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• ‘Hungry’ Joao Pedro makes strong first impression under Xabi Alonso

  28-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Hungry’ Joao Pedro makes strong first impression under Xabi AlonsoChelsea claimed a 6-4 victory over Australian side Western Sydney Wanderers in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday.Dastan Satpayev, Dario Essugo and Jamie Gittens scored a goal apiece before Joao Pedro bagged a nine-minute hat-trick to seal victory for the Blues in a thrilling contest.Marco Palestra made his unofficial debut, while Estevao marked his return from injury in the contest.Pedro shines in first Chelsea appeara
  
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• Jürgen Klopp denies reports of Finn Dahmen start against Greece

  03-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp denies reports of Finn Dahmen start against GreeceJürgen Klopp has cast doubt on reports that Augsburg keeper Finn Dahmen is set to make his senior Germany debut against Greece on Sunday evening.Earlier indications had pointed toward the Augsburg goalkeeper receiving his first cap, with GGFNreporting that Dahmen appeared increasingly likely to become the fourth different goalkeeper used by Klopp in his opening four matches.Klopp’s latest comments now suggest Jonas Ur
  
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• Barcelona continue to follow Dutch defensive talent after failed summer approach

  03-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona continue to follow Dutch defensive talent after failed summer approachBarcelona might not appear as aggressive on the transfer market as some of their European rivals, but one area the club are keen on reinforcing is central defence.The Catalans were unable to strengthen at the back during the summer, instead placing their faith in their existing options.But one name firmly on their radar for the future is FC Twente’s Ruud Nijstad.Barcelona continue to track NijstadNijstad is an
  
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• Dominant Carrick thrash Crusaders at Taylors Avenue

  03-10-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipCarrick Rangers 4 - 0 Crusaders FTCarrick Rangers produced a dominant second-half display to beat Crusaders 4-0 at Taylors Avenue.It was the perfect start for the home side who broke the deadlock after five minutes when Adam Lecky gave the hosts the lead.The visitors had no answer after the break as Jordan Forsythe, Danny Gibson and Daire O'Connor all scored in a dominant second half.Victory for the hosts brings an end to their five-game winless run in the league, while the Crue
  
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• England showing pure ruthlessness in early stages against Croatia 🔥

  03-10-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England showing pure ruthlessness in early stages against Croatia 🔥It already looks like one-way traffic during England's Nations League match against Croatia. 
  The Three Lions have peppered the hosts in the opening 20 minutes, registering five shots, four on target. Unsurprisingly, some of those found the back of the net.Having a laugh! 😂 Croatian children poke fun at England with bannerHarry Kane (also unsurprisingly) was the first to open the scoring only eight minutes in
  
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• Young Liverpool Star Opens Up On Journey To First Team

  03-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Young Liverpool Star Opens Up On Journey To First TeamRio Ngumoha Reveals Liverpool Lessons and Huge England AmbitionsRio Ngumoha has packed an extraordinary amount into the last 18 months. Liverpool, Anfield, Premier League football and now England have arrived in quick succession for a player who remains only 18.Asked by ITV Sport to describe that period, Ngumoha required one word.“A whirlwind.”There is ambition running through almost everything Ngumoha says, although there is also
  
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• Portuguese international wants to return to Barcelona soon – Romano

  03-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portuguese international wants to return to Barcelona soon – RomanoBarcelona, in recent times, have rewarded players who have shown the determination and commitment to play for the club.It was evident when the club worked hard to re-sign Joao Cancelo in the summer, this time on a permanent deal and the player has paid dividends as well.Now, it appears one more Portuguese international is keen on returning to Barcelona, after a spell in the Middle East.Joao Felix keen on Barcelona returnFel
  
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• Glentoran beat Dungannon to continue unbeaten run

  03-10-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipGlentoran 2 - 0 Dungannon Swifts FTGoals at the end of either half saw Glentoran earn a third consecutive league win with a hard-earned 2-0 win over Dungannon Swifts.Skipper James Singleton headed the hosts in front five minutes before half-time, but they had to wait until additional time to score their second when Jack Malone waltzed through an absent Swifts defence to seal the points.The visitors had their chances in an entertaining game with Kealan Dillon volleying against th
  
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• Real Madrid forward set to return to Bernabeu after being subbed off at half-time

  03-10-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward set to return to Bernabeu after being subbed off at half-timeReal Madrid will soon be boosted by the return of one more star player, as the club prepare for the season’s restart next weekend.The team has already had quite a few players back from the international break including Kylian Mbappe, who had picked up an injury against Turkey.Real Madrid will soon welcome back one more player, though not necessarily due to injury this time.Vinicius set to returnVinicius Jr. wa
  
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• Rutkowski earns Ballymena win at Solitude

  03-10-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipCliftonville 0 - 1 Ballymena United FTBallymena United made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season in the Irish Premiership after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Cliftonville at Solitude.Igor Rutkowski scored for the fourth game in succession as the Sky Blues followed up last week's win over Portadown.Cliftonville played the entire second half with 10 men after teenage defender Paul Stanfield was sent off on his full Premiership debut for a second yellow card in first ha
  
