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• Everton’s Defensive Record Praised By Alan Smith: Can Moyes Solve Their Goal Problem?

  04-10-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton’s Defensive Record Praised By Alan Smith: Can Moyes Solve Their Goal Problem?Everton have given their fans plenty of reasons for optimism after reaching the October international break unbeaten in seven matches across all competitions. David Moyes has established a disciplined side, and former England striker Alan Smith believes the manager deserves considerable recognition for that progress.Alan Smith highlights Moyes’ defensive work at EvertonSpeaking to the Liverpool Echo,
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder uses the international break as a ‘pre-season’ to regain fitness and rhythm

  05-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder uses the international break as a ‘pre-season’ to regain fitness and rhythmAccording to AS, Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has fully capitalised on the extended international break to regain his fitness and rhythm.The French midfielder has been using the past two weeks to have the ‘pre-season’ he did not get during the summer with an injury.There is still a third week to come, the one that is beginning now, and it will be the week when h
  
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• Ligue 1 star seeking Premier League move after Everton snub

  05-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 star seeking Premier League move after Everton snubFolarin Balogun leaves Everton questions unanswered after collapsed transferFolarin Balogun has finally addressed the failed Everton move that threatened to become one of the more awkward stories of the summer window, and his comments will only keep the Premier League transfer conversation alive.As credited to Talksport, the Monaco forward has admitted that a future move back to England remains firmly on the table after his proposed &pou
  
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• Port Vale appoint Moore as sporting director

  05-10-2026 11:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Micky Moore will take responsibility for Vale's recruitment, scouting, player development "and the wider football department" [Getty Images]Port Vale have announced the appointment of Micky Moore as sporting director. Moore was previously director of football at fellow League Two side Shrewsbury Town, but left last summer following two-and-a-half years in the role.Vale - who were relegated from League One last season - are currently 23rd in the fourth tier, with Jon Brady's side having taken onl
  
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• Liverpool star targeted by multiple Serie A clubs

  05-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star targeted by multiple Serie A clubsFederico Chiesa transfer latest as Liverpool weigh January decisionFederico Chiesa’s Liverpool future is coming under increasing scrutiny, with fresh reporting from Sport Witness indicating that a return to Italy is gathering momentum ahead of the January window. The 28-year-old has endured a difficult period at Anfield and, as things stand, there is little to suggest a change in direction is close.Chiesa arrived from Juventus in 2024 with g
  
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• Conte drops future hint: ‘I’d like to go to one of these clubs’

  05-10-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conte drops future hint: ‘I’d like to go to one of these clubs’Antonio Conte admits he’d like to go to a club that has ‘somewhat lost sight of their history,’ clubs ‘where there’s pressure, where, ultimately, you know full well that you’re not going there just to take part.’Former Napoli, Inter and Juventus coach Conte spoke about his future during an interview with The Athletic.Conte left Napoli last summer, walking out after a two-yea
  
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• Mariona Caldentey replaced in Spain squad after hamstring injury that ‘doesn’t look good’

  05-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mariona Caldentey replaced in Spain squad after hamstring injury that ‘doesn’t look good’Mariona Caldentey has been replaced in the Spain squad after suffering a hamstring injury during Arsenal Women’s defeat at Manchester City.Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesMariona Caldentey has been replaced in the Spain squad after suffering a hamstring injury during Arsenal Women’s 4-2 defeat at Manchester City, with the initial assessment from Renée Slegers that the p
  
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• Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi on track for October return

  05-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi on track for October returnAFC Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi (20) is on track to make a return from injury later this month, as per a report from L’Équipe.Having suffered a foot injury and undergone surgery at the end of July, the former FC Lorient player is now aiming to return to competitive action on 25th October, when the Cherries travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.Whilst no risks will be taken with his recovery, Kroupi
  
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• England confirm double injury blow as duo withdraw before Czech Republic clash

  05-10-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ezri Konsa and Alex Scott have withdrawn from the England squad ahead of their Nations League clash with Czech Republic due to injury.The Arsenal defender and Bournemouth midfielder both started in Saturday’s 7-0 demolition of Croatia but will play no further part as the extended international break enters its final week.England confirmed the pair have returned to their respective clubs for further assessment. No players have been brought into the fold to replace them.The double blow acts
  
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• Pellegrini ready to start in Como showdown

  05-10-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pellegrini ready to start in Como showdownGian Piero Gasperini has recovered Lorenzo Pellegrini. The Giallorossi number 7 has had the opportunity to finally overcome the effects of his injury and improve his fitness during the break. The Giallorossi midfielder will be an important piece in the Grugliasco coach’s team, often competing for a starting spot with Mora and Soulé. Dybala and Malen, when fit, are guaranteed a spot in attack. For Sunday’s match away to Como, the race f
  
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• 📸 Messi joins up with Argentina: celebrations start early

