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• Alaba on Udinese welcome: ‘I can’t wait to get started’

  24-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alaba on Udinese welcome: ‘I can’t wait to get started’David Alaba has signed his Udinese contract and delivered his first message to supporters, via the club’s official Instagram account.“Hello Udinese fans, thank you so much for the warm welcome, I can’t wait to get started. Let’s do this together, Forza Udinese!”Official: David Alaba joins Udinese (@udinesecalcio via X)Alaba signs for Udinese until JuneThe deal runs to 30 June, tying the 34-year
  
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• Swiss hail 'great job' without Xhaka & Embolo

  27-09-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Remo Freuler (second right) and Zeki Amdouni (right) scored Switzerland's goals in Skopje [Getty Images]Switzerland feel they did "a great job" of compensating for the loss of captain Granit Xhaka and key striker Breel Embolo as they head to Hampden to face Scotland on the back of an impressive 3-0 win in North Macedonia.Sunderland midfielder Xhaka was omitted from their squad last week, with the 34-year-old reportedly having confessed to using a fake certificate to avoid a mandatory vaccination
  
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• How to watch USA vs Chile: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  27-09-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The USMNT face Chile in St. Louis on Tuesday as Mauricio Pochettino's young side will be full of confidence after thumping Peru in Orlando. MORE — Player ratings from USA’s big win against PeruPoch's youngsters stood tall with 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan looking the real deal on his debut against Peru as the USA won 4-1 thanks to a late surge. Fellow MLS teenagers Justin Ellis and Julian Hall scored on their U.S. debuts as Poch has always been keen to place plenty of trust in youngste
  
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• Osvaldo’s family shares positive health update after emergency surgery

  27-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Osvaldo’s family shares positive health update after emergency surgeryDaniel Osvaldo’s family say the ex-Roma, Juventus and Italy striker is ‘doing well and is alert’ after emergency surgery on Friday.Osvaldo’s family have provided a reassuring health update after the ex-striker underwent emergency surgery on Friday.Osvaldo ‘alert’ after emergency lung surgerySOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 24: Daniel Osvaldo of Southampton passes the ball as Sebasti
  
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• Real Madrid locked in battle with Barcelona over record-breaking Mexican prodigy

  27-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid locked in battle with Barcelona over record-breaking Mexican prodigyReal Madrid have spent a fortune in the past few years trying to get their hands on some of the best and proven talents in the world.And unlike the Madrid of yesterday, the club have proven that they are capable of working with developing talents in the first team, as evidenced by the success of Arda Guler.Now, Real Madrid are on the prowl for the next potential Guler in the market and the club have set their sights
  
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• Final assessment cleared as Militao’s Real Madrid return nears

  27-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Final assessment cleared as Militao’s Real Madrid return nearsEder Militao has passed his final physical assessment with Dr. Lasse Lempainen, the Finnish surgeon who operated on his severe proximal hamstring tendon injury in late April 2026, according to a report from Managing Madrid. The Real Madrid centre-back could rejoin first-team training soon, though the same report is clear that he will still need to build up his conditioning before he is able to play for the club this season.A mil
  
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• 🍻 Boozy hydration break, Sunday league vibes in a Bundesliga stadium!

  27-09-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🍻 Boozy hydration break, Sunday league vibes in a Bundesliga stadium!Yesterday in Bremen, the 100th anniversary of the Weserstadion was celebrated. Werder Bremen’s legends played against Real Madrid and won 4–3.Alongside Werder icons like Diego, Per Mertesacker, and Markus Rosenberg, one moment in particular caused a stir: the “hydration break” after 32 minutes. It was, of course, a tribute to former referee Wolf-Dieter Ahlenfelder, who in 1975 blew for halftime a
  
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• Juventus and Inter monitoring Napoli’s Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa

  27-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus and Inter monitoring Napoli’s Andre-Frank Zambo AnguissaSerie A side Napoli have been struggling to keep hold of Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, as there have been increasing doubts about his future. The midfielder could now end up staying in Italy, with Inter and Juventus monitoring the situation.TuttoSport report that discussions between Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna and Zambo Anguissa’s agent have not been positive at all. This is mainly because the player has
  
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• Roma and Italy legend Totti celebrates his 50th birthday in Las Vegas

  27-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma and Italy legend Totti celebrates his 50th birthday in Las VegasItaly and Roma legend Francesco Totti turns 50 today and celebrates in Las Vegas with his partner and children.Roma and Italy legend Totti, a 2006 World Cup winner, turns 50 today.Totti spent his whole playing career with Roma, becoming the player with the most appearances (786) and goals (307) in the club’s history.Totti celebrates birthday in Las VegasGazzetta reports that the legendary striker is celebrating his 50th b
  
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• Former Liverpool star praises youngster for international efforts

