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• Argentina like to leave mark on opponents - Laporte

  18-07-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents" and "that sort of thing shouldn't be allowed in football".European champions Spain face reigning world champions Argentina in the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday (20:00 BST).Argentina adopted a physical approach for their semi-final against England, when they scored two late goals to win 2-1 - having committed 15 fouls.Just three minutes into the game, Enzo Fernande
  
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• Barcelona midfielder making progress in his recovery, will rejoin group training next week

  01-10-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder making progress in his recovery, will rejoin group training next weekFrenkie de Jong has yet to play a single minute of football for FC Barcelona this season.The Netherlands international returned to the club in the summer with a knee injury he sustained while in action for the national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.While the possibility of surgery was considered, the 29-year-old midfielder decided against it and opted for conservative treatment instead.And even though
  
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• Messi buys club in Spain! Date set for clash with CR7's club

  01-10-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi buys club in Spain! Date set for clash with CR7's clubShortly before his departure from the Argentine national team, Lionel Messi is turning to new challenges: the 39-year-old is becoming an owner of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense. The involvement of the sports icon marks “a new, hopeful phase in the more than hundred-year history” of the club founded in 1921, the team currently sitting 19th in the Segunda División said.The transaction is still subject to approv
  
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• 😮‍💨 Two off the woodwork, wonder keeper, then Cisse sends Italy U21s wild 🇮🇹

  01-10-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😮‍💨 Two off the woodwork, wonder keeper, then Cisse sends Italy U21s wild 🇮🇹Italy U21 beat Armenia 0-1, and they did it in the most unbelievable way possible: just when it all seemed set for a 0-0 draw full of regret, Cisse in the 95th minute handed the Azzurrini a massive win in the European Championship qualifiers.Silvio Baldini’s side dominated for long stretches, creating chance after chance and running into a Davtyan in inspired form. Two shots off
  
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• 😮‍💨 Two off the woodwork, super keeper, but Cisse sends Italy U21 wild 🇮🇹

  01-10-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😮‍💨 Two off the woodwork, super keeper, but Cisse sends Italy U21 wild 🇮🇹Italy U21 beat Armenia 0-1, and they did it in the most incredible way possible: just when it seemed everything was set for a 0-0 draw full of regrets, Cisse in the 95th minute handed the Azzurrini a massive win in the European Championship qualifiers.Silvio Baldini’s side dominated for long stretches, creating chance after chance and coming up against an inspired Davtyan. Two cross
  
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• Wonderkid striker granted chance to join Andoni Iraola's Liverpool squad

  01-10-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wonderkid striker granted chance to join Andoni Iraola's Liverpool squadWe might soon see a true wonderkid striker join Andoni Iraola's squad. The opportunity has presented itself.Liverpool have a striker problem. They went into this season with Hugo Ekitike injured, meaning Alexander Isak is the only available senior striker, with his backup being the relatively inexperienced Lewis Koumas.Or at least, he was the only available senior striker. Now there aren't any.Isak returned early from Sweden
  
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• U21 | Armenia 0-1 Italy: Cisse to the rescue after Koleosho penalty miss

  01-10-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  U21 | Armenia 0-1 Italy: Cisse to the rescue after Koleosho penalty missItaly hit the crossbar twice in Armenia and Luca Koleosho saw his penalty saved, but Milan talent Alphadjo Cisse snatched a last-gasp winner to keep European U21 Championship qualifying hopes alive.The Azzurrini knew their only hope of topping the group and earning direct qualification to the European Championship was to beat Armenia and then win the head-to-head with Poland.Frosinone striker Antonio Raimondo pulled out thro
  
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• 'A brand new visual identity for the club'

  01-10-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle's chief marketing officer Steven Taylor has been speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle about the club's new crest.He explained: "It's been an extensive process. It's an exercise that the club and team has undertaken with enormous, care, passion and love. "With the view to deliver a crest for our team in the future but also delivers for the brief by the fans. "Retaining the heritage of the crest and the components, like the castle, shield and lion was incredibly important to our fans. When we
  
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• Lionel Messi completes takeover of second Spanish club this year

  01-10-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi has become the majority owner of another Spanish club after completing the acquisition of second-tier side CD Eldense pending regulatory approval.The 39-year-old takes over his second club in Spain this year after the purchase of UE Cornella, based in Barcelona, in April. The former Argentina and Barcelona forward, who currently plays for Inter Miami, last month agreed a deal to acquire all the shares of Eldense held by a Colombian investment group, the previous majority shareholder
  
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• West Ham United Make A £21m Call On Star Defender: Did They Get This Right?

