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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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• Haaland Speaks Ahead of Liverpool Game Amid Man City Charges

  08-10-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Haaland Speaks Ahead of Liverpool Game Amid Man City ChargesErling Haaland calls for Manchester City unity as financial charges case heads to appealAt moments of institutional strain, footballers are often asked to serve two roles at once. They must prepare for the next match, and they must stand as public symbols for a club trying to preserve its own sense of order. That was the task placed before Erling Haaland this week, as Manchester City attempt to absorb the consequences of a landmark guil
  
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• Manchester City Centre-Forward Is Open To A Move To Barcelona: Big Blow For Maresca?

  08-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Centre-Forward Is Open To A Move To Barcelona: Big Blow For Maresca?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke claimed that Manchester City centre-forward Erling Haaland is open to a move to Barcelona next year. It is understood that the Norway international prefers to join the Catalan club over Arsenal if the Mancunian giants are relegated from the Premier League in the future.Haaland’s Impressive Record In The Premier League This SeasonHaaland has enjoyed a produc
  
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• Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins ownership group of La Liga's Atlético Madrid

  08-10-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the ownership group of Spanish soccer team Atlético Madrid, it was announced on Thursday."I'm excited to officially join Atlético de Madrid's ownership group," Gilgeous-Alexandersaid in a statement. "This is a club with a long-standing presence at the top of European football, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be part of its future."Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonThe back
  
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• £29m star confirms he will replace club legend at Liverpool

  08-10-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £29m star confirms he will replace club legend at LiverpoolAn exciting player is coming to replace a club legend at Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's departure confirmed that it was the end of an era at Anfield. The German left the club more than two years ago now and the team that is now lining up under Andoni Iraola looks markedly different.There's no Mo Salah, no Trent Alexander-Arnold nor even Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez. The future Klopp envisioned for the Reds is now being spearheaded by the
  
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• Everton Snubbed 24-Year-Old Striker For David Moyes: Did They Make A Costly Mistake?

  08-10-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Snubbed 24-Year-Old Striker For David Moyes: Did They Make A Costly Mistake?Everton have every right to feel pleased with their start, yet the decision over Troy Parrott now looks costly. David Moyes’ side have taken nine points from five Premier League matches, winning twice and drawing three times, but they have scored only six league goals. Thierno Barry has supplied two, while Everton have had no alternative centre-forward.Parrott has become one of the most talked-about Irish f
  
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• Arsenal starlet Lisa Baum (19) looks forward to first Germany senior team cap

  08-10-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal starlet Lisa Baum (19) looks forward to first Germany senior team capThere has not been much time for Lisa Baum to stop and take stock. A year ago, the teenage winger was still establishing herself at RB Leipzig. This summer, Arsenal paid a reported Bundesliga-record €600,000 to take her to North London. Five league starts, two goals and one senior Germany call-up later, the 19-year-old suddenly finds herself preparing for another potential milestone.“Yes, there’s a lot
  
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• 3 players who can replace Leo Messi in the long run

  08-10-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  3 players who can replace Leo Messi in the long runThis week, Leo Messi took one last bow, roughly ten years after first retiring from international football.This time, it seems to be the case for good. And the note is fitting: the little maestro has completed football with his Copa América and World Cup triumphs with the Albiceleste, and against Benin last night he finished his national team stint in quintessential fashion as Argentina scored three goals: he assisted for the first two, a
  
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• Selection Dilemma For McInnes | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Kilmarnock

  08-10-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Selection Dilemma For McInnes | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face KilmarnockAfter back-to-back Old Firm triumphs before the extended international window, Rangers return to action as bottom-placed Kilmarnock visit Ibrox on Saturday afternoon. A win could temporarily put them at the top of the table, ahead of Celtic’s clash with Motherwell a day later.Killie are struggling for survival early in the season, with just one victory in 7 appearances. But they showed some resilience before
  
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• A sense of calm reportedly remains at Manchester City

  08-10-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A sense of calm reportedly remains at Manchester CityThe Manchester City players have been somewhat sheltered from the backlash of the ‘115’ verdict. Due to the extended international break, the City players have been away either on international duty or the players who weren’t called up by their countries had a period of rest and holidays. This allowed them to be sheltered from the fierce backlash. However, there have now been reports surrounding the mood of the City players a
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool approach for Real Madrid star

