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• Soule eyeing starting role in Como showdown

  08-10-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Soule eyeing starting role in Como showdownRoma is approaching their match against Como, scheduled for Sunday, October 11th, at 12:30 PM at the Sinigaglia Stadium. After the international break, Gian Piero Gasperini can finally count on an almost full squad to prepare for the trip to Fabregas’s side. Balerdi, Soulé, and Castro will return to the capital today after their international commitments. The three players will be the last Giallorossi players to return from international du
  
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• Ella Toone handed late England call-up for World Cup play-off after Sarina Wiegman snub

  08-10-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone has been called up to the England squad for their forthcoming World Cup play-off games with Greece.The 27-year-old was originally left out of Sarina Wiegman’s 23-player squad which was announced last week but will now join up with the group following a minor injury to Lucy Bronze.Toone was omitted alongside fellow England regular Chloe Kelly and Wiegman later stated she “expected more” from the pair.Speaking at St George’s Park at t
  
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• How Brighton attract and develop the best young players ahead of their rivals

  08-10-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton & Hove Albion sit third in the Premier League, with one of the highest-scoring teams in Europe.To the uninitiated it might seem logical that the Seagulls must have spent big, investing in players ready for the first team. Yet Brighton are, along with Everton, one of only two clubs to record a profit in transfer spending over the past five years.It is a team full of young players, testament to the club's data-led recruitment and development strategy.But how do they do it?"We have a r
  
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• 'Nothing impossible' as NI begin long road to Brazil

  08-10-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland begin their World Cup play-off journey with a two-legged tie against Portugal [Getty Images]A World Cup staged in Brazil is the stuff of dreams for any footballer and the chance to experience that is on offer for Northern Ireland as they begin their play-off journey against Portugal with hope of securing a spot at next year's tournament.It will be a difficult ask for Michael McArdle's side, which has been hit by a spate of injuries and features five new faces, but there is a qui
  
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• New Arsenal signing withdraws from international duty with ‘knee problems’

  08-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Arsenal signing withdraws from international duty with ‘knee problems’Selina Cerci has withdrawn from the Germany squad with a knee problem, providing a possible explanation for her limited involvement since joining Arsenal, and adding to the Gunners’ ever-growing injury list.Photo by Sarah Ray-Gain/Getty ImagesSelina Cerci has withdrawn from the Germany squad with “knee problems”, raising the possibility that the injury is behind her limited involvement since j
  
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• Pick of the stats: Sheffield United v Lincoln City

  08-10-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Wilder will seek to avoid unwanted history as his Sheffield United side welcome Lincoln City to Bramall Lane on Saturday (15:00 BST).The Blades have won two of their opening eight Championship games to sit 18th, just four points above the relegation zone.Newly-promoted Lincoln are two points and six places better off and could climb into the top-six with a win, coupled with favourable results elsewhere.This is the first league meeting between Sheffield United and Lincoln City since the 198
  
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• Real Madrid youngster ‘says yes’ to January AC Milan loan; final decision up to club

  08-10-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youngster ‘says yes’ to January AC Milan loan; final decision up to clubIn a major development, Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Endrick has given AC Milan an initial indication that he would be open to joining the Italian club on loan in January. The winter transfer window is still some way off and plenty could change before Christmas, but the Brazilian has made it clear that the Rossoneri would be among his preferred destinations if he is allowed to leav
  
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• Juventus team news: Alajbegovic back in training, Conceição and González latest

  08-10-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus team news: Alajbegovic back in training, Conceição and González latestKerim Alajbegovic is expected to be available for Juventus’ trip to Cagliari after returning from international duty with only a minor problem.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Bosnian forward missed his country’s final Nations League match against Poland with a physical issue and had further checks on Wednesday. He trained alone on Thursday morning, but the medical staff are not worri
  
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• Le Mans’ Adil Bourabaa sustains injury

