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• Grealish leads chances created chart

  01-10-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a successful spell at Hill Dickinson Stadium last season, Jack Grealish was a welcomed back with open arms by Everton fans. Although the 31-year-old sustained a season-ending foot injury in January 2025, Grealish's eight-goal involvements proved to be valuable to David Moyes' side.As a dark cloud hung over the Toffees for their lack of action in the summer transfer window, Grealish was a shining light as he returned once again.In the five Premier League games which all 20 teams have played
  
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• Australia 'fixated' on Herrington's development

  01-10-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]When Hull City announced the signing of 18-year-old Australia defender Lucas Herrington from Colorado Rapids, the news was perhaps overshadowed by the arrival of record signing Nobel Mendy, who joined the Tigers on the same day.But Herrington's beginning to life with Hull City, making three starts in seven appearances, has led to him being highlighted as one of Sergej Jakirovic's key summer recruits.Alex O'Neill of Hull City Australia's supporters' club, told BBC Radio Humberside a
  
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• Germany national team | 21 players scored on Jürgen Klopp’s mid-term report card

  01-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany national team | 21 players scored on Jürgen Klopp’s mid-term report cardGermany’s first international window under Jürgen Klopp is halfway complete. The first of the new Bundestrainer’s two radically different squads has packed its bags after collecting just one point from six available in the opening two fixtures of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League. A 1-1 draw against Xavi Hernandez’s Netherlands in Amsterdam and an excruciatingly poor 0-1 loss
  
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• 'It's a process' - Binks urges patience with Scotland

  01-10-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Luis Binks has urged onlookers to see Scotland's new regime as "a process" after picking up one point from their opening two Nations League fixtures.Saturday's 0-0 draw in Slovenia - Sebastien Pocognoli's first match in charge - was followed by a 3-0 defeat at home by Switzerland, with Jack Hendry sent off early on for the hosts at Hampden."I know people won't want to hear it, but it is a process," said defender Binks, who made his debut against the Swiss."Maybe it will take a bit more time
  
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• RFEF president pushing for the 2030 World Cup final to be played in Barcelona or Madrid

  01-10-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RFEF president pushing for the 2030 World Cup final to be played in Barcelona or MadridRafael Louzan, president of the RFEF, spoke to the media today at a public appearance, where he made it clear that he wants Spain to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, leaving the door open for it to be played at either the Spotify Camp Nou or the Bernabeu.The 2030 World Cup will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay also involved in the tournament’s cent
  
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• Inside Italy’s training: We saw Mancini’s potential XI as 9 players dropped

  01-10-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inside Italy’s training: We saw Mancini’s potential XI as 9 players droppedFootball Italia attended Italy’s final training session ahead of tomorrow’s away clash with France.Click here to subscribe to Football Italia’s official YouTube channel.The Italy squad trains at Coverciano ahead of a Nations League match away against France on October 1, 2026 (picture: Lorenzo Bettoni)Coach Roberto Mancini once again tested a 4-3-3 formation, with two players competing for ea
  
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• How Cagliari are beating the odds and surprising the Serie A

  01-10-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Cagliari are beating the odds and surprising the Serie AFew European leagues can boast the kind of start to the season Serie A have had. The Italian top flight has emerged right out the gates as one of the leagues to watch this term on the basis of how many teams have begun punching above their weight as well as how many have had underwhelming starts five games in.Among the odds-beating sides are Cagliari, who are interesting not just in terms of how they have started proceedings in the new
  
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• Former Southend striker Walker dies aged 38

  01-10-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Walker played for Southend between 2008 and 2010 [Getty Images]Southend United said they were "deeply saddened" following the death of former striker James Walker at the age of 38.Walker made 54 appearances for the Essex club between 2008 and 2010, scoring eight goals.A product of Charlton Athletic's academy, Walker also represented Hartlepool United, Bristol Rovers, Leyton Orient, Notts County, Yeovil Town and Gillingham, before suffering a cardiac arrest in 2019 which resulted in significant p
  
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• Official: Supercoppa Italiana Inter vs. Lazio set for December 22

  01-10-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Supercoppa Italiana Inter vs. Lazio set for December 22It is now official that the Supercoppa Italiana will be played on Tuesday December 22 between Inter and Lazio at San Siro, ending the Final Four format.The trophy has traditionally been a pre-season clash between the Scudetto winners and the holders of the Coppa Italia.In recent years, it transformed to be largely hosted abroad in China or Saudi Arabia, and adopted a Final Four format where there were semi-finals involving the runn
  
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• Was penalty for Williamson handball correct call?

