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• Wycombe sack boss Duff after winless start

  08-09-2026 11:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wycombe Wanderers have sacked Michael Duff as manager following a five-game winless start to the new League One season.First-team coach Alex Morris has also left the club in the wake of the Buckinghamshire side having picked up just three points out of a possible 15.The former Cheltenham Town, Barnsley, Swansea City and Huddersfield boss had been in charge almost a year after replacing Michael Dodds on 18 September 2025, having made a similarly poor start to last season.Wycombe recovered to fini
  
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• 'This is the Liverpool we want to see'

  10-09-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Liverpool's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in their opening Champions League game.Here are some of your comments:Paul: By far the best game we have played for months. What was most impressive was the attitude of the team. Atletico Madrid were impressive and we managed to overcome them with a mixture of skill and intensity, and as for entertainment, both teams provided an endless amount over the 90 minutes. Classic Anfield tie.Kate: This is the Liverpoo
  
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• Lazio still exploring free market: Icardi and Bissouma among names

  10-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio still exploring free market: Icardi and Bissouma among namesLazio are continuing to evaluate the free-agent market following the close of the summer transfer window, with former Inter striker Mauro Icardi and ex-Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma under consideration.Having secured Portuguese defender Diogo Leite on a free transfer, the Biancocelesti still have two open slots in their official Serie A squad list following the omission of Patric and Luca Pellegrini.According to Corriere dell
  
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• Iker Casillas makes surprising Real Madrid claim about Thibaut Courtois: “It’s a Bad Thing”

  10-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iker Casillas makes surprising Real Madrid claim about Thibaut Courtois: “It’s a Bad Thing”Real Madrid have made a productive start to the season, winning four of their opening five matches across all competitions. The latest victory came earlier this week in the Champions League, with Jose Mourinho’s side edging past Inter Milan by a 2-1 scoreline – and it was far from a comfortable evening at the Bernabeu for the 15-time champions.Real Madrid missed a number of ch
  
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• Arsenal talent scores ‘world class’ goal in Youth League win over Napoli

  10-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal talent scores ‘world class’ goal in Youth League win over NapoliThe Arsenal u19s handed out two academy debuts in Wednesday’s match against Napoli, but it was 14-year-old Luis Munoz’s world-class finish that stole the headlines.Photo by Cameron Howard/Getty ImagesThe big news ahead of the Arsenal u19s’ UEFA Youth League opener against Napoli was that new signing Axel Donczew was in the starting lineup, with fellow summer addition Igor Tyjon on the bench.Donc
  
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• Charlton boss Nathan Jones accuses official of looking at him ‘like I’d volleyed his cat’

  10-09-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton manager Nathan Jones accused an assistant referee of looking at him "like I’d volleyed his cat" as he delivered a second scathing critique of officials in a matter of days.Tyreece Campbell’s first-half goal against QPR on Wednesday was disallowed after assistant referee Bhupinder Gill flagged the Jamaica striker offside.The decision proved crucial as the Sky Bet Championship London derby at The Valley ended 0-0."They were giving offsides willy-nilly, we had one offside which
  
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• Deco confirms plans to renew Barcelona captain’s contract, expresses shock at Ballon d’Or snub: ‘A global scandal’

  10-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco confirms plans to renew Barcelona captain’s contract, expresses shock at Ballon d’Or snub: ‘A global scandal’Speaking in an interview with RAC1 (h/t SPORT), FC Barcelona sporting director Deco has hailed the brilliant start to the season made by club captain Raphinha.At the same time, the former Portuguese international also confirmed that the club intend to renew their captain’s current contract.Raphinha has made a blistering start to the campaign, already bag
  
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• Deco ends the Julián saga: Barça didn't tell him to ask to leave

  10-09-2026 12:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco ends the Julián saga: Barça didn't tell him to ask to leaveFC Barcelona sporting director Deco has spoken on RAC1 to put an end to the speculation surrounding Julián Álvarez. The Barça executive made it clear that the club acted properly during the talks and believes the matter has received excessive media attention.During his interview, the Portuguese executive explained how the contacts with the Argentine striker’s camp unfolded. "We did things the
  
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• Mousinho 'furious' over account of Bielik incident

  10-09-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho says he was "absolutely furious" at the position he says he was put in over an incident involving Krystian Bielik and a supporter during Saturday's victory over Cardiff City. Bluebirds defender Bielik was involved in a physical altercation with a fan as he went to retrieve a ball from the crowd late in the second half.After the fixture, Hampshire Police said it had launched an investigation into an incident "in which a teenage boy was reportedly the victim of
  
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• Deco sets the record straight on Julian Alvarez pursuit: ‘Barcelona did not tell him to publicly express his desire to leave’

  10-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco sets the record straight on Julian Alvarez pursuit: ‘Barcelona did not tell him to publicly express his desire to leave’Speaking to RAC1 (h/t SPORT) in an exclusive interview, FC Barcelona sporting director Deco has opened up on the club’s prolonged pursuit of Julian Alvarez during the summer transfer window.The Atletico Madrid striker was the Blaugrana’s priority target for the summer following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. However, the Roj
  