  01-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United Make A £21m Call On Star Defender: Did They Get This Right?The 28-year-old Aaron Wan-Bissaka left West Ham on a season-long loan in August, with Villa holding a conditional obligation to buy if agreed appearance and starting targets are reached. Claret & Hugh reported a £3 million loan fee and suggested the permanent payment could add £18 million, taking the package to £21 million. Other reports have placed the value between £20 million and &poun
  
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• Real Madrid loanee Mastantuono admits World Cup absence hurt, feeling ‘very good’ in Italy

  01-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid loanee Mastantuono admits World Cup absence hurt, feeling ‘very good’ in ItalyReal Madrid loanee Franco Mastantuono is starting to showcase his true potential at Fiorentina following a slow start.Back in the Argentina national team in the current squad, the teenage attacker impressed in their 4-0 win over Bolivia. Following the game, the youngster took the opportunity to speak openly about one of the most difficult moments of last season: being left out of Lionel Scaloni&
  
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• Andrews impressing with sub choices

  01-10-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Sport Brentford contributor and content creator Michael Johnston has given his verdict on the season so far, telling BBC Sounds: "Spurs at home was a game I don't think could have gone much better for Brentford."Leeds, I always look forward to Elland Road, one of the best fixtures in the Premier League. They couldn't get near us for 60 minutes and Elland road was quiet. Part of me thinks we should have come out with three points. "Two back to back draws with Sunderland and Bour
  
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• Mancini: ‘Italy always play to win, even against top team like France’

  01-10-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Italy always play to win, even against top team like France’Roberto Mancini assures Italy ‘must always play looking for the victory’ even in tomorrow’s Nations League showdown with France. ‘There will be fewer changes than in Turkiye.’It kicks off at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).BURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Davide Frattesi of Italy celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates duri
  
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• Update On Sunderland And Their Pursuit Of This Talented Winger: What Should Le Bris Do?

  01-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On Sunderland And Their Pursuit Of This Talented Winger: What Should Le Bris Do?In a recent report, Correio da Manhã (via Sport Witness) offered an update on Sunderland and their pursuit of Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo. It has been mentioned that the Portuguese club are willing to offer the Mozambique wide player a significant pay rise to fend off interest from the Black Cats.Catamo’s Decent Numbers In Portuguese FootballCatamo enjoyed a good run of form at the Portuguese c
  
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• Liverpool must do everything they can to get 'major' transfer completed

  01-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool must do everything they can to get 'major' transfer completedAndoni Iraola has had a decent start to life as Liverpool's head coach. The Spaniard took over from Arne Slot at the start of the 2026-27 season and, even though he's only coached five Premier League games so far, you can already tell that the Anfield outfit are beginning to understand how to play in his style.Certain players such as Lewis Koumas and Jeremy Jacquet are thriving and, while it's taking others such as Dominik Sz
  
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• Arsenal 24yo a doubt for next game despite making squad vs Brighton

  01-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 24yo a doubt for next game despite making squad vs BrightonPiero Hincapie is still a doubt to face Leeds United on October 10th, despite featuring in Arsenal’s last squad and sitting out of the international break.Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty ImagesRyan Taylor reports for Football.London that sources close to Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie have indicated he remains a doubt to face Leeds United in the Gunners’ next game.Taylor writes that Hincapie has been struggling with
  
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• Man City star withdraws from international duty after injury blow

  01-10-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City star withdraws from international duty after injury blowNico O’Reilly injury latest leaves Manchester City facing fresh concernManchester City have another problem to manage, and this one arrives at a bad time. As reported by talkSPORT, Nico O’Reilly has left the England camp and returned to his club after an injury setback, with no guarantee yet on how serious the issue is.The 21-year-old had already been ruled out of England’s 2-0 win away to Czechia and had been fol
  
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• Bastoni: ‘Italy good at seeing negative aspects, Mancini working on self-esteem’

  01-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bastoni: ‘Italy good at seeing negative aspects, Mancini working on self-esteem’Alessandro Bastoni claims Italy ‘are very good at focusing on the negatives’ and Roberto Mancini is ‘working on our self-esteem’ ahead of tomorrow’s clash with France.It kicks off at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The Nazionale had two vastly different performances in the Nations League so far under returning coach Roberto Mancini, losing
  
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• Gary Neville expects a ‘brutal’ atmosphere at Liverpool vs Manchester City

  01-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Neville expects a ‘brutal’ atmosphere at Liverpool vs Manchester CityLiverpool vs Manchester City: Anfield Awaits a Fierce Premier League ReckoningTiming matters in football. Sometimes it shapes a season, sometimes it shapes a legacy. Manchester City heading to Anfield straight after being found guilty of breaching a raft of Premier League financial rules is one of those moments that needs no dressing up.For Liverpool, the anger is obvious. Over a sustained period, they pushed s
  
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• 🚨Line-ups ready: stern European test for Real Madrid

  01-10-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Line-ups ready: stern European test for Real MadridManchester’s Joie Stadium hosts one of the standout fixtures of the second matchday of the Women’s Champions League this Thursday (21:00; Disney+), as Real Madrid visit Manchester City. Pau Quesada’s side are chasing their first win of the group stage after drawing with PSG in their opener, while also looking to head into next Sunday’s Clásico against Barcelona in the best possible shape.
  Awaiting them are
  
