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• Confirmed: Real Madrid duo Bellingham, Cucurella start in England vs Spain

  26-09-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid duo Bellingham, Cucurella start in England vs SpainWith the first international break of the 2026/27 season underway, teams in Europe are kicking off the UEFA Nations League group stages.World champions Spain will be taking on England tonight at Wembley in their first match since the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the lineups for both teams have now been announced.And, Real Madrid have two players starting at Wembley, one each on either team.For England, Jude Bellingham features
  
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• Striker on standby after Liverpool confirm bombshell injury

  28-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Striker on standby after Liverpool confirm bombshell injuryA striker is now on standby for his big opportunity. It comes after a bombshell Liverpool injury was confirmed.Liverpool have confirmed Alexander Isak is injured. The Swede has left his country's camp for the international break and won't take part in their remaining three fixtures.That's an interesting one. Isak's injury supposedly doesn't look too serious but at the same time, Sweden are happy to release him incredibly early. It sugges
  
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• Award-winner to fourth choice - what has gone wrong for Ramsdale?

  28-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aaron Ramsdale has not played a competitive game of football for five months [Getty Images]In April 2023, Aaron Ramsdale was within touching distance of winning the Premier League with Arsenal.But the goalkeeper made a costly error for the Gunners to give away the opening goal in a 3-3 draw with Southampton at Emirates Stadium which contributed to the demise of Arsenal's 2022-23 title bid.If Arsenal had won that game, the title would have been in their hands. Instead, the draw handed the initiat
  
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• Tony Pulis feels ‘cheated’ by Manchester City after Stoke defeat in 2011 FA Cup final

  28-09-2026 10:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tony Pulis has said that he feels “cheated” by Stoke City’s defeat to Manchester City in the 2011 FA Cup final after the club were reportedly found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching Premier League financial rules.Manchester City deny any wrongdoing and are expected to appeal following the judgement of more than 100 charges laid by the Premier League early in 2023.The charges cover a period between 2009 and 2018 that encompasses the 2011 Wembley showpiece, which was se
  
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• Former Barcelona forward Joao Felix on potential Real Madrid move: ‘Would have been football’s biggest traitor’

  28-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona forward Joao Felix on potential Real Madrid move: ‘Would have been football’s biggest traitor’Joao Felix has revealed that he has no regrets over missing the chance to join Real Madrid, despite the Spanish giants showing strong interest in him before his move to Atletico Madrid in 2019.The Portuguese forward arrived in Spain as one of Europe’s most exciting young players after breaking through at Benfica. Atletico ultimately paid €126 million fo
  
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• A 31-year wait for success - but can Everton fans still celebrate?

  28-09-2026 09:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton fans have experienced highs and lows since the turn of the century [Getty Images]Everton's unbeaten start to the Premier League season and progress in the Carabao Cup has prompted a minor outbreak of something rarely felt among their fanbase in recent times - optimism.Guarded optimism, understandably, but the mood has shifted somewhat since the fury that followed a badly botched transfer window, typified by a shambolic final day that left manager David Moyes with only 18 senior outfield
  
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• Nations League: Turkiye vs. Italy – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  28-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League: Turkiye vs. Italy – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVAlessandro Bastoni returns to the Italy XI and Matteo Ruggeri is expected to make his Azzurri debut as Roberto Mancini meets his former Sampdoria teammate Vincenzo Montella in a Nations League game against Turkiye.It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Atatürk Spor Kompleksi in Bursa.BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Alessandro Bastoni of Italy in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match b
  
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• Liverpool set for another major injury blow

  28-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool set for another major injury blowCody Gakpo injury scare piles pressure on Liverpool after Alexander Isak setbackLiverpool’s international break has taken on that all too familiar feel of dread, the kind that creeps in quietly and then suddenly seems to be everywhere. According to Echo, Cody Gakpo was forced off after only 16 minutes during the Netherlands’ latest outing, leaving Andoni Iraola and Liverpool’s medical staff with another unwelcome problem to monitor.For
  
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• Nations League: Turkey vs. Italy – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  28-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League: Turkey vs. Italy – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVAlessandro Bastoni returns to the Italy XI and Matteo Ruggeri is expected to make his Azzurri debut as Roberto Mancini meets his former Sampdoria teammate Vincenzo Montella in a Nations League game against Turkey.It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Atatürk Spor Kompleksi in Bursa, Turkey.BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Alessandro Bastoni of Italy in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier m
  
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• Chelsea join Liverpool and Man United in race for £25m defender

  28-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea join Liverpool and Man United in race for £25m defenderTyrick Mitchell Transfer Battle Could Hand Manchester United a Smart Winter DealManchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are all being linked with Caught Offside source claims over a possible move for Tyrick Mitchell, and this is the sort of story that makes sense the longer you look at it. No hype, no fantasy fee, no developmental project dressed up as a finished player. Just a proven Premier League full-back with contract unc
  
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• You are the Scotland boss - what would you do?

