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• Liverpool face tough transfer decision over defender

  07-10-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool face tough transfer decision over defenderThe improvement of Liverpool’s defence has been one of the biggest talking points of Andoni Iraola’s reign at Anfield so far. Jeremy Jacquet and Virgil van Dijk have formed an impressive partnership, and new arrival Ronald Araujo has done brilliantly as a makeshift right-back.After facing plenty of criticism last season under Arne Slot, the Reds’ backline now looks like one of the best in the country again, and it has been wel
  
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• Pick of the stats: Derby County v Wrexham

  08-10-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derby County will hope to kick-start their Championship season when they welcome Wrexham to Pride Park on Saturday (kick-off 15:00 BST).The Rams are in the relegation zone after just one win from their opening eight games and are without a victory in their past four matches (D1 L3).Wrexham ended a run of three games without a win by beating Southampton 2-1 at home before the international break and start the weekend in mid-table. Derby County failed to beat Wrexham in the Championship last seaso
  
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• Juventus not convinced by Woltemade as club target ex-Arsenal and Atalanta strikers

  08-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus not convinced by Woltemade as club target ex-Arsenal and Atalanta strikersJuventus are already doubting Nick Woltemade and have started lining up alternatives for next summer, just over a month after his arrival.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the striker’s viral miss for Germany against Serbia has only deepened concerns in Turin. With half an hour left in Munich, he sent the ball over from two yards out with the goal gaping, which set off a wave of criticism in the German p
  
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• Blow for Ajax as striker suffers season ending injury

  08-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blow for Ajax as striker suffers season ending injuryAjax have been dealt a blow with the news that Danish striker Kasper Dolberg will be out for the rest of the season. Dolberg suffered a serious knee injury while on international duty with Denmark and has returned to Amsterdam for surgery, which was successful. Now, the Ajax forward is set to spend the next few months rehabilitating as he looks to return to action next season. The 29-year-old had started the Eredivisie and European season pret
  
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• ‘Some circumstances call for giving it your all’ – France’s Aurélien Tchouaméni on playing 2026 World Cup despite injury

  08-10-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Some circumstances call for giving it your all’ – France’s Aurélien Tchouaméni on playing 2026 World Cup despite injuryHaving enjoyed a mixed World Cup campaign, France midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni (26) spoke in an interview with France 24 about the injury that prevented him from performing at his best.“By the third or fourth match – or even a little before that – I was in pain,” he explained. “It’s the Wo
  
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• Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal

  08-10-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 until he became prime minister this summer [Getty Images]Some Premier League clubs were so "astonished" by comments made by Andy Burnham - appearing to downplay the verdict against Manchester City - that they are now "concerned" about political interference in the appeal process, sources have told BBC Sport.Senior club figures say they were shocked when they heard the prime minister tell the BBC he would be "really concerned" if Manchester C
  
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• AZ Alkmaar closing in on new contract with star midfielder

  08-10-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AZ Alkmaar closing in on new contract with star midfielderVI are reporting that AZ Alkmaar are closing in on signing a contract extension with their star youngster Kees Smit. The midfielder will extend his current contract, which runs out in 2028, until 2030. This is a huge boost for AZ Alkmaar as Smit is certainly going to be attracting interest from a number of clubs after his performances this season and last. Now, AZ Alkmaar can guarantee that they will receive a sizeable sum if they do deci
  
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• 🎧 New managers and the return of the Championship

  08-10-2026 11:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robbie Savage will have his first crack at management in the EFL after taking over at Peterborough United, while Michael Duff has replaced Graham Alexander at Bradford City.Savage and Duff both appear on the latest 72+ EFL podcast with Jobi McAnuff, who is joined by Luke Chambers and Tommy Smith.The panel also discuss the teams who have impressed and disappointed them in the Championship so far this season.Spoiler alert... Stoke City, Swansea City, QPR, Burnley, Norwich City and Derby County all
  
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• Manchester City ruled out summer move for Barcelona midfielder after reviewing medical report

  08-10-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City ruled out summer move for Barcelona midfielder after reviewing medical reportFC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has taken an important step in his recovery from the injury to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Barcelona ace has started taking part in sections of team training and, although he still needs time before receiving medical clearance and becoming available to Hansi Flick, his return to competitive action is getting close
  
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• Messi’s No 10 successor: Serie A starlets Paz and Mastantuono among the contenders

  08-10-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi’s No 10 successor: Serie A starlets Paz and Mastantuono among the contendersArgentina’s search for Lionel Messi’s successor in the No 10 shirt is under way, and two Serie A playmakers are among the early contenders.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Como’s Nico Paz is the favourite among fans back home. Fiorentina’s Franco Mastantuono, on loan from Real Madrid, is also in the running, and both have the left foot and creativity associated with Argentina&rsqu
  
