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• Anthony Gordon talks Pedri, Eric Garcia, Dani Olmo, Barcelona ambition

  06-10-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Gordon talks Pedri, Eric Garcia, Dani Olmo, Barcelona ambitionAnthony Gordon believes Barcelona have given him something he struggled to find consistently during his career: a midfielder capable of recognising his runs before defenders do. The English winger has settled quickly following his summer move from Newcastle United, and his growing understanding with Pedri could become an important weapon for Hansi Flick’s attack.Speaking to Barça magazine (h/t SPORT), Gordon
  
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• Report Endrick puts Aston Villa top of wish list despite Roma and Milan battle

  06-10-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Endrick puts Aston Villa top of wish list despite Roma and Milan battleWhile Roma and Milan do battle, both might miss out on Real Madrid talent Endrick amid Spanish reports Aston Villa might be the favourites for a January loan.The Brazil international is growing increasingly frustrated at the lack of playing time under Jose Mourinho, and seems to be pushing for the exit on another loan spell in January 2027, having impressed at Olympique Lyonnais last season.Endrick has no shortage of i
  
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• Vergara injury for Italy means Napoli lose talent for 3-4 weeks

  06-10-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vergara injury for Italy means Napoli lose talent for 3-4 weeksAntonio Vergara has been diagnosed with a calf strain after his first start for Italy, so Napoli are expected to lose him for three to four weeks.The winger had impressed on his debut off the bench in a 1-1 draw in France, then in the starting XI for last night’s 3-1 victory over Turkiye.He limped off in the second half and was seen clutching his right calf muscle, so it was hoped that he was simply suffering from cramp.Vergara
  
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• Barcelona duo continue to experience decline in market value after injury ordeals

  06-10-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona duo continue to experience decline in market value after injury ordealsThe latest market values published by Transfermarkt reveal two major fallers in the FC Barcelona squad. Midfielders Gavi and Frenkie de Jong have gone from being two of the most highly valued midfielders in world football to €25 million each, a figure neither had reached for many years.Both players have followed a similar trajectory in recent seasons. Once key figures for Barça and regulars on the bigges
  
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• Messi's stats and records with Argentina 🇦🇷 🐐

  06-10-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi's stats and records with Argentina 🇦🇷 🐐Simply the GOAT.On Tuesday night into Wednesday, Lionel Messi will bid farewell to Argentina in a friendly against Benin.Over his 21 years wearing the Albiceleste shirt, La Pulga has racked up records, each more unbelievable than the last.So, with just hours to go before this incredible chapter closes, we invite you to (re)discover them.207 caps — Argentina’s record holder, ahead of Javier Mascherano (147).125 goals
  
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• Huddersfield sign Newcastle Knights winger Aoake

  06-10-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2027 season will be Jim Lenihan's first full year in charge of Huddersfield Giants [SWPIX.COM]Huddersfield Giants have signed Newcastle Knights winger Logan Aoake on a two-year deal.The 21-year-old scored 16 tries in 37 appearances in the New South Wales Cup.Jim Lenihan's side finished 12th in Super League in 2026 after winning six of their final eight matches."Logan is an outside back comfortable on the wing or in the centre, which is crucial for the rebuilding of our backline after the dep
  
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• Italy guaranteed top seed status for EURO 2028 draw

  06-10-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy guaranteed top seed status for EURO 2028 drawItaly are still in the running for the Nations League quarter-finals, but perhaps more importantly have already secured top seed status for the EURO 2028 qualifiers.The Azzurri had a rough start to their Nations League campaign, losing 2-0 at home to Belgium, but followed that with two victories over Turkiye and the 1-1 draw in France.Italy in strong Nations League positionBOLOGNA – OCTOBER 05: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy celebrates scorin
  
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• Kamara might miss QPR's next game over Finland row

  06-10-2026 17:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Queens Park Rangers might be without midfielder Glen Kamara for Friday's Championship game against West Ham United, if Fifa is asked to intervene in a club versus country dispute.The Football Association of Finland says Kamara, 30, was withdrawn from international duty by QPR before Tuesday's Uefa Nations League game against Hungary."Glen was in a difficult situation as his club insisted he leave the camp and return to London," head coach Jacob Friis is quoted on the federation's website as sayi
  
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• Gabriel Jesus talks Raphinha, Ronaldinho, Farinas, Cancelo, Barcelona adaptation, El Clasico

  06-10-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Jesus talks Raphinha, Ronaldinho, Farinas, Cancelo, Barcelona adaptation, El ClasicoGabriel Jesus has taken part in a question-and-answer session with FC Barcelona fans through the club’s official channels. The Brazilian forward discussed his first few weeks as a Barça player, his teammates, Ronaldinho and his ambitions with the club, while naming Raphinha as the player he would trust to score the decisive goal in a Champions League final. “Raphinha is on fire. The way
  
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• How the EFL's 'best sleeper' is thriving at 34

