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• USWNT vs. Spain: World's top 2 teams meet in potential preview of 2027 World Cup final

  09-10-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON — A meeting between the top-ranked teams in women’s soccer — the reigning world champions vs. the defending Olympic gold medalists — is something fanatics and casual observers alike are aching to see in the late stages of the 2027 World Cup.But in a pair of friendlies nine months ahead of time?Not so bad, either.In a possible preview of next summer’s semifinals or final in Brazil, the second-ranked U.S. and No. 1 Spain will clash twice in a span of 76&fra
  
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• NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible'

  09-10-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a 2027 Women's World Cup play-off semi-final have "gone from improbable to impossible" after a 4-0 defeat at Inver Park.Underdogs heading into the first-leg tie, the hosts were well beaten and face a mammoth task to overturn the deficit in Tuesday's return in Portimao.McArdle, who took over as Northern Ireland manager in March, felt there were positives in the defeat, but said the scoreline was "sore" and "it hurts"."It fee
  
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• How Liverpool’s clash with Manchester City casts awkward new light on Premier League’s big-money model

  09-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Money has long been a theme in meetings of Liverpool against Manchester City. It promised to be once again when the transfer window concluded. This, it seemed, was set to be the first Premier League game to feature five £100m men and both of those who share the British record as the £125m buys. Then, after the independent commission’s verdict on City cast some of their past spending in a different light, came what might be deemed less dramatic news: Alexander Isak is injured.No
  
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• Arteta's conscience clear over Man City charges

  09-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2019 [Getty Images]Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's Premier League rule breaches during a period when he was assistant manager at the club.The Arsenal boss worked under Pep Guardiola between 2016 and 2019, which overlapped with the nine seasons during which City have been found to have broken rules and disguised secret funding of more than £830m.In his first news conference since the ruling - which the club
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Step Up Their Efforts To Land This La Liga Striker: Should De Zerbi Snap Him Up?

  09-10-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Step Up Their Efforts To Land This La Liga Striker: Should De Zerbi Snap Him Up?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their efforts to land Espanyol striker Roberto Fernandez. It has been claimed that Spurs are working hard to acquire the services of the Spanish centre-forward next year.Fernandez’s Excellent Form In La Liga This SeasonFernandez has enjoyed a great run of form at the Spanish club in this campaign so fa
  
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• Arsenal eye deal for teenager Mora - Saturday's gossip

  09-10-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal eye deal for Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora, AC Milan in pole position for Endrick, Nottingham Forest braced for Murillo interest.Arsenal have made an offer to sign Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora, 17,who has a £21.2m release clause in his contract with Club Tijuana and is attracting interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund and Benfica.(El Porvenir - in Spanish)AC Milan believe they are in pole position to sign Brazil striker Endrick on loan f
  
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• Trefelin seal first ever Cymru Premier win

  09-10-2026 23:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roan Piper celebrates with team-mates after scoring Trefelin's third goal [FAW]Cardiff Met 1-3 Trefelin BGCTrefelin secured their first ever Cymru Premier win with an impressive victory away at Cardiff Met.Tyler Brook put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot after seven minutes after Jack Hooper needlessly handled the ball in the area.Jasper Jones double Trefelin's advantage just after the half hour mark.Hooper made amends for his earlier howler by pulling a goal back for Met after a goalmou
  
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• Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win?

  09-10-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sarina Wiegman has led England to back-to-back European titles [Getty Images]England came away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but what did we learn?Sarina Wiegman's side are looking to secure their place in Brazil next year but have to navigate the play-offs after finishing runners-up in their qualification group.The back-to-back European champions won 3-1 in Crete on Friday night and will need to finish the job against Greece on Tuesd
  
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• Liverpool must capitalise on Man United contract chaos

  09-10-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool must capitalise on Man United contract chaosLiverpool know what it means to lose one of your best players for free. Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate, Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold have all left Anfield for next to nothing over the last 18 months.Players running down their contracts to force moves has become commonplace in modern day football, and the Reds aren’t the only team to have been burnt.Liverpool now have the chance to learn from their experiences however, and c
  
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• Rangers Injury Boost For £9.5m Striker’s Return: Should They Rush Him?

