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• Addicks striker Dixon leaves for Serbian SuperLiga

  27-07-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton striker Kaheim Dixon has joined Serbian SuperLiga club Novi Pazar for an undisclosed fee after two seasons with the Championship outfit.Having initially joined from Jamaica Premier League side Arnett Gardens in 2024, the 21-year-old struggled to get a foothold in the first team, making just five appearances.Jamaica international Dixon went on loan to Crawley Town for the first half of last season, scoring one goal in 16 appearances across all competitions.Manager Nathan Jones told the c
  
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• Lamine Yamal receives huge praise from Czech Republic coach ahead of Nations League clash: ‘A game-changer’

  03-10-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal receives huge praise from Czech Republic coach ahead of Nations League clash: ‘A game-changer’Czech Republic coach Santi Denia has offered a glowing assessment of Lamine Yamal ahead of his side’s Nations League meeting with Spain, drawing on his own experience of working with the Barcelona star at youth level.Denia knows Yamal better than most opposition coaches, as he was involved when the winger was still a teenager coming through Spain’s youth system and r
  
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• Arsenal star set to miss a few weeks through injury

  03-10-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star set to miss a few weeks through injuryArsenal Injury Blow as Christos Tzolis Faces Spell Out with Hamstring IssueArsenal may have a familiar problem on their hands, an attacker picking up a muscle injury on international duty and returning with a cloud over his availability. According to Standard Sport, Christos Tzolis is facing up to three weeks out after the hamstring issue he suffered while playing for Greece.The 24-year-old, signed from Club Brugge in the summer, lasted fewer th
  
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• 5️⃣ top stories: Italy impress in France, Barça and Raphinha relieved

  03-10-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  5️⃣ top stories: Italy impress in France, Barça and Raphinha relievedThe last Saturday of the September international break brings us plenty of news. It looked like it would be a quiet few days, but that hasn’t been the case.So let’s run through the five stories you can’t miss to kick off your Saturday.Spain look to keep entertaining📸 David Ramos - 2026 Getty ImagesLa Roja face their third match of this international break, the penultimate one, and t
  
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• Inter-Jeltsch, McTominay-Cristante 👀, Amorim speaks: morning news ☀️

  03-10-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter-Jeltsch, McTominay-Cristante 👀, Amorim speaks: morning news ☀️No Serie A this weekend. Roberto Mancini’s Italy held France at the Stade de France on matchday three of the Nations League. The Azzurri spoiled Zidane’s home debut as head coach, with Bastoni canceling out Olise’s early opener. Another positive response after the poor opening defeat in Rome against Belgium and the emphatic win in Bursa against Turkey.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with La
  
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• Manchester City and Real Madrid play out nervy 1-1 draw

  03-10-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City and Real Madrid play out nervy 1-1 drawA nervy one-all draw saw Manchester City and Real Madrid take a point apiece in the UWCL at the Joie Stadium. Goals from Linda Caicedo and Bunny Shaw kept fans on the edge of their seat as the two sides met for the first time since 2022. Starting XIsManchester CityYamashita; Casparij, Rose, Greenwood, Wamser, Blindkilde – Brown, Hasegawa, Fowler, Fujino, Hemp, ShawReal MadridFrohms; Navarro, Larkar, Andersson, Cristobal, Caruso, Sen&sz
  
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• Spain boss refuses to confirm Lamine Yamal’s role against Czech Republic: ‘Important at any stage of the match’

  03-10-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain boss refuses to confirm Lamine Yamal’s role against Czech Republic: ‘Important at any stage of the match’Luis de la Fuente has kept his plans for Lamine Yamal under wraps ahead of Spain’s Nations League meeting with the Czech Republic, refusing to confirm whether the Barcelona winger will start.Yamal has already been one of Spain’s standout performers during the international break, having started against both England and Croatia, contributing three goals and
  
