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• 'It's a process' - Binks urges patience with Scotland

  01-10-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Luis Binks has urged onlookers to see Scotland's new regime as "a process" after picking up one point from their opening two Nations League fixtures.Saturday's 0-0 draw in Slovenia - Sebastien Pocognoli's first match in charge - was followed by a 3-0 defeat at home by Switzerland, with Jack Hendry sent off early on for the hosts at Hampden."I know people won't want to hear it, but it is a process," said defender Binks, who made his debut against the Swiss."Maybe it will take a bit more time
  
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• Arsenal international makes it 16 g/a in 15 games with latest assist

  02-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal international makes it 16 g/a in 15 games with latest assistMartin Odegaard bounced back from his injury concerns to provide an assist in Norway’s match against Wales on Thursday night.Photo by Michael Steele/Getty ImagesArsenal captain Martin Odegaard was on the end of a bad foul by former Manchester City player Bernardo Silva on Sunday, and there was concern around his fitness after he then missed a training session on Tuesday.But the Norway star then returned to training, before
  
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• Chelsea receive Romeo Lavia fitness update from Belgium boss

  02-10-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea receive Romeo Lavia fitness update from Belgium bossRomeo Lavia Fitness Plan Set as Belgium Mirror Chelsea CautionBelgium are taking the sensible route with Romeo Lavia, and frankly there is no other option. The Chelsea midfielder has talent, range and calm in possession, but his recent career has been shaped by fitness problems as much as football. That means every minute has to be managed properly.Lavia has started this season well at Chelsea. He has finally strung together appearances
  
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• Arsenal dealt another huge injury scare on international duty

  02-10-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal dealt another huge injury scare on international dutyArsenal Injury News: Christos Tzolis Hamstring Scare Adds to Growing Fitness ConcernsArsenal have another problem to manage, and this one could matter quickly. Christos Tzolis went off injured during Greece’s Nations League meeting with the Netherlands, leaving Mikel Arteta waiting on scans and hoping the damage is limited.Tzolis had a sharp start in Thessaloniki. He thought he had put Greece ahead after beating club team-mate Ju
  
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• Swindon's Holloway labels himself dead man walking

  02-10-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swindon manager Ian Holloway has described himself as a "dead man walking" if the club's form does not turn around.The Robins are 12th in the League Two table with three victories out of eight league games this season and winless in their past three.Holloway, who took over almost two years ago, however said the team needs more backing with 14 players out injured, which equates to almost half of the squad."Dead. Man. Walking. That's how it feels, but deep down I know a lot more than that, don't I
  
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• Portugal boss says he has not lost dressing room after Cristiano Ronaldo exit

  02-10-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal boss Jorge Jesus insisted there is “nothing” that should stop the group from “being with me” after Cristiano Ronaldo left their training camp.The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward announced on Instagram on Wednesday that he had left the training camp after discussions with Portuguese Football Federation present Pedro Proenca.Ronaldo started during Portugal’s 1-0 win over Wales last Thursday and was on the bench for their 2-1 win over Norway o
  
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• Materazzi: ‘Inter missed out on 2 Scudetti; Italy faced aliens in the 2006 World Cup final’

  02-10-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Materazzi: ‘Inter missed out on 2 Scudetti; Italy faced aliens in the 2006 World Cup final’Marco Materazzi believes Inter should have more league titles to show for the squad they have assembled, and still regards the France side he beat in Berlin as the better team on the day.Speaking at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the former defender was asked how he rates the current Inter.“For four or five years I’ve been saying Inter are the s
  
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• Tuchel could unleash England’s wildcard against Croatia

  02-10-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tuchel could unleash England’s wildcard against CroatiaEngland are away at Croatia on Saturday, aiming to record back-to-back victories in the UEFA Nations League.The Three Lions beat Czechiaon Tuesday to claim their first win in the current campaign of the competition.Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Croatia at the World Cup, extending their winning streak to three matches against them.Tuchel could drop captain Harry Kane from the starting XI to manage his workload, with the Bayern Munich
  
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• Liverpool’s Chiesa wanted by Inter, Lazio and Atalanta

  02-10-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s Chiesa wanted by Inter, Lazio and AtalantaFederico Chiesa could return to Serie A in January, with three clubs monitoring a situation that has not improved at Liverpool.According to Calciomercato.it, the winger is in his third season in England and still struggling for minutes. Inter, Atalanta and Lazio are all following his position closely and could make an approach in the winter window, though no concrete negotiations are underway.ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 17: Gianluigi D
  
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• 🚨 The FA confirms it could take disciplinary action against City

  02-10-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 The FA confirms it could take disciplinary action against CityThe FA has confirmed that it has sufficient authority to take disciplinary action against Manchester City and its directors. The English Football Association has spoken out, for the first time, on the Manchester City scandal after the club was found guilty of more than 100 breaches related to financial regulations."The independent commission’s decision has important implications for the integrity of the game. We are ca
  
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• What does Man City guilty verdict mean for their squad?

