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20 September 2026
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Michael Carrick: Referees' Apology 'Doesn't Mean an Awful Lot'
Man United boss says Pro Ref's apology over the missed offside before Haaland's derby winner changes little, but insists his faith in VAR remains intact.
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Sevilla Coach Baffled by Rafinha's Ballon d'Or Snub
Luis García Plaza said he cannot understand why Rafinha was left off the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist after the Barcelona forward's hat-trick sank Sevilla 3-1.
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19 September 2026
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Mourinho: League Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Real Madrid's coach responded to Barcelona's perfect 21-point start, insisting his side draws strength from squad unity ahead of facing Atletico.
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Wolfsburg Coach: Eriksen Should Retire
Tobias Strobl says that, as a person rather than a coach, he would advise Christian Eriksen to stop playing after his recent on-pitch collapse and recovery in Denmark.
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Dembélé Names Kvaratskhelia His Ballon d'Or Pick
The 2025 Ballon d'Or winner says his PSG team-mate deserves this year's award, calling him the best player in the world ahead of the October ceremony.
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Maresca: Sunderland Is City's Toughest Test So Far
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca says Sunday's visit from Sunderland will be tougher than facing United or Arsenal this season.
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Xabi Alonso slams Chelsea's dropped 'competitive mentality'
The Chelsea boss criticised his players after a shock 3-0 home-ground loss to west London rivals Brentford left the Blues winless in three games.
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18 September 2026
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Lamine Yamal Wants Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the Champions League
Yamal says Barcelona have never faced Real Madrid in the Champions League and hopes it happens, ahead of the clásico on 25 October.
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Raphinha Wants to Extend Contract and Retire at Barcelona
Barcelona's top scorer says he intends to sign a new deal and finish his career at the club, after leading La Liga with nine goals this season.
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Oblak: Atlético are chasing the LaLiga title
Ahead of Sunday's Metropolitano derby against Real Madrid, Oblak says Atlético won't settle for a top-four finish and want to win LaLiga outright.
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Iraola Defends Wirtz Amid Liverpool Form Criticism
Liverpool's head coach says Florian Wirtz should be judged like any player, rejecting calls to lower expectations for the £116m signing after a goalless start.
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Fermín López: 'I'm different from Xavi and Iniesta'
The Barcelona midfielder discusses his goal-scoring instincts, his idols Iniesta and Messi, and his regret over never sharing a pitch with either.
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Alexander Isak: Liverpool Move Was an "Easy Decision"
The Sweden striker says he never regretted leaving Newcastle for Liverpool, having already matched last season's Premier League goal tally in just four games.
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Bulatov: Lokomotiv Look Like a Recovering Team
Krylia Sovetov's coach said the 1:1 draw with Lokomotiv was decent, but his side deserved more and could have snatched a late win.
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Torreense's Vásquez: 'We came to compete, not for an outing'
After Torreense's first-ever European win, 2-1 at Lillestrom, defender Javi Vásquez says the result boosts confidence for their struggling league campaign.
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17 September 2026
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Ponomarev: Maksimenko Lacks Qualities for Europe
Ex-CSKA defender Vladimir Ponomarev says Spartak keeper Aleksandr Maksimenko is too nervous and inconsistent to succeed abroad, ranking him outside Yashin-era top 10.
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Diego Forlán explains Luis Suárez's absence
Uruguay's interim coach said Suárez chose to focus on Inter Miami rather than join the squad for friendlies against Japan, South Korea and India.
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Szoboszlai: I Want to Stay at Liverpool as Long as Possible
The Hungary midfielder says he would gladly accept the Liverpool captaincy if offered, calling it the club's greatest honour after praise from Van Dijk.
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Michael Carrick's job under scrutiny at Manchester United
Three defeats in six games and a Carabao Cup exit have United weighing Carrick's future, with Antonio Conte reportedly top of the shortlist.
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Buffon: No Regrets Backing Gattuso for Italy
Buffon says he stands by supporting Gattuso's Italy appointment, insisting the play-off penalty miss against Bosnia doesn't change his view.
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Gasperini: Roma's Perfect Start Came Faster Than Expected
Roma boss Gasperini credits squad continuity for the club's unbeaten Serie A start, downplays Scudetto talk, and looks ahead to Inter and Real Madrid tests.
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Flick plays down Joan Garcia injury after Barcelona rout
Barcelona thrashed Racing Club 7-2 for a seventh straight win, but Flick's post-match focus was Joan Garcia's knee injury and Szczesny's error.
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15 September 2026
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Ancelotti: Neymar's Brazil Career Is Over
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar's international retirement, calling the 34-year-old irreplaceable after Brazil's Round of 16 exit to Norway.
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Dugarry Blasts De Zerbi's Tottenham Contract
Christophe Dugarry called Roberto De Zerbi's five-year Tottenham deal a 'robbery' amid a winless, goalless Premier League run after a €350m summer spend.
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