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• Davide Ancelotti explains why Vinicius is so loved inside Real Madrid dressing room

  03-10-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Davide Ancelotti explains why Vinicius is so loved inside Real Madrid dressing roomVinicius Junior has endured plenty of scrutiny during his Real Madrid career and is going through a less-than-favourable moment at the club right now.His form has not been great for either club or country since the start of the campaign, and he is looking to get back to his best sooner rather than later.Davide Ancelotti has now offered a perspective on why the Brazilian enjoys the dressing room’s support des
  
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• Florian Wirtz issues statement to Liverpool, he knows what he wants

  03-10-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florian Wirtz issues statement to Liverpool, he knows what he wants has sent one hell of a statement to Liverpool. The playmaker knows what he wants but can the Reds deliver it?Florian Wirtz has not started his Liverpool career the way that anybody hoped. That's pretty undeniable at this stage and we're still waiting on things to click with him.Because there can't be much of a question that Wirtz is one of the most talented players around. We've seen it, for one thing, as he was the best in the
  
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• The student playing in La Liga: Introvert Rodri's unique rise to top

  03-10-2026 08:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Rodri never wanted to be interesting.While a generation of players build personal brands and chase clicks, the Barcelona and Spain midfielder stays away from social media and avoids the spotlight, talking about tactics the way other players talk about cars. He is, by his own admission, an introvert who happens to control football games for a living.And it has been some career so far. The 30-year-old won 12 major trophies with Man City and helped Spain to European Championship and World Cup
  
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• Gasperini to rely on De Roon in Cristante’s absence

  03-10-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini to rely on De Roon in Cristante’s absenceIt’s going to be a long weekend for Roma’s players, whom Gian Piero Gasperini has granted three days of rest and has set a date for Tuesday afternoon in Trigoria. The Grugliasco-born coach is aiming to begin the week with his men preparing for the crucial match against Como, scheduled for Sunday, October 11th, at 12:30 PM at the Stadio Sinigaglia. For the match against Cesc Fabregas’s side, however, Gasperini will likely
  
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• Report: European giants keen on move for Brentford star

  03-10-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: European giants keen on move for Brentford starJuventus Plot Italian Core Rebuild as Michael Kayode Interest Offers Brentford ConcernJuventus are shaping a clear recruitment theme for the seasons ahead, with a renewed emphasis on young Italian talent and a deliberate attempt to rebuild a domestic core within the squad. Credit to Gazzetta Dello Sport, which reports that the club’s senior leadership has already outlined this approach publicly and is now assessing a number of targets
  
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• Real Madrid youngster earns glowing praise from national team coach: ‘Managing him is very easy’

  03-10-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youngster earns glowing praise from national team coach: ‘Managing him is very easy’Thiago Pitarch continues to strengthen his reputation as one of Real Madrid’s most promising young midfielders.One of Alvaro Arbeloa’s finds during his time as Madrid manager, Pitarch is yet to enjoy significant first-team minutes this season.Spain Under-21 assistant coach Julian Lopez de Lerma has now highlighted the mentality behind his rapid progress.Spain coach praises Pita
  
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• Hansi Flick ready to shake up Barcelona squad after international break amid fixture overload

  03-10-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick ready to shake up Barcelona squad after international break amid fixture overloadBarcelona are heading into one of the most demanding stretches of their season, and Hansi Flick is preparing to make greater use of players who have so far played a secondary role.On that note, according to SPORT, the Barcelona manager is expected to rotate his squad heavily once the international break ends. With the schedule moving to two matches per week this month, managing workload will become
  
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• Hailed by his country as Messi: ex-wonderkid can't find a club

  03-10-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hailed by his country as Messi: ex-wonderkid can't find a clubWhile Croatia face England in the Nations League tonight from 6 p.m., Alen Halilovic may well be sitting in front of the TV cheering on his country. Of course, we can’t know that for sure. What we do know is this: just a few years ago, plenty of experts would have expected the 30-year-old to be out on the pitch tonight, leading the Croatians as one of their absolute stars. Halilovic a star?Admittedly, from today’s perspect
  