  02-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons [Getty Images]So much has been said about Manchester City since it was revealed they had been found guilty of the majority of the 115 Premier League charges levelled at them.On Tuesday, it was confirmed that an independent commission found City guilty of all charges relating to breaches of the league's financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 20
  
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• FA says it will consider action against Man City after guilty verdict

  02-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Football Association says it will “take action where appropriate” in the aftermath of the Premier League’s case against Manchester City.An independent commission found City guilty of almost all of their 115 Premier League’s charges, the majority of which related to serious breaches of the league’s financial regulations between 2009 and 2018. It found City created “sham” commercial contracts as part of schemes to inflate revenue and conceal costs by m
  
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• Man City verdict has 'implications on game's integrity' - FA

  02-10-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The independent commission's verdict against Manchester City has "significant implications for the integrity of the game", according to the Football Association.In a statement, English football's governing body added: "We are carefully considering the decision and its implications and will take action where appropriate." The FA's statement comes after it was confirmed on Tuesday that City were found guilty of all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations between
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool eyeing potential move to sign La Liga defender

  02-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool eyeing potential move to sign La Liga defenderLiverpool Eye Alejandro Balde as Left-Back Search Intensifies Ahead of JanuaryLiverpool’s planning for the January window is already coming into sharper focus, with left-back emerging as a position under growing review. Credit for the latest development goes to Juan Jesus, who reports that the club are ‘very keen’ on Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde.That update lands at a time when Liverpool’s defensive
  
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• FA release statement on Manchester City verdict

  02-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FA release statement on Manchester City verdictThe FA have released a statement on Manchester City, following the Premier League’s confirmation of numerous guilty verdicts relating to breaches of the competition’s financial rules.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty ImagesThe Premier League confirmed earlier this week that an independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of all the charges related to serious breaches of the competition’s financial rules over a nine-season per
  
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• Chris Smalling names Conference League title with Roma as top career moment

  02-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Smalling names Conference League title with Roma as top career momentChris Smalling recently moved to Porto. The former Roma defender spent two seasons in Saudi Arabia before choosing to end his career in Europe. The English centre-back gave a short interview to the club’s official channels in which he discussed his career highlights, starting with his first goal for Manchester United, his first trophy, and his first goal for England. The emotional Conference League victory with Roma
  
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• Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Ryerson suffers fresh injury blow

  02-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Ryerson suffers fresh injury blowJulian Ryerson has started every game for Borussia Dortmund in 2026/27, but was replaced in the 66th minute of Norway’s UEFA Nations League defeat against Portugal after going down unchallenged. However, with the injury seemingly not serious, the 28-year-old was named in his nation’s starting line-up for their 2-1 loss against Wales on Thursday night.Then, disaster struck. In the 16th minute, Ryerson sat down on the pi
  
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• Premier League club steps up renewal talks with Real Madrid midfield target – report

  02-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League club steps up renewal talks with Real Madrid midfield target – reportReal Madrid could face a tougher task than expected if they decide to pursue Alex Scott in January, with Bournemouth working to keep the midfielder at the club.According to Bernabeu Digital, Bournemouth have not abandoned their efforts to extend Scott’s contract and want to reach an agreement before the January transfer window opens.As reported before, the 23-year-old remains on Real Madrid’s ra
  
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• McTominay could leave Napoli as club look to avoid free transfer after ex Man Utd star’s €8m wage demands

  02-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McTominay could leave Napoli as club look to avoid free transfer after ex Man Utd star’s €8m wage demandsNext summer may be Napoli’s last chance to make money on Scott McTominay, with the Scotland midfielder expected to leave at the end of the season.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, two factors point the same way. McTominay turns 30 on December 8, and his contract runs out in 2028, meaning that by next summer he will have a single year remaining. If no renewal is agreed, that is th
  
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• First trophy is in the bag! German targets World Cup with tiny nation

  02-10-2026 10:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  First trophy is in the bag! German targets World Cup with tiny nationForget Curaçao or Cape Verde — at the 2030 World Cup, a new mini-nation with a German coach wants to make a name for itself.“Qualifying for the 2030 World Cup is the main goal,” Lars Hopp recently emphasized to Bild. The 50-year-old has been coaching tiny Vanuatu for almost a year now. Luckily, he had already made himself popular among the island nation’s 350,000 inhabitants after just a few weeks
  
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• Liverpool star to be given fresh opportunity to save his career