  28-09-2026 09:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli takes charge of his first game at Hampden on Tuesday against Switzerland, live on the BBC, after an encouraging draw in his opening game away to Slovenia.The Belgian has eight uncapped players in his first squad with two of them - Robbie Ure and Stephen Welsh - making the starting XI in Ljubljana.Ben Gannon-Doak and Kieron Bowie were the only substitutes used as Scotland dominated the second half but could not find a way to break the deadlock
  
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• Lamine Yamal backs Barcelona youngster to become national team legend: ‘A very adaptable player’

  28-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal backs Barcelona youngster to become national team legend: ‘A very adaptable player’Lamine Yamal has already established himself as one of Barcelona and Spain’s most important players, and the teenage superstar is now backing another young talent to make his own mark at the club.As such, Yamal has spoken highly of Hamza Abdelkarim, the Egyptian striker who joined the Blaugrana setup earlier this year and has already offered glimpses of his goalscoring ability. 
  
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• Liverpool now have a strong chance of signing Real Madrid star, he wants to leave

  28-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool now have a strong chance of signing Real Madrid star, he wants to leaveLiverpool have been linked with a whole host of players over the last couple of years. The Anfield outfit have also confirmed plenty of transfers during this time but, it still feels like they could do with improving a few areas among their first-team squad.With this in mind, many different players have been linked with a switch and, even though nothing is close to being confirmed yet, the fact that the rumour mill
  
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• Real Madrid and Barcelona in transfer battle for Mexico jewel Gilberto Mora

  28-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid and Barcelona in transfer battle for Mexico jewel Gilberto MoraReal Madrid and Barcelona are interested in signing Mexico international Gilberto Mora.According to Spanish outlet AS, the two La Liga giants are among the clubs monitoring Mora’s development at Tijuana.The 17-year-old is widely regarded as one of the biggest midfield talents in the world.He recently scored his first goal for the Mexican national team, helping them secure a 1-1 draw with Colombia.Mora also impressed
  
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• Today’s Papers – Italy thrill, Turkey trap for Mancini

  28-09-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Italy thrill, Turkey trap for ManciniLa Gazzetta dello SportDisgrace: Casa Milan mural defacedInsult to BaresiCalcio thrillThe hottest days for the national team and FIGCMancini revolutionises Italy for the game against Turkey. Ten stay at home, including Barella. This time, he changes the defence and midfield. Relegation risk. The coach: ‘Give us time.’CONI to Ceferin: ‘No pressure.’Parma, Cuesta goes: Gilardino against Inter?Corriere dello S
  
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• Former Real Madrid star reveals incredible story behind his Santiago Bernabeu transfer: ‘I thought it was a lie’

  28-09-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid star reveals incredible story behind his Santiago Bernabeu transfer: ‘I thought it was a lie’Savio Bortolini needed just one season at Real Madrid to experience one of the defining moments in the club’s modern history.The former Brazilian winger spent five seasons in Madrid and lifted the Champions League three times, but his first European triumph remains particularly special. Speaking to MARCA (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Savio looked back on his time at the
  
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• Three major issues Hansi Flick must solve at Barcelona after the international break

  28-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three major issues Hansi Flick must solve at Barcelona after the international breakBarcelona could hardly have asked for a better start to the season. Hansi Flick’s side have won all eight of their matches so far, heading into the first international break with a perfect record and a six-point advantage over Real Madrid.The results are only part of the story, as Barcelona’s performances have also suggested that Flick now has considerably more depth at his disposal than he did l
  
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• Late comeback ends Guernsey FC's winless run

  28-09-2026 09:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guernsey FC had not won a game since 22 August [Fran Torode]Guernsey FC manager Tony Vance says his side’s remarkable late comeback at Lancing felt like winning "33 points".The Green Lions had been 2-0 down with 10 minutes left before turning their fortunes around to end a five-game winless run going back more than a monthThe win lifts Guernsey up to ninth in the Southern Combination Premier Division.“To go 2-2 after 2-0 down you almost want to say 'right okay we'll take that given t
  
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• France predicted XI v Belgium: Estéban Lepaul and Jérémy Jacquet to start as Zinédine Zidane rotates Les Bleus squad

  28-09-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France predicted XI v Belgium: Estéban Lepaul and Jérémy Jacquet to start as Zinédine Zidane rotates Les Bleus squadFrance play Belgium away on Monday night for Matchday 2 of their 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League campaign. Zinédine Zidane’s Les Bleus will try to make it two wins out of two after last Friday’s invoncincing victory against Vincenzo Montella’s Türkiye. Meanwhile, the Red Devils intend to confirm their dominant 2-0 away win ove
  
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• Still no meeting between Roma and Lulli’s agent for player’s renewal

  28-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Still no meeting between Roma and Lulli’s agent for player’s renewalIt took just a few weeks for Emanuele Lulli to convince Gian Piero Gasperini. Born in 2007, he started four of the five league games, displaying a unique personality for a player making his Serie A debut. His best quality has always been his running, his constant bursts of speed: a thorn in the side of opposing defenses. In short, a sensational start, perhaps even unexpected for Lulli, who was on the verge of moving
  
