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• Big picture looks bright at Rugby Park

  29-09-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]As football fans we are obsessed with on-field performance and it is win at all costs - however, it's good to take a step back and look at the big picture.There have been huge changes over the past year or so with Billy Bowie splashing out to ensure the infrastructure of the club is in good shape for years to come.Our new training facility will be finished soon and is a tremendous asset that will be a benefit to the manager when he is trying to attract players to the home of football.The sq
  
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• Real Madrid suffer major injury blow as defender ruled out for four months

  30-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid suffer major injury blow as defender ruled out for four monthsReal Madrid have had poor luck with injuries over the last couple of weeks, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate having been struck down. However, this has been taken to a new level with Raul Asencio, who is facing a significant period on the sidelines.Asencio has not yet played a single minute for Real Madrid this season, having only just returned to full training in the last week after sustaining an injury
  
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• Premier League midfielder leaves door open to Real Madrid transfer: ‘In the future, hopefully’

  30-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League midfielder leaves door open to Real Madrid transfer: ‘In the future, hopefully’Speaking in an interview with COPE, Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Chema Andres has refused to rule out a future transfer to Real Madrid.The 21-year-old starlet came through the youth ranks at Real Madrid before leaving the club in 2025.Having joined VfB Stuttgart, the Spaniard enjoyed a brilliant debut campaign in Germany, leading to speculations of a possible return to the Santiago
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur eyeing potential move for Premier League star

  30-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur eyeing potential move for Premier League starTottenham Tracking Konstantinos Tzolakis as Spurs Review Long Term Goalkeeper PlansTottenham are doing what well-run clubs tend to do in this part of the cycle, scanning the market early, building a picture and weighing up future needs before they become urgent. According to TeamTalk, Hull City goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis is one of the names under serious observation after a highly impressive opening to life in the Premi
  
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• Video: Jones gives Inter fans a Scouse slang lecture

  30-09-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Jones gives Inter fans a Scouse slang lectureCurtis Jones was famously the most local of lads in the Liverpool squad, so now he’s creating a cultural exchange with the people of Milan by giving Scouse lessons.The 25-year-old midfielder was born and raised in Liverpool, spending his entire career going up through the Reds youth academy to the senior squad.That ended with a transfer to Inter in August, but he remains a proud ambassador of his city.Jones spreads Scouse culture to Milan
  
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• Pep Guardiola sends defiant message to Man City after financial breaches verdict

  30-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola sends defiant message to Man City after financial breaches verdictPep Guardiola has publicly backed Manchester City following the verdict in the club’s long-running financial case, insisting they will “get through this together”.The former City manager issued a message on social media on Wednesday after an independent commission found the Premier League club guilty of serious financial breaches.Guardiola made clear that his departure from the Etihad Stadium this s
  
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• Ex-England defender Smalling in talks with Porto

  30-09-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Smalling has played his club football outside of England since 2020 [Getty Images]Former Manchester United and England defender Chris Smalling is in talks with Portuguese league leaders Porto.He has been without a club since leaving Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Fayha in the summer.The 36-year-old was linked with a move to Rangers but that did not materialise.However, while a deal with Porto is not yet completed, negotiations are said to be at an advanced stage.Porto have won all seven league
  
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• Roberto Mancini denies wrongdoing in the after of Man City verdict

  30-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto Mancini denies wrongdoing in the after of Man City verdictRoberto Mancini has been quick to distance himself from Man City following media reports stating the latter has been charged with 114 counts of breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules.Speaking ahead of Italy’s Nations League match against Türkiye in Bursa, Mancini, who was Cityzens boss between 2009 and 2013 and delivered them their first league title in over four decades, was asked about the verdict and
  
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• Hansi Flick’s six options if Raphinha is ruled out for Barcelona’s Getafe clash

  30-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick’s six options if Raphinha is ruled out for Barcelona’s Getafe clashBarcelona could face a major selection decision when club football resumes against Getafe on October 10, with Raphinha’s fitness now the key concern for Hansi Flick.The Brazil international has left his national team camp with discomfort, although the early indications suggest there is no major injury. Barcelona will carry out further tests once the forward returns to the Ciutat Esportiva, with
  
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• The very long list of players injured during the international break 🤕

  30-09-2026 15:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The very long list of players injured during the international break 🤕The carnage. The curse of the first international break of the season.As we hit the exact midpoint of this long twenty-day international break on Wednesday, several football stars have already had to leave their national team camps after picking up knocks or injuries.Some players already know the nature of their issue, while others are still waiting for the results of medical tests.The very long list of players injured
  
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• FA charge Arbeloa over post-match comments

  30-09-2026 15:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Football Association have charged Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa with misconduct after comments made in a post-match interview following Fulham's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.In a statement released on Wednesday, the FA said: "Alvaro Arbeloa has been charged with misconduct for comments made after the Premier League fixture between Fulham and Manchester United on Sunday 20 September."It is alleged that the Fulham manager acted in an improper manner by making comments in a post-m
  
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• Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa charged by FA after claiming officials ‘would not let Manchester United lose’

  30-09-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Football Association has charged Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa with misconduct following his claims that officials “would not let Manchester United lose" during their Premier League draw at Craven Cottage.Michael Carrick’s side were fortunate to leave with a point after Matheus Cunha’s 89th-minute deflected goal rescued a 1-1 draw on 20 September.Speaking during a post-match TV interview, Arbeloa stated the referee had given "all fouls" to the opposition and added: "I knew aft
  
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• How much money do clubs get for Nations League players?

