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• Jude Bellingham’s World Cup haul earns second England award

  28-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham’s World Cup haul earns second England awardJude Bellingham has been voted England’s Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season, according to Mundo Deportivo, with the Real Madrid midfielder recognised by fans for a second consecutive campaign. The honour follows a tournament in which Bellingham was central to England’s run to the World Cup semi-finals, where the Three Lions eventually finished third.Bellingham had already claimed the same award the previous seaso
  
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• Why penalty for Williamson handball was correct call

  01-10-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A bizarre error from Arsenal defender Leah Williamson proved costly in their 2-2 draw with Paris FC on Wednesday in the Women's Champions League.With the Gunners leading 2-1 late on, England captain Williamson stopped a short goal-kick with her hand - believing it had not been taken and that she was to take it - resulting in a penalty being awarded to the hosts, converted by Maeline Mendy.The unusual incident means the Gunners are fourth in the Champions League table after their opening two game
  
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• Troubled Gateshead fail to pay September wages

  01-10-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gateshead are in their fifth season in the National League since promotion [Getty Images]Troubled National League side Gateshead have failed to pay players and staff their wages for September.The club are bottom of the league and have lost their past five games, conceding 16 goals and scoring just once.Earlier this week, Mark Nellist resigned from the board of directors and withdrew his funding support, citing that the Tyneside club was "not heading in the direction I would have liked or hoped f
  
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• Talks set: Club responds to bombshell Liverpool interest

  01-10-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Talks set: Club responds to bombshell Liverpool interestTalks are now set as a club responds to Liverpool's genuine - and serious - interest. Things could escalate quickly from here.Liverpool want to sign Michael Olise from Bayern Munich. That’s been reported for a little while now, with German outlets going quite big on it on Wednesday.Both SportBild and Christian Falk have reported on that interest. Liverpool, after all, want a star to replace Mohamed Salah on their right flank, having f
  
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• Brennan keen to learn from seasoned counterparts

  01-10-2026 13:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barnet boss Dean Brennan has said he is always keen to learn from his fellow League Two bosses, describing it as an "unbelievable education" when he speaks with vastly experienced counterparts after matches.Brennan recently passed the milestone of five years in charge of the Bees, who are top of the fourth tier.The 46-year-old appeared on the latest episode of the BBC's 72+ podcast alongside Bristol Rovers boss Steve Evans - one of a group of fourth-tier managers he namechecked as people he is a
  
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• Is 'time a healer' for O'Neill over Celtic future?

  01-10-2026 13:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Martin O'Neill still be in charge when Celtic resume Premiership action away to Motherwell on 11 October?With O'Neill having said he would consider his future when Celtic headed into the international break on the back of three successive defeats - two of them to Rangers - there has been precious little from the club since.Chief executive Michael Nicholson's message of support nine days ago, which was tucked away in the club's annual accounts statement, hinted at O'Neill staying put.Former
  
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• Real Madrid defender’s camp angry with club over injury treatment – report

  01-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender’s camp angry with club over injury treatment – reportRaul Asencio’s camp is unhappy with how Real Madrid handled the defender’s injury, according to MARCA, with the decision to operate coming only after months of conservative treatment.Asencio has now undergone surgery to correct a stress fracture in his right tibia. The injury had troubled him since January, and the operation means he faces roughly four months on the sidelines.The timing is particula
  
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• Former PSG manager gives his take on who should win the Ballon d’Or

  01-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former PSG manager gives his take on who should win the Ballon d’OrA PSG player should win the Ballon d’Or, Christophe Galtier has said. You won’t find many disagreeing with that take.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.Former PSG boss Christophe Galtier has spoken out about the Ballon d’Or and the potential of PSG players to win it this year.As you’d exp
  
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• New reports unveil Arsenal’s failed £55.6m summer bid

  01-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New reports unveil Arsenal’s failed £55.6m summer bidArsenal submitted a bid to sign Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen over the summer, according to a report.Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty ImagesArsenal’s interest in Bayer Leverkusen and former Liverpool centre-back Jarell Quansah was well reported over the summer, but one detail that’s only now coming to light is that the Gunners actually submitted a bid for the defender.That’s according to German outlet Bild, who r
  
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• Jurgen Klopp speaks out on Man City guilty verdict as he addresses Liverpool ‘parade’ comments

  01-10-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp appears to have adopted a softer stance regarding whether he would celebrate any Premier League titles awarded to his former Liverpool side should Manchester City be stripped of their domestic honours.The manager, now working as Germany coach, was asked for his response following the explosive verdict published on Tuesday. That finding saw City found guilty of all the serious financial charges brought against them by the Premier League relating to 2009-18, a time when City built a s
  
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• Bologna confirm Holm surgery and 4-6 month recovery time

