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• 😵‍💫 Modric erupted after the hammering, a third-tier side beat us

  04-10-2026 01:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😵‍💫 Modric erupted after the hammering, a third-tier side beat usThe historic thrashing suffered against England left Luka Modric completely disappointed. Croatia’s captain did not hold back after the 7-0 in Rijeka and delivered a very harsh self-criticism of his national team’s performance.
  After the match, the legendary Croatian midfielder admitted that his team’s display was far below the expected level. “Today we would have lost even to a Third Div
  
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• Is Republic of Ireland v Israel on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations League clash

  04-10-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Republic of Ireland and Israel meet again in another politically-charged Nations League clash.This encounter takes place in Serbia and comes a week after Ireland’s 3-0 win followed days of doubt over whether their squad would fulfil the fixture.Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has insisted that the focus is on football, though his side’s draw over Austria in Dublin on Thursday was briefly disrupted by protestors calling for a boycott of this game.Israel, meanwhile, drew 0-0 with Kosov
  
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• What did we learn from USMNT's rout of rivals Mexico?

  04-10-2026 06:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Don't look now, but Mauricio Pochettin's new-look USMNT is off to a red-hot start with three wins in three games following a tremendous dos tres a cerovictory over bitter rivals Mexico on Saturday.USA 3-0 MEXICO — Recap, highlights | Player ratingsEyebrows were certainly raised when the likes of Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun were left off the first roster of the 2030 World Cup cycle, but Pochettino's baby Yanks are coming of age right before our eyes. Perhaps they
  
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• USMNT upcoming schedule — Friendly vs Canada ahead of CONCACAF Nations League quarters

  04-10-2026 06:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT emerged from the 2026 World Cup as Round of 16 finishers, and he's coming back with a new contract and — hopefully — another World Cup run in mind.MORE — Pochettino’s bold Fall experiment thriving The U.S. have come out of the World Cup with three friendly wins over decent competition. A 4-1 triumph over Peru was followed by a 4-2 defeat of Chile. Mexico? 3-0 to the Yanks.Now Canada visit the country.MORE —Next steps for the USMNT and Mau
  
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• USA vs Mexico player ratings: Who starred and struggled for USMNT, El Tri?

  04-10-2026 06:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States men's national team and Mexico delivered goals, fouls, fights, and even a red card as CONCACAF football returned to the radar for two heated rivals tangling Saturday in a Glendale, Arizona-based friendly.A pair of errors from Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel helped a pair of American teenagers score goals, and another one led Malik Tillman to the score sheet.MORE — Recap, video highlights, more | Sullivan scores stunnerRafa Marquez will not want to watch this match again, es
  
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• Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest USMNT goal scorer in win over Mexico

  04-10-2026 06:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Soccer friendlies are, by definition, inconsequential affairs. U.S.-Mexico entanglements, however, are special under any circumstances.And at the start of a new World Cup cycle, with some 3 ½ years to expand and mold his roster, Mauricio Pochettino used Saturday’s 3-0 romp at rocking State Farm Stadium to discover how his young Americans would fare in the boiler of this savage regional rivalry.They met the bruising moment.In front of a near-capacity crowd dis
  
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• Cavan Sullivan makes history from distance as 17-year-old sets new USMNT standard (video)

  04-10-2026 05:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cavan Sullivan's only been 17 for a couple of weeks, and his third cap with the United States men's national team saw him become the youngest player to score in the shirt.Sullivan's 63rd minute goal will only grow the hype train, as he was gifted the ball from 40 yards and sent the ball swirling over Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel.Scoring your first USMNT goal comes at 17 years and five days. He's 126 days younger than Mathis Albert, who kept the record for under a week.Your first international g
  
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• 🎥 Goalkeeper blunder denies Inter de Limeira early promotion

  04-10-2026 03:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Goalkeeper blunder denies Inter de Limeira early promotionAbsent from Brazil’s Série B since 1991, Inter de Limeira were securing the long-awaited promotion until the 68th minute of Saturday’s (3) clash against Brusque.But they saw the Santa Catarina side make it 2-2 with help from their goalkeeper at Major Levy Sobrinho.The result also kept Paysandu ALIVE heading into the final round, with everything still up for grabs in Group C of the third division’s second
  
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• USA vs Mexico history: Who has all-time bragging rights between USMNT and El Tri?

  04-10-2026 02:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Take away the World Cup, and the most important game in any United States men's national team campaign tends to be the one or two against Mexico.MORE — USMNT vs Mexico live updatesFrom more than four decades of Mexican dominance to the score line and chant that came to enrage El Tri —say it with us, "Dos-a-Cero! (clap-clap-clapclapclap) Dos-a-Cero" — the Mexican matches have elevated U.S. Soccer.MORE — Adams announced as USMNT captainFrom 1934's World Cup qualifier to Sat
  
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• Renato hails training spell for Grêmio before 'finals'

  04-10-2026 02:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Renato hails training spell for Grêmio before 'finals'Grêmio will return to action in the Brasileirão next Wednesday (7), when they visit Remo in a clash between two teams currently in the competition’s bottom four.And coach Renato Gaúcho is counting on the kind of “mini preseason” he got because of the FIFA international break as a key factor in getting Tricolor to bounce back."This time was essential, because we needed to train a little bit of everyt
  
