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• Arsenal to participate in 2nd edition of Messi Cup

  23-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal to participate in 2nd edition of Messi CupArsenal’s u16s are set to take part in the Messi Cup for the first time, having been named among 16 participants in this year’s tournament.Photo by Elsa/Getty ImagesInter Miami CF have confirmed that they’re set to host the second edition of the Messi Cup, a youth tournament named after the club’s most famous player.The first Messi Cup was held in 2025, with eight teams participating, but this year’s edition will inc
  
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• Neven Subotic (2017) On Borussia Dortmund And The Best Players From His Playing Days

  01-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neven Subotic (2017) On Borussia Dortmund And The Best Players From His Playing DaysAn interview with Neven Subotić, by Ben McFadyean.Although you were born in Serbia, you grew up in the US. BVB has had several American players over the years who have gone on to be highly accomplished (Joe Gyau, Jovan Kirovski). Did that influence your decision to play at the Westfalenstadion?“I knew of players like Jovan and Joe but did not speak to them at the time. My decision to come to Dortmund w
  
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• Murray leaves Championship bottom side Morton

  01-10-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Manager Ian Murray has left Greenock Morton with the club bottom of the Scottish Championship.Coach Bill Orr has also departed Cappielow and first-team player Michael O'Halloran and Gary Miller will take charge of the first team in the interim.Morton have one point from their opening eight league fixtures, three points fewer than second-bottom Queen's Park. The Greenock side host Raith Rovers on Saturday.One of Morton's sponsors has encountered difficulties, having a knock-on effect on the
  
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• Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio undergoes successful surgery

  01-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio undergoes successful surgeryDespite significantly strengthening their defense during the last summer transfer window, Real Madrid are once again facing a kind of defensive crisis. The Merengues will face Villarreal in the next league game, once the September international break ends, and Jose Mourinho will not have a lot of options available for the center-back positions.Eder Militao is still recovering from the injury he suffered during the last season, while I
  
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• Parma midfielder Mandela Keita reveals he could have joined African nation prior to Belgian recall

  01-10-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Parma midfielder Mandela Keita reveals he could have joined African nation prior to Belgian recallMandela Keita is back in the Belgian fold after a few years on the sidelines. The Parma midfielder reunited with his former head coach at Antwerp during the recent international window, with Mark van Bommel immediately including Keita in the squad. Keita had not been part of former Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia’s plans, but with van Bommel back, the 24-year-old has returned.However, during hi
  
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• Romano at the top of Inter’s wishlist if Calhanoglu leaves at the end of 2026-27

  01-10-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano at the top of Inter’s wishlist if Calhanoglu leaves at the end of 2026-27Recently-capped Italy international Alessandro Romano is beginning to attract interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, but Thursday’s reports claim that Inter have the former Switzerland youth star at the top of their wishlist in the event that Hakan Calhanoglu leaves the club this summer.Gazzetta: Inter want Romano if Calhanoglu leaves, Stankovic could also be sold20-year-old Romano is one of
  
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• CR7 felt betrayed by Jorge Jesus after broken promise

  01-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CR7 felt betrayed by Jorge Jesus after broken promiseThe atmosphere in the Portuguese national team took a major hit this week.According to Spanish journalist Edu Aguirre, from the program El Chiringuito, Cristiano Ronaldo felt betrayed by coach Jorge Jesus after a broken promise, which led to the star leaving the Portuguese national team camp.The disagreement began in the match against Norway, when the No. 7 was sent to warm up for about 30 minutes in the second half but was not brought on by t
  
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• Barcelona president Laporta set to run for an EFC vice-presidency at the 2027 Assembly

  01-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona president Laporta set to run for an EFC vice-presidency at the 2027 AssemblyFC Barcelona president Joan Laporta used his attendance at the 33rd EFC Assembly in Copenhagen to meet with Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain and the EFC, and Aleksander Ceferin, president of UEFA.The meetings were aimed at strengthening relations with both organisations following a period of serious tension. Building on that, Mundo Deportivo now reports that Laporta is planning to stand for
  
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• Arsenal’s William Saliba on track for November return

  01-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s William Saliba on track for November returnArsenal defender William Saliba (25) is on track to make a return from injury during the month of November, as per a report from L’Équipe. The Frenchman played through back issues at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. There were significant concerns pre-tournament that he would miss the World Cup entirely due to the issue, but he started all of Les Bleus’ games up to and including their semi-final defeat to Spain. It was during
  
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• 'It looked bleak - but Vrancken has been brilliant'

  01-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked you to rate Hearts' season and tell us what Wouter Vrancken should be focusing on during the international break.Here are some of your comments:Simon: Hearts' season has gone roughly as I expected. Massive influx of new players, new manager with a different style. It was always going to need a period of adjustment. Some positive signs going forward. Could benefit with some improvement defensively. 7/10 so far.Derek: A lot more positive than I thought it was going to be - gutted mid
  
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• West Brom defender Galves ruled out for the season

