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• Jordan Pickford breaks silence on being dropped from England side

  04-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Pickford breaks silence on being dropped from England sideJordan Pickford, Thomas Tuchel and England’s Goalkeeper Battle ExplainedEngland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has addressed the obvious question after Thomas Tuchel left him out of the starting line-up for Nations League games against Spain and the Czech Republic. The surprise was real because Pickford has owned the shirt for years, and because managers rarely bench a long-established number one without a very clear reason.Accor
  
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• 📸 VAR agony for Germany: Burkardt's debut goal ruled out

  04-10-2026 21:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 VAR agony for Germany: Burkardt's debut goal ruled outThe German national team had already celebrated in the Nations League clash against Greece. However, the joy did not last long. A scene in midfield before the goal was then reviewed.In a four-way battle for the ball, a Greek player flew over two DFB players but missed the header, causing the ball to fall uncontrollably onto Bischof’s arm before he started the counterattack, which Jonathan Burkardt finished successfully after a
  
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• Celtic Handed Huge Boost As Jota Returns After 18 Months: Should O’Neill Risk Rushing Him Back?

  04-10-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Handed Huge Boost As Jota Returns After 18 Months: Should O’Neill Risk Rushing Him Back?Celtic have received encouraging news after Jota took another significant step towards his long-awaited first-team comeback, giving Martin O’Neill a potential attacking solution during a difficult period.Celtic could receive a timely attacking boost from Jota’s returnThe Portuguese winger completed 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors victory over Falkirk on Friday, marking his first c
  
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• West Ham United’s £5m Winger Faces Injury Doubt: Should Nuno Risk Him?

  04-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United’s £5m Winger Faces Injury Doubt: Should Nuno Risk Him?West Ham have received an unwelcome fitness concern involving Manor Solomon ahead of Israel’s UEFA Nations League meeting with the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.The 27-year-old winger has developed back pain, leaving his availability uncertain for the fixture in Bačka Topola, Serbia. Israel’s medical staff will assess him again on Saturday before manager Ran Ben-Shimon makes a final decision.Accord
  
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• 22-year-old Italy international leaps to the top of Liverpool wishlist

  04-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  22-year-old Italy international leaps to the top of Liverpool wishlistLiverpool have had significant trouble replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold. The ex-Red left the club in 2025 for Real Madrid - with a new contract forthcoming for Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong coming in from Bayer Leverkusen.Injuries to both - as well as question marks over Frimpong’s form - led to midfielders being tested in that position last season.This term the club signed Ronald Araujo on loan from Barcelona - wit
  
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• 📸 After 60 seconds! Urbig save rescues Germany from early scare

  04-10-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 After 60 seconds! Urbig save rescues Germany from early scareThe DFB team's match in Greece was not even a minute old when Jonas Urbig had to show all of his ability right away. With their very first attack, the in-form Greeks had a one-hundred-percent scoring chance. After a cross from Tsimikas, captain Masouras rose high and powered a header on goal, but Germany's goalkeeper pulled off a brilliant save to rescue his side and keep the young DFB team from falling behind early. After th
  
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• Report: Liverpool set to ignite battle for €65m-rated star

  04-10-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool set to ignite battle for €65m-rated starMichael Kayode Emerges on Liverpool Radar as Brentford Hold FirmBrentford’s success in developing valuable young players has inevitably attracted attention from clubs higher up the Premier League, and Michael Kayode appears to be the latest name generating serious interest.The Italian defender has quickly increased his standing since arriving from Fiorentina in 2025. Liverpool are now among several clubs following his progress,
  
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• Journalist confirms Liverpool’s interest in move for Barcelona midfielder

  04-10-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist confirms Liverpool’s interest in move for Barcelona midfielderLiverpool Track Marc Bernal as Barcelona Situation Creates Transfer OpportunityLiverpool are continuing to assess potential midfield additions, with Barcelona youngster Marc Bernal emerging as a player being monitored by those responsible for recruitment at Anfield.According to an update from Juan Jesus on X, Liverpool are tracking the 19-year-old “closely” as uncertainty develops around his playing time a
  
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• Pressure on Arsenal increases as they suffer defeat to Manchester City

  04-10-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pressure on Arsenal increases as they suffer defeat to Manchester CityArsenal’s Barclays Women’s Super League title hopes were dealt another severe blow as they went down 4-2 to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this evening.The Gunners led twice during the game, but ended up coming away with nothing. The North Londoners are now 10 points behind today’s opponents.Arsenal started brightly with forward Alessia Russo trying to make things happen in the final third while Sam Co
  
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• Antonio Conte hints at sabbatical amidst Manchester United & Juventus links

  04-10-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antonio Conte hints at sabbatical amidst Manchester United & Juventus linksAntonio Conte won the Serie A with Napoli two seasons ago and took them back into the Champions League in the 2025/26 campaign. He left them in the summer, with Max Allegri having replaced him. The Italian has now revealed his plans for the ongoing campaign.In recent weeks, there were suggestions that Manchester United and Juventus have been in the race for Conte. The Red Devils have been struggling for consistency un
  
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• Manchester City Still Showing Interest In This Manchester United Teenager: One For The Future?