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• 📊 See the new BR-26 table after Saturday's Galo v RB Bragantino

  04-10-2026 01:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 See the new BR-26 table after Saturday's Galo v RB BragantinoAfter last Friday’s (2) San-São, there was another Brasileirão 2026 clash in Belo Horizonte on Saturday night (3). Playing in front of their home crowd at Arena MRV, Atlético beat Red Bull Bragantino 1-0 in a postponed match from the 21st round of the competition.Bernard got on the scoresheet and, later, Gabriel Delfim made all the difference for Galo.Check out below how the match went, see the upda
  
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• Italy 1-1 France – Bastoni Delivers at Both Ends

  04-10-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy 1-1 France – Bastoni Delivers at Both EndsInter defender Alessandro Bastoni scored Italy’s equaliser in a 1-1 Nations League draw with France in Paris, then made a vital late intervention to help secure the result.According to Football Italia’s match report, Michael Olise put France ahead in the 55th minute before Bastoni levelled 13 minutes later. Dayot Upamecano was sent off in the 85th minute after receiving a second yellow card.Michael Olise in action for France again
  
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• Who’s the greatest? Brazil 🇧🇷 hits 100 goalkeepers in its history

  04-10-2026 00:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who’s the greatest? Brazil 🇧🇷 hits 100 goalkeepers in its historyPedro Morisco became the 100th different goalkeeper in history to take the field wearing the Brazil national team shirt when he made his debut in this Saturday’s (3) friendly.The list — published by ge — began with Marcos Carneiro de Mendonça, a Fluminense idol, in 1914.And now it includes the Coritiba prospect — see the full list below. 🇧🇷See below when each goal
  
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• Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era

  04-10-2026 00:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Scott McKenna was sent off late in the night in Skopje, North Macedonia did something they looked entirely incapable of doing for 80-plus minutes spent buried in Scotland's collective pocket.They strung a couple of passes together, had a few shots, raised an odd cheer from their dismally small support. Fair play to them because for much of this Nations League game it looked as if they were comatose; out-played and out-fought. Scotland, with their energy and urgency, had reduced them to the
  
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• Tyler Adams announced as USMNT's new captain under Mauricio Pochettino

  04-10-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States men's national team has a new captain, and it's likely no surprise that Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams has been named to the post.Mauricio Pochettino made the announcement on Friday ahead of Saturday's friendly against Mexico in Glendale, Arizona.MORE — USMNT vs Mexico live updates"It’s so happy to announce, and for everyone to know, that he's going to be our leader and our captain," Pochettino said, via a statement on ussoccer.org. "He’s the player and th
  
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• 🎥 Santa Cruz overcomes a goal after 20 seconds and is back in Série B ⬆️

  03-10-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Santa Cruz overcomes a goal after 20 seconds and is back in Série B ⬆️There was a goal after just 20 seconds and plenty of tension at Arena Pernambuco.But Santa Cruz is back in Brazil’s Série B.After a 2024 season in which they had NO division to play in and played only 13 matches, Santinha secured their second consecutive promotion this Saturday (3).They responded, earned a 1-1 draw with Maringá at Arena Pernambuco in front of 45,500 fans, and
  
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• Celtic condemn fan protest as Desmond targeted at Alfred Dunhill

  03-10-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dermot Desmond was escorted off the course by security [PA Media]Celtic say they will "indefinitely ban" anyone "established to be involved in planning, facilitating or participating" in a protest against the club's largest shareholder Dermot Desmond at the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament in St Andrews. Tennis balls with pictures of the 76-year-old's face scored out were thrown on to the green of the 15th hole of the pro-am competition, with images showing Desmond later having to be escorte
  
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• 'An unbelievable story' - inside unfancied Wakefield's rapid ascent

  03-10-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wakefield Trinity became the sixth club to win the Super League trophy when they beat Warrington in the 2026 Grand Final [PA Media]There is a moment in the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz' where Dorothy swaps her monochrome world for glorious, eye-opening technicolour the minute she touches down in the Land of Oz.The same could be said for the moment that Wakefield Trinity got their hands on the Super League trophy when they beat Warrington Wolves 23-10 in Saturday's Grand Final.Metaphorically of co
  
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• Leicester hold off Newcastle for first Prem win

  03-10-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The PremNewcastle (5) 19Tries: Ene, McGuigan, Jordan Cons: Connon, HenryLeicester (17) 24Tries: Moli, Radwan, Hurd Cons: Searle 3 Pens: SearleLeicester Tigers picked up their first win of the season with a tense and hard-fought victory at Newcastle Red Bulls.Former Newcastle winger Adam Radwan scored on his return to Kingston Park as the Tigers won for the first time in seven matches in all competitions, following a dismal run which stretches back into last season.After being edged out by two po
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Have Been Offered A Chance To Land This AC Milan Defender: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?

