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• Fabrizio Romano provides update on Alisson Becker’s Liverpool future

  06-10-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano provides update on Alisson Becker’s Liverpool futureAlisson contract update leaves Liverpool facing significant goalkeeper decisionLiverpool’s decision over Alisson Becker is becoming harder to separate from the question of how the club manages change.The goalkeeper remains central to the first team, yet his contract situation points towards a significant choice. According to Fabrizio Romano, there are currently no active discussions over an extension, and Liverpool h
  
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• Excl: Arsenal in talks with Nicolas Jover over new deal

  06-10-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Excl: Arsenal in talks with Nicolas Jover over new dealArsenal have been in negotiations with Nicolas Jover over a contract extension during the international break, following Mikel Arteta’s agreement on a new deal.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesDaily Cannon understands that Andrea Berta has been leading negotiations with Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover over a new contract during the international break, with the club keen to extend the deals of Mikel Arteta’s assistants.Ar
  
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• Juventus wait for Alajbegovic tests as Thuram flies to Lyon

  06-10-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus wait for Alajbegovic tests as Thuram flies to LyonJuventus talent Kerim Alajbegovic will undergo medical tests tomorrow after missing Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most recent game, while Khephren Thuram will remain in Lyon for the next two weeks as he continues to recover from knee surgery.Juventus are ready to resume preparations for their next Serie A game away at Cagliari.Latest Juventus team news: Alajbegovic and ThuramTURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Kerim Alajbegovic of J
  
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• Report: Arsenal and Liverpool are in the race for £51m-rated star

  06-10-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal and Liverpool are in the race for £51m-rated starArsenal monitoring Josh King as Fulham talent draws major interestArsenal are among the clubs watching Fulham youngster Josh King closely, with the attacking midfielder emerging as one of the more intriguing names to follow ahead of the summer window. According to 4-4-2, the 19-year-old is attracting concrete attention from Arsenal, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund after establishing himself in west London far earlier than man
  
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• Sergio Canales opens up about his difficult years at Real Madrid: ‘I do not regret it’

  06-10-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sergio Canales opens up about his difficult years at Real Madrid: ‘I do not regret it’Sergio Canales, the 35-year-old Racing Santander midfielder, has reflected on his career and some of its most difficult moments during an appearance on Cadena SER (via MARCA).The veteran midfielder spoke about everything from turning down Barcelona at the age of 10 to experiencing some of the toughest years of his career at Real Madrid, who signed him in 2010 when he was 18.Why Canales turned down B
  
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• Report: Liverpool keeping a close eye on 18-year-old defender

  06-10-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool keeping a close eye on 18-year-old defenderLiverpool Tracking Peyton Miller as USA Left-Back Interest IntensifiesLiverpool are among the clubs closely monitoring Peyton Miller, the teenage New England Revolution full-back whose rapid rise is beginning to draw serious attention across England and Europe. According to TeamTalk, the 18-year-old is now firmly on the radar after a senior United States debut that appears to have accelerated an already growing recruitment story.The or
  
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• Benin prepare for 'historic' role in Messi's Argentina farewell

  06-10-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi will earn his 208th cap for Argentina in the friendly against Benin [Getty Images]Twenty-one years after Lionel Messi helped Argentina beat Nigeria in the Under-20 World Cup final, another African side will be on the pitch for the final match of his international career.Benin face Argentina at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday in a farewell match for the 39-year-old.For Benin assistant coach Tunde Adelakun, there is a neat symmetry to the occasion."Africa has been at
  
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• Milan and Inter stadium plans get major boost as San Siro appeals rejected

  06-10-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan and Inter stadium plans get major boost as San Siro appeals rejectedThe Milan Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has rejected all the appeals against the sale of the San Siro area to Milan and Inter, clearing the way for the clubs’ plans to build a new stadium.The two Serie A giants have received a significant boost in their efforts to build a new stadium near the existing Stadio Meazza.Milan and Inter get new stadium boostMILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: General view outside the
  
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• Renato calls up academy gem to Grêmio's senior squad for first time

  06-10-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Renato calls up academy gem to Grêmio's senior squad for first timeAttacking midfielder João Borne has been named in Grêmio’s first-team matchday squad for the first time. The news was first reported by ge.Considered one of the brightest prospects in the Tricolor’s youth academy, the 18-year-old caught coach Renato Portaluppi’s attention during training over the international break.Borne was among 12 youngsters called up to supplement training sessions at the
  
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• Barcelona defender faces new reality after losing his spot in the team for club and country

  06-10-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender faces new reality after losing his spot in the team for club and countryFC Barcelona versatile star Jules Kounde has not started the season with the same level of prominence he enjoyed in recent campaigns. As highlighted by MARCA, the 27-year-old defender has seen his role reduced both at Barcelona and with the France national team, an unusual situation for a player who had established himself as an important member of both sides.At Barcelona, Kounde has started just twice and
  