  01-10-2026 16:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]By now, you will likely have seen Leah Williamson's bizarre error that resulted in Arsenal letting a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 with Paris FC on Wednesday in the Women's Champions League.With the Gunners leading 2-1 late on, England captain Williamson stopped a short goal-kick with her hand - believing it had not been taken - only for a penalty being awarded to the hosts, scored by Maeline Mendy.While Arsenal felt hard done to, the guidance on such incidents state that the decision to a
  
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• ⚠️Nico O'Reilly leaves England camp and returns to City

  01-10-2026 16:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️Nico O'Reilly leaves England camp and returns to CityBreaking news has shaken the Three Lions camp in Croatia. Youngster Nico O'Reilly has left the England squad to return to Manchester City’s facilities.
  Immediate return for medical checksThe Football Association confirmed that the player left the international camp in order to undergo further medical assessment by his club’s medical staff. Although the severity of the issue has not been specified, the decision is int
  
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• The 4 Arsenal players up for Player of the Month

  01-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 4 Arsenal players up for Player of the MonthArsenal have nominated the four candidates for their September Player of the Month award, following four wins in five games for the team.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesWith Arsenal’s September fixtures at an end, the club have put up their four nominees for the September Player of the Month award.Following Riccardo Calafiori’swin in August, four new candidates are in contention, with Bruno Guimaraes, David Raya, Ezri Konsa, and Martin
  
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• Real Madrid lift sanction imposed on Castilla midfielder following dispute with manager – report

  01-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid lift sanction imposed on Castilla midfielder following dispute with manager – reportAccording to AS, Real Madrid youngster Jorge Cestero will be available for Castilla for tomorrow’s match against Atletico Madrileno at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium.The disciplinary sanction imposed by the club, following his disagreement with manager Julian Lopez de Lerma, that kept the midfielder out of the clash against Alcorcon is now considered a thing of the past. Internally, the si
  
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• New PSG signing on advice his national manager gave him about missing four dribbles in a row

  01-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New PSG signing on advice his national manager gave him about missing four dribbles in a rowMika Godts plans to keep playing his natural game even as he adapts to life at PSG, where things are quite different to Ajax.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Mika Godts has been speaking about his playing style while on Belgium duty.PSG fans have yet to see much of their summer signing, but
  
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• 7 Serie A players could be involved for France against Italy in Nations League test

  01-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  7 Serie A players could be involved for France against Italy in Nations League testItaly are due to take on France at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday evening, and could potentially come up against seven Serie A players on the night.The France vs. Italy match will be Zinedine Zidane’s first home match in charge of the France national team after replacing Didier Deschamps as head coach of Les Bleues. The former Juventus star summoned seven different Serie A players up for his first in
  
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• Do clubs get compensation for player injuries on international duty?

  01-10-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's Cody Gakpo is among the players to have sustained injuries in this international break [Getty Images]Clubs whose players suffer injuries on international duty are awarded compensation by Fifa in certain circumstances.Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, Nico O'Reilly, Kai Havertz, Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard are among the Premier League players already to have sustained injuries during the extended September/October international break, with two full rounds of fixtures rema
  
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• Klopp Responds to Man City Verdict After Years of Liverpool Rivalry

  01-10-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klopp Responds to Man City Verdict After Years of Liverpool RivalryKlopp Responds to Man City Verdict as Liverpool Rivalry Returns to FocusJürgen Klopp has offered a measured response to reports that Manchester City have been found guilty by an independent commission of 114 of 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations, with the former Liverpool manager insisting he feels no need to rewrite the achievements of his Anfield years.Photo by IMAGOMan City have maintained their innocence and a
  
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• Barcelona’s forgotten No. 4 continues to work hard and wait for his chance under Flick

  01-10-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s forgotten No. 4 continues to work hard and wait for his chance under FlickBarcelona midfielder Brian Farinas has found himself in an unusual position at the club this season.Earlier this season, the midfielder was registered with the first team, received the No. 4 shirt and remained involved around the senior squad.However, he is still waiting for his first competitive appearance under Hansi Flick.According to MARCA, though, Farinas is continuing to work while waiting for the o
  
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• Inter’s Pio Esposito: The striker Italy has been waiting for?

  01-10-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter’s Pio Esposito: The striker Italy has been waiting for?While Italy fans were rightfully unconvinced following the first game of Roberto Mancini’s second stint in charge, the Azzurri’s 4-1 win over Turkiye likely went some way toward demonstrating potential and soothing some international doubts.While there are still slight teething problems within La Nazionale’s new-look side, one young man who looks destined to be a fixture for years to come is Francesco Pio Esposi
  
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• Real Madrid’s midfield dilemma: Mourinho yet to solve the double pivot after eight games

  01-10-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s midfield dilemma: Mourinho yet to solve the double pivot after eight gamesReal Madrid’s midfield has become one of the biggest questions facing Jose Mourinho, with the manager yet to settle on a reliable double pivot after eight matches.As explained by MARCA, the lack of attacking fluency has placed the midfield under particular scrutiny. The outlet mentions that for now, Federico Valverde appears to be the only player Mourinho considers untouchable, while the iden
  
