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• Bradley linked with Hibs as Ferry puts Dundee United talks on hold - gossip

  22-09-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley is a leading candidate to take over at Hibernian following head coach David Gray's departure. (Irish Independent - subscription required)Republic of Ireland international Will Ferry has put contract talks with Dundee United on hold. (Courier - subscription required)Ferry, 25, is not prepared to make a decision about his future in September. (Record - subscription required)Ferry has not ruled out remaining at Tannadice beyond next summer. (Sun)Vice-captain
  
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• Roma to activate Balerdi’s buy option

  28-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma to activate Balerdi’s buy optionThree appearances against Atalanta, Torino, and Inter have already been enough to leave a strong impression. Leonardo Balerdi arrived at Roma on loan from Marseille, but everything suggests his experience with the Giallorossi will last well beyond this season. Roma had already pursued him last season, but the €30 million Marseille were asking for proved a daunting prospect. Then the French club’s situation changed, and an opportunity arose at
  
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• 🎥 Another record beckons! Messi with an absolute dream free-kick

  28-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Another record beckons! Messi with an absolute dream free-kickHe just can’t help himself. Even at 39, Lionel Messi continues to show flashes of his world-class brilliance. During the night, La Pulga scored a stunning free kick for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew (1:2) and is now closing in on another record.With 76 direct free kicks converted, Messi now needs just three more to surpass Marcelinho Carioca’s world record.Will he do it? After all, we are talking about the GO
  
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• Tuchel reveals Jude Bellingham selection stance ahead of Czechia clash

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tuchel reveals Jude Bellingham selection stance ahead of Czechia clashEngland manager Thomas Tuchel is not certain that Jude Bellingham will start their UEFA Nations League clash with Czechia at Fortuna Arena on Tuesday.Bellingham was one of England’s best players in the 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley on Saturday.The Real Madrid midfielder set up Anthony Gordon’s goal, playing a well-weighted pass to the Barcelona forward to slot home.Bellingham also won a penalty after getting foule
  
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• Summer transfer window 2026: Manchester United & Tottenham Hotspur fluff their lines

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Summer transfer window 2026: Manchester United & Tottenham Hotspur fluff their linesThe Premier League gravy train showed no sign of slowing down this summer, with clubs continuing to spend extravagantly during the transfer window.However, some of the biggest spenders will be concerned that their huge outlay on new players has failed to deliver the desired results early in the season.With that in mind, read on as we look at the top signings made this summer before assessing some of the bigge
  
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• Roma second only to Barcelona in goals from open play 

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma second only to Barcelona in goals from open play Roma is increasingly ‘Gasperini-esque’. The Giallorossi have made a near-perfect start to the Serie A season: four wins and a draw against Inter (2-2), all enhanced by 14 goals scored and only three conceded. The coach is pleased with the path his team has taken, which is increasingly reflecting his own image: “We must be happy with what we’re doing, with the path we’re on. Not just our condition, not just o
  
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• Jorge Jesus makes Cristiano Ronaldo stance clear with blunt Portugal admission: “It wasn’t his moment”

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jorge Jesus makes Cristiano Ronaldo stance clear with blunt Portugal admission: “It wasn’t his moment”Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has made his stance on Cristiano Ronaldo clear after leaving the veteran forward on the bench during Sunday’s 2-1 win over Norway.Jesus, who previously worked with Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, chose not to play the 41-year-old despite initially saying he would feature in the UEFA Nations League clash.Ronaldo had started Portugal’s opening gam
  
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• Joao Felix: ‘I want to go back to Europe and play in the Champions League again’

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Felix: ‘I want to go back to Europe and play in the Champions League again’Joao Felix has said he wants to return to Europe after a remarkable resurgence with Al-Nassr.The Portuguese forward has taken the Saudi Pro League by storm since moving to the Middle East.He registered 26 goals and 19 assists in 47 appearances last term, playing a key role in helping Al-Nassr reclaim the league title.Felix has continued that form into the new campaign, already producing four goals and thr
  
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• Zinedine Zidane speaks about Real Madrid’s €150 million flop: ‘Sadly he had physical setbacks’

  28-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane speaks about Real Madrid’s €150 million flop: ‘Sadly he had physical setbacks’Real Madrid’s period under Zinedine Zidane was golden in both the stints when the club legend arrived as a first-team manager, but his second stint was more impressive given the squad he had at his disposal and how it was half in rebuild.One player the coach constantly admired during his time at the club was Eden Hazard, who signed for a fee of up to €150 million , and
  
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• Watch: Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s sweet gesture towards Declan Rice after England vs Spain

  28-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s sweet gesture towards Declan Rice after England vs SpainLamine Yamal left Wembley with more than another memorable performance for Spain. The Barcelona youngster also earned a glowing compliment from Declan Rice after making time for the Arsenal midfielder’s son following Spain’s 3-2 victory over England.Rice, who missed the UEFA Nations League encounter through injury, had a personal request for the teenager. His son wanted a photograp
  
