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• Cavan Sullivan makes history from distance as 17-year-old sets new USMNT standard (video)

  04-10-2026 05:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cavan Sullivan's only been 17 for a couple of weeks, and his third cap with the United States men's national team saw him become the youngest player to score in the shirt.Sullivan's 63rd minute goal will only grow the hype train, as he was gifted the ball from 40 yards and sent the ball swirling over Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel.Scoring your first USMNT goal comes at 17 years and five days. He's 126 days younger than Mathis Albert, who kept the record for under a week.Your first international g
  
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• Big talking points from England’s 7-0 thrashing of Croatia

  04-10-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Big talking points from England’s 7-0 thrashing of CroatiaEngland produced one of their most dominant displays in recent years as they sealed a stunning 7-0 victory against Croatia at Stadion HNK Rijeka on Saturday evening.The Three Lions opened the scoring after eight minutes through Harry Kane.Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka then joined the Bayern Munich star on the scoresheet to hand the visitors a 4-0 lead at half-time.England did not let up after the break, as Kane and
  
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• Juventus star Yildiz eyed by Real Madrid and Arsenal as Bianconeri future hinges on Champions League

  04-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus star Yildiz eyed by Real Madrid and Arsenal as Bianconeri future hinges on Champions LeagueJuventus have valued Kenan Yildiz at €100m for the best part of a year, and three of Europe’s biggest clubs are circling.According to Corriere dello Sport, Real Madrid first enquired in the winter of 2025 under Xabi Alonso, when the Turk was their priority target.The interest cooled after Vinicius Junior’s contract was resolved and Jose Mourinho took over, but it has not disappear
  
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• Man City signing Sullivan becomes youngest US goalscorer

  04-10-2026 10:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sullivan made his MLS debut at the age of 14 [Getty Images]Cavan Sullivan became the youngest US international goalscorer in history with a stunning lob in a 3-0 friendly win over rivals Mexico.Mathis Albert, at 17 years and 131 days, had set the mark with his goal against Chile on Wednesday, but his record lasted for just five days as Sullivan struck gold.At 17 years and five days old, Sullivan - who is set to join Manchester City next season - intercepted a pass from Raul Rangel and perfectly
  
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• Germany international is an option for Barcelona ahead of Getafe clash

  04-10-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany international is an option for Barcelona ahead of Getafe clashThe international break is almost over, with Barcelona set to resume their campaign next weekend as they take on Getafe.It is a game where team selection could be crucial given that the majority of Barcelona players will be returning from a gruelling and lengthened break.Many players, therefore, will have accumulated fatigue during this period, meaning Flick might have to make some key changes to his eleven.Adeyemi is an optio
  
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• Max Dowman given ‘harsh’ straight red for England u19s v USA

  04-10-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman given ‘harsh’ straight red for England u19s v USAMax Dowman had already made his mark for England Under-19s before a late incident brought an unexpected end to his afternoon against the United States.Photo via EnglandFootball.comMax Dowman was shown a straight red card while playing for England u19s in a behind-closed-doors friendly against the United States, with the decision described as ‘harsh’.The Arsenal teenager was sent off in the 74th minute after an in
  
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• Spain hold off Czechia to move within one point of quarter-finals

  04-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain hold off Czechia to move within one point of quarter-finalsSpain beat Czechia 3-1 in Oviedo on Saturday 3 October, with Lamine Yamal scoring inside six minutes for a third consecutive game. The victory kept Spain’s Nations League campaign perfect and left them one point from the quarter-finals, according to the Guardian’s match report.Spain built a two-goal lead before the breakYamal had gone close inside the opening minute, but his goal arrived after five minutes and 20 second
  
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• Leeds United’s Jean-Mattéo Bahoya sustains injury with France’s U21s

