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• 🚨 BREAKING: Everton put up for sale by The Friedkin Group

  09-10-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Everton put up for sale by The Friedkin GroupEverton have been put up for sale by owners The Friedkin Group, with the American group prepared to exit the club if the right buyer emerges, according to The Athletic.The group, led by billionaire Dan Friedkin, had already been seeking external investment but is now open to a full sale of the Premier League club.TFG intend to maintain their full financial support of Everton in the meantime, having stabilised the club's finances an
  
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• Former Gunner with sell-on clause scores fantastic goal

  12-10-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner with sell-on clause scores fantastic goalFormer Arsenal left-back Nuno Tavares scored a fantastic goal to keep his strong early-season form going on Sunday, with the Gunners still holding a sell-on clause in his deal.Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty ImagesThe hype around former Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares had somewhat died down last season, after he spent a long period of the campaign either out injured or on the bench.The Portuguese player only appeared three times for Lazio in all co
  
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• Senne Lammens urges Manchester United to show reaction, clean up defensive errors as key fixtures arrive

  12-10-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Struggling Manchester United head to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday for one of the toughest games the UEFA Champions League has to offer. It's very possible things could get ugly in Madrid for Michael Carrick's side. But goalkeeper Senne Lammens insists they're up for the fight after a poor start to the season. Speaking to reporters after their 1-1 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, which came after conceding a 92nd-minute equalizer despite Spurs being down to 10 players, Lammens thinks
  
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• Serie A: Atalanta vs. Venezia official line-ups and live updates

  12-10-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Atalanta vs. Venezia official line-ups and live updatesMaurizio Sarri looks to Nikola Krstovic for a home Serie A match against strugglers Venezia, who look to Akor Adams and John Yeboah.It kicks off at 18:30 CET [17:30 BST] at Bergamo’s Gewiss Stadium.BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 12: Atalanta BC coach Maurizio Sarri reacts during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Parma Calcio at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on September 12, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Ma
  
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• Barcelona marquee summer signing’s incredible influence justifies major investment

  12-10-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona marquee summer signing’s incredible influence justifies major investmentFC Barcelona had initially not planned to strengthen their midfield during the summer transfer window. Both Hansi Flick and Deco believed they already had enough players to cope with the demands of the season. However, an unexpected market opportunity emerged with Rodri.Real Madrid were interested in signing the midfielder, but Rodri, who wanted to leave Manchester City, preferred a move to Barça. The
  
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• Ancelotti: Arsenal ‘an example’ for two reasons, Gunners duo ‘key’ for Brazil

  12-10-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti: Arsenal ‘an example’ for two reasons, Gunners duo ‘key’ for BrazilLille coach Davide Ancelotti prepares to face Arsenal at the Emirates in the Champions League Round 2: ‘It’s a project that should be an example of stability and consistency.’Ancelotti’s Lille sit second in the Ligue 1 standings with 13 points, but lost their opening Champions League match against Betis in September.Tomorrow, they visit Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.SAO
  
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• 🎙️Simeone: This is Manchester United, regardless of results

  12-10-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️Simeone: This is Manchester United, regardless of resultsAhead of the UEFA Champions League clash between Atlético de Madrid and Manchester United, Diego Simeone spoke at a press conference to assess the English side and discuss the form of his players.Respect for the opposition and intensityThe Argentine coach warned that the Red Devils are formidable opponents: "This is Manchester United. They're a very strong team that presses in your half and gives you no time on the
  
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• Liverpool star sends warning to Manchester City after Anfield defeat

  12-10-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star sends warning to Manchester City after Anfield defeatVirgil van Dijk Sends Clear Message on Manchester City Reaction at AnfieldVirgil van Dijk did not dress it up. Liverpool’s captain made the obvious point after Manchester City’s 3-0 win at Anfield, the noise aimed at the visitors was loud, hostile and impossible to ignore. His view was simple, this will not stop here.City arrived on Merseyside for the first time since the verdict on their Premier League financial cas
  
