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• 'Chaos and uncertainty'

  29-09-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]If you had the impression that the saga over Manchester City's 115 charges was almost over, think again.Two years since the hearing began, the Premier League has confirmed that City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of its financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.City have said they are "innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League" and would pursue "appeal avenues open to it, on the basis that the opinion contains clear material errors, of l
  
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• Burton 'can go toe-to-toe' in League One - Webster

  30-09-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder Charlie Webster says Burton Albion have proven they can go toe-to-toe with any side in League One after making a solid start to the season.The Brewers moved up to seventh in the table after beating high-flying Plymouth Argyle on Saturday."We've gelled as a team and we've had a good start to the season," he told BBC Radio Derby."We are pushing in the right direction and that is the big thing. "We have shown that we can start games bright and sharp, which is important. And it shows that
  
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• Report – Mourinho’s message to unite the Real Madrid dressing room amid criticism

  30-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Mourinho’s message to unite the Real Madrid dressing room amid criticismJose Mourinho and his new Real Madrid team are already having to face much criticism only a month into the new season.Los Blancos have already lost two games, with their most game ending in a defeat to Atletico Madrid in the derby, while Barcelona have won each of their matches and have opened up a six-point gap at the top.Moreover, the problems from the last season, when it comes to the work rate of cer
  
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• Manu Kone fully focused on Roma after failed Chelsea transfer

  30-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manu Kone fully focused on Roma after failed Chelsea transferSerie A side Roma had come close to losing Manu Kone in the summer as Chelsea had stepped forward for a late deal. But the player is now satisfied at the Giallorossi and is grateful for helping him improve.The midfielder has been key for Roma this season, particularly making a mark  against Inter by grabbing a brace in a 2-2 draw.He was also called up to the French national team and he has been important for them during the intern
  
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• 'Gutted' Mitchell ruled out for season

  30-09-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Zach Mitchell is "gutted" after being ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury and has returned to parent club Charlton Athletic from St Johnstone.The defender, 21, picked up the injury in this month's 1-1 Scottish Premiership draw with Falkirk."Everyone at St Johnstone thanks Zach for his contribution and wishes him all the very best with his recovery," the club said.Mitchell, who had previous loan spells with St Johnstone and Hibs, made nine appearances this season during h
  
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• Premier League clubs push for Man City case to be resolved before season ends

  30-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League clubs push for Man City case to be resolved before season endsPremier League clubs are pushing for Manchester City’s financial case to be concluded before the end of the season after the champions were found guilty of widespread rule breaches.City are preparing to appeal the independent commission’s findings after being found guilty of almost all the allegations brought against them following the Premier League’s lengthy investigation.According to The Sun, rival
  
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• Lille forward Ethan Mbappé to be out of action for three weeks following ankle injury

  30-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille forward Ethan Mbappé to be out of action for three weeks following ankle injuryLOSC Lille’s Ethan Mbappé (19) could be forced to sit out for three weeks after sustaining an injury to his right ankle, according to reports in L’Équipe.Called up to the France Under-21s squad for the September international break, Mbappé was forced off as early as the 12th minute of Tuesday’s match against Estonia (2-0) following a tackle by an opponent. It was an
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo ‘upset with new Portugal boss’ after Nations League snub

  30-09-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Questions remain over whether Cristiano Ronaldo will feature for Portugal on Thursday after missing team training, with local media reporting that the superstar is unhappy with new coach Jorge Jesus.Ronaldo, who is the all-time top scorer in men's international football and is pursuing 1,000 career goals, was left on the bench during Sunday's 2-1 Nations League victory over Norway.He has not trained with the squad since then, focusing solely on gym work, the Portuguese Football Federation said.R
  
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• Newcastle and Chelsea given Scalvini transfer hope despite Atalanta renewal

  30-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle and Chelsea given Scalvini transfer hope despite Atalanta renewalItaly international Giorgio Scalvini, who has recently extended his contract with Atalanta, has admitted that he would like to experience playing abroad at some stage in his career, following transfer interest from the likes of Newcastle United and Chelsea in the Premier League.Scalvini on playing abroad: ‘One day, I’d like to do that’Football Italia was among the accredited media when Scalvini spoke at
  
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• Should Everton fans worry about Moyes' contract?