  04-10-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Still Showing Interest In This Manchester United Teenager: One For The Future?In a recent report, The Sun claimed that Manchester City are still showing interest in Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel, who expressed his desire to be deregistered last month. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club would have to compete with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the race to land the English prospect.JJ Gabriel’s Impressive Rise In English FootballGabriel has co
  
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• Milan draw up plans for Real Madrid’s Endrick afetr summer failures

  04-10-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan draw up plans for Real Madrid’s Endrick afetr summer failuresSerie A side Milan remain in the hunt to sign Real Madrid’s Endrick after having failed in a summer move for the Brazilian.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that Jose Mourinho had held back the deal some months ago. He didn’t allow Endrick to leave despite having a wealth of options in attack. Milan believe the situation will change in January and he will be allowed to leave on loan, which is how things unfurled las
  
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• Arsenal and Bayern circle as Liverpool hit with worrying Rio Ngumoha contract update

  04-10-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal and Bayern circle as Liverpool hit with worrying Rio Ngumoha contract updateLiverpool’s new sporting director Julian Ward has got several contract problems to solve early in his tenure. Experienced duo Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk are currently due to depart the club at the end of the season.It remains to be seen whether the 2024/25 Premier League champions offer Alisson or Van Dijk a new deal - although right now fans would surely favour seeing them in the lineup for one mor
  
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• Arsenal Are Set To Rival Tottenham Hotspur For This Bundesliga Winger: Should Arteta Snap Him Up?

  04-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Set To Rival Tottenham Hotspur For This Bundesliga Winger: Should Arteta Snap Him Up?In a recent report, Fussball News revealed that Arsenal are set to rival Tottenham Hotspur for Red Bull Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa. It has been mentioned that the Gunners and Spurs are leading the race ahead of Aston Villa and Newcastle United for the Norway international.Nusa’s Good Form In The BundesligaNusa has made a decent start to this Bundesliga campaign as he has put in a handful of im
  
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• Sunderland Given An Opportunity To Sign This Former Chelsea Midfielder: Should Le Bris Get Him On Board?

  04-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Given An Opportunity To Sign This Former Chelsea Midfielder: Should Le Bris Get Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Sunderland have been given an opportunity to sign AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. It has been claimed that the Black Cats are set to rival Tottenham Hotspur, Coventry City, Newcastle United, Everton, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Fulham in the race to sign the English talent next year.Loftus-Cheek’s Impressive F
  
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• Liverpool plan opportunistic move for injured Brighton forward

  04-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool plan opportunistic move for injured Brighton forwardLiverpool spent the final days of the summer transfer window pursuing a deal for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh. Currently injured the 22-year-old Gambian right winger was looked at as a solid option to replace Mohamed Salah in the long term.Owing to the cost of the deal however Andoni Iraola and former sporting director Richard Hughes opted to go for other targets instead.Liverpool watch Kaoru MitomaThe wings were fortified by the s
  
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• Report: Arsenal could finally solve striker problem with £50m deal

  04-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal could finally solve striker problem with £50m dealIgor Matanovic transfer race gathers pace as Arsenal step up Freiburg striker checksArsenal’s search for greater cutting edge appears to be widening, with Igor Matanovic now emerging as a serious name in Premier League recruitment discussions. According to Caught Offside, the north London club are making “regular checks” on the SC Freiburg forward, with Manchester United and Chelsea also firmly in the mix.T
  
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• Mancini: ‘Italy make changes, biggest mistake against Turkiye’

  04-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Italy make changes, biggest mistake against Turkiye’Roberto Mancini confirms big Italy changes in their Nations League, while standing up for Turkiye coach Vincenzo Montella. ‘The biggest mistake would be thinking it’ll be easy.’It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna on Monday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The new international calendar means this will be the fourth game in the space of two weeks, a longer spell of time together, but also one
  
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• Liverpool considering move for €65m-rated Premier League star

  04-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool considering move for €65m-rated Premier League starLiverpool Monitor €65m Michael Kayode as Premier League Rivals Join Transfer RaceLiverpool are reportedly keeping a close eye on Brentford defender Michael Kayode, with the Italy international emerging as a potential option as Andoni Iraola considers the long term shape of his squad.According to Caught Offside, Liverpool have placed the 22 year old at the “top of their watchlist”, although Arsenal, Tottenham Hotsp
  
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• WSL: Man City top table after thrilling win over Arsenal - reaction

  04-10-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 4-2 Arsenal - Hemp (2), Casparij and Shaw for hostsBaum and Russo twice put Gunners in frontResult leaves Arsenal 10 points off lead in 10th placeEarlier, Chelsea temporarily went top after big win at West HamRampant London City go second after thrashing Tottenham 6-1Brighton 5-1 Charlton; Everton 2-1 Birmingham; Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace WSL: Man City top table after thrilling win over Arsenal - reaction
  
