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• Everything Pep Guardiola said about Manchester City’s 115 charges

  25-09-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A verdict has seemingly been reached in the long-running Manchester City course case with the club reportedly set to be found guilty on nearly all of the 115 charges levied against them.Manchester City have always denied all of the charges that relate to breaching Premier League financial rules, and could yet appeal, but may well face stiff sanctions nearly two years after a hearing into the matter concluded.The alleged breaches related to a period between 2009 and 2018 in which the club became
  
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• 🗞️ Front pages: fierce criticism of Manchester City and the charge

  26-09-2026 08:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Front pages: fierce criticism of Manchester City and the chargeThe first weekend of the season without club football gets underway, and it does so with no shortage of news, especially after the possible sanction facing Manchester City.So let’s take a look at today’s newspaper front pages...MARCAASSPORTMundo DeportivoL'EquipeThe IndependentMirror SportDaily Express SportDaily StarStar SportThe Daily TelegraphThe TimesLa Gazzetta dello SportCorriere dello SportThis ar
  
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• Real Madrid seriously considering bringing back former defender next summer

  26-09-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid seriously considering bringing back former defender next summerReal Madrid are seriously considering bringing Jacobo Ramon back to the Santiago Bernabeu next summer, with the defender’s current situation at Como giving the club an inexpensive route to re-sign him.According to Matteo Moretto (h/t Madrid Xtra), Los Blancos can activate an €8-9 million buy-back option for the centre-back. Notably, the possibility is particularly relevant with Antonio Rudiger’s cont
  
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• Do England have a problem against top-10 teams?

  26-09-2026 08:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The last time England faced Spain was the Euro 2024 final, which Spain won [Getty Images]When England take on Spain in their opening Nations League match on Saturday, it will be tinged with a feeling of 'what could have been' for Three Lions fans.The Wembley match comes three months after England agonisingly missed out on the chance to face La Roja in the World Cup final, having lost to Argentina in the last four.That would have been a repeat of the 2024 Euros final, which England also lost.In f
  
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• Luis Figo chooses Lamine Yamal over Messi and Mbappe in Ballon d’Or challenge

  26-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Figo chooses Lamine Yamal over Messi and Mbappe in Ballon d’Or challengeLuis Figo has backed Lamine Yamal to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, choosing the Barcelona youngster ahead of Lionel Messi in a final that brought together some of the biggest names in world football.The former Barcelona player and 2000 Ballon d’Or winner made his selection during a head-to-head challenge featuring several leading contenders. Yamal ultimately emerged from a field including Mes
  
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• Liverpool need to look at elite midfielder nobody is chasing

  26-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool need to look at elite midfielder nobody is chasingLiverpool’s midfield is crying out for a fresh face, and a January addition will be high on the club’s priority list.After authorising the departure of Curtis Jones this summer without signing a replacement, the recruitment team at Anfield will have identified a long list of potential winter signings.There are several obvious candidates who have been discussed, and some of Europe’s top midfielders are being linked with
  
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• Oblak recalls Scotland's 'beautiful football'

  26-09-2026 08:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Slovenia captain Jan Oblak suggests Scotland already played "beautiful football" even before the appointment of new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli.The Belgian is expected to tweak the visitors' style as he takes charge for the first time since the departure of Steve Clarke in Saturday's Nations League opener in Ljubljana.But 33-year-old Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Oblak was impressed by Gordon Strachan's side as he conceded two goals on Scotland's last visit, albeit a draw meant both sides failed
  
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• Charles brothers 'brilliant' in NI's landmark win

  26-09-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland's Pierce Charles saved a penalty before Shea Charles scored a 99th-minute winner in Georgia [Inpho]It seems even when sibling rivalry reaches the level of international football, older brothers still make a habit of stealing the show.As the clock ticked beyond 97 minutes in Northern Ireland's Nations League B Group 2 opener against Georgia in Tbilisi on Friday, goalkeeper Pierce Charles seemed sure to be the man making the headlines.Quite apart from saving a penalty from Ballon
  
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• Rayan Cherki, Zidane provide updates on Kylian Mbappe’s injury: ‘Not looking good’

  26-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rayan Cherki, Zidane provide updates on Kylian Mbappe’s injury: ‘Not looking good’France kicked off the Zinedine Zidane era with a win over Turkey last night, and who else to score the winning goal but Real Madrid’s goalscoring machine Kylian Mbappe.The World Cup winner started the game as a left-winger with Ousmane Dembele starting at centre-forward, and he scored with a thunderous finish early in the second half to give his side the lead.Immediately after the
  
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• Barcelona homegrown star could reconsider future in January with Man United still interested

  26-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona homegrown star could reconsider future in January with Man United still interestedAlejandro Balde’s future at Barcelona is becoming increasingly uncertain once again, with the left-back facing a decision over his next step if his lack of playing time continues into the winter.The homegrown defender has managed only 12 minutes across Barcelona’s opening eight matches of the season under Hansi Flick. According to Mundo Deportivo, that situation could prompt Balde to reco
  
