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• Incredible Liverpool star is back, Andoni Iraola will be over the moon

  03-10-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Incredible Liverpool star is back, Andoni Iraola will be over the moonOne Liverpool star is back and Andoni Iraola will be absolutely thrilled. It should just be up, up, up from here.Andoni Iraola will be watching the international break closely and not just to keep track of the injuries. Liverpool have suffered two of those so far, with both Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo ruled out.That's a particularly difficult problem as those two have unequivocally been Liverpool's two best attackers. In fac
  
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• Why Julian Ward must avoid repeating Richard Hughes mistake

  05-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Julian Ward must avoid repeating Richard Hughes mistakeRichard Hughes’ legacy at Anfield is still unclear. The Scot’s historic reign as sporting director is still being judged.Despite overseeing the Reds’ 20th league title win, Hughes is a divisive figure at Liverpool with many uncertain exactly how he will be remembered.Sealing three deals at over £100 million and breaking the British transfer record twice in one window earned the executive the nickname ‘Big Mo
  
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• Chelsea Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Talented Winger: Good Option For Alonso?

  05-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Talented Winger: Good Option For Alonso?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Chelsea are among the clubs hoping to land Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni. It has been claimed that the Blues would have to rival Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion in the race to sign the Argentine talent next year.Prestianni’s Impressive Form In Portuguese FootballPrestianni has enjoyed a g
  
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• Defender Dean signs new Truro City contract

  05-10-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Truro City defender Will Dean has signed a new "multi-year" contract with the National League South side. The 26-year-old first joined the club on loan from Exeter City in the 2019-20 season before making the move permanent in the summer of 2021.Dean was part of the Truro side that won promotion from the Southern Premier League in 2023.He went on to help the club reach the National League for the first time in their history two years later.Only fellow defender Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain made m
  
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• 🚨 Italy-Turkey: XIs confirmed without Güler and 9 Azzurri changes

  05-10-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Italy-Turkey: XIs confirmed without Güler and 9 Azzurri changesItaly play their final match of the international window against Türkiye at the Renato Dall’Ara stadium in Bologna on Matchday 4 of the Nations League.They face Vincenzo Montella’s Türkiye side, who already lost 4-1 to the Azzurri in BursaMancini makes nine changes from the match against France. Only Donnarumma and Bastoni keep their places. Vergara, Scamacca and Maldini are among those coming int
  
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• Journalist pours cold water on potential £59m Liverpool signing

  05-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist pours cold water on potential £59m Liverpool signingDavid Lynch Questions Liverpool’s £59m Jarell Quansah Buy-Back DecisionLiverpool’s reported interest in bringing Jarell Quansah back to Anfield raised questions about the club’s defensive plans, the value of their buy-back clause and whether a reunion would make sense for all parties.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters, journalist David Lynch discussed the possibility of Liverpo
  
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• 🚨 France-Belgium: official line-ups and two debutants with Zidane

  05-10-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 France-Belgium: official line-ups and two debutants with ZidaneWith two new faces.
  France wrap up their international window this Monday evening against Belgium on matchday four of the Nations League.It is the final match of Zinedine Zidane's first international break in charge of Les Bleus, and will see two players make their senior international debuts: Guillaume Restes and Leny Yoro.The Toulouse goalkeeper and Manchester United centre-back both start for Zizou, who has rotated his s
  
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• Nations League official line-ups: Italy vs. Turkiye

  05-10-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League official line-ups: Italy vs. TurkiyeItaly make numerous changes for the Nations League game against a Turkiye side robbed of their best talent, including Gianluca Scamacca, Nicolò Barella and the first start for Antonio Vergara.It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 02: Giovanni Di Lorenzo of Italy, Gianluca Mancini and teammates
  
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• Nations League Liveblog: Italy vs. Turkiye

  05-10-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League Liveblog: Italy vs. TurkiyeThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the Nations League, as Italy try to build momentum against Vincenzo Montella’s Turkiye.It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The Azzurri started this experience under returning coach Roberto Mancini with a 2-0 home defeat to Belgium, but then crushed Turkiye 4-1
  
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• ‘We have to be better in the critical moments’ – Arsenal boss Slegers reacts to defeat at Manchester City

  05-10-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We have to be better in the critical moments’ – Arsenal boss Slegers reacts to defeat at Manchester CityArsenal head coach Renée Slegers said that her side need to be better in the big moments after they slipped to a 4-2 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.The Gunners led twice in the North West, but eventually surrendered their advantage and came away with nothing.Speaking to the media after the match, Slegers shared her reflections on t
  
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• 🚨 France vs Belgium: official line-ups, two debutants!

