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• Enzo Maresca could unleash his first-choice attack right when Manchester City need it

  08-10-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca could unleash his first-choice attack right when Manchester City need itAfter an international break that felt like it spanned an eternity, which was packed with bullets aimed at Manchester City, the Premier League returns this weekend. Attention will shift to matters on the pitch, which will be a welcome relief. Enzo Maresca’s side takes on Liverpool this Sunday at Anfield, which promises to be a match full of talking points and drama. Looking at how City may line up at Anfie
  
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• Real Madrid midfield mainstay admits he played through injury at World Cup: ‘I paid the price afterwards’

  08-10-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfield mainstay admits he played through injury at World Cup: ‘I paid the price afterwards’Aurelien Tchouameni has opened up about the physical problems he carried into the World Cup, revealing that he took significant risks to remain available for France despite suffering from a thigh injury.Speaking to France 24 (h/t AS), the Real Madrid midfielder explained that his decision to continue playing eventually affected his club season, with muscle problems ruling him out
  
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• An Open Letter To Lionel Messi From A Die Hard Devotee

  08-10-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An Open Letter To Lionel Messi From A Die Hard DevoteeTonight feels different.I knew this day would come.Somewhere in the deepest corner of my heart, I had already accepted that one day Lionel Messi would play his final game for Argentina. I knew football would eventually ask me to say goodbye to the player who has been a part of my life for so many years.But knowing it would happen never made it easier.I still remember August 2021.When Messi left Barcelona, I cried like a child.For an entire we
  
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• ‘¡Qué Horror!’: Mexico’s World Cup honeymoon is over but is Rafa Márquez really to blame?

  08-10-2026 13:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Israel Reyes reacts in Mexico’s game against Chile. Photograph: Griffin C Hooper/Getty ImagesWhen a new coach ascends to lead Mexico’s national team, fans say he is sitting in “la silla mas caliente” – the hottest seat in town; one that can also burn.Usually the coach arrives with a new idea, a new vocabulary, a new promise. For a while, everyone agrees that something has changed. Then comes the first bad night. The mood changes. The new idea becomes a failed experi
  
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• Former Manchester United keeper De Gea’s Fiorentina future uncertain despite return to form

  08-10-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester United keeper De Gea’s Fiorentina future uncertain despite return to formDavid De Gea’s future at Fiorentina remains uncertain despite his return to form, with his salary a key factor in the club’s thinking.According to Corriere dello Sport, via FirenzeViola, the former Manchester United goalkeeper has rediscovered his best level after a difficult start to the season, producing decisive displays against Pisa and Napoli, and he is set to start again at Genoa on
  
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• FEATURE | Mezian Mesloub – Lens’ star in the making

  08-10-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Mezian Mesloub – Lens’ star in the makingRC Lens are no strangers to departures. And this summer was no exception, as they let Mamadou Sangaré, Adrien Thomasson, Malang Sarr, Wesley Saïd, and Allan Saint-Maximin leave their Coupe de France-winning squad. However, amid the wave of big-name exits, there was one player they were desperate to hold on to. A player who had experienced just 11 minutes of first-team football and had yet to sign a professional contract.
  
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• Liverpool and Manchester City drove each other to new heights – their Premier League rivalry does not need rewriting

  08-10-2026 13:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It had seemed a triumphant farewell for Pep Guardiola at the place which became his personal house of horrors. His final trip to Anfield brought a first win in front of the crowd that tended to taunt him. One of the abiding images of his decade-long stay at Manchester City came away at Liverpool, Guardiola waving two fingers in the air, shouting “twice” about the penalty appeals his side saw rejected in 2019.Seven years on, some would say there have been greater injustices in the Pre
  
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• Key Barcelona superstar fit to start against Getafe after latest training update

  08-10-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key Barcelona superstar fit to start against Getafe after latest training updateBarcelona have received a major boost ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Getafe, with Joan Garcia now fit and training with the team after spending almost three weeks on the sidelines.According to an update from Alex Pintanel, the goalkeeper has completed key parts of training both yesterday and today. Hence, after coming through the latest session without problems, Garcia is now in line to return to Hansi F
  
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• New Eckert deal should be 'high on agenda' - Beattie

  08-10-2026 13:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Southampton striker James Beattie believes a new contract for head coach Tonda Eckert should be "high on the agenda" for the club's hierarchy. Eckert was handed a suspended six-week ban on Wednesday by a Football Association (FA) independent regulatory commission, and fined £28,000 for his role in the Spygate scandal, meaning he is free to continue as Saints' head coach.Beattie, who scored 76 goals in 235 appearances for the club, is hopeful that with the uncertainty now removed aro
  
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• Gary Lineker calls on Man City to ‘own it’ and accept punishment after guilty verdict