  09-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Injury Boost For £9.5m Striker’s Return: Should They Rush Him?Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland has delivered an encouraging recovery update after undergoing hamstring surgery, saying his rehabilitation is moving in a positive direction.The 31-year-old striker is now off crutches, four weeks after surgery, and has received fresh feedback from the specialist who treated the injury. Shankland said the hamstring is healing well, giving Rangers fans some welcome news after a dif
  
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• Portadown and Glentoran share spoils at Shamrock Park

  09-10-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipPortadown 0 - 0 Glentoran FTPortadown and Glentoran shared the spoils as they drew 0-0 in an entertaining affair at Shamrock Park.The Ports, who picked up their first win of the season last week, will be frustrated to only come away with a point after spurning two great opportunities to pick up back-to-back victories.Finn Flanagan blazed over from eight yards with the goal at his mercy after only two minutes, while a misplaced pass on 76 minutes resulted in a two-on-one breakawa
  
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• Manchester United ready to move for Premier League defender

  09-10-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United ready to move for Premier League defenderManchester United Face Murillo Reality as Nottingham Forest Hold Firm Over £70m to £80m DefenderManchester United’s interest in Murillo is real, but any suggestion that Nottingham Forest will entertain a January sale looks wide of the mark. According to TeamTalk, Forest are taking a firm line on the future of the Brazilian centre-back, with the club making it clear that any winter exit would require an “exceptiona
  
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• Celtic Links With 40-Year-Old Manager Surfaces After His Latest Comments: Can He Replace O’Neill?

  09-10-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Links With 40-Year-Old Manager Surfaces After His Latest Comments: Can He Replace O’Neill?The Daily Record reports that Celtic have renewed interest in Kieran McKenna after the former Ipswich Town manager outlined the kind of project he wants next.McKenna left Ipswich in June after leading the club back to the Premier League, completing three promotions during his four-and-a-half years at Portman Road. Rather than accepting another job, the 40-year-old chose a break from management
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Lens 2-1 Lyon: Les Sang et Or defeat unbeaten Gones in resounding win for Yannick Cahuzac’s home debut

  09-10-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Lens 2-1 Lyon: Les Sang et Or defeat unbeaten Gones in resounding win for Yannick Cahuzac’s home debutLigue 1 McDonald’s, Matchday 6, 09/10/2026Lens inflicted Lyon their first defeat of the Ligue 1 courtesy of an inspired display for Yannick Cahuzac’s home debut. Florian Thauvin delivered the goods with two assists. Khalis Merah’s late goal was in vain for Paulo Fonseca’s team. The MatchAfter a three-week hiatus, Ligue 1 football returned with a mou
  
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• 😳 Bundesliga match has a wild finish with four goals in 12 minutes

  09-10-2026 22:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Bundesliga match has a wild finish with four goals in 12 minutesBorussia Dortmund were leading Werder Bremen by two goals in the 87th minute.But their opponents fought back to draw 2–2 at Signal Iduna Park this Friday (9).There was even a goal against his former club from a striker who is FLYING this season.Four goals were scored in the space of 12 minutes. All from the 80th minute onwards.The result ended BVB's perfect record in the Bundesliga.And gave Bayern and Freiburg someth
  
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• Liverpool ready to blow Chelsea out of the water and steal world-class star

  09-10-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool ready to blow Chelsea out of the water and steal world-class starLiverpool are reportedly ready to outspend Chelsea in order to steal a world-class star. What a signing this could be.The Reds' midfield definitely needs some work. That's plain to see and we're shocked that Liverpool didn't make a proper move to fix things in the summer.In fact, they sold Curtis Jones and didn't replace him - things actually got worse.The problem is that Liverpool really only have attack-first midfield o
  
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• Arsenal Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Bayern Munich Winger: Dream Option For Arteta?