  05-10-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 France vs Belgium: official line-ups, two debutants!With two new faces.France wrap up their international fixtures this Monday evening against Belgium on Matchday 4 of the Nations League.The final match of Zinédine Zidane's first international break in charge of Les Bleus will mark the senior France debuts of two players: Guillaume Restes and Leny Yoro!The Toulouse goalkeeper and Manchester United centre-back have both been handed starts by Zizou, who has rotated his squad for t
  
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• Larin returns to Southampton with 'back irritation'

  05-10-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cyle Larin is the top scorer in the Championship with seven goals [Getty Images]Southampton striker Cyle Larin has withdrawn from international duty with Canada after experiencing back irritation.The Canadian national side released a statement saying the forward was struggling with an issue before their friendly against Peru over the weekend and he has now returned to Saints for further evaluation. Larin - the top scorer in the Championship with seven goals in eight matches - was an unused subst
  
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• Barcelona defender brings back two gifts from national team duty

  05-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender brings back two gifts from national team dutyXavi Espart has arguably been Barcelona’s best left-back this season and has been the revelation of the summer so far.The youngster has made the position his own, and Joao Cancelo stands as a worthy candidate to compete for the starting spot at left-back.Meanwhile, however, the Portuguese star was called up by Jorge Jesus for national team duty and started all four games for his country at right-back. His performances in the p
  
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• Mancini: ‘I hope Vergara can be Italy winger for many years’

  05-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘I hope Vergara can be Italy winger for many years’Roberto Mancini warns Turkiye are ‘full of talented players’ and hints Antonio Vergara will get his first Italy start this evening. ‘I hope he can be our right-sided winger for many years.’It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.BURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Roberto Mancini, Head C
  
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• Journalist calls for Man City owners to be removed after Premier League guilty verdict

  05-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist calls for Man City owners to be removed after Premier League guilty verdictDavid Lynch Explains Why Manchester City’s Owners Should Face the Biggest ConsequenceDavid Lynch believes the most important outcome of the Manchester City case should be the removal of the club’s owners, arguing that protecting the integrity of English football must take priority over traditional sporting punishments.Speaking on Media Matters for Anfield Index with Dave Davis, Lynch discussed the p
  
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• England star liked by Chelsea and Liverpool set for significant absence

  05-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England star liked by Chelsea and Liverpool set for significant absenceAlex Scott Injury Leaves Bournemouth Facing Major Midfield ConcernBournemouth have been dealt a significant injury concern after Alex Scott withdrew from the England squad with a quad problem that could reportedly keep him out for approximately two months.According to The Athletic, the 23-year-old has returned to Bournemouth for further assessment after suffering the injury during England’s emphatic 7-0 victory over Cro
  
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• Real Madrid set to face Bayern Munich competition in race for Juventus rising star

  05-10-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set to face Bayern Munich competition in race for Juventus rising starIt was reported yesterday that Real Madrid are one of the clubs in contention to sign Kenan Yildiz in the summer of 2027.The Turkish international is Juventus’ undisputed star. But his future remains uncertain, especially if the Old Lady fail to qualify for Champions League football next season.Thanks to Juventus’ economic situation, they may have no option but to cash in on Yildiz, with Real Madrid clo
  
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• Bayern Munich and Harry Kane reach breakthrough in contract negotiations 

  05-10-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich and Harry Kane reach breakthrough in contract negotiations Harry Kane and Bayern Munich have reached an agreement in principle over a new contract. The German record champions have been looking to extend the England captain’s stay for some time.According to Sky Germany, the 33-year-old striker and Bayern have made a breakthrough in negotiations over an extension that would keep him at the club until 2029. The contract has not yet been signed, with some final details stil
  
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• Real Madrid can embarrass Liverpool again as major transfer news emerges

  05-10-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid can embarrass Liverpool again as major transfer news emergesReal Madrid and Liverpool have managed to become rivals over the last few years.Whether they're facing off with one another in the Champions League or Los Blancos are stealing the Reds' players, there's always seemed to be a little bit of bad blood between the two clubs.Each of them are some of the biggest football clubs in the world with every single football fan knowing who they are.Thanks to this stature in the game, both
  
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• Thomas Tuchel’s appetite for youth shows England’s exciting new direction

  05-10-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  International football and club football are a very different kettle of fish. That has rarely been more clear for England than under Thomas Tuchel, who is not scared of making the most established names bit-part players, if that.Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were the notable casualties of this approach at the World Cup; both were left out following underwhelming seasons. But club form was hardly a deciding factor. Crucially, neither had given Tuchel much incentive to include them in his 26-man rost
  
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• ⚠️ Retirement postponed? Santos open talks to extend Neymar's contract