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• Liverpool confirm stance on star’s future amid Arsenal interest

  12-10-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool confirm stance on star’s future amid Arsenal interestLiverpool Closing In on Rio Ngumoha Contract as Julian Ward Moves Quickly on Key PriorityLiverpool are advancing towards a fresh long-term agreement for Rio Ngumoha, with the club increasingly confident that the teenager’s future will remain at Anfield. According to TEAMtalk, there is calm behind the scenes despite outside interest and some understandable scrutiny over the winger’s first-team opportunities.The broad
  
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• Ex-Port Vale & Gillingham captain Loft dies at 39

  12-10-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Doug Loft made 196 appearances for Port Vale [Getty Images]Former Port Vale and Gillingham captain Doug Loft has died at the age of 39.A statement from Gillingham said he died following a medical emergency at the weekend.Loft played 196 times for Vale between 2009 and 2014, after signing from Brighton & Hove Albion, and went on to make 70 appearances for the Gills."He will be remembered fondly by everyone at the club, not only for his achievements on the pitch but for the commitment and lead
  
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• Zaniolo opens up about ‘turbulent summer’ and Alaba’s Udinese move

  12-10-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zaniolo opens up about ‘turbulent summer’ and Alaba’s Udinese moveItaly international Nicolò Zaniolo insists he ‘always wanted’ to stay at Udinese and is delighted to welcome David Alaba: ‘It demonstrates the strength and ambition of the club.’Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star Alaba joined Udinese on a free transfer during the international break and is expected to make his debut tonight against Torino.Italy international Zaniolo spoke abo
  
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• The greatest 9️⃣ ever! Ronaldo's historic Barcelona goal turns 30

  12-10-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The greatest 9️⃣ ever! Ronaldo's historic Barcelona goal turns 30Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, now 50, was taking the football world by storm exactly thirty years ago.It was on October 12, back in 1996, that the Phenomenon scored one of the most iconic goals of his career.Playing for Barcelona at the age of 20, he brushed aside his opponents against Compostela in the Spanish league.The first of the Phenomenon's two goals at what was then the Estadio Multiusos de San L&
  
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• Greatest 9️⃣ ever! Ronaldo’s historic Barcelona goal turns 30

  12-10-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greatest 9️⃣ ever! Ronaldo’s historic Barcelona goal turns 30Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, now 50, was stunning the football world exactly thirty years ago.It was on October 12, back in 1996, that O Fenômeno scored one of the most iconic goals of his career.Then a 20-year-old Barcelona player, he brushed aside his opponents against Compostela in La Liga.The first of O Fenômeno’s two goals at what was then the Estadio Multiusos de San Láza
  
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• Nicolo Zaniolo opens up on painful Roma exit: “I was sad to end my relationship”

  12-10-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicolo Zaniolo opens up on painful Roma exit: “I was sad to end my relationship”Nicolo Zaniolo has re-established himself as a Serie A star at Udinese and the winger has now spoken about his time at Roma and how it ended in a rather painful manner.The Italian’s tenure had started quite brightly, as he became a key player for the club as a teenager. Soon, injuries picked up and things turned sour due to off-the-field issues. His relationship with Roma soon broke down too, leadin
  
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• Igor Paixao open to taking Marseille pay cut

  12-10-2026 16:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Igor Paixao open to taking Marseille pay cutIgor Paixao (26) wanted to remain at Olympique de Marseille this summer, despite interest from the Premier League in the form of Sunderland and Leeds United. He wanted to remain at the Vélodrome despite Marseille’s financial predicament, and despite the ownership’s desire to offload the Brazilian in order to raise much-needed funds. Not only does Paixao want to remain at OM, he is also willing to take a pay cut, as he has told Canal
  
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• What was said in heated Spalletti-Pisacane touchline confrontation