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• Exeter City investigate Cox's mystery illness

  08-10-2026 11:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sonny Cox has just returned to fitness after being injured last month [Shutterstock]Exeter City are trying to understand the cause of an illness that has affected striker Sonny Cox this season.The 21-year-old was due to start Tuesday's Jersey Mike's Trophy game with Oxford United.But he had to withdraw from the side not long before kick-off and was seen getting medical help."He has an allergic reaction to something. We're still investigating it, we're still supporting Sonny through it," Exeter C
  
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• Pick of the stats: West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City

  08-10-2026 11:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Bromwich Albion welcome Birmingham City for a West Midlands derby in the Championship on Saturday lunchtime (kick-off 12:30 BST).It will be a second local derby in a row for the Baggies, who are hoping to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat at Wolves before the international break.Blues have won just one of their past five games (D3 L1), but drew with promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough last time out, and will want to keep pace with the early frontrunners. West Bromwich Albion have won one of their
  
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• McKennie set to overtake Locatelli as Juventus appearance leader in the current squad

  08-10-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McKennie set to overtake Locatelli as Juventus appearance leader in the current squadWeston McKennie is set to become the Juventus player with the most appearances in the current squad when the Bianconeri visit Cagliari this weekend.According to Corriere dello Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the American is expected to start at the Unipol Domus. That would take him to 234 games for the club, one more than the injured Manuel Locatelli.Nobody else is close. Daniele Rugani is next on 157, ahead of Fede
  
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• Arsenal youngster receives MBE from Prince William

  08-10-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster receives MBE from Prince WilliamThe Arsenal forward was honoured for services to association football after helping England win a second successive European Championship.Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesMichelle Agyemang described the moment as “incredible” after receiving her MBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.The Arsenal youngster was awarded the honour for services to association football in the King’s Birthday Honours List in June 2
  
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• Barcelona defender not considering exit despite lack of playing time and heavy Premier League interest

  08-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender not considering exit despite lack of playing time and heavy Premier League interestJules Kounde has no intention of leaving Barcelona despite seeing his role reduced under Hansi Flick this season, with interest from several Premier League clubs failing to change his stance.According to SPORT, the French defender remains convinced that he can win back his place in Flick’s starting XI and is not considering a departure during the January transfer window.Jules Kounde transf
  
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• 'He's lucky... he got off very lightly'

  08-10-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In a bonus episode of the BBC's Football Daily podcast, John Bennett is joined by BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore and 72+ EFL podcast host and former Reading and Watford winger Jobi McAnuff to react to the Spygate verdict.An FA regulatory commission has handed Southampton boss Tonda Eckert a suspended six-week ban for his involvement in the Spygate scandal, but do the panel think is it a fair outcome?Blackmore said: "I thought he'd get maybe three to five games per [FA] charge and it would be
  
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• Arsenal star closing in on £350,000-per-week contract deal

  08-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star closing in on £350,000-per-week contract dealDeclan Rice new Arsenal deal edges closer after title-winning seasonArsenal are doing what smart champions do, they are tying down their elite talent early. According to BBC Sport, Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, a move that feels logical given his status at the club and in the dressing room.Rice has become central to everything Arsenal do. Since joining from West Ham for £105m in July 2023,
  
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• What Guardiola said about Man City charges

  08-10-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all."Comforting words of solidarity from a long-standing leader can be a great source of strength and unity at a time of crisis.And many Manchester City fans will have felt just that after former manager Pep Guardiola posted on social media last week in response to the club being found guilty of deliberate financial rule-breaking over nine years.To some, Guardiola's intervention came as a surprise. After all, he is no longer in a ma
  
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• Liverpool have joined the race to sign midfield wonderkid

  08-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have joined the race to sign midfield wonderkidLiverpool Tracking Niko Iličević as Frankfurt Fight to Keep Hold of Elite Teenage PlaymakerLiverpool are among a growing cluster of major European clubs keeping a close eye on Eintracht Frankfurt youngster Niko Iličević, according to TeamTalk, with the 15-year-old attacking midfielder rapidly building a reputation as one of the standout prospects in his age group.The latest report states that Liverpool and Bournemouth h
  
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• ‘It’s a disservice to him as well as the club’ – Real Madrid ‘irritated’ by Kylian Mbappé’s behaviour

  08-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘It’s a disservice to him as well as the club’ – Real Madrid ‘irritated’ by Kylian Mbappé’s behaviourReal Madrid are becoming increasingly “irritated” by Kylian Mbappé’s (27) behaviour, L’Équipe understands. It comes after an international break of controversies for the France captain.Mbappé was injured during the first game of the international break. He scored the winner against Turkiye (1-0) but in d
  
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• 🚨 Lay-off ahead: Athletic issue medical update on Oihan Sancet

