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• Cesar backs Slovenia to overcome Sesko loss against Scots

  25-09-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Slovenia head coach Bostjan Cesar is convinced his side are capable of generating "new energy" and their "true colours" despite the loss of three key players in three days before starting their Nations League campaign at home to Scotland on Saturday.Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko was the major blow, but then two replacements - Viborg defender Zan Zaletel and Jagiellonia Bialystok forward Nik Prelec, who had been drafted into the squad after injuries to defenders Kenan Bajric and Marcel
  
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• Real Madrid, Barcelona on high alert as Haaland remains silent on Man City debacle – report

  27-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid, Barcelona on high alert as Haaland remains silent on Man City debacle – reportManchester City have found themselves in serious trouble after being found guilty on almost all of the 115 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.The verdict has thrown the futures of several City stars into uncertainty, with Erling Haaland’s situation attracting particular attention.And clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona are watching developments clo
  
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• Donadoni: Romano can’t save Italy at 20 — ‘What did we expect?’

  27-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donadoni: Romano can’t save Italy at 20 — ‘What did we expect?’Former Italy star and coach Roberto Donadoni defends Alessandro Romano: ‘If you think he can be the saviour of the nation, you are making the same mistakes as in the past.’Cagliari talent Romano made his senior Italy debut on Friday against Belgium, but one of his two misplaced passes led to Belgium’s first-half opening goal.Despite the criticism received after the game, Donadoni believes Rob
  
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• Argentine ace was ready to join Barcelona this summer but the club did not prioritise the transfer

  27-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentine ace was ready to join Barcelona this summer but the club did not prioritise the transferBarcelona’s summer pursuit of Julian Alvarez has been well documented, as the club tried all summer to lure him away from Atletico Madrid.But as soon as Barcelona learnt Atleti are in no mood to sell, the club began exploring other options, including Alvarez’s national teammate Lautaro Martinez.Deco himself has confirmed recently that Martinez was indeed an option for Barcelona but the m
  
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• Liverpool face Isak fitness wait before Manchester City clash

  27-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool face Isak fitness wait before Manchester City clashIsak injury update: Liverpool await assessment after early Sweden returnLiverpool’s next fortnight has acquired an unwelcome subplot. Alexander Isak has left Sweden’s international camp with a minor injury, interrupting an encouraging start to the season and leaving his club waiting for a clearer picture of his fitness.With Manchester City due at Anfield on October 11, attention will inevitably turn towards that fixture. Fo
  
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• Alex Greenwood gives City slender win over Charlton

  27-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Greenwood gives City slender win over CharltonAn Alex Greenwood free-kick saw Manchester City claim all three points in a tightly fought contest against newly promoted Charlton. The meeting was the first between the two sides.The win sees the Sky Blues remain top of the table whilst Charlton remain 12th having failed to secure a single point in their opening four league games. Starting XI’sCharltonWhitehouse; Lobato, Cissoko, N’Dow, Johnston, Flannery, Hutton, Davidson, van Egmo
  
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• Official: Italy international Scalvini extends Atalanta contract

  27-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Italy international Scalvini extends Atalanta contractAtalanta confirm Giorgio Scalvini’s contract extension: ‘A bond forged in childhood and now strengthened even further.’Italy international Scalvini has signed a new contract with his club Atalanta.Scalvini extends Atalanta contract: official statementFLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 22: Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Atalanta BC at Artemio Franchi on May 22, 20
  
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• Journalist claims Liverpool star will join Serie A giants in future

  27-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist claims Liverpool star will join Serie A giants in futureVirgil van Dijk to AC Milan Talk Refuses to Go Away Despite Liverpool StayVirgil van Dijk stayed at Liverpool this summer, but the AC Milan noise has not disappeared. That is the reality. One decision has been made, another could still follow later.The Dutch centre-back had looked increasingly likely to leave Anfield when his contract situation became uncertain during the season. A move to San Siro was discussed heavily, personal
  
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• Bundesliga giants could make move for Manchester City star

  27-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga giants could make move for Manchester City starManchester City Charges Verdict Puts Erling Haaland Future and Barcelona Transfer Hopes in FocusThere are moments in modern football when the noise becomes impossible to ignore, when the wealth, glamour and certainty that surround a superclub suddenly feel fragile. This is one of those moments for Manchester City. According to El Nacional, City have been found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League, a
  
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• Barcelona not averse to selling €50 million defender amid interest from the Premier League

  27-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona not averse to selling €50 million defender amid interest from the Premier LeagueBarcelona spent much of the summer trying to clear out unwanted players from the squad, in a broader effort to trim the salary bill.While the club were able to reduce it significantly through various sales, Barcelona must secure more departures next summer, as the club prepare for yet another stint at the Montjuic next season.Recent reports have indicated that Barcelona already have a few sales planned
  
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• Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham named England Player of the Year again

