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• Incredible genius will become Liverpool's next sporting director

  19-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Incredible genius will become Liverpool's next sporting directorLiverpool's next sporting director could be an absolute genius. The Richard Hughes era is over at Anfield. He has left the club after a whirlwind two years. During his time at Liverpool, Hughes attracted some of the biggest names in world football to the club.He broke Liverpool's transfer record multiple times.Ultimately, he signed exciting players. However, he also left the current squad quite imbalanced. When you look at Andoni Ir
  
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• McBurnie misses golden chance as Pocognoli starts Scotland reign with Slovenia stalemate

  26-09-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland’s ramped-up second-half performance offered some cause for optimism as Sebastien Pocognoli’s tenure as head coach began with a goalless draw with Slovenia in Ljubljana.The 39-year-old Belgian head coach, appointed in August as Steve Clarke’s successor, refreshed the side for the Nations League Group B1 opener in the Stozice Stadium, but they were fortunate on a couple of occasions at least not to fall behind before rallying before the break.Scotland had been insipid an
  
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• Report: Liverpool set to battle Man United in the race for Premier League star

  26-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool set to battle Man United in the race for Premier League starLiverpool Monitor Micky van de Ven as Tottenham Hold Firm on £80m-£90m ValuationLiverpool are among the clubs keeping a close watch on Micky van de Ven, with the Tottenham centre-back emerging as one of the Premier League’s most closely tracked defenders ahead of future transfer windows. According to Caught Offside, Manchester United are also in the picture, although Spurs hold a particularly strong h
  
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• Man City chairman confident club will prove innocence

  26-09-2026 17:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says he is still confident of proving the club's innocence after they were found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules.City were accused of a wide range of rule breaches, centring around claims they inflated sponsorship revenue from connected companies and made other "off the books" payments to circumvent financial regulations.On Friday, it was announced City had been found guilty of the vast majority of the 115 charges brought again
  
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• Grillitsch has surgery, Frosinone miss Austria international for circa 4 weeks

  26-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grillitsch has surgery, Frosinone miss Austria international for circa 4 weeksFrosinone will be without Austria international Florian Grillitsch for several weeks after he underwent surgery for a sports hernia.The midfielder only made the move to Serie A from SC Braga midway through August and has made two appearances for the club, one in the league and another the Coppa Italia.Grillitsch injury for FrosinoneVIENNA, AUSTRIA – MARCH 31: Florian Grillitsch of Austria during warm up ahead of
  
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• Klopp reacts to Karim Adeyemi’s horror miss vs Netherlands: ‘We are working with him’

  26-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klopp reacts to Karim Adeyemi’s horror miss vs Netherlands: ‘We are working with him’Jurgen Klopp’s first match as manager of the German national team saw his side play out a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, now coached by former Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez.Germany were heading towards a narrow 1-0 victory until a late goal from Cody Gakpo. But the scoreline could have been much different if Barcelona star Karim Adeyemi had successfully converted a goalscoring opportunity
  
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• Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game

  26-09-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FAI chief executive David Courell confirmed one player has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad in protest[Getty Images]Republic of Ireland players intend to wear black armbands "in recognition of all lives lost in the [Gaza] conflict" for Sunday's Uefa Nations League B3 game in Debrecen, Hungary, after confirming they will go ahead with the fixture.Football Association of Ireland (FAI) chief executive David Courell confirmed one player has withdrawn from the squad before the game.But he
  
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• Report: Liverpool and Man United in the race to sign Premier League defender

  26-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool and Man United in the race to sign Premier League defenderMicky van de Ven transfer latest as Manchester United track Tottenham centre-backManchester United are among the clubs keeping a close watch on Micky van de Ven, with Tottenham’s outstanding young defender now firmly established as one of the most admired centre-backs in the Premier League. According to Caught Offside, United and Liverpool are both following developments, although any move looks complicated by Spur
  
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• Real Madrid newcomer puts pressure on Mourinho after stellar performance for national team

  26-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid newcomer puts pressure on Mourinho after stellar performance for national teamThe international break has given Jose Mourinho some valuable time to not only ruminate on the team’s weak points but also take a closer look at players who have not been performing.Yan Diomande is one of those players who have had a slow start to the season, after making a big-money move from RB Leipzig in the summer.The Ivorian is yet to score a single goal in eight competitive appearances so far th
  
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• Alajbegovic on right Juventus decision, Spalletti help and Scudetto ambition

  26-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alajbegovic on right Juventus decision, Spalletti help and Scudetto ambitionKerim Alajbegovic insists he ‘didn’t think twice’ about joining Juventus, despite an offer from Chelsea, thanks Luciano Spalletti for advice, and wants to ‘compete for the title.’The Bosnia and Herzegovina international had seemed to be on the verge of putting pen to paper for Chelsea, but suddenly Juve swooped in with a full agreement.He only turned 19 earlier this week and feels Turin is t
  
