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• Iraola reveals planned position for Wirtz

  31-07-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola says he sees Florian Wirtz in the "position behind the striker" going forward.Wirtz started on the left throughout Germany's World Cup campaign, where they were knocked out in the last 32, and predominantly during their qualification campaign.The 23-year-old played in various positions across the attacking line during his first season at Liverpool, in which he scored seven goals and registered 10 assists in 49 appearances."We need a very good versio
  
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• Man City chairman met senior UK minister days before guilty verdict emerged

  02-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City chairman met senior UK minister days before guilty verdict emergedManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak met a senior UK government minister to discuss United Arab Emirates investment in Britain just 11 days before news of the club’s guilty verdict emerged.Bloomberg reports that Al Mubarak held a private meeting with Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds in Downing Street on September 14.However, the meeting was held in Al Mubarak’s separate capacity as chief executive
  
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• Uefa Nations League today: How to watch France v Italy, TV channels & live stream Friday 2nd October

  02-10-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane’s France face an old rival in the form of Italy. Photograph: Daniel Weir/Sports Press Photo/ShutterstockThe Zinedine Zidane era of the French national team is up and running with Les Bleus opening their Uefa Nations League campaign with back-to-back victories over Turkey and Belgium.If French fans expected Zidane’s team to look drastically different to the one that played under Didier Deschamps, though, they may have been disappointed by the stodgy performances produc
  
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• “In his best position” – Zinedine Zidane talks tactically about PSG star after his best France game yet

  02-10-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “In his best position” – Zinedine Zidane talks tactically about PSG star after his best France game yetDesire Doue is taking advantage of Kylian Mbappe’s injury to impress new France manager Zinedine Zidane.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.France play Italy tonight in a really interesting fixture under new manager Zinedine Zidane.The new coach has already tr
  
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• Como talent Jesus Rodriguez sent off for foolish slap while 12-0 up with Spain U21s

  02-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como talent Jesus Rodriguez sent off for foolish slap while 12-0 up with Spain U21sComo talent Jesus Rodriguez has been criticised on social media after earning a foolish red card in the final minutes of a European Championship qualifier with the Spain U21s on Thursday evening, while his side were 12 goals up in an eventual 13-0 victory over San Marino.Jesus Rodriguez sent off for 95th-minute slap in 13-0 victoryThe 20-year-old, who was Como’s club record signing at the time of his arrival
  
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• Timely recognition or long overdue? How Gross is proving all-time bargain

  02-10-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Having been named the top-flight's player of the month for September, it leads to the question of whether Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross may be one of the best value-for-money signings in Premier League history.In fact the 35-year-old has effectively cost the Seagulls minus £3m - and been involved in 85 Premier League goals over two spells.Nobody has been involved in more top-flight goals than Gross this season - six in five games.He was Brighton's first Premier League signing in 2017 fo
  
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• Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande is outperforming Mbappe and Lamine Yamal in one key statistic

  02-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande is outperforming Mbappe and Lamine Yamal in one key statisticReal Madrid summer signing Yan Diomande may still be waiting for a regular starting role under Jose Mourinho, but one statistic already places him above some of the biggest attacking names in European football.Simply put, the Ivorian winger has emerged as the most successful dribbler among players in Europe’s major leagues, with more than 20 attempts this season. According to WhoScored data,
  
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• PSG forward Ferran Torres withdrawn from Spain squad due to ankle injury

  02-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG forward Ferran Torres withdrawn from Spain squad due to ankle injuryParis Saint-Germain’s Ferran Torres (26) has been forced to withdraw from the Spain squad, the Spanish Football Federation has announced. Real Madrid and Spain Under-21 international Carlos Espí (21) has been called up by Luis de la Fuente to replace him.Having sustained an injury to his left ankle, the striker was initially able to train and play (55 minutes against England), before persistent symptoms forced h
  
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• Victor Munoz makes promise that Liverpool fans will love

  02-10-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Munoz makes promise that Liverpool fans will loveVictor Munoz thriving at Liverpool as Spain forward targets bigger roleVictor Munoz has had a fast year. New club, new league, World Cup winner, senior Spain minutes, and now a growing role at Liverpool under Andoni Iraola. There is a lot going on, and the player himself seems aware of the obvious point, it has happened quickly.That pace matters. A summer move from Osasuna to Liverpool can swallow players whole, particularly forwards adjust
  
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• Cristante to miss Como match, at risk vs Real Madrid

  02-10-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristante to miss Como match, at risk vs Real MadridConfirmation has arrived regarding Bryan Cristante’s condition, following previous rumors. The Roma midfielder will miss the away match against Como due to serious knee inflammation. Sky Sport reports this, also warning that he may miss the upcoming match against Real Madrid. His recovery time remains to be assessed ahead of the upcoming fixtures.
  