  08-10-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Le Mans’ Adil Bourabaa sustains injuryAdil Bourabaa (21) has enjoyed an explosive start to the season, culminating in a maiden call-up to the Algeria national team, however, he now looks set for a period on the sidelines, as per a report from Foot Mercato. The Algerian already has three goals in Ligue 1, as well as two assists. He has helped his club, Le Mans FC, defy expectations in the opening weeks of the season. Patrick Videira’s side were heavily tipped for relegation, but curre
  
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• Pick of the stats: Middlesbrough v Wolverhampton Wanderers

  08-10-2026 12:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]We're back with a bang after the international break as Middlesbrough mark their 150th anniversary with the visit of Wolves to the Riverside (15:00 BST).Going into the weekend Boro sit third, a point ahead of Wolves, who have played one game fewer.Both sides have lost just once in the Championship this season, and, depending on West Ham's result on Friday night and Swansea's on Saturday lunchtime, could be in position to take over at the top of the table with a win on Teesside.This
  
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• Latest news, key details and what's next as Manchester City launch appeal against guilty verdict

  08-10-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was announced by the Premier League on September 29, 2026 that an independent commission had found Manchester City guilty of breaching over 100 Premier League regulations. That verdict found the club guilty of all charges related to "serious breaches" of the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-season period from 2009-10 to 2017-18, and guilty of "the majority" of charges related to Man City's failure to cooperate with the league's investigation.A few days later (October 1, 2026
  
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• Afcon final to play out in court - when will Morocco or Senegal be crowned champions?

  08-10-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sadio Mane was named best player at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after helping his team to what he thought at the time was a second title [AFP via Getty Images]Everyone knows a football match should take 90 minutes but, in its own way, the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) has been playing out for nearly nine months.Now, finally, one team or the other - either Morocco or Senegal - willl grab the winner. Only that moment of glory will come in a courtroom, not on the pitch.On Thurs
  
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• New Arsenal deal makes Arteta best paid Premier League manager

  08-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Arsenal deal makes Arteta best paid Premier League managerArsenal have confirmed Arteta’s deal that is believed to run until 2030, while reports say the financial package makes him the division’s best-paid manager.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesMikel Arteta’s new Arsenal contract reportedly makes him the highest-paid manager in the Premier League, with his four-year deal believed to be worth more than £20 million a season, up from £12m.Arsenal confirmed
  
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• McTominay contract stand-off carries echoes of Napoli’s Kvaratskhelia saga

  08-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McTominay contract stand-off carries echoes of Napoli’s Kvaratskhelia sagaScott McTominay’s contract situation at Napoli is starting to look uncomfortably familiar for fans of the Partenopei.According to Il Mattino, via TuttoNapoli, the Scotland midfielder has asked his representatives to reopen talks with the club over a new deal, but an agreement needs to be found quickly. If not, he could be tempted to listen to offers in January, with Real Madrid among the clubs to have sounded o
  
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• Pick of the stats: Swansea City v Norwich City

  08-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Swansea City could be off the top of the table by the time they meet Norwich City on Saturday (12:30 BST).A victory for West Ham over QPR on Friday night (20:00 BST) would send the Hammers to the summit at the expense of the Swans.Swansea City have won their past three home league matches against Norwich City since a 1-0 defeat in the 2022-23 season under Russell Martin.Norwich have won just one of their past seven league games against Swansea, a 5-1 home victory in January 2025.Swansea hav
  
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• London omitted as Super League clubs named for 2027

  08-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All 14 Super League clubs will remain in the competition next season after the release of the yearly gradings - as second-tier treble winners London Broncos again miss out.Broncos won the Championship Grand Final, the 1895 Cup and were runaway champions in the regular-season standings.But, despite the backing of Australian businessman Grant Wechsel, former Brisbane Broncos star Darren Lockyer and a squad full of internationals, they only finished 16th in the gradings, below fellow Championship s
  
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• Andoni Iraola speaks on Liverpool’s clash with Manchester City

  08-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola speaks on Liverpool’s clash with Manchester CityAndoni Iraola Sets Out Liverpool Plan Ahead of Manchester City Test at AnfieldLiverpool have reached the first proper pause point of the season, and the timing matters. Seven competitive matches into Andoni Iraola’s tenure, there is enough evidence to start drawing conclusions, even if only provisional ones. Speaking to liverpoolfc.com, the Liverpool head coach offered a measured assessment of where his side are, what stil
  