  06-10-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Piergianni joined Stevenage in 2022 [Getty Images]"I always joke that I'm the best sleeper in the EFL," says Carl Piergianni.The Stevenage captain has forged a reputation as one of lower league football's most consistent defenders, but believes there is no real secret to his success.That is despite a career that has seen the 34-year-old rack up numerous personal accolades, including a place in last season's PFA League One team of the season.Piergianni said such awards are a by-product of "playin
  
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• 💣Bombshell: Getafe confirm Carvajal has passed his medical

  06-10-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣Bombshell: Getafe confirm Carvajal has passed his medicalGetafe CF president Ángel Torres caused a stir in an exclusive interview by confirming that the signing of Spanish full-back Dani Carvajal is in its final stages.Medical passed, awaiting LALIGA approvalThe Getafe chief revealed that the experienced player has already successfully passed his medical. All that remains is to secure approval and a final agreement with LALIGA before officially adding the defender to the squad at
  
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• Excl: Arsenal in talks with Nicolas Jover over new deal

  06-10-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Excl: Arsenal in talks with Nicolas Jover over new dealArsenal have been in negotiations with Nicolas Jover over a contract extension during the international break, following Mikel Arteta’s agreement on a new deal.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesDaily Cannon understands that Andrea Berta has been leading negotiations with Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover over a new contract during the international break, with the club keen to extend the deals of Mikel Arteta’s assistants.Ar
  
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• Aston Villa emerge as leading candidates as Real Madrid forward considers January loan exit

  06-10-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa emerge as leading candidates as Real Madrid forward considers January loan exitThe first month of 2026/27 under Jose Mourinho has been enough to show Endrick that he has once again fallen down the pecking order at Real Madrid. The Brazilian forward has become the main victim of the fierce competition for places in attack and, despite remaining part of Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil plans, he is currently the last attacking option in Mourinho’s squad.The young striker was close
  
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• Juventus wait for Alajbegovic tests as Thuram flies to Lyon

  06-10-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus wait for Alajbegovic tests as Thuram flies to LyonJuventus talent Kerim Alajbegovic will undergo medical tests tomorrow after missing Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most recent game, while Khephren Thuram will remain in Lyon for the next two weeks as he continues to recover from knee surgery.Juventus are ready to resume preparations for their next Serie A game away at Cagliari.Latest Juventus team news: Alajbegovic and ThuramTURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Kerim Alajbegovic of J
  
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• Report: Arsenal and Liverpool are in the race for £51m-rated star

  06-10-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal and Liverpool are in the race for £51m-rated starArsenal monitoring Josh King as Fulham talent draws major interestArsenal are among the clubs watching Fulham youngster Josh King closely, with the attacking midfielder emerging as one of the more intriguing names to follow ahead of the summer window. According to 4-4-2, the 19-year-old is attracting concrete attention from Arsenal, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund after establishing himself in west London far earlier than man
  
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• Sergio Canales opens up about his difficult years at Real Madrid: ‘I do not regret it’

  06-10-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sergio Canales opens up about his difficult years at Real Madrid: ‘I do not regret it’Sergio Canales, the 35-year-old Racing Santander midfielder, has reflected on his career and some of its most difficult moments during an appearance on Cadena SER (via MARCA).The veteran midfielder spoke about everything from turning down Barcelona at the age of 10 to experiencing some of the toughest years of his career at Real Madrid, who signed him in 2010 when he was 18.Why Canales turned down B
  
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• Report: Liverpool keeping a close eye on 18-year-old defender

  06-10-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool keeping a close eye on 18-year-old defenderLiverpool Tracking Peyton Miller as USA Left-Back Interest IntensifiesLiverpool are among the clubs closely monitoring Peyton Miller, the teenage New England Revolution full-back whose rapid rise is beginning to draw serious attention across England and Europe. According to TeamTalk, the 18-year-old is now firmly on the radar after a senior United States debut that appears to have accelerated an already growing recruitment story.The or
  
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• Benin prepare for 'historic' role in Messi's Argentina farewell

  06-10-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi will earn his 208th cap for Argentina in the friendly against Benin [Getty Images]Twenty-one years after Lionel Messi helped Argentina beat Nigeria in the Under-20 World Cup final, another African side will be on the pitch for the final match of his international career.Benin face Argentina at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday in a farewell match for the 39-year-old.For Benin assistant coach Tunde Adelakun, there is a neat symmetry to the occasion."Africa has been at
  
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• Milan and Inter stadium plans get major boost as San Siro appeals rejected

  06-10-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan and Inter stadium plans get major boost as San Siro appeals rejectedThe Milan Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has rejected all the appeals against the sale of the San Siro area to Milan and Inter, clearing the way for the clubs’ plans to build a new stadium.The two Serie A giants have received a significant boost in their efforts to build a new stadium near the existing Stadio Meazza.Milan and Inter get new stadium boostMILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: General view outside the
  
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• Renato calls up academy gem to Grêmio's senior squad for first time

  06-10-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Renato calls up academy gem to Grêmio's senior squad for first timeAttacking midfielder João Borne has been named in Grêmio’s first-team matchday squad for the first time. The news was first reported by ge.Considered one of the brightest prospects in the Tricolor’s youth academy, the 18-year-old caught coach Renato Portaluppi’s attention during training over the international break.Borne was among 12 youngsters called up to supplement training sessions at the
  
