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Zinedine Zidane Names First France Squad, Omitting 11 World Cup Stars for UEFA Nations League
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Zinedine Zidane Names First France Squad, Omitting 11 World Cup Stars for UEFA Nations League

Zinedine Zidane has named his first France squad as head coach, selecting a 23-man group for the opening 2026–27 UEFA Nations League window and leaving out 11 players who featured at the World Cup.

18 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsDidier DeschampsFIFA World Cup
Zinedine Zidane Names First France Squad Featuring Liverpool’s Jacquet and Five Uncapped Stars
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Zinedine Zidane Names First France Squad Featuring Liverpool’s Jacquet and Five Uncapped Stars

New France head coach Zinedine Zidane has selected five debutants, including Liverpool centre-back Jérémy Jacquet, in his inaugural 23-man squad. Kylian Mbappé remains captain as Les Bleus prepare for Nations League action.

18 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsEnglish Premier LeagueFIFA World Cup
Zinédine Zidane Unveils First France Squad and Confirms Kylian Mbappé as Captain
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Zinédine Zidane Unveils First France Squad and Confirms Kylian Mbappé as Captain

Zinédine Zidane has officially named his first 23-man France squad as manager, confirming Kylian Mbappé as captain while calling up five uncapped players for upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.

18 Sept 2026
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Floyd Samba Scores Twice on Manchester City Debut in 5-0 Carabao Cup Win
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Floyd Samba Scores Twice on Manchester City Debut in 5-0 Carabao Cup Win

Floyd Samba made a spectacular first-team debut as Manchester City began their Carabao Cup title defence with a 5–0 victory over Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium. The 17-year-old scored twice in a

18 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsCarabao CupEnglish Premier League
Defensive Frailties and Attacking Power Shifts Highlight Crucial Premier League and European Action
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Defensive Frailties and Attacking Power Shifts Highlight Crucial Premier League and European Action

Chelsea face growing defensive scrutiny ahead of key domestic fixtures as Brentford’s Kevin Schade continues his explosive form. Across the top flight and EFL, tactical battles and historic record low points shape an intense round of football.

18 Sept 2026
ArsenalBrentfordChampionship
Samba Double Directs Five-Star Manchester City Past Norwich in Carabao Cup
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Samba Double Directs Five-Star Manchester City Past Norwich in Carabao Cup

Manchester City’s 5–0 Carabao Cup win over Norwich City was real, but several details in the supplied account need correction. Floyd Samba, 17, was the headline act on his senior debut, scoring in

18 Sept 2026
Carabao CupEnglish Premier LeagueEnzo Maresca
Juventus hit NEC for five, Bournemouth made a winning European debut in San Sebastián, and Crystal Palace cruised past Lech Poznań.
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Juventus hit NEC for five, Bournemouth made a winning European debut in San Sebastián, and Crystal Palace cruised past Lech Poznań.

Juventus opened their Europa League campaign in emphatic fashion, sweeping aside NEC Nijmegen 5-0 at the Allianz Stadium. Five different players found the net for the Bianconeri, with Nico González o

18 Sept 2026
Adam SmithBournemouthCrystal Palace
Bournemouth Secure Historic Victory at Real Sociedad on European Debut
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Bournemouth Secure Historic Victory at Real Sociedad on European Debut

Goals from Justin Kluivert and Rayan earned Bournemouth a memorable 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad on their major UEFA European debut. Marco Rose’s side held firm late on to claim all three points in Spain.

17 Sept 2026
BournemouthBreaking NewsDjordje Petrovic
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McAidoo Seals Five-Goal EFL Cup Rout for Manchester City Against Norwich

English-Ghanaian teenager Ryan McAidoo came off the bench at halftime to score as Manchester City brushed past Norwich City 5-0 in the EFL Cup Third Round. First-half strikes from Floyd Samba and Rayan Cherki set the foundation for a dominant cup display.

17 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsEFL CupEngland
Bournemouth Stun Real Sociedad in Historic European Debut as Juventus and Crystal Palace Win Big
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Bournemouth Stun Real Sociedad in Historic European Debut as Juventus and Crystal Palace Win Big

Bournemouth marked their first-ever European match with an extraordinary 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad in San Sebastian. Crystal Palace and Juventus also opened their Europa League campaigns in dominant fashion on a action-packed night.

17 Sept 2026
BournemouthBreaking NewsCrystal Palace
Arsenal Target Eli Junior Kroupi and Kevin Schade Ahead of January Transfer Window
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Arsenal Target Eli Junior Kroupi and Kevin Schade Ahead of January Transfer Window

Mikel Arteta is actively planning Arsenal’s mid-season recruitment, placing Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi and Brentford forward Kevin Schade at the top of his target list ahead of January.

17 Sept 2026
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Floyd Samba Steals the Show as Manchester City Find Surprise Haaland Alternative
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Floyd Samba Steals the Show as Manchester City Find Surprise Haaland Alternative

Seventeen-year-old midfielder Floyd Samba delivered a stunning brace in Manchester City’s 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Norwich, proving himself a capable alternative to Erling Haaland. Meanwhile, the champions maintain their momentum with a crucial victory over Porto ahead of the upcoming Manchester derby.

17 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsChampions LeagueErling Haaland
Real Betis Soar in La Liga as Europa League and League Cup Thrills Unfold
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Real Betis Soar in La Liga as Europa League and League Cup Thrills Unfold

Real Betis maintained their flying start to the La Liga season with a 1-0 win over Getafe, while Manchester City advanced in the League Cup and OFI Crete stunned Hoffenheim in the Europa League.

17 Sept 2026
Abde EzzalzouliBreaking NewsEuropa League
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Manchester City Begin Carabao Cup Defence as Enzo Maresca Rotates Squad Against Norwich

Manchester City kick off their Carabao Cup title defence against Championship side Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca makes sweeping line-up changes following a derby win over Manchester United, while Norwich aim for a major third-round upset.

17 Sept 2026
Carabao CupEnglish Premier LeagueEnzo Maresca
Inside Torreense’s European Dream: How Lower-League Underdogs Challenge Europe’s Elite
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Inside Torreense’s European Dream: How Lower-League Underdogs Challenge Europe’s Elite

Torreense stunned Portuguese football by winning their domestic cup from the second tier, securing an unlikely berth in the UEFA Europa League. They join a growing list of ultimate underdogs making their mark on the continental stage this season.

17 Sept 2026
AFC BournemouthBreaking NewsCrystal Palace
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