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• Premier League Fan Fest heading to Denver, Colorado: Dates, times, full details

  08-10-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest is heading to Denver, Colorado in October, with the Mile High City welcoming our studio show, Premier League legends, huge watch parties and so much more.MORE – Click here to learn more details about the Fan Fest in DenverDenver will be home to the 13th Fan Fest event, as cities all across the United States of America have hosted in recent years with Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Chicago, Nashville, Orlando, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Miami, Austi
  
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• Second Marseille player criticises management of Tottenham’s Roberto De Zerbi

  08-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Second Marseille player criticises management of Tottenham’s Roberto De ZerbiAfter Amir Murillo last month, Neal Maupay has become the latest player to criticise Roberto De Zerbi’s man management during his time at Olympique de Marseille. De Zerbi managed Marseille for just one full season before leaving just over halfway through his second at the club. He left OM back in February and soon after took over at Tottenham Hotspur. The Italian succeeded in keeping Spurs in the Premier Lea
  
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• Report: Man United and Liverpool in the race to sign Premier League defender

  08-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United and Liverpool in the race to sign Premier League defenderMan Utd Face Liverpool Battle for Adrien Truffert as Bournemouth Set £60m ValuationManchester United’s search for a left-back looks set to become one of the more closely watched transfer stories ahead of the next windows, with TeamTalk reporting that Bournemouth defender Adrien Truffert is firmly on the club’s radar. The complication for United is an obvious one, Liverpool are also in the frame, and tha
  
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• ENGLAND SQUAD: Toone handed late call-up as Bronze withdraws

  08-10-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ENGLAND SQUAD: Toone handed late call-up as Bronze withdrawsManchester United midfielder Ella Toone has received a late call-up to the England squad.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official media release from The Football Association this morning.The 27-year-old has been drafted into Sarina Wiegman’s squad following the withdrawal of defender Lucy Bronze through injury. Bronze sustained a minor knock whilst playing for Chelsea last weekend.Toone was one of the surprise absen
  
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• Pick of the stats: Derby County v Wrexham

  08-10-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derby County will hope to kick-start their Championship season when they welcome Wrexham to Pride Park on Saturday (kick-off 15:00 BST).The Rams are in the relegation zone after just one win from their opening eight games and are without a victory in their past four matches (D1 L3).Wrexham ended a run of three games without a win by beating Southampton 2-1 at home before the international break and start the weekend in mid-table. Derby County failed to beat Wrexham in the Championship last seaso
  
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• Barcelona step up interest in Borussia Dortmund starlet dubbed the ‘new Bellingham’

  08-10-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona step up interest in Borussia Dortmund starlet dubbed the ‘new Bellingham’FC Barcelona continue to scour the European market for young players with significant potential, and one of the names to have emerged on their radar is Justin Ejodamen.The midfielder is only 15 years old and currently plays in Borussia Dortmund’s youth system. Of Nigerian descent and an Italy youth international, Ejodamen is regarded as one of the most promising young players in German football,
  
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• Juventus not convinced by Woltemade as club target ex-Arsenal and Atalanta strikers

  08-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus not convinced by Woltemade as club target ex-Arsenal and Atalanta strikersJuventus are already doubting Nick Woltemade and have started lining up alternatives for next summer, just over a month after his arrival.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the striker’s viral miss for Germany against Serbia has only deepened concerns in Turin. With half an hour left in Munich, he sent the ball over from two yards out with the goal gaping, which set off a wave of criticism in the German p
  
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• Blow for Ajax as striker suffers season ending injury

  08-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blow for Ajax as striker suffers season ending injuryAjax have been dealt a blow with the news that Danish striker Kasper Dolberg will be out for the rest of the season. Dolberg suffered a serious knee injury while on international duty with Denmark and has returned to Amsterdam for surgery, which was successful. Now, the Ajax forward is set to spend the next few months rehabilitating as he looks to return to action next season. The 29-year-old had started the Eredivisie and European season pret
  