  03-10-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Have Been Offered A Chance To Land This AC Milan Defender: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have been offered a chance to land AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori. It is believed that Spurs could face competition from Coventry City, Newcastle United, Everton, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Fulham in pursuit of the English defender next year.Tomori’s Impressive Form In Serie A Last SeasonT
  
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• Xabi Alonso plot to lure Liverpool midfielder to Chelsea in January deal

  03-10-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso plot to lure Liverpool midfielder to Chelsea in January dealChelsea SOLD Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City in the closing stages of the summer transfer window. That deal has left a sizeable gap in Xabi Alonso’s midfield with one Liverpool star high up on the Blues boss’s wishlist.Alexis Mac Allister, 27, has made clear his frustrations at not being offered a new contract at Anfield.With Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai earning bumper new contracts instead the Argen
  
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• Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'

  03-10-2026 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham is the first player to record three assists in a game for England since Trent Alexander-Arnold against San Marino in November 2021 [Getty Images]It's hard to imagine that just a year ago Jude Bellingham's place in the England squad was up in the air. Twelve months on, he is being talked about as having the potential to be one of football's "greatest of all time".The Real Madrid man was left out of Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions squad in October 2025 and his place at the World Cup wa
  
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• Manchester United Identify This Premier League Defender As A Target: Should Carrick Move In For Him?

  03-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Identify This Premier League Defender As A Target: Should Carrick Move In For Him?Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, journalist Pete O’Rourke stated that Manchester United have identified Nottingham Forest defender Murillo as a target for next year. O’Rourke said,“Murillo has been a previous target for Manchester United because of how well he’s done for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.“It looks like he is going to be high on their li
  
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• Is Portadown's season finally up and running?

  03-10-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Few would have expected David Jeffrey's return to management to be quite as difficult but, after eight weeks, Portadown have won their first game of the season.Going into the latest weekend of Irish Premiership action, the Ports were the only team yet to register a win and sat four points adrift at the foot of the table. However, a convincing 3-1 victory over Limavady United ended their winless run and offered Jeffrey and his players a much-needed lift. But will this signal a turning point for t
  
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• An Interesting Question Looms In The Rangers Attack: Should McInnes Change His Approach Here?

  03-10-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An Interesting Question Looms In The Rangers Attack: Should McInnes Change His Approach Here?Rangers have suffered another setback in attack, with Lawrence Shankland expected to remain unavailable until 2027 despite encouraging progress in his hamstring recovery.According to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, the 31-year-old striker continues to recover well, although Rangers still expect him to return in the new year. His absence creates another selection headache for Derek McInnes, who a
  
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• Spain beat Czech Republic to maintain winning run

  03-10-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueSpain 3 - 1 Czech Republic FTLamine Yamal (left) has scored four goals in the 2026-27 Nations League [Getty Images]World champions Spain maintained their perfect start to their Nations League campaign with a victory over the Czech Republic in Oviedo.Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the sixth minute when, despite being surrounded by three defenders, he managed to curl a superb strike from the edge of the penalty area inside the far post.Former Manchester Cit
  
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• 🎥 Routine stuff! Yamal bags another, Spain don't run riot but stay 100%

  03-10-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Routine stuff! Yamal bags another, Spain don't run riot but stay 100%It was not a dominant performance. But Spain kept up its sweet post-World Cup routine.And reached the mark of 41 games without tasting a negative result. Maintaining its 100% record in Uefa Nations League League A came with a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic this Saturday (3), in Oviedo.With yet ANOTHER goal from Lamine Yamal. He now has four in three games in the current World Cup cycle, compared to sev
  
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• Liverpool want deal for £47m Ligue 1 sensation

  03-10-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool want deal for £47m Ligue 1 sensationLiverpool took the decision to offload several midfielders in summer. Curtis Jones was the headline departure - joining Inter Milan following a long pursuit by the Italian champions. Others also left - including Harvey Elliott and Stefan Bajcetic with Luca Stephenson also joining Bolton Wanderers.Those decisions left Andoni Iraola relatively light on midfielder numbers. Perhaps somewhat surprisingly the 2024/25 Prenier League champions opted ag
  
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• Leeds Face Premier League Battle For £34m, 23-Year-Old Defender: Should Farke Reject Any Offers?

  03-10-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds Face Premier League Battle For £34m, 23-Year-Old Defender: Should Farke Reject Any Offers?Leeds United have already attracted interest from several Premier League heavyweights following Tarik Muharemović’s impressive start at Elland Road, with rival clubs monitoring the defender ahead of future transfer windows.Pete O’Rourke in Football Insider has confirmed that several top-flight clubs have placed the 23-year-old on their transfer shortlists after his performances
  
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• Man Utd & Arsenal eye Croatia striker - Sunday's gossip

  03-10-2026 22:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three Premier League clubs are interested in Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic, Juventus want Liverpool centre-back Giovanni Leoni, Newcastle willing to let Joe Willock leave in January.Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are on a growing list of clubs checking on Freiburg's Croatian striker Igor Matanovic, 23. (Caughtoffside)Juventus want Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni, 19, as the Serie A side look to bolster the number of Italian players in their squad. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)N
  
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