  08-10-2026 13:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Lineker has called on Manchester City to “own” and “accept whatever punishment” they are given for the “good of the game”.City have been accused of breaking financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18. An independent commission concluded that more than £830m of owner funding was used to inflate revenues and enable the club to comply with Premier League and Uefa regulations through a series of “sham” arrangements. The club have protested
  
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• Ex-West Brom and Scotland forward Phillips retires

  08-10-2026 13:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former West Bromwich Albion and Scotland forward Matt Phillips has announced his retirement from professional football.The 35-year-old made 238 league appearances for the Baggies, scoring 28 goals during an eight-year stay at The Hawthorns which included three seasons in the Premier League.Phillips started his career with Wycombe Wanderers before joining Blackpool and then QPR in 2013. He cost Albion £5.5m in 2016.He made his Scotland debut in a 5-1 friendly win over the USA
  
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• Euro giants want Liverpool legend, Andoni Iraola must make a decision

  08-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Euro giants want Liverpool legend, Andoni Iraola must make a decisionAndoni Iraola has got off to a decent start since being appointed as Liverpool's manager. The Spaniard took over from Arne Slot after the Dutchman failed to meet expectations in the 2025-26 season.During the 2026-27 summer transfer window, Iraola and Richard Hughes welcomed over £150 million worth of players through the Anfield doors and, while most have met expectations, some have failed to do so.However, this hasn't sto
  
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• Arsenal suffer more injuries during international break than any other Premier League side

  08-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal suffer more injuries during international break than any other Premier League side16 Arsenal players featured internationally, but the break once again proved unusually costly compared with the rest of the division.Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesAccording to The Times, Arsenal suffered more injuries on international duty than any other Premier League club during the extended break, with six players picking up or carrying problems while away from north London.16 Arsenal players featured
  
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• Andoni Iraola sweating over fitness of key Liverpool duo ahead of Man City clash

  08-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has cast doubt on the chances of Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo being fit to face Manchester City this weekend.The pair both returned home early from international duty with Sweden and the Netherlands with thigh and ankle problems respectively.Having inherited Hugo Ekitike’s long-term Achilles injury, Iraola could be without his two senior forwards for Sunday’s highly-anticipated clash, City’s first match since an independent commission found t
  
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• Amorim reveals the Manchester United lesson he has brought to Milan

  08-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim reveals the Manchester United lesson he has brought to MilanRuben Amorim says his time at Manchester United taught him how much weight every decision carries at a global club, and he believes his whole career has been leading him to Milan.With quotes via MilanNews24, the Portuguese coach was speaking to DAZN as the Rossoneri prepare to resume their Serie A campaign at Sassuolo. Nine matches in under a month lie ahead, three of them in the Europa League.Amorim took over in the summer after
  
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• Roma ponder Gittens on loan in January, Kvernadze in June

  08-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma ponder Gittens on loan in January, Kvernadze in JuneThe ankle injury, sustained in the Under-21s, doesn’t seem to be a concern. But Jamie Gittens’s starting spot with Chelsea remains a pipe dream, given that he’s played just 55 minutes in the cup competition so far without ever appearing in the Premier League. His entourage has already asked the London club for clarification, seriously considering a January transfer. Last summer, Roma made a strong attempt to complete
  
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• Scott McTominay returns to Napoli training after heart procedure

  08-10-2026 12:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott McTominay has returned to training with Napoli for the first time since undergoing a heart procedure last month.The Scotland international, 29, received corrective ablation treatment in the Spire Manchester Hospital after being diagnosed with a mild, benign arrhythmia in September.The procedure was declared a success, with the midfielder prescribed a period of rest before rejoining the Serie A side. He had previously taken to Instagram to tell fans “See you soon Napoli, I won’t
  
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• Real Madrid rule out January exit for forgotten Real Madrid forward – Romano

  08-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid rule out January exit for forgotten Real Madrid forward – RomanoReal Madrid have made their position on Rodrygo’s future clear, with the club closing the door on a January departure as the Brazilian continues his recovery from a serious knee injury.According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have informed the forward’s representatives that they will not consider loan proposals when the winter transfer window opens. The priority at this stage is now getting Rodryg
  
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• Barcelona captain continues to train separately from the squad ahead of Getafe clash

  08-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain continues to train separately from the squad ahead of Getafe clashEven as FC Barcelona ramp up their preparations for Saturday’s La Liga clash, there was no change in Raphinha’s situation during their penultimate training session before the return to action following the latest international break.Indeed, according to SPORT, the Brazilian remained in the gym and once again trained separately from the rest of the squad. He did not take part in Thursday’s group
  
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• Arsenal ready to make January push to finally wrap up dream signing

  08-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal ready to make January push to finally wrap up dream signingArsenal Revive Julian Alvarez Pursuit as Barcelona Doubt Opens January WindowArsenal are back in the frame for Julian Alvarez and, this time, there appears to be a more realistic opening. According to TeamTalk, the Gunners are preparing to revisit a move for the Atletico Madrid forward in January, with the landscape around the player shifting in a way that could materially strengthen their position.The key development is straight
  
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• Mourinho: “I gave my all to Roma and I was repaid with love.”