  30-09-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]In the second of a special three-part Everton Q&A, BBC Radio Merseyside's Giulia Bould looks at David Moyes' contract and Tyler Dibling's role in the squad.Rashid asked: Should Everton fans be worried about Moyes' contract situation? If no announcement is made soon, could the uncertainty affect team performance? Giulia: It is a strange one and I think this is linked to the owners, The Friedkin Group, looking for investment. Right now, it is unclear what the plan is longer term - includi
  
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• Report: Chelsea considering move to sign French midfielder

  30-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea considering move to sign French midfielderChelsea tracking Lucas Da Cunha after France breakthrough with Como star firmly on radarChelsea are among a cluster of leading clubs keeping a close eye on Lucas Da Cunha, with the Como midfielder’s profile continuing to accelerate after his latest step onto the international stage. According to TeamTalk, interest in the 25-year-old did not begin with his France call-up, it had already been building behind the scenes.Da Cunha was de
  
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• Criminal investigation? Relegation or expulsion? The key Man City questions

  30-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano (left) and chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak have continued to insist that the club is innocent despite the guilty verdicts [Getty Images]The verdict that football fans around the world had been awaiting for years is in - Manchester City are guilty.The club still insists it is innocent of the financial rule-breaking charges first brought against it by the Premier League in 2023, and can appeal, so the legal wrangling is far from over.And the verdict has unleashed so
  
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• Barcelona winger sidelined with long-term injury continues to make progress in recovery

  30-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona winger sidelined with long-term injury continues to make progress in recoveryFC Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji was dealt a massive setback this summer as he suffered an ACL rupture during pre-season.He underwent a successful operation on 12 August 2026 and has since begun what is expected to be a long and gradual recovery process.It is the second such injury of the young attacker’s career, having previously torn his ACL while playing for FC Copenhagen a couple of years ago.Makin
  
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• Premier League panel backs controversial Elliot Anderson handball decision

  30-09-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League panel backs controversial Elliot Anderson handball decisionThe Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel has ruled that Sunderland were correctly denied a penalty for a potential Elliot Anderson handball during their 5-3 defeat to Manchester City.Sunderland appealed for a spot-kick early in the second half at the Etihad Stadium after the ball struck Anderson’s arm while he battled Enzo Le Fee for possession inside the penalty area.Referee Robert Jones allowed play to
  
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• Olivier Giroud reveals Borussia Dortmund interest before ‘progressing’ by leaving Arsenal for Chelsea

  30-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olivier Giroud reveals Borussia Dortmund interest before ‘progressing’ by leaving Arsenal for ChelseaOlivier Giroud (40) revealed, in a programme organised to mark his 40th birthday and broadcast on Canal+, that he had been approached by Borussia Dortmund before signing for Chelsea.It was an option the French striker never really gave serious thought to, largely due to family upheavals. “Jen (his wife) was pregnant; she gave birth on 25th January 2018. And she said to me, &lsqu
  
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• Odegaard injury latest after reckless Bernardo Silva foul

  30-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Odegaard injury latest after reckless Bernardo Silva foulMartin Odegaard has been pictured in training with Norway, but he reportedly wasn’t fully involved in the session following Bernardo Silva’s reckless foul on him at the weekend.Photo by Marius Nordnes / Nordnes Foto/Getty ImagesMatt Verri of The Standard was among those to report on Tuesday that Martin Odegaard had missed training with Norway due to an ankle injury, with Arsenal reportedly in constant contact with the midfielde
  
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• Baldini discusses Italy U21s’ EUROs qualification chances: ‘We have to be ourselves’

  30-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Baldini discusses Italy U21s’ EUROs qualification chances: ‘We have to be ourselves’Silvio Baldini has discussed his side’s chances of qualifying for the 2027 European Championships, as the Italy U21s prepare to take on Albania and Poland in their crucial final pair of qualifiers this coming week.Baldini speaks ahead of a crucial week for Italy’s U21sThe 2027 U21 European Championship will be a 16-team tournament, with 14 slots up for grabs along with co-hosts Alban
  
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• Demanding schedule will gauge Hearts progress

  30-09-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]With the domestic season on pause, it is time for Hearts to take a breath and reflect on what has been a whirlwind start to the season.For new head coach Wouter Vrancken, there was precious little time to settle in before the European qualifiers arrived in mid-July.Since then, Hearts have played 15 matches in just 61 days with a record of six wins, four draws and five defeats.On paper, that might not look particularly spectacular. But four of those five defeats came in the opening four matc
  
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• Liverpool star backed to come through rough patch

  30-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star backed to come through rough patchHarvey Elliott and Valencia Loan Move Could Shape Liverpool Midfielder’s FutureHarvey Elliott has reached an important stage in his career, with the Liverpool midfielder now attempting to rebuild momentum through a season-long loan at Valencia. After a frustrating spell away from Anfield in 2025/26, the move to La Liga offers a fresh environment, regular competition for places and, crucially, a chance to rediscover rhythm.The 23-year-old had
  
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• 'We will get through this together' - Guardiola

  30-09-2026 14:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has posted a message on social media following the news of his former club being found guilty of financial breaches.Guardiola said in the post: "I want every single Manchester City fan across the world to know I am here; more than ever,""I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran [Soriano], the players, staff, Enzo [Maresca] and you, our unique supporters."Let me be clear: we will get through this
  
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• Revealed: Roma were also interested in Da Cunha

  30-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Roma were also interested in Da CunhaOne of the biggest surprises in this year’s Serie A is Como’s Lucas Da Cunha.Roma reportedly made an attempt this summer for Da Cunha. They weren’t the only Italian team to make an attempt: Napoli and Atalanta also considered him. Several Premier League teams, among other things, had him among their top targets, but then things fell through and the player decided to stay with Fabregas, reports TransferFeed.
  