  05-10-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Messi joins up with Argentina: celebrations start earlyLionel Messi will put on the Argentina national team shirt one last time. In the early hours of Wednesday (kick-off at 1 a.m. German time), the farewell match against Benin will take place. La Pulga has now arrived at the national team camp.As images on 'X' also show, there will be a big barbecue for the Argentine superstar’s farewell. The preparations have already been made.Messi, meanwhile, arrived at the national team in h
  
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• Why Inacio remains eligible for Brazil despite a possible Italy appearance

  05-10-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Inacio remains eligible for Brazil despite a possible Italy appearanceSamuele Inacio is in Italy’s 23-man squad list for tonight’s game against Turkiye, and if he features, he will move a step closer to tying his international future to the Azzurri rather than Brazil.Borussia Dortmund talent has been included in Italy’s matchday squad for tonight’s Nations League game against Turkiye.FIFA rules for switching national teams: what happens with Italy and Inacio?LONDON, E
  
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• Arsenal England international withdraws after being ruled out of Czechia clash

  05-10-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal England international withdraws after being ruled out of Czechia clashArsenal defender Ezri Konsa has withdrawn from the England camp ahead of their final game of the September-October international break.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesEngland have confirmed that Ezri Konsa has been ruled out of Tuesday’s Nations League match against Czechia, and he’s returned to Arsenal for further assessment.There have been injury concerns over Konsa throughout the international br
  
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• Morrison talked of Collyer move as early as March

  05-10-2026 11:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Bromwich Albion summer signing Toby Collyer has confirmed that boss James Morrison spoke about his intention to bring him back to the club months before the transfer window opened.The 22-year-old midfielder joined the Baggies on loan last season, only for an injury to cut his time with the club short, and he was subsequently loaned out to Hull City in January.He returned to the Hawthorns as an unused substitute for the Tigers in March, and Morrison took the opportunity to talk to him briefl
  
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• Five Premier League heavyweights monitoring Barcelona defender – report

  05-10-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five Premier League heavyweights monitoring Barcelona defender – reportJules Kounde’s current situation at Barcelona has not gone unnoticed in England. Indeed, according to SPORT, the French defender’s reduced role at the start of the season has once again attracted interest from several of the Premier League’s biggest clubs, who are closely monitoring any developments surrounding the France international.Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool
  
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• Werder's injury worries mount, keeper cuts short international duty

  05-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder's injury worries mount, keeper cuts short international dutyFor Werder Bremen, this international break could hardly have gone any worse. First came a crushing 7-0 defeat in a friendly at Twente Enschede, and now injury concerns are mounting as well.While Felix Agu had to be substituted due to muscular problems, another Bremen player was struck down during international duty. Goalkeeper Karl Hein left the Estonian national team camp early with an injury and is now set to be examined in Br
  
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• Werder's injury worries grow! Keeper cuts short international trip

  05-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder's injury worries grow! Keeper cuts short international tripFor Werder Bremen, this international break could hardly have gone any worse. First came a crushing 7-0 defeat in a friendly at Twente Enschede, and now injury concerns are mounting as well.While Felix Agu had to be substituted due to muscular problems, another Bremen player was hit during the international trip. Goalkeeper Karl Hein left the Estonian national team camp early with an injury and is now set to be examined in Bremen.
  
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• Birch shows 'huge potential' in first EFL start

  05-10-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  George Birch had an impressive full debut in the EFL against Rotherham United [Shutterstock]Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says winger George Birch could be the next star player to come out of the club's academy. The 20-year-old made his first league start for the Grecians on Saturday and set up Anthony Scully's goal in the 1-0 win over Rotherham United.Birch announced himself in senior football in January with a spectacular strike in Exeter's FA Cup third round loss at Manchester City.And this
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur return seems unlikely for striker

  05-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur return seems unlikely for strikerTroy Parrott, Tottenham Regret and Real Betis’ Firm Response to Transfer TalkThere are few things football does better than remorse. A player leaves, a few years pass, form catches fire elsewhere, and suddenly supporters begin to ask how on earth their club let him go. Troy Parrott has become the latest figure to stir that familiar emotion around Tottenham, with one dazzling goal for the Republic of Ireland thrusting him back into the spot
  
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• Serie A giants set sights on Liverpool star

  05-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A giants set sights on Liverpool starGiovanni Leoni, Juventus Interest and Liverpool’s Real Decision AheadJuventus circling Giovanni Leoni makes sense. Young, Italian, highly rated, and currently sitting in that sweet spot where potential still outweighs evidence. That is usually where big clubs start sniffing around, especially one trying to repackage itself around a more recognisable domestic identity.According to the Liverpool Echo, Juventus have looked at Leoni as part of that wi
  
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• Jürgen Klopp’s verdict on first international break: “Plenty is missing, but certainly not talent.”

