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• Ibrahim deserves chance to impress - Cleverley

  02-10-2026 07:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Ibrahim has started one League One game this season and been a substitute in Plymouth Argyle's remaining seven [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says midfielder Bradley Ibrahim deserves a chance to start after his recent performances.The 21-year-old has made just one league start this season and seen his chances limited since the arrival on loan of Tyreeq Bakinson.Ibrahim missed a large chunk of last season with an ankle injury, having joined on a four-year deal for
  
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• Report: Roberto De Zerbi wants Spurs reunion with Premier League attacker

  02-10-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Roberto De Zerbi wants Spurs reunion with Premier League attackerTottenham tracking Kaoru Mitoma as De Zerbi reunion angle gathers paceTottenham Hotspur are among the clubs closely watching Kaoru Mitoma, with TeamTalk reporting that a reunion with Roberto De Zerbi is a live possibility as the Brighton winger edges towards a pivotal point in his contract situation.Mitoma is described as “a solid market opportunity” and that wording feels significant. When a player of his profi
  
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• Manchester United star opens the door to exit amid Arsenal interest

  02-10-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United star opens the door to exit amid Arsenal interestLeny Yoro transfer concern emerges as Arsenal and PSG monitor Manchester United defenderManchester United defender Leny Yoro has reportedly emerged as a player whose future at Old Trafford could come under scrutiny, with Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain among the clubs said to be monitoring his situation.The claims come from a report by Caught Offside, which credits information from sources familiar with the situation. The report
  
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• Mancini: ‘Italy lack world class players, so have to build a team that works’

  02-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Italy lack world class players, so have to build a team that works’Roberto Mancini warns Italy ‘don’t have world class players, so we have to build a team that can play well together’ as they take on France in the Nations League.It kicks off at the Stade de France in Paris at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from the Nations League on the Liveblog.There couldn’t have been a bigger difference between
  
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• Arsenal 28yo set to be available to start after injury concern

  02-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 28yo set to be available to start after injury concernThere is hope Ezri Konsa can shake off his recent injury concern to be ready to start for England against Croatia, despite dropping to the bench in midweek.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesFears were raised around the fitness status of Ezri Konsa when the Arsenal defender was absent from training on Monday, with the FA explaining that Konsa and Nico O’Reilly would be following their own individual training programmes.O’
  
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• 👀 Cruzeiro’s latest signing has EIGHT games to earn a new deal

  02-10-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Cruzeiro’s latest signing has EIGHT games to earn a new dealCruzeiro is racing against time to assess its latest signing. Announced in the final stretch of the transfer window, Matías Viña arrives at the club with only EIGHT matches left to prove he deserves to stay in Belo Horizonte.The Uruguayan left-back belongs to Flamengo and was loaned to Cruzeiro until the end of the season. The deal includes a purchase option, which Raposa may exercise if the player manages
  
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• Real Madrid keen on Bundesliga defender whom Liverpool can sign for €70 million

  02-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid keen on Bundesliga defender whom Liverpool can sign for €70 millionAs reported by BILD in Germany, Real Madrid are keen on Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah and have been closely scouting him this season.Over the past couple of summers, Los Blancos have significantly strengthened their defensive line, signing players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, and Marc Cucurella.However, more reinforcements could be needed
  
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• Bonucci: ‘Italy want to attack France wings’ with surprising formation

  02-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bonucci: ‘Italy want to attack France wings’ with surprising formationLeonardo Bonucci explains Italy’s forward-thinking formation against France in the Nations League, with quite a few surprises. ‘We want to attack their wings.’It kicks off at the Stade de France in Paris at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from the Nations League on the Liveblog.The Azzurri have had two completely different performances so far und
  
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• 🚨Confirmed XIs: a big Clásico awaits, Italy v France

  02-10-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed XIs: a big Clásico awaits, Italy v FranceThe Stade de France in Saint-Denis will host a blockbuster Group A1 clash in the UEFA Nations League this Friday (18:45 GMT), as France take on Italy. Les Bleus arrive with a perfect record after two 1-0 away wins over Turkey and Belgium — the latter secured by a dramatic late goal from Michael Olise — and will be aiming to strengthen their grip on top spot in the table.
  Meanwhile, the Azzurra come into the match revi
  
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• Man City confirm appeal against guilty verdict

  02-10-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them [Getty Images]Manchester City have confirmed they have lodged an appeal after an independent commission found the club guilty of all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations.In a short statement, the club said the commission's ruling contained "clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe".Asserting its innocence, the club added it had filed "a comprehensive body of irref
  
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• Nations League official line-ups: France vs. Italy

  02-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League official line-ups: France vs. ItalyItaly go all attack with the Esposito brothers and Moise Kean, confirming Michael Kayode at right-back, while France start Serie A stars Adrien Rabiot and Lucas Da Cunha.It kicks off at the Stade de France in Paris at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from the Nations League on the Liveblog.BURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Roberto Mancini, Head Coach of Italy, looks on before the UEFA Nations L
  
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• Nations League: Build-up as Northern Ireland face Ukraine

  02-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League - Group B2Ukraine v Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)Watch live on BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayerListen on BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC SoundsThree changes for NI as Morrison, Devlin and Spencer start Nations League: Build-up as Northern Ireland face Ukraine
  
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• 🚨 France v Italy: the official line-ups for the big clash!

