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• Barcelona plan two strategic sales next window 🛒

  26-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona plan two strategic sales next window 🛒With months to go until the next transfer window, Barcelona is already planning TWO strategic sales to boost the club’s finances.The Catalan club hopes to make millions and ease its cash flow with Ronald Araújo (currently at Liverpool) and Ter Stegen (at Ajax).For Ronald Araújo, Barça could receive 55 million euros if Liverpool exercises the purchase option at the end of the loan spell.As for Ter Stegen, he is unl
  
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• 🚨 Montero ruled out: Boca's squad for the cup v Racing

  26-09-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Montero ruled out: Boca's squad for the cup v RacingBoca Juniors announced through their official channels the list of players called up for the clash against Racing in the Copa Argentina. The main news is the inclusion of Costa, Satas, and Valencia, along with the call-ups of Battaglia and Rey.
  On the other hand, Montero is out, as he has been left out of the squad for this match.The match against Racing in the Copa Argentina will be Boca’s next chance to settle these squad sele
  
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• Roma star Manu Kone’s value now nearing €100m

  26-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma star Manu Kone’s value now nearing €100mSerie A side Roma saw Manu Kone get linked with a host of Premier League teams in the summer. They managed to keep hold of him right after Chelsea made concrete advances and this decision has paid off.The midfielder has been key for the Giallorossi in the ongoing campaign. He scored a vital brace against Inter, helping Roma notch up a 2-2 draw against a possible title rival. Even in other games, Gian Piero Gasperini is reaping the rewards o
  
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• Liverpool star left out of England squad to face Spain

  26-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star left out of England squad to face SpainWhy Rio Ngumoha Was Left Out of England Squad to Face SpainRio Ngumoha’s rapid ascent with England has encountered its first, relatively minor, obstacle. The Liverpool winger will not feature against Spain at Wembley, though the reason for his absence says rather more about regulations than it does about his standing within Thomas Tuchel’s squad.At 18, Ngumoha has already travelled a considerable distance in a remarkably short per
  
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• Dons will be 'at heart' of Scottish youth development, says Bevington

  26-09-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Aberdeen chief executive Adrian Bevington believes the Dons "will be very much at the heart" of discussions over how to get more homegrown talent playing for Scottish top flight clubs. The Scottish FA have proposed financial incentives – and penalties – along with quotas in a bid to solve the problem, measures which will be voted on by clubs over the next few months.Bevington was asked for his thoughts on the subject as he faced the media for the first since being appointed to th
  
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• Crusaders beat Bangor after Wardell's late strike

  26-09-2026 18:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipCrusaders 2 - 1 Bangor FTOwen Wardell's late stunning strike was enough to see Crusaders overcome Bangor 2-1 at Seaview.The breakthrough arrived in the 16th minute when Aaron Reid steered Crusaders into the lead at the near post, finishing off a flowing move down the left.Bangor responded strongly after the interval and equalised through Ben Arthurs, who rose highest to nod in a deflected effort, before Wardell settled the contest seven minutes from time with a stunning strike t
  
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• Only 5️⃣ managers have lasted over a year in Brasileirão Série A

  26-09-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Only 5️⃣ managers have lasted over a year in Brasileirão Série AThe hiring of Eduardo Baptista is, so far, the latest development in the coaching carousel among Brasileirão Série A clubs.Until then Criciúma’s coach in Série B, he replaces PauloPezzolano, who was one of the eight coaches in charge of a top-flight team since the start of this season.Meanwhile, the list of professionals with at least one year at the same club has grown to
  
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• Jose Mourinho makes feelings clear on Real Madrid return: ‘I could not be happier’

  26-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho makes feelings clear on Real Madrid return: ‘I could not be happier’Real Madrid made several notable changes to their team during this summer, but the most important and influential of them is going to be the one of the bench, as they replaced Alvaro Arbeloa with Jose Mourinho. Thus, the Portuguese manager once again returned to the Merengue club 13 years after having ended his first stint on the Los Blancos’ bench.The coach has now returned with a lot more experi
  
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• McGonigle strikes again as Limavady beat Cliftonville

  26-09-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipLimavady United 1 - 0 Cliftonville FTJamie McGonigle's fifth goal in three games was enough to secure a third win of the season for Limavady United as edged out Cliftonville at the Showgrounds.The experienced frontman has been a revelation for the Roesiders since joining on loan from Coleraine before the transfer window shut at the start of the month.McGonigle took advantage of a poor clearance by PJ Morrison to fire the hosts in front, but he could have had more as the Roesider
  
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• Report Van Dijk ‘will join Milan sooner or later’ as free agent from Liverpool in 2027

  26-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Van Dijk ‘will join Milan sooner or later’ as free agent from Liverpool in 2027Virgil van Dijk ‘will come to Milan sooner or later,’ insists journalist Carlo Pellegatti, after the Dutch defender opted to remain at Liverpool this summer.The centre-back had been on the verge of walking away from Anfield several months ago, with a contract due to expire at the end of this season.LEEDS, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 06: Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool reacts during the Premier
  
