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• Bayern Munich plotting winter move for Jules Koundé

  29-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich plotting winter move for Jules KoundéBayern Munich are plotting a winter move for Barcelona defender Jules Koundé (27), according to a report from Sport. The Bundesliga champions are understood to be monitoring the France international as they assess options to strengthen their defence during the winter transfer window.Koundé’s situation at Barcelona has attracted attention after the 27-year-old lost his regular starting position under Hansi Flick. The Fr
  
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• Gilberto Mora’s Possible Summer Exit Draws Real Madrid Interest

  30-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gilberto Mora’s Possible Summer Exit Draws Real Madrid InterestReal Madrid are continuing to monitor Club Tijuana attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora, with the 17-year-old expected to leave the Mexican club next summer, Transfermarkt report. The update, published on Tuesday 29 September, describes interest rather than a bid or an agreed transfer; Benfica and Borussia Dortmund are also named among Mora’s suitors.Mora has drawn attention after becoming the youngest player to score for M
  
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• ‘There is only one king’ – Olivier Giroud reveals Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s welcome at AC Milan

  30-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘There is only one king’ – Olivier Giroud reveals Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s welcome at AC MilanOlivier Giroud (40) has revealed the welcome that he received from Zlatan Ibrahimovic when he joined AC Milan back in the summer of 2021. Giroud joined the Serie A giants following a three-year stint at Chelsea. Prior to that, he had already become a mainstay in the Premier League at Arsenal. His status as a legend of French football had already been guaranteed, too, thanks to his in
  
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• Nasser Al-Khelaifi welcomes Real Madrid back to European Club Association: ‘We are delighted…’

  30-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nasser Al-Khelaifi welcomes Real Madrid back to European Club Association: ‘We are delighted…’Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has welcomed Real Madrid’s expected return to the European Football Clubs (EFC), formerly known as the European Club Association, describing the development as a positive step for European football.Speaking at the opening of the EFC’s 33rd annual general meeting, Al-Khelaifi, who is also the EFC president, confirmed that Rea
  
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• Joan Laporta reveals Barcelona made direct approach for Inter captain in summer: ‘We didn’t want to let him slip away’

  30-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joan Laporta reveals Barcelona made direct approach for Inter captain in summer: ‘We didn’t want to let him slip away’Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the Catalan club made an attempt to sign Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez during the summer transfer window.It is to be remembered that sporting director Deco had previously spoken about contacts between the two clubs, but Laporta has now provided a clear account of Barcelona’s pursuit of the Argentin
  
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• Liverpool star ecstatic with first international goal and winner

  30-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star ecstatic with first international goal and winnerKeyrol Figueroa Fires Honduras to Historic Win Over JamaicaKeyrol Figueroa took his chance, did his job and left Kingston with a landmark moment for both himself and Honduras.The Liverpool forward, currently on loan at Port Vale, scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Jamaica in the early hours of Tuesday morning, netting in the 14th minute on his first senior international start. It was his first goal for Honduras at senior level,
  
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• Manchester City players fear Premier League relegation

  30-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City players fear Premier League relegationThe Premier League confirmed on Tuesday that Manchester City had been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them. Those charges relate to serious breaches of financial rules, dating all the way back to the club’s takeover by Abu Dhabi United Group. Sponsorship income was inflated, whilst costs were masked, allowing Manchester City to circumvent strict spending limits set by UEFA and the Premier League, and allowing the club to
  
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• Exclusive | AS Monaco’s Academy Director on internationalisation, patience, Premier League-tailored products, and calm amid French football’s financial storm

  30-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive | AS Monaco’s Academy Director on internationalisation, patience, Premier League-tailored products, and calm amid French football’s financial stormThere is no hiding that times are hard in Ligue 1. Purse strings have been tightened amid the financial crisis, brought on by plummeting TV rights revenues. Only a few clubs are immune. Most are reliant on a player-trading model to stay afloat. Whilst Toulouse FC sustain this model through their data-driven recruitment, the major
  
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• Everton star unlikely to make move to Bundesliga giants

  30-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton star unlikely to make move to Bundesliga giantsJordan Pickford to Bayern Munich? Everton Goalkeeper Report Looks Wide of the MarkTransfer gossip often starts with a decent question and ends with a weak conclusion. Jordan Pickford to Bayern Munich sounded plausible on the surface, a senior international goalkeeper, a European giant planning for life after Manuel Neuer, and a club of Everton’s size supposedly vulnerable to a big offer. Scratch beneath it, though, and the idea quickly
  
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• Manchester City CEO calls verdict a ‘Premier League conspiracy theory’ in leaked video

  30-09-2026 09:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City’s chief executive has lambasted the verdict ruling the club was guilty of all charges relating to breaking the Premier League’s financial rules as a “conspiracy theory”.Ferran Soriano maintained the club’s innocence and argued the entire judgement was based on “a single false accusation” which “irrefutable evidence... shows could not happen.”However, the independent commission’s judgement, handed down on Tuesday, ruled t
  