  12-10-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What was said in heated Spalletti-Pisacane touchline confrontationLuciano Spalletti and Fabio Pisacane were sent off after a touchline confrontation at the end of Cagliari-Juventus: here’s what they said during their heated face-off.Spalletti’s Juventus were held to a 1-1 away draw at Cagliari on Sunday, and tension flared after the final whistle as the two coaches, Spalletti and Pisacane, went face-to-face on the touchline.What Spalletti said to Pisacane after Cagliari-JuventusREGGI
  
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• Injury concerns for Club Brugge ahead of Champions League clash with Inter

  12-10-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injury concerns for Club Brugge ahead of Champions League clash with InterClub Brugge travel to Milan tomorrow for their second Champions League game of the season. The Belgian side will face Inter in a tough away game having lost their opening game 3-2 to Aston Villa. Inter also lost their opening game of the Champions League, losing 2-1 away to Real Madrid. Any trip to Milan to face Inter is tough, but for Club Brugge it looks set to be even tougher with concerns around the fitness of former W
  
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• Ligue 1 Review | Good results mask poor performances for Lille ahead of Arsenal trip

  12-10-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 Review | Good results mask poor performances for Lille ahead of Arsenal tripDavide Ancelotti was annoyed on Saturday afternoon in the press conference after watching his Lille OSC side pick up their fourth win of the season, a 1-0 win over Le Havre AC, which would send Les Dogues temporarily to the top of the Ligue 1 table. It wasn’t necessarily the performance that left him perturbed, but the reaction surrounding his team, who have so far failed to impress despite ending the weeke
  
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• Former Real Madrid manager defends Vinicius following red card vs Villarreal: ‘I don’t see intentionality’

  12-10-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid manager defends Vinicius following red card vs Villarreal: ‘I don’t see intentionality’Real Madrid resumed their campaign with a narrow win over Villarreal and three points, but it was yet another controversial affair due to refereeing decisions.Vinicius Jr thought he had doubled Madrid’s lead against Villarreal, only for the goal to be chalked off and the Brazilian to be sent off in the same breath.A VAR review showed Vinicius had tugged the hair of Vi
  
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• Hincapie and Zubimendi injured in post-match training session

  12-10-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Piero Hincapie (right) and Martin Zubimendi joined Arsenal last summer [Getty Images]Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it is "far from ideal" that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session after the Gunners' 2-1 Premier League win against Leeds.A training session was held after Saturday's match at Emirates Stadium for players who either did not feature in or did not play the full 90 minutes against Leeds.Ecuador defender Hincapie was carried off by goalkee
  
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• ‘I just want to focus on myself’ – Dario Essugo not trying to prove a point to Chelsea after opening his Strasbourg account

  12-10-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I just want to focus on myself’ – Dario Essugo not trying to prove a point to Chelsea after opening his Strasbourg accountDario Essugo (21) made his first start for RC Strasbourg Alsace since joining on loan from partner club Chelsea over the summer. The Portugal youth international celebrated by scoring the opener at the Allianz Riviera on Sunday.His opener came from the edge of the box, with his driven effort clipping the inside of Yehvann Diouf’s post on the way in. H
  
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• Winning is not enough for Manchester City to move on from this crisis

  12-10-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City’s win over Liverpool came amid off-field problems.Composite: Guardian Design, Getty ImagesThe language of football is a fine and highly nuanced dialect. The majority of people involved in the game speak it with a high degree of sophistication. Minor deviations from the familiar, almost imperceptible to outsiders, can set off alarm bells: what’s really going on there? Why isn’t he happy? What’s she hinting at? But it’s an argot developed to talk about footba
  
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• 💣Premier League bombshell: Álvaro Arbeloa may face Fulham ultimatum

  12-10-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣Premier League bombshell: Álvaro Arbeloa may face Fulham ultimatumÁlvaro Arbeloa's future as Fulham manager hangs by a thread after the club slipped to the bottom of the Premier League following a painful 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town.
  Under scrutiny and bottom of the tableJust three months after replacing Marco Silva, the Spanish manager has gone six league games without a win. A run of conceding goals in the final 15 minutes of four matches has sparked fierce criticism of h
  
