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• Liverpool star backed to come through rough patch

  30-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star backed to come through rough patchHarvey Elliott and Valencia Loan Move Could Shape Liverpool Midfielder’s FutureHarvey Elliott has reached an important stage in his career, with the Liverpool midfielder now attempting to rebuild momentum through a season-long loan at Valencia. After a frustrating spell away from Anfield in 2025/26, the move to La Liga offers a fresh environment, regular competition for places and, crucially, a chance to rediscover rhythm.The 23-year-old had
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal training session

  30-09-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal training sessionCristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s national team training shortly after coach Jorge Jesus’s press conference, in which the manager had assured that CR7 would take part in the session.According to the Portuguese press, Ronaldo not only did not train, but also left the stadium where the national team is training in Copenhagen, Denmark.Adding even more mystery and speculation to the case, SIC Notícias reported a new development. Cr
  
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• Tamworth sign Stoke midfielder Kelly on loan

  30-09-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Kelly is yet to make a first-team appearance for Stoke City [Getty Images]National League side Tamworth have signed Stoke City midfielder Gabriel Kelly on loan until 1 November.The 19-year-old is yet to make a competitive first-team appearance for Stoke but has captained the Potters' under-21 side this season.Kelly's move was confirmed shortly before Tamworth's National League fixture at home to Sutton United on Wednesday.
  
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• Scott earns first cap - but which other Cherries have played for England?

  30-09-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]As the clock ticked towards 70 minutes in England's game in Prague on Tuesday, a long-awaited substitution was finally made.Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott replaced his former England Under-21 team-mate Elliot Anderson for the final 20 minutes against the Czech Republic, with Guernsey-born Scott becoming only the third man to win a full England cap while a Cherries player.Lewis Cook broke the mould in March 2018 when he came on as a substitute against Italy, while Callum Wilson's
  
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• Returning players and position calls

  30-09-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]In the final part of Wednesday's Everton Q&A, BBC Radio Merseyside's Giulia Bould addresses the return of Merlin Rohl and Christian Norgaard, and a decision to be made before the Premier League game against Hull City after the international break.Kieran asked: Are Rohl and Norgaard anywhere close to returning from injury and coming back to training?Giulia: There was huge excitement when Christian Norgaard joined from Arsenal in the summer. He was part of the title-winning side, albeit h
  
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• Can Forest survive under Glasner?

  30-09-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked you to send in your questions for football reporter Nick Mashiter to answer. In the second of a two-part Q&A on Wednesday, he addresses whether Forest will survive this season and why Oliver Glasner keeps changing his side.Paul: Why on earth did Glasner ditch a winning combination of Ola Aina and Daniel Munoz on the right side of the pitch against Coventry after it worked so well against Aston Villa? Cunha on the right of the three centre backs just doesn't work either from a d
  
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• How powerful was Man City's transfer spending between 2009 and 2018?

  30-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City spent about £1.2bn on new players in the transfer windows between summer 2009 and January 2018.In that time, the club won seven major trophies - three Premier Leagues, one FA Cup and three EFL Cups - having previously gone without a significant honour since 1970.The players they purchased during that time included some of the world's best. Multiple were signed for figures in the tens of millions and made a huge contribution to the club's consistent success.The
  
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• 🚨 New twist: CR7 skips Portugal training!

  30-09-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 New twist: CR7 skips Portugal training!The psychodrama continues.Another episode this Wednesday evening in the crisis that has seemingly pitted Cristiano Ronaldo against the Portugal national team for several days now!Although his coach Jorge Jesus had announced an hour earlier, at a press conference, that he would take part in training, Ronaldo left the Copenhagen stadium before Portugal’s pre-match training session ahead of Thursday’s game against Denmark, according to al
  
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• 🚨 Fresh twist: CR7 skips Portugal training!

  30-09-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Fresh twist: CR7 skips Portugal training!The psychodrama continues.A new episode this Wednesday evening in the crisis that has pitted Cristiano Ronaldo against the Portugal national team for several days!Although his coach Jorge Jesus had announced an hour earlier, at a press conference, that he would take part in training, Ronaldo left Copenhagen Stadium before Portugal’s pre-match training session ahead of Thursday’s clash with Denmark, according to all the Portuguese med
  
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• Football Italia Show: Italy’s dilemma, Newcastle transfer hope & untouchable Azzurro

  30-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Italia Show: Italy’s dilemma, Newcastle transfer hope & untouchable AzzurroItaly are back at Coverciano as the Azzurri begin preparations for Friday’s away clash with France, their third game of the current international break.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelGiorgio Scalvini talks to the media at a pre-match press conference at Coverciano in Florence, Italy (picture: Lorenzo Bettoni)Giorgio Scalvini spoke to the media at a press con
  
