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• After ending drought, Vasco look to improve away form

  05-10-2026 04:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After ending drought, Vasco look to improve away formThe win over Grêmio in Matchday 27 of the Brasileirão was only Vasco’s first away victory.The club’s new mission is to build a good run away from São Januário so that the goal of avoiding relegation becomes more attainable.Vasco is still one of the four worst-performing teams away from home in the 2026 Brasileirão.They have picked up eight points, compared to Chapecoense’s seven, Vitór
  
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• Milan’s Omari Hutchinson reveals laughing about goal v Manchester United with Ruben Amorim

  05-10-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan’s Omari Hutchinson reveals laughing about goal v Manchester United with Ruben AmorimSerie A side Milan signed Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest in the summer transfer window. While the player is yet to show true glimpses of his quality, he has now revealed laughing about his goal against Manchester United with Rossoneri boss Ruben Amorim.The attacker has previously revealed that the impression he made on the Amorim during his spell at Old Trafford helped him earn a move to the
  
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• We need to be aiming higher - Crawley chief Allman

  05-10-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crawley Town chief executive Tom Allman says the club's league position is far short of matching their playing budget this season - but remains confident of a revival in their on-pitch fortunes.The Reds, who only escaped relegation on the final day of last season, are bottom of League Two after only one win in their first seven matches.Allman has acknowledged their poor start to the campaign but backed the squad to turn it around."I don't want to be going up to Grimsby and watching us lose, so I
  
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• Uncertainty over future of Liverpool star with La Liga giants poised

  05-10-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uncertainty over future of Liverpool star with La Liga giants poisedVirgil van Dijk contract twist leaves Liverpool weighing Real Madrid threatLiverpool have a Virgil van Dijk problem, and it is the sort elite clubs create for themselves when they wait too long. According to Football365, citing fresh reporting, the club have softened their stance and are now open to discussing a new deal for their captain. That counts as a U-turn, and it matters.For months, the noise around Van Dijk pointed in o
  
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• Saelemaekers worry as Milan confirm new surgery may be needed

  05-10-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saelemaekers worry as Milan confirm new surgery may be neededMilan confirm Alexis Saelemaekers will seek specialist treatment, as he could require further surgery on the ankle that already had an operation in 2024.The Belgium international underwent tests over the weekend that showed the right ankle has “lost stability at the site of the previous surgery.”That was for a medial malleolus fracture in September 2024, so a specialist assessment is taking place to determine the appropriat
  
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• Brighton & Hove Albion defender Vanegas signs long-term deal

  05-10-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton & Hove Albion defender Vanegas signs long-term dealBrighton & Hove Albion defender Manuela Vanegas has signed a new long-term contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Seagulls this afternoon.The 25-year-old Colombian international joined Brighton & Hove Albion in summer 2025. She has made 27 appearances for the Sussex club in all competitions in which she has scored two goals. Vanegas was a member of the Brigh
  
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• Ballon d’Or odds: Lamine Yamal leads Harry Kane in Ballon d’Or betting

  05-10-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Ballon d’Or appears to be heading to Spain with Lamine Yamal having edged ahead of Harry Kane in the market on betting sites.After scoring 73 goals in 65 appearances for club and country, including six goals for England at the World Cup, Kane was installed as the favourite to clinch world football’s top individual honour.However, the race is seemingly shifting in Yamal’s favour with the teenager now odds-on with the bookies to win the Ballon d’Or after he played his p
  
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• Why Milan could be leading candidates to sign Real Madrid’s Endrick

  05-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Milan could be leading candidates to sign Real Madrid’s EndrickSerie A side Milan have been in the race with Roma to sign Real Madrid’s Endrick and both clubs were also interested in the attacker in the summer. Increasingly, there are signs the Rossoneri could be leading the race for the deal.Roma could discuss a deal with Real Madrid when the two clubs meet in the Champions League later in the month. But La Gazzetta dello Sportbelieve Milan have no reason to panic just yet.This
  
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• Inacio ‘only wanted Italy’ despite ‘many’ calls from Brazil, says father Pia

  05-10-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inacio ‘only wanted Italy’ despite ‘many’ calls from Brazil, says father PiaSamuele Inacio’s father Pia says that his son ‘only wanted Italy’ despite numerous attempts from Brazil to get him to switch his international allegiance, but has also urged for calm, warning that ‘this is just the first step’.Pia: Inacio ‘only wanted Italy, Brazil contacted us many times’Inacio, 18, earned his first cap for the senior Italy national team
  
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• Arsenal star set to be fit for Leeds despite missing international break

  05-10-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star set to be fit for Leeds despite missing international breakDeclan Rice is expected to be fit to start for Arsenal this weekend, despite missing the international break with an injury concern.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesArsenal midfielder Declan Rice pulled out of the international break with an injury, after initially being called up by Thomas Tuchel and England, but the problem isn’t believed to be too serious.George Flood reports for The Standard that Rice’s withd
  
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• Liverpool plot £115m double Premier League swoop – Report