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• Confidence grows in Barcelona about Spotify Camp Nou hosting 2030 World Cup final

  26-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confidence grows in Barcelona about Spotify Camp Nou hosting 2030 World Cup finalThe Spotify Camp Nou is proving to be one of the major positives for FC Barcelona. Not only the team has won every match played in front of its supporters, but the stadium has also emerged as one of the club’s main sources of revenue. On top of that, the renovated stadium is gaining international recognition and putting the Catalan club firmly on the global football map.2030 World Cup final at Camp Nou?After b
  
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• Manchester City chairman releases statement after reports say club are guilty of breaching financial rules

  26-09-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City’s chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has released a statement to supporters concerning the reports that the club will be found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules. Man City have been under investigation since 2023 over 115 charges of financial rules breaches and the verdict is expected to find City guilty of 114 of the charges against them. Reports of the expected verdict started to appear on Friday 25 September though the process is still ongoing and t
  
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• Manchester City maintain innocence as focus grows on Mancini double contract

  26-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City maintain innocence as focus grows on Mancini double contractManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak released a statement insisting the club is innocent, despite reports they were found guilty on 114 financial rule breaches, including Roberto Mancini’s double contract.The Premier League club faces anything from a fine to having titles stripped, points deducted and a demotion if it is confirmed that they are found guilty of breaking the financial rules on a massive scale
  
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• Bundesliga Tactics Check | VfB Stuttgart

  26-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga Tactics Check | VfB StuttgartAs part of an ongoing series during the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign, Get German Football News is pleased to take a closer look at VfB Stuttgart, six competitive fixtures into a season in which Sebastian Hoeneß has already begun rearranging his overflowing tactical toy box. Three points from four Bundesliga matches. Fifteenth place. Six goals scored and nine conceded. Three defeats already.There are certainly more elegant ways to begin a sea
  
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• 🚨 City chairman: many want to undermine us, they won't succeed

  26-09-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 City chairman: many want to undermine us, they won't succeedKhaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of Manchester City, has sent a letter to the club’s fans and the football world following reports published on Friday about the case concerning the club’s alleged financial breaches.Given that the Premier League process is still ongoing, Al Mubarak says the club’s position remains the same as it was in 2023 and that nothing has changed despite the noise surrounding the case.The c
  
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• Zinédine Zidane admits France imperfections as he gets off to winning start

  26-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinédine Zidane admits France imperfections as he gets off to winning start“It isn’t perfect, that’s for sure, but we will try to improve and I am happy to start with a win,” said Zinédine Zidane after he made his highly anticipated debut in the dugout for France. It was certainly an imperfect performance from Les Bleus, who nonetheless got their UEFA Nations League campaign – and indeed the Zidane era – off to a winning start against Turkiye (1-
  
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• Ireland to play controversial Israel Nations League fixtures after player vote

  26-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Republic of Ireland's contentious Nations League matches against Israel will proceed as scheduled following a vote among the squad.Doubts had surrounded Sunday's opening fixture in Debrecen after a planned press conference was postponed until Saturday afternoon.However, clarity was provided when the Football Association of Ireland released a statement confirming the games would go ahead.It read: "The Football Association of Ireland confirms that the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League fixtures again
  
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• Report: Liverpool forward still wants to leave the club

  26-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool forward still wants to leave the clubFederico Chiesa Weighing Liverpool Exit as Juventus Return Enters the FrameFederico Chiesa’s Liverpool future is moving back into focus, with fresh reporting from TuttoJuve suggesting the Italy international is considering a route away from Anfield.There is a wider context here. Liverpool have already been through significant change, both in the squad and in the dugout, and Andoni Iraola has inherited a group still searching for balanc
  
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• Flick to watch England vs Spain live with a large number of Barcelona players set to be involved

  26-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick to watch England vs Spain live with a large number of Barcelona players set to be involvedAccording to MARCA, FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick gave his players time off from yesterday, Friday, after they completed a gym session at the Ciutat Esportiva, until Monday 5 October. The German tactician, however, is not taking a break. He plans to watch tonight’s UEFA Nations League match between England and Spain live at Wembley. Seven players with Spain, one with EnglandAfter all, there a
  
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• Jürgen Klopp confirms Alexander Nübel will play against Greece 

  26-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp confirms Alexander Nübel will play against Greece German national team head coach Jürgen Klopp has stated that 29-year-old Besiktas goalkeeper Alexander Nübel will play between the sticks in the UEFA Nations League game against Greece on Sunday. Marc ter Stegen started in the 1-1 draw against the Netherlands, and there were mixed reactions to his performance. Klopp defended the Ajax keeper in the pre-match press conference ahead of the game in Augsburg.
  