  08-10-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho: “I gave my all to Roma and I was repaid with love.”José Mourinho hasn’t forgotten Roma and its fans. The Special One gave a long interview to Il Corriere dello Sport and revisited his experience in the capital, which led him to win a Conference League title and play in the Europa League final, which he ultimately lost on penalties to Sevilla. On Wednesday, October 14th, at 9:00 PM, the Portuguese coach will return to the stadium that gave him so much love for t
  
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• Gary Lineker backs ‘deserving’ Harry Kane to win the Ballon d’Or

  08-10-2026 12:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A “deserving” Harry Kane has been backed by Gary Lineker to win the Ballon d’Or after he hailed the England captain as “phenomenal”.Kane matched Peter Shilton’s 125-cap England record against Czech Republic and scored twice in a 3-0 Nations League win at Wembley.Kane’s international tally now stands at 91, and he has struck eight times in as many appearances for England and Bayern Munich so far this season.It comes after the former Tottenham striker scor
  
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• Soule eyeing starting role in Como showdown

  08-10-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Soule eyeing starting role in Como showdownRoma is approaching their match against Como, scheduled for Sunday, October 11th, at 12:30 PM at the Sinigaglia Stadium. After the international break, Gian Piero Gasperini can finally count on an almost full squad to prepare for the trip to Fabregas’s side. Balerdi, Soulé, and Castro will return to the capital today after their international commitments. The three players will be the last Giallorossi players to return from international du
  
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• Ella Toone handed late England call-up for World Cup play-off after Sarina Wiegman snub

  08-10-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone has been called up to the England squad for their forthcoming World Cup play-off games with Greece.The 27-year-old was originally left out of Sarina Wiegman’s 23-player squad which was announced last week but will now join up with the group following a minor injury to Lucy Bronze.Toone was omitted alongside fellow England regular Chloe Kelly and Wiegman later stated she “expected more” from the pair.Speaking at St George’s Park at t
  
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• How Brighton attract and develop the best young players ahead of their rivals

  08-10-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton & Hove Albion sit third in the Premier League, with one of the highest-scoring teams in Europe.To the uninitiated it might seem logical that the Seagulls must have spent big, investing in players ready for the first team. Yet Brighton are, along with Everton, one of only two clubs to record a profit in transfer spending over the past five years.It is a team full of young players, testament to the club's data-led recruitment and development strategy.But how do they do it?"We have a r
  
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• 'Nothing impossible' as NI begin long road to Brazil

  08-10-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland begin their World Cup play-off journey with a two-legged tie against Portugal [Getty Images]A World Cup staged in Brazil is the stuff of dreams for any footballer and the chance to experience that is on offer for Northern Ireland as they begin their play-off journey against Portugal with hope of securing a spot at next year's tournament.It will be a difficult ask for Michael McArdle's side, which has been hit by a spate of injuries and features five new faces, but there is a qui
  
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• New Arsenal signing withdraws from international duty with ‘knee problems’

  08-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Arsenal signing withdraws from international duty with ‘knee problems’Selina Cerci has withdrawn from the Germany squad with a knee problem, providing a possible explanation for her limited involvement since joining Arsenal, and adding to the Gunners’ ever-growing injury list.Photo by Sarah Ray-Gain/Getty ImagesSelina Cerci has withdrawn from the Germany squad with “knee problems”, raising the possibility that the injury is behind her limited involvement since j
  
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• Pick of the stats: Sheffield United v Lincoln City

  08-10-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Wilder will seek to avoid unwanted history as his Sheffield United side welcome Lincoln City to Bramall Lane on Saturday (15:00 BST).The Blades have won two of their opening eight Championship games to sit 18th, just four points above the relegation zone.Newly-promoted Lincoln are two points and six places better off and could climb into the top-six with a win, coupled with favourable results elsewhere.This is the first league meeting between Sheffield United and Lincoln City since the 198
  
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• Real Madrid youngster ‘says yes’ to January AC Milan loan; final decision up to club

  08-10-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youngster ‘says yes’ to January AC Milan loan; final decision up to clubIn a major development, Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Endrick has given AC Milan an initial indication that he would be open to joining the Italian club on loan in January. The winter transfer window is still some way off and plenty could change before Christmas, but the Brazilian has made it clear that the Rossoneri would be among his preferred destinations if he is allowed to leav
  
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• Juventus team news: Alajbegovic back in training, Conceição and González latest

  08-10-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus team news: Alajbegovic back in training, Conceição and González latestKerim Alajbegovic is expected to be available for Juventus’ trip to Cagliari after returning from international duty with only a minor problem.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Bosnian forward missed his country’s final Nations League match against Poland with a physical issue and had further checks on Wednesday. He trained alone on Thursday morning, but the medical staff are not worri
  
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