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• Real Madrid keeping tabs on Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch

  26-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid keeping tabs on Stuttgart defender Finn JeltschReal Madrid are keeping tabs on Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch as they continue to assess young centre-backs who could strengthen their defence in the future, according to AS.The 20-year-old has emerged as one of the Bundesliga’s most promising defenders since joining Stuttgart from Nuremberg in January 2025, despite little noise around him outside Germany.Jeltsch is a fast, front-foot defender who is remarkably strong on the grou
  
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• Brentford keen to extend Kevin Schade’s contract to ward off Liverpool and Arsenal

  26-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford keen to extend Kevin Schade’s contract to ward off Liverpool and ArsenalBrentford have opened initial talks with Kevin Schade over a new long-term contract as they look to fend off interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, according to Sky Sports.The German ace has made an excellent start to the 2026/27 campaign, scoring three goals as the Bees remain unbeaten after their opening five Premier League games and sit fourth in the table.Schade’s form has made him a target for some o
  
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• 🎮 That's just unfair! The world's best team get a new cheat code

  26-09-2026 08:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎮 That's just unfair! The world's best team get a new cheat codeSpain are without any doubt THE dominant football nation of recent years. The Iberians are European champions at U19 level, as well as European and world champions at senior level. After a dry spell between 2012 and 2024, the Spaniards have impressively reclaimed their status as the ultimate powerhouse of the 21st century.Even more impressive is the fact that La Furia Roja pulled off this feat without an absolute top-class s
  
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• Julian Ward must sanction surprise Liverpool transfer for 'world-class' star

  26-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Ward must sanction surprise Liverpool transfer for 'world-class' starThe transfer window may be shut at the moment but, that hasn't stopped Liverpool from being linked with new players. The Anfield outfit have a lot of issues that still need to be resolved among their ranks and, if they don't manage to do that soon, they could end up falling massively behind their title rivals.At the moment, they're unbeaten across all competitions but, with Manchester City actually winning all five of th
  
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• The computer hacker who tried to take down Man City

  26-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [AFP]Mention Rui Pinto's name to Manchester City fans outside Etihad Stadium, and you mostly get blank faces.But while they might not know his name, they are more than familiar with his work.Pinto is the Portuguese computer hacker who tried to bring down City.Through his website Football Leaks, he published a cache of confidential club documents, including internal emails about sponsorship deals and payments.That ultimately led to the Premier League charges for breaching of financial rules and F
  
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• Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe suffers injury on international duty, will return to club for further assessment

  26-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe suffers injury on international duty, will return to club for further assessmentThe international break is just days in, and it has already brought significant misery to Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho’s plans.Ibrahima Konate was the first player to return from international duty to Madrid with reports suggesting a possible ligament injury in his knee. To lose the centre-back so early in the season, needless to say, cripples Los Blancos’ defence.Now, h
  
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• Barcelona star Rodri admits he wants to win the Ballon d’Or again: ‘You think I don’t want it?’

  26-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star Rodri admits he wants to win the Ballon d’Or again: ‘You think I don’t want it?’Rodri has made it clear that he wants to win the Ballon d’Or again, with the Barcelona midfielder openly acknowledging his ambition after a World Cup-winning campaign with Spain.The midfielder was named MVP of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Spain lifted the trophy, adding another major achievement to his individual resume. Yet despite the team-first nature of his comments
  
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• Michael Carrick retains backing of Manchester United dressing room despite poor results

  26-09-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick retains backing of Manchester United dressing room despite poor resultsPressure is already mounting on Manchester United boss Michael Carrick after the club’s poor start to the new season.The Red Devils have won just two of their seven matches across all competitions and currently sit 12th in the Premier League standings.But despite the results, Carrick retains the backing of the United dressing room, per The Sun.The players reportedly accept much of the responsibility for
  
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• Is Slovenia v Scotland on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations League

  26-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland kick off a new era under Sebastien Pocognoli as the Tartan Army face Slovenia in the Nations League. The 39-year-old former Belgium international Pocognoli was a left-field replacement for Steve Clarke, who resigned following Scotland’s group-stage exit form the World Cup. Pocognoli has selected a new-look squad for the Nations League games against Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia, with Scotland returning to League B of the competition. He has promised a more energetic, f
  
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• Is England v Spain on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations League clash

  26-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England return to action for the first time since heartbreak in the World Cup semi-finals and their subsequent victory in the third-place play-off, as they face Spain in the opening fixture of this season’s Nations League.Thomas Tuchel’s men have been given a tough task in their Nations League A3 group opener, against the world and European champions, with this the two sides’ first meeting since the Euro 2024 final - another crushing loss for the Three Lions.Luis de la Fuente h
  
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• Debate over James Rodríguez's starting spot intensifies

