capital from the Lewis family, it is understood.The latest funds bring the total invested by the family over the past 12 months to around £320m, following a £100m injection earlier this summer. The family run Spurs’ majority owner, Enic.Their influence over key decisions at the club has expanded since Daniel Levy stepped down as executive chairman last September.The investment made during the summer increased the Lewis fa
  
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• Journalist warns Real Madrid superstar could be dropped as summer signing emerges as serious alternative

  16-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist warns Real Madrid superstar could be dropped as summer signing emerges as serious alternativeVinicius Jr.’s slow start to the 2026/27 season could have consequences at Real Madrid, with Yan Diomande now emerging as a genuine alternative to the Brazilian winger.According to a major revelation from Cadena SER, Diomande’s recent performances have opened the door to a possible change if Vinicius cannot rediscover his best level in the coming matches.The issue became more notic
  
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