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• Do clubs get compensation for player injuries on international duty?

  01-10-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's Cody Gakpo is among the players to have sustained injuries in this international break [Getty Images]Clubs whose players suffer injuries on international duty are awarded compensation by Fifa in certain circumstances.Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, Nico O'Reilly, Kai Havertz, Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard are among the Premier League players already to have sustained injuries during the extended September/October international break, with two full rounds of fixtures rema
  
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• Arda Guler talks Mbappe, Courtois and Real Madrid Player of the Month award: ‘A source of great pride’

  02-10-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arda Guler talks Mbappe, Courtois and Real Madrid Player of the Month award: ‘A source of great pride’Real Madrid have had a mixed start to the new season, but one player who has been a revelation is Arda Guler.The Turkey starlet made an impression during pre-season, and Jose Mourinho has trusted him with the right-wing role at the start of the campaign.Guler was even awarded Real Madrid’s Five-Star Player of the Month for September as a reward for his excellent performances so
  
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• Raphinha injury update: Barcelona investigating worrying pattern after latest Brazil setback

  02-10-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha injury update: Barcelona investigating worrying pattern after latest Brazil setbackBarcelona are not only trying to determine the extent of Raphinha’s latest injury, but also to understand why the same problem keeps returning.According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona’s medical and physical staff will speak with Raphinha about his medical examinations at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Friday. The aim would be to identify whether there is an underlying pattern behind h
  
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• Massive Ryan Gravenberch worry coming out, Liverpool have a problem

  02-10-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Massive Ryan Gravenberch worry coming out, Liverpool have a problemLiverpool have a problem here. There's a massive worry coming out with Ryan Gravenberch and it threatens to disrupt the Reds' plans.Ryan Gravenberch was on top of the world in 2024/25. The midfielder shone brightly in Liverpool's title-winning campaign and Arne Slot had unlocked his potential in a way no one else managed.That earned him a bumper new contract this year, tying his foreseeable future to Anfield and getting a massive
  
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• How Manchester City case is different to Chelsea’s after Blues got lenient punishment

  02-10-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Manchester City case is different to Chelsea’s after Blues got lenient punishmentManchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges relating to alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.The Citizens have confirmed they will appeal against the damning findings.Unless their appeal is successful, the club could be fined, docked points or even expelled from the competition altogether.Some of their supporters are pointing to Chelsea’s lenient p
  
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• Scott targets Euro 2028 place with England

  02-10-2026 07:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Scott hopes to link up with Jude Bellingham in the coming few months [Shutterstock]Alex Scott says his aim is be part of England's midfield for the 2028 European Championship.England, along with Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland, will host the tournament in two years time. Bournemouth's Scott, 23, made his England debut on Tuesday when he came on as a second-half substitute in the 2-0 Nations League win over Czech Republic. "For me now, it's just to keep myself in the squad as muc
  
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• Ibrahim deserves chance to impress - Cleverley

  02-10-2026 07:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Ibrahim has started one League One game this season and been a substitute in Plymouth Argyle's remaining seven [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says midfielder Bradley Ibrahim deserves a chance to start after his recent performances.The 21-year-old has made just one league start this season and seen his chances limited since the arrival on loan of Tyreeq Bakinson.Ibrahim missed a large chunk of last season with an ankle injury, having joined on a four-year deal for
  
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• Ferguson on brain haemorrhage and games that shaped his life

  02-10-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "I was terrified," says Sir Alex Ferguson, one of the fiercest, most explosive and most decorated managers in football history.The legendary former Manchester United boss is recalling the day he returned to Old Trafford for the first time after suffering a brain haemorrhage in May 2018.Four months after emergency surgery, Ferguson - famous for his 'hairdryer treatment' when United dominated English football - was back to watch his beloved club take on Wolves in the Premier League.The man respons
  
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• 💻 Day-and-night difference! Germany's 'second' squad hailed online

  02-10-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💻 Day-and-night difference! Germany's 'second' squad hailed onlineHow quickly the mood in football can sometimes change is currently perfectly illustrated by the German national team.After being criticized from all sides following the 0-1 defeat to Greece, the DFB team received plenty of praise for their performance in the 2-0 win over Serbia.The second part of Jürgen Klopp’s 44-man squad looked extremely eager to play in Munich and could easily have put four or five goals pas
  
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• Manchester City have the full set: 3 top Premier League dribblers now under the Etihad roof

  02-10-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have the full set: 3 top Premier League dribblers now under the Etihad roofIf there’s one thing that feels totally at odds with a black-and-white, by the book, clinical team that operates on pure robotics rather than individual flair and creativity, it’s players known for their dribbling. So, with Doku, Cherki, and Semenyo now all under the same roof – not to mention Illiman Ndaiye, another prolific dribbler on the pitch – is it finally time to retire the
  
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• The Manchester City case has been made clear as the next ‘battle’ will begin shortly

  02-10-2026 06:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Manchester City case has been made clear as the next ‘battle’ will begin shortlyThe reality right now is that Manchester City are in a fight for their life, so to speak. Following the Premier League’s revelation that City had been found guilty of nearly all of the charges against them for breaching the Premier League’s financial rules, the coverage of the issue has been inundated with potential sanctions, how City have damaged football and nearly every other topic in
  
