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• Kayode could be Italy’s most expensive debutant, but isn’t expected to start vs. Belgium

  24-09-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kayode could be Italy’s most expensive debutant, but isn’t expected to start vs. BelgiumMichael Kayode could potentially be Italy’s most valuable ever player at the time of their national team debut, but the Brentford right-back is still not expected to start against Belgium in the Nations League on Friday night.Kayode unlikely to start in Italy vs. Belgium despite rising valuationKayode is one of the most valuable players in the Italy national team squad, currently rated at th
  
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• Kai Havertz returns to Arsenal for treatment on hamstring injury

  25-09-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kai Havertz will return to Arsenal for treatment after suffering a “muscle sprain” during Germany’s draw with the Netherlands. The forward limped off with a hamstring issue in the 30th minute of the Nations League clash in Amsterdam and underwent a scan following the match. The German FA have now confirmed that Havertz will leave Jurgen Klopp’s squad early. Havertz missed five months of last season with a knee injury but the 27-year-old has started all five of their Premi
  
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• Chelsea charged by FA over discriminatory chanting

  25-09-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea have won two of their opening five Premier League games this season [Getty Images]Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association over alleged discriminatory behaviour by fans during their win at Fulham at the start of the Premier League season.Chelsea wrote to supporters following the 3-2 win at Craven Cottage on 24 August, acknowledging receiving "multiple reports of sectarian chanting from a small portion" of fans.The Blues said they do not condone any discriminatory chants, and
  
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• Royals 'not starstruck' by PSG visit for AI summit

  25-09-2026 12:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain are one of several European clubs visiting Reading this week [Getty Images]Reading Head of AI Stuart Fenton says Paris St-Germain's visit to the League One club for a summit on the technology shows the progress the Royals have made.The reigning European champions and Dutch giants Ajax are among the clubs participating in the conference at Reading's Bearwood Park training complex on Friday, a year after the Royals set up a pioneering AI department driven by new owner Rob Couhi
  
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• Free agent Lewis returns to Newport

  25-09-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former Wales Under-21 international Aaron Lewis is a product of Swansea City's academy [Getty Images]Aaron Lewis has re-signed for Newport County after being released by Mansfield Town at the end of last season. Midfielder or defender Lewis, 28, returns to his native south Wales three years after leaving the Exiles to join Mansfield.A former Swansea City youngster, Lewis had spells at Doncaster Rovers and Lincoln City before first joining Newport on loan from the Imps in 2020.After signing a per
  
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• Barcelona new fitness coach’s methods transform team, with squad yet to reach 70% of expected level

  25-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona new fitness coach’s methods transform team, with squad yet to reach 70% of expected levelBenjamin Kugel was appointed as the new fitness coach at FC Barcelona this summer at the request of manager Hansi Flick. The German tactician wanted a new approach to physical preparation after having several disagreements with the previous head of the department, Julio Tous.In fact, according to Javi Miguel of AS, Flick was even prepared to walk away from Barcelona if the change was not made
  
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• Amorim apologised to Manchester United haircut guy with three-word message

  25-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim apologised to Manchester United haircut guy with three-word messageFrank Ilett, who has vowed not to cut his hair until Manchester United win five consecutive games, crossed paths with Ruben Amorim yesterday, with the Milan coach offering a light-hearted apology.Milan coach Amorim met Frank Ilett, the Manchester United fan who has been growing his hair until Manchester United win five games in a row, on Thursday.What Amorim said in random meeting with Manchester United haircut guyITALY &n
  
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• “Enjoy it” – Liverpool legend sends message to Rio Ngumoha after England call-up

  25-09-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Enjoy it” – Liverpool legend sends message to Rio Ngumoha after England call-upRio Ngumoha gets Phil Thompson’s advice after England call-upRio Ngumoha’s latest England call-up offers an opportunity that extends beyond the possibility of another international appearance. For Liverpool’s teenage winger, time spent working with Thomas Tuchel and established senior players could prove valuable long after this international window ends.That is the message from Ph
  
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• Testing return ahead for Iraola and Liverpool

  25-09-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool will return from the international break to a "real test", says BBC Radio Merseyside's Chris Coughlin. The Red Kop team discussed Liverpool's start to the Premier League season and how much more difficult it is going to get for Andoni Iraola's side with the upcoming fixtures.Coughlin said: "After the international break, Liverpool have Manchester City at home, Brentford away, Brighton at home and Arsenal at home - that four-game run is arguably against the four top teams
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur interested in move for Serie A defender

  25-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur interested in move for Serie A defenderGiorgio Scalvini transfer latest as Tottenham continue to track Atalanta defenderGiorgio Scalvini has committed his future to Atalanta on paper, yet the wider expectation in recruitment circles is that this story is far from over. According to Caught Offside, the Italy international has agreed a new long-term deal, but Premier League interest remains active, with Tottenham Hotspur among the clubs to have followed his situation clos
  
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• Aberdeen lose 500 semi-final tickets after pitch invasion

