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• Brighton's next star and squad rotation when injured players return

  01-10-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]In the first of a special three-part Brighton Q&A, BBC Radio Sussex's Johnny Cantorlooks at Charalampos Kostoulas' future at the club and how Fabian Hurzeler will manage his squad when injured players return.Richard asked: We have seen many young players burst on to the scene, such as Aaron Connelly and Evan Ferguson (although injury has clearly hampered him), while even Steven Alzate had a terrific start. Do you think Kostoulas will go on to fulfil his potential at Albion?Johnny: This
  
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• Desailly warns Italy: ‘It takes time to recover after a crisis, 5 or 6 years from now’

  01-10-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Desailly warns Italy: ‘It takes time to recover after a crisis, 5 or 6 years from now’Marcel Desailly has warned Italy supporters and head coach Roberto Mancini that it will not be an immediate fix to bring the Azzurri back to its former glories, and says that it could take five, six or seven years for a new cycle to truly begin: ‘It takes time to recover after a crisis’.Desailly talks Italy ahead of France Nations League clashFormer Milan man Desailly will be watching wi
  
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• Why Andy Burnham has got it wrong on Man City’s Abu Dhabi owners

  01-10-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It isn’t the first time that figures in the Premier League and other areas of football have been aggravated at Andy Burnham’s comments. Previously, however, those comments haven’t had the political dimensions of him being prime minister and the entire subject potentially forming a diplomatic incident with geopolitical concerns.On Wednesday, Burnham offered his first comments on Manchester City, whose owners have previously been partners to the former mayor of Manchester in buil
  
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• Juventus still obsessed with versatile Real Madrid star after summer rejection

  01-10-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus still obsessed with versatile Real Madrid star after summer rejectionAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Juventus have not abandoned their pursuit of Brahim Diaz despite the Real Madrid midfielder rejecting their approach during the summer.It must be remembered that during the summer the Italian club arranged a meeting with Real Madrid through the player’s agent in an attempt to find a way to bring the 27-year-old to Turin. Brahim ultimately decided to remain at the Bernabeu.Notabl
  
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• Watford sign Senegal international Diatta

  01-10-2026 14:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diatta featured for Senegal as they reached the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]Watford have signed Senegal international Krepin Diatta on a free transfer.The 27-year-old, who has played as both a right wing-back and right winger, left Monaco in the summer after five-and-a-half seasons with the Ligue 1 side.Diatta, who played for Senegal at the 2026 World Cup and has made 26 Champions League appearances, has signed a one-year deal with the option of a further year."After talking with
  
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• Crewe run frustrating but squad is confident - White

  01-10-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crewe Alexandra midfielder Joe White says although the team's current run of draws gives a feeling they "cannot win or lose games at the moment" it does help build confidence by making them feel "safe" in matches. After winning their first two games of the new League Two season, the Alex have picked up six points from stalemates with Port Vale, Walsall, York City, Colchester United, Shrewsbury Town and Rotherham United.Their only defeat came at Barnsley in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Whit
  
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• Grealish leads chances created chart

  01-10-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a successful spell at Hill Dickinson Stadium last season, Jack Grealish was a welcomed back with open arms by Everton fans. Although the 31-year-old sustained a season-ending foot injury in January 2025, Grealish's eight-goal involvements proved to be valuable to David Moyes' side.As a dark cloud hung over the Toffees for their lack of action in the summer transfer window, Grealish was a shining light as he returned once again.In the five Premier League games which all 20 teams have played
  
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• Titles back? Expulsion? Erase the Gerrard 'slip'?

  01-10-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool fan and podcaster, Abigail Rudkin, has been speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside about the Premier League's charges brought against Manchester City. City are expected to appeal the charges and have stated their innocence.The Reds are set to host Enzo Maresca's side next on Sunday 11 October.Rudkin said: "I think I was overthinking it as a Liverpool fan, that's gone up against them for titles. I'm obviously thinking 'give us our titles back' and then I'm thinking, 'oh, do you
  
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• Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana role less than a month after Black Stars return

  01-10-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana role less than a month after Black Stars returnCarlos Queiroz has left his position as Ghana head coach by mutual agreement less than a month after being reappointed by the Ghana Football Association.The experienced Portuguese coach confirmed his departure on Thursday following discussions with the GFA over the direction of the Black Stars.Queiroz said both parties concluded that the “necessary conditions” to continue their work together were no longer in
  
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• Three Real Madrid starlets Mourinho sees as emergency centre-back options – report

  01-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three Real Madrid starlets Mourinho sees as emergency centre-back options – reportIt is only September, and Real Madrid are already on the verge of a defensive crisis with injuries hitting key names.Eder Militao has been out of action for a long time now, and while his return is close, it is a long way before he emerges as a regular name in the starting lineup. Ibrahima Konate, who arrived in the summer to add depth at centre-back, meanwhile, was injured during the international break
  