  05-10-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ Retirement postponed? Santos open talks to extend Neymar's contractSantos have opened talks with Neymar's representatives to keep the star at the club for the 2027 season.Neymar is happy at the club and has shown no intention of hanging up his boots at the end of this year, according to ESPN.After the FIFA World Cup, sources close to the forward said Neymar could retire as early as 2026.The star's current contract with Santos runs until December 31, 2026.Also according to ESPN, N
  
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• Journalist: Jurgen Klopp could be the key to unlocking struggling Liverpool star

  05-10-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Jurgen Klopp could be the key to unlocking struggling Liverpool starLiverpool: Could Jürgen Klopp Help Florian Wirtz Rediscover His Best Form?Florian Wirtz’s difficult start to life at Liverpool has raised questions about how the £116m summer signing can rediscover the confidence and attacking influence that made him one of Europe’s most highly regarded talents. According to David Lynch, speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, J&u
  
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• Global support for FIFA and Gianni Infantino remains unwavering

  05-10-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Global support for FIFA and Gianni Infantino remains unwaveringNot every football association is born with a silver spoon in its mouth. Yet a wave of optimism is currently sweeping through football worldwide: exciting projects dedicated to youth development are springing up across the globe. One thing is clear: when smaller nations are finally heard and given the right support, they rise to the occasion and shake up the established order.Dust swirls over the construction site in the Azerbaijani
  
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• Strong global support remains for FIFA and Gianni Infantino

  05-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strong global support remains for FIFA and Gianni InfantinoNot every football association is born with a silver spoon in its mouth. Yet, a wave of optimism is currently sweeping through the grassroots of the global football family: fantastic youth development projects are springing up all over the world. A closer look reveals a clear truth: when smaller nations are finally heard and given the right backing, they punch well above their weight.Dust blows across the construction site in the Azerbai
  
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• Napoli suffer new Olivera injury, delay crucial McTominay test

  05-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli suffer new Olivera injury, delay crucial McTominay testNapoli have lost Mathias Olivera to injury on international duty, while Scott McTominay will have his post-heart surgery tests on Wednesday, hoping for a return to training.The Partenopei have spent much of the last year struggling with various injury problems, and the situation has not improved too much since Max Allegri took over from Antonio Conte.Napoli deal with more injury problemsNAPLES, ITALY – JANUARY 28: Pedro Neto of
  
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• Jérémy Jacquet to miss out on France v Belgium, Leny Yoro set for international debut

  05-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jérémy Jacquet to miss out on France v Belgium, Leny Yoro set for international debutLiverpool centre-back Jérémy Jacquet won’t start tonight’s UEFA Nations League tie between France and Belgium, L’Equipe reports. The former Rennes Academy graduate reportedly suffers from a physical issue. The outlet gathers that Jacquet’s injury is not serious enough to pull out from the squad. He’s therefore poised to start tonight’s game from the
  
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• Serie A talent in Golden Boy Award 2026 nominees

  05-10-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A talent in Golden Boy Award 2026 nomineesThe nominees for the 2026 Golden Boy Award have been announced, including Serie A talent Kerim Alajbegovic of Juventus, Roma’s Rodrigo Mora and Franco Mastantuono of Fiorentina.The trophy is for the best young player in Europe and was organised by Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport.They confirmed the list of 25 contenders this afternoon, including several Serie A representatives.Serie A players up for awardOfficial: Rodrigo Mora joins Roma on a
  
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• Milan’s Omari Hutchinson reveals laughing about goal v Manchester United with Ruben Amorim

  05-10-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan’s Omari Hutchinson reveals laughing about goal v Manchester United with Ruben AmorimSerie A side Milan signed Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest in the summer transfer window. While the player is yet to show true glimpses of his quality, he has now revealed laughing about his goal against Manchester United with Rossoneri boss Ruben Amorim.The attacker has previously revealed that the impression he made on the Amorim during his spell at Old Trafford helped him earn a move to the
  
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• We need to be aiming higher - Crawley chief Allman

  05-10-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crawley Town chief executive Tom Allman says the club's league position is far short of matching their playing budget this season - but remains confident of a revival in their on-pitch fortunes.The Reds, who only escaped relegation on the final day of last season, are bottom of League Two after only one win in their first seven matches.Allman has acknowledged their poor start to the campaign but backed the squad to turn it around."I don't want to be going up to Grimsby and watching us lose, so I
  
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• Uncertainty over future of Liverpool star with La Liga giants poised

  05-10-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uncertainty over future of Liverpool star with La Liga giants poisedVirgil van Dijk contract twist leaves Liverpool weighing Real Madrid threatLiverpool have a Virgil van Dijk problem, and it is the sort elite clubs create for themselves when they wait too long. According to Football365, citing fresh reporting, the club have softened their stance and are now open to discussing a new deal for their captain. That counts as a U-turn, and it matters.For months, the noise around Van Dijk pointed in o
  
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