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• Barcelona defender faces new reality after losing his spot in the team for club and country

  06-10-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender faces new reality after losing his spot in the team for club and countryFC Barcelona versatile star Jules Kounde has not started the season with the same level of prominence he enjoyed in recent campaigns. As highlighted by MARCA, the 27-year-old defender has seen his role reduced both at Barcelona and with the France national team, an unusual situation for a player who had established himself as an important member of both sides.At Barcelona, Kounde has started just twice and
  
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• Shevchenko's son signs for seventh-tier club

  06-10-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kristian Shevchenko's father Andriy was one of the most prolific strikers of his era [Getty Images]Kristian Shevchenko, the son of Ballon d'Or winner and Ukraine legend Andriy Shevchenko, has signed for seventh-tier club Sholing FC.The 19-year-old has joined the Boatmen on a permanent deal following spells in Chelsea, Tottenham and Watford's academies.He was most recently at Championship club Watford, playing for their under-21s team, but was released in May.Southampton-based Sholing have some b
  
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• What we learned about Italy: Reasons for optimism, leaders emerge – Video

  06-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What we learned about Italy: Reasons for optimism, leaders emerge – VideoLorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall look back on Italy’s latest international break, analysing the Azzurri‘s performances and the key talking points from their recent matches.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelBOLOGNA – OCTOBER 05: Roberto Mancini, Manager of Italy, during the national anthem before the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Italy and T
  
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• Highlights: Italy 6-2 Poland including Puskas Award contender Ndour

  06-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Highlights: Italy 6-2 Poland including Puskas Award contender NdourWatch the highlights from the Italy Under-21 side’s epic 6-2 victory over Poland to guarantee European Championship qualification, including a truly incredible Cher Ndour goal from 70 metres out.The Azzurrini knew going into the final group game that they needed to win by two clear goals to take first place and direct access to the European Under-21 Championship next summer.They achieved that in style, hammering six past a
  
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• Football Italia Show: Italy verdicts – Reasons for optimism, leaders emerge

  06-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Italia Show: Italy verdicts – Reasons for optimism, leaders emergeLorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall look back on Italy’s latest international break, analysing the Azzurri‘s performances and the key talking points from their recent matches.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelBOLOGNA – OCTOBER 05: Roberto Mancini, Manager of Italy, during the national anthem before the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Italy and
  
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• English newspaper names three Brazilians among world's top 60 prospects

  06-10-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  English newspaper names three Brazilians among world's top 60 prospectsThe long-established British newspaper The Guardian published its annual list of the world's 60 most promising football talents this Tuesday (6), highlighting players born in 2009.Brazil was represented by three names: forward Eduardo Conceição (Palmeiras), centre-back Iago Machado (Corinthians) and midfielder Eduardo Pape (Cruzeiro).Eduardo Conceição (Palmeiras): The forward plays for the under-20
  
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• Video shows what Mancini told Donnarumma after misjudged exit

  06-10-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video shows what Mancini told Donnarumma after misjudged exitA misjudged exit from Gianluigi Donnarumma against Turkiye prompted an animated reaction from Roberto Mancini, which was caught by the cameras: ‘Where the hell are you going?’Italy secured a 3-1 victory over Turkiye at home on Monday night, climbing to second place in the Nations League Group A table.Mancini’s reaction to Donnarumma’s misjudged exitBOLOGNA – OCTOBER 05: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy celebr
  
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• ⚠️ São Paulo could lose points if they fail to overturn transfer ban

  06-10-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ São Paulo could lose points if they fail to overturn transfer banSão Paulo could face a points deduction in the Brasileirão if they fail to settle their debt with Galoppo’s agents, according to ge.FIFA imposed a transfer ban on the club last Friday over a debt of US$300,000 (around R$1.5 million). São Paulo have 60 days to pay.A transfer ban is not usually accompanied by sanctions involving a points deduction, but FIFA’s ruling explicitly p
  
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• Shevchenko's son signs for seventh tier side

  06-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kristian Shevchenko's father Andriy was one of the most prolific strikers of his era [Getty Images]Kristian Shevchenko, the son of Ballon d'Or winner and football legend Andriy Shevchenko, has signed with seventh tier side Sholing FC.The 19-year-old has signed a permanent deal with the Boatmen following spells in Chelsea, Tottenham and Watford's academies.He was most recently at Championship side Watford, playing for their under-21 team, but was released by the Hornets in May.Southampton-based S
  
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• Defender returns to Liverpool after latest injury blow

  06-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defender returns to Liverpool after latest injury blowLiverpool Confirm Amara Nallo Return After Injury Cuts Short Loan SpellLiverpool have confirmed that young defender Amara Nallo has returned to the club after an injury brought his loan spell with Finnish side HJK Helsinki to an early end, giving head coach Andoni Iraola another development to monitor as he assesses his squad.The 19 year old joined HJK on 24 July, hoping to gain valuable first team experience away from Anfield. However, his t
  
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