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• FIFA under fire after DR Congo allowed to reach World Cup despite ineligible player ruling

  07-10-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA under fire after DR Congo allowed to reach World Cup despite ineligible player rulingFIFA are under the spotlight once again as the controversy over the Democratic Republic of Congo and their place in the World Cup resurfaces, The Telegraph reports.The African nation were allowed to compete at the World Cup despite an internal ruling that their goalkeeper, Lionel Mpasi, had been ineligible for more than four years.Mpasi was born in France, but he switched his international allegiance to DR
  
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• Real Madrid working on midfield superstar’s contract renewal to avoid Premier League interest – Romano

  08-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid working on midfield superstar’s contract renewal to avoid Premier League interest – RomanoReal Madrid are quietly working on a new contract for Jude Bellingham as they look to secure the midfielder’s long-term future and remove any possibility of a Premier League return becoming a temptation.Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Real Madrid want to renew Bellingham’s contract, with the club viewing the England international as one of the central figures around wh
  
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• Official | VfB Stuttgart’s Dennis Seimen to make Bundesliga debut against ex-club Paderborn

  08-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | VfB Stuttgart’s Dennis Seimen to make Bundesliga debut against ex-club PaderbornVfB Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeneß has settled his side’s goalkeeping question ahead of Saturday’s Bundesliga trip to SC Paderborn.Dennis Seimen will make his long-awaited Bundesliga debut against the club he helped promote last season. More significantly, Hoeneß confirmed on Thursday that the 20-year-old is returning as Stuttgart’s clear No. 1 despite F
  
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• The latest Premier League market values 🤑💸

  08-10-2026 14:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest Premier League market values 🤑💸Money money.Between the World Cup, the start of the season and the transfer windows, players' market values have been shaken up this summer.Whether it's new arrivals, dramatic drops or incredible rises, here's a look at the new names and most valuable squads in the Premier League, according to Transfermarkt's update this week.The 10 most valuable players in the Premier League10. Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea): €100 million9. Bradley
  
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• Man United fans receive worrying Bruno Fernandes contract update

  08-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United fans receive worrying Bruno Fernandes contract updateBruno Fernandes Contract Talks: Major Manchester United Issue Still Holding Up New DealManchester United are continuing discussions over a new Bruno Fernandes contract, but there is still no expectation of a swift breakthrough, with TeamTalk reporting that one key concern remains at the centre of negotiations.The broad picture is clear. United want to keep their captain, Fernandes wants clarity over his future, and there is no indic
  
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• Inter lose Jones for around 3 weeks with thigh injury

  08-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter lose Jones for around 3 weeks with thigh injuryInter will be without Curtis Jones for around three weeks after the midfielder picked up a thigh problem.According to Corriere dello Sport, tests at the Humanitas Institute on Thursday morning revealed a myofascial strain in the adductors of his right thigh. The club said his condition will be reassessed in the coming days.The Englishman, signed from Liverpool in the summer, will miss Saturday’s home game against Parma, which is Alberto
  
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• Merseyside police release statement ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester City

  08-10-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Merseyside police release statement ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester CityLiverpool vs Manchester City: Anfield Set for Tight Police OperationLiverpool’s meeting with Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday already carried obvious weight. It now comes with added scrutiny after Merseyside Police confirmed that an “appropriate policing operation” will be in place for the Premier League clash.That wording matters. It signals caution, but not alarm. Police have made it clear this will
  
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• Barcelona will monitor star midfielder’s fitness closely heading into the January transfer window

  08-10-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona will monitor star midfielder’s fitness closely heading into the January transfer windowAs the season resumes this weekend, with Barcelona taking on Getafe, the club could soon be boosted by the return of Frenkie de Jong.The international break has given the Dutchman some ample time to recover and the player is currently in the final stage of his recovery.De Jong could be discharged by the medical team in the coming weeks, as he continues to train and return to full fitness. But r
  
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• Wesley completes recovery, set to start vs Como