  01-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bologna confirm Holm surgery and 4-6 month recovery timeBologna have confirmed that right-back Emil Holm will miss around four to six months of the 2026-27 season after having surgery on a major hamstring injury he suffered while on international duty with Sweden.Holm to miss 4-6 months of action after hamstring surgeryHolm suffered a significant hamstring injury during Sweden’s recent Nations League victory over Romania, which required surgical intervention and will cause the former Juven
  
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• Real Madrid closely monitoring €70 million-rated Liverpool midfielder – report

  01-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid closely monitoring €70 million-rated Liverpool midfielder – reportAlexis Mac Allister is facing an uncertain future at Liverpool, which has seemingly put Real Madrid on high alert. According to reports in England, as relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club do not intend to renew his contract, which runs until 2028.As such, both the club and the midfielder are understood to be open to a summer 2027 departure. That situation has attracted the attention of Real M
  
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• Spurs CEO 'encouraged by aspects of the underlying performances'

  01-10-2026 12:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has given his backing to head coach Roberto de Zerbi after his side's poor start to the season.Spurs are bottom of the Premier League after collecting just two points from their opening five games and they are also out of the Carabao Cup, despite a huge summer transfer spend.However, Venkatesham said he is "encouraged by aspects of the underlying performances since the opening day defeat [at Brentford]", with Tottenham creating plenty of
  
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• Roma-Endrik trail heats up ahead of January move

  01-10-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma-Endrik trail heats up ahead of January moveEndrick has chosen to stay at Real Madrid for at least the first part of the season, postponing any decision on his future until the January transfer window. This decision came after a crucial meeting with José Mourinho, who is keen to focus on the young Brazilian striker and give him the chance to carve out a significant role within the team. The situation, however, remains evolving. His stay in Madrid does not definitively close the door t
  
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• Greece is the word: Netherlands opponents could be dark horses for Euro 2028

  01-10-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greece is the word: Netherlands opponents could be dark horses for Euro 2028Netherlands play their third game in the nations league this evening against Greece. The Euro 2004 winners welcome the Dutch to Athens full of confidence after beating both Serbia and Germany. A nation that has been in the footballing wilderness for some time now looks set for a return to the big stage and, judging on the talent at their disposal, could be a dark horse going into Euro 2028. Dutch fans will be well aware
  
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• Neven Subotic (2017) On Borussia Dortmund And The Best Players From His Playing Days

  01-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neven Subotic (2017) On Borussia Dortmund And The Best Players From His Playing DaysAn interview with Neven Subotić, by Ben McFadyean.Although you were born in Serbia, you grew up in the US. BVB has had several American players over the years who have gone on to be highly accomplished (Joe Gyau, Jovan Kirovski). Did that influence your decision to play at the Westfalenstadion?“I knew of players like Jovan and Joe but did not speak to them at the time. My decision to come to Dortmund w
  
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• Murray leaves Championship bottom side Morton

  01-10-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Manager Ian Murray has left Greenock Morton with the club bottom of the Scottish Championship.Coach Bill Orr has also departed Cappielow and first-team player Michael O'Halloran and Gary Miller will take charge of the first team in the interim.Morton have one point from their opening eight league fixtures, three points fewer than second-bottom Queen's Park. The Greenock side host Raith Rovers on Saturday.One of Morton's sponsors has encountered difficulties, having a knock-on effect on the
  
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• Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio undergoes successful surgery

  01-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio undergoes successful surgeryDespite significantly strengthening their defense during the last summer transfer window, Real Madrid are once again facing a kind of defensive crisis. The Merengues will face Villarreal in the next league game, once the September international break ends, and Jose Mourinho will not have a lot of options available for the center-back positions.Eder Militao is still recovering from the injury he suffered during the last season, while I
  
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• Parma midfielder Mandela Keita reveals he could have joined African nation prior to Belgian recall

  01-10-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Parma midfielder Mandela Keita reveals he could have joined African nation prior to Belgian recallMandela Keita is back in the Belgian fold after a few years on the sidelines. The Parma midfielder reunited with his former head coach at Antwerp during the recent international window, with Mark van Bommel immediately including Keita in the squad. Keita had not been part of former Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia’s plans, but with van Bommel back, the 24-year-old has returned.However, during hi
  
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• Romano at the top of Inter’s wishlist if Calhanoglu leaves at the end of 2026-27

  01-10-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano at the top of Inter’s wishlist if Calhanoglu leaves at the end of 2026-27Recently-capped Italy international Alessandro Romano is beginning to attract interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, but Thursday’s reports claim that Inter have the former Switzerland youth star at the top of their wishlist in the event that Hakan Calhanoglu leaves the club this summer.Gazzetta: Inter want Romano if Calhanoglu leaves, Stankovic could also be sold20-year-old Romano is one of
  