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• Juventus & Inter monitor Manchester City situation for Donnarumma move

  03-10-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus & Inter monitor Manchester City situation for Donnarumma moveManchester City’s Gianluigi Donnarumma is rather comfortable at the Etihad but Serie A duo Juventus and Inter are keeping tabs on a possible transfer opportunity.Calciomercatoreport that if the Citizens’ situation deteriorates due to the legal trouble surrounding them, the keeper could be one of the first players to move on.This has led to Inter and Juve keeping a close eye on Manchester City and they had been
  
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• Portadown win first game of season against Limavady

  03-10-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipPortadown 3 - 1 Limavady United FTPortadown claimed their first Irish Premiership victory of the season with a 3-1 win over nine-man Limavady United at Shamrock Park.The Ports had taken just one point from their opening nine league matches, but second-half goals from Baris Altintop and Ben Kennedy secured a much-needed victory for David Jeffrey's side.Limavady's afternoon unravelled late on as Tiarnan Boorman and substitute Leon Boyd were both shown straight red cards.The result
  
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• Loudest behind-closed-doors game ever? Why #ENGCRO isn't quiet

  03-10-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Loudest behind-closed-doors game ever? Why #ENGCRO isn't quietThe Nations League clash between Croatia and England was originally supposed to take place behind completely closed doors. However, a special Uefa rule has turned the ghost game in Rijeka into an unusual backdrop for thousands of schoolchildren. England coach Thomas Tuchel has warned his team about the tricky atmosphere.A top match under extraordinary circumstances: On Saturday evening, Croatia and England will battle in Rijeka for to
  
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• Having a laugh! 😂 Croatian children poke fun at England with banner

  03-10-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Having a laugh! 😂 Croatian children poke fun at England with bannerEngland and Croatia face off in Nations League action on Saturday, in a stadium full of children rather than fans. And the youngsters have had a bit of a laugh. 
  The match inside Stadion HNK Rijeka was set to be played behind closed doors due to Croatia's supporter ban by UEFA after racist and discriminatory fan behaviour.As such, about 6,000 schoolchildren are watching the game in person instead.
  According to The At
  
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• Estêvão on form? Vini Jr off it? Fans react, have your say on Brazil 🇧🇷

  03-10-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Estêvão on form? Vini Jr off it? Fans react, have your say on Brazil 🇧🇷Brazil’s National Team beat India 4-0, but the fans didn’t go easy on them. Vini Jr was perhaps the main target of criticism on social media.Brazil, however, had some positives this Saturday (3), such as Samuel Lino (two goals), Estêvão, and Pedro (one goal and one assist each).For you, what were the National Team’s positive and negative highlights?Check out the fans
  
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• How Barcelona star was central to Spain’s press this international break

  03-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Barcelona star was central to Spain’s press this international breakBarcelona star Pedri is one of the best midfielders in the world, and he is coming off a World Cup triumph with Spain in the summer.The Canary Islander might not have been a guaranteed starter for La Roja at the tournament in North America, but he still managed to leave a mark.His ability on the ball has never been difficult to appreciate, but FIFA’s technical analysis of the 2026 World Cup has highlighted a less
  
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• Connah's Quay end Penybont's run as TNS hit nine

  03-10-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hussein Mehasseb joined Connah's Quay Nomads from Bala in the summer [FAW]Connah's Quay Nomads 1-0 PenybontPenybont's unbeaten start to the season was ended as Connah's Quay Nomads struck late to replace them in second spot.Substiute Hussein Mehasseb scored from close range with two minutes remaining after Harry Franklin saw his effort denied.The New Saints 9-0 Cambrian UnitedThe New Saints extended their lead at the top of the table as they maintained their unbeaten start with the biggest win o
  
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• 'I want to discover Manchester' - Olid hunts recommendations

  03-10-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United manager Eva Olid says she is "asking for recommendations" as she prepares to look around the city for the first time during the international break.The Spaniard replaced Marc Skinner two months ago after leaving Hearts but told BBC Sport that she has been so busy working, she has yet to explore her new home.Having beaten rivals Liverpool on Saturday, United now have a fortnight's break from action while international play-offs for the World Cup take place and Olid is determined
  
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• Jersey Bulls go fourth after 4-2 Ascot United win

  03-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lorne Bickley fired Jersey Bulls into a 2-1 lead early in the first half[Frank Pilnick]Lorne Bickley continued his goalscoring form as he scored twice in Jersey Bulls 4-2 win over Ascot United at Springfield.The win, which extended Jersey Bulls' unbeaten record in league to 25 matches, moved the islanders up to fourth in Isthmian League South Central.Bickley fired in Bulls' opener after just five minutes after driving past his marker, but Ascot drew levels just two minutes later thanks to Fope D
  
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• A positive outcome? Brazil 🇧🇷 steamroll India in third 2030 test

  03-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A positive outcome? Brazil 🇧🇷 steamroll India in third 2030 testBrazil beat India 4-0 in their third warm-up match with an eye on the 2030 World Cup.Estêvão, Pedro and Samuel Lino (twice) scored the goals this Saturday (3) at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India.What did you think of Brazil’s performance? Leave your comment!Next matches 🗓️Brazil will return to the field in mid-November for two friendlies in Asia. They will be Carlo Ancelotti&rsquo
  