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• Roma fans at risk of being banned from away game vs Bologna

  28-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma fans at risk of being banned from away game vs BolognaRoma fans simply want to follow their beloved team around Italy and the world. On home soil, however, the situation is more complicated than expected. More away matches have now been suspended due to the “risk of clashes.” And a new ban could be imposed on Roma supporters. The OMNS is carefully evaluating the Bologna-Roma case. The match is scheduled for December 4th, but after more than two months, the first problems are eme
  
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• Dimarco and Calhanoglu 🔙, Conceição, Napoli 👀 in Ligue 1: AM news ☀️

  28-09-2026 07:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dimarco and Calhanoglu 🔙, Conceição, Napoli 👀 in Ligue 1: AM news ☀️Tonight, Mancini’s Azzurri will be back in action against Turkey looking for a win in the Nations League after a poor opening match against Belgium, which ended in a 2-0 defeat and, overall, a thoroughly disappointing performance. Watch all Serie BKT matches live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!While waiting for the national team&rsquo
  
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• Liverpool must beat Barcelona to transfer of 42-goal star

  28-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool must beat Barcelona to transfer of 42-goal starThe January transfer window may not be open for another few months yet but, that doesn't mean the Liverpool transfer rumour mill has stopped turning. There are still several areas among the Reds' ranks that could do with an upgrade or two so that they can get back to their best.Indeed, the four signings that they made in the summer will all probably come good at some point with some such as Ronald Araujo and Jeremy Jacquet already pulling
  
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• A familiar road awaits Manchester City on the pitch when domestic football returns

  28-09-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A familiar road awaits Manchester City on the pitch when domestic football returnsWith domestic football on pause for the extended international break, Manchester City has been the talk of the game after being found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules. David Ornstein broke the news for The Athletic that City had been found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges levelled against them. As of yet, there has been no official confirmation of thi
  
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• Could be a good omen: Klopp matches 60-year-old unwanted record

  28-09-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could be a good omen: Klopp matches 60-year-old unwanted recordTwo games, one point, and only third place in the Nations League table: If you look only at the results, Jürgen Klopp’s start as Germany head coach has been a failure.Of course, it should also be said that pure results are only of secondary importance given the current state of German football. The fact that Klopp tried out a great deal in his first two matches against the Netherlands (0:0) and Greece (0:1) and sent out a
  
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• 🎥 Chasing a (new) record! Messi hits free-kick stunner for Inter Miami

  28-09-2026 03:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Chasing a (new) record! Messi hits free-kick stunner for Inter MiamiLionel Messi was at it again this Sunday (27).Inter Miami’s No. 10 now has SEVENTY-SIX career goals from free kicks.He is getting closer and closer to record-holder Marcelinho Carioca.His 931st celebration overall came in the loss to the Columbus Crew in MLS.And after an ABSOLUTE SCREAMER!
  The keeper even tried...Josef Martinez, who played for the Florida franchise in 2023, put the home side ahead in the 28th min
  
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• 🎥 Chasing a (new) record! Messi curls in a stunner for Inter Miami

  28-09-2026 03:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Chasing a (new) record! Messi curls in a stunner for Inter MiamiLionel Messi was at it again this Sunday (27).Inter Miami’s No. 10 has now reached SEVENTY-SIX career goals from free kicks.He is getting closer and closer to record-holder Marcelinho Carioca.The 931st celebration of his career came in the loss to Columbus Crew in the MLS.And after an ABSOLUTE SCREAMER!
  The keeper even tried...Josef Martinez, who played for the Florida franchise in 2023, put the home side ahead in th
  
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• 👑​ Messi stunner! Argentine star close to another record

  28-09-2026 02:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👑​ Messi stunner! Argentine star close to another recordThe years go by and go by, but there is always one constant: Lionel Messi scoring stunning goals.
  In the match between Columbus and Miami, Messi is giving his team the equalizer with a free-kick goal.The goalkeeper was expecting a cross, but Messi had a completely different plan.With this goal, Messi is now just two goals away from becoming the top free-kick scorer in history. INCREDIBLE! 🙌This article was translated i
  
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• 😱 Enner Valencia off the bench, headed hat-trick sends Boca through

  28-09-2026 01:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Enner Valencia off the bench, headed hat-trick sends Boca throughEnner Valencia had his first big moment in a Boca Juniors shirt, Vasco’s rival in the Copa Sudamericana semifinal, this Sunday (27).Racing had opened up a two-goal lead at the Gigante de Arroyito in the Copa Argentina quarterfinals.But they hadn’t counted on the cunning of the 36-year-old Ecuadorian striker.He came on in the 11th minute of the second half.And he scored a HAT TRICK with headers to seal a 3-2 co
  
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• Deserves more chances? Moisés is now last in Santos attack

  28-09-2026 01:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deserves more chances? Moisés is now last in Santos attackMoisés arrived at Santos backed by Vojvoda and by the €2 million fee (R$12.3 million at the February exchange rate).And today he is struggling for space after a first half of the year in which he was a frequent option.The 30-year-old forward continued to be used quite a lot even after Cuca’s arrival, but he suffered an injury, saw the competition increase, and "disappeared."He was included in the squad for all 26
  
