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• Galliani idea if Malago removed as FIGC President over irregularity

  24-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galliani idea if Malago removed as FIGC President over irregularityIf Giovanni Malagò is removed as FIGC President over an election irregularity, then ex-Milan and Monza CEO Adriano Galliani is emerging as a possible replacement.The June election was a landslide decision, but could be voided over a lawyer’s appeal noting that at the time Malagò was not a registered member of the Italian Football Federation.CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, ITALY – MARCH 05: Giovanni Malago, Pres
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Türkiye 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappé fires Les Bleus to Nations League opening win for Zinédine Zidane’s debut

  25-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Türkiye 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappé fires Les Bleus to Nations League opening win for Zinédine Zidane’s debutUEFA Nations League, Matchday 1, 25/09/2026Les Bleus secured a slender and unconvincing win for Zinédine Zidane’s managerial debut for France. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game, but he injured himself in doing so.The MatchThe Zinédine Zidane era started at Izmit’s Kocaeli Stadium as France kicked off the
  
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• Mancini: ‘Italy first half below expectations, but better than Belgium in second’

  25-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Italy first half below expectations, but better than Belgium in second’Roberto Mancini admits the first half was ‘below expectations,’ but insists Italy ‘did really well’ after the break in their 2-0 defeat to Belgium. ‘When you lose, you can get jeered.’The returning hero of EURO 2020 was hoping for a stronger start to his second Azzurri era, but the Nations League is already an uphill struggle after this 2-0 home defeat to Belgium.Altho
  
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• Liverpool told to sign nightmare Premier League forward

  25-09-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool told to sign nightmare Premier League forwardBrian Brobbey Transfer Talk Puts Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United on AlertBrian Brobbey has been thrust into the transfer conversation after a thunderous display for Sunderland, with Darren Lewis for talkSPORT making the case for some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs to take a serious look. After a hat-trick at the Etihad in a chaotic 5-3 defeat to Manchester City, the 24-year-old has suddenly become a far louder talking p
  
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• Mbappe injured while scoring in France win

  25-09-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueTurkey 0 - 1 France FTKylian Mbappe was clearly in pain during his goal celebrations [Getty Images]Kylian Mbappe suffered a knee injury while scoring the only goal as Zinedine Zidane's first game as France boss ended with a Nations League win in Turkey.Michael Olise picked out Mbappe in space to hammer a shot into the bottom corner - a record-extending 67th goal for his country.But the Real Madrid forward was limping immediately and had to be replaced five minutes later.Jules
  
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• Everton Could Get Their Target At £15-20m: Why Is It Not Suitable For The Toffees?

  25-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Could Get Their Target At £15-20m: Why Is It Not Suitable For The Toffees?Tottenham have reportedly set a £15m-£20m asking price for Richarlison ahead of the January transfer window, creating a question for Everton after the forward’s failed summer return to Merseyside.Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider reports that Spurs are prepared to accept a cut-price fee for the 29-year-old Brazil international, who has fallen out of favour under Roberto De Zerbi. The r
  
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• Relegation? Titles stripped? Appeals? What next for Man City

  25-09-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been reached on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City over breaches of Premier League financial rules.Following a four-year investigation, City were charged and the hearing finally got under way on 16 September 2024. BBC Sport has now learned a decision has been made, after the Athletic reported City had been found guilty on all almost of the charges. We are not at the end of this process, however. Far from it.B
  
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• Linfield beat Coleraine to move joint top

  25-09-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipColeraine 1 - 3 Linfield FTLinfield joined Coleraine at the top of the table with a resounding 3-1 win at the Showgrounds.Adam Frizzell fired the visitors in front after just nine minutes before captain Chris Shields doubled their advantage midway through the opening half.Kobei Moore's first goal for the club gave them a 3-0 advantage just before the hour mark, moments after Matthew Shevlin's goal for the hosts was disallowed by referee Evan Boyce.Shevlin did score his fifth of
  
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• 🎥 Italy begin new era with DEFEAT, France win on Zidane debut

  25-09-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Italy begin new era with DEFEAT, France win on Zidane debutThis Friday (25) marked the start of a new cycle for Italy after missing the 2018, 2022, and 2026 World Cups.And it was not a happy debut for the Azzurra in League A of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League. Things have already become "complicated" considering the level of their opponents in Group A.There was also Zinedine Zidane making his debut in charge of France amid concern over Mbappé's situation.🇹🇷
  
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• ⚠️Capacity cut to 50% for Argentina v Bolivia after FIFA sanction

  25-09-2026 22:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️Capacity cut to 50% for Argentina v Bolivia after FIFA sanctionThe Argentina National Team confirmed that Córdoba’s Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium will operate at 50% capacity during next Wednesday, September 30’s match against Bolivia.
  The origin of the disciplinary sanctionThe measure was imposed by FIFA following racist, homophobic, and discriminatory chants and insults from Argentine fans during the World Cup against rivals such as Cape Verde, Egypt, Switzerla
  