  09-10-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Bayern Munich Winger: Dream Option For Arteta?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey stated that Arsenal are among the clubs hoping to land Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are facing competition from Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race to land the English playmaker.Olise’s Impressive Numbers In German FootballOlise has enjoyed a great run of form at the Bavarian cl
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Werder Bremen – Niclas Füllkrug secures share of spoils in four-goal thriller

  09-10-2026 22:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Werder Bremen – Niclas Füllkrug secures share of spoils in four-goal thrillerA comeback for the ages, Niclas Füllkrug’s dramatic stoppage time equaliser earned Werder Bremen a share of the spoils against an unbeaten Borussia Dortmund, who threw away a 2-0 lead Matchday 5’s curtain-raiser.The big news before kick-off was the return of Nico Schlotterbeck, who was expected to be sidelined for several weeks after having to withdraw f
  
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• West Ham €20m Transfer Target “Not Closing His Doors”: Can Nuno Revive The Deal?

  09-10-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham €20m Transfer Target “Not Closing His Doors”: Can Nuno Revive The Deal?West Ham saw a €20 million offer for Mohamed Alì Zoma rejected this summer, but he has now made his position clear.The 22-year-old has started the 2026/27 campaign in strong form for Nürnberg, scoring six goals in six 2. Bundesliga appearances. That follows 14 goals in his first season in Germany after joining from AlbinoLeffe in 2025.Nürnberg reportedly turned down West Ham&rsq
  
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• Erling Haaland to Liverpool could really be happening

  09-10-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland to Liverpool could really be happeningAs Liverpool prepare for their toughest challenge yet this season, the focus around Sunday’s match remains mostly on off-pitch matters. The Anfield clash will see Manchester City take to the pitch for the first time since they were found guilty of almost all the charges levied against them by the Premier League.With an appeal pending it isn’t yet clear what punishment awaits the 10-time league winners, but the Reds will be hoping t
  
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• Title rivals Flamengo and Palmeiras wage war of official statements

  09-10-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Title rivals Flamengo and Palmeiras wage war of official statementsFlamengo issued a statement on the officiating in their match against Santos last Wednesday (8).Palmeiras then criticized that statement in an official release of their own this Friday (9).Flamengo initially argued that VAR failed to intervene in an incident that could have resulted in a red card for Santos' Barreal in the first half. They also criticized the decisions that led to Jorginho's sending-off and the first penalty awar
  
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• Bouaddi To Start, Cherki On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Liverpool

  09-10-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bouaddi To Start, Cherki On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs LiverpoolManchester City will face off against Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday as they hope to secure all three points on their travels in the Premier League. The Mancunian giants managed to secure a 5-3 win over Sunderland before the international break, which should give them some confidence going into this game.Enzo Maresca will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation once again and is expected to make one twe
  
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• Ronaldo scores on Al-Nassr return after Portugal fallout

  09-10-2026 22:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saudi Pro LeagueAl Nassr 3 - 0 Diriyah Club FTCristiano Ronaldo has scored four goals in seven league games this season [Getty Images]Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his return to club football after his Portugal fallout - as Al-Nassr fans unfurled a banner supporting their forward.The 41-year-old left the national team camp halfway through the four-game Nations League break after remaining an unused substitute against Norway.Ronaldo says he has not retired from international football - but accused
  
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• Modrić leaves future Real Madrid role undecided

  09-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Modrić leaves future Real Madrid role undecidedLuka Modrić is open to returning to Real Madrid in a future role, according to comments reported by the Daily Post, but no formal role or appointment has been confirmed. The Croatia midfielder left Madrid as a free agent in summer 2025 and continued his career with AC Milan; any suggestion of a coaching or institutional appointment remains speculative.Modrić has left the door open to a Madrid returnModrić spent 13 years at Real M
  
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• 🎥 After crisis in 🇵🇹, CR7 scores on Al-Nassr return, 20 shy of 1,000

  09-10-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 After crisis in 🇵🇹, CR7 scores on Al-Nassr return, 20 shy of 1,000After a turbulent few days, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Al-Nassr with a GOAL and took another step towards his 1,000th.The star found the net in Friday's (9th) 3–0 win over Al-Draih in the Saudi Pro League, taking his career tally to 980.The result moved Al-Nassr into second place with 19 points, behind Al Quadisiya only on tiebreakers.
  The goal machine opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. 
  