  25-09-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aberdeen have had their ticket allocation for the Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers cut by 500.It follows a pitch invasion and a pyrotechnics display from fans away to Kilmarnock in the previous round.Aberdeen had secured around 17,000 tickets for the semi-final at Hampden on 31 October, while the club must now meet the cost of the seats lost to the SPFL sanction.Some supporters ran on to the Rugby Park pitch following the Dons' penalty shoot-out success.Visit our Aberdeen page for a
  
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• Juventus held talks for Borussia Dortmund and Italy talent Inacio in June

  25-09-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus held talks for Borussia Dortmund and Italy talent Inacio in JuneTransfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Juventus were among the clubs that asked for information about Samuele Inacio last summer, but Borussia Dortmund were unwilling to sell.Juventus targeted Italian talent Inacio this past June and sounded out Borussia Dortmund’s willingness to sell the 18-year-old, Fabrizio Romano said.Juventus opened Inacio talks with Borussia Dortmund last summerLONDON, ENGLAND – AUGU
  
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• Hatem Ben Arfa almost came out of retirement to rejoin OGC Nice

  25-09-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hatem Ben Arfa almost came out of retirement to rejoin OGC NiceHatem Ben Arfa (39) almost returned to OGC Nice last January, according to a report from Nice-Matin. The Frenchman hasn’t played for four years. The former Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique Lyonnais, Olympique de Marseille, Newcastle United and Hull City winger last played for Lille OSC. His contract with Les Dogues expired in the summer of 2022. It was Jean-Pierre Rivere who returned to Nice on a short-term deal until the end of
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid duo start for Brazil in friendly vs Australia

  25-09-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid duo start for Brazil in friendly vs AustraliaThe first international break of the 2026/27 season is underway and a large part of the Real Madrid squad is away representing their respective national teams.Two of those players happen to be Vinicius Jr. and Endrick, who have been called up by Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti.And, both the Real Madrid forwards have now been named in the starting XI by the legendary Italian tactician as the Selecao get set to take on Australia in
  
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• 🚨 Double blow for Klopp, Musiala and Havertz leave Germany camp

  25-09-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Double blow for Klopp, Musiala and Havertz leave Germany campThe Germany national team has confirmed a major setback in its camp following the start of the UEFA Nations League. Forwards Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz have left the national team due to physical issues of varying severity.
  A statement from the German Football Association (DFB) confirmed that both players will miss the upcoming international fixtures. This double absence is a significant blow to the German coach’s ta
  
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• How the Nations League impacts Italy’s Euro 2028 qualifying draw

  25-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How the Nations League impacts Italy’s Euro 2028 qualifying drawItaly begin their 2026–27 Nations League campaign, targeting a top-three finish in their group to secure a seeding spot in the Euro 2028 qualifying draw.Nations League: promotion and relegation system explainedDORTMUND, GERMANY – MARCH 23: Players of Italy sing the national anthem prior to the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two match between Germany and Italy at Football Stadium Dortmund on March 23, 2025 in
  
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• Turkiye predicted XI v France: Arda Guler to start in UEFA Nations League opener

  25-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Turkiye predicted XI v France: Arda Guler to start in UEFA Nations League openerReal Madrid playmaker Arda Guler is set to start in Turkiye’s UEFA Nations League opener against France on Friday night. Vincenzo Montella doesn’t have any absentees to contend with as he faces Les Bleus for the first time since becoming manager of the Turkish national team back in 2023. As per L’Équipe, only three of the players expected to start against Zinédine Zidane’s men cu
  
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• Arsenal winger scores 1st goal of the season on international duty

  25-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal winger scores 1st goal of the season on international dutyArsenal’s Christos Tzolis put in a strong performance in his first appearance of the international break, scoring for Greece in a comeback win over Serbia.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesChristos Tzolis has already had a busy start to the season with Arsenal, and he’s unlikely to get much time off over the international break.After appearing in all eight of Arsenal’s fixtures in 2026/27 so far (starting s
  
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• Israel striker sent off for ‘gun celebration’ in Nations League defeat to Austria

  25-09-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Israel forward ​Saied Abu Farchi was sent off for celebrating his goal against Austria in their 3-1 ⁠Nations League defeat by using the corner flag to simulate a gun.Abu Farchi headed home in the 55th minute to bring Israel level after Austria had taken the lead through a Romano Schmid penalty before half-time at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz. The 20-year-old ran to the ‌corner flag, grabbed it ‌and made a gun-firing gesture during his celebration.Saied Abu Farchi celebratin
  
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• 📋 Brazil line up with attacking quartet and debutants against Australia

  25-09-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Brazil line up with attacking quartet and debutants against AustraliaBrazil and Australia have announced their lineups for the friendly that opens the cycle leading up to the 2030 World Cup.
  The two teams face off in Townsville, Australia, at 7 a.m. Brasília time.Carlo Ancelotti had already revealed the lineup he would send out for the match. Brazil starts with: Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, Marquinhos, Vitor Reis and Douglas Santos; Bruno Guimarães and Danilo Santos; Est&ecir
  