  08-10-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool approach for Real Madrid starFabrizio Romano has confirmed it: Liverpool made an approach for a Real Madrid star. It could escalate from here.Liverpool got quite a lot of business done in the summer but there's certainly a sense that they didn't get everything they wanted. No midfielder arrived, for instance, despite a clear need to sign one - but we're hopeful that will get fixed in 2027.Mohamed Salah left without a replacement, too, as Liverpool failed to lan
  
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• Will Carrick Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur

  08-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Carrick Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham HotspurManchester United will entertain Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford this Saturday as they look to secure all three points at home in the Premier League. The Red Devils managed to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw away at Fulham before the international break, so they would be keen on getting back to winning ways in the league.Michael Carrick will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep
  
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• Lautaro, Paz and Serie A stars send messages to Messi after international retirement

  08-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro, Paz and Serie A stars send messages to Messi after international retirementAll of the Serie A stars involved with the Argentina national team squad, including the likes of Lautaro Martinez, Nico Paz and Franco Mastantuono, have sent messages to Lionel Messi following his retirement from international football earlier this week: ‘You were, you are and always will be the greatest of all time’.Seven Serie A players were called up to the Argentina national team squad for Messi&r
  
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• Germany women’s national team hit by further withdrawals ahead of Australia friendly

  08-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany women’s national team hit by further withdrawals ahead of Australia friendlyGermany Women’s national team head coach Christian Wück faces mounting personnel problems ahead of Friday’s friendly against Australia, with Lea Schüller now also doubtful through illness. The 28-year-old striker is currently dealing with an infection and may miss Germany’s first match in more than four months.There remains some hope that Schüller could recover in time for F
  
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• Barcelona finalise teenage academy product’s contract until 2030 – report

  08-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona finalise teenage academy product’s contract until 2030 – reportAccording to SPORT, FC Barcelona have completed the renewal of breakout teenage prospect Xavi Espart, confirming a deal that had been widely expected within the club’s environment. The Catalan giants had already hinted at the agreement through sporting director Deco during the recent members’ assembly, with the deal now understood to be fully secured. New deal until 2030Until now, Espart had been on
  
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• Premier League star claims Liverpool’s atmosphere is ‘overrated’

  08-10-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League star claims Liverpool’s atmosphere is ‘overrated’Tom Cairney’s Anfield Atmosphere Claim Sparks Debate as Liverpool’s Home Edge Comes Under ReviewThere are some things in football that live somewhere between truth and folklore. Anfield atmosphere sits firmly in that category. It has broken teams, lifted Liverpool sides that looked beaten, and turned ordinary moments into something bigger. That is why Tom Cairney’s latest verdict lands with a bit
  
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• Liverpool interested in move for South American forward

  08-10-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool interested in move for South American forwardLiverpool transfer latest as Nicolás Scotti emerges on elite club shortlistsLiverpool are among the clubs keeping a close eye on Nicolás Scotti, the teenage winger from Defensor Sporting whose rapid rise in Uruguay is beginning to attract serious international attention. According to TeamTalk, the 16-year-old has gone from youth prospect to a player under active observation from some of Europe’s biggest sides.Scotti, born
  
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• Joan Garcia, Martin And Adeyemi To Start | 4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Getafe

  08-10-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joan Garcia, Martin And Adeyemi To Start | 4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs GetafeBarcelona will welcome Getafe at the Nou Camp this Saturday as they look to secure maximum points at home in La Liga. The Catalan club managed to earn an impressive 3-1 win away at Sevilla before the international break, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Hansi Flick will set his men up in a 4-3-3 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first XI for this clash. Both Joan Ga
  
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• Gigio Donnarumma’s agent reveals Manchester City chaos changes nothing

  08-10-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gigio Donnarumma’s agent reveals Manchester City chaos changes nothingLast week, Manchester City keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was being linked with a shock return to the Serie A, as Juventus and Inter have been monitoring his situation.The key behind a possible move was going to be the Citizens’ legal trouble, as they’ve been found guilty of 114 charges in the Premier League. The two Italian sides have been keen on taking advantage of this chaos.Donnarumma’s agent Enzo Rai
  
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• Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos takes his first steps towards becoming a coach

  08-10-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos takes his first steps towards becoming a coachIn a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos backIt is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kro
  
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• Maresca breaks silence on Man City charges ahead of Liverpool clash: ‘We don’t care about the noise’

  08-10-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maresca breaks silence on Man City charges ahead of Liverpool clash: ‘We don’t care about the noise’Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has insisted he and his players refuse to be distracted by the noise around the club’s financial charges ahead of Sunday’s huge clash with Liverpool.City return to Premier League action at Anfield on Sunday afternoon after a three-week international break, with the club’s financial case still dominating the headlines.However, Ma
  