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• NWSL: New expansion side Atlanta City confirms club image and branding

  02-10-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NWSL: New expansion side Atlanta City confirms club image and brandingAtlanta City FC will play in the NWSL from 2028. The Georgia-based outfit is the newest team to be introduced into the fold of the top tier of women’s football in the USA.The NWSL’s latest expansion side unveiled its name, crest and colours this week. The main colour is Atlanta red and the club emblem shows off a phoenix in the centre of a circular badge.The crest is designed to be different of that of its counterp
  
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• Liga F match-day 5 results: Super subs Däbritz and Schröder fire Real Madrid to thrilling win

  02-10-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liga F match-day 5 results: Super subs Däbritz and Schröder fire Real Madrid to thrilling winSara Däbritz and Felicia Schröder netted braces as Real Madrid battled to an eye-catching 5-3 victory over Real Sociedad. Elsewhere on Liga F match-day 5, Barcelona youngster Mayssa Baha created history in a 2-0 win over Logroño United.Here, we will round up all of the recent Liga F action.Däbritz and Schröder net braces in Real Madrid winReal Madrid got off to the pe
  
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• USMNT vs. Mexico: Antonee Robinson, Sergiño Dest explain what awaits young players in heated rivalry

  02-10-2026 00:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX — The first two U.S. matches of this international window were proceeding in the manner and temperament expected from friendlies at the start of a four-year cycle chugging toward the 2030 World Cup.There were imperfections and breakthroughs, youthful lessons, mass substitutions and an underlying acceptance that the results did not mean that much.Then in the waning moments of the 4-2 U.S. victory over Chile on Tuesday in St. Louis, tempers flared, blood boiled and benches emptied. I
  
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• Is this the end for Ronaldo - and would Portugal miss him?

  02-10-2026 00:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueDenmark 2 - 4 Portugal FTFormer PSG team-mates Vitinha and Goncalo Ramos were both on the scoresheet [Getty Images]Portugal fans got a look at what the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era might look like in their 4-2 Nations League victory over Denmark.Joao Cancelo and Goncalo Ramos had twice given the visitors the lead, with Mikkel Damsgaard and Rasmus Hojlund both levelling for Denmark.Ex-Manchester United striker Hojlund marked his goal with Ronaldo's trademark 'Siuuu' celebration -
  
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• Inter Midfielder Calhanoglu Tops Fan Vote With Monza Opener

  02-10-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Midfielder Calhanoglu Tops Fan Vote With Monza OpenerInter midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu has won Serie A’s Iliad Goal of the Month award for August and September, recognising his sixth-minute strike against Monza in the Nerazzurri’s league opener.FCInterNews reported the award on Wednesday, September 30, after Calhanoglu’s long-range effort topped a fan poll on Lega Serie A’s official social channels. The strike came on August 22, in the match that opened Inter’
  
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• Real submit 'substantial' dossier in Barca payments case

  02-10-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona's payments to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira originally came to light amid an investigation by tax authorities [Getty Images]Real Madrid say they have sent Uefa "evidence of extraordinary gravity" relating to payments made by Barcelona to a former vice-president of Spain's referees' committee.European football's governing body says it will assess the documents - linked to allegations of 8.4m euros (£7.2m) being paid by Barcelona to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira between 2001 and 2018
  
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• Nations League: the 3 key men of the evening ⭐️

  01-10-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League: the 3 key men of the evening ⭐️One delivered two gifts, another scored and provided an assist, while the last may have netted the finest goal of this international break: here are the three standout names from this memorable Nations League night.🥉 Troy Parrott (Ireland)In addition to scoring the best goal of the night, Irish striker Troy Parrott caused the Austrian defense all sorts of problems. It was such an impressive display that even opposing manager Ra
  
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• Revealed: Dybala turned down Napoli and Juve to stay at Roma, Gasperini played ‘key role’ in renewal talks

  01-10-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Dybala turned down Napoli and Juve to stay at Roma, Gasperini played ‘key role’ in renewal talksPaulo Dybala renewed his contract, which expired on June 30, for another season this summer. One of the main reasons for this is Gian Piero Gasperini’s willingness to do so and the harmony between the Argentine star and the coach. The Grugliasco-born coach has always considered the Argentine star crucial to his project in the capital. When Dybala is well, he plays, the form
  
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• West Ham Eye Shock Move For Arsenal Teenage Sensation: Should The Hammers Walk Away And Trust Mukasa?

