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• Liverpool closing in on record-breaking transfer

  07-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool closing in on record-breaking transferJulian Ward is one step closer to pulling off a record-breaking transfer. The Liverpool sporting director has been a busy man since taking the reins back. Ward's already preparing Liverpool for the next phase in their evolution under Andoni Iraola.That involves making plans for the January transfer window, where Liverpool are expected to be a lot busier in comparison to previous iterations of the winter period.Behind this lies the fact that Ward's
  
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• Door is still open for Liverpool to land dream Michael Olise deal after latest update

  08-10-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Door is still open for Liverpool to land dream Michael Olise deal after latest updateLiverpool Transfer News: Michael Olise Emerges as Potential Summer TargetLiverpool could find themselves in a strong position to pursue Michael Olise this summer, should the Bayern Munich winger decide that his future lies away from the Bundesliga.According to a report highlighted by CF Bayern Insider, Olise’s representatives have been in contact with Liverpool, Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain regardin
  
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• Chelsea receive injury boost ahead of AFC Bournemouth clash

  08-10-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea receive injury boost ahead of AFC Bournemouth clashChelsea Injury Update: Mike Penders Returns to Training Before Bournemouth ClashChelsea have had some good news before the Premier League restart. Mike Penders is back in full training, and that matters given the state of the squad.After the international break, attention turns straight to Bournemouth. Chelsea go into the match with several fitness doubts still hanging over them, but Penders returning at Cobham gives Xabi Alonso one less
  
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• Mourinho jokes he hopes he’s still alive to see Man City’s final punishment

  08-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho jokes he hopes he’s still alive to see Man City’s final punishmentJose Mourinho feels that it will take so long for a final punishment to be handed to Manchester City after being found guilty of all charges relating to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules that he hopes he will still be alive to see the outcome: ‘Us in our sixties will need luck to still be here’.Mourinho jokes about Man City punishment: ‘We’ll need luck to st
  
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• Morrison happy to have time to work with Pereira

  08-10-2026 17:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brayann Pereira played for France up to under-20 level before switching his allegiance to Congo [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion full-back Brayann Pereira will have benefitted from turning down an international call-up to stay at The Hawthorns and work on settling in a the club, according to head coach James Morrison.The 23-year-old decided not to travel for DR Congo's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and remain in England to train with the Baggies, having only joined the Championship club fro
  
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• Barcelona heavyweight could get his first minutes of the season against Alaves

  08-10-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona heavyweight could get his first minutes of the season against AlavesFrenkie de Jong took a big step forward on his road to recovery after joining FC Barcelona’s team training earlier this week.Having been out of action since the summer, following a serious knee injury sustained at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Dutchman has finally resumed working with the rest of the group.However, a return to in-game action seems to be still some way away for the 29-year-old Netherlands internati
  
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• Pompey 'clear underdogs' in derby - Mousinho

  08-10-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Head coach John Mousinho says Portsmouth head to Southampton for Sunday's South Coast derby as the "clear underdogs".Though they have a game in hand, Pompey are 19th in the Championship, two points and six places below Saints, who would lie fourth were it not for the four-point penalty imposed on them in the wake of the Spygate saga.Mousinho told BBC Radio Solent the three-week international break had been "long and unusual" but he had positive news on the injury front and said both sides could
  
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• Metz midfielder Nampalys Mendy to be out for several months following serious knee injury

  08-10-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Metz midfielder Nampalys Mendy to be out for several months following serious knee injuryFC Metz’s Nampalys Mendy (34) has suffered a torn quadriceps tendon in his left knee and will be out for several months, the Moselle-based club have announced.A free agent following his departure from Watford FC last summer, the defensive midfielder had signed for Les Grenats for the 2026-27 season. Having featured in each of the first six Ligue 2 matches, the La Seyne-sur-Mer native had nevertheless w
  
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• Mourinho: Roma career was ‘dead’ after Europa League final, Airport fiasco ‘wasn’t my responsibility’

  08-10-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho: Roma career was ‘dead’ after Europa League final, Airport fiasco ‘wasn’t my responsibility’Jose Mourinho has spoken at length about his departure from Roma midway through the 2023-24 season, says that his career with the club was ‘dead’ after losing in the 2023 Europa League final and insists that the ugly scenes directed at referee Anthony Taylor and his family at the airport the following day were not his responsibility.Mourinho is preparing
  
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• Man City megastar remains fully focused on club amid Real Madrid, Barcelona interest – Romano

  08-10-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City megastar remains fully focused on club amid Real Madrid, Barcelona interest – RomanoThe verdict against Manchester City with regard to their breaches of the Premier League financial regulations has rocked the footballing world.The Cityzens have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges they were facing and are now staring at the threat of very serious sanctions, including the possibility of relegation from the Premier League.Even though they have appealed against the verdict, if
  
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• ‘I still have the scar’ – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on defeat to PSG in Champions League final