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• Man United handed huge boost in January race for Barcelona star

  03-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United handed huge boost in January race for Barcelona starMan Utd Weigh Alejandro Balde Loan as Barcelona Open Door to January MoveManchester United are again examining the left-back market, and Alejandro Balde has re-emerged as a live possibility after Barcelona gave the green light for the defender to explore a January exit. According to TeamTalk, the 22-year-old is available on an initial loan, with United among the clubs already approached over a potential deal.Balde’s situation h
  
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• Real Madrid believe English teenage sensation may be worth the risk despite major obstacles

  03-10-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid believe English teenage sensation may be worth the risk despite major obstaclesReal Madrid have an attack that most clubs would envy, with two or three starting options for each position.The club added Yan Diomande and Carlos Espi in the summer, strengthening an already bloated attack, but it looks like they have their eyes on other options as well.Los Blancos are carefully studying a possible move for Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel, who is looking for a new club.According to
  
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• Gasperini: “The match vs Verona the most exciting of all.”

  03-10-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: “The match vs Verona the most exciting of all.”Gian Piero Gasperini answered a barrage of questions from La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Roma coach looked back on some of his time with the Giallorossi, starting with the most emotional match: “I’d say the last match of the season against Verona, because the feeling had reached an important milestone, and the fans were very happy.” For the general from Grugliasco, the most difficult game since he took over as
  
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• Five outfield players from Mancini’s 34-man Italy squad still waiting for first chances

  03-10-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five outfield players from Mancini’s 34-man Italy squad still waiting for first chancesItaly are three games into their 2026-27 Nations League campaign, but five outfield players from Roberto Mancini’s squad are still waiting for their first opportunities of the September-October international break.Which players have not featured for Italy this international break?The Mancini revolution is beginning to pick up momentum despite a disappointing start to his second spell as head coach
  
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• EFL: Plymouth heading top of League One, Crewe and Salford ahead in League Two

  03-10-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three League One games and seven League Two matches under wayJake Beesley heads League One leaders Bradford in front at Reading in first match since manager Graham Alexander's exitPlymouth lead 2-0 at Leyton Orient and heading second in tableCrewe's Jack Lankester scores first-half double against Bristol RoversChesterfield score three times in eight minutes late on to secure 4-2 win against Tranmere in early kick-off EFL: Plymouth heading top of League One, Crewe and Salford ahead in League Two
  
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• Liverpool on red alert as doors open to major January move

  03-10-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool on red alert as doors open to major January moveLiverpool Offered Alejandro Balde as Barcelona Weigh January Loan ExitLiverpool have been presented with a possible January market opportunity after Barcelona gave Alejandro Balde permission to explore a move away, according to TeamTalk. The 22-year-old left-back, once viewed as a major part of Barca’s long-term future, now finds himself on uncertain ground as his role diminishes under Hansi Flick.The situation has alerted a number
  
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• Barcelona all set to renew the contract of three star players including Raphinha – Romano

  03-10-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona all set to renew the contract of three star players including Raphinha – RomanoAfter an exceptional start to the season, the international break has offered the Barcelona top brass to sit down and chart the road ahead. The club have decided it will be imperative to nail down the future of current stars, rather than going after new players in the upcoming January transfer window.Keeping that in mind, fans can soon expect the club to officiate a series of contract renewals, much li
  
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• Real Madrid forward considering loan exit in January amid interest from AS Roma

  03-10-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward considering loan exit in January amid interest from AS RomaReal Madrid’s mixed start and early season disappointment hasn’t only been limited to the players who have played consistently this season.Endrick is one such player who is having a difficult time at Real Madrid, after opting to stay and fight for his place in the first-team.Coming on the back of a stellar loan spell at Lyon last season, Endrick was close to joining AS Roma on loan in the summer, but he st
  
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• 'Best midfielder in the world': Liverpool star told he's as good as Zidane

  03-10-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  'Best midfielder in the world': Liverpool star told he's as good as ZidaneLiverpool have not had an overly easy time of it, results-wise, at the start of the 2026/27 season. Andoni Iraola has presided over only two victories in his opening five Premier League games - against newly promoted Ipswich Town as well as former club Bournemouth.It is going to take a while for the Basque tactico’s ideas to come across but there’s no doubt we’ve seen promising signs already.Alexander Isa
  
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• Manchester City verdict reopens old wounds for Arsenal supporters as Wenger is vindicated

  03-10-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City verdict reopens old wounds for Arsenal supporters as Wenger is vindicatedFrom 2023 heartbreak to the final day in 2024, the Manchester City verdict raise uncomfortable questions about the standards Arsenal and others were being asked to match.Photo KINGTON/AFP via Getty ImagesI want to tell you a little story today.Once upon a time, on 19 May 2024 to be exact, exactly two years before Mikel Arteta was finally confirmed as the latest Arsenal manager to win the Premier League, I wa
  
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