From around the league
Monday, 28 September 2026
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Sebastien Pocognoli Scotland new era needs more than early goodwill
Sebastien Pocognoli has won early trust with a refreshed Scotland squad, but his 107 senior games mean patience may be needed.
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Türkiye vs Italy line-ups: eight changes and two senior debuts for the Azzurri
Italy make eight changes and hand senior debuts to Matteo Ruggeri and Michael Kayode, while Türkiye miss Kenan Yildiz and Hakan Calhanoglu in Bursa.
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Adam Idah racism allegation stalls after UEFA protocol lapse
UEFA will not investigate the alleged racist abuse aimed at Adam Idah after protocols were not correctly followed, with the FAI reviewing video.
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Northern Ireland vs Hungary preview: Windsor Park return lifts Michael O'Neill's side
Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland are in a really good phase at Windsor Park as they return to Belfast for the first time in 315 days.
Sunday, 27 September 2026
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Republic of Ireland vs Israel win overshadowed by protest and Bazunu withdrawal
Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Debrecen, but Gavin Bazunu's withdrawal, bowed heads and no handshake defined the night.
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Wales vs Denmark, Bellamy admits defeat hurt
Craig Bellamy said Wales were run over by Denmark and insisted the side will improve after a 2-0 Nations League defeat in Copenhagen.
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Republic of Ireland against Israel became a protest story before kick-off
Gavin Bazunu's boycott and a reported Ireland player vote turned the Republic of Ireland vs Israel game into a political flashpoint.
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Cody Gakpo injury leaves Liverpool waiting on update
Cody Gakpo was forced off after 17 minutes in Serbia v Netherlands. Liverpool now need an update before Manchester City and Brentford.
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Robbie Ure explains his Scotland shirt name
Robbie Ure wore Robbie Ure on his Scotland shirt in the 0-0 draw with Slovenia, and Ure says it was simply how people call him.
Saturday, 26 September 2026
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Craig Bellamy's Denmark history gives Wales hope before Copenhagen test
Craig Bellamy relives his Denmark history as Wales head to Copenhagen for the Nations League, with Brian Riemer calling it a must-win.
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Scotland draw 0-0 with Slovenia in Pocognoli's first match
Scotland drew 0-0 with Slovenia as Sebastien Pocognoli's reign began in Ljubljana, with Oli McBurnie and Kieron Bowie wasting the best chances against Jan
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Wes Burns says Bellamy's calls helped keep Wales return alive
Wes Burns says Craig Bellamy's calls every month or every two weeks helped keep him close to a Wales return during an 11-month injury layoff.
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Northern Ireland's Charles brothers decide it in Tbilisi
Pierce Charles saved a Kvaratskhelia penalty and Shea Charles scored in the 99th minute as Northern Ireland beat Georgia in Tbilisi.
Friday, 25 September 2026
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Belgium punish Italy as Mancini's return starts with boos in Rome
Italy vs Belgium ended 2-0 for Belgium as Roberto Mancini's return brought boos in Rome and Mika Godts scored his first senior goal.
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Jurrien Timber injury update after Arsenal rest him again
Mikel Arteta says Jurrien Timber has not suffered a setback after Arsenal left him out again, with the defender being managed carefully after 53 minutes
Thursday, 24 September 2026
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Craig Bellamy says Wales can do more after Portugal loss
Craig Bellamy said Wales had to suffer in Lisbon but wants more after the narrow defeat to Portugal, with a Cardiff return against Cristiano Ronaldo ahead.
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Ireland undone late in Pristina as Kosovo edge Nations League opener
Ireland were beaten late by Kosovo in Pristina after Vedat Muriqi's close-range finish ended a tense UEFA Nations League opener.
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Italy vs Belgium preview: Kayode, Kean and Pio Esposito drive the selection talk
Italy’s Nations League opener against Belgium is shaped by selection calls: Kayode’s debut hopes, Kean and Pio Esposito’s attacking options, and Belgium’s
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Gianluigi Donnarumma says Italy's World Cup wound is still too raw
Gianluigi Donnarumma says Italy have barely discussed their World Cup collapse because the pain is still too great, while backing Roberto Mancini's return.
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Bulgaria vs Luxembourg preview in Plovdiv
Bulgaria and Luxembourg meet in Plovdiv for a UEFA Nations League opener that looks set to be tight and low scoring.