  30-09-2026 15:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Several Premier League clubs are set to benefit financially from releasing players to represent their country [Getty Images]Uefa will pay clubs a total of £205m for releasing players to participate in the 2024-25 and 2026-27 Nations League tournaments, as well as both qualifying and finals matches for the 2028 Euros.The majority of that fund is reserved for clubs with players released for the Euros finals, with £120m being distributed in this instance.The remaining £89m is divi
  
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• Gilmour: ‘Very hard to say no to Napoli, McTominay grown massively’

  30-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gilmour: ‘Very hard to say no to Napoli, McTominay grown massively’Billy Gilmour admits it was ‘very hard to say no’ when Napoli approached him at Brighton, and Scott McTominay has ‘grown massively’ for Scotland too since coming to Serie A.The midfielder followed his Scotland teammate Scott McTominay to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the summer of 2024, making the transfer from Brighton and Hove Albion for €14.75m plus bonus.He was part of the squad
  
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• Burton 'can go toe-to-toe' in League One - Webster

  30-09-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder Charlie Webster says Burton Albion have proven they can go toe-to-toe with any side in League One after making a solid start to the season.The Brewers moved up to seventh in the table after beating high-flying Plymouth Argyle on Saturday."We've gelled as a team and we've had a good start to the season," he told BBC Radio Derby."We are pushing in the right direction and that is the big thing. "We have shown that we can start games bright and sharp, which is important. And it shows that
  
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• Report – Mourinho’s message to unite the Real Madrid dressing room amid criticism

  30-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Mourinho’s message to unite the Real Madrid dressing room amid criticismJose Mourinho and his new Real Madrid team are already having to face much criticism only a month into the new season.Los Blancos have already lost two games, with their most game ending in a defeat to Atletico Madrid in the derby, while Barcelona have won each of their matches and have opened up a six-point gap at the top.Moreover, the problems from the last season, when it comes to the work rate of cer
  
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• Manu Kone fully focused on Roma after failed Chelsea transfer

  30-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manu Kone fully focused on Roma after failed Chelsea transferSerie A side Roma had come close to losing Manu Kone in the summer as Chelsea had stepped forward for a late deal. But the player is now satisfied at the Giallorossi and is grateful for helping him improve.The midfielder has been key for Roma this season, particularly making a mark  against Inter by grabbing a brace in a 2-2 draw.He was also called up to the French national team and he has been important for them during the intern
  
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• 'Gutted' Mitchell ruled out for season

  30-09-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Zach Mitchell is "gutted" after being ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury and has returned to parent club Charlton Athletic from St Johnstone.The defender, 21, picked up the injury in this month's 1-1 Scottish Premiership draw with Falkirk."Everyone at St Johnstone thanks Zach for his contribution and wishes him all the very best with his recovery," the club said.Mitchell, who had previous loan spells with St Johnstone and Hibs, made nine appearances this season during h
  
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• Premier League clubs push for Man City case to be resolved before season ends

  30-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League clubs push for Man City case to be resolved before season endsPremier League clubs are pushing for Manchester City’s financial case to be concluded before the end of the season after the champions were found guilty of widespread rule breaches.City are preparing to appeal the independent commission’s findings after being found guilty of almost all the allegations brought against them following the Premier League’s lengthy investigation.According to The Sun, rival
  
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• Lille forward Ethan Mbappé to be out of action for three weeks following ankle injury

  30-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille forward Ethan Mbappé to be out of action for three weeks following ankle injuryLOSC Lille’s Ethan Mbappé (19) could be forced to sit out for three weeks after sustaining an injury to his right ankle, according to reports in L’Équipe.Called up to the France Under-21s squad for the September international break, Mbappé was forced off as early as the 12th minute of Tuesday’s match against Estonia (2-0) following a tackle by an opponent. It was an
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo ‘upset with new Portugal boss’ after Nations League snub

  30-09-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Questions remain over whether Cristiano Ronaldo will feature for Portugal on Thursday after missing team training, with local media reporting that the superstar is unhappy with new coach Jorge Jesus.Ronaldo, who is the all-time top scorer in men's international football and is pursuing 1,000 career goals, was left on the bench during Sunday's 2-1 Nations League victory over Norway.He has not trained with the squad since then, focusing solely on gym work, the Portuguese Football Federation said.R
  