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• Gyokeres, Mosquera And Lewis-Skelly To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Leeds United

  08-10-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gyokeres, Mosquera And Lewis-Skelly To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Leeds UnitedArsenal will welcome Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday as they look to secure a positive result at home in the Premier League. The Gunners suffered a tough 3-0 loss away at Brighton and Hove Albion before the international break, so they would be desperate to put in a much-improved showing this weekend.Mikel Arteta will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a few
  
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• Bayern goalkeeping talent Leonard Prescott (17) courted by Chelsea and USMNT

  08-10-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern goalkeeping talent Leonard Prescott (17) courted by Chelsea and USMNTBayern Munich face an increasingly complicated decision over highly-rated goalkeeper Leonard Prescott as interest in the 17-year-old continues to grow both at club and international level. Transfermarkt reports that Chelsea and Juventus remain strongly interested in the New York-born German-American, while several Bundesliga clubs have also explored the possibility of signing him.Bayern want to extend Prescott’s co
  
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• Barcelona-linked Dutch midfield prospect closing in on renewal with current club

  08-10-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona-linked Dutch midfield prospect closing in on renewal with current clubKees Smit happens to be one of the most exciting young talents coming through in Dutch football in recent years. The 20-year-old starlet, who plays for AZ Alkmaar, has been constantly linked with a move to big club over the past couple of years, with both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid being touted as potential destinations.In fact, the Dutch midfielder has never hidden the fact that he admires Barça and would l
  
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• ✍️Starlet secured: Xavi Espart signs new Barcelona deal

  08-10-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✍️Starlet secured: Xavi Espart signs new Barcelona dealFC Barcelona have reached an agreement with academy graduate Xavi Espart to extend his contract until June 30, 2030. The contract will be formally signed in the coming days alongside president Joan Laporta.Development and debut under Flick's guidanceHaving joined La Masia in the summer of 2015, the young footballer made his first-team debut under Hansi Flick in March 2026, in the Champions League clash against Newcastle at St. J
  
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• Liverpool remain in the race to sign South American wonderkid

  08-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool remain in the race to sign South American wonderkidLiverpool Transfer Interest in Nicolás Scotti Grows Amid Elite European CompetitionLiverpool are among the clubs keeping a close watch on Nicolás Scotti, the highly rated Defensor Sporting winger whose rise in Uruguay has quickly pushed him onto major European recruitment lists. TeamTalk report that the 16-year-old is firmly on Liverpool’s radar, although any move remains some distance away.Scotti, born in 2009, is
  
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• Real Madrid, Barcelona best placed to sign Man United gem as total cost could exceed €10-15 million

  08-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid, Barcelona best placed to sign Man United gem as total cost could exceed €10-15 millionThings seem to be heating up with regard to the future of wantaway Manchester United prodigy JJ Gabriel.Real Madrid are one of the clubs pursuing the teenage wonderkid, who has made it clear that he does not wish to continue with the Premier League club.Apart from Los Blancos, other top European clubs like FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain also remain keen on the English sta
  
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• Allegri plots Napoli tactical switch after nightmare injury pile-up

  08-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri plots Napoli tactical switch after nightmare injury pile-upThursday’s reports claim that Massimiliano Allegri is plotting a return to a back three after an unfortunate pile-up of injuries during the extra-long September-October international break.Napoli are back in Serie A action on October 10 at home against the high-flying Frosinone, but will have to go without several of their key first-team players.FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Billy Gilmour of SSC Napoli celebrates af
  
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• PSG confirm Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes will be rested ahead of Ligue 1 return

  08-10-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG confirm Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes will be rested ahead of Ligue 1 returnParis Saint-Germain have confirmed that Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes have been granted additional rest following an agreement between the coaching staff and sporting management.The French champions announced on Thursday that both players would spend several days away from training before returning at different stages over the weekend.Dembele is scheduled to resume training on Saturday, October 10, while Mendes w
  
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• Milan boss Ruben Amorim backs Goncalo Ramos after Portugal heroics

  08-10-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan boss Ruben Amorim backs Goncalo Ramos after Portugal heroicsSerie A side Milan paid a hefty amount to land Goncalo Ramos in the summer and manager Ruben Amorim has now backed him to succeed.The striker has found a fine vein of form for Portugal in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring three times during the international break.He hasn’t always clicked at Milan, finding the net just once in the Serie A so far after making an impression in pre-season. But his general link-up has be
  
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