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• Pep Guardiola breaks silence on Man City’s guilty verdict

  30-09-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola has broken his silence after Manchester City were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges against them, reiterating his backing of the owners and the board.An independent commission, which was appointed following a four-year investigation to rule over the charges which stretch between 2009 and 2018, ruled that the current Premier League leaders had "sham contracts" arranged for a number of its commercial partners, finding that their income over eight seasons was “huge
  
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• Pep Guardiola reacts to Manchester City guilty verdict

  30-09-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola has issued a response and a promise to Manchester City fans after the club was found guilty of “serious breaches” of financial rules.Guardiola, 55, joined City in 2016 and led the club to a historic run of success as they won six Premier League titles and a Champions League crown, highlighted by four-straight domestic titles and a treble.The charges against City ran from 2009-2018 and Guardiola was a vociferous backer of his club's innocence, echoing the higher-ups at t
  
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• Scalvini: Every word Italy defender said on France clash, Turkiye win and potential move abroad

  30-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scalvini: Every word Italy defender said on France clash, Turkiye win and potential move abroadGiorgio Scalvini says Italy will try to dominate proceedings against France, admits that the win over Turkiye has boosted the team’s confidence, and refuses to rule out a move abroad despite a recent extension with Atalanta.Atalanta centre-back Scalvini spoke to reporters at a press conference from Coverciano on Wednesday. Football Italia was among the accredited media.Scalvini played the full 90
  
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• Manu Kone: “A lot of things happened this summer, but I will give my all for Roma.”

  30-09-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manu Kone: “A lot of things happened this summer, but I will give my all for Roma.”Manu Koné and Zinedine Zidane’s France have won two out of two in their Nations League group, which also includes Roberto Mancini’s new Italy. The next match will pit these two teams against each other, and the Roma midfielder spoke at a press conference on the eve of the match. The former Borussia Monchengladbach player revealed a little behind-the-scenes story about the last transf
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Pep Guardiola breaks his silence after Man City verdict

  30-09-2026 14:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Pep Guardiola breaks his silence after Man City verdictPep Guardiola has broken his silence after Manchester City were found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, with the former City boss insisting he remains fully behind the club.Guardiola, who left City at the end of last season after 10 years in charge, posted on social media: “I want every single Man City fan to know I am here; more than ever.“I am, always have been, always
  
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• Which changes Italy could make for France after encouraging 4-1 Turkiye victory

  30-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Which changes Italy could make for France after encouraging 4-1 Turkiye victoryA 4-1 victory away against Turkiye gave Italy and returning head coach Roberto Mancini a much needed confidence boost at the beginning of this week, but the CT is already weighing up his potential selections ahead of another difficult test away against France on Friday evening. Here is a look at the potential personnel changes that the Azzurri could make.Which changes could Mancini make for France vs. Italy?Mancini&rs
  
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• Highlights: Turkiye 1-4 Italy, exciting Nations League victory

  30-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Highlights: Turkiye 1-4 Italy, exciting Nations League victoryWatch the highlights from Italy’s entertaining 4-1 Nations League victory in Turkyie, with goals from Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, Michael Kayode and Pio Esposito.The Azzurri needed a strong response after the opening 2-0 home defeat to Belgium, while Vincenzo Montella’s side were beaten 1-0 by France.Roberto Mancini’s men came out fighting and broke the deadlock with Bastoni on his first appearance since the
  
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• Real Madrid new signing continues to strengthen claim to replace Vinicius in Mourinho’s XI

  30-09-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new signing continues to strengthen claim to replace Vinicius in Mourinho’s XIYan Diomande’s international break has given Real Madrid another glimpse of the qualities that convinced the club to sign him, while simultaneously raising an increasingly difficult question for Jose Mourinho.The 19-year-old has continued to impress with Ivory Coast, producing strong performances against both Somalia and Ghana. Notably, his displays have inevitably brought the debate over R
  
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• PSG pick up first international break injury with news of left thigh problem for midfielder

  30-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG pick up first international break injury with news of left thigh problem for midfielderPSG midfielder Senny Mayulu picked up an injury while playing for France’s youth teams, although it seems it’s not super serious.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.PSG’s stars had avoided injury in the international break so far – but it’s almost impossible for a p
  
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