  27-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool star praises youngster for international effortsLewis Koumas Gives Wales Fresh Hope as Liverpool Forward Continues Rapid RiseLewis Koumas left Lisbon with no goal to show for his efforts, yet the Wales forward still emerged with enhanced standing after a night that underlined why he is increasingly viewed as a serious option for club and country.Wales were beaten 1-0 by Portugal, but the narrow margin only told part of the story. For long periods, Craig Bellamy’s side comp
  
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• Chelsea and Liverpool see efforts to sign La Liga defender thwarted

  27-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea and Liverpool see efforts to sign La Liga defender thwartedRaul Asencio’s Real Madrid Gamble Leaves Chelsea Looking on AgainThere is something compelling about a footballer who turns away the easy exit, shuts out the noise and waits for the moment he believes is coming. Raul Asencio has done exactly that at Real Madrid, according to Marca, and now the defender may finally be on the verge of seeing his patience rewarded.For Chelsea, this report lands with a familiar sting. Here was
  
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• Arsenal to sign striker as ‘priority’

  27-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal to sign striker as ‘priority’Arsenal are looking to sign a striker as a priority for the coming transfer windows, with Eli Junior Kroupi among the options being considered.Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal are looking at a striker as their next priority signing, confirming that AFC Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi has been on the Gunners’ shortlist.Romano adds that FC Barcelona, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain have all h
  
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• Barcelona, Real Madrid closely monitoring situation of Mexican forward as he breaks record

  27-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona, Real Madrid closely monitoring situation of Mexican forward as he breaks recordBarcelona might be home to some of the world’s most talented young players, but that hasn’t stopped the club from scouring the market for more prodigies, who can represent a smart long-term investment.Gilberto Mora is one such player who has been on Barcelona’s radar for quite some time now, as the youngster is regarded as one of the finest talents in North America.Mora catching the eyeThe
  
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• Why Mancini dropped five players who featured in Italy’s 0-2 defeat to Belgium

  27-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Mancini dropped five players who featured in Italy’s 0-2 defeat to BelgiumFive players who featured in Italy’s 2-0 loss against Belgium on Friday have not travelled to Turkey as Roberto Mancini looks to rotate his squad amid a congested fixture schedule.Nicolò Barella, Diego Coppola, Gianluca Mancini, Daniel Maldini and Mohamed Ali Zoma are among the ten Italy players who have remained in Coverciano and won’t be available for Monday’s Nations League game agains
  
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• England 2-3 Spain: World Cup champs surge back at Wembley to secure Nations League-opening win

  27-09-2026 13:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reigning World Cup champions Spain threw away an early lead than rallied all the way back for a 3-2 win over England in a terrific UEFA Nations League opener at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.Marc Guehi's early error gifted Lamine Yamal a chance to make it 1-0 in the second minute, but Jude Bellingham set up an Anthony Gordon equalizer before Harry Kane cashed in a Nico O'Reilly cross to make it 2-1.MORE — UEFA Nations League groups, standings, schedule, scoresSpain would not be bowed, as Ale
  
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• Injured Isak returns to Liverpool from Sweden duty

  27-09-2026 13:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has returned to his club after picking up a minor injury while on international duty with Sweden.The 27-year-old will not be involved in Sweden's remaining three matches in this international break and will be assessed by his club's medical staff.He played the full 90 minutes and scored a goal in Sweden's 2-1 win over Romania in the Nations League on Friday.Isak has started the season with four goals in five Premier League games for the Reds.His fir
  
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• USA's new breakout star? Sullivan living up to Premier League promise

  27-09-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With a little over a year to go before he can officially join Manchester City, United States wonderkid Cavan Sullivan has taken his next step towards the big time.At 16 years and 363 days, the Philadelphia Union midfielder became the fourth youngest player to play for the USA - starting Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Peru.Ever since City moved to secure the future signing of a then 14-year-old Sullivan back in 2024, there has been plenty of intrigue around his progress, and hype to go with it.
  
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• Scotland v Switzerland - pick of the stats

  27-09-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland have won just one of their last six gmaes with Switzerland, losing twice, with this their first meeting since a 1-1 draw at Euro 2024.Switzerland have won just one of their eight visits to Scotland, losing five times, although that was in their latest visit - by 3-1 in a March 2006 friendly.Scotland have failed to score in their latest three internationals, twice at the World Cup and in Saturday's Nations League opener in Slovenia. They last failed to score in four consecutive matches b
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder with a surprise call-up is rated highly by Zinedine Zidane – report

  27-09-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder with a surprise call-up is rated highly by Zinedine Zidane – reportEduardo Camavinga has endured a difficult start to the season at Real Madrid, struggling for regular minutes under Jose Mourinho.However, the French midfielder received an unexpected boost during the international break, earning a surprise call-up to Zinedine Zidane’s first France squad.And it appears the France coach rates the Real Madrid man very highly.Zidane a big admirer of CamavingaCamavin
  
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• America's new breakout star? Sullivan living up to Premier League promise

  27-09-2026 13:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With a little over a year to go before he can officially join Manchester City, United States wonderkid Cavan Sullivan has taken his next step towards the big time.At 16 years and 363 days, the Philadelphia Union midfielder became the fourth youngest player to play for the USA - starting Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Peru.Ever since City moved to secure the future signing of a then 14-year-old Sullivan back in 2024, there has been plenty of intrigue around his progress, and hype to go with it.
  