  05-10-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool plot £115m double Premier League swoop – ReportLiverpool Eye Michael Kayode and Kevin Schade in £115m Brentford Double SwoopLiverpool’s recruitment line looks straightforward enough here. Find a right-back who can defend first, attack second, and add a forward who gives the front line more pace, more width and more options. According to TEAMtalk, Brentford pair Michael Kayode and Kevin Schade are firmly in the frame, with the combined cost potentially reaching &
  
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• Burton must respond to 'gift-wrapped' loss - Bowyer

  05-10-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frustrated Burton boss Gary Bowyer said he had to "make sure it wasn't Christmas Day" during Saturday's League One defeat by Huddersfield with the way his side "gifted" goals away - and said this week will help him see "what they're made of".The Brewers have made a solid start to the season and were unbeaten at home before their 3-1 loss to the Terriers in which all the visitors' goals came from defensive errors."I just had to go and check my calendar because we were very, very generous in what
  
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• La Liga icon comes out in Mbappe’s defence amid bicycle controversy: ‘People are making a huge deal’

  05-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga icon comes out in Mbappe’s defence amid bicycle controversy: ‘People are making a huge deal’Kylian Mbappe’s vacations seem to be one of the favourite topics of the Spanish media, for they easily blow up into controversy with little to no basis time and time again.It is indeed true that the player is often sighted on vacation at unconventional times. Most recently, he was spotted in Paris with his partner after being relieved from national team duty.It is said that
  
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• Gian Piero Gasperini reveals Chelsea ran out of time in Manu Kone move

  05-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gian Piero Gasperini reveals Chelsea ran out of time in Manu Kone moveSerie A Roma could have easily lost Manu Kone in the summer transfer window. Arsenal, Manchester United were initially interested and late in the window, Chelsea stepped forward for a deal but the move never went through.At that point, it was clear Gian Piero Gasperini had stopped the move from going through, as he sees Kone as a key part of his side. This was been evident in the campaign, where the Frenchman has showed his im
  
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• Inter keen on Cagliari rising star Alessandro Romano

  05-10-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter keen on Cagliari rising star Alessandro RomanoInter show no inentions in slowing down their recruitments following a very active summer market as the Nerazzurri are keen on acquiring the services of Cagliari and Azzurri rising star Alessandro Romano.Milanese newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that the Beneamta have identified the 20-year-old midfielder as the ideal vice to Turkish international Hakan Calhanoglu. With the former Milan midfielder’s contract with Inter expiring
  
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• Cajetan Lenz and Tim Drexler receive late Germany U21 call-ups

  05-10-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cajetan Lenz and Tim Drexler receive late Germany U21 call-upsGermany U21 head coach Antonio Di Salvo has added Tim Drexler and Cajetan Lenz to his squad ahead of Tuesday’s potentially decisive European Championship qualifier against Georgia.The late changes come after Tom Bischof moved up to Jürgen Klopp’s senior Germany squad and Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks was forced to withdraw through injury. Germany enter their final qualification fixture level with Greece on 24 points
  
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• Video: Vialli given standing ovation in emotional tribute from Juventus teammates

  05-10-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Vialli given standing ovation in emotional tribute from Juventus teammatesThe stars of the 1996 Champions League-winning Juventus squad came together to honour the memory of their teammate Gianluca Vialli in a moving tribute at the Festival dello Sport in Trento this weekend.The annual Festival dello Sport took place in Trento over the weekend, an event typically organised during the international break featuring legendary guest speakers from football and the world of Italian sport.Sunday
  
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• 😳 Conte turned down a shock Arab offer: waiting for the right call

  05-10-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Conte turned down a shock Arab offer: waiting for the right callFollowing his exclusive interview with The Athletic, new details are emerging about Antonio Conte’s current situation and future prospects.Watch all Serie BKT matches live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!According to Fabrizio Romano, the manager was approached in strict secrecy by Al Ahli, who reportedly offered him more than €10 million per season. Conte, however, is said
  
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• Ronaldo’s break with Portugal is sad, fitting, and long overdue

  05-10-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal coach Jorge Jesus were at odds during this international window.Composite: Getty, ShutterstockIf this is to be the end for Cristiano Ronaldo at international level, at least it can be said that he left the stage as he bestrode it: with monumental self-regard. Ronaldo has always been a preening, self-absorbed player, but for a time, when he was one of the best in the world, it could be tolerated. For the past four years, though, he has actively and obviously held Po
  
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• Liverpool could be set for £115m double Brentford raid

  05-10-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could be set for £115m double Brentford raidLiverpool transfers: Michael Kayode and Kevin Schade emerge in £115m Brentford planLiverpool are tracking Brentford pair Michael Kayode and Kevin Schade in what could develop into one of the more significant Premier League transfer stories ahead of the next two windows, with TEAMtalk credited as the original source of the report.The headline angle centres on Kayode, the Italy international full-back who has quickly built a strong
  
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• Real Madrid rising star agrees new deal at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2031

  05-10-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid rising star agrees new deal at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2031In a season where Real Madrid have largely struggled to keep pace with leaders Barcelona, Arda Guler has been one of the few bright sparks.Despite his limited minutes, the Turkish international has shown that he is capable of becoming a first-team regular for Los Blancos, especially at a time when others, including Vinicius Jr. are struggling to make an impact.Guler was notably named in Real Madrid’s five-player sta
  