  04-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United’s Jean-Mattéo Bahoya sustains injury with France’s U21sJean-Mattéo Bahoya (21) is the latest victim of what has been a costly international window for France’s U21s. The Leeds United attacking midfielder joins the likes of Ethan Mbappé, Senny Mayulu, and Ewen Jaouen in sustaining an injury while away with Les Bleuets. Mbappé and Mayulu sustained injuries during the game against Estonia at the end of last month. Both are out for several w
  
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• Cologne suffer double striker injury blow ahead of crucial Bundesliga derby

  04-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cologne suffer double striker injury blow ahead of crucial Bundesliga derbyCologne have suffered a significant double injury blow after both Thijs Dallinga and Ragnar Ache were forced off during Saturday’s international-break friendly against Viktoria Köln.The most serious concern surrounds Dallinga. Cologne confirmed on Saturday evening that the 26-year-old suffered a cruciate-ligament injury and will consequently be sidelined for several months. Ache, meanwhile, sustained a muscular
  
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• Bowie seizing Scotland shot after World Cup disappointment

  04-10-2026 09:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sometimes, the solution to a problem can be hiding in plain sight.On 19 May, Steve Clarke assembled his collection of players to embark on a World Cup journey.Despite featuring and scoring for a Hellas Verona side heading for relegation from Serie A, and with a perennial problem of strikers not firing regularly for Scotland, Kieron Bowie was overlooked.Given the loyalty Clarke showed to those who had served him so well, it was not a huge surprise. Neither was the impotence of the national team i
  
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• Today’s Papers: ‘Milan on Endrick’ and Real Madrid’s €100m Yildiz raid

  04-10-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: ‘Milan on Endrick’ and Real Madrid’s €100m Yildiz raidLa Gazzetta Sportiva‘Milan on Endrick’ – Gerry Cardinale is preparing a January swoop for the Brazilian forward. Jose Mourinho blocked the move in the summer but Endrick is barely playing at Real Madrid.‘Tuesday, the vote on Malago’ – The CONI meeting takes place amid considerable poison. UEFA has warned that if a commissioner arrives at the FIGC there must be im
  
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• Report: Italian giants eye Brighton star to replace legend

  04-10-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Italian giants eye Brighton star to replace legendMilan Eye Yasin Ayari Transfer as Brighton Midfielder Gains €40m ValuationAC Milan are planning ahead, and Yasin Ayari has clearly entered the conversation. According to Football Italia, the Brighton midfielder is being tracked as a possible answer to future changes in Ruben Amorim’s midfield, where age, form and contract uncertainty could soon force a reset.The logic is straightforward. Luka Modric is 41 and into the final yea
  
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• New Liverpool star raising serious £47m dilemma

  04-10-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Liverpool star raising serious £47m dilemmaRonald Araujo Gives Liverpool a Different Edge as £47m Question Starts to BuildLiverpool have spent the opening weeks of the new season searching for certainty after a campaign in which too much felt improvised, especially in defence. According to ECHO, one of the more unexpected answers has come in the shape of Ronald Araujo, a player borrowed from Barcelona and asked to solve a problem that has tripped up plenty of others.It is a fasci
  
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• Summer arrival could eventually open the door for major Real Madrid exit – report

  04-10-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Summer arrival could eventually open the door for major Real Madrid exit – reportOne of the major talking points surrounding Real Madrid in the summer was the contractual situation involving Vinicius Junior.The Brazilian was entering the final year of his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, and the negotiations did not prove to be straightforward.Eventually, Los Blancos accepted more than they initially offered to get Vinicius to put pen to paper on a new contract with Madrid.However, the c
  
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• Vozinha thought Yashin Trophy nomination was a ‘joke’

  04-10-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vozinha thought Yashin Trophy nomination was a ‘joke’Vozinha (40), a relative unknown heading into this summer’s FIFA World Cup, made a name for himself in North America thanks to his exploits with Cape Verde. The 40-year-old, who has never played at an elite club and has never garnered a transfer fee, was an integral part of one of the stories of the tournament. He helped frustrate Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in the group stages, allowing Cape Verde to progress. They then
  