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• Newcastle and Chelsea given Scalvini transfer hope despite Atalanta renewal

  30-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle and Chelsea given Scalvini transfer hope despite Atalanta renewalItaly international Giorgio Scalvini, who has recently extended his contract with Atalanta, has admitted that he would like to experience playing abroad at some stage in his career, following transfer interest from the likes of Newcastle United and Chelsea in the Premier League.Scalvini on playing abroad: ‘One day, I’d like to do that’Football Italia was among the accredited media when Scalvini spoke at
  
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• Should Everton fans worry about Moyes' contract?

  30-09-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]In the second of a special three-part Everton Q&A, BBC Radio Merseyside's Giulia Bould looks at David Moyes' contract and Tyler Dibling's role in the squad.Rashid asked: Should Everton fans be worried about Moyes' contract situation? If no announcement is made soon, could the uncertainty affect team performance? Giulia: It is a strange one and I think this is linked to the owners, The Friedkin Group, looking for investment. Right now, it is unclear what the plan is longer term - includi
  
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• Report: Chelsea considering move to sign French midfielder

  30-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea considering move to sign French midfielderChelsea tracking Lucas Da Cunha after France breakthrough with Como star firmly on radarChelsea are among a cluster of leading clubs keeping a close eye on Lucas Da Cunha, with the Como midfielder’s profile continuing to accelerate after his latest step onto the international stage. According to TeamTalk, interest in the 25-year-old did not begin with his France call-up, it had already been building behind the scenes.Da Cunha was de
  
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• Criminal investigation? Relegation or expulsion? The key Man City questions

  30-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano (left) and chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak have continued to insist that the club is innocent despite the guilty verdicts [Getty Images]The verdict that football fans around the world had been awaiting for years is in - Manchester City are guilty.The club still insists it is innocent of the financial rule-breaking charges first brought against it by the Premier League in 2023, and can appeal, so the legal wrangling is far from over.And the verdict has unleashed so
  
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• Barcelona winger sidelined with long-term injury continues to make progress in recovery

  30-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona winger sidelined with long-term injury continues to make progress in recoveryFC Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji was dealt a massive setback this summer as he suffered an ACL rupture during pre-season.He underwent a successful operation on 12 August 2026 and has since begun what is expected to be a long and gradual recovery process.It is the second such injury of the young attacker’s career, having previously torn his ACL while playing for FC Copenhagen a couple of years ago.Makin
  
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• Premier League panel backs controversial Elliot Anderson handball decision

  30-09-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League panel backs controversial Elliot Anderson handball decisionThe Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel has ruled that Sunderland were correctly denied a penalty for a potential Elliot Anderson handball during their 5-3 defeat to Manchester City.Sunderland appealed for a spot-kick early in the second half at the Etihad Stadium after the ball struck Anderson’s arm while he battled Enzo Le Fee for possession inside the penalty area.Referee Robert Jones allowed play to
  
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• Olivier Giroud reveals Borussia Dortmund interest before ‘progressing’ by leaving Arsenal for Chelsea

  30-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olivier Giroud reveals Borussia Dortmund interest before ‘progressing’ by leaving Arsenal for ChelseaOlivier Giroud (40) revealed, in a programme organised to mark his 40th birthday and broadcast on Canal+, that he had been approached by Borussia Dortmund before signing for Chelsea.It was an option the French striker never really gave serious thought to, largely due to family upheavals. “Jen (his wife) was pregnant; she gave birth on 25th January 2018. And she said to me, &lsqu
  
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• Odegaard injury latest after reckless Bernardo Silva foul

  30-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Odegaard injury latest after reckless Bernardo Silva foulMartin Odegaard has been pictured in training with Norway, but he reportedly wasn’t fully involved in the session following Bernardo Silva’s reckless foul on him at the weekend.Photo by Marius Nordnes / Nordnes Foto/Getty ImagesMatt Verri of The Standard was among those to report on Tuesday that Martin Odegaard had missed training with Norway due to an ankle injury, with Arsenal reportedly in constant contact with the midfielde
  
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• Baldini discusses Italy U21s’ EUROs qualification chances: ‘We have to be ourselves’

  30-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Baldini discusses Italy U21s’ EUROs qualification chances: ‘We have to be ourselves’Silvio Baldini has discussed his side’s chances of qualifying for the 2027 European Championships, as the Italy U21s prepare to take on Albania and Poland in their crucial final pair of qualifiers this coming week.Baldini speaks ahead of a crucial week for Italy’s U21sThe 2027 U21 European Championship will be a 16-team tournament, with 14 slots up for grabs along with co-hosts Alban
  
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