  02-10-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 France v Italy: the official line-ups for the big clash!Third and final match for the France team during this international break.The schedule has saved the best for last: France-Italy, a remake of the 2026 World Cup final, with Zinédine Zidane in the starring role.The lineups for this Group A Nations League clash have been officially announced by UEFA. Lucas Da Cunha, Jérémy Jacquet and Adrien Truffert are in the starting XI.This article was translated into Englis
  
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• 🚨 France - Italy: the official line-ups for the crunch clash!

  02-10-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 France - Italy: the official line-ups for the crunch clash!Prestige match at the Stade de France tonight: France–Italy, a remake of the 2006 World Cup final, with Zinédine Zidane as the protagonist.The lineups for this Group A Nations League clash have been officially confirmed by UEFA. Lucas Da Cunha, Jérémy Jacquet and Adrien Truffert all start.One small surprise compared with the expected lineup: Pierre Kalulu is preferred to Jules Koundé at right-b
  
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• Real Madrid retain total faith in loanee who is improving after horror start

  02-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid retain total faith in loanee who is improving after horror startAccording to AS, Real Madrid retain complete faith in their 19-year-old prodigy Franco Mastantuono, who is currently on loan at Fiorentina.The teenager endured a rough start to his stint in Italy, but has since experienced a turnaround of fortunes, even earning a spot back in the Argentina national team setup.And, even though he had a difficult initiation to life in Europe, Los Blancos retain their trust in the youngster
  
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• Jurgen Klopp sends message to Liverpool over Florian Wirtz performance

  02-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp sends message to Liverpool over Florian Wirtz performanceJurgen Klopp Sends Liverpool Message After Florian Wirtz Germany DisplayThere was something reassuringly familiar about Jurgen Klopp leaving the Allianz Arena smiling on Thursday night. Liverpool supporters have seen that expression before, usually after a team under his guidance had imposed itself upon an opponent with energy, aggression and purpose.Germany’s 2-0 UEFA Nations League victory over Serbia provided Klopp wi
  
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• Liverpool given massive injury boost as 'smart' sensation nears comeback

  02-10-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given massive injury boost as 'smart' sensation nears comebackThe fitness of Liverpool's players was questioned last season. Every week, it felt like at least one or two players were getting side-lined due to injury.Obviously, some of the injuries that Liverpool's first-team squad suffered weren't down to issues that they caused themselves but, a lot of them felt like they could have been avoided.Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni were the four players with
  
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• Capello on the two moments that made him determined to crush Cruyff

  02-10-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Capello on the two moments that made him determined to crush CruyffFabio Capello reveals the two moments that made him determined to beat Johan Cruyff. ‘I saw that and told my Milan players, we won 4-0 with the perfect performance.’The Rossoneri have won the Champions League seven times, fewer only than Real Madrid, and probably the most unexpected was in 1994.epa10494184 Former Italian soccer coach Fabio Capello arrives for the The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 ceremony in Paris, F
  
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• Real Madrid are confident of Barcelona facing sanctions from UEFA – report

  02-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid are confident of Barcelona facing sanctions from UEFA – reportThe past 24 hours have seen the Negreira scandal return to the forefront once more, and the timing of the development is curious.Real Madrid are at the centre of the controversy resurfacing in the UEFA offices, and one cannot help but observe how the club are looking to divert the attention away from them at a point in the season when they are clearly far from their best.Instead, they are looking to find another mean
  
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• What can Posh fans expect from 'relentless' Savage?

