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• Malen fully recovered, will start vs Como

  05-10-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen fully recovered, will start vs ComoRoma aren’t worried about Donyell Malen’s fitness. The Dutch striker didn’t travel with the national team to recover from a knee problem that prevented him from working with his teammates at Trigoria in recent days. The 1999-born striker, however, will be in Como, and there’s no doubt about his presence. As reported by Corriere dello Sport, Malen used the break to recover from his knee problem, remained in the capital, and has sinc
  
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• Benin prepare for 'historic' role in Messi's Argentina farewell

  06-10-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi will earn his 208th cap for Argentina in the friendly against Benin [Getty Images]Twenty-one years after Lionel Messi helped Argentina beat Nigeria in the Under-20 World Cup final, another African side will be on the pitch for the final match of his international career.Benin face Argentina at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday in a farewell match for the 39-year-old.For Benin assistant coach Tunde Adelakun, there is a neat symmetry to the occasion."Africa has been at
  
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• Milan and Inter stadium plans get major boost as San Siro appeals rejected

  06-10-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan and Inter stadium plans get major boost as San Siro appeals rejectedThe Milan Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has rejected all the appeals against the sale of the San Siro area to Milan and Inter, clearing the way for the clubs’ plans to build a new stadium.The two Serie A giants have received a significant boost in their efforts to build a new stadium near the existing Stadio Meazza.Milan and Inter get new stadium boostMILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: General view outside the
  
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• Renato calls up academy gem to Grêmio's senior squad for first time

  06-10-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Renato calls up academy gem to Grêmio's senior squad for first timeAttacking midfielder João Borne has been named in Grêmio’s first-team matchday squad for the first time. The news was first reported by ge.Considered one of the brightest prospects in the Tricolor’s youth academy, the 18-year-old caught coach Renato Portaluppi’s attention during training over the international break.Borne was among 12 youngsters called up to supplement training sessions at the
  
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• Barcelona defender faces new reality after losing his spot in the team for club and country

  06-10-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender faces new reality after losing his spot in the team for club and countryFC Barcelona versatile star Jules Kounde has not started the season with the same level of prominence he enjoyed in recent campaigns. As highlighted by MARCA, the 27-year-old defender has seen his role reduced both at Barcelona and with the France national team, an unusual situation for a player who had established himself as an important member of both sides.At Barcelona, Kounde has started just twice and
  
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• Shevchenko's son signs for seventh-tier club

  06-10-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kristian Shevchenko's father Andriy was one of the most prolific strikers of his era [Getty Images]Kristian Shevchenko, the son of Ballon d'Or winner and Ukraine legend Andriy Shevchenko, has signed for seventh-tier club Sholing FC.The 19-year-old has joined the Boatmen on a permanent deal following spells in Chelsea, Tottenham and Watford's academies.He was most recently at Championship club Watford, playing for their under-21s team, but was released in May.Southampton-based Sholing have some b
  
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• Highlights: Italy 6-2 Poland including Puskas Award contender Ndour

  06-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Highlights: Italy 6-2 Poland including Puskas Award contender NdourWatch the highlights from the Italy Under-21 side’s epic 6-2 victory over Poland to guarantee European Championship qualification, including a truly incredible Cher Ndour goal from 70 metres out.The Azzurrini knew going into the final group game that they needed to win by two clear goals to take first place and direct access to the European Under-21 Championship next summer.They achieved that in style, hammering six past a
  
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• Football Italia Show: Italy verdicts – Reasons for optimism, leaders emerge

  06-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Italia Show: Italy verdicts – Reasons for optimism, leaders emergeLorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall look back on Italy’s latest international break, analysing the Azzurri‘s performances and the key talking points from their recent matches.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelBOLOGNA – OCTOBER 05: Roberto Mancini, Manager of Italy, during the national anthem before the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Italy and
  
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• English newspaper names three Brazilians among world's top 60 prospects

  06-10-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  English newspaper names three Brazilians among world's top 60 prospectsThe long-established British newspaper The Guardian published its annual list of the world's 60 most promising football talents this Tuesday (6), highlighting players born in 2009.Brazil was represented by three names: forward Eduardo Conceição (Palmeiras), centre-back Iago Machado (Corinthians) and midfielder Eduardo Pape (Cruzeiro).Eduardo Conceição (Palmeiras): The forward plays for the under-20
  
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• Video shows what Mancini told Donnarumma after misjudged exit

  06-10-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video shows what Mancini told Donnarumma after misjudged exitA misjudged exit from Gianluigi Donnarumma against Turkiye prompted an animated reaction from Roberto Mancini, which was caught by the cameras: ‘Where the hell are you going?’Italy secured a 3-1 victory over Turkiye at home on Monday night, climbing to second place in the Nations League Group A table.Mancini’s reaction to Donnarumma’s misjudged exitBOLOGNA – OCTOBER 05: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy celebr
  