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• ‘Some circumstances call for giving it your all’ – France’s Aurélien Tchouaméni on playing 2026 World Cup despite injury

  08-10-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Some circumstances call for giving it your all’ – France’s Aurélien Tchouaméni on playing 2026 World Cup despite injuryHaving enjoyed a mixed World Cup campaign, France midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni (26) spoke in an interview with France 24 about the injury that prevented him from performing at his best.“By the third or fourth match – or even a little before that – I was in pain,” he explained. “It’s the Wo
  
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• Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal

  08-10-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 until he became prime minister this summer [Getty Images]Some Premier League clubs were so "astonished" by comments made by Andy Burnham - appearing to downplay the verdict against Manchester City - that they are now "concerned" about political interference in the appeal process, sources have told BBC Sport.Senior club figures say they were shocked when they heard the prime minister tell the BBC he would be "really concerned" if Manchester C
  
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• AZ Alkmaar closing in on new contract with star midfielder

  08-10-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AZ Alkmaar closing in on new contract with star midfielderVI are reporting that AZ Alkmaar are closing in on signing a contract extension with their star youngster Kees Smit. The midfielder will extend his current contract, which runs out in 2028, until 2030. This is a huge boost for AZ Alkmaar as Smit is certainly going to be attracting interest from a number of clubs after his performances this season and last. Now, AZ Alkmaar can guarantee that they will receive a sizeable sum if they do deci
  
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• 🎧 New managers and the return of the Championship

  08-10-2026 11:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robbie Savage will have his first crack at management in the EFL after taking over at Peterborough United, while Michael Duff has replaced Graham Alexander at Bradford City.Savage and Duff both appear on the latest 72+ EFL podcast with Jobi McAnuff, who is joined by Luke Chambers and Tommy Smith.The panel also discuss the teams who have impressed and disappointed them in the Championship so far this season.Spoiler alert... Stoke City, Swansea City, QPR, Burnley, Norwich City and Derby County all
  
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• Manchester City ruled out summer move for Barcelona midfielder after reviewing medical report

  08-10-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City ruled out summer move for Barcelona midfielder after reviewing medical reportFC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has taken an important step in his recovery from the injury to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Barcelona ace has started taking part in sections of team training and, although he still needs time before receiving medical clearance and becoming available to Hansi Flick, his return to competitive action is getting close
  
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• Messi’s No 10 successor: Serie A starlets Paz and Mastantuono among the contenders

  08-10-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi’s No 10 successor: Serie A starlets Paz and Mastantuono among the contendersArgentina’s search for Lionel Messi’s successor in the No 10 shirt is under way, and two Serie A playmakers are among the early contenders.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Como’s Nico Paz is the favourite among fans back home. Fiorentina’s Franco Mastantuono, on loan from Real Madrid, is also in the running, and both have the left foot and creativity associated with Argentina&rsqu
  
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• Exeter City investigate Cox's mystery illness

  08-10-2026 11:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sonny Cox has just returned to fitness after being injured last month [Shutterstock]Exeter City are trying to understand the cause of an illness that has affected striker Sonny Cox this season.The 21-year-old was due to start Tuesday's Jersey Mike's Trophy game with Oxford United.But he had to withdraw from the side not long before kick-off and was seen getting medical help."He has an allergic reaction to something. We're still investigating it, we're still supporting Sonny through it," Exeter C
  
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• Pick of the stats: West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City

  08-10-2026 11:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Bromwich Albion welcome Birmingham City for a West Midlands derby in the Championship on Saturday lunchtime (kick-off 12:30 BST).It will be a second local derby in a row for the Baggies, who are hoping to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat at Wolves before the international break.Blues have won just one of their past five games (D3 L1), but drew with promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough last time out, and will want to keep pace with the early frontrunners. West Bromwich Albion have won one of their
  
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• McKennie set to overtake Locatelli as Juventus appearance leader in the current squad