  27-09-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham named England Player of the Year againDespite not having enjoyed very good form with Real Madrid during the last two seasons, several Merengue players are still playing at a very high level with their respective national teams.This was the case with Vinicius Junior, who remained the most impressive player for Brazil during the last World Cup, and remained the focal point of the Canarinha attack in absence of other stars like Rodrygo Goes and Raphinha.Meanwhile, J
  
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• Serie 🅰️, the 5 worst keepers by the stats: J. Martinez and...😱

  27-09-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie 🅰️, the 5 worst keepers by the stats: J. Martinez and...😱After the first 5 Serie A matches, we can only outline a preliminary trend for the season, but the goalkeepers have already given us miracles and glaring mistakes.Who are the ones who have conceded more goals than expected? Let’s take a look at them in this "Flop" 5.The statistic usedThe value we use is expressed by the formula: xGOT from a given position + shot power + where it is saved - (minus) Goals C
  
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• Arsenal star takes aim at Havertz-less Germany

  27-09-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star takes aim at Havertz-less GermanyChristos Tzolis helped Greece to a comeback win over Serbia and now turns his attention to Germany, who will be without Kai Havertz.Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesChristos Tzolis is ready for Germany and Jurgen Klopp, with the Arsenal forward insisting Greece will approach Sunday’s Nations League meeting with ‘confidence’ after beginning their campaign with a comeback win over Serbia.Tzolis played a central role in Thursday’s
  
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• Former Real Madrid defender not keen on returning to Bernabeu amid Chelsea, Arsenal interest

  27-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid defender not keen on returning to Bernabeu amid Chelsea, Arsenal interestAfter Nico Paz, Jacobo Ramon is seemingly becoming the next big former Real Madrid academy star at Como.A centre-back by trade, Ramon has become a central part of Como’s defensive line since joining the club on a permanent deal in the summer of 2025.Ramon’s no-nonsense defensive style, coupled with his imposing presence at the back have not gone unnoticed, with several clubs on the prowl.Ramon
  
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• Kylian Mbappe’s Knee Injury Leaves Return Date Unclear

  27-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe’s Knee Injury Leaves Return Date UnclearReal Madrid issued an official medical report on Kylian Mbappe on 26 September 2026, confirming that the club’s medical services carried out tests on the France international that day. The forward has been diagnosed with a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee, with the club describing his condition as awaiting evolution. No recovery timetable has been given.The wording is deliberately clinical and leaves plenty
  
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• In playful moments, the USMNT’s new youth movement is already paying off

  27-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Justin Ellis and Alex Freeman celebrated in front of Orlando fans, with both having come up through the club’s youth system. Photograph: Mark Thorstenson/ISI Photos/Getty ImagesThe fans who witnessed the United States’ 4-1 thrashing of Peru in Orlando on Saturday did not have to wait long to get their flashbulb moment. It came just four minutes into the match, only moments after 19-year-old Orlando City attacker Justin Ellis headed home the US opener.Ellis, making his first appearanc
  
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• Jude Bellingham responds to on-field spat with Real Madrid teammate Marc Cucurella

  27-09-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham clashed with Real Madrid teammate Marc Cucurella during Spain’s 3-2 Nations League win over England at Wembley on Saturday night, before laughing off the incident. Bellingham was unhappy with a challenge by Cucurella late in the first half and made clear his displeasure with some choice words in the ear of his club colleague. The Madrid pair continued to argue well after the initial challenge, while the ball moved to the other side of the field. Cucurella joined Real Madrid
  
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• Pundit feels for Klopp and Liverpool after City ruling

  27-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pundit feels for Klopp and Liverpool after City rulingJurgen Klopp Legacy Debate Reignites Amid Manchester City Charges FalloutThe fallout from the reported verdict in the Manchester City charges case has quickly shifted beyond one club and one legal process. It has opened up a wider debate around the Premier League title race, competitive integrity and the legacy of Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool side, a team that pushed standards to extraordinary levels during one of English football&rsqu
  
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• Real Madrid staff not pleased with the treatment of French international following latest injury – report

  27-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid staff not pleased with the treatment of French international following latest injury – reportKylian Mbappe’s injury worries at Real Madrid continued after the Frenchman picked up a knock in the win over Turkey, shortly after scoring the winner in the second half. Mbappe has been subsequently sidelined for at least two weeks, meaning he will be missing out on the rest of the international break.The setback has caused frustration at Real Madrid, who feel the situation could
  
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• Manchester United keen on La Liga defender

  27-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United keen on La Liga defenderAlejandro Balde, Barcelona Minutes Crisis and Why Manchester United Will Be Watching January CloselyJanuary can change careers quickly, and for Alejandro Balde it may become the month that forces a decision. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Barcelona left-back has barely featured at the start of the season and could soon reassess where he stands.This is not complicated. Footballers can accept competition. What they struggle with is irrelevance. Balde ha
  
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• Ceferin: ‘Political interference’ in Italian football could ‘undermine UEFA trust’ ahead of Euro 2032