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• Real Madrid’s Midfield Woes Resurface After Atlético Loss

  26-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Midfield Woes Resurface After Atlético LossReal Madrid’s 2-1 defeat at Atlético Madrid on Sunday has left José Mourinho’s side fourth in La Liga after seven matches, six points behind leaders Barcelona, according to The Athletic. The result has reignited the club’s long-running dispute with Spanish referees while also surfacing renewed concern inside the club about the team’s football.Huijsen’s Red Card Sets Off Madrid’
  
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• Jenkins double gives Glens win over Carrick

  26-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipGlentoran 2 - 0 Carrick Rangers FTA first-half Jordan Jenkins double proved enough to give Glentoran a 2-0 home win over Carrick Rangers.The win is a second straight victory for interim manager Paddy McCourt since the recent departure of Declan Devine as Glens boss.Both Jenkins' strikes came in an entertaining opening 45 minutes, with the game losing its fizz in the second period.Carrick should have scored at least once as they went close on numerous occasions.The game started i
  
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• Real Madrid playmaker makes his case for more minutes after solid performance in international break

  26-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid playmaker makes his case for more minutes after solid performance in international breakThe international break started out in the worst possible fashion for Real Madrid fans, with Kylian Mbappe picking up an injury shortly after scoring a goal in the second half.While we await the test results of Mbappe’s injury, one of the few bright sparks from the France vs Turkiye game was the performance of Arda Guler.The youngster was one of the finest performers for Turkiye, even though
  
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• Kylian Mbappe injury news: Latest update on France, Real Madrid superstar

  26-09-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest Kylian Mbappe injury news is not what fans of Real Madrid, and France, want to hear. Mbappe captained France and scored their winner in a 1-0 victory in Group 1 of the UEFA Nations League A at Turkiye on Friday. MORE — UEFA Nations League schedule, results, tablesBut when scoring the only goal of the game in the 54th minute, Mbappe felt something in his knee and was forced to leave the pitch. France now have to face Belgium (twice) and Italy over the next week in the Nations Lea
  
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• Report: Liverpool must pay £70m to sign Serie A star

  26-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool must pay £70m to sign Serie A starLiverpool Transfer News: Alessandro Bastoni race could define Virgil van Dijk succession planLiverpool are moving towards another important period of squad planning, and the focus around Virgil van Dijk is growing sharper with 2027 in view. As TeamTalk reports, Alessandro Bastoni is among the names under consideration, with the Inter defender valued at around £70m and attracting interest from several elite clubs.That context matters
  
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• Van Bommel on Belgium strength and Italy weakness after 2-0 result

  26-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Van Bommel on Belgium strength and Italy weakness after 2-0 resultMark van Bommel’s speech to the Belgium team after their 2-0 Nations League victory in Italy showed the vast difference between the teams. ‘Everyone knows what they have to do.’Although it was the return to the Azzurri bench for Roberto Mancini after a three-year absence, it was also the debut of new Belgium coach Van Bommel.The former Milan midfielder had not been in management for two years, so there were some
  
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• Morocco manager confirms injury to Real Madrid ace Brahim Diaz: ‘It is not serious’

  26-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morocco manager confirms injury to Real Madrid ace Brahim Diaz: ‘It is not serious’The ongoing international break is proving to be an unlucky one for Real Madrid, with players getting hit with injuries.After all, both Ibrahima Konate and Kylian Mbappe have returned to the Spanish capital after being released from the France squad due to physical problems.Not to forget, Federico Valverde had to drop out of the Uruguay squad due to an injury he sustained against Atletico Madrid just b
  
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• Defiant Man City chairman on Premier League charges report: "We feel so confident in our position"

  26-09-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has released a defiant public letter addressing the report on Friday which said that the club have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them relating to allegedly breaching Premier League financial regulations over a number of years. Khaldoon Al Mubarak has been the chairman at City for 18 years since they were taken over by Sheikh Mansour. In the letter City's chairman addressed the report and said his response to family was that "the
  
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• USMNT v Peru: How to watch, TV channels & live stream Saturday 26 September

  26-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT will play their first game since the World Cup on Saturday against Peru.Photograph: Christopher Torres/EPAThe 2026 World Cup and the abrupt exit to Belgium in the last 16 is behind the US men’s national team, with Mauricio Pochettino naming several uncapped youngsters on his roster as a new cycle begins.Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun and a few other established figures have been left off the roster. The USMNT will use matches against P
  
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• Eric Garcia addresses comparisons between Flick and Guardiola’s Barcelona: ‘We play in a different way’

  26-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eric Garcia addresses comparisons between Flick and Guardiola’s Barcelona: ‘We play in a different way’Eric Garcia is currently part of the large Barcelona contingent in the Spanish national team, which is gearing up for a UEFA Nations League contest against England this evening.Garcia had recently endorsed teammate Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d’Or title while also speaking about Barcelona’s Champions League ambitions.Now, the defender has opened up about Barcelona&
  
