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• Everton Tipped To Reject £0 Striker Move As January Plan Emerges: Right Decision?

  20-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Tipped To Reject £0 Striker Move As January Plan Emerges: Right Decision?Everton have decided against signing a free-agent striker before January, despite David Moyes having just one recognised senior centre-forward available. Football Insider says that the club will wait for the winter window rather than add a short-term option.Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider he would be surprised if Everton signed Martial. Brown questioned whether the 30-year
  
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• 🚨 Lucky break for Germany: why the Dutch goal was ruled out

  24-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Lucky break for Germany: why the Dutch goal was ruled outThe classic clash between Germany and the Netherlands got off to an immediate controversial start. After just 13 minutes, Oranje were already celebrating. Of all people, Klopp’s former Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk headed home from a corner to make it 1–0.But the home side’s joy did not last long. After a VAR review, the refereeing team ruled a foul on Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen.Before t
  
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• Club legend's son lined up to replace Jeremie Frimpong

  24-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club legend's son lined up to replace Jeremie FrimpongAn exciting player is being lined up to replace Jeremie Frimpong at Liverpool. Things just haven't really worked out for the Dutchman at Anfield. The truth is Frimpong was given an unfair job.Replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold was never going to be simple. Replacing him when you aren't even really a right-back but more of a wing-back instead was going to be near impossible.It's now two successive managers in a row who have decided to not make F
  
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• How PSG's Ballon d'Or duo are pushing each other on

  24-09-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Ballon d'Or is celebrating its 70th anniversary and the winner will be announced at a ceremony in London on 26 October [Getty Images]Paris St-Germain won almost all before them last season, so it's no surprise the team's best are up for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.The French and European champions have 10 players shortlisted for the greatest individual prize in football, which will be awarded at a ceremony in London on 26 October.While there can only be one winner, team-mates Ousmane Dembele and Kh
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Urged To Move In For This Sunderland Striker: Decent Choice For De Zerbi?

  24-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Urged To Move In For This Sunderland Striker: Decent Choice For De Zerbi?In a recent interview with Football Insider, former scout Bryan King claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have been urged to move in for Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey. King said,“He’s had a good school, really. He was at Ajax, then he went to Leipzig, then he went back to Ajax.“Last season he was top scorer for Sunderland with seven goals, and certainly the way he finished against Man City,
  
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• Barcelona director happy to see Mourinho back at Real Madrid: ‘One of the best coaches in history’

  24-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona director happy to see Mourinho back at Real Madrid: ‘One of the best coaches in history’During his appearance at the Portugal Football Summit, organised by the Portuguese Football Federation, FC Barcelona sporting director Deco hailed Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho as ‘one of the best coaches in history’.The 49-year-old former midfielder played under Mourinho at FC Porto, making over 100 appearances and winning several trophies, including the UEFA Cup and the
  
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• Empty stadium 'not something we've focused on' - O'Neill

  24-09-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes the near-empty stadium in Friday's Nations League game will impact hosts Georgia more than his own side.The game will be played behind closed doors after the Georgian FA were hit with sanctions after multiple breaches of Uefa regulations and crowd disorder from a game against Armenia last year.Around 60 Northern Ireland fans will be in attendance, as well as a number of local school children who have been allowed to enter the ground."I's not some
  
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• Liverpool receive green light to wrap up huge midfield signing

  24-09-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive green light to wrap up huge midfield signingLamine Camara to Liverpool: Why January Looks Increasingly Significant for Andoni Iraola’s Midfield PlansLiverpool’s early weeks under Andoni Iraola have brought encouragement, with results steady across multiple fronts and the team still unbeaten in all competitions. There is, however, a growing sense that the January window could become important, particularly in midfield, where depth, profile and balance all look set to
  
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• Wayne Rooney names which two clubs he would like to manage next

  24-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wayne Rooney names which two clubs he would like to manage nextWayne Rooney Says Everton or Manchester United Are His Only Routes Back Into ManagementWayne Rooney has done four management jobs, and by his own admission that may be enough. The former England captain says he doubts he will return to the dugout, with only Everton or Manchester United carrying enough pull to change his mind.Rooney has been out of coaching since leaving Plymouth Argyle on New Year’s Eve in 2024. That spell ende
  
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• Mancini: ‘We hope Tresoldi will feel 51 per cent Italian’ next summer

  24-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘We hope Tresoldi will feel 51 per cent Italian’ next summerRoberto Mancini confirms Nicolò Tresoldi will not make a decision on international football until June 2027. ‘Hopefully by then he’ll feel 51 per cent Italian and 49 per cent German.’The talent turned 22 last month and is therefore still eligible for the European Under-21 Championship, scheduled for June 2027.BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY – MARCH 27: Nicolo Tresoldi of Germany celebrates scori
  
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• ⚠️Bad news for Germany: Musiala ruled out at the last minute