  08-10-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I still have the scar’ – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on defeat to PSG in Champions League finalIt’s still a bitter pill to swallow – and that’s certainly a blessing in disguise. Having had his contract as Arsenal manager extended on Wednesday until 2030, Mikel Arteta gave a lengthy interview to The Athletic to mark the occasion.Among other things, this gave the Spanish manager the chance to reflect on the pain of his team’s defeat to Paris Saint-Germai
  
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• Enzo Maresca all smiles as Man City return to training after guilty verdict

  08-10-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca cut a relaxed figure as he greeted the cameras at Manchester City's training ground on Thursday.The Manchester City boss was photographed grinning and offering a thumbs up as the squad came back together following the extended international break.Friday will bring the manager's first press conference since the club was found guilty on multiple charges of breaking Premier League financial rules across a nine-year period.Manchester City have insisted they are innocent and have submitt
  
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• Man City injury latest: Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo and more

  08-10-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City injury latest: Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo and moreMan City Injury News: Haaland Fitness Doubt Before Liverpool ClashManchester City return to Premier League action with the noise cranked up and the margin for error reduced. The international break has left Enzo Maresca dealing with scrutiny, uncertainty and a squad that suddenly looks thinner in key areas.There is also the wider backdrop. City have been found guilty of all 115 financial breaches and now wait for the appeal process.
  
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• Barcelona, Real Madrid continue to closely monitor Man City goal machine – Romano

  08-10-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona, Real Madrid continue to closely monitor Man City goal machine – RomanoManchester City are facing serious sanctions after being found guilty of 114 of 115 charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.The landmark ruling could have serious repercussions for the Cityzens as they could be ousted from the Premier League and possibly the EFL too.Given the situation, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the futures of some of their player
  
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• Liverpool fans warned over treatment of Man City players ahead of huge clash

  08-10-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool fans warned over treatment of Man City players ahead of huge clashLiverpool vs Manchester City: Anfield Atmosphere, Financial Charges and a Defining TestSunday at Anfield comes with the usual noise, only louder. Liverpool against Manchester City was already one of the biggest fixtures in English football. Now it carries added edge after City were found guilty of major breaches of Premier League financial regulations. That changes the mood around the game, and it sharpens what was alrea
  
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• Barcelona star will have the final say over his fitness for Getafe clash

  08-10-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star will have the final say over his fitness for Getafe clashOne of Hansi Flick’s main selection doubts ahead of FC Barcelona’s La Liga match against Getafe on Saturday is in goal. Regular No. 1 Joan Garcia has been dealing with discomfort he sustained in the match against Racing Santander three weeks ago, leading to him missing the second half of the clash.He also sat out the following game against Sevilla, with Dominik Livakovic playing the full 90 minutes.Back in group
  
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• Merlin Röhl discusses new ‘Life with Everton’ photo book and more in extended interview

  08-10-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Merlin Röhl discusses new ‘Life with Everton’ photo book and more in extended interviewGermany U21 veteran Merlin Röhl appears finally to be finding his feet in English football. The former SC Freiburg midfielder endured a difficult first season after moving to Everton in September 2025, with injuries and the considerable adjustment associated with moving abroad limiting his impact. A little over a year since departing the Bundesliga, much has changed.Everton – as exp
  
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• Ceferin to stand for fourth term as Uefa president

  08-10-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin [Getty Images]Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin will stand for a fourth term as head of European football's governing body.Ceferin informed delegates of his decision at a meeting of all 55 national association chiefs in Berlin.The move had been widely anticipated and reverses his insistence he would not seek re-election, which the Slovenian initially outlined in February 2024.At that point Ceferin, who was initially elected in 2016, was embroiled in a row over U
  
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• Juve-Kayode, Benatia as Milan DoF 💥 Carlos Augusto renewal: today's news 🔥

  08-10-2026 16:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve-Kayode, Benatia as Milan DoF 💥 Carlos Augusto renewal: today's news 🔥The countdown is on. The international break is now behind us, and the return of Serie A and European competitions is just around the corner. The league resumes on Saturday with matchday six, a round offering valuable points and the chance to get back on track in the best possible way after the Nations League fixtures and other international commitments.Watch every Serie BKT match live with LaB Channel on O
  
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• Everton's Sherif fined for breaching betting rules

  08-10-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin Sherif joined Everton's youth set up in 2019 [Getty Images]The Football Association has fined Everton forward Martin Sherif £5,000 for breaching its betting rules over a 15-month period.The 20-year-old admitted placing 61 bets on games between 20 November 2024 and 12 February 2026.The striker, who was born in Liberia, joined Everton's youth set-up in 2019 and began training with the first team in early 2025.In February he joined Port Vale on loan for the remainder of the season, sco
  
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• Munster to mark 10-year anniversary of Foley's death

