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• Clásico Referee Decision Still Pending After Conflicting Reports

  08-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clásico Referee Decision Still Pending After Conflicting ReportsHernández Hernández was reported to be the frontrunner to referee Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou on October 25, but the appointment had not been officially confirmed. Radio MARCA’s report, relayed by Managing Madrid on October 7, said the Spanish Football Federation was set to select the referee for the Clásico, the date and venue of which were set for the first league meeting between the sid
  
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• PSG set their sights on €100m Brazilian starlet from club that produced Estevao and Endrick

  08-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG set their sights on €100m Brazilian starlet from club that produced Estevao and EndrickPSG have a new long term target emerging in Brazil – another brilliant teenage talent who looks on track to become a star.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.PSG’s squad is hard to improve on at the moment, after another successful summer for sporting director Luis Campos.But th
  
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• Hellberg reveals Eckert apology after Spygate

  08-10-2026 16:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg says he received a phone call from Tonda Eckert to apologise over the Spygate affair.Southampton were kicked out of the Championship play-off final after they were caught spying on a Middlesbrough training session two days before the first leg of the teams' semi-final clash.On Wednesday, Eckert was handed a suspended six-week ban and a £28,000 fine by the Football Association (FA) for his involvement in the whole affair."I think for us and for me, it e
  
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• Liverpool vs Manchester City predicted lineups, team news, possible XI's for huge Anfield clash

  08-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Liverpool vs Manchester City predicted lineups and team news is a bit all over the place coming off the lengthy international break. MORE — Preview, how to watch info, prediction for Liverpool v Man CityAhead of this game both teams have suffered with key players pulling up with injuries, which is far from ideal ahead of this monster clash at Anfield on Sunday. Below we take a look at the Liverpool vs Manchester City predicted lineups, the latest team news and give some tactical analys
  
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• Report: Juventus planning to ‘accelerate’ Nico Gonzalez contract extension

  08-10-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Juventus planning to ‘accelerate’ Nico Gonzalez contract extensionThursday’s reports claim that Juventus are hoping to extend Nico Gonzalez’s contract in the coming weeks following his loan spell with Atletico Madrid and recent re-integration into the Bianconeri squad.Report: Juventus planning to ‘accelerate’ Nico Gonzalez contract extensionNico Gonzalez joined Juventus on loan with an obligation to buy from Fiorentina in the summer of 2024 in a deal t
  
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• Phil Thompson believes Liverpool made a big transfer mistake in the summer

  08-10-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Thompson believes Liverpool made a big transfer mistake in the summerJordan Henderson Return? Why Liverpool Passed and Why Trey Nyoni Matters MoreLiverpool rarely go backwards in the market. Once a player leaves Anfield, that tends to be the end of it. There are exceptions, Ian Rush being the obvious one, but the rule has held for decades and it framed the summer discussion around a possible Jordan Henderson return.In the end, there was no comeback. Henderson, now 36, moved to Chelsea inste
  
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• Scoring more last piece of Crewe puzzle - Dicker

  08-10-2026 15:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crewe assistant manager Ryan Dicker says scoring more goals is "that last piece of the puzzle" as the Railwaymen prepare to head to Swindon on Saturday.Unbeaten Alex have three wins and six successive draws from nine games in League Two this season.They ended that run of draws with an impressive 3-1 win against Bristol Rovers last weekend.That took their league goal tally to 11 and Dicker said they have been working on trying to be more lethal in the box."The confidence has always been high - I
  
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• Granit Xhaka reveals investigation outcome after admitting to using fake Covid certificate

  08-10-2026 15:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Switzerland and Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka confirmed on Thursday that he has been given a two-year probation sentence after admitting to acquiring a fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination document.Addressing the situation in an Instagram post following Swiss media reports last month, the 34-year-old footballer stated: "I accept the decision and take responsibility."He added that the penalty includes a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs (£136,000) alongside court fees, which he has alread
  
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• Man City eyeing move for Premier League defender in 2027

  08-10-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City eyeing move for Premier League defender in 2027Man City Tracking Michael Kayode as Transfer Plans Continue Amid ‘Business as Usual’ StanceManchester City are continuing to map out future recruitment despite the uncertainty surrounding the club’s off-field situation, and Brentford right-back Michael Kayode has emerged as a name of genuine interest. According to TeamTalk, City remain active in their long-term planning and are giving serious consideration to one of the Pr
  
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• Football Italia Show: Long international breaks: Yes or No? Argentina’ next No.10 in Serie A?

  08-10-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Italia Show: Long international breaks: Yes or No? Argentina’ next No.10 in Serie A?The international break is finally over, and Serie A returns this weekend, bringing a series of intriguing storylines across Italy’s top flight.In the latest Football Italia podcast, Lorenzo Bettoni and Giancarlo Rinaldi look ahead to the resumption of club football and discuss key talking points to watch in the coming weeks.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube chan
  
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• Mikey Moore ready for first Rhein derby: “Everybody told me this is the big one.”