  08-10-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McKennie set to overtake Locatelli as Juventus appearance leader in the current squadWeston McKennie is set to become the Juventus player with the most appearances in the current squad when the Bianconeri visit Cagliari this weekend.According to Corriere dello Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the American is expected to start at the Unipol Domus. That would take him to 234 games for the club, one more than the injured Manuel Locatelli.Nobody else is close. Daniele Rugani is next on 157, ahead of Fede
  
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• Arsenal youngster receives MBE from Prince William

  08-10-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster receives MBE from Prince WilliamThe Arsenal forward was honoured for services to association football after helping England win a second successive European Championship.Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesMichelle Agyemang described the moment as “incredible” after receiving her MBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.The Arsenal youngster was awarded the honour for services to association football in the King’s Birthday Honours List in June 2
  
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• Barcelona defender not considering exit despite lack of playing time and heavy Premier League interest

  08-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender not considering exit despite lack of playing time and heavy Premier League interestJules Kounde has no intention of leaving Barcelona despite seeing his role reduced under Hansi Flick this season, with interest from several Premier League clubs failing to change his stance.According to SPORT, the French defender remains convinced that he can win back his place in Flick’s starting XI and is not considering a departure during the January transfer window.Jules Kounde transf
  
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• 'He's lucky... he got off very lightly'

  08-10-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In a bonus episode of the BBC's Football Daily podcast, John Bennett is joined by BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore and 72+ EFL podcast host and former Reading and Watford winger Jobi McAnuff to react to the Spygate verdict.An FA regulatory commission has handed Southampton boss Tonda Eckert a suspended six-week ban for his involvement in the Spygate scandal, but do the panel think is it a fair outcome?Blackmore said: "I thought he'd get maybe three to five games per [FA] charge and it would be
  
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• Arsenal star closing in on £350,000-per-week contract deal

  08-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star closing in on £350,000-per-week contract dealDeclan Rice new Arsenal deal edges closer after title-winning seasonArsenal are doing what smart champions do, they are tying down their elite talent early. According to BBC Sport, Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, a move that feels logical given his status at the club and in the dressing room.Rice has become central to everything Arsenal do. Since joining from West Ham for £105m in July 2023,
  
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• What Guardiola said about Man City charges

  08-10-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all."Comforting words of solidarity from a long-standing leader can be a great source of strength and unity at a time of crisis.And many Manchester City fans will have felt just that after former manager Pep Guardiola posted on social media last week in response to the club being found guilty of deliberate financial rule-breaking over nine years.To some, Guardiola's intervention came as a surprise. After all, he is no longer in a ma
  
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• Liverpool have joined the race to sign midfield wonderkid

  08-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have joined the race to sign midfield wonderkidLiverpool Tracking Niko Iličević as Frankfurt Fight to Keep Hold of Elite Teenage PlaymakerLiverpool are among a growing cluster of major European clubs keeping a close eye on Eintracht Frankfurt youngster Niko Iličević, according to TeamTalk, with the 15-year-old attacking midfielder rapidly building a reputation as one of the standout prospects in his age group.The latest report states that Liverpool and Bournemouth h
  
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• ‘It’s a disservice to him as well as the club’ – Real Madrid ‘irritated’ by Kylian Mbappé’s behaviour

  08-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘It’s a disservice to him as well as the club’ – Real Madrid ‘irritated’ by Kylian Mbappé’s behaviourReal Madrid are becoming increasingly “irritated” by Kylian Mbappé’s (27) behaviour, L’Équipe understands. It comes after an international break of controversies for the France captain.Mbappé was injured during the first game of the international break. He scored the winner against Turkiye (1-0) but in d
  
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• 🚨 Lay-off ahead: Athletic issue medical update on Oihan Sancet

  08-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Lay-off ahead: Athletic issue medical update on Oihan SancetOihan Sancet has undergone an MRI scan due to muscle discomfort that has prevented him from training normally, and Athletic Club released the results today."Tests carried out on Oihan Sancet have confirmed that the Navarre-born player has a moderate muscle injury to the soleus in his left leg," the club explains in a statement.Sancet's recovery will be monitored, but he will miss this weekend's match and is expected to need ar
  
