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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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• Mourinho identifies four Real Madrid players to solve long-standing build-up problem

  03-10-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho identifies four Real Madrid players to solve long-standing build-up problemJose Mourinho has identified the four players he wants to take greater responsibility for Real Madrid’s build-up play as he looks to address one of the team’s recurring weaknesses.According to Defensa Central, the Portuguese coach has used the international break to work on improving how Madrid progress the ball from defence. On that note, his solution involves giving greater responsibility to Ar
  
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• Liverpool still have the chance to sign defender in £59m deal

  03-10-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool still have the chance to sign defender in £59m dealLiverpool Face Jarell Quansah Decision as Buy-Back Deadline EmergesLiverpool have until June 15, 2027 to decide whether Jarell Quansah should return to Anfield, with the defender’s progress at Bayer Leverkusen increasingly making that decision one of significance.According to Bild, Liverpool possess a buy-back option worth €70million, approximately £59.5million, following Quansah’s £30million departur
  
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• 'Different' Morrison gives NI new option

  03-10-2026 14:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland's Kieran Morrison hopes he has earned the trust of manager Michael O'Neill after impressing on his first international start. The Liverpool winger, who is spending this season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, provided the assist for Isaac Price for the side's second goal in an eye-catching 3-0 Nations League win over Ukraine in Slovakia. The 19-year-old was one of three changes made by O'Neill for the game in Trnava and impressed in an inside forward role off the right-hand side.
  
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• Mancini’s full-time reaction shows Italy weren’t happy to settle for a draw vs. France

  03-10-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini’s full-time reaction shows Italy weren’t happy to settle for a draw vs. FranceItaly supporters have taken positively to Roberto Mancini’s frustrated full-time reaction after Friday night’s 1-1 draw away against France, as they feel that it shows the Azzurri were not satisfied with settling for a point away against one of the strongest nations in the world.Mancini wasn’t happy to settle for a draw in France 1-1 ItalyItaly came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw
  
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• Watch WSL: Man Utd host Liverpool in club's 250th competitive game

  03-10-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man Utd host Liverpool in club's 250th game - team newsTeams also played each other in first game in August 2018Olid's side beat West Ham for opening WSL win last SundayVisitors in fifth with two wins and a draw from four gamesClick the 'Watch live' icon for live BBC coverageGet involved: Who will finish higher? Watch WSL: Man Utd host Liverpool in club's 250th competitive game
  
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• Borussia Dortmund make request to Greek FA regarding Konstantinos Karetsas

  03-10-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund make request to Greek FA regarding Konstantinos KaretsasKonstantinos Karetsas has enjoyed a strong start to his Borussia Dortmund career, having created one goal in 164 Bundesliga minutes and now club bosses, according to Sky Germany, have made a request to the Greek FA regarding the player’s involvement against Germany.The 18-year-old has started all three of Greece’s UEFA Nations League fixtures, which has prompted BVB’s management to contact the Greek Footb
  
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• Juventus eye Liverpool duo as potential free signings next summer

  03-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus eye Liverpool duo as potential free signings next summerLiverpool veterans Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk are being monitored by Juventus as free-agent prospects for next summer.As reported by Tuttosport, Alisson is no stranger to Juve head coach Luciano Spalletti and technical director Frederic Massara, who know him from their time at Roma. The Bianconeri are confident in his playing and leadership ability and believe they could entice him to move to Turin at reduced wages; he&rsqu
  
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• 🚨 Breaking: Rayo's Estadio de Vallecas vandalised and broken into

  03-10-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Breaking: Rayo's Estadio de Vallecas vandalised and broken intoRayo Vallecano has reported on its social media the storming of its Vallecas Stadium, including acts of vandalism.Rayo Vallecano’s statement"Is this the public-private partnership for Vallecas Stadium that the Regional Sports Minister wants? Rayo Vallecano de Madrid publicly denounces that tonight an assault took place on Vallecas Stadium, the club’s headquarters; the authorities’ box was vandalized and wr
  
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• Real Madrid talent Endrick emerges as Roma priority for January window

  03-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid talent Endrick emerges as Roma priority for January windowAccording to Il Corriere dello Sport, Roma remain interested in Endrick, with the Real Madrid and Brazil striker described as a ‘priority’ for the Giallorossi in the January transfer window.Serie A side Roma continue to look for attacking reinforcements for the second part of the campaign, and according to Corriere dello Sport, Real Madrid talent Endrick remains a ‘priority’ for Giallorossi sporting dir
  
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• Spence plays first 50 minutes for Inter in 2-0 training ground friendly victory

  03-10-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spence plays first 50 minutes for Inter in 2-0 training ground friendly victoryEngland international Djed Spence picked up his first minutes in an Inter shirt on Saturday afternoon as the Nerazzurri players who remained in Milan for the international break beat Lumezzane 2-0 in a training ground friendly on Saturday.Inter took on Serie C side Lumezzane in a 70-minute friendly at the club’s training ground on Saturday, claiming a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and 20-ye
  