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• 😱Over Valverde's recovery: Atleti's latest attack on Real Madrid

  09-10-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱Over Valverde's recovery: Atleti's latest attack on Real MadridAtlético de Madrid have aimed a barbed dig at Real Madrid through their official channels, sarcastically congratulating their eternal rivals following Fede Valverde's lightning-fast return.
  Sarcasm over Real Madrid's medical reportThe red-and-white club posted a provocative message congratulating Real Madrid for "proving that 100% of the world's medical community was wrong". The club's dig directly questions the valid
  
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• Newcastle United ready to cut ties with struggling star

  09-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United ready to cut ties with struggling starNewcastle United transfer latest: Nick Woltemade loan stance clear as Juventus assess striker marketNewcastle United have reached a firm position on Nick Woltemade, with the forward expected to remain at Juventus for the rest of the season despite a slow start in Turin. According to TeamTalk, there is no appetite at St James’ Park to revisit the decision that sent him to Serie A, and no straightforward mechanism for Juventus to cut the
  
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• Leeds United Ex-Boss Rejected Return Over Owner: Should Farke’s Deal Be Sealed Now?

  09-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Ex-Boss Rejected Return Over Owner: Should Farke’s Deal Be Sealed Now?Leeds United are working on a new contract for Daniel Farke after his work at Elland Road. The club want to keep him beyond his current agreement, which runs into 2027, although talks have yet to reach an agreement.Farke arrived in 2023 after Leeds dropped into the Championship. His first season brought 90 points, but Southampton won the play-off final. A year later, he answered that disappointment emphatica
  
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• Lawrie Sanchez On Northern Ireland, Wimbledon, Fulham And The Changing Face Of Football

  09-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lawrie Sanchez On Northern Ireland, Wimbledon, Fulham And The Changing Face Of FootballAn interview with Lawrie Sanchez, by Callum McFadden for WFi.When UEFA announced the expansion of the European Championship to 24 teams for Euro 2016, you said it would give Northern Ireland a great opportunity to qualify. With the World Cup now expanded to 48 teams, what did you make of the format?“When they extended the Euros, I said it would be a great opportunity for Northern Ireland to qualify, whic
  
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• Fabrizio Romano claim is just the beginning, Liverpool can sign fantastic Brazil star

  09-10-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano claim is just the beginning, Liverpool can sign fantastic Brazil starLiverpool have a chance to sign a truly fantastic Brazilian talent. Fabrizio Romano's latest claim is just the beginning.Liverpool aren't done reshaping their attack and that's something you don't need to look very hard for before it's incredibly apparent. They've got four left-wingers in their first-team and zero right-wingers.That's a problem by anyone's standards. Liverpool have a selection of wingers who all
  
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• Everton Eye £60m 20-Year-Old Striker As Agent Urges PL Move: Should Moyes Risk The Fee?

  09-10-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Eye £60m 20-Year-Old Striker As Agent Urges PL Move: Should Moyes Risk The Fee?Everton’s striker shortage could push David Moyes back into the market in January, with Christian Kofane emerging as a target after a summer approach failed.The 20-year-old Cameroon international has attracted Premier League interest since his breakthrough. Bayer Leverkusen rejected three offers worth £60m, according to his agent Eric Depolo, with Everton, Aston Villa and Newcastle involved.D
  
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• Pio Esposito wants to play for Italy U21 at 2027 European Championships, says Baldini

  09-10-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pio Esposito wants to play for Italy U21 at 2027 European Championships, says BaldiniSilvio Baldini says that Inter striker Francesco Pio Esposito wants to play for the Italy U21 side at the upcoming European Championships next summer, as long as he is not too busy with the senior squad in June: ‘We hope they’ll leave him with us’.Baldini: Esposito ‘told me’ he wants to play for Italy U21s at the EurosBaldini and Italy have recently qualified for the U21 European Ch
  
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• Ferran Torres earns Ligue 1 Player of the Month honours 🏅

  09-10-2026 21:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferran Torres earns Ligue 1 Player of the Month honours 🏅Spanish forward Ferran Torres has made a dream start in a Paris Saint-Germain shirt, winning the Ligue 1 Player of the Month award for September.With the slogan "One month to settle in, one month to reign", the French league's official account celebrated the Valencian attacker's swift adaptation. Ferran has made a sensational impression since his first appearances at the Parc des Princes, becoming the Parisian team's main attacking
  
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• Aston Villa Loanee Could Head For Spain: Should Emery Trigger The Deal?