  27-09-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ceferin: ‘Political interference’ in Italian football could ‘undermine UEFA trust’ ahead of Euro 2032With the FIGC likely to be put under special administration, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin warns that ‘political interference could undermine the trust of UEFA and other partners’ ahead of Euro 2032.Giovanni Malagò was elected FIGC President this past June, but Italian football is still far from stable.Malagò is likely to be dethroned in the c
  
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• Piero Hincapie confirms injury rumours

  27-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Piero Hincapie confirms injury rumoursPiero Hincapié has explained why he was left out of Ecuador’s latest squad, with the Arsenal defender confirming the reason during a live broadcast in his home country.Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesPiero Hincapié has confirmed that an injury is the reason he was left out of Ecuador’s squad for their Asian tour, explaining his absence during a live broadcast in his home country.Hincapié explained that he was not fit enough
  
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• Arsenal 24yo explains international absence

  27-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 24yo explains international absencePiero Hincapié has explained why he was left out of Ecuador’s latest squad, with the Arsenal defender confirming the reason during a live broadcast in his home country.Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesPiero Hincapié has confirmed that an injury is the reason he was left out of Ecuador’s squad for their Asian tour, explaining his absence during a live broadcast in his home country.Hincapié explained that he was not fit e
  
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• Pellegrini completes recovery, could start vs Como

  27-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pellegrini completes recovery, could start vs ComoLorenzo Pellegrini is ready to return to the forefront of Roma. The number 7 hasn’t played since April 10th, the day of the Giallorossi’s home game against Pisa. Then, a tear in the rectus femoris tendon in his right thigh prevented him from playing and training with his teammates. The Roma midfielder required surgery and missed 12 games between the end of last season and the start of this one. Pellegrini has now recovered and complet
  
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• ‘We are going to have to be right at it’ – Spurs boss Ho discusses Aston Villa test

  27-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We are going to have to be right at it’ – Spurs boss Ho discusses Aston Villa testTottenham Hotspur head coach Martin Ho says that his side will have to be on top form when they take on Aston Villa this afternoon.The Lilywhites play host to The Villans at the BetWright Stadium in their latest Barclays Women’s Super League match.Despite playing some of the top sides, Aston Villa have made a strong start to the season. When speaking in the pre-match press conference, Spurs
  
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• Bayern eye Woltemade, Inter v United for Beltran, Spinazzola 🔙? ☀️

  27-09-2026 10:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern eye Woltemade, Inter v United for Beltran, Spinazzola 🔙? ☀️The Nations League continues to deliver entertainment and, as far as the Azzurri are concerned, there is great anticipation for tomorrow’s clash against Turkey. After the poor showing in the opener against Belgium, Mancini has reshaped Italy in the hope of getting not only better results but also a high-level performance. Watch all Serie BKT matches live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe fo
  
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• Juventus monitor Man City’s Matteo Kovacic and why deal would make sense

  27-09-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus monitor Man City’s Matteo Kovacic and why deal would make senseSerie A side Juventus were keen on a midfield signing in the summer and missed out on Franck Kessie’s signing. Now, they could be keen on another midfield addition and Manchester City’s Matteo Kovacic has caught their attention.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that Juve are keeping a close eye on market opportunities for January.While the centre-back and left-back areas need fixing, Luciano Spalletti would als
  
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• Ireland name outfield player among goalkeepers after Gavin Bazunu withdrawal vs Israel

  27-09-2026 10:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Republic of Ireland have named Jimmy Dunne as a goalkeeper for the country’s contentious Nations League clash with Israel after Gavin Bazunu withdrew.Bazunu has refused to participate in the match following a lengthy Ireland meeting concerning the team’s stance, but confirmed his absence was a move “against the atrocities in the region.”The 24-year-old underlined the decision was not in opposition to Israeli or Jewish people, but with Heimir Hallgrímsson down to tw
  
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• Official: Mancini leaves 10 Italy players in Coverciano ahead of Turkey clash

  27-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Mancini leaves 10 Italy players in Coverciano ahead of Turkey clashNicolò Barella, Honest Ahanor and Gianluca Mancini are among the ten players who will follow a ‘specific training program’ in Coverciano over the next two days and won’t be available against Turkey on Monday.Italy coach Roberto Mancini has decided on the ten players who won’t be eligible against Turkey tomorrow.JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – OCTOBER 15: Roberto Mancini coach of Saudi Arabia
  
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• 💡 Mancini splits the squad: 10 players won't travel to Turkey

  27-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💡 Mancini splits the squad: 10 players won't travel to TurkeyItaly are already travelling to Bursa, where they will face Türkiye tomorrow at 20:45 in their second Nations League match.
  After the defeat to Belgium, Roberto Mancini is fine-tuning the Azzurri’s preparations not only for the short term, but also for the medium term.With matches against France in Paris and then Türkiye again in Bologna on the schedule, the national team coach has decided to reduce travel time
  
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