  08-10-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikey Moore ready for first Rhein derby: “Everybody told me this is the big one.”Tottenham loanee Mikey Moore has needed little introduction to the significance of Cologne’s forthcoming Bundesliga Rhein derby against Borussia Mönchengladbach.The 19-year-old is preparing for his first taste of the historic rivalry after quickly being informed just how much the fixture means upon his summer arrival in Germany.“When I first joined, everyone said this is the big one,&rdq
  
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• Aleksander Ceferin to seek fourth term as Uefa president after calling for Gianni Infantino to quit Fifa

  08-10-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aleksander Ceferin has told European football's national association leaders that he wants another four years as Uefa president, the Press Association understands.The Slovenian set out his intention to seek re-election at a meeting in Berlin on Thursday morning.He is seeking a fourth term as Uefa president, with the vote due to take place at next year's Uefa Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan. If successful, the term would run through to 2031. Ceferin was first elected to the presidency in 2016.His
  
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• Spanish legend issues stark warning to Real Madrid over title race: ‘If Barça continues like this, it’s impossible’

  08-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish legend issues stark warning to Real Madrid over title race: ‘If Barça continues like this, it’s impossible’With the Ballon d’Or race heating up ahead of the ceremony in London later this month, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane have emerged as the two main candidates. In a recent interaction with COPE, though, Spanish football legend David Silva has backed Fabian Ruiz to win the Ballon d’Or for his excellent performances for Spain and PSG.In the same interv
  
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• Time to draw line through Spygate - Parkinson

  08-10-2026 15:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham narrowly missed out on the play-offs before Saints were kicked out [Getty Images]Wrexham's Phil Parkinson believes it is time to draw a line under the Spygate scandal and has called on the football world to "move on" after the Football Association (FA)'s verdict.Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been given a six-week suspended ban and a £28,000 fine by the FA for his role in the Spygate scandal.Parkinson, whose side missed out on the play-off last season before Saints were ki
  
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• How to watch Liverpool vs Manchester City live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  08-10-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday in an epic clash on so many levels. These bitter rivals always put on a show but given Man City’s guilty verdict from an independent commission, and their subsequent appeal, being announced over the international break, the intensity levels have been cranked up even more ahead of this game. Liverpool and City were so close to each other on and off the pitch for most of the time period in question and the home fans at Anfield will remind C
  
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• Real Madrid working on midfield superstar’s contract renewal to avoid Premier League interest – Romano

  08-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid working on midfield superstar’s contract renewal to avoid Premier League interest – RomanoReal Madrid are quietly working on a new contract for Jude Bellingham as they look to secure the midfielder’s long-term future and remove any possibility of a Premier League return becoming a temptation.Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Real Madrid want to renew Bellingham’s contract, with the club viewing the England international as one of the central figures around wh
  
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• Official | VfB Stuttgart’s Dennis Seimen to make Bundesliga debut against ex-club Paderborn

  08-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | VfB Stuttgart’s Dennis Seimen to make Bundesliga debut against ex-club PaderbornVfB Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeneß has settled his side’s goalkeeping question ahead of Saturday’s Bundesliga trip to SC Paderborn.Dennis Seimen will make his long-awaited Bundesliga debut against the club he helped promote last season. More significantly, Hoeneß confirmed on Thursday that the 20-year-old is returning as Stuttgart’s clear No. 1 despite F
  
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• The latest Premier League market values 🤑💸

  08-10-2026 14:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest Premier League market values 🤑💸Money money.Between the World Cup, the start of the season and the transfer windows, players' market values have been shaken up this summer.Whether it's new arrivals, dramatic drops or incredible rises, here's a look at the new names and most valuable squads in the Premier League, according to Transfermarkt's update this week.The 10 most valuable players in the Premier League10. Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea): €100 million9. Bradley
  
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• Man United fans receive worrying Bruno Fernandes contract update

  08-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United fans receive worrying Bruno Fernandes contract updateBruno Fernandes Contract Talks: Major Manchester United Issue Still Holding Up New DealManchester United are continuing discussions over a new Bruno Fernandes contract, but there is still no expectation of a swift breakthrough, with TeamTalk reporting that one key concern remains at the centre of negotiations.The broad picture is clear. United want to keep their captain, Fernandes wants clarity over his future, and there is no indic
  
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• Inter lose Jones for around 3 weeks with thigh injury

  08-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter lose Jones for around 3 weeks with thigh injuryInter will be without Curtis Jones for around three weeks after the midfielder picked up a thigh problem.According to Corriere dello Sport, tests at the Humanitas Institute on Thursday morning revealed a myofascial strain in the adductors of his right thigh. The club said his condition will be reassessed in the coming days.The Englishman, signed from Liverpool in the summer, will miss Saturday’s home game against Parma, which is Alberto
  