  09-10-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Loanee Could Head For Spain: Should Emery Trigger The Deal?Alejandro Garnacho’s difficult start at Aston Villa has raised questions over his future, with Spanish clubs monitoring it. The Madrid-born Argentine joined from Chelsea on a season-long loan in July, with a £43m obligation to buy. Chelsea confirmed that the deal becomes permanent if agreed criteria are met.Aston Villa: Garnacho faces Spain move if Emery gamble failsYet Garnacho has managed only 31 competitive min
  
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• Liverpool get their answer, Michael Olise ready to make massive commitment

  09-10-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool get their answer, Michael Olise ready to make massive commitmentMichael Olise has reportedly made up his mind. He's ready to make a massive commitment.Liverpool have been in the race for Michael Olise for a while now. If you can call it a race - Olise is still very much at Bayern Munich and didn’t appear to be too close towards an exit in the summer.But Olise’s contract expires in 2029 and that opens the door just a little. Bayern would look to sell next summer if he doesn&
  
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• Will Emery Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Brentford

  09-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Emery Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs BrentfordAston Villa will entertain Brentford at Villa Park this Saturday as they look to secure all three points at home in the Premier League. The Villans made a hard-fought 3-2 win away at Tottenham Hotspur before the international break, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Unai Emery will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep changes to a minimum for this clash. Hence, Nicol
  
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• Baldini: ‘Mancini left us our best players for Poland, Barzagli a pleasant surprise’

  09-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Baldini: ‘Mancini left us our best players for Poland, Barzagli a pleasant surprise’Italy U21s national team head coach Silvio Baldini says that there is a mutual level of respect with CT Roberto Mancini, who ‘left us our best players for Armenia and Poland’, and says that former Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli has been a ‘pleasant surprise’ on his coaching staff.The Azzurrini head coach spoke in-depth about Italy’s qualification for the U21 European C
  
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• Three talking points ahead of Barcelona vs Getafe | La Liga MD 8

  09-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three talking points ahead of Barcelona vs Getafe | La Liga MD 8FC Barcelona finally return after the new and extended international break tomorrow, and they kickstart a difficult phase of the season ahead.Over the next month, Barcelona face Getafe, Galatasaray, Real Betis, PSG and Real Madrid among other opponents, and the games only get harder as the period progresses.Tomorrow’s clash, in that sense, is a fitting beginning as they lock horns against Getafe – a side who have made ma
  
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• Real Madrid make enquiry for Serie A midfielder Mourinho greatly admires – report

  09-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make enquiry for Serie A midfielder Mourinho greatly admires – reportAccording to reports in Italy, as relayed by MARCA, Real Madrid are interested in Scott McTominay, the 29-year-old midfielder who has flourished at Napoli in Serie A after leaving Manchester United in 2024.As per the report, negotiations over the Scottish midfielder’s contract renewal have become complicated, raising the possibility that his departure could be brought forward.Renewal complications open t
  
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• Castro: “I have to do well at Roma to play with Argentina.”

  09-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Castro: “I have to do well at Roma to play with Argentina.”Santiago Castro bids farewell to Messi and returns to Gasperini’s side. The Giallorossi striker left Argentina yesterday to return to the capital ahead of the match against Como. Before his departure, he spoke to TNT Sports about his emotions with the Selección, starting with the words of Messi. On Messi’s last match: “Messi told us we had to enjoy his last match, but the goal was to win out of respec
  
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• Barnsley sign ex-Preston midfielder Johnson

  09-10-2026 20:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Johnson spent two seasons in Turkey with Fatih Karagumruk [Getty Images]Barnsley have signed former Preston North End and Stoke City midfielder Daniel Johnson for the remainder of the season.The former Jamaica international, 34, has been recruited as a free agent after initially spending time with the Tykes on a trial basis.Johnson had been without a club after leaving Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk in the summer.The midfielder, who came through Aston Villa's academy, spent eight years of
  
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• Chelsea to open talks with star amid Liverpool interest