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• Juventus keeping tabs on Brentford defender Michael Kayode

  03-10-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus keeping tabs on Brentford defender Michael KayodeJuventus are keeping tabs on Brentford defender Michael Kayode as the Serie A giants look to bring more Italian talent into their squad, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.Bianconeri chief executive Giovanni Carnevali and sporting director Ricky Massara want to build a stronger Italian core at the club, a model that has worked for Paris Saint-Germain.At first, the Parisian club sought to assemble the best from around the globe, but afte
  
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• Barcelona eyeing Tresoldi after giving up on Alvarez

  03-10-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona eyeing Tresoldi after giving up on AlvarezBarcelona have identified Nicolo Tresoldi as one of the strikers they could target after abandoning their pursuit of Julian Alvarez (h/t Sport).The Catalan giants explored several options to strengthen the No. 9 position after it became clear that a deal for Alvarez would be difficult.With Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres leaving over the summer, Barcelona wanted to add another goalscorer.They ultimately signed Gabriel Jesus for a cut-price
  
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• Real Madrid star jokes about choosing between Mbappe and Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘No matter who wins…’

  03-10-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star jokes about choosing between Mbappe and Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘No matter who wins…’The race for the Ballon d’Or appears to have finally boiled down to two names, and, reminiscent of the past, it is between a Barcelona and a Real Madrid star.Los Blancos’ candidate is Kylian Mbappe, especially after the Frenchman’s special goalscoring season where he was the top-scorer in virtually every major tournament he played. The lacuna, how
  
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• Marc Cucurella makes honest Real Madrid admission: ‘Everything is a process’

  03-10-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Cucurella makes honest Real Madrid admission: ‘Everything is a process’Marc Cucurella was one of the most exciting players Real Madrid brought into their team during the last summer transfer window. The Merengues, quite surprisingly, landed him even as he was linked with their two main rivals in Spain, FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.This move proved to be quite beneficial for them even before the start of the season, as Cucurella was the only Real Madrid player on the World Cu
  
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• Barcelona secure La Masia midfield gem on new contract until 2030

  03-10-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona secure La Masia midfield gem on new contract until 2030Barcelona have secured the future of one of La Masia’s promising midfielders, with Pedro Rodriguez agreeing a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2030.According to Mundo Deportivo, the 18-year-old has already signed the agreement, with only the official announcement now pending. His previous deal was due to expire in 2027, making the renewal an important step for the club.Barcelona secure Pedro Rodriguez&rs
  
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• Three clubs interested in move for Liverpool forward – Report

  03-10-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three clubs interested in move for Liverpool forward – ReportFederico Chiesa Liverpool Exit Talk Grows as Serie A Return EmergesReports from Calciomercato suggest Federico Chiesa could be heading towards a return to Serie A during the winter transfer window, with the Liverpool winger continuing to struggle for regular involvement.Now in his third season in England, the 28-year-old appears to be approaching an important point in his career. The suggestion is that a move back to Italy may of
  
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• Learning from Arteta and inspiring youngsters - Wilshere on management

  03-10-2026 07:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Wilshere won the FA Cup with Arsenal as a player in 2014 and 2015 and guided Luton Town to the EFL Trophy in April [Getty Images]The Football Interview will be available on BBC One at 12:45 BST every Saturday during the Premier League season, as well as on BBC iPlayer, BBC Football YouTube and the BBC Sport website and app.In the seventh episode of the new season, Kelly Somers sits down with Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere.Jack Wilshere's footballing career has gone full circle.From starti
  
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• Is Croatia v England on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations League