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• All-Ireland winner O'Connor announces Mayo retirement

  08-10-2026 10:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mayo All-Ireland winner Cillian O'Connor has announced his retirement from inter-county football.The 34-year-old was part of the matchday squad for their long-awaited Sam Maguire Cup win against Kerry in the summer, but did not feature in the decider.Indeed, injuries limited the forward to just two appearances in 2026 after he opted out of the entirety of the 2025 season.A two-time All-Star, he was a regular for Mayo after making his debut as a 19-year-old under James Horan in 2011 and reached f
  
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• Endrick gives Milan green light but Real Madrid must approve January exit

  08-10-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Endrick gives Milan green light but Real Madrid must approve January exitEndrick has reportedly told Milan they would be his first choice if Real Madrid let him leave in January.According to MilanNews, citing La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Brazilian has made clear that the Rossoneri would be at the front of the queue should he leave the Bernabéu this winter.The forward has played just four minutes this season after José Mourinho blocked a loan exit in the summer. He could push for re
  
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• Portuguese forward’s Barcelona dream hit by major contract twist at current club

  08-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portuguese forward’s Barcelona dream hit by major contract twist at current clubJoao Felix’s hopes of returning to Barcelona could be in serious trouble, with Al Nassr’s new president planning to trigger a clause that would extend the Portuguese forward’s stay in Saudi Arabia.As reported before, Felix’s dream is to return to Spotify Camp Nou once his guaranteed contract with Al Nassr expires at the end of the season. The Portuguese has remained fond of Barcelon
  
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• Max Dowman receives 3 Guinness World Records certificates

  08-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman receives 3 Guinness World Records certificatesThe teenager’s records span the Premier League and Champions League, with his latest recognition also earning him a prominent place in the 2027 edition.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesMax Dowman has been presented with three Guinness World Records certificates after a remarkable 2025/26 season in which the Arsenal teenager became the youngest player to appear in the Champions League, the youngest Premier League goalscorer and the
  
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• Manchester City midfield mainstay establishing himself as strong option for Real Madrid – report

  08-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City midfield mainstay establishing himself as strong option for Real Madrid – reportReal Madrid are keeping tabs on Rayan Cherki as the Manchester City midfielder continues to make an impression in England, although any potential move appears heavily dependent on developments at the Etihad.According to Bernabeu Digital, the Frenchman has emerged as a ‘real option’ for Madrid after adapting to life at Manchester City. His performances have strengthened his reput
  
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• Defiance and comfort - what Guardiola said about Man City charges

  08-10-2026 10:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all."Comforting words of solidarity from a long-standing leader can be a great source of strength and unity at a time of crisis.And they were the sentiments former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola posted on social media last week in response to the club being found guilty of deliberate financial rule-breaking over nine years.To some, Guardiola's intervention came as a surprise. After all, he is no longer in a managerial positio
  
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• Vincent Kompany to be honored with Bavarian Minister-President award

  08-10-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vincent Kompany to be honored with Bavarian Minister-President awardBavarian Minister-President Markus Söder will honour Vincent Kompany with a special award for his commitment to fighting racism. The Bavarian State Chancellery announced that the award will take place Saturday evening in Munich, after Bayern’s trip to Augsburg.In a press release, Söder said: “Vincent Kompany is an exceptional coach with a clear playing philosophy, strong leadership, and charisma both o
  
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• Ligue 1 clubs want a swift end for Ligue 1 Plus

  08-10-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 clubs want a swift end for Ligue 1 PlusLigue 1 clubs are keen for a swift end for Ligue 1 Plus, the league-owned broadcaster of France’s top-flight, as per a report from L’Équipe.Ligue 1 Plus was created following DAZN’s decision to terminate their agreement to broadcast Ligue 1 just one year into their five year deal. Last season was the first broadcast by the LFP-run broadcaster. It is now into its second season. However, despite its editorial success, receipts
  
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