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• NI players relish Windsor return against Hungary

  28-09-2026 09:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time in 315 days, Northern Ireland are back in Belfast.Michael O'Neill's side welcome Hungary to Windsor Park for a Nations League Group B2 contest on Monday night, just 51 days shy of a year since a Jamie Donley penalty saw the side to a 1-0 win over Luxembourg in their previous home fixture.In the interim, they have played five times on their travels, a run that began with World Cup play-off defeat by Italy in Bergamo in March and concluded with victory over Georgia on Friday nig
  
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• 🥐 From Joao Félix reborn to a toothless Germany, Monday’s 5️⃣ stories

  28-09-2026 09:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 From Joao Félix reborn to a toothless Germany, Monday’s 5️⃣ storiesUnder-20 World QueensSpain’s women’s Under-20 team claimed the world crown after beating North Korea in a dramatic penalty shootout (4-3) following a 0-0 draw in regulation time. Goalkeeper Laia López became the standout figure of the match by saving two decisive spot-kicks.The impact of the City trialThe sporting legal proceedings against Manchester City in England have revi
  
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• Real Madrid could take advantage of Manchester City uncertainty to target €220m-rated superstar

  28-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid could take advantage of Manchester City uncertainty to target €220m-rated superstarReal Madrid could find an unexpected opportunity in the uncertainty surrounding Manchester City, with Erling Haaland emerging as the name causing the biggest concern in England.According to MARCA, there is growing fear in English football that Real Madrid could attempt to take advantage of City’s difficult situation and explore a move for the Norwegian striker. At the same time, it is a
  
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• A frustrating start to the season has continued on international duty for a Manchester City full-back

  28-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A frustrating start to the season has continued on international duty for a Manchester City full-backUnfortunately, Rayan Ait-Nouri has found himself on the periphery of the Manchester City squad so far this season. The Algerian international has only made two appearances in all competitions. His only start for Enzo Maresca’s side was in their 5-0 Carabao Cup third-round tie win over Norwich City. Despite not playing regularly for City this season, Rayan Ait-Nouri was called up to the Alge
  
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• Makhanya price tag soars after Rangers move - gossip

  28-09-2026 09:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Massive jump in value for Rangers summer signing as Celtic midfielder says team still recovering from Champions League exit...New data from the CIES Football Observatory suggests Olwethu Makhanya is valued at £12m, a few months after Rangers paid £3m to sign the South Africa defender from Philadelphia Union. (Football Insider)Scott McTominay is "a top player who can play in many positions", replies new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli when asked where the Napoli star, recoveri
  
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• Barcelona extremely attentive to free agent market; two full-backs make the shortlist

  28-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona extremely attentive to free agent market; two full-backs make the shortlistBarcelona are already looking ahead to next summer and have started keeping a close eye on the full-back market, with two experienced left-backs emerging as potential options.According to SPORT, RB Leipzig captain David Raum and Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell are among the players being monitored by the Catalan club. Notably, both are under contract until 2027, so their situations could become inte
  
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• Liverpool star’s international injury hoped to be minor

  28-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star’s international injury hoped to be minorAlexander Isak Injury Update: Liverpool Striker Suffers Frustrating Sweden SetbackAlexander Isak has picked up a thigh issue on international duty, with Sweden boss Graham Potter confirming the Liverpool forward will miss the rest of the camp.That matters because Isak has started the season well and looked sharp again in Sweden’s 2-1 win over Romania, where he opened the scoring. There had been initial attention on a toe problem
  
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• Report: La Liga giants eyeing move for Chelsea star

  28-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: La Liga giants eyeing move for Chelsea starChelsea Future in Focus as Barcelona Monitor Estevao SituationBarcelona are watching developments around Estevao at Chelsea with increasing attention, according to Sport, as the young Brazil international navigates a difficult start to the season under Xabi Alonso.The 19-year-old forward has found opportunities limited in the opening weeks of the campaign. Across Chelsea’s first five Premier League matches, he has played only 23 minutes, w
  
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• 🗞️ The queens of the world are Spanish too, Monday's front pages

  28-09-2026 08:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ The queens of the world are Spanish too, Monday's front pagesWomen’s football once again lifts Spanish sport to the very top on a Monday marked by international glory and the standout names of the senior national team and LaLiga clubs.The sports front pages this 28 September celebrate Spain’s second Under-20 World Cup title, the unstoppable impact of Lamine Yamal, and the tactical moves in boardrooms and dugouts.Women’s football World Cup successThe feat achie
  
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• Real Madrid injury update: Key duo could return in time for Villarreal clash just after international break

  28-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid injury update: Key duo could return in time for Villarreal clash just after international breakReal Madrid have received a welcome boost on the injury front, with Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate both expected to recover in time for the club’s return to action against Villarreal.According to COPE, the French duo is being given recovery periods of between 10 and 15 days, which puts both players in contention for the October 10 fixture, although their availability from the start
  
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