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• Jürgen Klopp continues to take heat for public handling of Joshua Kimmich debate

  05-10-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp continues to take heat for public handling of Joshua Kimmich debateJürgen Klopp’s handling of Germany captain Joshua Kimmich has come under increasing scrutiny following the conclusion of his first international window as Bundestrainer.The controversy began not with Kimmich being dropped, but with Klopp deliberately sending his captain home halfway through Germany’s unusually large October camp. Kimmich had featured in the opening Nations League fixtures agains
  
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• U21 | Italy vs. Poland – Confirmed line-ups for crucial EURO 2027 qualifier

  05-10-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  U21 | Italy vs. Poland – Confirmed line-ups for crucial EURO 2027 qualifierSilvio Baldini has confirmed his selections as the Italy U21s go head-to-head with Poland in a decisive qualifier for next year’s European Championship in what is a battle of first vs. second for a spot in the final tournament.Kick-off is due at 17.15 BST.Poland lead the group with a perfect record of nine victories from nine matches in qualifying, whilst Italy, who are guaranteed to finish no lower than secon
  
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• Juventus strategize move for Marseille midfielder Pierre Emile Hojberg

  05-10-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus strategize move for Marseille midfielder Pierre Emile HojbergWhilst the winter transfer window is seemingly near, the Bianconeri seek additional reinforcements in the midfield department as Juventus have began strategizing an assault for Marseille central-playmaker veteran Pierre Emile Hojberg.With the Turin based club having missed out on Franck Yannick Kessie and Leon Goretzka, coach Luciano Spalletti is still lacking the presence of a leader in the middle of the park, a holding-midfi
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid duo feature in 2026 Golden Boy Top 25 finalists

  05-10-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid duo feature in 2026 Golden Boy Top 25 finalistsWith the football awards season almost upon us, Tuttosport has released the list of the Top 25 finalists for the 2026 Golden Boy Award.The prize recognises the best Under-21 player at a European club, and two Real Madrid stars have made the cut for the final 25 candidates for this year.Indeed, summer signing Yan Diomande, who joined the club from RB Leipzig in a mammoth €140 million deal, features on the list, currently o
  
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• Confirmed: Three Barcelona stars feature in 2026 Golden Boy 25 finalists

  05-10-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Three Barcelona stars feature in 2026 Golden Boy 25 finalistsThe moment the Golden Boy 2026 winner is announced is getting closer. Organised by Tuttosport, the award recognises the best under-21 player in Europe’s leagues. Last season’s prize went to PSG forward Desire Doue, while FC Barcelona’s very own Lamine Yamal won it the year before. His teammates Gavi and Pedri are among the winners of the prestigious honour, while club legend Lionel Messi also won it back in
  
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• Arsenal duo’s countries confirm Pot 1 status in Euro 2028 qualifying

  05-10-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal duo’s countries confirm Pot 1 status in Euro 2028 qualifyingThe Netherlands and Greece were among three teams to mathematically confirm a place in Pot 1 for the Euro 2028 qualifiers over the weekend, in good news for Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber and Christos Tzolis.Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesOne reward for positive performance in the 2026/27 Nations League is the chance to guarantee a spot in Pot 1 of the Euro 2028 qualifiers. Pot 1 teams then avoid each other during qualifi
  
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• 💎 Tuttosport reveals Golden Boy's 25-man shortlist: six play in Spain

  05-10-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💎 Tuttosport reveals Golden Boy's 25-man shortlist: six play in SpainTuttosport has released the list of 25 nominees for the European Golden Boy award. Among them are Cubarsí, Bernal and Xavi Espart (Barcelona), Diomande and Endrick (Real Madrid), and Jon Martín (Real Sociedad).Barcelona has the most representatives of any Spanish club: Pau Cubarsí and Marc Bernal qualify through the overall index, while Espart earns a wild card. Real Madrid contributes Yan Diomande
  
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• Virgil van Dijk reveals future plans after hitting major milestone

  05-10-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Virgil van Dijk reveals future plans after hitting major milestoneVirgil van Dijk Future: Liverpool Captain Eyes More After 100 Netherlands CapsThere are some milestones in football that feel ceremonial, neat little moments to be filed away in the scrapbook, and there are others that carry the weight of a career built on defiance, discipline and excellence. Virgil van Dijk’s 100th cap for the Netherlands belonged firmly in the second category.On a night of emotion and significance, the Liv
  
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• Pundit makes huge Jude Bellingham claim after Micah Richards assessment

  05-10-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pundit makes huge Jude Bellingham claim after Micah Richards assessmentGary Lineker has praised Jude Bellingham following his latest displays for England.Bellingham has been one of England’s standout players in the opening three games of the 2026/27 Nations League.The 23-year-old produced a man-of-the-match display against Croatia, bagging one goal and three assists.Despite his form, former Manchester City defender Micah Richards believes Bellingham is not a complete midfielder. He has hig
  
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