  09-10-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea to open talks with star amid Liverpool interestChelsea Set Out Long-Term Josh Acheampong Plan as Liverpool Interest CoolsChelsea are moving decisively to protect one of their most highly regarded young assets, with TeamTalk reporting that Josh Acheampong is being lined up for a substantial new contract at Stamford Bridge.The 20-year-old defender has drawn admiration from across the Premier League and Europe, yet Chelsea’s position appears increasingly clear. The club want to reward
  
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• Andoni Iraola drops hint over who could replace Alexander Isak in Liverpool’s lineup

  09-10-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola drops hint over who could replace Alexander Isak in Liverpool’s lineupLiverpool vs Manchester City: Barcola Option Grows After Isak Injury BlowLiverpool go into the biggest match of their season so far with a problem that is simple to define and difficult to solve. Andoni Iraola has ruled out both Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo for the visit of Manchester City, which leaves him short of recognised firepower and forces a rethink in attack.That matters because Isak is the only s
  
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• England take control of World Cup play-off tie with dominant win in Greece

  09-10-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England will take a comfortable lead into the second leg of their Women’s World Cup play-off semi-final after they earned a 3-1 victory over Greece in Crete.Sarina Wiegman’s side will look to finish the job when the two teams meet in the return leg at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday, with the winners facing either Slovakia or Ukraine in the next round for a place at next summer’s tournament.Lauren James thought she opened the scoring but was ruled out through offside before I
  
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• Høgh To Lead The Line? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face Motherwell

  09-10-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Høgh To Lead The Line? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face MotherwellCeltic must bounce back from successive Old Firm setbacks before the international window, when they will clash heads with Motherwell on Sunday lunchtime. It won’t be a stroll in the park for them at Fir Park, even though the Steelmen have struggled of late with three back-to-back league defeats, failing to maintain last season’s form.The Hoops clinched an edgy win back in May, thanks to Kelechi Iheanac
  
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• Three talking points ahead of Real Madrid vs Villarreal | La Liga MD 8

  09-10-2026 20:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three talking points ahead of Real Madrid vs Villarreal | La Liga MD 8Real Madrid’s international break was an eventful one, but not for the reasons one would expect. After all, the media has ensured that the club’s name stays in the limelight for all the wrong reasons, and it is clear that the pressure is now mounting on them.Having gone two seasons without a major trophy, this was supposed to be the season Los Blancos got back on track and made their presence felt globally once mor
  
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• Liverpool ready to sign the perfect midfielder for Andoni Iraola

  09-10-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool ready to sign the perfect midfielder for Andoni IraolaLiverpool are making exciting moves to sign the perfect midfielder for Andoni Iraola. Liverpool are looking a little short in midfield at the moment. With Curtis Jones moving on, Trey Nyoni has been given a bigger role, and that feels like the right decision. Promoting from within has always been a big part of how the Reds operate, and Nyoni is exactly the kind of young player they should be trusting.That said, even with Nyoni stepp
  
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• Barcelona versatile defender next in line for contract renewal – report

  09-10-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona versatile defender next in line for contract renewal – reportAccording to Matteo Moretto on Radio MARCA, versatile FC Barcelona defender Gerard Martin is set to be the next in line to sign a new contract with the club.The Blaugrana recently announced the extension of breakthrough starlet Xavi Espart until 2030, while an agreement is already in place to renew the contract of club captain Raphinha.Marc Bernal, too, is expected to pen an improved contract reflecting his status and p
  
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• Isidor To Spearhead Le Bris’ Attack | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs Brighton

  09-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Isidor To Spearhead Le Bris’ Attack | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs BrightonSunderland will welcome Brighton and Hove Albion at the Stadium of Light this Saturday as they look to secure a win at home in the Premier League. The Black Cats suffered a 5-3 defeat at the hands of Manchester City before the international break, so they would be eager to put in a much-improved defensive showing this weekend.Regis Le Bris will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to m
  
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• “A machine!” – Luis Enrique praises attacking superstar after superb break with France

  09-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “A machine!” – Luis Enrique praises attacking superstar after superb break with FranceLuis Enrique praised “machine” Desire Doue after some exceptional performances for France in the international break.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Club football is almost back, and that meant a first press conference in a few weeks for Luis Enrique, who as always w
  
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