  02-10-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robbie Savage's appointment at Peterborough is the latest chapter of a remarkable managerial rise [Getty Images]"All I can say to you Posh fans... you lucky people!"Barry Fry's association with Peterborough United spans more than 30 memorable years, and at Friday's unveiling of Robbie Savage as Posh's new boss, Fry predicted the club's next chapter would be anything but dull.For Savage, it is a first foray into management at an EFL side - so what should supporters expect from Luke Williams' succ
  
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• Official | Serge Gnabry departs DFB camp after successfully completing Germany comeback

  02-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Serge Gnabry departs DFB camp after successfully completing Germany comebackSerge Gnabry’s extended tour of duty with the German national team has come to an end following Thursday night’s 2-0 Nations League victory over Serbia.The Bayern Munich attacker will not travel with Jürgen Klopp’s squad to Thessaloniki for Sunday’s return fixture against Greece. Gnabry can instead return to his club and continue working toward full fitness following the
  
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• Jürgen Klopp jokes about attracting Liverpool audience after Florian Wirtz masterclass

  02-10-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp jokes about attracting Liverpool audience after Florian Wirtz masterclassFlorian Wirtz’s outstanding performance in Germany’s 2-0 Nations League victory over Serbia prompted national team head coach Jürgen Klopp to send a rather conspicuous message in the direction of his former club Liverpool.Wirtz supplied the decisive contribution to Tom Bischof’s opener by striking the post and later scored Germany’s second himself. The 23-year-old also created
  
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• 👀 Fabrizio Romano reveals Jorge Jesus's betrayal of Cristiano

  02-10-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Fabrizio Romano reveals Jorge Jesus's betrayal of CristianoJournalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed the details behind the rift between Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal national team, stating that the star feels deeply disappointed and betrayed by coach Jorge Jesus.
  The origin of the dressing-room riftAccording to Romano, after having Cristiano warm up for 30 minutes without giving him a single minute on the pitch, the coach was willing to apologize publicly. However, at the press con
  
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• PSG key player sent home from national team camp after picking up left ankle injury

  02-10-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG key player sent home from national team camp after picking up left ankle injuryPSG have had a good run in this international break without injury – but one key player has left his national team camp.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.We were just saying that PSG had got pretty lucky in terms of injuries in this extended international break.Well, it’s just our luck. Ho
  
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• Neto: ‘Juventus changed a lot, positive Spalletti impact’

  02-10-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neto: ‘Juventus changed a lot, positive Spalletti impact’Neto admits Juventus has ‘changed a lot’ since he last played there in 2017, but he is feeling a ‘very positive impact’ with coach Luciano Spalletti.The goalkeeper was snapped up as a free agent last week when Kamil Grabara was ruled out for the rest of the season by a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his knee.It represents a return to Turin for the 37-year-old, who was already here from 2015 to 20
  
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• 🔝Hürzeler leads, Brighton make Premier League history

  02-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝Hürzeler leads, Brighton make Premier League historyFor the fifth time in Premier League history, a single club has claimed all three of the competition’s monthly individual awards. This time, Brighton & Hove Albion completed a clean sweep in September 2026.
  Individual honors for BrightonThe English side swept all the September awards, with Pascal Gross named Player of the Month, Fabian Hürzeler winning Manager of the Month, and Lewis Dunk scoring the Goal of the Mon
  
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• ‘We know we have to improve’ – Passmoor comments on Leicester City’s form

  02-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We know we have to improve’ – Passmoor comments on Leicester City’s formLeicester City manager Rick Passmoor says that his side know they have to improve results and performances, although there is a long way to go in the season.The Foxes started the campaign with back-to-back wins in Barclays WSL2, but they have lost their two league games since those victories.When speaking to the media ahead of this weekend’s Barclays WSL2 fixture at Sunderland, Passmoor said th
  
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• Sandro Tonali’s agent reveals why he joined Tottenham in record transfer

  02-10-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sandro Tonali’s agent reveals why he joined Tottenham in record transferTottenham Hotspur shelled out a club record fee to sign Sandro Tonali in the summer. While he hasn’t started the season well, the transfer was a clear indication of the player’s rise in stature since his early days at Brescia and Milan.His agent – Giuseppe Riso, has now opened up about the decision to join the Lilywhites and how the transfer came about.Riso told the Colpi Da Maestra podcast and reveal
  
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• Italy U21 squad: Ahanor added, but Favasuli and Fortini out injured

  02-10-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy U21 squad: Ahanor added, but Favasuli and Fortini out injuredThe Italy Under-21 side added Honest Ahanor, but lost Costantino Favasuli and Niccolò Fortini to injury for the decisive European Championship qualifier with Poland.The Azzurrini scraped a last-gasp 1-0 victory in Armenia last night thanks to the stoppage time goal from Milan’s Alphadjo Cisse.Italy battling for U21 European ChampionshipCESENA – OCTOBER 10: Silvio Baldini head coach of Italy U21 during the UEFA
  
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• Liverpool star set to receive second chance after disastrous loan spell

  02-10-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star set to receive second chance after disastrous loan spellHarvey Elliott at Valencia, last chance territory for Liverpool midfielderHarvey Elliott has reached the point in his career where promise counts for very little. Potential is a lovely thing when you are 18 and getting people off their seats. At 23, it becomes a question. At Liverpool, questions do not hang around for long. They are answered brutally by the team sheet, by the market, and by the pace of a club that has no time
  
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