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• Arsenal remain interested in Bournemouth 23yo for 2027 move

  01-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal remain interested in Bournemouth 23yo for 2027 moveAFC Bournemouth are set to hold onto Alex Scott until next summer, with Arsenal among three top Premier League clubs still interested in signing him.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesSami Mokbel and Nizaar Kinsella report for the BBC that Bournemouth are not willing to entertain offers for Alex Scott in January, despite the fact the midfielder will be entering the final 18 months of his contract at that stage.Bournemouth have been
  
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• Boyle's impact in numbers as Hibs grant testimonial year

  01-10-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Hibs winger Martin Boyle has been rewarded for his enduring service to the Easter Road club with a testimonial.The Australia international joined in early 2015 on loan from Dundee, before signing permanently that summer, and has gone on to become the 10th top scorer in Hibs history.Boyle has netted 114 goals and contributed 74 assists in 420 appearances over his two spells in Edinburgh, briefly departing for Saudi Arabian side Al-Faisaly in early 2022 before returning that August.Boyle, who
  
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• Marchisio: ‘I trust Spalletti but understand the calls for Conte, Mancini needs time’

  01-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marchisio: ‘I trust Spalletti but understand the calls for Conte, Mancini needs time’Claudio Marchisio says that he understands supporters who called for Antonio Conte to be brought back to the Juventus dugout, but says that for now, his trust remains with Luciano Spalletti, and shares the same opinion of Roberto Mancini and the Italy national team.Marchisio shared his opinions on the current state of affairs at Juventus and with the Italy national team in an in-depth interview with
  
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• Report: Liverpool eyeing moves for two Manchester City stars

  01-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool eyeing moves for two Manchester City starsLiverpool linked with Antoine Semenyo as Iraola reunion offers intriguing possibilityLiverpool’s latest link with Antoine Semenyo offers an intriguing possibility for Andoni Iraola. A forward who flourished under him at Bournemouth, already understands his demands and can operate across the attack would merit consideration if he became available.Availability, however, is the question around which this story turns.The suggestion th
  
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• Real Madrid back Mbappé and want him fit for Barcelona

  01-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid back Mbappé and want him fit for BarcelonaIn recent hours, some images of Kylian Mbappé with his partner, Esther Expósito, in Paris have gone viral.And they have upset part of the Madrid fanbase after 'El Chiringuito' reported that Mbappé has gone two days without going to Valdebebas for treatment on his injury. Something Konaté and Fede Valverde are doing.In response, 'AS' reports that Mbappé's outings have been agreed with the club and with
  
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• Flick will take no risks with Barcelona captain after injury scare on international duty

  01-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick will take no risks with Barcelona captain after injury scare on international dutyRaphinha’s injury on national team duty does not come as a major surprise for a plethora of reasonsFor a player whose minutes have been managed very carefully from the start of the season to be made to play the whole ninety minutes in an international friendly did not make much sense, especially given how Carlo Ancelotti rotated almost every other player in the attack.Further, it is not the first time t
  
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• Real Madrid superstar’s post-injury vacation approved by Mourinho and the club – report

  01-10-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar’s post-injury vacation approved by Mourinho and the club – reportReal Madrid ace Kylian Mbappe escaped with a minor injury in France’s first game of the international break and was relieved from national team duty immediately by the manager Zinedine Zidane.The current diagnosis is of a posterior capsule hyperextension of the left knee, and his recovery time is estimated to be in weeks. Yet, it could well have been much worse and it is said that the player
  
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• These 5 stars already under pressure for the rest of the season 🥶

  01-10-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  These 5 stars already under pressure for the rest of the season 🥶They need to bounce back...The international break, which has been in full swing since last week, is also an opportunity for players to get a change of scenery and, sometimes, rediscover their form. Because some of world football’s biggest talents have a lot at stake this season, and they absolutely need to show a different side of themselves.Vinicius (Brazil/Real Madrid)Currently at the center of a conspiracy theory
  
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• Why penalty for Williamson handball was correct call

  01-10-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A bizarre error from Arsenal defender Leah Williamson proved costly in their 2-2 draw with Paris FC on Wednesday in the Women's Champions League.With the Gunners leading 2-1 late on, England captain Williamson stopped a short goal-kick with her hand - believing it had not been taken and that she was to take it - resulting in a penalty being awarded to the hosts, converted by Maeline Mendy.The unusual incident means the Gunners are fourth in the Champions League table after their opening two game
  
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• Troubled Gateshead fail to pay September wages

  01-10-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gateshead are in their fifth season in the National League since promotion [Getty Images]Troubled National League side Gateshead have failed to pay players and staff their wages for September.The club are bottom of the league and have lost their past five games, conceding 16 goals and scoring just once.Earlier this week, Mark Nellist resigned from the board of directors and withdrew his funding support, citing that the Tyneside club was "not heading in the direction I would have liked or hoped f
  