  05-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp’s verdict on first international break: “Plenty is missing, but certainly not talent.”Jürgen Klopp refused to allow Germany’s failure to beat Greece on Sunday evening to overshadow what he viewed as a significant step forward for his national team.Germany were held to a 0-0 draw in Thessaloniki despite dominating large stretches of the contest, particularly during an excellent first half in which Jonathan Burkardt also saw a potential opening goal d
  
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• Report: Bournemouth set mammoth €80 million asking price for Real Madrid midfield target

  05-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Bournemouth set mammoth €80 million asking price for Real Madrid midfield targetReal Madrid have been handed a clear indication of what it would take to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the Premier League club valuing the England international at around €80 million, according to Bernabeu Digital.Real Madrid have been monitoring the midfield market, and Scott has emerged as one of the names being considered for a potential move in 2027, although no offer has been mad
  
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• England name Rugby League World Cup squad as Brian McDermott makes big Mikey Lewis call

  05-10-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikey Lewis has been included in England’s 23-man squad for this month’s Rugby League World Cup in Australia, despite experiencing a frustrating conclusion to the Super League season.Hull KR’s former Man of Steel suffered fitness and disciplinary troubles towards the end of the campaign, which saw defending champions Rovers eliminated in the first round of the play-offs.However, Lewis was selected over rival half-back Jake Connor by new head coach Brian McDermott, leaving long-
  
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• 'Bolton refusing to play by the rules'

  05-10-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Shutterstock]So far, so good for Wanderers. As we await the return of league action, begrudgingly enduring the three games of the international break, it feels appropriate to offer an early assessment. I don't think we could have asked for much more than being three points off the play-offs, especially as we started the season with a squad that was arguably weaker than the one that triumphed at Wembley.The theme of our eight games so far has been a total disregard for what some might call
  
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• 🔝 Germany's goalkeeper of the future? Urbig even eclipses Neuer

  05-10-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝 Germany's goalkeeper of the future? Urbig even eclipses NeuerJonas Urbig was in goal for the German national team both against Serbia and yesterday in Greece. Jürgen Klopp opted against rotating goalkeepers again.The Bayern keeper made a number of impressive saves, and in the end he not only kept a clean sheet against Serbia, but also against the Greeks. Since 1977, he is only the second Germany goalkeeper to achieve that in his first two international matches. According to the da
  
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• Mancini names Italy squad list for Turkiye clash: Seven omitted, Inacio in

  05-10-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini names Italy squad list for Turkiye clash: Seven omitted, Inacio inSamuele Inacio has been included in the Italy squad list for tonight’s match against Turkiye, but seven others, including Samuele Ricci and Daniele Ghilardi, have been left out.Italy coach Roberto Mancini has picked his 23-man squad list for tonight’s Nations League game against Turkiye in Bologna.DORTMUND, GERMANY – AUGUST 22: Samuele Inácio of Borussia Dortmund in action during the Franz Beckenba
  
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• Scott out of England squad and faces lay-off

  05-10-2026 10:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has withdrawn from the England squad to face the Czech Republic on Tuesday with a thigh injury.Scott is set to be out for six to eight weeks with the quadriceps issue.Scott was excellent on his full debut as England defeated Croatia 7-0 in the Nations League on Saturday.He felt the issue prior to the match, but played 70 minutes in central midfield alongside Elliot Anderson before being substituted.Bournemouth are due to play nine games between 10 October and 8
  
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• France manager Zinédine Zidane defends under-fire Ousmane Dembélé

  05-10-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France manager Zinédine Zidane defends under-fire Ousmane DembéléComing into this international break, there was a lot of noise surrounding Ousmane Dembélé. The Ballon d’Or winner’s relationship with Kylian Mbappé has reportedly turned a little “frosty” amid a Cold War played out through the media, as Mbappé lobbies to win this year’s edition of the Ballon d’Or. Dembélé hit back at Mbappé&rs
  
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• Real Madrid considering paying €60 million release clause for former target as defensive woes mount

  05-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid considering paying €60 million release clause for former target as defensive woes mountReal Madrid are considering a move for Real Sociedad centre-back Jon Martin as Jose Mourinho looks for further defensive reinforcements, according to Bernabeu Digital.The 20-year-old defender has emerged as an important figure at Real Sociedad after breaking through last season and establishing himself in the first-team setup. His performances have kept him on Real Madrid’s radar af
  
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• National team manager faces criticism over Barcelona youngster’s limited role

  05-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National team manager faces criticism over Barcelona youngster’s limited roleHamza Abdelkarim is once again at the centre of attention in Egypt. The young Barcelona striker, one of the country’s biggest football prospects, is seeing his role with the senior national team develop much more slowly than expected. The situation is already beginning to draw criticism towards Hossam Hassan, the Egypt manager.The controversy increased after the friendly against South Africa, which Egypt los
  
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