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• ⚠️ São Paulo could lose points if they fail to overturn transfer ban

  06-10-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ São Paulo could lose points if they fail to overturn transfer banSão Paulo could face a points deduction in the Brasileirão if they fail to settle their debt with Galoppo’s agents, according to ge.FIFA imposed a transfer ban on the club last Friday over a debt of US$300,000 (around R$1.5 million). São Paulo have 60 days to pay.A transfer ban is not usually accompanied by sanctions involving a points deduction, but FIFA’s ruling explicitly p
  
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• Shevchenko's son signs for seventh tier side

  06-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kristian Shevchenko's father Andriy was one of the most prolific strikers of his era [Getty Images]Kristian Shevchenko, the son of Ballon d'Or winner and football legend Andriy Shevchenko, has signed with seventh tier side Sholing FC.The 19-year-old has signed a permanent deal with the Boatmen following spells in Chelsea, Tottenham and Watford's academies.He was most recently at Championship side Watford, playing for their under-21 team, but was released by the Hornets in May.Southampton-based S
  
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• Defender returns to Liverpool after latest injury blow

  06-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defender returns to Liverpool after latest injury blowLiverpool Confirm Amara Nallo Return After Injury Cuts Short Loan SpellLiverpool have confirmed that young defender Amara Nallo has returned to the club after an injury brought his loan spell with Finnish side HJK Helsinki to an early end, giving head coach Andoni Iraola another development to monitor as he assesses his squad.The 19 year old joined HJK on 24 July, hoping to gain valuable first team experience away from Anfield. However, his t
  
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• Boost for Real Madrid as injured defender resumes training ahead of Villarreal clash

  06-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boost for Real Madrid as injured defender resumes training ahead of Villarreal clashAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Ibrahima Konate is on course to return for Real Madrid’s La Liga meeting with Villarreal on Saturday after completing the full training session with his teammates at Valdebebas on Tuesday morning.Konate was one of several Real Madrid players to suffer an injury while away with his national team, in his case France. The centre-back was injured during a training session and retur
  
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• Arsenal forward nets 4 goals in 4 games over international break

  06-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal forward nets 4 goals in 4 games over international breakArsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres capped off an excellent international break with his fourth goal in four games, netting another winner for Sweden on Monday night.Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty ImagesArsenal internationals have had a relatively mixed break, with some big positives balanced by some disappointing injury setbacks, but Viktor Gyokeres can definitely count his form with Sweden among the upsides.The Arsenal striker hadn
  
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• 😭 Farewell Leo: the emotional video bidding Messi goodbye

  06-10-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😭 Farewell Leo: the emotional video bidding Messi goodbyeToday, Leo Messi will bid his grand farewell to the Argentina national team at the Monumental stadium against Benin.With the occasion bringing Argentina to a standstill, the AFA has shared a video that moved more than a few people.Without a doubt, his legacy will live on forever...This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• 🗓️ What was the world like when Messi made his Argentina debut?

  06-10-2026 15:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗓️ What was the world like when Messi made his Argentina debut?This Tuesday (6), at 8 p.m. (Brasília time), live on sportv, Lionel Messi takes the field at the Monumental de Núñez against Benin for his final game in an Argentina shirt.All 85,000 tickets sold out in around an hour and a half. Messi was rested for the friendlies against Bolivia (4–0) and Burkina Faso's under-23 team (7–0) to save his appearance for tonight. It will be his 208th appea
  
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• Musah: What Amorim told me was ‘true’, World Cup snub ‘was tough’

  06-10-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Musah: What Amorim told me was ‘true’, World Cup snub ‘was tough’Yunus Musah is delighted Ruben Amorim truly gave him a second chance at Milan: ‘It’s been a great start to the season, having managers believe in me again.’USMNT midfielder Musah has returned to his national team for this break after being left out of the squad for the 2026 World Cup last summer.The American midfielder, who spent the previous campaign on loan at Atalanta, is part of Amorim&
  
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• Former Real Madrid midfielder reveals Barcelona tried to sign him for La Masia: ‘I was absolutely delighted’

  06-10-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid midfielder reveals Barcelona tried to sign him for La Masia: ‘I was absolutely delighted’Former Real Madrid midfielder Sergio Canales has revealed that Barcelona tried to bring him to La Masia during his childhood, long before he eventually joined their arch-rivals in 2010.The Racing Santander star discussed the experience during an interview with El Larguero, recalling how Barça approached him after a youth tournament. Although the opportunity excited
  
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• Prospective Salop owners get dual interest clearance

  06-10-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shrewsbury Town are 14th in League Two having won three of their nine games so far [Shutterstock]Members of the American consortium attempting to buy Shrewsbury Town have received clearance from the Scottish Football Association to hold interests in both Spartans FC and League Two Salop, clearing the latest regulatory hurdle.The US group - comprising Scott Davidson, Will Dotson, Craig Graham and former Liverpool, Tottenham and Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel - have already passedthe due dilige
  