  01-10-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion full-back Nolan Galves has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing knee surgery.The 23-year-old summer signing from French club Rodez AF started Albion's first five league matches of the campaign before being rested for the game against Derby at Pride Park on 9 September.He had to come on as a 37th-minute substitute after Brayann Pereira was sent off on his debut but the Frenchman then had to be replaced just 15 minutes later after going
  
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• Saliba targeting Arsenal comeback before Manchester City match

  01-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saliba targeting Arsenal comeback before Manchester City matchWilliam Saliba has started running again and is targeting a return to action in November, according to a report from France.Photo by Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty ImagesHugo Delom reports for L’Equipe that William Saliba is back running again, following a recent x-ray that showed his recovery is on track.The Arsenal defender is reportedly desperate to start playing matches again, but he knows he can’t rush things. As it sta
  
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• 'It isn't a story opening news bulletins in Spain as yet' - Balague

  01-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Football fansin Spain have received a "filtered version" of the news that Manchester City have been found guilty of serious financial breaches, says Spanish journalist Guillem Balague.While the 115 charges relate to a period between 2009-10 and 2017-18, the story carries a "Catalan implication" as the timeline overlaps with the beginning of Pep Guardiola's time as manager.City continue to deny any wrongdoing and have until Friday to submit an appeal.Balague told BBC Radio 5 Live's Euro Leag
  
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• Gary Neville says Premier League ‘dragged through the mud’ after ‘chilling’ Man City verdict

  01-10-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester United full-back Gary Neville believes the standing of English football has taken a severe blow following Manchester City being found guilty of financial breaches, claiming the Premier League has been "dragged through the mud".An independent panel convicted City across all counts concerning financial regulations, determining that the club "clearly intended to circumvent" rules over nine campaigns, primarily by masking direct owner financial contributions as commercial sponsorsh
  
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• Thibaut Courtois sends Real Madrid message: ‘We are very hungry’

  01-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thibaut Courtois sends Real Madrid message: ‘We are very hungry’While forwards like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior usually take most of the spotlight, one can reasonably argue that it has been the goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois who has been the most important player for Real Madrid in the last few years.The Belgian has not only saved his team with his incredible saves during these years, but also has been one of the most vocal leaders in the Merengue dressing room. This season, as Lo
  
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• Dani Olmo’s agent reveals Barcelona star wants to retire at former club: ‘Hopes that will be the case’

  01-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dani Olmo’s agent reveals Barcelona star wants to retire at former club: ‘Hopes that will be the case’FC Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has been the subject of transfer speculation during the international break. There has been talk of reported interest from Bayern Munich in bringing him back to the Bundesliga, with the Barcelona midfielder not currently an undisputed starter at the club. However, there have been no contacts so far and the Spanish international remains committe
  
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• Curtis shines as revamped Scotland youth set-up begins

  01-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers winger Findlay Curtis was involved in all five of Scotland's goals in the win against Azerbaijan [SNS]As starts to a new era go, Scotland Under-21s' dominant 5-2 defeat of Azerbaijan was a rousing one.Findlay Curtis ran riot, Tyler Fletcher cruised through the game in midfield and three strikers all scored.All of that contributed to a fantastic team performance full of attacking elan and aggressive pressing.It was exactly the type of display new head coach Tony Docherty and his assistant
  
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• Raúl Asencio undergoes successful tibia surgery

  01-10-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raúl Asencio undergoes successful tibia surgeryReal Madrid have released a statement confirming Raúl Asencio’s operation.The club statement"Our player Raúl Asencio successfully underwent surgery today, performed by Dr. Manuel Leyes, for a stress fracture in his right tibia. The operation was supervised by Real Madrid’s Medical Services. 📸 Juan Manuel Serrano Arce - 2026 Getty ImagesAsencio will begin his recovery process in the coming days.Time outVa
  
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• Raúl Asencio has successful tibia op, out for 2 to 4 months

  01-10-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raúl Asencio has successful tibia op, out for 2 to 4 monthsReal Madrid have issued a statement confirming Raúl Asencio’s operation.The club statement"Our player Raúl Asencio successfully underwent surgery today, performed by Dr. Manuel Leyes, for a stress fracture in his right tibia. The operation was supervised by Real Madrid’s Medical Services. 📸 Juan Manuel Serrano Arce - 2026 Getty ImagesAsencio will begin his recovery process in the coming days.
  