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• Republic of Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game

  28-09-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Republic of Ireland players bowed their heads during Israel's national anthem [Getty Images]Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel. The Republic of Ireland and Israel players did not shake hands and the Irish squad bowed their heads when Israel's anthem was played before their 3-0 Uefa Nations League win in Hungary.There was also no exchange of pennants between Republ
  
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• 🎥 Fortaleza miss a sitter in controversial Serie B match

  28-09-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Fortaleza miss a sitter in controversial Serie B matchFortaleza versus Athletic is the match that wraps up Sunday (27) in Brazil’s Série B.And there was no shortage of drama in the first half of the clash at Arena Castelão.Laion had an ABSURD chance to go ahead in front of its home crowd.It was a very promising counterattack, as only Luan Polli, the Minas side’s goalkeeper, stood in front of three Tricolor players.But there was no celebration.There was also a
  
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• 🎥 Fortaleza blow a massive chance in controversial Série B match

  28-09-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Fortaleza blow a massive chance in controversial Série B matchFortaleza versus Athletic is the match that wraps up Sunday (27) in Brazil’s Série B.And there was no shortage of drama in the first half of the clash at Arena Castelão.Laion had an ABSURD chance to go ahead in front of their home crowd.It was a very promising counterattack, as only Luan Polli, the Minas side’s goalkeeper, was left facing three Tricolor players.But there was no celebration.Th
  
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• Seventeen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force

  28-09-2026 00:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain have done it again.A penalty shootout success against Korea on Sunday crowned them Under-20 Women's World Cup winners - making it an incredible 17 world and European titles from under-17 to senior level in the last five years.Their global dominance is there for all to see.After becoming European champions two years ago in Berlin, La Roja's men's side became world champions in the summer after beating Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final in New Jersey.They achieved the same feat back in 201
  
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• 48-Year-Old Manager Tipped For Celtic Job After Brutal Run: Should Celtic Change Their Recruitment Model For Him?

  27-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  48-Year-Old Manager Tipped For Celtic Job After Brutal Run: Should Celtic Change Their Recruitment Model For Him?Celtic face a managerial question after a miserable September run, with former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe discussed as a possible replacement for Martin O’Neill. The 48-year-old remains without a club after leaving St James’ Park this summer, ending five years at St James’ Park. Howe’s Newcastle side reached the Champions League during his tenure.Celtic’s
  
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• Barcelona monitor Chelsea's Estevao - Monday's gossip

  27-09-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona are monitoring Estevao, Erling Haaland attracts interests amid Man City uncertainty and Joao Felix could return to Europe.Brazilian winger Estevao Willian, 19, is becoming frustrated at his lack of game time at Chelsea, and Barcelona are keeping tabs on the youngster's situation. (Sport - in Spanish)Al-Nassr and Portugal forward Joao Felix is interested in a return to European football but the 26-year-old does not name a prospective club. (AS - in Spanish)Norwegian striker Erling Haala
  
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• Germany still winless under Klopp after loss to Greece

  27-09-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueGermany 0 - 1 Greece FTKlopp has signed a four-year deal as Germany head coach [Getty Images]Jurgen Klopp's wait for his first win as Germany boss continued as his side were upset at home by Greece in the Nations League.The former Liverpool manager was taking charge of his second match as head coach after a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday. Germany were beaten in Augsburg by Dimitrios Kourbelis' 74th-minute goal after the midfielder's shot from the edge of the box def
  
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• Liverpool have regret over sale of 'relentless' sensation, they want him back

  27-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have regret over sale of 'relentless' sensation, they want him backLiverpool have earnt an awful lot of money from player sales over the last couple of years. Their 2025-26 summer window saw them bring in over £200 million thanks to the sheer number of players that they got rid of with many people believing that they'd be much better off.However, at times, that has been far from the case with Liverpool often looking worse than ever at different points during last years campaign.I
  
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• Has a new midfield option at Manchester City appeared for Enzo Maresca?

  27-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Has a new midfield option at Manchester City appeared for Enzo Maresca?Rayan Cherki has made a strong start to the 2026-27 season for Manchester City. Playing nominally as a number ten, the French international has scored four goals and provided two assists in eight appearances in all competitions. Cherki’s performance in Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, where he bagged a brace, was arguably his standout display. Cherki’s impressive start to the s
  
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• Republic of Ireland defeat Israel in Debrecen

  27-09-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueIsrael 0 - 3 Republic of Ireland FTParrott opened the scoring for his 12th international goal [Getty Images]Three first-half goals saw the Republic of Ireland claim the first win of their Nations League Group B3 campaign against Israel in Hungary.Three days on from a disappointing defeat in Kosovo, the Irish enjoyed a much better showing in Debrecen as first-half goals from Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan had them clear.Israel pushed for a way back early in the second
  
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