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• Talks set: Club responds to bombshell Liverpool interest

  01-10-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Talks set: Club responds to bombshell Liverpool interestTalks are now set as a club responds to Liverpool's genuine - and serious - interest. Things could escalate quickly from here.Liverpool want to sign Michael Olise from Bayern Munich. That’s been reported for a little while now, with German outlets going quite big on it on Wednesday.Both SportBild and Christian Falk have reported on that interest. Liverpool, after all, want a star to replace Mohamed Salah on their right flank, having f
  
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• Brennan keen to learn from seasoned counterparts

  01-10-2026 13:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barnet boss Dean Brennan has said he is always keen to learn from his fellow League Two bosses, describing it as an "unbelievable education" when he speaks with vastly experienced counterparts after matches.Brennan recently passed the milestone of five years in charge of the Bees, who are top of the fourth tier.The 46-year-old appeared on the latest episode of the BBC's 72+ podcast alongside Bristol Rovers boss Steve Evans - one of a group of fourth-tier managers he namechecked as people he is a
  
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• Is 'time a healer' for O'Neill over Celtic future?

  01-10-2026 13:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Martin O'Neill still be in charge when Celtic resume Premiership action away to Motherwell on 11 October?With O'Neill having said he would consider his future when Celtic headed into the international break on the back of three successive defeats - two of them to Rangers - there has been precious little from the club since.Chief executive Michael Nicholson's message of support nine days ago, which was tucked away in the club's annual accounts statement, hinted at O'Neill staying put.Former
  
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• Real Madrid defender’s camp angry with club over injury treatment – report

  01-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender’s camp angry with club over injury treatment – reportRaul Asencio’s camp is unhappy with how Real Madrid handled the defender’s injury, according to MARCA, with the decision to operate coming only after months of conservative treatment.Asencio has now undergone surgery to correct a stress fracture in his right tibia. The injury had troubled him since January, and the operation means he faces roughly four months on the sidelines.The timing is particula
  
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• Former PSG manager gives his take on who should win the Ballon d’Or

  01-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former PSG manager gives his take on who should win the Ballon d’OrA PSG player should win the Ballon d’Or, Christophe Galtier has said. You won’t find many disagreeing with that take.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Former PSG boss Christophe Galtier has spoken out about the Ballon d’Or and the potential of PSG players to win it this year.As you’d exp
  
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• New reports unveil Arsenal’s failed £55.6m summer bid

  01-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New reports unveil Arsenal’s failed £55.6m summer bidArsenal submitted a bid to sign Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen over the summer, according to a report.Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty ImagesArsenal’s interest in Bayer Leverkusen and former Liverpool centre-back Jarell Quansah was well reported over the summer, but one detail that’s only now coming to light is that the Gunners actually submitted a bid for the defender.That’s according to German outlet Bild, who r
  
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• Jurgen Klopp speaks out on Man City guilty verdict as he addresses Liverpool ‘parade’ comments

  01-10-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp appears to have adopted a softer stance regarding whether he would celebrate any Premier League titles awarded to his former Liverpool side should Manchester City be stripped of their domestic honours.The manager, now working as Germany coach, was asked for his response following the explosive verdict published on Tuesday. That finding saw City found guilty of all the serious financial charges brought against them by the Premier League relating to 2009-18, a time when City built a s
  
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• Bologna confirm Holm surgery and 4-6 month recovery time

  01-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bologna confirm Holm surgery and 4-6 month recovery timeBologna have confirmed that right-back Emil Holm will miss around four to six months of the 2026-27 season after having surgery on a major hamstring injury he suffered while on international duty with Sweden.Holm to miss 4-6 months of action after hamstring surgeryHolm suffered a significant hamstring injury during Sweden’s recent Nations League victory over Romania, which required surgical intervention and will cause the former Juven
  
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• Real Madrid closely monitoring €70 million-rated Liverpool midfielder – report

  01-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid closely monitoring €70 million-rated Liverpool midfielder – reportAlexis Mac Allister is facing an uncertain future at Liverpool, which has seemingly put Real Madrid on high alert. According to reports in England, as relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club do not intend to renew his contract, which runs until 2028.As such, both the club and the midfielder are understood to be open to a summer 2027 departure. That situation has attracted the attention of Real M
  
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• Spurs CEO 'encouraged by aspects of the underlying performances'

  01-10-2026 12:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has given his backing to head coach Roberto de Zerbi after his side's poor start to the season.Spurs are bottom of the Premier League after collecting just two points from their opening five games and they are also out of the Carabao Cup, despite a huge summer transfer spend.However, Venkatesham said he is "encouraged by aspects of the underlying performances since the opening day defeat [at Brentford]", with Tottenham creating plenty of
  
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