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• McBurnie misses golden chance as Pocognoli starts Scotland reign with Slovenia stalemate

  26-09-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland’s ramped-up second-half performance offered some cause for optimism as Sebastien Pocognoli’s tenure as head coach began with a goalless draw with Slovenia in Ljubljana.The 39-year-old Belgian head coach, appointed in August as Steve Clarke’s successor, refreshed the side for the Nations League Group B1 opener in the Stozice Stadium, but they were fortunate on a couple of occasions at least not to fall behind before rallying before the break.Scotland had been insipid an
  
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• Report: Liverpool set to battle Man United in the race for Premier League star

  26-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool set to battle Man United in the race for Premier League starLiverpool Monitor Micky van de Ven as Tottenham Hold Firm on £80m-£90m ValuationLiverpool are among the clubs keeping a close watch on Micky van de Ven, with the Tottenham centre-back emerging as one of the Premier League’s most closely tracked defenders ahead of future transfer windows. According to Caught Offside, Manchester United are also in the picture, although Spurs hold a particularly strong h
  
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• Man City chairman confident club will prove innocence

  26-09-2026 17:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says he is still confident of proving the club's innocence after they were found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules.City were accused of a wide range of rule breaches, centring around claims they inflated sponsorship revenue from connected companies and made other "off the books" payments to circumvent financial regulations.On Friday, it was announced City had been found guilty of the vast majority of the 115 charges brought again
  
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• Grillitsch has surgery, Frosinone miss Austria international for circa 4 weeks

  26-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grillitsch has surgery, Frosinone miss Austria international for circa 4 weeksFrosinone will be without Austria international Florian Grillitsch for several weeks after he underwent surgery for a sports hernia.The midfielder only made the move to Serie A from SC Braga midway through August and has made two appearances for the club, one in the league and another the Coppa Italia.Grillitsch injury for FrosinoneVIENNA, AUSTRIA – MARCH 31: Florian Grillitsch of Austria during warm up ahead of
  
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• Klopp reacts to Karim Adeyemi’s horror miss vs Netherlands: ‘We are working with him’

  26-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klopp reacts to Karim Adeyemi’s horror miss vs Netherlands: ‘We are working with him’Jurgen Klopp’s first match as manager of the German national team saw his side play out a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, now coached by former Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez.Germany were heading towards a narrow 1-0 victory until a late goal from Cody Gakpo. But the scoreline could have been much different if Barcelona star Karim Adeyemi had successfully converted a goalscoring opportunity
  
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• Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game

  26-09-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FAI chief executive David Courell confirmed one player has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad in protest[Getty Images]Republic of Ireland players intend to wear black armbands "in recognition of all lives lost in the [Gaza] conflict" for Sunday's Uefa Nations League B3 game in Debrecen, Hungary, after confirming they will go ahead with the fixture.Football Association of Ireland (FAI) chief executive David Courell confirmed one player has withdrawn from the squad before the game.But he
  
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• Report: Liverpool and Man United in the race to sign Premier League defender

  26-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool and Man United in the race to sign Premier League defenderMicky van de Ven transfer latest as Manchester United track Tottenham centre-backManchester United are among the clubs keeping a close watch on Micky van de Ven, with Tottenham’s outstanding young defender now firmly established as one of the most admired centre-backs in the Premier League. According to Caught Offside, United and Liverpool are both following developments, although any move looks complicated by Spur
  
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• Real Madrid newcomer puts pressure on Mourinho after stellar performance for national team

  26-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid newcomer puts pressure on Mourinho after stellar performance for national teamThe international break has given Jose Mourinho some valuable time to not only ruminate on the team’s weak points but also take a closer look at players who have not been performing.Yan Diomande is one of those players who have had a slow start to the season, after making a big-money move from RB Leipzig in the summer.The Ivorian is yet to score a single goal in eight competitive appearances so far th
  
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• Alajbegovic on right Juventus decision, Spalletti help and Scudetto ambition

  26-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alajbegovic on right Juventus decision, Spalletti help and Scudetto ambitionKerim Alajbegovic insists he ‘didn’t think twice’ about joining Juventus, despite an offer from Chelsea, thanks Luciano Spalletti for advice, and wants to ‘compete for the title.’The Bosnia and Herzegovina international had seemed to be on the verge of putting pen to paper for Chelsea, but suddenly Juve swooped in with a full agreement.He only turned 19 earlier this week and feels Turin is t
  
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• Confidence grows in Barcelona about Spotify Camp Nou hosting 2030 World Cup final

  26-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confidence grows in Barcelona about Spotify Camp Nou hosting 2030 World Cup finalThe Spotify Camp Nou is proving to be one of the major positives for FC Barcelona. Not only the team has won every match played in front of its supporters, but the stadium has also emerged as one of the club’s main sources of revenue. On top of that, the renovated stadium is gaining international recognition and putting the Catalan club firmly on the global football map.2030 World Cup final at Camp Nou?After b
  
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