  03-10-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England will look to build on a strong win in the Czech Republic as they face another tricky away trip in Croatia.Thomas Tuchel’s side bounced back from a defeat to Spain in their Nations League opener as they produced a professional performance against 10-man opposition on Tuesday.That 2-0 success leaves them second in Group A3, level on points with their opposition – who will not benefit from their usual home advantage due to crowd restrictions in Rijeka.Croatia were beaten 4-2 by
  
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• Pitt beats Virginia Tech 35-33 after Hokies' game-winning field goal appears to go over an upright

  03-10-2026 05:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pitt hung on for a 35-33 win over Virginia Tech on Friday night after John Love missed a game-winning 36-yard field goal as time expired.Or did he?Love's kick certainly looked like it snuck inside the left upright from ESPN's live broadcast feed. But the official directly underneath the upright ruled that it didn't go through, much to Love's chagrin.IT'S NO GOOD 😱Pitt defeats Virginia Tech in Blacksburg 😯 pic.twitter.com/RsRV6QJkQL— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) October
  
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• Coutinho debuts, Gabigol seals comeback as Santos beat São Paulo

  03-10-2026 03:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coutinho debuts, Gabigol seals comeback as Santos beat São PauloAt MorumBIS, Santos came from behind to beat São Paulo 2-1 this Friday (2), in a postponed match from Round 21 of the 2026 Brasileirão.Tricolor Paulista actually started better and opened the scoring through Luciano, converting a penalty that was confirmed after a VAR review.But in the very next minute after play resumed, Gabriel Barbosa headed in a cross from the left to level the match.After the break, Philipp
  
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• Brasileirão is back! Check the updated table after the delayed San-São

  03-10-2026 03:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brasileirão is back! Check the updated table after the delayed San-SãoThe “Super Data Fifa” is still going on, including the national team taking the field this Saturday (3) against India at 11 a.m. (Brasília time), but the Brasileirão is already back!
  This Friday (2), right at MorumBIS, Santos came from behind to beat São Paulo 2-1 in a postponed Matchday 21 fixture, with two goals from Gabigol.Peixe reached the incredible mark of five straight win
  
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• ⚠️​ Will Mora play v USA? Mexico boss speaks before the match

  03-10-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️​ Will Mora play v USA? Mexico boss speaks before the matchIn recent days, there has been a lot of speculation about a possible injury to Gilberto Mora.
  Hours before the clash against the United States, the national team coach spoke about it.He confirmed that after some routine tests for some discomfort, Mora’s recovery has been favorable and he is available to get some minutes against the Americans.Will we see the "10" in tomorrow’s match?This article was transl
  
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• Rayados start search for Stefan Medina replacement

  03-10-2026 02:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rayados start search for Stefan Medina replacementRayados begin to explore options amid the imminent departure of club legend Stefan Medina.According to information on social media, Monterrey have already made an initial inquiry about the personal terms of Argentine defender Francisco Álvarez. Álvarez, 26, plays as a center-back and currently features for Argentinos Juniors. His name has already attracted interest from other major clubs in Argentine football.Will the Argentine play
  
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• Confirmed line-ups for the clash between Boca and Unión

  03-10-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed line-ups for the clash between Boca and UniónEverything is set for Boca to host Unión as part of Matchday 11 of Argentine football.
  Boca come into this one motivated after reaching the Copa Argentina semifinals, and they currently sit fifth in the overall league standings, so a win is vital to stay near the top.Boca’s XIVilla will partner Merentiel in attack, a move the coach believes could help against Unión.Unión’s XIThis article was translated
  
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• 🐢 Liga MX, among the slowest in the world

  03-10-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🐢 Liga MX, among the slowest in the worldLa Liga MX ranks seventh among national competitions with the lowest game intensity, according to a study by the CIES Football Observatory.The analysis takes into account the game intensity of the participating teams, placing Mexican soccer in the top 10 competitions with the slowest pace according to the methodology used by the organization.The figure places Mexican soccer behind leagues such as those of the United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Peru, C
  
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