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• Real Madrid face brutal October run with five matches in 15 days

  30-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid face brutal October run with five matches in 15 daysThe month of October is set to become one of the defining periods of Real Madrid’s season.As such, Jose Mourinho’s side faces five matches across 15 days between October 10 and October 25, with three La Liga fixtures and two Champions League games packed into a demanding schedule.The headline fixture is, without doubt, El Clasico at Barcelona on October 25. However, apart from that, Real Madrid will also have four i
  
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• Barcelona angry at Carlo Ancelotti over treatment of star player in Brazil national team

  30-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona angry at Carlo Ancelotti over treatment of star player in Brazil national teamBarcelona were given a major scare this week after Raphinha picked up an injury against Australia and had to be subbed off at half-time.It was the worst possible outcome Barcelona would have expected out of this international break, and his half-time substitution led many to think the injury could have been a serious one.Thankfully, Raphinha’s injury does not seem very serious and the player himself has
  
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• Marseille duo Tadjidine Mmadi and Himad Abdelli latest to succumb to injury

  30-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille duo Tadjidine Mmadi and Himad Abdelli latest to succumb to injuryOlympique de Marseille have not even played but they’re having a torrid international break. For their fans, who have seen their club lose five of their first six games in all competitions this season, the three-week break was meant as a moment to escape from their club’s struggles. However, within days, news dropped of Derek Cornelius’ severe hip injury while away with the Canada national team. He is no
  
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• Agreement in principle reached for FC Nantes’ sale

  30-09-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Agreement in principle reached for FC Nantes’ saleAs per a report from AFP, an agreement in principle has been reached for the sale of Ligue 2 side FC Nantes. Waldemar Kita had revealed that he had received three bids for the Loire-based club earlier this month. Talks with one of those prospective new owners had been at an advanced stage for several days. Kita bought Nantes for €10m back in 2007 and had set a €100m asking price for the Loire-based club, who were relegated to Ligu
  
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• 🚨 Bordeaux sold to investment fund Park Bench (L'Équipe)

  30-09-2026 09:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Bordeaux sold to investment fund Park Bench (L'Équipe)The future is looking brighter for the Girondins?It’s a big day for French football: in addition to the sale agreement signed by Waldemar Kita for FC Nantes, the Girondins de Bordeaux have finally found a buyer, according to information from L'Équipe.The club’s takeover also comes with a renegotiation of its debt, with a continuation plan now spread over twelve years instead of the ten initially planned. Th
  
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• Real Madrid defender produces a performance for the ages in his first start for England since 2024

  30-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender produces a performance for the ages in his first start for England since 2024The last few years have been quite difficult for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who endured a poor debut campaign at Real Madrid and subsequently missed the World Cup squad.But as part of the UEFA Nations League, the right-back has made his comeback to the national team and recently earned his first start for England since October 2024, as he started against Czechia.The former Liverpool star did not disapp
  
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• Lamine Yamal receives huge Ballon d’Or backing from Spain teammate Nico Williams: ‘Anyone who understands football…’

  30-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal receives huge Ballon d’Or backing from Spain teammate Nico Williams: ‘Anyone who understands football…’Nico Williams has backed his close friend Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or after the Barcelona forward produced another outstanding performance for Spain.Yamal scored inside 75 seconds during Spain’s 4-1 victory over Croatia in Sevilla, following another early goal in the 2-1 win over England at Wembley on Saturday. The Barcelona teenage
  
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• January Could Open Real Madrid Door for Virgil van Dijk

  30-09-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  January Could Open Real Madrid Door for Virgil van DijkReal Madrid are considering a move for Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer, with the Dutchman reportedly on their radar ahead of the 2027 season. The possibility depends on his current contract expiring, and no agreement has been reached. MD report that Los Blancos could look to repeat the approach they used to bring Ibrahima Konate from Anfield.Van Dijk’s contract and Madrid’s defensive needVan Dijk is on cours
  
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• France U21 manager ‘worried’ after Ethan Mbappé injury

  30-09-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France U21 manager ‘worried’ after Ethan Mbappé injuryFrance’s U21 manager, Gérald Baticle, has admitted that he is “worried” about Ethan Mbappé (19), who came off on a stretcher during Les Bleuets’ 2-0 win over Estonia on Tuesday night. Mbappé was on the receiving end of a studs-up tackle on his ankle in the 12th minute and was consequently taken off on a stretcher. Baticle admitted post-match that he was “worried”. The
  
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• Fishlock set for Wales return - but not as player

  30-09-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jess Fishlock (centre) scored twice last weekend to reach 52 regular-season goals for Seattle Reign, which took her past Megan Rapinoe's previous club record [Getty Images]Rhian Wilkinson says in-form Wale icon Jess Fishlock will be back with the national team if they reach a Women's World Cup play-off final in December – but only as a coach.Fishlock, Wales' most-capped footballer, called time on her international career last October.But the 39-year-old continues to shine for Seattle Reign
  
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• Andoni Iraola wants to sign South American wonderkid for Liverpool, he'd cost £6m