  08-10-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Foley passed on the eve of a Champions Cup game away to Racing 92 on 16 October, 2016 during his time as head coach [Getty Images]Munster will host a special ceremony before next week's Investec Champions Cup game against Racing 92 in Cork to mark the 10-year anniversary of Anthony Foley's death.The occasion will hold extra significance as Foley's sudden passing on 16 October 2016 occurred on the eve of a Champions Cup clash against the same opposition in France when he was head coach of the Iri
  
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• Real Madrid among clubs interested in McTominay if new Napoli contract is not agreed

  08-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid among clubs interested in McTominay if new Napoli contract is not agreedReports in Italy claim that Real Madrid and several other Premier League clubs are interested in exploring a potential deal for Scott McTominay if Napoli are unable to reach an agreement over a new contract for the Scotland international.McTominay contract situation sparks Real Madrid and Premier League interestMcTominay is now into the third year of the four-year contract he signed when he joined Napoli from Man
  
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• Mourinho talks Real Madrid return, Man City sanctions, referees, Vinicius-Prestianni controversy: ‘I was a victim of public opinion’

  08-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Real Madrid return, Man City sanctions, referees, Vinicius-Prestianni controversy: ‘I was a victim of public opinion’Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has given an extensive interview to Corriere dello Sport (h/t AS), reflecting on his career and the clubs he has managed. The Portuguese tactician also discussed the controversial incident involving Vinicius Jr. and Gianluca Prestianni in last season’s UEFA Champions League, as well as his return to the Santiago Be
  
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• 👀 Who will save him? Infantino's strategy to win re-election

  08-10-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Who will save him? Infantino's strategy to win re-electionFIFA president Gianni Infantino has launched a political offensive to consolidate support from Africa ahead of the organization's next presidential elections, according to the newspaper L'Equipe. Promises of increased funding and investmentDuring a meeting held in Cape Verde, the head of world football reaffirmed his commitment to continued investment in the region and promised a substantial increase in funding for the sport's d
  
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• Florentino Perez wants Real Madrid fans to change attitude towards four key players – report

  08-10-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez wants Real Madrid fans to change attitude towards four key players – reportFlorentino Perez wants to see a change in the atmosphere at Santiago Bernabeu, with Real Madrid’s president believing several players need greater support from the stands as the club attempts to turn around a difficult start to the season.According to Defensa Central, Perez is particularly concerned about the treatment of Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe, Marc Cucurella and Trent Alexander-Arnold.&
  
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• PSG set their sights on €100m Brazilian starlet from club that produced Estevao and Endrick

  08-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG set their sights on €100m Brazilian starlet from club that produced Estevao and EndrickPSG have a new long term target emerging in Brazil – another brilliant teenage talent who looks on track to become a star.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.PSG’s squad is hard to improve on at the moment, after another successful summer for sporting director Luis Campos.But th
  
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• Hellberg reveals Eckert apology after Spygate

  08-10-2026 16:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg says he received a phone call from Tonda Eckert to apologise over the Spygate affair.Southampton were kicked out of the Championship play-off final after they were caught spying on a Middlesbrough training session two days before the first leg of the teams' semi-final clash.On Wednesday, Eckert was handed a suspended six-week ban and a £28,000 fine by the Football Association (FA) for his involvement in the whole affair."I think for us and for me, it e
  
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• Liverpool vs Manchester City predicted lineups, team news, possible XI's for huge Anfield clash

  08-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Liverpool vs Manchester City predicted lineups and team news is a bit all over the place coming off the lengthy international break. MORE — Preview, how to watch info, prediction for Liverpool v Man CityAhead of this game both teams have suffered with key players pulling up with injuries, which is far from ideal ahead of this monster clash at Anfield on Sunday. Below we take a look at the Liverpool vs Manchester City predicted lineups, the latest team news and give some tactical analys
  
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• Report: Juventus planning to ‘accelerate’ Nico Gonzalez contract extension

  08-10-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Juventus planning to ‘accelerate’ Nico Gonzalez contract extensionThursday’s reports claim that Juventus are hoping to extend Nico Gonzalez’s contract in the coming weeks following his loan spell with Atletico Madrid and recent re-integration into the Bianconeri squad.Report: Juventus planning to ‘accelerate’ Nico Gonzalez contract extensionNico Gonzalez joined Juventus on loan with an obligation to buy from Fiorentina in the summer of 2024 in a deal t
  
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• Phil Thompson believes Liverpool made a big transfer mistake in the summer

  08-10-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Thompson believes Liverpool made a big transfer mistake in the summerJordan Henderson Return? Why Liverpool Passed and Why Trey Nyoni Matters MoreLiverpool rarely go backwards in the market. Once a player leaves Anfield, that tends to be the end of it. There are exceptions, Ian Rush being the obvious one, but the rule has held for decades and it framed the summer discussion around a possible Jordan Henderson return.In the end, there was no comeback. Henderson, now 36, moved to Chelsea inste
  
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