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• Juventus and Fiorentina to compete to sign Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg

  01-10-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus and Fiorentina to compete to sign Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile HøjbjergJuventus are reportedly making Olympique de Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (31) one of their priorities for the upcoming winter transfer window, according to reports in La Gazzetta dello Sport.Having been on the verge of leaving France a few weeks ago, the midfielder ultimately – and against all expectations – turned down a move to Newcastle United to remain at OM. A decision t
  
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• Space for Gannon-Doak? Does McGinn keep place? Welsh to return? - key questions for Pocognoli

  01-10-2026 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two games, one point, no goals. And a home debut hampered by an early red card.New Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli might have hoped to know more about his side by now. But little was learned at Hampden on Tuesday as his 10-man team were outclassed by Switzerland.That makes Saturday’s match in North Macedonia - live on the BBC - even more important. A first win under the Belgian is needed.How might Scotland achieve that? And what are the key questions facing the head coach?You are t
  
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• Raphinha lands in Barcelona as club prepares medical tests on Friday – report

  01-10-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha lands in Barcelona as club prepares medical tests on Friday – reportBarcelona will have a clearer picture of Raphinha’s condition on Friday, with the forward set to undergo medical tests after returning early from Brazil duty.According to SPORT, Raphinha has already arrived in Barcelona after travelling from Brisbane via Dubai. The long journey means the club opted against rushing into examinations immediately, with fatigue also playing a role in the timing of his asses
  
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• Ramon focus on playing time warning for Real Madrid, Chelsea, Man Utd and Arsenal

  01-10-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ramon focus on playing time warning for Real Madrid, Chelsea, Man Utd and ArsenalComo defender Jacobo Ramon will prioritise playing time over prestige, amid reports Real Madrid won’t use their buy-back clause, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal interested.The 21-year-old defender is another product of the Real Madrid youth academy who has flourished during his time with Como, making the move in the summer of 2025.Coach Cesc Fabregas has made him a regular in the side, and he even
  
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• Official | Former Monaco full-back Krépin Diatta joins Watford FC

  01-10-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Former Monaco full-back Krépin Diatta joins Watford FCWatford FC officially announced on Thursday the signing of former AS Monaco player Krépin Diatta (27).Having been a free agent since leaving The Rock this summer, the Senegalese player has signed a one-season contract with the Hornets, with an option for a further year.Transferring to Monaco from Club Brugge in 2021, Diatta scored eight goals and provided nine assists in 143 appearances across all competitions. Initia
  
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• How to watch USA vs Mexico live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  01-10-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This is one of the biggest rivalries in world soccer and this particular USA vs Mexico clash has been made more intriguing after a positive summer at the 2026 World Cup for both. MORE — USMNT being rewarded for Poch’s brave squad selectionsMauricio Pochettino has called up plenty of youngsters for this October international window and most of the teenagers have dazzled during a 4-1 win against Peru and a 4-2 win against Chile, especially 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan. After signing a ne
  
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• Xavi Espart names Barcelona player who impresses him most: ‘Best attacking abilities’

  01-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xavi Espart names Barcelona player who impresses him most: ‘Best attacking abilities’Xavi Espart has barely had time to process his own rise at Barcelona.The 19-year-old entered the summer as a promising La Masia player and emerged from pre-season as a genuine first-team option. He has since started Barcelona’s first five La Liga matches, with Hansi Flick trusting him at left-back despite Espart being right-footed and originally developing as a midfielder.During an intervi
  
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• Rival clubs want more than just relegation for Manchester City

  01-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rival clubs want more than just relegation for Manchester CityRival clubs want Manchester City’s punishment decided this season, and they feel relegation to the Championship would be insufficient, according to reports.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesThere’s been plenty of discussion around Manchester City this week, following the Premier League’s announcement that an independent commission has found the club guilty of all charges relating to serious breaches of the competition
  
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• Report Mancini sham contract let Manchester City avoid £12m in tax

  01-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Mancini sham contract let Manchester City avoid £12m in taxItaly coach Roberto Mancini and Manchester City are accused of potentially avoiding £12m in income tax and national insurance over his controversial double contract, which could prompt a criminal investigation.Part of the over 100 charges that the club was found guilty of by the Premier League independent commission was of using a “disguised funding scheme” to pay then-coach Mancini an extra salary.Although
  
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• Official: Malen crowned Serie A player of the month for August and September 2026

  01-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Malen crowned Serie A player of the month for August and September 2026Donyell Malen has officially been awarded the Serie A player of the month award for the period spanning August and September after a brilliant start to the 2026-27 campaign, which has seen the Dutchman net six goals from five league appearances.Official: Malen is the first Serie A player of the month of 2026-27Malen is the first player to claim the Serie A player of the month award in 2026-27. Given that only five l
  
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