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• Report: Florentino Perez ready to change Real Madrid’s transfer policy for Jose Mourinho

  25-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Florentino Perez ready to change Real Madrid’s transfer policy for Jose MourinhoReal Madrid could be prepared to break one of its long-standing transfer policies this winter, with Jose Mourinho potentially given the final say on whether the club enters the January market for a midfielder.According to Defensa Central, Florentino Perez would be willing to make an exception to Real Madrid’s usual reluctance to sign players midway through a season if Mourinho concludes that his s
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino regrets not being ‘more involved’ with Balogun decision

  25-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The US crashed out of the World Cup with a loss to Belgium in the last 16. Photograph: Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesUS men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino says he regrets not being “more involved” in the situation surrounding US forward Folarin Balogun at this summer’s World Cup.Balogun was given a red card after a challenge against Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemović, which by rule is accompanied with a one-game suspension. Balogun’s ban
  
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• Castaño stands firm as Real Madrid video escalates row

  25-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Castaño stands firm as Real Madrid video escalates rowJuanma Castaño responded on air after Real Madrid published a social-media video attacking him and his work on El Partidazo de COPE over the past decade, accusing club president Florentino Pérez of waging a personal crusade against him. According to Marca, Castaño used his programme to reject the club’s video point by point and insisted he would not change his approach.Castaño answers Real Madrid&rsquo
  
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• Atletico Madrid star heaps praise on Lamine Yamal – “Best player in the world”

  25-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid star heaps praise on Lamine Yamal – “Best player in the world”With the Ballon d’Or ceremony fast approaching, Lamine Yamal remains one of the leading contenders to claim the prestigious individual award.The Barcelona teenager has already received glowing endorsements from teammates and rivals alike, and the latest to sing his praises is Spain international Alejandro Grimaldo.The Spain international, who joined Atletico from Bayer Leverkusen this summer, wa
  
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• Alexander Isak responds to Alan Shearer after dramatic St. James’ Park return

  25-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak responds to Alan Shearer after dramatic St. James’ Park returnAlexander Isak responds to Alan Shearer over Liverpool penalty decisionAlexander Isak has offered a straightforward explanation for Liverpool’s penalty decision on his return to Newcastle: Dominik Szoboszlai had been assigned the responsibility.For all the emotion surrounding his first appearance at St James’ Park since leaving, the striker’s response to Alan Shearer’s comments was grounded
  
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• AFCON Qualifying: Nigeria Fight To Restore Pride In Their Nation’s Football Amid Uncertainty

  25-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AFCON Qualifying: Nigeria Fight To Restore Pride In Their Nation’s Football Amid UncertaintyBy Ben McFadyean.Nigeria begin their qualifying campaign for what many independents regard as one of the most engaging and authentic football tournaments, the African Cup of Nations, with a tricky away tie against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, but a lot more than just participation at next year’s tournament, which will be the 36th since its inceptio
  
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• Arteta's squad management and Dowman's development

  25-09-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked you to send in your questions for our Arsenal reporter Alex Howell to answer. In the first part of a special Q&A, he addresses squad rotation and the plan for Max Dowman.Larissa asked: Mikel Arteta seems determined to keep his favoured line-up every week, despite having two strong players in each position, except left of attack - is the squad morale beginning to suffer already?Alex: The issue of a lack of rotation is definitely something that could have been put to Arteta in pr
  
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• Ireland player breaks rank and says Israel game should not be going ahead

  25-09-2026 10:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jason Knight has spoken out to become the first player to declare that the Republic of Ireland should not be playing against Israel.A candid Knight voiced his opinion following the 1-0 defeat to Kosovo in Pristina, stating his view ahead of what captain Dara O’Shea insisted would be a discussion between squad members on Friday over Sunday’s controversial game in Debrecen. The highly emotive fixture, which is seen as unprecedented given the two countries are not in conflict, will be p
  
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• James Garner relishing Rodri battle ahead of Spain clash

  25-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Garner relishing Rodri battle ahead of Spain clashJames Garner is looking forward to facing Rodri ahead of England’s UEFA Nations League matchday one clash against Spain at Wembley on Saturday.Garner is in contention to make his third appearance for England after being called up following the withdrawal of Declan Rice and Kobbie Mainoo due to injury.The Everton midfielder impressed Thomas Tuchel on his debut against Uruguay in March, with the England manager comparing him to Real Mad
  
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• 🚨 Europe’s top 4 leagues call for FIFA reform

  25-09-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Europe’s top 4 leagues call for FIFA reformAnother blow for Gianni Infantino.A huge statement was jointly published by Europe’s four major leagues this Friday morning!The Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and the Bundesliga have indeed taken a joint stand this Friday morning, calling for reform at FIFA just months before the next elections.In the crosshairs: Gianni Infantino and his stillborn controversial plan to commercialize the World Cup, dubbed FIFA Forward Enterprise (
  
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