  24-09-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️Bad news for Germany: Musiala ruled out at the last minuteThe Germany national team suffered a last-minute setback ahead of its classic clash against the Netherlands, marked by Jürgen Klopp’s long-awaited official debut on the German bench.
  Thigh issueTalented forward Jamal Musiala was ruled out in the short term after experiencing discomfort in his thigh. The national team’s medical staff confirmed that the Bayern Munich player will undergo further tests in the c
  
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• Bundesliga Tactics Check | RasenBallSport Leipzig

  24-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga Tactics Check | RasenBallSport LeipzigFour Bundesliga fixtures into the Martín Demichelis era, RB Leipzig have already found an impressively efficient way of making the author look both prescient and foolish at the same time. We’ll call it a draw. Those who read our 2026/27 RB Leipzig pre-season primer will recall that Demichelis’ new 4-3-3 produced some genuinely exciting football over the summer. The problem concerned sustaining it. Leipzig’s excel
  
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• Barcelona director Deco talks Raphinha, Rodri, Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus, Lewandowski, Mourinho

  24-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona director Deco talks Raphinha, Rodri, Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus, Lewandowski, MourinhoSpeaking to the media at the Portugal Football Summit, FC Barcelona sporting director Deco addressed several important topics related to the club.The former Portugal international was the architect of what turned out to be a very successful summer transfer window for the Blaugrana.And Deco discussed in detail about Barça’s planning and strategies that led to them signing the players that they
  
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• Donnarumma: ‘I’m happy Mancini back for Italy, not easy in Manchester’

  24-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donnarumma: ‘I’m happy Mancini back for Italy, not easy in Manchester’Gianluigi Donnarumma explains his message welcoming the return of Italy coach Roberto Mancini and looks forward to a Manchester Derby with Senne Lammens of Belgium. ‘I am happy.’It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Friday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The Nations League Group A is completed by France and Vincenzo Montella’s Turkiye.UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Gianluigi Donnaru
  
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• England vs Spain: Tuchel looks to banish Argentina ghosts against World champions

  24-09-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England vs Spain: Tuchel looks to banish Argentina ghosts against World championsEngland face Spain in their opening 2026/27 Nations League match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.The Three Lions finished third in the 2026 World Cup, but manager Thomas Tuchel faced criticism over his game management during the semi-final defeat to Argentina.Tuchel now has the chance to silence his critics with a strong performance against Spain.The former Chelsea manager has been dealt a tough hand ahead of the fix
  
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• Chris Richards is Zavier Gozo's neighbor at Crystal Palace and now his guide through a first USMNT camp

  24-09-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — The first U.S. training camp of a new World Cup cycle has been a lot like the first day of school. Pupils are getting to know one another, awkward newcomers introducing themselves to the cool kids they've looked up to and instructors setting boundaries and outlining course work.As the four-year odyssey to the 2030 World Cup commences, young and not-old-but-older players are forming bonds.Chris Richards, the 26-year-old Alabaman who anchored this summer's defensive campa
  
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• Banned: Brilliant star striker Liverpool want to sign slapped with punishment

  24-09-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Banned: Brilliant star striker Liverpool want to sign slapped with punishmentOne of Liverpool's top current targets has been slapped with a ban. Here are the details.Liverpool are in the market for a new forward - even if they do currently have both Alexander Isak and Hugo Ektiké on the books. But a versatile forward who could play in any of the front four positions and offer a true goal threat would be a significant boost to the team.The Reds do have such a player in mind. They're curren
  
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• Zidane issues Mbappe fitness update, praises Arda Guler ahead of Turkiye vs France: ‘A very great player’

  24-09-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zidane issues Mbappe fitness update, praises Arda Guler ahead of Turkiye vs France: ‘A very great player’Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane is back in management and is set to take charge of his first match with the France national team tomorrow night.Having replaced Didier Deschamps as the Les Bleus head coach, Zidane will manage his first game tomorrow against Turkiye in the UEFA Nations League.Ahead of the match at the Kocaeli Stadium in Izmit, the former Real Madrid player and co
  
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• Liverpool star’s future remains uncertain with contract talks on hold

  24-09-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star’s future remains uncertain with contract talks on holdAlisson Becker Contract Latest as Liverpool Weigh Future Goalkeeper PlanLiverpool are taking a calm and deliberate approach over the future of Alisson Becker, with TeamTalk reporting that no formal contract discussions are currently underway and that talks are unlikely to begin until later in the year.The situation is significant. Alisson, who turns 34 next month, is now in the final season of his deal after Liverpool tri
  
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• Deco confirms Barcelona explored summer move for Inter Milan superstar: ‘He was a player we liked’

  24-09-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco confirms Barcelona explored summer move for Inter Milan superstar: ‘He was a player we liked’Speaking to the media at the annual Portugal Football Summit, FC Barcelona sporting director Deco revealed that the club explored the possibility of signing Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan in the summer.The Blaugrana were intent on roping in a new centre-forward after having parted ways with both Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.Julian Alvarez was the priority target for the La Lig
  