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• Netherlands & Serbia name XIs for Nations League battle

  04-10-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netherlands & Serbia name XIs for Nations League battleIt's still the early days of Xavi Hernández's tenure as top boss in the Netherlands, but there have been signs of promise under the Spain and Barcelona legend, with Oranje welcoming Serbia to Philips Stadion as they look to stay ahead of rivals Germany.
  The Netherlands come into their second meeting with Orlovi having yet to taste defeat in Group 2 play, having already beaten Serbia in a 2-1 affair in Belgrade on 27 September
  
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• 🚨 Netherlands & Serbia name XIs for Nations League battle

  04-10-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Netherlands & Serbia name XIs for Nations League battleIt's still the early days of Xavi Hernández's tenure as top boss in the Netherlands, but there have been signs of promise under the Spain and Barcelona legend, with Oranje welcoming Serbia to Philips Stadion as they look to stay ahead of rivals Germany.
  The Netherlands come into their second meeting with Orlovi having yet to taste defeat in Group 2 play, having already beaten Serbia in a 2-1 affair in Belgrade on 27
  
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• Real Madrid superstar’s recovery routine sparks speculation amid Mourinho’s rules

  04-10-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar’s recovery routine sparks speculation amid Mourinho’s rulesKylian Mbappe has been the standout performer for Real Madrid this season, but the Frenchman is currently sidelined after picking up a knee injury on international duty.The striker has been carrying out his recovery away from Madrid, a decision that has raised a few eyebrows.And it has led to some drawing a link with Jose Mourinho’s recent comments on player conduct.Mbappe’s recovery away fro
  
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• Barella: ‘I need more Italy goals, Mancini helps players feel peace’

  04-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barella: ‘I need more Italy goals, Mancini helps players feel peace’Nicolò Barella insists he is ‘lacking a few goals’ for Italy and outlines how Roberto Mancini has helped the Nazionale prepare for the match with Turkiye.It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna on Monday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).This has been a mixed bag for the Azzurri under the second Mancini era, as it started with a dismal 2-0 defeat at home to Belgium, but then they crushed T
  
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• NI team will 'have bumps along the road' - O'Neill

  04-10-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is confident his side can deal with growing expectations.The team will conclude their first international window back in the second tier of the Uefa Nations League against Georgia at Windsor Park on Monday night having already taken seven points from the first three games. Friday night's 3-0 victory over Ukraine in Slovakia kept them top of Group B2 at the halfway point, raising hopes of not just playing in League A for the first time, but also securing t
  
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• WSL: Man City twice come from behind to beat Arsenal in thriller - reaction

  04-10-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 4-2 Arsenal - Hemp (2), Casparijj and Shaw for hostsBaum and Russo twice put Gunners in frontResult leaves Arsenal 10 points off lead in 10th placeEarlier, Chelsea temporarily went top after big win at West HamRampant London City go second after thrashing Tottenham 6-1Brighton 5-1 Charlton; Everton 2-1 Birmingham; Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace WSL: Man City twice come from behind to beat Arsenal in thriller - reaction
  
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• Barcelona leads Europe’s top five leagues in this key metric after dream start to the season

  04-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona leads Europe’s top five leagues in this key metric after dream start to the seasonBarcelona’s attacking firepower is the talk of the town in club football this season, and rightfully so given the explosive results they have produced week in and week out.Massive tests await the team after the break, but if the progress of the season so far is taken into account, the Catalans have been simply immaculate.With Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in sensational form and the likes of Antho
  
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• Mancini: ‘Kean out for Italy, cannot underestimate Turkiye’

  04-10-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Kean out for Italy, cannot underestimate Turkiye’Moise Kean has left the Italy camp due to injury, so Roberto Mancini hints Atalanta striker Gianluca Scamacca ‘could start’ against Turkiye tomorrow.It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna on Monday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The Azzurri started the Nations League group with a 2-0 home defeat to Belgium, then won 4-1 in Bursa before the 1-1 draw with France at the Stade de France.There were reports
  
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• ‘It was painful’ – Former Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribéry reflects on disappointment upon being denied the 2013 Ballon d’Or

  04-10-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘It was painful’ – Former Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribéry reflects on disappointment upon being denied the 2013 Ballon d’OrThe history of the Ballon d’Or is fraught with controversy. Franck Ribéry, for his part, would certainly have preferred not to be among those caught up in it. For thirteen years on from seeing the legendary award slip through his fingers, the former Bayern Munich player still carries a wound that will probably never heal. He mak
  
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• Renato Gaúcho vows at Grêmio: we'll definitely improve

  04-10-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Renato Gaúcho vows at Grêmio: we'll definitely improveGrêmio coach Renato Gaúcho gave an interview to Grêmio TV and promised the team would improve for the final stretch of the season.Grêmio is in 17th place, in the relegation zone, with 29 points. The gap to Vasco, the first team above the drop zone, is two points."We will definitely improve, and we have improved in every aspect as well. A football player gets a lot from the club. So, what I demand from the
  
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