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• Borussia Dortmund to make ‘another attempt’ to sign Marcel Reguła

  03-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund to make ‘another attempt’ to sign Marcel RegułaAfter missing out on Marcel Reguła in the summer at the eleventh hour, Borussia Dortmund are set to make another attempt to sign the newly capped Poland international, according to Ruhr Nachrichten, who report that the 19-year-old Zaglebie Lubin winger remains ‘high’ on the club’s shortlist.Per RN, BVB even sent a plane to Poland, ahead of a potential transfer, but Giannis Konstantelias&rsquo
  
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• EFL: Markanday puts Chesterfield ahead against Tranmere

  03-10-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dilan Markanday's goal gives Chesterfield lead against Tranmere in 12:30 BST kick-offThree League One games and eight League Two matches on SaturdayLeague One leaders Bradford play Reading (15:00 BST) in first match since manager Graham Alexander's exit to PrestonCheltenham and Bristol Rovers among clubs hoping to replace Barnet, who are not in action, at top of League Two EFL: Markanday puts Chesterfield ahead against Tranmere
  
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• EFL: Dominant Chesterfield lead Tranmere at half-time

  03-10-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dilan Markanday's goal gives Chesterfield lead against Tranmere in 12:30 BST kick-offThree League One games and eight League Two matches on SaturdayLeague One leaders Bradford play Reading (15:00 BST) in first match since manager Graham Alexander's exit to PrestonCheltenham and Bristol Rovers among clubs hoping to replace Barnet, who are not in action, at top of League Two EFL: Dominant Chesterfield lead Tranmere at half-time
  
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• EFL: Chesterfield lead Tranmere in early kick-off

  03-10-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chesterfield hosting Tranmere in 12:30 BST kick-offThree League One games and eight League Two matches on SaturdayLeague One leaders Bradford play Reading (15:00 BST) in first match since manager Graham Alexander's exit to PrestonCheltenham and Bristol Rovers among clubs hoping to replace Barnet, who are not in action, at top of League Two EFL: Chesterfield lead Tranmere in early kick-off
  
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• AC Milan and Galatasaray monitoring 27-year-old’s situation at Real Madrid – report

  03-10-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AC Milan and Galatasaray monitoring 27-year-old’s situation at Real Madrid – reportBrahim Diaz’s future at Real Madrid is attracting fresh attention, with two European clubs keeping track of his situation ahead of a potential move in 2027.According to Bernabeu Digital, the likes of AC Milan and Galatasaray are monitoring the Moroccan international, whose current contract at the Santiago Bernabeu is due to expire in June 2027.Notably, the situation remains unclear, particularly
  
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• Finn Dahmen to make Germany debut against Greece

  03-10-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Finn Dahmen to make Germany debut against GreeceFinn Dahmen is set to make his Germany debut when they face Greece on Sunday evening in Jürgen Klopp’s fourth game as head coach.According to a report by Kicker, the ‘signs are increasingly pointing’ to Augsburg’s custodian making his senior debut for the national team. If that is the case, the 28-year-old would become the fourth goalkeeper that Klopp has used in as many games, with Marc-André ter Stegen (Ajax) f
  
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• Germany Tactics Check | Spacing and control in Jürgen Klopp’s first three matches

  03-10-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany Tactics Check | Spacing and control in Jürgen Klopp’s first three matchesGet German Football News‘ deep dive into the tactics of Jürgen Klopp’s first three matches as German Bundestrainer has yielded some interesting conclusions. Perhaps the most interesting governing question entering this analysis – precisely how much of Klopp’s Liverpool football he wishes to bring to our beloved Nationalmannschaft – isn’t something that ha
  
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• Barcelona have a new strength this season and it is sitting on the bench

  03-10-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have a new strength this season and it is sitting on the benchBarcelona’s strength this season is not limited to the players Hansi Flick sends out from the first whistle. Rather, the German has built a squad capable of maintaining, and sometimes increasing, the intensity once the substitutions begin.As such, that depth is becoming increasingly important in Barcelona’s route to winning all seven of their La Liga matches and scoring 31 goals, with their attacking threat
  
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• Luis de la Fuente leaves out Pau Cubarsí and Espí for Czech Republic

  03-10-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis de la Fuente leaves out Pau Cubarsí and Espí for Czech RepublicLuis de la Fuente has left Pau Cubarsí and Carlos Espí out of the squad for the match against the Czech Republic. The national team coach is reshuffling his options with optimal performance and the individual needs of the group in mind.The Barcelona center-back’s absence is solely due to a rest and minute-management measure. After a heavy physical workload in his recent matches, the coaching sta
  
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• Liverpool star scores first international goal in heartwarming moment