  30-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola wants to sign South American wonderkid for Liverpool, he'd cost £6mOver the last few years, Liverpool have put a heavy focus on preparing their first-team squad for the future. Players such as Milos Kerkez, Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz have all been brought in so that Liverpool can have a plan in place.The good thing about each of those players is that they're all good enough to play for the Reds right now.In fact, they are actually some of their best player
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: hilarious Dembélé-Upamecano, Yamal off-pitch magician

  30-09-2026 09:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: hilarious Dembélé-Upamecano, Yamal off-pitch magicianThe Dembele-Upamecano connection is still causing havoc 🤣The day after France’s win in Belgium, childhood friends Ousmane Dembélé and Dayot Upamecano were spotted cycling through central Paris. It wasn’t exactly a smooth ride, as the Ballon d’Or winner dropped a few things, while the defender nearly fell over himself. Team spirit is high!Yamal unplayab
  
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• Three options for Jose Mourinho in case Kylian Mbappe doesn’t start vs Villarreal

  30-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three options for Jose Mourinho in case Kylian Mbappe doesn’t start vs VillarrealReal Madrid were given a massive boost earlier this week as Kylian Mbappe’s knock against Turkiye did not appear to be as serious as many had expected.That being said, the club must still take precaution with the Frenchman, who has once again been a key differentiator in the final third for Los Blancos.Although Mbappe should be ready for the Villarreal game, Mourinho could consider benching him and, to t
  
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• Kone’s value continues to rise

  30-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kone’s value continues to riseGian Piero Gasperini has enjoyed a new Manu Koné this season. The French midfielder’s value has risen with each match, thanks in part to Zidane’s appointment as a key player for his national team. Meanwhile, the Grugliasco-born coach awaits him back at Trigoria to get back to work. The Giallorossi coach, in fact, wants to complete Koné’s transformation, transforming him from a defensive midfielder into a defensive attacker, from
  
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• Joan Laporta talks Eric Garcia, Raphinha, Lamine, Mbappe, Real Madrid, Ballon d’Or, PSG

  30-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joan Laporta talks Eric Garcia, Raphinha, Lamine, Mbappe, Real Madrid, Ballon d’Or, PSGBarcelona president Joan Laporta used the European Football Clubs (EFC) Assembly as an opportunity to address several major issues surrounding the club, including his increasingly strained relationship with Real Madrid.Speaking to Mundo Deportivo at the event, Laporta discussed the concerns surrounding international breaks, the latest injury situations involving Raphinha and Kylian Mbappe, Barcelona&rsqu
  
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• International legend and fellow countryman gives backing to Liverpool star

  30-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  International legend and fellow countryman gives backing to Liverpool starFlorian Wirtz backed to deliver for Liverpool and GermanyFlorian Wirtz continues to sit at the centre of debate after a testing opening phase of his Liverpool career, yet there remains strong conviction in elite circles that the attacking midfielder will justify the faith placed in him.The 23-year-old arrived at Anfield in a deal worth £116m after starring for Bayer Leverkusen, carrying significant expectation into t
  
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• La Liga giants could make move for Liverpool star

  30-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga giants could make move for Liverpool starVirgil van Dijk transfer latest as Real Madrid emerge in Liverpool contract discussionVirgil van Dijk has been placed at the centre of fresh transfer speculation, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that Real Madrid are among the clubs being mentioned as a possible destination for the Liverpool captain.The report states that Van Dijk, now 35, is out of contract at Liverpool in the summer of 2027 and that, according to claims in the British press, no re
  
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• Dan Friedkin speaks: “Between the stadium news and first place, it’s a great moment for us.”

  30-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dan Friedkin speaks: “Between the stadium news and first place, it’s a great moment for us.”Yesterday, the general assembly of European clubs was held in Copenhagen, attended by Dan Friedkin. It’s an extraordinary moment for the Texan owners, especially after the green light was given for the stadium in Pietralata, where the groundbreaking is expected between March and April. The Giallorossi could play their first season in their new home in 2029-30. On the sidelines of y
  
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• Hogh has no regrets over Celtic move - gossip

  30-09-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kasper Hogh, 25, has no regrets about joining Celtic after scoring in just one of his opening nine appearances, a hat-trick at Kilmarnock. (Sun)Denmark international Hogh takes comfort in his faith, partner and family amid the pressure to perform at Celtic. (Euroman via Scotsman - subscription required)Ronald Hernandez urges Venzuela team-mate Kevin Kelsy, of Rangers, to "keep his strengths going forward" and expects the 22-year-old to do his best work in the box. (Record - subscription required
  
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• The Premier League footballers studying to become sporting directors

  30-09-2026 08:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The scene resembles an Oxbridge graduation ceremony, but those gathered in caps and gowns are in fact Premier League footballers or former players who have won major honours in Europe and around the world.The 2026 cohort of graduates from the PFA Business School includes Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi and a host of well-known figures.In the event at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, Cesar Azpilicueta tells the group how studying on the morning of the 2021
  
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