  01-10-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham Eye Shock Move For Arsenal Teenage Sensation: Should The Hammers Walk Away And Trust Mukasa?West Ham’s reported interest in Arsenal youngster Max Dowman has raised an interesting question about the club’s recruitment priorities ahead of the January transfer window. According to Claret & Hugh, citing FootballLeagueWorld, the Hammers have emerged as potential contenders for the highly-rated winger, who could become available for a temporary move after his 17th birthday.Dow
  
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• Tzolis injured as Greece draw with Netherlands

  01-10-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueGreece 2 - 2 Netherlands FTChristos Tzolis was taken off and his replacement Giorgos Masouras scored the second Greek goal [Getty Images]Greece lost Arsenal's Christos Tzolis to injury and let a two-goal lead slip to draw with the Netherlands in the Nations League.Tzolis, who has started all five Premier League games for Arsenal this season, pulled up during an attack. He wanted to play on but was replaced in the 18th minute.The hosts built a 2-0 lead, with Fotis Ioannidis net
  
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• Wirtz scores as Klopp clinches first Germany win

  01-10-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueGermany 2 - 0 Serbia FTFlorian Wirtz (left) joined Liverpool a year after Jurgen Klopp (right) left [Getty Images]Jurgen Klopp earned his first win as Germany manager at the third attempt as they beat Serbia in the Nations League.Klopp's side had drawn with the Netherlands and then lost to Greece but a new-look team triumphed in Munich.The ex-Liverpool boss had named a 44-man squad for the four games with most players changing over following the last match.Tom Bischof smashed
  
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• Richard Hughes' gamble has just brought Liverpool their next Virgil van Dijk

  01-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes' gamble has just brought Liverpool their next Virgil van DijkRichard Hughes may have left Liverpool for pastures new at the end of the summer transfer window but, that doesn't mean that he didn't go out with a bang. Before his exit, the Englishman spent over £150 million on four new players to try and bolster the Reds' ranks.And, while all four of those players have done well so far, some questions still need to be asked about what the future holds for Liverpool.There are ma
  
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• Leeds United Ready To Make Huge January Decision On Fan Favourite: Should Farke Really Let Him Go?

  01-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Ready To Make Huge January Decision On Fan Favourite: Should Farke Really Let Him Go?Leeds United could face an important decision over Dan James when the January transfer window opens, with several Championship clubs reportedly monitoring the winger’s situation at Elland Road.Leeds United face Dan James decision as January interest growsAccording to an exclusive report from Mick Brown in Football Insider, the Yorkshire club expects the 28-year-old to leave during the winter w
  
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• Napoli’s McTominay at risk of forfeiting Roma match

  01-10-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli’s McTominay at risk of forfeiting Roma matchAfter the long international break, Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma will face a series of challenging and close-quarters fixtures that will test the fitness of the Roman squad. First, the away match at the Sinigaglia stadium against Como on October 11th at 12:30 p.m., then the big Champions League match at the Olimpico against José Mourinho’s Real Madrid. The Giallorossi’s schedule will then feature matches against Gen
  
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• Is this the end for 'betrayed' Ronaldo - and would Portugal miss him?

  01-10-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueDenmark 2 - 4 Portugal FTFormer PSG team-mates Vitinha and Goncalo Ramos were both on the scoresheet [Getty Images]Portugal fans got a look at what the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era might look like in their 4-2 Nations League victory over Denmark.Joao Cancelo and Goncalo Ramos had twice given the visitors the lead with Mikkel Damsgaard and Rasmus Hojlund both levelling for Denmark.Vitinha put Portugal ahead again with a header from Bruno Fernandes' ball and Joao Felix added a lat
  
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• 😱📹 Irishman scores the night's screamer in the Nations League; watch

  01-10-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱📹 Irishman scores the night's screamer in the Nations League; watchStunning goals featuring dazzling dribbles have been rare. And one of those rarities appeared on Nations League night this Thursday.Ireland’s Troy Parrott nutmegged one defender and then twisted another Austrian center-back the wrong way to open the scoring. Check out the beauty:After the stunner, Parrott also scored from the penalty spot. But Austria netted twice in the second half, and the match ended in
  
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• Republic of Ireland and Austria draw in game briefly halted by protests

  01-10-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueRepublic of Ireland 2 - 2 Austria FTPatrick Wimmer (left) set up Austria's first goal after Troy Parrott (right) had put the Republic of Ireland in control[Getty Images]Troy Parrott's double was not enough to earn the Republic of Ireland a second straight win as Austria fought back to draw a Uefa Nations League game twice briefly interrupted by protests in the first half in Dublin. Parrott opened the scoring with a superb solo effort before tennis balls were thrown on to the p
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Greek Goalie: Good Choice For De Zerbi?

  01-10-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Greek Goalie: Good Choice For De Zerbi?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs hoping to land Hull City keeper Konstantinos Tzolakis. It is believed that Spurs would have to compete with Liverpool, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to land the Greek custodian next year.Tzolakis’ Impressive Form In The Premier League This SeasonTzolakis has made a bright start to thi
  
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• Nations League: Portugal win first game without CR7, Germany click

  01-10-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League: Portugal win first game without CR7, Germany clickFour matches continued another round of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League this Thursday (1st).The games were valid for Groups 2 and 4.At home, Germany beat Serbia 2-0, with goals from Bischof and Wirtz.
  Also at home, Greece and the Netherlands drew 2-2, with Ioannidis and Masouras scoring for the hosts in the first half, but Van Dijk and Reijnders secured the equalizer in the final score.
  With the day’s results, the Greeks, wh
  
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