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• Official | Lille right-back Tiago Santos sustains ACL injury

  12-10-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Lille right-back Tiago Santos sustains ACL injuryLille right-back Tiago Santos (24) has sustained a total ACL rupture in his right knee, the Ligue 1 side has announced. Les Dogues‘ worst fears were confirmed following medical exams after Le Havre midfielder Amir Richardson’s tackle on the Portuguese right-back, who already sustained an ACL tear, in his left knee, two years ago. In their statement, Lille have lamented Richardson’s “uncontrolled and dangerous&rdq
  
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• Stat attack: Barcelona are the only team with a 100% winning record in Europe

  12-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stat attack: Barcelona are the only team with a 100% winning record in EuropeFC Barcelona’s spectacular start to the season has continued after the three-week international break. Their 3-0 victory over Getafe on Saturday confirmed their position at the top of La Liga with a perfect record of eight wins from eight matches, equalling the club’s best-ever start to a league campaign, previously achieved under Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino in 2013/14.Those eight league victories, co
  
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• Strasbourg’s Hugo Oliveira: ‘This team needs to progress in difficult moments.’

  12-10-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg’s Hugo Oliveira: ‘This team needs to progress in difficult moments.’After Sunday afternoon’s defeat at the hands of OGC Nice, RC Strasbourg Alsace manager Hugo Oliveira addressed the area in which his youthful side could improve. Strasbourg had led through Dario Essugo, who got his first goal for Le Racing in his first start since joining on loan from partner club Chelsea. However, Nice equalised on the stroke of half-time thanks to an own goal from Pape Bemba
  
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• “I’ll slap you” – Background on Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti’s spat with Fabio Pisacane

  12-10-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I’ll slap you” – Background on Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti’s spat with Fabio PisacaneSerie A side Juventus were held to a goalless draw by Cagliari on Sunday but the flashpoint of the tie came at the very end, as Luciano Spalletti was involved in a spat with Rossoblu boss Fabio Pisacane.The two managers were sent off as they nearly came to blows and had to be stopped by surrounding staff.La Gazzetta dello Sportprovide a complete background about what led to the
  
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• Real Madrid plan to challenge two refereeing decisions against Villarreal – report

  12-10-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid plan to challenge two refereeing decisions against Villarreal – reportReal Madrid are preparing to challenge two refereeing decisions from their 1-0 victory over Villarreal, with Vinicius Jr.’s dismissal and Ibrahima Konate’s yellow card both under scrutiny, according to Melchor Ruiz on COPE.The club’s immediate priority is to contest Konate’s booking, which they believe was unjustified after replays appeared to show minimal contact with a Villarreal pla
  
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• 🙄 I'm the best ever: Cristiano says he's not appreciated enough

  12-10-2026 16:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙄 I'm the best ever: Cristiano says he's not appreciated enoughIn a striking interview with CNN, Cristiano Ronaldo reaffirmed his standing in world football, calling for greater recognition of his performances at 41: "People don't appreciate my current form and my goals enough".
  Cristiano stakes his claim once againThe Portuguese forward has scored 980 goals in 1337 professional appearances and was emphatic when assessing his legacy: "I'm the best in history, period. The numbers speak fo
  
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• Hansi Flick’s selection dilemma in Barcelona attack ahead of Galatasaray clash

  12-10-2026 15:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick’s selection dilemma in Barcelona attack ahead of Galatasaray clashGabriel Jesus arrived at Barcelona without many expectations on his shoulders, especially given how silent he had been with Arsenal in recent seasons.His signing, in many ways, was seen as the last resort after the club failed to sign Julian Alvarez, and he was thought to be a player who would not have much of an impact.Still in his early months at the club, however, the Brazilian star has started in style in wha
  
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