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• CR7 felt betrayed by Jorge Jesus after broken promise

  01-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CR7 felt betrayed by Jorge Jesus after broken promiseThe atmosphere in the Portuguese national team took a major hit this week.According to Spanish journalist Edu Aguirre, from the program El Chiringuito, Cristiano Ronaldo felt betrayed by coach Jorge Jesus after a broken promise, which led to the star leaving the Portuguese national team camp.The disagreement began in the match against Norway, when the No. 7 was sent to warm up for about 30 minutes in the second half but was not brought on by t
  
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• Barcelona president Laporta set to run for an EFC vice-presidency at the 2027 Assembly

  01-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona president Laporta set to run for an EFC vice-presidency at the 2027 AssemblyFC Barcelona president Joan Laporta used his attendance at the 33rd EFC Assembly in Copenhagen to meet with Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain and the EFC, and Aleksander Ceferin, president of UEFA.The meetings were aimed at strengthening relations with both organisations following a period of serious tension. Building on that, Mundo Deportivo now reports that Laporta is planning to stand for
  
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• Arsenal’s William Saliba on track for November return

  01-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s William Saliba on track for November returnArsenal defender William Saliba (25) is on track to make a return from injury during the month of November, as per a report from L’Équipe. The Frenchman played through back issues at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. There were significant concerns pre-tournament that he would miss the World Cup entirely due to the issue, but he started all of Les Bleus’ games up to and including their semi-final defeat to Spain. It was during
  
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• 'It looked bleak - but Vrancken has been brilliant'

  01-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked you to rate Hearts' season and tell us what Wouter Vrancken should be focusing on during the international break.Here are some of your comments:Simon: Hearts' season has gone roughly as I expected. Massive influx of new players, new manager with a different style. It was always going to need a period of adjustment. Some positive signs going forward. Could benefit with some improvement defensively. 7/10 so far.Derek: A lot more positive than I thought it was going to be - gutted mid
  
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• West Brom defender Galves ruled out for the season

  01-10-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion full-back Nolan Galves has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing knee surgery.The 23-year-old summer signing from French club Rodez AF started Albion's first five league matches of the campaign before being rested for the game against Derby at Pride Park on 9 September.He had to come on as a 37th-minute substitute after Brayann Pereira was sent off on his debut but the Frenchman then had to be replaced just 15 minutes later after going
  
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• Saliba targeting Arsenal comeback before Manchester City match

  01-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saliba targeting Arsenal comeback before Manchester City matchWilliam Saliba has started running again and is targeting a return to action in November, according to a report from France.Photo by Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty ImagesHugo Delom reports for L’Equipe that William Saliba is back running again, following a recent x-ray that showed his recovery is on track.The Arsenal defender is reportedly desperate to start playing matches again, but he knows he can’t rush things. As it sta
  
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• 'It isn't a story opening news bulletins in Spain as yet' - Balague

  01-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Football fansin Spain have received a "filtered version" of the news that Manchester City have been found guilty of serious financial breaches, says Spanish journalist Guillem Balague.While the 115 charges relate to a period between 2009-10 and 2017-18, the story carries a "Catalan implication" as the timeline overlaps with the beginning of Pep Guardiola's time as manager.City continue to deny any wrongdoing and have until Friday to submit an appeal.Balague told BBC Radio 5 Live's Euro Leag
  
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• Gary Neville says Premier League ‘dragged through the mud’ after ‘chilling’ Man City verdict

  01-10-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester United full-back Gary Neville believes the standing of English football has taken a severe blow following Manchester City being found guilty of financial breaches, claiming the Premier League has been "dragged through the mud".An independent panel convicted City across all counts concerning financial regulations, determining that the club "clearly intended to circumvent" rules over nine campaigns, primarily by masking direct owner financial contributions as commercial sponsorsh
  
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• Thibaut Courtois sends Real Madrid message: ‘We are very hungry’

  01-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thibaut Courtois sends Real Madrid message: ‘We are very hungry’While forwards like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior usually take most of the spotlight, one can reasonably argue that it has been the goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois who has been the most important player for Real Madrid in the last few years.The Belgian has not only saved his team with his incredible saves during these years, but also has been one of the most vocal leaders in the Merengue dressing room. This season, as Lo
  
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• Dani Olmo’s agent reveals Barcelona star wants to retire at former club: ‘Hopes that will be the case’

  01-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dani Olmo’s agent reveals Barcelona star wants to retire at former club: ‘Hopes that will be the case’FC Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has been the subject of transfer speculation during the international break. There has been talk of reported interest from Bayern Munich in bringing him back to the Bundesliga, with the Barcelona midfielder not currently an undisputed starter at the club. However, there have been no contacts so far and the Spanish international remains committe
  
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