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• Evans backs Savage to make chemistry work at Posh

  01-10-2026 11:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darragh MacAnthony has been Peterborough chairman for 20 years [Getty Images]Former Peterborough manager Steve Evans has backed Robbie Savage to make the relationship with chairman Darragh MacAnthony work if he is appointed Posh boss.Savage is reportedly set to leave Forest Green for London Road and Evans revealed he had been speaking to the former Wales midfielder about his experience working under MacAnthony.Speaking to the BBC's 72+ EFL podcast, Bristol Rovers boss Evans said: "I've been spea
  
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• Mancini tests 4-3-3 system as Italy team to take on France begins to take shape

  01-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini tests 4-3-3 system as Italy team to take on France begins to take shapeRoberto Mancini and a squad of 23 Italy players took to the training pitch at Coverciano ahead of Friday night’s Nations League test away against France, and some clues as to the potential starting XI are beginning to seep through.Football Italia was among the accredited media at Coverciano as Italy put in their final training session before flying over to Paris on Thursday afternoon. The Azzurri will be in Nati
  
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• Curtis shines as revamped Scotland youth set up begins

  01-10-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers winger Findlay Curtis was involved in all five of Scotland's goals in the win against Azerbaijan [SNS]As starts to a new era go, Scotland Under-21s' dominant 5-2 defeat of Azerbaijan was a rousing one.Findlay Curtis ran riot, Tyler Fletcher cruised through the game in midfield and three strikers all scored.All of that contributed to a fantastic team performance full of attacking elan and aggressive pressing.It was exactly the type of display new head coach Tony Docherty and his assistant
  
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• Roma expected to be fined for Settlement Agreement breach

  01-10-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma expected to be fined for Settlement Agreement breachDuring the European clubs’ meeting in Copenhagen, Dan Friedkin spoke with Ceferin, ahead of the final assessment of Roma’s financial statements. The Giallorossi have not complied with the settlement agreement; they have not met the financial target set four years ago. Trigoria is awaiting information from the club’s financial control body, which will issue its opinion in November. Meanwhile, Friedkin had the opportunity t
  
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• Could the Manchester City fall out impact Belgian football?

  01-10-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could the Manchester City fall out impact Belgian football?It has been an eventful international break in England. While the national team ran world champions Spain close, off the pitch, the Premier League finally released its initial verdict on the scandal surrounding Manchester City. The club have been accused of producing sham contracts and financial doping over the past few years. Naturally, the club itself rejects these findings, and will appeal, but it looks like some form of punishment wi
  
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• Real Madrid star Endrick could consider January exit amid limited playing time

  01-10-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Endrick could consider January exit amid limited playing timeAfter their successes with the likes of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes, Real Madrid continued with their policy of taking some of the most promising talents emerging out of Brazil. In this regard, one of the players they signed was the forward Endrick.It has been two years since he left Palmeiras to join the Merengue club, but has not been able to feature prominently in any of the coach’s plans at the Spanish c
  
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• ‘I have time’ – Mika Godts unconcerned by slow start to life at PSG

  01-10-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I have time’ – Mika Godts unconcerned by slow start to life at PSGIt hasn’t been an easy start to life at Paris Saint-Germain for Mika Godts (21). The Belgian joined the reigning European champions from Ajax for a €45m fee in the summer. To date, he has yet to start a game for his new club. He has been consigned to just six subsitute appearances for Les Parisiens in all competitions; in that time, he has yet to score but has registered one assist. Competition for pl
  
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• Bindon helps New Zealand reach Kirin Cup final

  01-10-2026 11:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyler Bindon has 30 senior caps for New Zealand [Getty Images]Tyler Bindon's good form with New Zealand continued as the on-loan Charlton Athletic defender helped his country reach the final of Kirin Cup in Yokohama.Having scored in a 3-0 friendly win over China on Sunday, the 21-year-old fired home the first penalty as the All Whites beat Panama 5-3 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw.New Zealand will face the winners of the tie between Japan and Ecuador in the final on Monday, 5 October.Bindon join
  
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• Real Madrid defender undergoes successful surgery, could be out for four months

  01-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender undergoes successful surgery, could be out for four monthsAccording to MARCA, Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has successfully undergone surgery performed by renowned traumatologist Manuel Leyes at the Olympia Centre in Madrid. The defender underwent an operation to correct a stress fracture in the right tibia, an injury he had been carrying since January. Following another setback earlier this week, surgery became necessary, with the club announcing the same on Wednesday
  
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• Arsenal receive Martin Odegaard injury boost

  01-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal receive Martin Odegaard injury boostMartin Odegaard has been included in Norway’s squad for their upcoming fixture against Wales, amid suggestions his ankle issue is improving and not too serious.Photo by Marius Nordnes / Nordnes Foto/Getty ImagesThere was some concern around Martin Odegaard’s fitness after he was unable to play a full role in training with Norway on Tuesday, despite being pictured out on the grass.The Arsenal captain had been on the end of a bad challenge fr
  
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• Ranking the best British football exports this century

  01-10-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Gazza's baggy Roman shellsuit, John Charles plundering black-and-white goals in Turin, King Kev's floodlit perm dazzling Volksparkstadion terraces, Glenn Hoddle's minuscule Monegasque shorts.They were all trailblazers and trendsetters, their tales relayed through continental dispatches and espresso-fuelled Saturday morning showreels.Yet what was once an exotic European escapade for Britain's star footballers is now a well-trodden pilgrimage, as an increasing number of players eye opportunit
  
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