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• Carnevali responsible as Juventus finances show improvement

  10-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carnevali responsible as Juventus finances show improvementSince succeeding Damien Comolli as Juventus chief executive, Giovanni Carnevali has stabilized the club’s delicate financial standing while reshaping Luciano Spalletti’s squad.Carnevali oversaw a comprehensive squad overhaul without exceeding UEFA’s Settlement Agreement boundaries.Major exits including Dušan Vlahović, Jonathan David, and Loïs Openda funded arrivals such as Randal Kolo Muani, Guglielmo V
  
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• Ryan Giggs reveals why Manchester United ignored Kylian Mbappe transfer recommendation

  10-09-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Giggs has revealed that Manchester United declined the chance to pursue Kylian Mbappe in 2015 having been left unimpressed after a scouting tip.Giggs had moved on to the coaching staff at Old Trafford under Louis van Gaal after concluding his playing career, and was advised that the club should look at a youngster who then played for Monaco.“So, I'm in the south of France. I was coaching United, so it'd be 2015. I've been for a walk in the local village and I'm walking back to the hot
  
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• Derby 0-1 West Brom - fans' verdict

  10-09-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Wednesday's Championship match between Derby County and West Bromwich Albion.Albion won at Derby for just the second time in 107 years, despite playing over an hour with 10 men, to go top of the table.The Rams remain winless at home in all competitions and have now lost four of their six league games.Here are some of your comments:Derby County fansRussell: Absolute rubbish, John. Useless needs to go now!Tim: Utter rubbish. Well played West Brom. Made us look
  
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• McCann on 'hell for leather' cup tie, Dons reaction & fan frustration

  10-09-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager Neil McCann has been speaking to the media before Kilmarnock host Aberdeen in the League Cup quarter-finals on Saturday (17:45 BST).Here are the key points:McCann says the cup tie has a "different feel" from last weekend's league match between the sides and will be "hell for leather".He adds: "We set our team out to win every game and we want to be aggressive.It's got a slightly different edge to it because it's a knockout competition."Reaching the semi-final would give "everyone a lift"
  
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• 🇪🇸🇲🇦 Morocco challenges Spain over 2030 World Cup final amid tension

  10-09-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇪🇸🇲🇦 Morocco challenges Spain over 2030 World Cup final amid tensionThe president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, has surprised the international sports world after stating that the 2030 World Cup final will be played in Casablanca. The statement came during a political event held by the Authenticity and Modernity Party, where the official linked the tournament’s progress to regional development.During his speech, Lekjaa spoke
  
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• Arsenal star wins 4th Player of the Match award in 5 games

  10-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star wins 4th Player of the Match award in 5 gamesMartin Odegaard’s fantastic display in Wednesday’s win away to Napoli earned him his fourth Player of the Match award in five appearances this season.Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty ImagesArsenal put in a strong team performance away in Naples on Wednesday night, but Martin Odegaard’s individual display was something very special.The Gunners captain created six chances for his teammates, played 16 progressive passes, and
  
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• Are Fulham favourites for relegation?

  10-09-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Fulham's difficult start to life under Alvaro Arbeloa has been the subject of several questions sent in via our 'Fulham Ask Me Anything form' form recently, with readers querying the new manager and his summer signings, and wondering if the Cottagers are favourites for relegation.Well, it hasn't been the best start, has it? Three Premier League games played and three defeats.Fulham fans might have been excited by what they saw in a thrilling first competitive match under Arbeloa, but it was
  
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• No 'surprise' about Sabah's progress

  10-09-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Journalist Katie Wilson, who covers football in Azerbaijan, joined BBC Radio Manchester's Michael Clarke and Wes Brown on Total Sport to give an insight into Thursday's Champions League opponents Sabah.Wilson said the club's progress should not come as a surprise, despite their relative lack of experience."The club is only nine years old, they had to go through four qualifying rounds," she explained."I think in Azerbaijan it's not such a surprise, this was always the intention when
  
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• Barcelona captain Raphinha continues to break records after spectacular start to new season

  10-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain Raphinha continues to break records after spectacular start to new seasonFC Barcelona are showing no signs of slowing down, scoring five goals in four of their first five matches of the 2026/27 season under Hansi Flick.At the heart of that explosive start is Raphinha, who has taken on a new role as the German coach’s new centre-forward and emerged as the team’s leading scorer.Indeed, following his brilliant brace in the 5-1 win over Feyenoord on Wednesday, the newly
  
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• Hurzeler on Rutter's fitness, Azeez availability and Ayari's form

  10-09-2026 11:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Coventry City at the Coventry Building Society Arena (14:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Hurzeler gave a fitness update on Georginio Rutter, who has missed the last two games with a foot problem: "He should be close. He had a small setback but he is on the pitch now and he is hopefully available for the weekend if nothing goes wrong."And on new signing Femi Azeez, who
  