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• Worthing sign Truro forward Johnson-Fisher

  24-09-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Worthing have signed forward Dominic Johnson-Fisher from Truro City for an undisclosed fee.The 23-year-old broke into the Truro first team in 2023-24 and has scored 10 goals in 93 appearances for the club in all competitions. Johnson-Fisher helped Truro win promotion to the National League in the 2024-25 campaign before they were immediately relegated back to National League South last season.Worthing are 11th in the National League, one point outside the play-off spots, and host Halifax Town in
  
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• Liverpool given major boost for keeping 'sensation' at Anfield

  24-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given major boost for keeping 'sensation' at AnfieldLiverpool have a lot of decisions to make over the next few months. At the moment, things seem to be going fairly well in L4 with the Reds still unbeaten across all competitions.Obviously, we're still early into the 2026-27 season so there is definitely time for things to change but, for now, fans don't really have all that many complaints.It's clearly going to take some time for Liverpool's first-team squad to get fully adjusted to A
  
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• Arsenal set priority signing for 2027 transfer windows

  24-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal set priority signing for 2027 transfer windowsArsenal are looking to sign a striker as a priority for the coming transfer windows, with Eli Junior Kroupi among the options being considered.Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal are looking at a striker as their next priority signing, confirming that AFC Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi has been on the Gunners’ shortlist.Romano adds that FC Barcelona, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain have
  
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• ‘I used to love Nemanja Vidic’: James Garner on his football inspirations and finally getting an England call-up

  24-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Garner is listing the players he admired when he was growing up. They are a fairly typical group for a player of his age: Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes, a trio who won almost 300 England caps and who scored over 700 goals between them. So far, so conventional for a central midfielder in the England squad.But there is a surprise confession. Where others idolised the all-action midfielders or the defining flair player of his generation, Garner’s hero was more of a defensi
  
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• Eric Garcia confident of Champions League success, backs Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘I see him winning it’

  24-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eric Garcia confident of Champions League success, backs Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘I see him winning it’Eric Garcia is a part of the large Barcelona contingent that will be involved with the Spain national team for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches.Speaking ahead of Saturday’s clash against England, the Barcelona defender offered his take on Lamine Yamal’s bid for the Ballon d’Or as well as Barcelona’s Champions League hopes, among other thin
  
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• Mancini: ‘Italy with Esposito and Kean possible, I hope to make right choices’

  24-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Italy with Esposito and Kean possible, I hope to make right choices’Roberto Mancini confirms Francesco Pio Esposito and Moise Kean could start together for Italy against Belgium tomorrow. ‘I hope to make the right choices.’It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Friday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The Nations League Group A is completed by France and Vincenzo Montella’s Turkiye.This is a return to the Nazionale for the coach, who won the EURO 2020
  
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• Liverpool facing another huge contract dilemma with five stars potentially heading for exit

  24-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool facing another huge contract dilemma with five stars potentially heading for exitLiverpool Face Major Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker Contract DecisionsLiverpool’s next sporting director will arrive with plenty in the in tray. Transfers, recruitment strategy and the continuing reshaping of the squad will demand attention, but there is another issue moving steadily towards the top of the agenda.Contracts.Five senior Liverpool players are currently due to become free agents in t
  
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• Premier League keen to resolve EFL funding stalemate

  24-09-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Independent Football Regulator will intervene if the EFL and the Premier League cannot reach an agreement [Getty Images]The Premier League says it wants to reach agreement with the EFL over a new funding deal "as soon as possible".A 10-year offer, that would mean the doubling of solidarity payments to the 72 EFL clubs, was presented to them last week.After years of stalemate over the level of support the Premier League provides to the rest of the football pyramid, England's top-flight clubs
  
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• Journalist: Chelsea keen on surprise move for Premier League striker

  24-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Chelsea keen on surprise move for Premier League strikerChelsea Transfer Interest in Brian Brobbey Remains Live as Xabi Alonso Tracks Sunderland StrikerChelsea are continuing to monitor Brian Brobbey closely, with the Sunderland forward emerging as a name of genuine internal interest ahead of future transfer windows. According to Simon Phillips, the Dutch striker remains on Chelsea’s radar after a summer in which the club reshaped its attacking department.Brobbey, now 24, made
  
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• Gigio Donnarumma on Italy’s WC failure: “Pain is still too great”

  24-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gigio Donnarumma on Italy’s WC failure: “Pain is still too great”Italy take on Belgium for their opening UEFA Nations League game tomorrow in the capital city of Rome. It will be the first time the Azzurri will be featuring in a competitive game since their painful penalty shootout loss to Bosnia in the FIFA World Cup playoff final some months ago.The reaction to that disaster was chaotic and in a way, it needed to be too. Roberto Mancini is back at the helm and Gianluigi Donna
  
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