  08-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Lay-off ahead: Athletic issue medical update on Oihan SancetOihan Sancet has undergone an MRI scan due to muscle discomfort that has prevented him from training normally, and Athletic Club released the results today."Tests carried out on Oihan Sancet have confirmed that the Navarre-born player has a moderate muscle injury to the soleus in his left leg," the club explains in a statement.Sancet's recovery will be monitored, but he will miss this weekend's match and is expected to need ar
  
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• All-Ireland winner O'Connor announces Mayo retirement

  08-10-2026 10:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mayo All-Ireland winner Cillian O'Connor has announced his retirement from inter-county football.The 34-year-old was part of the matchday squad for their long-awaited Sam Maguire Cup win against Kerry in the summer, but did not feature in the decider.Indeed, injuries limited the forward to just two appearances in 2026 after he opted out of the entirety of the 2025 season.A two-time All-Star, he was a regular for Mayo after making his debut as a 19-year-old under James Horan in 2011 and reached f
  
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• Endrick gives Milan green light but Real Madrid must approve January exit

  08-10-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Endrick gives Milan green light but Real Madrid must approve January exitEndrick has reportedly told Milan they would be his first choice if Real Madrid let him leave in January.According to MilanNews, citing La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Brazilian has made clear that the Rossoneri would be at the front of the queue should he leave the Bernabéu this winter.The forward has played just four minutes this season after José Mourinho blocked a loan exit in the summer. He could push for re
  
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• Portuguese forward’s Barcelona dream hit by major contract twist at current club

  08-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portuguese forward’s Barcelona dream hit by major contract twist at current clubJoao Felix’s hopes of returning to Barcelona could be in serious trouble, with Al Nassr’s new president planning to trigger a clause that would extend the Portuguese forward’s stay in Saudi Arabia.As reported before, Felix’s dream is to return to Spotify Camp Nou once his guaranteed contract with Al Nassr expires at the end of the season. The Portuguese has remained fond of Barcelon
  
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• Max Dowman receives 3 Guinness World Records certificates

  08-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman receives 3 Guinness World Records certificatesThe teenager’s records span the Premier League and Champions League, with his latest recognition also earning him a prominent place in the 2027 edition.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesMax Dowman has been presented with three Guinness World Records certificates after a remarkable 2025/26 season in which the Arsenal teenager became the youngest player to appear in the Champions League, the youngest Premier League goalscorer and the
  
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• Manchester City midfield mainstay establishing himself as strong option for Real Madrid – report

  08-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City midfield mainstay establishing himself as strong option for Real Madrid – reportReal Madrid are keeping tabs on Rayan Cherki as the Manchester City midfielder continues to make an impression in England, although any potential move appears heavily dependent on developments at the Etihad.According to Bernabeu Digital, the Frenchman has emerged as a ‘real option’ for Madrid after adapting to life at Manchester City. His performances have strengthened his reput
  
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• Defiance and comfort - what Guardiola said about Man City charges

  08-10-2026 10:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all."Comforting words of solidarity from a long-standing leader can be a great source of strength and unity at a time of crisis.And they were the sentiments former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola posted on social media last week in response to the club being found guilty of deliberate financial rule-breaking over nine years.To some, Guardiola's intervention came as a surprise. After all, he is no longer in a managerial positio
  
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• Vincent Kompany to be honored with Bavarian Minister-President award

  08-10-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vincent Kompany to be honored with Bavarian Minister-President awardBavarian Minister-President Markus Söder will honour Vincent Kompany with a special award for his commitment to fighting racism. The Bavarian State Chancellery announced that the award will take place Saturday evening in Munich, after Bayern’s trip to Augsburg.In a press release, Söder said: “Vincent Kompany is an exceptional coach with a clear playing philosophy, strong leadership, and charisma both o
  
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• Ligue 1 clubs want a swift end for Ligue 1 Plus

  08-10-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 clubs want a swift end for Ligue 1 PlusLigue 1 clubs are keen for a swift end for Ligue 1 Plus, the league-owned broadcaster of France’s top-flight, as per a report from L’Équipe.Ligue 1 Plus was created following DAZN’s decision to terminate their agreement to broadcast Ligue 1 just one year into their five year deal. Last season was the first broadcast by the LFP-run broadcaster. It is now into its second season. However, despite its editorial success, receipts
  
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• Vieri: ‘Pio Esposito will surpass Riva’s Italy record; Milan have a great forward in Ramos’

  08-10-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vieri: ‘Pio Esposito will surpass Riva’s Italy record; Milan have a great forward in Ramos’Christian Vieri believes Pio Esposito will one day overtake Gigi Riva as Italy’s all-time top scorer.With quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the former Italy striker made the prediction in a wide-ranging interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport ahead of Serie A’s return this weekend.“In seven or eight years he’ll break Gigi Riva’s record,” Vieri said.Riva’
  
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