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• Liverpool penalty decision declared wrong by authorities

  10-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool penalty decision declared wrong by authoritiesForest Penalty at Liverpool Verdict Sparks Fresh Debate Over VAR StandardsBBC Football has provided the original reporting on the Premier League Key Match Incidents Panel verdict, and the conclusion is blunt enough. Nottingham Forest should not have had their penalty at Liverpool, but VAR still did the right thing by staying out of it.That sounds contradictory until you remember how this system actually works. The on-field call and the VAR
  
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• Liverpool injury update: Confirmed latest on Bradley Barcola, Cody Gakpo and more

  10-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool injury update: Confirmed latest on Bradley Barcola, Cody Gakpo and moreAndoni Iraola Confirms Bradley Barcola Fitness After Liverpool Debut ScareLiverpool have no Bradley Barcola injury problem. That is the short version, and for now it is the important one.The £123million summer signing was forced off an hour into his full debut against Atletico Madrid, prompting the usual anxiety. Team-mates gathered around him, medical staff came on, and the optics were poor. At a club balanci
  
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• Liverpool Beat Atletico Madrid as Iraola’s Reds Build Real Momentum

  10-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Beat Atletico Madrid as Iraola’s Reds Build Real MomentumLiverpool 2 – 1 Atletico Madrid – CL Player RatingsThe Champions League return saw the Reds host Diego Simeone and his ferocious Atletico Madrid side, and the opening round of games in this year’s European Cup began with an explosion on Merseyside. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.https://twitter.com/championsleague/status/2097791446673666300?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQAlisson Becke
  
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• Liverpool 2–1 Atletico Madrid: Another Step Forward for Iraola’s Reds

  10-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool 2–1 Atletico Madrid: Another Step Forward for Iraola’s RedsLiverpool 2–1 Atletico Madrid – Champions League Post-Match ReportBy Steven SmithAfter Liverpool’s return to Champions League action ended with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Atletico Madrid, Andoni Iraola’s side can take plenty of encouragement from a performance that demanded real character.This was certainly not straightforward.Liverpool found themselves up against a ferocious Atleti
  
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• Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Mac Allister Stunner Seals Champions League Win

  10-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Mac Allister Stunner Seals Champions League WinLiverpool opened their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, with Alexis Mac Allister producing the decisive moment in front of the Kop.The Argentine midfielder struck emphatically from outside the penalty area after Dominik Szoboszlai had cancelled out Marcos Llorente’s opener, giving Andoni Iraola his first home victory as Liverpool manager and his first win i
  
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• Jérémy Jacquet Shines on the Biggest Stage to Earn Liverpool Man of the Match

  10-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jérémy Jacquet Shines on the Biggest Stage to Earn Liverpool Man of the MatchLiverpool 2 – 1 Atletico Madrid – CL Man of the MatchLiverpool vs Atletico Madrid – Man of the MatchJérémy JacquetThis young defender was very good and never looked rattled on the biggest stage against a ferocious opponent.Jérémy Jacquet continues to impress, and this performance against Atlético Madrid was perhaps his biggest statement yet since arrivin
  
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• Former reds criticised for Champions League performances

  10-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former reds criticised for Champions League performancesTrent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones under scrutiny after Real Madrid vs Inter Milan clashThere was something undeniably striking about seeing Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones meet on opposite sides of a Champions League tie. Two lads shaped by Liverpool, born within a few miles of one another, schooled in the same academy values, now trying to make their way under different skies. According to The Mirror, their reunion in Real Ma
  
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• David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 2-1 Win against Atletico Madrid

  10-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 2-1 Win against Atletico MadridChampions League Statement as Liverpool Find Another Gear at AnfieldLiverpool secured an important 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield to begin their Champions League campaign with three points.Speaking in his post match reaction on his YouTube channel, David Lynch described Liverpool as “good value for it” and highlighted several encouraging aspects of the performance.Here are Lynch&rsq
  
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• Bayern chief makes Michael Olise admission amid Real Madrid transfer interest: “I hesitated”

  10-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern chief makes Michael Olise admission amid Real Madrid transfer interest: “I hesitated”During the summer, Real Madrid were strongly linked with a blockbuster move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. He was the club’s leading target to complete their attack, but once a deal was ultimately ruled out, Yan Diomande was signed instead.Despite this, Real Madrid do not rule out trying to sign Olise again in the future. Bayern were not willing to sell in the summer, but there
  
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• Andoni Iraola says he must ‘take the blame’ for one thing in Liverpool’s win over Atletico Madrid

  10-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola says he must ‘take the blame’ for one thing in Liverpool’s win over Atletico MadridLiverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Andoni Iraola Praises Character in Champions League ComebackLiverpool got the result. More importantly, they got it the hard way.A 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in their Champions League opener told a familiar story of this early Iraola era, a side forced to solve problems in real time, a side that does not always start cleanly, and a side that has alre
  
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