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• Zidane fever grips France

  26-09-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zidane fever grips FranceIn the months between the 2024 Euros and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there was a malaise that gripped the French public, who became less enamoured and more ambivalent towards their national football team. That disinterest was reflected not only in attendance at stadia, but also in viewing figures.A fresh momentum was needed and it has been provided by the managerial change. Didier Deschamps, who won the 2018 World Cup with Les Bleus, departed at the end of the most recent W
  
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• Dybala and Molina to remain at Trigoria

  26-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala and Molina to remain at TrigoriaThe most anticipated event for Argentinians and beyond will take place on October 6th. The AFA has invited Nahuel Molina and Paulo Dybala to take part in Lionel Messi’s final match for Argentina—against Benin. The two Roma players, however, will remain in Trigoria, avoiding a long trip ahead of the match against Como. According to Radio Manà Manà, both will remain in the capital, putting an end to one of the most debated questions
  
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• Video: Inter defender John Stones names his all-time England 5-a-side team

  26-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Inter defender John Stones names his all-time England 5-a-side teamInter defender John Stones has named his all-time England five-a-side team, including his former Manchester City teammate and ex-Milan defender Kyle Walker.Who makes it into John Stones’s all-time England side?The 94-time England international, who joined Inter after leaving Manchester City over the summer, was asked by DAZN to name the players that would make it into his all-time Three Lions five-a-side team.MIAMI G
  
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• Uefa Nations League today: How to watch England v Spain, TV channels & live stream Saturday 26 September

  26-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trent Alexander-Arnold is back in the England squad for Saturday’s Nations League match against World Cup winners Spain.Photograph: Eddie Keogh/The FA/Getty ImagesThomas Tuchel still hasn’t been forgiven by a large swath of the England support who remember how the German’s game management contributed to the Three Lions’ collapse against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final this summer.The England manager has a point to prove, making Saturday’s Nations League opener
  
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• Report Patric to leave Lazio as free agent for Al-Ittifaq

  26-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Patric to leave Lazio as free agent for Al-IttifaqLazio are ready to say goodbye to defender Patric with reports he is in talks to terminate his contract, as Mario Balotelli’s Al-Ittifaq are waiting.The 33-year-old has been in the Biancocelesti squad for over a decade, since arriving from the Barcelona B team in 2015.He made 244 competitive appearances for the club, scoring six goals and providing six assists, with five red cards during his experience.End of Lazio adventure for Patr
  
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• Report Manu Koné now worth €100m to Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool

  26-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Manu Koné now worth €100m to Chelsea, Manchester United and LiverpoolAfter reports Roma rebuffed €50m proposals from Manchester United, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, it’s now suggested France international Manu Koné is worth closer to €100m on the transfer market.The midfielder was widely expected to leave over the summer, as the Giallorossi had already worked hard to resist Inter’s pursuit several months earlier.His asking price had alre
  
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• Bisiwu opens up on summer move to Barcelona from Club Brugge: ‘It was not an easy decision’

  26-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bisiwu opens up on summer move to Barcelona from Club Brugge: ‘It was not an easy decision’Jesse Bisiwu arrived at FC Barcelona in the summer with sporting director Deco and head of scouting Joao Amaral seeing the teenager as a personal bet for the future.The 18-year-old Belgian winger joined from Club Brugge for a fee of around €8.5 million plus add-ons, and is part of the first-team squad, although for now he is playing with the reserve side. Bisiwu on his Barcelona journey so
  
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• Republic of Ireland confirm Israel game will go ahead

  26-09-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Republic of Ireland have confirmed Sunday's Uefa Nations League B3 game against Israel in Debrecen, Hungary will go ahead.There appeared to be real doubt on Saturday morning whether the fixture would take place.A pre-match news conference with manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and a player, scheduled for 09:15 BST, was postponed just 15 minutes before it was due to start, with reporters informed it would instead take place after the team's training session.That training session, scheduled for 10:0
  
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• Norwood and Batty join Scunthorpe on short-term deals

  26-09-2026 15:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Norwood has won promotion to the EFL with both Oldham and Tranmere [Getty Images]Scunthorpe United have signed forward James Norwood and midfielder Dan Batty on short-term deals.Norwood, 36, spent last season in League Two with Fleetwood Town, for whom he scored six times in 24 appearances, while Batty was part of York City's National League title-winning squad.Norwood played in the Oldham Athletic side in 2025 that won promotion to the English Football League, scoring one of the Latics' g
  
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• ‘I didn’t want to go to the Championship or to a small town in Wales’ – Lyon’s Pavel Sulc reveals declined Wrexham move

  26-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I didn’t want to go to the Championship or to a small town in Wales’ – Lyon’s Pavel Sulc reveals declined Wrexham moveIt is no secret that Pavel Sulc (25) was close to a move away from Olympique Lyonnais this summer; he has already said as much while speaking to the media while away on international duty with Czechia.Sulc, however, has now revealed that he specifically turned down interest from one club, despite a significant summer offer being made to Lyon for his
  
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