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• Game over for Florian Wirtz as Liverpool want deal for France playmaker

  04-10-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Game over for Florian Wirtz as Liverpool want deal for France playmakerLiverpool paid a fee that could reach £116m for Florian Wirtz back in 2025. The Reds - under former head coach Arne Slot and ex-sporting director Richard Hughes - convinced the Germany playmaker to make the move to Anfield.Manchester City and Real Madrid were also interested in the former Bayer Leverkusen double winner - but a position in the centre of a new-look attack under Slot was enough to sway the elegant dribbler
  
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• Barcelona midfield awaits De Jong’s next recovery step

  04-10-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfield awaits De Jong’s next recovery stepFrenkie de Jong has shared a fitness update as he works to recover from the knee injury he sustained with the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup, with Barca Blaugranes reporting that Barcelona hope he can return to full training after the international break. The midfielder has yet to play for the Blaugrana this season, and the training target is not confirmation that he will be available for a match.His return would give Hansi Flick ano
  
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• French clubs interested in former Marseille prospect Enzo Sternal

  04-10-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  French clubs interested in former Marseille prospect Enzo SternalEnzo Sternal (19) was backed to make the step up to Olympique de Marseille’s first team, having come through their academy. Prior to his move to RSC Anderlecht last summer, Get French Football News had identified the Franco-Algerian playmaker as one to watch. Sternal had looked to make an impact at his new club following his move, but was almost immediately struck down by an ACL injury that completely scuppered his first year
  
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• Former Leeds United trainer reveals Raphinha’s secret: ‘His dream was to…’

  04-10-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Leeds United trainer reveals Raphinha’s secret: ‘His dream was to…’Long before Raphinha became one of Barcelona’s leaders and a football superstar, the Brazilian already knew where he wanted his career to take him.His rise to stardom at the Catalan club has been incredible to watch, and there is a case to be made that he is the best player in the world at the moment.His dream was Barça, inspired by one of the club’s greatest Brazilian icons.Barc
  
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• Dzenan Pejcinovic speaks on Stuttgart slump and Germany national team status

  04-10-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dzenan Pejcinovic speaks on Stuttgart slump and Germany national team statusDzenan Pejcinovic has offered a candid assessment of his difficult start to life at VfB Stuttgart while revealing further details about his first contact with Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp.The 21-year-old completed a €25m move from Wolfsburg to Stuttgart this summer following a breakthrough Bundesliga campaign and immediately made an impression with a hat-trick on his competitive debut. Goals have proven cons
  
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• 105,000-capacity Camp Nou leads 2030 final venue race

  04-10-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  105,000-capacity Camp Nou leads 2030 final venue raceBarcelona’s rebuilt Spotify Camp Nou is the leading current candidate to host the 2030 World Cup final, according to Mundo Deportivo, although FIFA is not expected to allocate the tournament’s venues until 2028. The assessment puts the stadium ahead of the Santiago Bernabéu in Spain’s contest, but no final venue has been selected.The tournament’s 104 matches are expected to be split between Spain, with 11 stadium
  
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• Luis de la Fuente heaps praise on Lamine Yamal after Spain 3-1 Czechia – “He never ceases to amaze us”

  04-10-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis de la Fuente heaps praise on Lamine Yamal after Spain 3-1 Czechia – “He never ceases to amaze us”Spain continued their incredible form by securing yet another victory in the UEFA Nations League, this time against Czechia. It was a comfortable 3-1 win for the world champions at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere.The match saw Lamine Yamal open the scoring early with a sixth-minute goal, which was followed by his teammate Rodri’s strike in the 29th minute, giving Spain a soli
  
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• Former player takes a dig at new Real Madrid signing over Spain performance – “Not performing for the club”

