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• Duff at ease with expectation in Bradford role

  07-10-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Duff watched Tuesday's EFL Trophy win over Rotherham from the stands as he served a one-match touchline ban [Shutterstock]Bradford City boss Michael Duff has said he "couldn't pass up" the chance to take over at the League One promotion chasers.The 48-year-old was appointed as successor to Graham Alexander on Tuesday on a deal to the end of the 2029-30 season.Duff was sacked by Wycombe in September and takes over a Bantams side who are second in the table."There's an alignment from top t
  
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• Enzo Maresca all smiles as Man City return to training after guilty verdict

  08-10-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca cut a relaxed figure as he greeted the cameras at Manchester City's training ground on Thursday.The Manchester City boss was photographed grinning and offering a thumbs up as the squad came back together following the extended international break.Friday will bring the manager's first press conference since the club was found guilty on multiple charges of breaking Premier League financial rules across a nine-year period.Manchester City have insisted they are innocent and have submitt
  
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• Man City injury latest: Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo and more

  08-10-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City injury latest: Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo and moreMan City Injury News: Haaland Fitness Doubt Before Liverpool ClashManchester City return to Premier League action with the noise cranked up and the margin for error reduced. The international break has left Enzo Maresca dealing with scrutiny, uncertainty and a squad that suddenly looks thinner in key areas.There is also the wider backdrop. City have been found guilty of all 115 financial breaches and now wait for the appeal process.
  
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• Barcelona, Real Madrid continue to closely monitor Man City goal machine – Romano

  08-10-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona, Real Madrid continue to closely monitor Man City goal machine – RomanoManchester City are facing serious sanctions after being found guilty of 114 of 115 charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.The landmark ruling could have serious repercussions for the Cityzens as they could be ousted from the Premier League and possibly the EFL too.Given the situation, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the futures of some of their player
  
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• Liverpool fans warned over treatment of Man City players ahead of huge clash

  08-10-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool fans warned over treatment of Man City players ahead of huge clashLiverpool vs Manchester City: Anfield Atmosphere, Financial Charges and a Defining TestSunday at Anfield comes with the usual noise, only louder. Liverpool against Manchester City was already one of the biggest fixtures in English football. Now it carries added edge after City were found guilty of major breaches of Premier League financial regulations. That changes the mood around the game, and it sharpens what was alrea
  
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• Barcelona star will have the final say over his fitness for Getafe clash

  08-10-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star will have the final say over his fitness for Getafe clashOne of Hansi Flick’s main selection doubts ahead of FC Barcelona’s La Liga match against Getafe on Saturday is in goal. Regular No. 1 Joan Garcia has been dealing with discomfort he sustained in the match against Racing Santander three weeks ago, leading to him missing the second half of the clash.He also sat out the following game against Sevilla, with Dominik Livakovic playing the full 90 minutes.Back in group
  
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• Merlin Röhl discusses new ‘Life with Everton’ photo book and more in extended interview

  08-10-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Merlin Röhl discusses new ‘Life with Everton’ photo book and more in extended interviewGermany U21 veteran Merlin Röhl appears finally to be finding his feet in English football. The former SC Freiburg midfielder endured a difficult first season after moving to Everton in September 2025, with injuries and the considerable adjustment associated with moving abroad limiting his impact. A little over a year since departing the Bundesliga, much has changed.Everton – as exp
  
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• Ceferin to stand for fourth term as Uefa president

  08-10-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin [Getty Images]Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin will stand for a fourth term as head of European football's governing body.Ceferin informed delegates of his decision at a meeting of all 55 national association chiefs in Berlin.The move had been widely anticipated and reverses his insistence he would not seek re-election, which the Slovenian initially outlined in February 2024.At that point Ceferin, who was initially elected in 2016, was embroiled in a row over U
  
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• Juve-Kayode, Benatia as Milan DoF 💥 Carlos Augusto renewal: today's news 🔥

  08-10-2026 16:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve-Kayode, Benatia as Milan DoF 💥 Carlos Augusto renewal: today's news 🔥The countdown is on. The international break is now behind us, and the return of Serie A and European competitions is just around the corner. The league resumes on Saturday with matchday six, a round offering valuable points and the chance to get back on track in the best possible way after the Nations League fixtures and other international commitments.Watch every Serie BKT match live with LaB Channel on O
  
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• Everton's Sherif fined for breaching betting rules

  08-10-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin Sherif joined Everton's youth set up in 2019 [Getty Images]The Football Association has fined Everton forward Martin Sherif £5,000 for breaching its betting rules over a 15-month period.The 20-year-old admitted placing 61 bets on games between 20 November 2024 and 12 February 2026.The striker, who was born in Liberia, joined Everton's youth set-up in 2019 and began training with the first team in early 2025.In February he joined Port Vale on loan for the remainder of the season, sco
  
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• Munster to mark 10-year anniversary of Foley's death

  08-10-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Foley passed on the eve of a Champions Cup game away to Racing 92 on 16 October, 2016 during his time as head coach [Getty Images]Munster will host a special ceremony before next week's Investec Champions Cup game against Racing 92 in Cork to mark the 10-year anniversary of Anthony Foley's death.The occasion will hold extra significance as Foley's sudden passing on 16 October 2016 occurred on the eve of a Champions Cup clash against the same opposition in France when he was head coach of the Iri
  
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• Real Madrid among clubs interested in McTominay if new Napoli contract is not agreed

  08-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid among clubs interested in McTominay if new Napoli contract is not agreedReports in Italy claim that Real Madrid and several other Premier League clubs are interested in exploring a potential deal for Scott McTominay if Napoli are unable to reach an agreement over a new contract for the Scotland international.McTominay contract situation sparks Real Madrid and Premier League interestMcTominay is now into the third year of the four-year contract he signed when he joined Napoli from Man
  
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• Mourinho talks Real Madrid return, Man City sanctions, referees, Vinicius-Prestianni controversy: ‘I was a victim of public opinion’

  08-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Real Madrid return, Man City sanctions, referees, Vinicius-Prestianni controversy: ‘I was a victim of public opinion’Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has given an extensive interview to Corriere dello Sport (h/t AS), reflecting on his career and the clubs he has managed. The Portuguese tactician also discussed the controversial incident involving Vinicius Jr. and Gianluca Prestianni in last season’s UEFA Champions League, as well as his return to the Santiago Be
  
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• 👀 Who will save him? Infantino's strategy to win re-election

  08-10-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Who will save him? Infantino's strategy to win re-electionFIFA president Gianni Infantino has launched a political offensive to consolidate support from Africa ahead of the organization's next presidential elections, according to the newspaper L'Equipe. Promises of increased funding and investmentDuring a meeting held in Cape Verde, the head of world football reaffirmed his commitment to continued investment in the region and promised a substantial increase in funding for the sport's d
  
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• Florentino Perez wants Real Madrid fans to change attitude towards four key players – report

  08-10-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez wants Real Madrid fans to change attitude towards four key players – reportFlorentino Perez wants to see a change in the atmosphere at Santiago Bernabeu, with Real Madrid’s president believing several players need greater support from the stands as the club attempts to turn around a difficult start to the season.According to Defensa Central, Perez is particularly concerned about the treatment of Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe, Marc Cucurella and Trent Alexander-Arnold.&
  
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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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