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• Three remaining Italy doubts as Kean tipped for starting opportunity vs. France

  02-10-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three remaining Italy doubts as Kean tipped for starting opportunity vs. FranceThere are three main doubts over Roberto Mancini’s personnel for Friday evening’s Nations League match away against France, but the latest updates in Italy suggest that Moise Kean is set to return to the starting line-up despite recent concerns over his fitness.Italy will take on France at the Stade de France at 19.45 BST in Zinedine Zidane’s first home match since replacing Didier Deschamps as head
  
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• I have covered the Man City scandal from the start – this is how it changed football and me

  02-10-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In one of many conversations I’ve been having about the Manchester City case this week, a contact suddenly stopped mid-rant.They remarked: “This is like the World Cup final for you, isn’t it?”I initially bristled at that suggestion a bit, since the World Cup final is the World Cup final. Covering such special occasions like that are one of the reasons you want to get into this job.It is everything around such occasions that has changed this job and the sport, however, ens
  
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• Feature | Five underrated performers from Jürgen Klopp’s first Germany win

  02-10-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feature | Five underrated performers from Jürgen Klopp’s first Germany winFollowing two largely disappointing performances to open Jürgen Klopp’s tenure as German national team head coach, Thursday evening finally offered supporters something considerably more encouraging.Germany’s 2-0 Nations League victory over Serbia represented Klopp’s first win in charge and, more importantly, the first time his team genuinely looked capable of producing the aggre
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid youngster called up by Spain to replace injured PSG star

  02-10-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid youngster called up by Spain to replace injured PSG starFollowing a record-breaking performance for the Spain U-21 national team on Thursday, Real Madrid starlet Carlos Espi has been called up to the Spain senior national team squad.Indeed, the Real Madrid summer signing has been added to the squad by manager Luis de la Fuente as a replacement for PSG’s Ferran Torres, who has suffered an ankle sprain.“Ferran Torres has left the Spanish national team camp. The V
  
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• Thomas Tuchel reveals stance on picking Man City players for England if club relegated

  02-10-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel has not ruled out picking Manchester City players for his England squad if the club are relegated after they were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial 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, ruling them guilty of nearly all of the 115 charges against them.Manchester City have reiterated their innocence and a
  
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• Manchester City launch appeal against independent commission's guilty verdict

  02-10-2026 15:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have appealed the"opinion of the Premier League Commission, in relation to the Premier League disciplinary matter."An independent commission found City guilty of the majority of charges related to serious breaches of the league’s financial rules over a nine-season period from 2009-10 to 2017-18.In a statement, Manchester City maintained its innocence, saying that, “a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all of its positions.”Below is t
  
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• Strong Juventus side defeated 1-0 by Cremonese in training ground friendly

  02-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strong Juventus side defeated 1-0 by Cremonese in training ground friendlyA strong Juventus side featuring the likes of Gleison Bremer, Weston McKennie and Randal Kolo Muani were defeated 1-0 in a training ground friendly against Serie B outfit Cremonese on Friday afternoon.The Bianconeri arranged a friendly at Continassa to give minutes to their first-team players who are not involved in the extra-long September-October international break, as well as to some making their returns from injury, i
  
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• PSG give update on injury to 20 year old that was worse than first thought

  02-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG give update on injury to 20 year old that was worse than first thoughtSenny Mayulu will miss several weeks with a thigh injury, according to the report released by PSG this week.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.There is bad news for PSG fans on the injury front as the extended international break goes on. They’ve avoided injuries to starters, but the latest update on youn
  
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• 🚨 Ferran Torres out of Spain squad, replacement already lined up

  02-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Ferran Torres out of Spain squad, replacement already lined upFerran Torres has no choice but to leave the Spain national team camp before the upcoming match against Czechia at the Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo.
  The Valencia-born PSG international has been ruled out of the squad due to minor discomfort in his left ankle, which has not prevented him from training in recent days.However, "given the persistence of the symptoms, it has been decided to release the player from the squad in order
  
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• Real Madrid believe superstar forward is being unfairly targeted amid injury controversy

  02-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid believe superstar forward is being unfairly targeted amid injury controversyReal Madrid have moved to clarify Kylian Mbappe’s situation after the forward became the subject of renewed criticism following his trip to Paris during his recovery from injury.In fact, according to L’Equipe, the club believes Mbappe has been unfairly targeted by sections of the media and supporters, despite the fact that his time in France was approved by the club.It is to be noted that Mbappe s
  
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• How Gordon became one of England's main men