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• Burnham vows to resist potential talks with UAE government over Man City verdict appeal

  30-09-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated that it would be incorrect to "leap to judgment" over Manchester City, expressing confidence that his past interactions with the club will hold up under examination.Addressing the team's conviction over financial regulation violations spanning from 2009-10 to 2017-18, he argued they ought to be permitted to "contest the situation if they don’t think it’s fair".However, Burnham maintained he would "keep my distance" if representatives from the Un
  
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• Raspadori out for two weeks after Italy injury setback

  30-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raspadori out for two weeks after Italy injury setbackGiacomo Raspadori has been diagnosed with a muscular issue after withdrawing from international duty with Italy and Atalanta expect him to be out for a couple of weeks.The striker had been in the starting XI for Monday’s 4-1 Nations League victor away to Turkiye, and impressed with his performance before coming off at half-time.Raspadori injury playing for ItalyBURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Italy pose for a team photograph before
  
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• Women's Champions League: Paris v Arsenal under way

  30-09-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LIVE: Paris 0-0 Arsenal Steph Catley and Chloe Kelly out with injuries for GunnersLyon v Chelsea 20:00 BST Lyon won first Champions League match 8-0 v Servette Women's Champions League: Paris v Arsenal under way
  
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• Women's Champions League: Arsenal dominating possession v Paris

  30-09-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LIVE: Paris 0-0 Arsenal Steph Catley and Chloe Kelly out with injuries for GunnersLyon v Chelsea 20:00 BST Lyon won first Champions League match 8-0 v Servette Women's Champions League: Arsenal dominating possession v Paris
  
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• Muzzi confession he rejected Arsenal and Wenger, infuriating Cagliari

  30-09-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Muzzi confession he rejected Arsenal and Wenger, infuriating CagliariRoberto Muzzi reveals the time he infuriated Cagliari President Massimo Cellino and Arsene Wenger by turning down a move to Arsenal. ‘I just couldn’t bring myself to do it.’The former striker, now 55 years old, looked back on the incident that could’ve transformed his career by taking him to the Premier League in the 1990s.He could’ve been teammates with former Inter man Dennis Bergkamp during the
  
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• Our 10 surprise teams of the season so far 🤩

  30-09-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Our 10 surprise teams of the season so far 🤩Will they keep it up?First international break of the season means the first review of the domestic leagues.Germany, France, England, Italy and even the Netherlands: here are the ten surprise teams of the start of the 2026-2027 season!Freiburg – Bundesliga 🇩🇪SC Freiburg have been a joy to watch at the start of the season. After four Bundesliga matchdays, Julian Schuster’s men have three wins and one draw, with 12 goa
  
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• 'Business as usual' for Man City Women despite Premier League guilty verdicts

  30-09-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andree Jeglertz won the WSL title with Manchester City in his first season [Getty Images]Manchester City manager Andree Jeglertz did not comment on whether he had received assurances that the women's team would not be impacted after the club was found guilty of Premier League financial breaches.Jeglertz, who joined City last summer, said it was "business as usual" and when asked about how the women's team could be affected, added: "I don't want to comment more around that."There were seven quest
  
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• Liverpool receive firm Bournemouth answer on Alex Scott and Rayan interest

  30-09-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive firm Bournemouth answer on Alex Scott and Rayan interestLiverpool Transfer Interest Meets Firm Bournemouth Stance on Alex Scott and RayanLiverpool’s recruitment plans may increasingly involve players familiar to Andoni Iraola, but Bournemouth appear determined to ensure familiarity does not become opportunity.As reported by BBC Sport, Bournemouth are unwilling to entertain approaches for key members of their squad while their ambitions remain alive this season. With Europ
  
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• Truro City sign Forest teenager Blake on loan

  30-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zyan Blake has yet to make a first-team appearance for Nottingham Forest [Getty Images]Truro City have signed Nottingham Forest forward Zyan Blake on loan until 1 January.The pacy 18-year-old has yet to make a first team appearance for Forest but waswas named in their squad for the Uefa Europa League tie against FC Porto last season.He is available to play in Truro's FA Cup third qualifying round tie against Cirencester Town on Saturday. Blake comes in after Dominic Johnson-Fisher left the Corni
  
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• Pep Guardiola First Message Since Man City Verdict

  30-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola First Message Since Man City VerdictPep Guardiola Backs Manchester City After Premier League Financial Rules VerdictPep Guardiola has responded after Manchester City were found guilty on all charges connected to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules across a nine-season period, offering an unambiguous public show of support for the club.Guardiola, who left Manchester City in the summer, broke his silence with a message aimed directly at supporters. The timing mattered.
  