  03-10-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star scores first international goal in heartwarming momentMilos Kerkez Delivers for Hungary as Liverpool Role Continues to GrowFor Liverpool, international breaks often come with an understandable degree of anxiety. This one has at least provided a moment to enjoy, with Milos Kerkez delivering a significant milestone for Hungary.The Liverpool left-back scored the only goal as Hungary defeated Georgia 1-0 at the Puskas Arena, giving Marco Rossi’s side a much-needed Nations League
  
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• 🗓️ LaLiga confirms dates and kick-off times for matchday 11

  03-10-2026 13:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗓️ LaLiga confirms dates and kick-off times for matchday 11LaLiga has published the dates and kickoff times for Matchday 11, which will take place from October 30 to November 2.The round will kick off with Villarreal vs. Espanyol on Friday, October 30, at 9 p.m.After that, it will be Atlético de Madrid’s turn, opening Saturday’s action away to Levante at 2 p.m. That will be followed by Rayo vs. Celta at 4:15 p.m., Betis vs. Málaga at 6:30 p.m., and Barcel
  
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• Luis de la Fuente delays Real Madrid forward’s Spain debut after Czech Republic omission

  03-10-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis de la Fuente delays Real Madrid forward’s Spain debut after Czech Republic omissionCarlos Espi will have to wait for his senior Spain debut after Luis de la Fuente left the Real Madrid forward out of the squad for the Nations League meeting with the Czech Republic.The 21-year-old arrived in Oviedo late last night after travelling from Ibiza, where he had been with Spain’s Under-21 team. His promotion to the senior squad came after a record-breaking performance at youth leve
  
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• Surprise confirmation: Liverpool were rejected by World Cup star

  03-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Surprise confirmation: Liverpool were rejected by World Cup starLiverpool were rejected by a World Cup star in the summer. It's a surprise confirmation of a rumour and another who got away.Liverpool had a very interesting summer transfer window as they looked to fix a lot of problems that haunted them in 2025/26. The massive one was on the wing.The Reds’ struggled enormously to produce from wide areas last season and then their most productive winger, Mohamed Salah, left the club. That had
  
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• Spalletti tests new Juventus role for Cambiaso in 1-0 loss to Cremonese

  03-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti tests new Juventus role for Cambiaso in 1-0 loss to CremoneseAndrea Cambiaso returned to action for Juventus in a 1-0 friendly loss to Cremonese on Friday and was deployed in central midfield.Versatile Juventus defender Cambiaso returned to the pitch on Friday after more than a month on the sidelines.Spalletti tries Cambiaso in new roleTURIN, ITALY – MARCH 07: Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Pi
  
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• Renee Slegers gets full backing of Arsenal board amid slump

  03-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Renee Slegers gets full backing of Arsenal board amid slumpThe Arsenal manager has spoken about her contact with senior club figures as pressure builds ahead of another major test this weekend against sham club Manchester City.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesRenée Slegers has revealed that she has the full backing of the Arsenal board as pressure from supporters grows following a run of poor results this season.Arsenal have won only one of their past five matches, with their diffi
  
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• Barcelona defender to be rested for Spain vs Czech Republic as De la Fuente manages workload

  03-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender to be rested for Spain vs Czech Republic as De la Fuente manages workloadPau Cubarsi will not feature for Spain against the Czech Republic after Luis de la Fuente decided to rest the Barcelona defender following a demanding spell of international football.According to Mundo Deportivo, Cubarsi has been left out of the squad for Spain’s Nations League meeting in Oviedo. Notably, his absence is not linked to an injury, with De la Fuente instead choosing to manage the t
  
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• Uefa Nations League today: how to watch Croatia v England, TV channels and live stream Saturday 3 October

  03-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane enters Saturday’s Nations League fixture on a strong run of form.Photograph: Slávek Růta/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockCroatia and England have a lot of history together. Luka Modric and Co knocked Gareth Southgate’s side out of the 2018 World Cup before the Three Lions got their revenge at Euro 2020 and the 2026 World Cup.Opta’s supercomputer gives England a 48.6% chance of winning in Rijeka with Croatia’s chances put at 27.4%. Thomas Tuchel’s
  
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• Davide Ancelotti makes feelings clear on Vinicius Junior amid Real Madrid struggles

  03-10-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Davide Ancelotti makes feelings clear on Vinicius Junior amid Real Madrid strugglesReal Madrid already had one of the most fearsome attacking lines on paper during the last two seasons, boasting some of the very best attacking players in Europe, including the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham. The Merengues strengthened this forward line even further this season by adding another star, Yan Diomande.However, the team’s attack has still not performed up to its expe
  
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• EFL: Chesterfield host Tranmere in early kick-off

  03-10-2026 12:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three League One games and eight League Two matches on SaturdayChesterfield host Tranmere in only 12:30 BST kick-offLeague One leaders Bradford play Reading (15:00 BST) in first match since manager Graham Alexander's exit to PrestonCheltenham and Bristol Rovers among clubs hoping to replace Barnet, who are not in action, at top of League Two EFL: Chesterfield host Tranmere in early kick-off
  
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