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• Shevchenko's son signs for seventh-tier club

  06-10-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kristian Shevchenko's father Andriy was one of the most prolific strikers of his era [Getty Images]Kristian Shevchenko, the son of Ballon d'Or winner and Ukraine legend Andriy Shevchenko, has signed for seventh-tier club Sholing FC.The 19-year-old has joined the Boatmen on a permanent deal following spells in Chelsea, Tottenham and Watford's academies.He was most recently at Championship club Watford, playing for their under-21s team, but was released in May.Southampton-based Sholing have some b
  
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• What we learned about Italy: Reasons for optimism, leaders emerge – Video

  06-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What we learned about Italy: Reasons for optimism, leaders emerge – VideoLorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall look back on Italy’s latest international break, analysing the Azzurri‘s performances and the key talking points from their recent matches.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelBOLOGNA – OCTOBER 05: Roberto Mancini, Manager of Italy, during the national anthem before the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Italy and T
  
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• Highlights: Italy 6-2 Poland including Puskas Award contender Ndour

  06-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Highlights: Italy 6-2 Poland including Puskas Award contender NdourWatch the highlights from the Italy Under-21 side’s epic 6-2 victory over Poland to guarantee European Championship qualification, including a truly incredible Cher Ndour goal from 70 metres out.The Azzurrini knew going into the final group game that they needed to win by two clear goals to take first place and direct access to the European Under-21 Championship next summer.They achieved that in style, hammering six past a
  
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• Football Italia Show: Italy verdicts – Reasons for optimism, leaders emerge

  06-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Italia Show: Italy verdicts – Reasons for optimism, leaders emergeLorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall look back on Italy’s latest international break, analysing the Azzurri‘s performances and the key talking points from their recent matches.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelBOLOGNA – OCTOBER 05: Roberto Mancini, Manager of Italy, during the national anthem before the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Italy and
  
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• English newspaper names three Brazilians among world's top 60 prospects

  06-10-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  English newspaper names three Brazilians among world's top 60 prospectsThe long-established British newspaper The Guardian published its annual list of the world's 60 most promising football talents this Tuesday (6), highlighting players born in 2009.Brazil was represented by three names: forward Eduardo Conceição (Palmeiras), centre-back Iago Machado (Corinthians) and midfielder Eduardo Pape (Cruzeiro).Eduardo Conceição (Palmeiras): The forward plays for the under-20
  
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• Video shows what Mancini told Donnarumma after misjudged exit

  06-10-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video shows what Mancini told Donnarumma after misjudged exitA misjudged exit from Gianluigi Donnarumma against Turkiye prompted an animated reaction from Roberto Mancini, which was caught by the cameras: ‘Where the hell are you going?’Italy secured a 3-1 victory over Turkiye at home on Monday night, climbing to second place in the Nations League Group A table.Mancini’s reaction to Donnarumma’s misjudged exitBOLOGNA – OCTOBER 05: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy celebr
  
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• ⚠️ São Paulo could lose points if they fail to overturn transfer ban

  06-10-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ São Paulo could lose points if they fail to overturn transfer banSão Paulo could face a points deduction in the Brasileirão if they fail to settle their debt with Galoppo’s agents, according to ge.FIFA imposed a transfer ban on the club last Friday over a debt of US$300,000 (around R$1.5 million). São Paulo have 60 days to pay.A transfer ban is not usually accompanied by sanctions involving a points deduction, but FIFA’s ruling explicitly p
  
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• Shevchenko's son signs for seventh tier side

  06-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kristian Shevchenko's father Andriy was one of the most prolific strikers of his era [Getty Images]Kristian Shevchenko, the son of Ballon d'Or winner and football legend Andriy Shevchenko, has signed with seventh tier side Sholing FC.The 19-year-old has signed a permanent deal with the Boatmen following spells in Chelsea, Tottenham and Watford's academies.He was most recently at Championship side Watford, playing for their under-21 team, but was released by the Hornets in May.Southampton-based S
  
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• Defender returns to Liverpool after latest injury blow

  06-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defender returns to Liverpool after latest injury blowLiverpool Confirm Amara Nallo Return After Injury Cuts Short Loan SpellLiverpool have confirmed that young defender Amara Nallo has returned to the club after an injury brought his loan spell with Finnish side HJK Helsinki to an early end, giving head coach Andoni Iraola another development to monitor as he assesses his squad.The 19 year old joined HJK on 24 July, hoping to gain valuable first team experience away from Anfield. However, his t
  
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• Boost for Real Madrid as injured defender resumes training ahead of Villarreal clash

  06-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boost for Real Madrid as injured defender resumes training ahead of Villarreal clashAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Ibrahima Konate is on course to return for Real Madrid’s La Liga meeting with Villarreal on Saturday after completing the full training session with his teammates at Valdebebas on Tuesday morning.Konate was one of several Real Madrid players to suffer an injury while away with his national team, in his case France. The centre-back was injured during a training session and retur
  
