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• Hugo Ekitike eyeing December return to action for Liverpool

  30-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hugo Ekitike eyeing December return to action for LiverpoolHugo Ekitike is continuing his recovery from a serious Achilles injury and hopes to return to competitive action for Liverpool before the end of the year, according to L’Equipe.Ekitike has been sidelined since rupturing his right Achilles tendon during the Champions League encounter with Paris Saint-Germain on April 14.The 24-year-old was only beginning to establish himself for the France national team and was expected to lead the
  
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• Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi reveals Spain dressing-room secret and Champions League dream: ‘The one I laugh with most is…’

  02-10-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi reveals Spain dressing-room secret and Champions League dream: ‘The one I laugh with most is…’Pau Cubarsi has offered a glimpse into the personality behind one of Barcelona’s most established young defenders, revealing which Spain teammate brings out his playful side and explaining what he ultimately wants to achieve at club level.Despite his rapid rise with Barcelona and Spain, Cubarsi insists that football remains something he uses to enj
  
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• 🚨 Raphinha verdict in, huge relief for Barça!

  02-10-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Raphinha verdict in, huge relief for Barça!Barça can breathe easy!This Friday, Raphinha underwent tests in Barcelona after suffering a thigh injury while on international duty.For several days, Barça and its supporters had feared a lengthy layoff for the Brazilian forward, who has already had several thigh problems.But according to Sport and Mundo Deportivo, the test results were very reassuring. The former Rennes player is not believed to have any serious injury,
  
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• Bastoni on Dembélé: ‘I’m the last person you should ask’ – video

  02-10-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bastoni on Dembélé: ‘I’m the last person you should ask’ – videoItaly star Alessandro Bastoni jokes that he should be the ‘last person you should ask’ about facing France’s Ousmane Dembélé: ‘You saw how it went the last time.’Italy and Inter star Bastoni made a funny and honest admission about facing star striker Dembélé, the latest Ballon d’Or winner.FLORENCE, ITALY – OCTOBER 08: Alessand
  
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• 😮‍💨 Barça confirm Raphinha isn't injured (Onda Cero, Mundo Deportivo)

  02-10-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😮‍💨 Barça confirm Raphinha isn't injured (Onda Cero, Mundo Deportivo)Raphinha will be able to play against Getafe next Saturday the 10th (18:30) at Spotify Camp Nou.
  According to reports from Onda Cero and Mundo Deportivo, the Brazilian has successfully come through the tests carried out today by Barcelona’s doctors after the knock to his right thigh that forced him off in last Tuesday’s friendly between Brazil and Australia.Barça’s medical sta
  
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• Ball keen for Torquay to bounce back in FA Cup

  02-10-2026 13:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torquay United suffered a 3-0 loss at Billericay Town last week [Shutterstock]Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says his side have to put their poor performance at Billericay Town behind them.The Gulls head to National League South rivals Tonbridge Angels in the FA Cup third qualifying round off the back of a 3-0 loss in Essex.Ball said he was "furious" at the manner of his side's defeat and Torquay's travelling fans left him and his players in no doubt about their unhappiness at the scoreline."
  
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• Alex Scott makes admission about England midfield battle

  02-10-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Scott makes admission about England midfield battleAlex Scott has admitted that he needs to improve his game to establish himself in England’s midfield.Scott made his competitive debut for the Three Lions in Tuesday’s UEFA Nations League victory at Czechia, replacing Elliot Anderson in the 70th minute.The Bournemouth midfielder had previously been called up for the final 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania, but did not make an appearance.Scott faces stiff compet
  
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• Liverpool's Premier League rivals reveal stance on triple sale

  02-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's Premier League rivals reveal stance on triple saleLiverpool's summer transfer window was filled with rumours. Almost every single position among the Reds' ranks was scrutinised with two or three players from the same position all being linked with a switch.Admittedly, it's clear that, even after the four new players that they brought through the Anfield doors, change is still needed.So, that's why most Liverpool fans are getting rather excited about the upcoming January transfer wind
  
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• Barcelona breathe a sigh of relief as tests confirm no injury to captain; will be available vs Getafe

  02-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona breathe a sigh of relief as tests confirm no injury to captain; will be available vs GetafeIn a major development, Mundo Deportivo reports that Raphinha will be available for Barcelona’s meeting with Getafe on Saturday 10 October at the Spotify Camp Nou.The 29-year-old winger enjoyed a brilliant start to the season before suffering an injury scare with the Brazil national team during the ongoing international break, leading to major concerns within the club.Medical tests confirm
  
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• Haaland 'gave me his shirt... but didn't take mine'

  02-10-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Cabango was a member of Wales' squad at the 2022 World Cup finals [FAW/John Smith]Defender Ben Cabango will always have a memento to remind him of Wales' memorable victory over Norway – Erling Haaland's shirt.Wales beat the World Cup quarter-finalists 2-1 in the Nations League with Cabango producing an outstanding display to keep Manchester City striker Haaland quiet.The Swansea City defender revealed he asked Haaland for his shirt after the final whistle at the Cardiff City Stadium."I
  