  04-10-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former player takes a dig at new Real Madrid signing over Spain performance – “Not performing for the club”Real Madrid spent significant money to reinforce the squad in the summer, bringing in close to seven new players.Among them was Marc Cucurella, the Spain left-back who had enjoyed an excellent World Cup after a solid couple of seasons with Chelsea.However, Cucurella has endured a mixed start to life at the Santiago Bernabeu. His contrasting performances for Real Madrid and
  
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• The day's 5️⃣ stories: Modric's blast, the shameful friendly

  04-10-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The day's 5️⃣ stories: Modric's blast, the shameful friendlyOn a weekend packed with football and news, let’s go over the five stories you can’t miss to start the day.Spain keep up their perfect run📸 Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey - 2026 Getty ImagesSpain beat the Czech Republic 3-1 in a match where they shone in the first half, though they eased off a bit in the second.Even so, they got the win over the Czechs and, if they beat Croatia on Tuesday, La Roja will already
  
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• Roma and Mario Hermoso to discuss new deal for ex-Atletico Madrid defender

  04-10-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma and Mario Hermoso to discuss new deal for ex-Atletico Madrid defenderIn just a few months, the world around Mario Hermoso has completely turned upside down. A year ago, skepticism reigned in the capital regarding the experienced Spanish defender. Gasperini’s arrival at Roma changed the center-back’s fortunes. From flop to indispensable, the former Atlético Madrid player quickly took the step. Roma’s management is already beginning to scan the horizon, considering th
  
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• Report: Italian giants keen on Liverpool star

  04-10-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Italian giants keen on Liverpool starJuventus target Italian rebuild with Giovanni Leoni on radarJuventus have looked many things in recent seasons, restless, experimental, occasionally impressive, often unfinished. Now, if the direction of travel from Turin is read correctly, they want to look familiar again. According to Gazzetta Italia, the club are preparing a deliberate turn back towards an Italian spine, a strategy designed to reconnect with old certainties while building something
  
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• 🚑 Conceição worry, Milan-Endrick and Bastoni update: morning news ☀️

  04-10-2026 08:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚑 Conceição worry, Milan-Endrick and Bastoni update: morning news ☀️Wishing you a happy Sunday, here we take a look together at the most important news from this morning regarding the biggest clubs in our league.Juve, concern over Conceiçao’s conditionJuventus remain worried about Francisco Conceiçao’s condition, as he is dealing with a thigh problem picked up during his time with Portugal. The winger has not yet fully recovered and is
  
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• Scully calls debut goal 'one of the best feelings'

  04-10-2026 08:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Scully scored early in the second half as Exeter City beat Rotherham United 1-0 [Shutterstock]Anthony Scully says his debut goal for Exeter City was one of the greatest moments in his career.The 27-year-old forward was unveiled as an Exeter player on Saturday morning before having the key moment in the Grecians' 1-0 win over Rotherham United.Scully had been a free agent since leaving Shrewsbury Town in the summer having had an injury-hit few years after a successful spell at Lincoln City
  
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• Former Liverpool star claims rivals should suffer harshest sanctions

  04-10-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool star claims rivals should suffer harshest sanctionsManchester City Charges Appeal Sparks Fresh Debate Over Financial PunishmentThe fallout from the Manchester City charges case has moved into a new phase, with the club launching an appeal after a decision found them guilty on the majority of alleged Premier League financial rule breaches. The case has already become one of the most significant governance stories English football has faced, and the debate is now shifting from the
  
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• Cavan Sullivan makes USMNT history vs. Mexico — ‘It’s the best feeling I’ve ever experienced’

  04-10-2026 08:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  GLENDALE, Ariz. — When Cavan Sullivan found out Saturday morning that he would start several hours later against Mexico, the U.S.’s archnemesis and the prime test during this stirring international window, “my stomach sort of dropped,” he said.The teenager debuted last weekend against Peru, but Mexico was a whole other beast. He shared the news with his parents and one of his brothers, who had all traveled to the Phoenix area for the friendly at State Farm Stadium.“
  
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