  08-10-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wesley completes recovery, set to start vs ComoRoma is preparing for the restart of the season with some good news for Gian Piero Gasperini. Wesley has overcome the muscle problem he suffered during the international break and will be available for the away match against Como, scheduled for Sunday, October 11th at 12:30 PM at the Stadio Sinigaglia. The Brazilian had been sidelined with a right thigh strain, which forced him to miss his international duty.According to Il Tempo, the injury is now
  
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• Real Madrid crisis runs deeper than Jose Mourinho as dressing-room problems laid bare

  08-10-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid crisis runs deeper than Jose Mourinho as dressing-room problems laid bareJose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid was expected to bring a new level of authority and discipline, but a recent analysis from El Larguero argues that the club’s problems extend far beyond the identity of the manager.After several weeks away from Valdebebas owing to the international break, Mourinho is back working with most of his first-team squad ahead of the Villarreal match. Yet, the atmosp
  
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• Gasperini: ‘Roma’s plan was to win the Scudetto in 3 years, we wouldn’t mind getting there sooner’

  08-10-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: ‘Roma’s plan was to win the Scudetto in 3 years, we wouldn’t mind getting there sooner’Gian Piero Gasperini has revealed that Roma’s plan was to win the Scudetto within three years, and says he would not object to getting there early.Speaking to the Corriere della Sera, the Giallorossi coach was speaking ahead of Sunday’s trip to Como, with his side level on 13 points with Inter and Lazio at the top of Serie A after five rounds.“Our plan was t
  
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• Barcelona captain set to start on the bench against Getafe after latest fitness update

  08-10-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain set to start on the bench against Getafe after latest fitness updateBarcelona are increasingly likely to take a cautious approach with Raphinha against Getafe, with the captain expected to begin Saturday’s game on the bench rather than risk aggravating his recent muscular issue.According to AS, Hansi Flick has been able to work with almost his entire squad during preparations for the match. Raphinha, however, remains the notable exception, with the Brazilian still tr
  
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• Werder Bremen lean heavily on Niclas Füllkrug after turbulent international break

  08-10-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder Bremen lean heavily on Niclas Füllkrug after turbulent international breakAn international break that began with Werder Bremen sitting on seven points after four Bundesliga fixtures has not been kind to Germany’s green Hanseatic city-state club. Daniel Thioune’s side entered the break with genuine momentum. Seven points and eight goals offered evidence that Thioune had begun adding more expansive ideas to the compact football initially required during last season’s
  
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• Five nations, two games, one goal for Carlisle's Obiero

  08-10-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was a case of shrugging off jetlag and on with the job for Micah Obiero in a busy week that took in international football and the National League.On Thursday, he played the first half of Kenya's 1-0 loss away to Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification match.Travelling to the game in Conakry had involved taking in four different countries in transit.But from the west African country, it was a flight back to London before meeting up with his Carlisle United team-mates for thei
  
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• Zanetti reveals how he went from Inter captain to vice-president

  08-10-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zanetti reveals how he went from Inter captain to vice-presidentJavier Zanetti has revealed how he swapped the training pitch for the boardroom, and why he is still studying to keep up with his role as Inter vice-president.With quotes via CalcioMercato.com, the Nerazzurri legend was speaking on Melissa Satta’s podcast The Long Game, where he also explained the secret behind a physique that looks almost unchanged since his playing days.“Everyone asks me the secret because I’m th
  
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• Real Madrid already planning reinforcements for two key positions in 2027 – Romano

  08-10-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid already planning reinforcements for two key positions in 2027 – RomanoDespite spending a fortune in the transfer market this summer, Real Madrid are looking far from competitive, especially when it comes to keeping up with Barcelona.There are still several weak points the club are yet to fix and that is why Los Blancos are already looking towards the season ahead.The board is expected to continue the spending spree in the summer of 2027, with Fabrizio Romano (h/t Apuesta) revea
  
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• Barcelona learn how much it would cost to sign 16-year-old Man United prodigy

  08-10-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona learn how much it would cost to sign 16-year-old Man United prodigyThe future of JJ Gabriel has been a hot topic in the market for well over a month now.Considered as one of the most talented young players to come out of the Manchester United academy in quite some time, Barcelona are among the clubs interested in his services.The Catalans are joined by a host of clubs in the race to sign Gabriel, who has handed in a transfer request at Man United and will leave the club in the near fut
  