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• Arsenal 20yo scores solo goal in Nations League match

  02-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 20yo scores solo goal in Nations League matchArsenal youth winger James Scanlon scored a solo goal for Gibraltar on Thursday night, netting an equaliser for his team’s first goal of the international break.Photo by Carsten Harz/Getty ImagesArsenal summer signing James Scanlon celebrated his 20th birthday earlier in the international break, meaning Thursday’s Gibraltar game against Malta was the first of his new decade.Gibraltar had begun the international break with a pair of
  
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• Roma captain Cristante a doubt for Como clash; De Roon an option to replace him

  02-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma captain Cristante a doubt for Como clash; De Roon an option to replace himBryan Cristante is uncertain for Roma’s trip to Como, with a knee problem following the back trouble that cost him his Italy call-up.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the captain has recovered from the lower back pain that forced him to withdraw from Roberto Mancini’s squad, but has since reported inflammation in his right knee. The medical staff will assess it over the coming days
  
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• Italy predicted XI v France: Moise Kean a doubt, Gianluigi Donnarumma to start

  02-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy predicted XI v France: Moise Kean a doubt, Gianluigi Donnarumma to startThere is a lot of uncertainty regarding the side that Roberto Mancini will put out at the Stade de France tonight when Italy face France in the UEFA Nations League. There could be significant turnover from the former Manchester City manager. Gianluigi Donnarumma, however, looks certain to start and to captain Italy tonight. It also looks likely that Sandro Tonali will continue to play through the middle and Pio Esposit
  
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• England’s plan for Rio Ngumoha now confirmed after latest developments

  02-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s plan for Rio Ngumoha now confirmed after latest developmentsRio Ngumoha handed England selection boost ahead of Croatia and Czechia fixturesRio Ngumoha’s latest England milestone could be followed by further opportunities, with a reduced squad improving the Liverpool forward’s prospects of involvement against Croatia and Czechia.The teenager made his competitive international debut in Tuesday’s 2-0 victory in Prague, having been omitted from Thomas Tuchel’
  
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• 🚨 Manchester City appeal Premier League ruling

  02-10-2026 12:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Manchester City appeal Premier League rulingManchester City submitted its appeal at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026, against the Premier League Commission’s ruling, as the club confirmed in an official statement.The appeal is part of the disciplinary proceedings opened by the Premier League.In its statement, the club argues that the ruling contains “clear material errors of law, principle and fact” and that “it is unsafe.” City maintains its innocen
  
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• The New York Times praises Roma’s away jersey: “Give them the Scudetto.”

  02-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New York Times praises Roma’s away jersey: “Give them the Scudetto.”The New York Times reviewed the kits of numerous European clubs, including superpowers like Barcelona, ​​Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and many others. The newspaper also focused on Roma’s away jersey, and its review speaks for itself: “Simply splendid. It’s no small feat to come up with a distinctive and/or original design for a team’s away jersey that is also ins
  
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• Stones sets out Inter ambition: ‘I want to be remembered for winning’

  02-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stones sets out Inter ambition: ‘I want to be remembered for winning’John Stones has described the emotions of joining Inter and set out how he wants to be remembered at San Siro.Speaking in an interview with DAZN, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the England defender reflected on the move that took him from Manchester to Milan in the summer.“I felt a lot of emotions, it was an overwhelming feeling of happiness and pride,” Stones said. “I’m really grateful for this opport
  
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• Manchester City confirm appeal after Premier League charges verdict

  02-10-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have confirmed that they have appealed after being found guilty of breaching Premier League rules.It was confirmed on Tuesday that an independent commission had found the club had arranged “sham contracts” to circumvent financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.The commission ruled that Manchester City were guilty on every rule breach and all bar one of failing to comply with the Premier League’s investigation.Manchester City appealed the dec
  
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• France vs. Italy: Where to watch on TV, latest team news and probable line-ups

  02-10-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France vs. Italy: Where to watch on TV, latest team news and probable line-upsItaly face their biggest test of Roberto Mancini’s second spell in charge of the national team away against France in the Nations League on Friday evening, and pre-match reports indicate that both Riccardo Calafiori and Nicolo Barella are set to return to the starting line-up.Kick-off this evening is due at 19.45 BST.Mancini got his second spell as head coach of the Italy national team underway with a 2-0 defeat
  
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• Christopher Nkunku undergoing rigorous international-break training in order to boost Bundesliga form

  02-10-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christopher Nkunku undergoing rigorous international-break training in order to boost Bundesliga formAlthough Christopher Nkunku’s return to RB Leipzig was hailed as a major coup, the 28-year-old has yet to rediscover the form that made him one of Europe’s most exciting players during his first spell at the club.Nkunku has recorded one goal and two assists in his first five competitive games since returning to Leipzig. However, those numbers fall short of the high standards supporter
  
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• Hartlepool appoint Wild as head coach