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• Rochdale's Moss out for season with knee injury

  27-09-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rochdale defender Dan Moss will miss the rest of the 2026-27 season because of a serious knee injury.Moss, 25, damaged his anterior cruciate ligament in the League Two victory against neighbours Oldham on 19 September."He's an amazing person and we're devastated for him, but I don't think he'll let it define him," Watson told the club website. "He'll come back as an amazing, stronger player."Meanwhile, fellow defender Laurence Maguire will be out for about 10 weeks with a calf injury.
  
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• The proof that Alexander Isak was worth £125 million

  27-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The proof that Alexander Isak was worth £125 millionAlexander Isak didn’t hit the ground running like many hoped he would following a £125 million move from Newcastle last summer. The Swede failed to settle into Arne Slot’s side and then suffered a serious injury that saw him out of action for several months.Most supporters saw that it was too soon to fairly judge the striker, and now that patience is paying off.The 27-year-old has started the season in fine form, with fo
  
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• Arsenal 18yos senior international appearance earns media praise

  27-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 18yos senior international appearance earns media praiseCeadach O’Neill is beginning to attract serious praise in Northern Ireland after another senior appearance added to the growing interest around the Arsenal teenager.Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesCeadach O’Neill has received praise in the Northern Irish media after making his competitive debut for Northern Ireland, with Sunday Life’s Steven Beacom arguing that the Arsenal teenager already looks unusually comfor
  
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• Video: Neto lands in Turin to complete Juventus transfer

  27-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Neto lands in Turin to complete Juventus transferBrazilian goalkeeper Neto has arrived in Turin and is now ready to sign a contract until the end of the season.Neto is ready to join Juventus for the second time in his career. The 37-year-old Brazilian landed in Turin on Sunday morning to undergo medical tests and sign a contract until June 2027.TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: Norberto Murara Neto of Juventus FC looks on during the TIM Cup match between Juventus FC and SSC Napoli at Juve
  
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• Liverpool handed Alexander Isak injury concern as striker leaves Sweden camp

  27-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool handed Alexander Isak injury concern as striker leaves Sweden campLiverpool striker Alexander Isak has withdrawn from the Sweden squad with a minor injury and will return to his club for further assessment.The 27-year-old will miss Sweden’s remaining Nations League fixtures against Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Romania after being deemed unavailable for selection.Isak played the full 90 minutes of Sweden’s 2-1 victory over Romania on Friday and opened the scoring after
  
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• Liverpool star gives honest answer about minutes this season

  27-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star gives honest answer about minutes this seasonTrey Nyoni Sees Clear Liverpool Path in Number Six Role Under Andoni IraolaThere is something refreshing about a young footballer who understands both the size of the stage and the patience required to own it. Trey Nyoni, still only 19, has begun this season with a little more daylight around him at Liverpool, and with that has come a clearer picture of where he believes his future lies.That future, in his own mind, may well be at the b
  
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• Chelsea quoted £86m to land top midfield target

  27-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea quoted £86m to land top midfield targetChelsea Transfer Thoughts as Manu Kone’s France Display Sends Value SoaringManu Kone’s profile has climbed sharply over the past week, and the wider market will have taken notice. According to Gazzetta Italia, the Roma midfielder has capped an outstanding run with another eye-catching performance for France, this time under Zinedine Zidane, and the consequences for any interested club, including Chelsea, could be significant.The ti
  
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• Barcelona are closely monitoring situation of Erling Haaland as he remains silent on Man City troubles

  27-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona are closely monitoring situation of Erling Haaland as he remains silent on Man City troublesManchester City have found themselves in deep waters after being found guilty on almost all of the 115 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.The verdict has thrown the futures of several City stars into uncertainty, with questions being raised over the future of multiple star players, including Erling Haaland.As one of the best players in world football
  
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• Real Madrid, Barcelona on high alert as Haaland remains silent on Man City debacle – report

  27-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid, Barcelona on high alert as Haaland remains silent on Man City debacle – reportManchester City have found themselves in serious trouble after being found guilty on almost all of the 115 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.The verdict has thrown the futures of several City stars into uncertainty, with Erling Haaland’s situation attracting particular attention.And clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona are watching developments clo
  
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• Donadoni: Romano can’t save Italy at 20 — ‘What did we expect?’

  27-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donadoni: Romano can’t save Italy at 20 — ‘What did we expect?’Former Italy star and coach Roberto Donadoni defends Alessandro Romano: ‘If you think he can be the saviour of the nation, you are making the same mistakes as in the past.’Cagliari talent Romano made his senior Italy debut on Friday against Belgium, but one of his two misplaced passes led to Belgium’s first-half opening goal.Despite the criticism received after the game, Donadoni believes Rob
  
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