  26-09-2026 03:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Debate over James Rodríguez's starting spot intensifiesThe recent clásico between Atlético Nacional and Millonarios sparked debate among fans about the role James Rodríguez should take on in the team.Gradual integration and technical contributionThe midfielder has totaled 108 minutes across three matches, always coming off the bench. Against Millonarios, he played more than half an hour, contributing precision on set pieces and control of possession, although also div
  
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• 💣Bombshell in Argentina: AFA confirms renewal talks with Scaloni

  26-09-2026 03:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣Bombshell in Argentina: AFA confirms renewal talks with ScaloniThe Argentine Football Association has formally begun the process to guarantee the continuation of the senior national team’s coaching cycle.First contacts between Tapia and the coachAFA president Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia has started talks with Lionel Scaloni to extend his tenure at the helm of the Albiceleste. This initial approach aims to lay the groundwork for the contract negotiations and secure the strategist’
  
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• Mbappé ruled out for France, but no serious injury 🇫🇷

  26-09-2026 02:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé ruled out for France, but no serious injury 🇫🇷There is some relief in France and at Real Madrid regarding Mbappé’s condition.The forward will miss the upcoming matches in the current international break, but he did not suffer a more serious injury after being substituted against Turkey this Friday (25).The French Football Federation confirmed that the No. 10 was withdrawn due to an injury to the tendon in his left knee.But he left the stadium walking an
  
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• Mbappé dropped from France squad, but injury not serious 👇🏽

  26-09-2026 02:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé dropped from France squad, but injury not serious 👇🏽There is some relief in France and at Real Madrid regarding Mbappé’s condition.The forward will miss the next matches of the current international break, but he did not suffer a more serious injury after being substituted against Turkey this Friday (25).The French Football Federation confirmed that the No. 10 was withdrawn from the squad due to a tendon injury in his left knee.But he left the stadium w
  
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• 🚨 XIs confirmed: Ortiz rings the changes against Audax Italiano

  26-09-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 XIs confirmed: Ortiz rings the changes against Audax ItalianoJulio Martínez Prádanos National Stadium hosts this Friday, September 25, the second-leg clash between Colo Colo and Audax Italiano in the Copa Chile 2026 round of 16. After the 0-0 draw in the first leg, highlighted by saves from Eduardo Villanueva and Tomás Ahumada, the tie remains completely open.
  Colo Colo manager Fernando Ortiz is preparing two strategic changes: he will give 18-year-old youngster Ge
  
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• Van Bommel: ‘Belgium 100 per cent happy’ after ending Italy curse

  26-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Van Bommel: ‘Belgium 100 per cent happy’ after ending Italy curseMark van Bommel was ‘100 per cent happy’ with his Belgium debut, the first time they beat Italy in a competitive match since 1972 to go top of the Nations League group.The focus was all on this being the return to the Nazionale of Roberto Mancini, but it also represented the debut on the Belgium bench of Van Bommel.The Dutchman had not worked in management for two years, but dived in with a 2-0 victory at th
  
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• Rodri believes in Man City's 'innocence'

  25-09-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri (right) made 298 appearances for Manchester City between 2018 and 2026 [Getty Images]Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes the club are innocent of any financial wrongdoing and will continue to trust them unless they are proved otherwise.City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching by the Premier League, although they are set to appeal.Speaking at a news conference before Spain's Uefa Nations League match against
  
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• Montella: ‘Turkiye incredible against France, same mentality with Italy’

  25-09-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Montella: ‘Turkiye incredible against France, same mentality with Italy’Vincenzo Montella saw an ‘incredible performance’ from Turkiye in the 1-0 defeat to France, and wants to see the same ‘spirit’ when they play Italy on Monday in the Nations League.That will be a real head-to-head to get off the foot of the group, considering both of them lost the opening fixtures.The Azzurri are currently rock bottom, having lost 2-0 to Belgium at home, so are trailing on
  
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• Champions Cliftonville draw with Linfield

  25-09-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions Cliftonville drew 1-1 with Linfield as the race for second place in the Women's Premiership between the Blues and Glentoran continues. Caitlin McGuinness gave Cliftonville the lead after 28 minutes before Sophie McKnight levelled late in the second half. The result means that Linfield are now two points behind the Glens, who have a game in hand. Elsewhere, Derry City thrashed Larne 5-1 thanks to goals from Chelsea Scott and Tara O'Connor-Farren and a hat-trick from Rachel McIntyre.At t
  
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• Cesar backs Slovenia to overcome Sesko loss against Scots

  25-09-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Slovenia head coach Bostjan Cesar is convinced his side are capable of generating "new energy" and their "true colours" despite the loss of three key players in three days before starting their Nations League campaign at home to Scotland on Saturday.Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko was the major blow, but then two replacements - Viborg defender Zan Zaletel and Jagiellonia Bialystok forward Nik Prelec, who had been drafted into the squad after injuries to defenders Kenan Bajric and Marcel
  
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