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• Merseyside police release statement ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester City

  08-10-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Merseyside police release statement ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester CityLiverpool vs Manchester City: Anfield Set for Tight Police OperationLiverpool’s meeting with Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday already carried obvious weight. It now comes with added scrutiny after Merseyside Police confirmed that an “appropriate policing operation” will be in place for the Premier League clash.That wording matters. It signals caution, but not alarm. Police have made it clear this will
  
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• Barcelona will monitor star midfielder’s fitness closely heading into the January transfer window

  08-10-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona will monitor star midfielder’s fitness closely heading into the January transfer windowAs the season resumes this weekend, with Barcelona taking on Getafe, the club could soon be boosted by the return of Frenkie de Jong.The international break has given the Dutchman some ample time to recover and the player is currently in the final stage of his recovery.De Jong could be discharged by the medical team in the coming weeks, as he continues to train and return to full fitness. But r
  
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• Wesley completes recovery, set to start vs Como

  08-10-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wesley completes recovery, set to start vs ComoRoma is preparing for the restart of the season with some good news for Gian Piero Gasperini. Wesley has overcome the muscle problem he suffered during the international break and will be available for the away match against Como, scheduled for Sunday, October 11th at 12:30 PM at the Stadio Sinigaglia. The Brazilian had been sidelined with a right thigh strain, which forced him to miss his international duty.According to Il Tempo, the injury is now
  
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• Real Madrid crisis runs deeper than Jose Mourinho as dressing-room problems laid bare

  08-10-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid crisis runs deeper than Jose Mourinho as dressing-room problems laid bareJose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid was expected to bring a new level of authority and discipline, but a recent analysis from El Larguero argues that the club’s problems extend far beyond the identity of the manager.After several weeks away from Valdebebas owing to the international break, Mourinho is back working with most of his first-team squad ahead of the Villarreal match. Yet, the atmosp
  
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• Gasperini: ‘Roma’s plan was to win the Scudetto in 3 years, we wouldn’t mind getting there sooner’

  08-10-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: ‘Roma’s plan was to win the Scudetto in 3 years, we wouldn’t mind getting there sooner’Gian Piero Gasperini has revealed that Roma’s plan was to win the Scudetto within three years, and says he would not object to getting there early.Speaking to the Corriere della Sera, the Giallorossi coach was speaking ahead of Sunday’s trip to Como, with his side level on 13 points with Inter and Lazio at the top of Serie A after five rounds.“Our plan was t
  
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• Barcelona captain set to start on the bench against Getafe after latest fitness update

  08-10-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain set to start on the bench against Getafe after latest fitness updateBarcelona are increasingly likely to take a cautious approach with Raphinha against Getafe, with the captain expected to begin Saturday’s game on the bench rather than risk aggravating his recent muscular issue.According to AS, Hansi Flick has been able to work with almost his entire squad during preparations for the match. Raphinha, however, remains the notable exception, with the Brazilian still tr
  
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• Werder Bremen lean heavily on Niclas Füllkrug after turbulent international break

  08-10-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder Bremen lean heavily on Niclas Füllkrug after turbulent international breakAn international break that began with Werder Bremen sitting on seven points after four Bundesliga fixtures has not been kind to Germany’s green Hanseatic city-state club. Daniel Thioune’s side entered the break with genuine momentum. Seven points and eight goals offered evidence that Thioune had begun adding more expansive ideas to the compact football initially required during last season’s
  
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• Five nations, two games, one goal for Carlisle's Obiero

  08-10-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was a case of shrugging off jetlag and on with the job for Micah Obiero in a busy week that took in international football and the National League.On Thursday, he played the first half of Kenya's 1-0 loss away to Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification match.Travelling to the game in Conakry had involved taking in four different countries in transit.But from the west African country, it was a flight back to London before meeting up with his Carlisle United team-mates for thei
  
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• Zanetti reveals how he went from Inter captain to vice-president

  08-10-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zanetti reveals how he went from Inter captain to vice-presidentJavier Zanetti has revealed how he swapped the training pitch for the boardroom, and why he is still studying to keep up with his role as Inter vice-president.With quotes via CalcioMercato.com, the Nerazzurri legend was speaking on Melissa Satta’s podcast The Long Game, where he also explained the secret behind a physique that looks almost unchanged since his playing days.“Everyone asks me the secret because I’m th
  
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• Real Madrid already planning reinforcements for two key positions in 2027 – Romano

  08-10-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid already planning reinforcements for two key positions in 2027 – RomanoDespite spending a fortune in the transfer market this summer, Real Madrid are looking far from competitive, especially when it comes to keeping up with Barcelona.There are still several weak points the club are yet to fix and that is why Los Blancos are already looking towards the season ahead.The board is expected to continue the spending spree in the summer of 2027, with Fabrizio Romano (h/t Apuesta) revea
  
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