  02-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Gordon has made 27 appearances for England, scoring six goals [Getty Images]Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Jordan Pickford and now Anthony Gordon.All have become guaranteed starters and reliable stars for England, with the Barcelona winger the latest to look, according to captain Kane, like one of the Three Lions' "main men".Gordon was one of England's standout players at the World Cup and earned a big-money move to European giants Barca in the summer, while his good form has
  
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• Zinédine Zidane ‘not proud’ of Marco Materazzi headbutt in 2006 World Cup final

  02-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinédine Zidane ‘not proud’ of Marco Materazzi headbutt in 2006 World Cup finalA few different memories could return to the fore when Zinédine Zidane takes his place in the dugout at the Stade de France on Friday night, when he takes charge of L’Équipe de France for the first time on French soil.Zidane, named as Didier Deschamps’ successor, has had a successful start to life as manager of Les Bleus, beating Turkiye and Belgium both by the same 1-0 sco
  
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• Pompey have made solid progress under Hughes

  02-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Richard Hughes' arrival at Portsmouth four years ago rather summed up where things were at the club at that moment. Five months previously Pompey had failed to secure his signature, with Hughes opting to stay at Forest Green. When he finally did arrive at Fratton Park just over four years ago, he arrived at a club that felt stuck in League One and drifting.Pompey had started their sixth season in the third tier promisingly but by the autumn a slide had already begun, and the playoffs would
  
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• New update could change Saliba expected injury return date

  02-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New update could change Saliba expected injury return dateReports this week suggested William Saliba could be back in action in November, but sources close to the player have given a slightly less optimistic timeline.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesReports from France this week suggested that Arsenal centre-back William Saliba is back running again, with a recent x-ray confirming that his recovery is on track.According to those claims, Saliba is desperate to start playing matches again, and he&
  
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• Danny Batth On Indian Football And A Desire To Represent The Indian National Team

  02-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Danny Batth On Indian Football And A Desire To Represent The Indian National TeamIndia take on Brazil on Saturday, where the Brazilian side can expect a huge welcome at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium where it’s estimated they have tens of millions of fans.The home side has never qualified for a World Cup, and this historic match is the first ever between the two countries, with tickets selling out in a matter of hours.The demand can partly be explained in the wake of a fracas in Decembe
  
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• Ancelotti tries changes, Pedro could get his chance up front

  02-10-2026 14:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti tries changes, Pedro could get his chance up frontPedro could earn a chance as a starter for the Brazil national team this Saturday against India. The information comes from ge, which followed Friday’s training session in Kolkata.With Raphinha out, the Flamengo striker was picked by Ancelotti among the starters in training and is currently ahead in the race for the spot.And that may not be the only change. The Italian coach began the session with seven changes compared to the tea
  
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• Why Italy have left Inacio out of all three matchday squads this international break

  02-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Italy have left Inacio out of all three matchday squads this international breakThere was a lot of excitement when 18-year-old Samuele Inacio was called up to the Italy national team squad for the Nations League fixtures against Belgium, Turkey and France in September and October, but Roberto Mancini has now been forced to explain why he has left the Borussia Dortmund teenager out of three consecutive matchday squads.Mancini explains why Inacio has not featured for Italy this international b
  
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• Mourinho refuses to abandon Real Madrid superstar despite worst start since COVID-19

  02-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho refuses to abandon Real Madrid superstar despite worst start since COVID-19Jose Mourinho has no intention of abandoning Vinicius Jr. despite the Real Madrid forward enduring his least productive start to a season since the COVID-19 pandemic.According to AS, Mourinho remains firmly behind the Brazilian and sees him as an important part of his plans.In fact, the manager is eager to find a way to bring the winger back to his best.Vinicius has scored only once in his opening eight matches,
  
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• Wing disappointed despite Reading's positive start

  02-10-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Wing has made seven league appearances for Reading this season [Shutterstock]Reading captain Lewis Wing has said that despite an encouraging start to the League One season he has been left disappointed they have not taken more points. The Royals have won three of their first seven matches this campaign and sit ninth in the table, one point outside the play-offs and four below leaders Bradford City who they welcome to the SCL Stadium on Saturday (15:00 BST).Leam Richardson and members of hi
  
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• Former PSG manager Christophe Galtier opens door to Ligue 1 return

  02-10-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former PSG manager Christophe Galtier opens door to Ligue 1 returnChristophe Galtier, manager of SC Neom in Saudi Arabia, has opened the door to a return to Ligue 1 in an interview withLe Parisien. Galtier, following his one year at Paris Saint-Germain (before being replaced by Luis Enrique), made the move to manage in Qatar (Al-Duhail SC) before taking the reins at the newly-formed Neom. However, he has told Le Parisien that he still follows France’s top-flight closely. “I remain co
  
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