  02-10-2026 12:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pete Wild has managed in the EFL with Oldham, Barrow, Fleetwood and Tranmere [Shutterstock]Hartlepool United have appointed former Oldham and Halifax boss Pete Wild as their new head coach.The 42-year-old replaces Lee Clark at Victoria Park after he resigned last month.Wild's first game in charge of Pools, who are 22nd in the National League, will be at home to Tamworth on Saturday."Hartlepool United are a sleeping giant, and they should not be in the National League," Wild told the club website
  
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• 🥇 Pascal Gross, Premier League player of the month at 35

  02-10-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥇 Pascal Gross, Premier League player of the month at 35Pascal Gross has won the EA SPORTS Player of the Month award for September after one of the best spells of his career. The 35-year-old Brighton midfielder receives the award for the first time.Gross recorded five goal involvements in September, with two goals and three assists. His run began with a goal and two assists in Brighton’s 5-0 win over Coventry City.He then opened the scoring against Arsenal and set up Chema Andr&eac
  
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• Zhegrova reveals why he stayed at Juventus as Ravanelli hails his ‘incredible quality’

  02-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zhegrova reveals why he stayed at Juventus as Ravanelli hails his ‘incredible quality’Edon Zhegrova has explained his decision to remain at Juventus despite a summer of uncertainty, and found a vocal supporter in former striker Fabrizio Ravanelli.Speaking to SportMediaset after Kosovo’s goalless draw with Israel, the winger was clear about where his future lies.“I love this club and I want to achieve something big,” Zhegrova said, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb. &l
  
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• Former Real Madrid defender Rafa Obrador opens up on decision to leave: ‘Didn’t think twice’

  02-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid defender Rafa Obrador opens up on decision to leave: ‘Didn’t think twice’During the summer of 2025, Real Madrid parted ways with one of their young academy talents in Rafa Obrador, selling him to SL Benfica.The deal came as a part of the operation that saw the Los Blancos sign a former academy propsect, Alvaro Carreras, to strengthen the left-back position.Obrador talks Real MadridObrador joined the Real Madrid youth academy in the summer of 2020, signing fro
  
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• Was long-awaited win a turning point for Bellamy?

  02-10-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Bellamy has won nine of his 23 games in charge of Wales since replacing Rob Page in July 2024 [Huw Evans Picture Agency]A game won, a line drawn.And perhaps the end of Craig Bellamy's summer of discontent.The significance of the victory over Norway was not lost on the Wales head coach.After all, goals from Neco Williams and Dan James – as well as shutting out Erling Haaland – delivered not only Wales' first win in seven games, but their first ever in Nations League A.Indeed, th
  
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• Ahanor drops out of Italy squad but will be available for crucial U21 qualifier

  02-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ahanor drops out of Italy squad but will be available for crucial U21 qualifierHonest Ahanor has officially withdrawn from the Italy national team squad ahead of Friday evening’s Nations League clash away against France, but will now be available for Silvio Baldini and the Italy U21 squad ahead of a crucial European Championship qualifier for the Azzurrini.Ahanor drops out of Italy senior squad and teams up with Baldini’s U21sItaly have two fixtures remaining of the extra-long Septem
  
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• Man City dealt huge injury blow ahead of Liverpool clash

  02-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City dealt huge injury blow ahead of Liverpool clashManchester City await Nico O’Reilly injury update ahead of Liverpool clashManchester City have a fresh fitness concern before their trip to Liverpool after Nico O’Reilly withdrew from the England squad and returned to his club for assessment.The left-back’s departure adds uncertainty to City’s preparations for the Premier League meeting at Anfield on Sunday, 11 October. It does not, at this stage, confirm that he wil
  
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• Barcelona to continue monitoring former La Masia starlet as he makes comeback from injury

  02-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona to continue monitoring former La Masia starlet as he makes comeback from injuryAfter many months marked by the frustration of injuries, former FC Barcelona starlet Dani Rodriguez, currently at Dinamo Zagreb has made his comeback, reports SPORT. The talented attacker, who finished last season carrying an injury with the Catalans before suffering an untimely relapse, can finally see light at the end of the tunnel.After a lengthy rehabilitation programme to overcome his muscular problems
  
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• Peretz withdraws from Israel squad with injury

  02-10-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Peretz has returned to Southampton as a precaution [Getty Images]Southampton goalkeeper Daniel Peretz has withdrawn from the Israel national side's Nations League squad following a minor injury.It is understood the 26-year-old had a tight glute and a slight strain, so has returned to Staplewood for further testing. The club are hoping Peretz can make a recovery in time for next weekend's south coast derby when Saints host rivals Portsmouth at St Mary's.He was not included in his country's
  
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• Man City verdict has 'implications for game's integrity' - FA

  02-10-2026 11:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them [Getty Images]The independent commission's verdict against Manchester City has "significant implications for the integrity of the game", according to the Football Association.In a statement, English football's governing body added: "We are carefully considering the decision and its implications and will take action where appropriate." The FA's statement comes after it was confirmed on Tuesday that City were found guilty of
  
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