  02-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star to be given fresh opportunity to save his careerLiverpool have a lot of players at their disposal. Whether they come from the academy, have been around Anfield for a few years or, have just recently been brought in, each player has a role to play in the squad.Indeed, some players are often favoured over others but, when those who don't play all that often are called upon, they're expected to have a decent impact.Most of the time, they make a good name for themselves but, every now
  
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• Hansi Flick ready to give Barcelona youngster bigger role after first senior goal

  02-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick ready to give Barcelona youngster bigger role after first senior goalBarcelona are preparing to gradually increase Hamza Abdelkarim’s involvement in the first team, with the club convinced that the Egyptian striker’s development is moving in the right direction.According to SPORT, Barcelona do not want to rush the 19-year-old despite his limited minutes so far. Instead, the plan is to introduce him carefully while giving him greater responsibility as the season progr
  
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• Dino Toppmoller says he was ‘stunned’ by RC Lens exit

  02-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dino Toppmoller says he was ‘stunned’ by RC Lens exitDino Toppmoller has said that he was left “stunned” by his exit from RC Lens last month. He left the Ligue 1 club by mutual consent having taken charge of just six official games. Toppmoller beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Trophée des Champions and also won Lens’ UEFA Champions League opener against Slavia Prague last week. He also took charge of four games in Ligue 1, with the club currently sitting in 10t
  
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• Tardelli: ‘Italy need Tonali in midfield’ and reflects on 1982 World Cup

  02-10-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tardelli: ‘Italy need Tonali in midfield’ and reflects on 1982 World CupMarco Tardelli believes Italy are beginning to find their way out of the hole they have dug for themselves, and singled out one midfielder in particular.Speaking at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the 1982 World Cup winner was asked about the current crop in the middle of the park.“They are players with a certain personality,” Tardelli said. “Tonali has what&
  
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• Manchester City will enter the fire and they have the players to thrive in the inferno

  02-10-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City will enter the fire and they have the players to thrive in the infernoManchester City are facing the fury of the football world at the moment. The verdict of the 115-case has sparked an outroar the likes of which hasn’t been seen for some time in football, be it in England or around the globe. However, despite the ongoing case, upcoming appeal and what comes next, Enzo Maresca’s side will return to action next Sunday. City will take on Liverpool at Anfield in their si
  
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• Hatters boss Wilshere goes 'full-circle'

  02-10-2026 10:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In this week's edition ofThe Football Interview, Kelly Somers meets Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere. They speak about the 34-year-old's years at Arsenal and his journey into coaching, which has taken him to Kenilworth Road and which he describes as a "full-circle moment".They also discuss why he did not sign for Luton as a player under Nathan Jones, his relationship with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta and how Jack's own children have begun their own footballing journey.Click here for more episodes o
  
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• Real Madrid face growing competition from Barcelona and Inter for Bundesliga defensive target

  02-10-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid face growing competition from Barcelona and Inter for Bundesliga defensive targetReal Madrid are not alone in their interest in Finn Jeltsch, with Barcelona and Inter Milan stepping up their pursuit of the highly rated Stuttgart centre-back.According to Sky Germany, scouts representing Barça and Inter attended Stuttgart’s recent Champions League meeting with Viking Stavanger specifically to watch the 20-year-old.Several major Premier League clubs are also said to be moni
  
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• Greece update gives latest on Arsenal’s Tzolis after injury sub

  02-10-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greece update gives latest on Arsenal’s Tzolis after injury subGreece manager Ivan Jovanovic has played down concerns of a serious injury to Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis, suggesting the winger didn’t even want to come off.Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesArsenal fan concerns were raised on Thursday night as Christos Tzolis appeared to suffer a hamstring injury, coming off after just 18 minutes of Greece’s match against the Netherlands.Yet the player was shown running off the p
  
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• Scouts from Barcelona and Inter Milan watch Finn Jeltsch

  02-10-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scouts from Barcelona and Inter Milan watch Finn JeltschFinn Jeltsch has been ever-present for VfB Stuttgart in 2026/27, after establishing himself in Sebastian Hoeneß’s squad last season. As such, the German youth international has naturally attracted attention from Europe’s biggest clubs.According to a report by Sky Germany, scouts from both Barcelona and Inter Milan were in attendance at the UEFA Champions League match between Stuttgart and Norwegian outfit Viking last month
  
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• Sky: Vergara could be handed Italy debut, Di Lorenzo on the bench against France

  02-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky: Vergara could be handed Italy debut, Di Lorenzo on the bench against FranceAntonio Vergara is in line for his first Italy cap in Paris, with Giovanni Di Lorenzo set to start on the bench.According to Sky Sport Italia, via AreaNapoli, the Napoli midfielder could start on the right of a front three as Roberto Mancini juggles his options with Moise Kean’s fitness in doubt.MUNICH, GERMANY – JULY 02: Jeremy Doku of Belgium is challenged by Giovanni Di Lorenzo of Italy during the UEFA
  
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