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• Lazio confirm Gudmundsson dislocated shoulder on international duty

  30-09-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio confirm Gudmundsson dislocated shoulder on international dutyLazio confirm that Albert Gudmundsson has been diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder on international duty with Iceland, while Danilo Cataldi has a new muscular issue.The Aquile were concerned when Gudmundsson fell heavily onto his shoulder during an aerial collision in the Nations League match against Estonia on Saturday afternoon.He was forced off the pitch just 30 minutes into the game, and returned to Rome for in-depth medical
  
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• 😱Start of a rift? Jorge Jesus rules out CR7 as a starter

  30-09-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱Start of a rift? Jorge Jesus rules out CR7 as a starterPortugal manager Jorge Jesus defused the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo being left on the bench against Norway, revealing in a press conference that there had been a prior agreement with the star to manage his physical workload during the FIFA window.
  A physical management plan agreed in advanceThe coach explained that, because of the schedule and his knowledge of Ronaldo’s condition after coaching him in Saudi Arab
  
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• Barcelona set to renew 18-year-old La Masia midfielder until 2030 – report

  30-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set to renew 18-year-old La Masia midfielder until 2030 – reportFC Barcelona continue to secure the futures of the young talent coming through the ranks at La Masia, with the next player set to renew his contract being Pedro Rodriguez. Indeed, according to journalist Nil Sola, the Catalan giants are set to renew the teenage midfielder for four years until 2030.A highly-rated talentPedro joined Barcelona in 2019 from Granada at just 11 years old. Since then, he has progressed stea
  
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• Fagioli: ‘My greatest Italy dream is to play at World Cup’

  30-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fagioli: ‘My greatest Italy dream is to play at World Cup’Nicolò Fagioli admits he ‘didn’t expect’ an Italy recall after two years and his ‘greatest dream’ is to play at the World Cup, now that he has gained in confidence and maturity.The 25-year-old had not even received a call-up since the 4-1 win over Israel in October 2024, but was thrown into the starting XI for Monday’s 4-1 victory in Turkiye.That impressive performance could potential
  
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• 😱FA charge Álvaro Arbeloa with improper conduct

  30-09-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱FA charge Álvaro Arbeloa with improper conductThe Football Association (FA) has officially charged Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa with improper conduct following his fiery post-match remarks after the game against Manchester United.
  Accusations of bias against the refereesThe governing body alleges that the Spanish coach acted improperly during his post-match interviews by suggesting alleged bias and casting doubt on the integrity and honesty of the match’s referee.De
  
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• Real Madrid forward not ruling out January loan to Serie A club amid lack of minutes

  30-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward not ruling out January loan to Serie A club amid lack of minutesNew season, same issues for Endrick at Real Madrid as he has found it difficult to break into the team and play regularly.Indeed, the four minutes as a substitute against Elche in La Liga is all the 20-year-old striker has played for Real Madrid in the first eight matches of the season. An untimely pre-season injury ruled him out of the first four games, but he has been called up by Jose Mourinho for the followin
  
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• 'There are rules saying they shouldn't do that' - sports barrister on City ruling

  30-09-2026 17:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"I do sympathise with a lot of fans here," Yasin Patel, a barrister specialising in sports law, told BBC Radio 5 Live when discussing the Premier League's verdict on the Manchester City charges."But there are rules saying owners shouldn't do that, and if they had done that then they should've been open about it," he added when asked whether the club were simply spending their own money when they breached the Premier League's financial rules."We have to go back a few years, but thos
  
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• Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa charged by FA over Man Utd referee comments

  30-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa charged by FA over Man Utd referee commentsFulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following his comments about refereeing after the 1-1 draw with Manchester United.The charge relates to remarks made by Arbeloa during a post-match interview following the Premier League meeting at Craven Cottage on September 20.The FA alleges that the Spaniard acted improperly by making comments which implied bias and/or questioned t
  
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• Questions about Wales form not unfair - Bellamy

  30-09-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Bellamy was appointed Wales boss on a four-year deal in June 2024[FAW]Craig Bellamy says he accepts that questions will be asked about Wales' form as they prepare for Thursday's Nations League game against Norway in Cardiff.Wales are bottom of League A Group 4 following opening defeats in Portugal and Denmark.It is now three successive losses in total for Wales - and six games without a win - since they thumped North Macedonia in World Cup qualifying last November.Bellamy's side will compl
  
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• What will new call-ups bring to Northern Ireland?

  30-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Both Kess Elmore and Lucy-Jayne Grant qualify for Northern Ireland through eligibility[Getty Images]When Northern Ireland line out against Portugal in their 2027 Women's World Cup play-off, they know they will be the underdogs.That would be the case even if Michael McArdle had a full-strength squad to pick from, but he has had to deal with a lengthy injury list ahead of the first play-off round.However, disappointment for some leads to opportunities for others, and his 23-strong squad as produce
  
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