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• We have to take emotion out of Saints derby - Adams

  08-10-2026 14:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Portsmouth midfielder Ebou Adams says there is a fine line between becoming the hero or villain in the South Coast derby against rivals Southampton.Adams netted the equaliser for Pompey against Saints in a 1-1 draw at Fratton Park last season.And in doing so, the 30-year-old became the first Portsmouth player to score against Southampton since David Norris' 90th-minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw at St Mary's in April 2012."The fact that [Norris goal] is still remembered, that shows ho
  
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• Rangers boss McInnes 'not a fan' of extended break

  08-10-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derek McInnes was named Premiership manager of the month for September after four wins from four last month [SNS]Rangers manager Derek McInnes says he is "not a fan" of the extended international break which he considers "too long".The Ibrox club had 13 players away on duty for their countries after the Scottish Premiership win over Celtic on 20 September.McInnes says the full squad will only train together on Friday, the day before the visit of Kilmarnock and 19 days after their derby triumph."
  
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• Report: Liverpool interested in move for midfield prospect

  08-10-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool interested in move for midfield prospectLiverpool Tracking Niko Iličević as Frankfurt Fight to Keep Europe’s Rising PlaymakerLiverpool are among the growing number of major clubs watching Eintracht Frankfurt teenager Niko Iličević, according to TeamTalk, with the Merseyside club now added to an already elite list of admirers.The 15-year-old attacking midfielder, who “turns 16 at the end of October”, is rapidly building a reputation as one o
  
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• Real Madrid outcast wants to stay; next two months crucial in deciding his future – Romano

  08-10-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid outcast wants to stay; next two months crucial in deciding his future – RomanoEndrick remains determined to succeed at Real Madrid despite barely featuring under Jose Mourinho, but the coming weeks could prove decisive for his immediate future.According to Fabrizio Romano, the Brazilian forward has no desire to give up on his Madrid dream, although the amount of football he receives during October and November will be closely watched as the club and player assess what comes nex
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool moving closer to £37m signing

  08-10-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool moving closer to £37m signingLiverpool Transfer Latest: Gilberto Mora Move Progresses as Midfield Plans Take ShapeLiverpool’s recruitment work appears to be gathering pace ahead of a potentially significant winter, with attention now falling on both immediate squad needs and longer-term elite talent. According to Sport Witness, citing David Faitelson on TUDN, the club are advancing in an attempt to sign Gilberto Mora in a deal worth around £37m, a figure t
  
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• Cardiff and Liverpool style very similar - Scanlon

  08-10-2026 13:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calum Scanlon is on loan at Cardiff City from Liverpool for a second time [Getty Images]Cardiff City full-back Calum Scanlon says the Championship club's style of play is "very similar" to that of his parent club Liverpool.The 21-year-old is back with the Bluebirds for a second loan spell, having also been at the club for the final four months of last season.After returning to full fitness over the summer, Scanlon has been more involved this campaign, featuring in all-but-one of Cardiff's Champi
  
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• Alexander wants a winning atmosphere at Preston

  08-10-2026 13:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Preston North End boss Graham Alexander has said he will not force players out who are not committed to the club - as he expects his squad to cultivate a winning atmosphere.Alexander was appointed during the extended three-week international break after the departure of Paul Heckingbottom, who was sacked after six defeats from their opening seven Championship games this season.Preston return to action against Millwall on Saturday, with Alexander - who made 372 league appearances across two spell
  
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• Juventus, Milan and Como combine for fewer Italian minutes than Inter in Serie A

  08-10-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus, Milan and Como combine for fewer Italian minutes than Inter in Serie AJuventus, Milan and Como have given fewer minutes in Serie A to Italian players this season than Inter have on their own.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, using Transfermarkt data, the three clubs have a combined 1,361 minutes from players available to Roberto Mancini after five rounds of Serie A. That is 48 fewer than Inter, who have used just four Italians: Nicolò Barella, Alessandro Bastoni, Federico Dimarco an
  
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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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