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• Liverpool star is finished as major transfer news emerges

  25-09-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star is finished as major transfer news emergesAndoni Iraola's time as Liverpool manager has gone pretty well so far. The Spaniard is currently unbeaten across all competitions and, although he's only just started to get his team to win games, you can tell that all of his players are getting used to his playstyle.This is obviously the first major step towards Liverpool getting back to the top of the Premier League table and potentially adding some more silverware to their trophy cabine
  
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• Italy 0-2 Belgium: Mancini return begins with disaster

  25-09-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy 0-2 Belgium: Mancini return begins with disasterRoberto Mancini’s second Italy era started with a disastrous 2-0 home defeat to Belgium, with Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio making the Nations League an uphill struggle.The Azzurri were back under Mancini for the first time since he walked away in 2023, in a Nations League group along with France and Turkiye. Alessandro Bastoni was suspended, with Federico Dimarco, Marco Palestra, Bryan Cristante and Nicolò Zaniolo injured, so fo
  
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• Aston Villa Handed Major Boost As €30m Star Returns To Full Training: Why His Fitness Matters?

  25-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Handed Major Boost As €30m Star Returns To Full Training: Why His Fitness Matters?Aston Villa have received encouraging news from Japan after Zion Suzuki returned to full training for the first time during the September international break. The goalkeeper had worked separately after suffering a rib problem, which ruled him out of Japan’s 3-1 friendly win over Uruguay on Thursday. Sport Witness, relaying a report from Nikkan Sports, says Suzuki appears to be “recoveri
  
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• Rodri backs his former club: I believe Manchester City are innocent

  25-09-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri backs his former club: I believe Manchester City are innocentRodri has spoken at the press conference ahead of this Saturday’s England-Spain match.
  These were the national team captain’s words...A possible sanction against Manchester City"For the players, it’s different than it is for journalists. I can understand all opinions, but we try to stay positive. When you see all the people who worked hard at City to achieve success, you know what we achieved can’t be take
  
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• Man City fans face up to reality of guilty verdict

  25-09-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The verdict appears to be in - Manchester City have been found guilty of the majority of the 115 financial rule breaches they were charged with.Following the initial charges brought forward in February 2023, relating to the Premier League's financial rules, a decision was seemingly delivered on Friday in a moment that sent shockwaves around English football.City, though, have always denied wrongdoing and BBC Sport has been told they would appeal were they found guilty.But, long before the arriva
  
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• Luis de la Fuente: Playing four matches in ten days isn't ideal

  25-09-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis de la Fuente: Playing four matches in ten days isn't idealLuis de la Fuente spoke at a press conference ahead of tomorrow’s England-Spain match.
  This is what the coach of the reigning world champions had to say...Playing at Wembley"It’s the best stage possible and a real source of motivation. There’s very little to say to the players against an opponent like this, almost nothing. It’s an exceptional ground, a wonderful setting. I’m sure the atmosphere will live
  
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• Mbappé leaves Zidane's debut match with possible injury 🎥

  25-09-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé leaves Zidane's debut match with possible injury 🎥Mbappé has become a cause for concern in France and at Real Madrid.Shortly after scoring the goal that is securing France’s victory over Turkey this Friday (25) in the Nations League, he felt pain in his left knee area.And he was unable to continue on the field.
  ConcernThe goal scored by the No. 10 in Zidane’s first match in charge of France came after Bardakci made a mistake as Turkey tried to play out fr
  
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• WSL: Vivien Endemann is making her mark at Liverpool

  25-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WSL: Vivien Endemann is making her mark at LiverpoolHistory has been created in the WSL, and Vivien Endemann is at the centre of it. The Liverpool forward has made an immediate impression since arriving at the club this summer, establishing herself as one of the standout performers in the opening weeks of the Barclays Women’s Super League. Signed from Wolfsburg, Endemann arrived with a growing reputation in Germany, but her start to life in England has quickly turned heads. After just
  
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• Manchester City Are In The Mix To Land This Atletico Madrid Ace: Good Fit For Maresca?