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• Arsenal forward nets 4 goals in 4 games over international break

  06-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal forward nets 4 goals in 4 games over international breakArsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres capped off an excellent international break with his fourth goal in four games, netting another winner for Sweden on Monday night.Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty ImagesArsenal internationals have had a relatively mixed break, with some big positives balanced by some disappointing injury setbacks, but Viktor Gyokeres can definitely count his form with Sweden among the upsides.The Arsenal striker hadn
  
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• 😭 Farewell Leo: the emotional video bidding Messi goodbye

  06-10-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😭 Farewell Leo: the emotional video bidding Messi goodbyeToday, Leo Messi will bid his grand farewell to the Argentina national team at the Monumental stadium against Benin.With the occasion bringing Argentina to a standstill, the AFA has shared a video that moved more than a few people.Without a doubt, his legacy will live on forever...This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• 🗓️ What was the world like when Messi made his Argentina debut?

  06-10-2026 15:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗓️ What was the world like when Messi made his Argentina debut?This Tuesday (6), at 8 p.m. (Brasília time), live on sportv, Lionel Messi takes the field at the Monumental de Núñez against Benin for his final game in an Argentina shirt.All 85,000 tickets sold out in around an hour and a half. Messi was rested for the friendlies against Bolivia (4–0) and Burkina Faso's under-23 team (7–0) to save his appearance for tonight. It will be his 208th appea
  
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• Musah: What Amorim told me was ‘true’, World Cup snub ‘was tough’

  06-10-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Musah: What Amorim told me was ‘true’, World Cup snub ‘was tough’Yunus Musah is delighted Ruben Amorim truly gave him a second chance at Milan: ‘It’s been a great start to the season, having managers believe in me again.’USMNT midfielder Musah has returned to his national team for this break after being left out of the squad for the 2026 World Cup last summer.The American midfielder, who spent the previous campaign on loan at Atalanta, is part of Amorim&
  
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• Former Real Madrid midfielder reveals Barcelona tried to sign him for La Masia: ‘I was absolutely delighted’

  06-10-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid midfielder reveals Barcelona tried to sign him for La Masia: ‘I was absolutely delighted’Former Real Madrid midfielder Sergio Canales has revealed that Barcelona tried to bring him to La Masia during his childhood, long before he eventually joined their arch-rivals in 2010.The Racing Santander star discussed the experience during an interview with El Larguero, recalling how Barça approached him after a youth tournament. Although the opportunity excited
  
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• Prospective Salop owners get dual interest clearance

  06-10-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shrewsbury Town are 14th in League Two having won three of their nine games so far [Shutterstock]Members of the American consortium attempting to buy Shrewsbury Town have received clearance from the Scottish Football Association to hold interests in both Spartans FC and League Two Salop, clearing the latest regulatory hurdle.The US group - comprising Scott Davidson, Will Dotson, Craig Graham and former Liverpool, Tottenham and Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel - have already passedthe due dilige
  
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• Cardiff's Bielik banned over Portsmouth incident

  06-10-2026 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik was involved in an altercation with a Portsmouth fan before players became involved [Huw Evans Picture Agency]The Football Association (FA) has banned Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik for two games and fined him £10,000 after he admitted a case of misconduct.The 28-year-old Poland international was involved in an altercation involving Portsmouth fans during Cardiff's 2-0 Championship defeat at Portsmouth on Saturday, 5 September.A Hampshire Police inve
  
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• Liverpool left sweating on fitness of key player for Man City showdown

  06-10-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool are facing the prospect of being without Jeremy Jacquet for Sunday’s visit of Manchester City as they wait to learn how serious the centre-back’s fitness problem is.The 21-year-old was absent from France’s squad for Monday’s 4-1 Nations League win over Belgium.He had started France’s previous two matches, which were his first appearances at senior international level.A statement from the French Football Federation said the defender had sustained a “s
  
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• Official | Freiburg reward club veteran Matthias Ginter’s strong form with contract extension

  06-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Freiburg reward club veteran Matthias Ginter’s strong form with contract extensionFreiburg have confirmed a contract extension for native son Matthias Ginter.  The Bundesliga club confirmed on Tuesday that the 32-year-old centre-back has prolonged his stay in Breisgau, with neither the new duration nor further contractual details disclosed. Freiburg’s decision nevertheless requires little explanation.Ginter remains one of Julian Schuster’s most importa
  
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• Barcelona have two reasons to be optimistic about Frenkie de Jong’s conservative treatment

  06-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have two reasons to be optimistic about Frenkie de Jong’s conservative treatmentBarcelona have reason to feel encouraged about Frenkie de Jong’s recovery after the midfielder returned to group training following a knee ligament injury, claims SPORT.Notably, the Dutchman has chosen conservative treatment instead of surgery, and previous cases involving Lionel Messi and Gabriel Jesus offer grounds for cautious optimism.De Jong returned to training with his teammates today wit
  
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