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• New owners want to bring 'Northampton DNA to Brazil'

  01-10-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Xavier (pictured) and Tim Chamberlain have become Northampton's new co-chairmen [Getty Images]New Northampton Town co-chairman Joao Xavier says his "pioneering" consortium "want to get Northampton DNA and expand it to Brazil".Xavier's Sports Alpha Capital (SAC) group completed their takeover of the League Two club on Wednesday, ending Kelvin Thomas' decade-long spell as Cobblers chairman.Former AC Milan, Chelsea and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato is among SAC's investors, with Tim Chamberlai
  
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• Tonali ‘was sad in first weeks’ at Newcastle United after leaving Milan

  01-10-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonali ‘was sad in first weeks’ at Newcastle United after leaving MilanSandro Tonali ‘was sad’ for the first few weeks when he first left Milan for Newcastle United, said his agent, but the Premier League and then Tottenham Hotspur ‘proved the right choice.’The Italy midfielder grew up supporting the Rossoneri from nearby Brescia and jumped at the chance to join them when they called, going on to be part of the team that won the Serie A title.So when the huge
  
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• Godts-Inter, what a miss! 8️⃣ Juve names and Pulisic renewal 🔥

  01-10-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Godts-Inter, what a miss! 8️⃣ Juve names and Pulisic renewal 🔥Matchday eve for Roberto Mancini’s Italy, who tomorrow evening will face France at the Stade de France in Paris on the third matchday of the Nations League. So far, it has been a bittersweet path for Italy, with the opening defeat against Belgium and the fine win in Turkey against Montella’s side.Watch all Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!It will be
  
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• 🚨XIs in: Portugal visit Denmark without Cristiano

  01-10-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨XIs in: Portugal visit Denmark without CristianoCopenhagen’s Parken Stadium will host a promising UEFA Nations League Group A4 clash between Denmark and Portugal. However, the buildup was shaken by Cristiano Ronaldo’s surprise departure from the Portugal camp after breaking ties with coach Jorge Jesus, leaving João Félix and Gonçalo Ramos with the responsibility of leading the visitors’ attack.
  On the pitch, Denmark will rely on the strength of the
  
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• 🚨Confirmed line-ups: Germany have no margin for error v Serbia

  01-10-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed line-ups: Germany have no margin for error v SerbiaMunich’s Allianz Arena hosts the Matchday 3 clash in UEFA Nations League Group A2 between Germany and Serbia this Thursday, October 1 (18:45 GMT). The German side is desperately chasing its first win under Jürgen Klopp after opening with a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands and an unexpected defeat to Greece. With Kai Havertz sidelined through injury, the coach will freshen up his attack by bringing in Karim Adeyemi,
  
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• Ousmane Dembele compares his position for PSG and France

  01-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ousmane Dembele compares his position for PSG and FranceOusmane Dembele is playing for France, and has been speaking to the media about how that compares with playing for PSG.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.Ousmane Dembele is on duty with France, and he’s done a really interesting interview with L’Equipe about how it compares to playing with PSG.“Yes, very much s
  
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• Hugo Ekitike oozes confidence: Believes he'll be back sooner than you think

  01-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hugo Ekitike oozes confidence: Believes he'll be back sooner than you thinkLiverpool striker Hugo Ekitike reportedly believes he'll be back much sooner than expected. The Reds could really use this.Liverpool have been missing Hugo Ekitike this season. Though, they knew that would be the case going in as they didn't move to replace the Frenchman in the summer.Instead, Alexander Isak has been the sole senior striking option in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. Lewis Koumas and Jayden D
  
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• HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case

  01-10-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them [Getty Images]The chair of a cross-party group of MPs has written to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs to urge the tax authority to scrutinise implications of the Manchester City verdict.It was confirmed on Tuesday that an independent commission found City guilty of all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.City have repeatedly denied guilt, and ha
  
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• Downing Street clarifies Andy Burnham’s contentious comments on Man City case

  01-10-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A spokesperson for Andy Burnham has insisted the guilty verdict against Manchester City is “serious” after remarks the Prime Minister made about the case on Wednesday raised eyebrows.Burnham told the BBC on Wednesday he would be “really concerned” if City’s Abu Dhabi owners sold the club in the wake of City being found to have breached the Premier League’s financial rules by an independent commission, crediting them with being “a huge partner in the buil
  
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• Jota set for Celtic return after 18-month absence - gossip

  01-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jota is set to make his first Celtic outing in 18 months in a bounce game against Falkirk on Friday. (Scottish Sun)Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren is one of three Sweden players told to isolate because of sickness as they prepare for Friday's meeting with Bosnia-Herzegovina. (Herald - subscription required)Former Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says he has become effectively a taxi driver for his children after retiring from football but has aspirations to manage in the future. (Sun)Marcel
  
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