  25-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are In The Mix To Land This Atletico Madrid Ace: Good Fit For Maresca?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey stated that Manchester City are in the mix to land Atletico Madrid ace Marcos Llorente. It is understood that the Mancunian club would have to compete with Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to land the Spanish talent.Llorente’s Decent Form In La LigaLlorente has enjoyed a good run of form at the Madrid club in this campaign so far as he has put in a few impress
  
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• From Cumbernauld to the SWPL: Lucy Barclay returns to where it began

  25-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Cumbernauld to the SWPL: Lucy Barclay returns to where it beganLucy Barclay learned the game in her back garden, kicking a ball about with her dad for hours. This week, the Hamilton midfielder returned to the club where it all began, Cumbernauld Colts Girls, carrying new training equipment for the girls following in her footsteps.The Scotland Under-19 international nominated the Colts for a kit giveaway run by ScottishPower, principal partner of the Scottish Women’s Premier League. Fo
  
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• From Alex Morgan to Naomi Girma: When women’s transfer hypes failed to become reality

  25-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Alex Morgan to Naomi Girma: When women’s transfer hypes failed to become realityTransfers are supposed to represent possibility. A new club, a new league, a bigger stage and the chance to take the next step in a career. In women’s football, a major signing can become a story before the player even steps onto the pitch. Sometimes, the hype around the move feels almost as important as what happens once she actually plays.But not every blockbuster transfer becomes the success story
  
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• 📸 Who else? The first goal of the Zidane France era has been scored

  25-09-2026 22:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Who else? The first goal of the Zidane France era has been scored The long-awaited Zinedine Zidane era with the French national team began tonight away to Türkiye and 54 minutes later, the first goal of the new era was scored. And it came via the most obvious source. 
  The Turks only had themselves to blame too, gifting the ball to France after some questionable play from the back. Michael Olise provided yet another assist for his country, slipping the ball towa
  
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• Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation

  25-09-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League clubs have sought legal advice as to whether they would have a compensation claim over the Manchester City 115 charges case.After a long wait for the outcome, City have been found guilty of a majority of the financial rule breaches they were accused of.BBC Sport has also been told that the club will appeal.It has emerged that a number of Premier League sides, prior to Friday's news, had already started seeking advice over whether they would have a case for financial compensation a
  
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• Man City found guilty of breaking financial rules

  25-09-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.The Athletic is reporting that the sanctions have not been decided but that the independent panel has reached its decision, finding the club guilty of all but one count.Sources have also told BBC Sport a decision has been made in the case, and City have been found guilty of the majority of breaches.The Premier League declined to comment.Asked if the report was correct, City d
  
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• Liverpool make contract decision with star's exit nearing

  25-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool make contract decision with star's exit nearingLiverpool have lost some of their biggest stars for free in recent years. Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate were the prime examples this summer, with the Reds failing to receive a single penny for a trio they spent over £75 million on.It is a habit that the 20-time Premier League champions will want to shake, but they now face the prospect of another exodus next summer.Virgl van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Kostas Tsimikas and Wa
  
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• 🚨 Major blow in international, Mbappé forced off injured

  25-09-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Major blow in international, Mbappé forced off injuredFor a moment, it looked like the breakthrough: After more than 50 minutes in which the French struggled quite a bit against Türkiye, Kylian Mbappé once again showed why he is a world-class player and put his team under new coach Zinedine Zidane in front.
  The shock followed immediately after. Mbappé had apparently injured himself while taking the shot and had to leave the pitch limping to receive treatment.
  
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• Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Centre-Forward: What Should Le Bris Do?

  25-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Centre-Forward: What Should Le Bris Do?In a recent interview, former Manchester United scout Mick Brown offered an update on the future of Sunderland centre-forward Brian Brobbey. Brown said,“These types of deals are always difficult for a club like Sunderland.“Obviously, in an ideal world, they don’t want to lose Brobbey because he’s done an excellent job for them and his a big part of everything they’re trying to build there
  
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• O'Neill left 'baffled' by refereeing in late win

  25-09-2026 22:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael O'Neill has said he was "baffled" by some of the refereeing decisions in Friday's 1-0 win in Georgia.Shea Charles scored a 99th-minute winner in Tbilisi as Northern Ireland picked up their first-ever away win in the Nations League.Before the winner, Pierce Charles had saved a controversial penalty from Georgia captain Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and his brother Shea had an appeal waved away at the other end.O'Neill also fumed at a decision from official Orel Grinfeeld not to award a free-kick
  
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• Premier League rivals plot legal action against Man City after 114 financial breaches found

  25-09-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League rivals plot legal action against Man City after 114 financial breaches foundPremier League clubs are exploring legal action against Manchester City after the club was found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges relating to alleged breaches of the league’s financial regulations.Several clubs have already sought legal advice on potential compensation claims.Meanwhile, several top-flight sides have been discussing the independent commission’s verdict.Law firms have previously
  
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• Premier League rivals plot legal action after Man City are found guilty of 114 financial breaches

  25-09-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League rivals plot legal action after Man City are found guilty of 114 financial breachesPremier League clubs are exploring legal action against Manchester City after they were found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges relating to alleged breaches of the league’s financial regulations.Several clubs have already sought legal advice on potential compensation claims.Law firms have previously approached Premier League clubs, explaining that they could pursue damages if City were found to
  
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