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• Cardiff's Bielik banned over Portsmouth incident

  06-10-2026 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik was involved in an altercation with a Portsmouth fan before players became involved [Huw Evans Picture Agency]The Football Association (FA) has banned Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik for two games and fined him £10,000 after he admitted a case of misconduct.The 28-year-old Poland international was involved in an altercation involving Portsmouth fans during Cardiff's 2-0 Championship defeat at Portsmouth on Saturday, 5 September.A Hampshire Police inve
  
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• Liverpool left sweating on fitness of key player for Man City showdown

  06-10-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool are facing the prospect of being without Jeremy Jacquet for Sunday’s visit of Manchester City as they wait to learn how serious the centre-back’s fitness problem is.The 21-year-old was absent from France’s squad for Monday’s 4-1 Nations League win over Belgium.He had started France’s previous two matches, which were his first appearances at senior international level.A statement from the French Football Federation said the defender had sustained a “s
  
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• Official | Freiburg reward club veteran Matthias Ginter’s strong form with contract extension

  06-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Freiburg reward club veteran Matthias Ginter’s strong form with contract extensionFreiburg have confirmed a contract extension for native son Matthias Ginter.  The Bundesliga club confirmed on Tuesday that the 32-year-old centre-back has prolonged his stay in Breisgau, with neither the new duration nor further contractual details disclosed. Freiburg’s decision nevertheless requires little explanation.Ginter remains one of Julian Schuster’s most importa
  
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• Barcelona have two reasons to be optimistic about Frenkie de Jong’s conservative treatment

  06-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona have two reasons to be optimistic about Frenkie de Jong’s conservative treatmentBarcelona have reason to feel encouraged about Frenkie de Jong’s recovery after the midfielder returned to group training following a knee ligament injury, claims SPORT.Notably, the Dutchman has chosen conservative treatment instead of surgery, and previous cases involving Lionel Messi and Gabriel Jesus offer grounds for cautious optimism.De Jong returned to training with his teammates today wit
  
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• Real Madrid believe the team needs more experienced options at centre-back

  06-10-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid believe the team needs more experienced options at centre-backAlthough we are yet to even reach the halfway point of the campaign, Real Madrid have witnessed enough to be planning for the coming future.One of the club’s priorities will be to add more depth in central defence, with Jose Mourinho notably having just one viable option at centre-back heading into the next game against Villarreal.Real Madrid have been linked with various centre-backs across Europe over the summer an
  
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• Bradford City appoint Duff as new boss

  06-10-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradford City have appointed former Wycombe Wanderers boss Michael Duff as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year deal.The 48-year-old replaces Graham Alexander at Valley Parade after he left to take over at Championship side Preston North End.Duff, who has also had spells at Cheltenham Town, Barnsley, Swansea City and Huddersfield Town, was sacked by the Chairboys after a year in charge last month.The Bantams are second in League One, level on 16 points with leaders Plymouth Argyle who ha
  
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• Max Dowman injury latest after England u19 withdrawal

  06-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman injury latest after England u19 withdrawalArsenal’s Max Dowman has withdrawn from the international break due to injury, having played for the England u19s over the last fortnight.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesEngland confirmed over the weekend that Arsenal’sMax Dowman had withdrawn from their u19 squad due to injury.Dowman had featured in England’s first three games of the break, starting two matches against the Republic of Ireland and the USA. He scored i
  
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• Latest on Dowman injury after England u19 withdrawal

  06-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Latest on Dowman injury after England u19 withdrawalArsenal’s Max Dowman has withdrawn from the international break due to injury, having played for the England u19s over the last fortnight.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesEngland confirmed over the weekend that Arsenal’sMax Dowman had withdrawn from their u19 squad due to injury.Dowman had featured in England’s first three games of the break, starting two matches against the Republic of Ireland and the USA. He scored in
  
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• Gasperini: “Dybala chose to stay with us and I’m happy.”

  06-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: “Dybala chose to stay with us and I’m happy.”Gian Piero Gasperini gives an initial assessment of his experience at Roma. The Giallorossi coach, interviewed by La Stampa, spoke about the journey he began in the capital, the team’s growth, and Paulo Dybala’s tenure. On this first year at Roma: “This is a great period. But we know very well that we must move forward consistently, always with great passion and determination. Paths are never straight: th
  
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• Manchester United star wanted by PSG in surprise move

  06-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United star wanted by PSG in surprise movePSG Monitoring Leny Yoro as Manchester United Wait for Key November TalksParis Saint-Germain are again keeping a close watch on Leny Yoro, with Manchester United set for a potentially important conversation with the defender during the November international break. According to KickFootball, the French champions have not let go of their long-standing interest and could be ready to move if the situation shifts.Yoro remains a player of real stan
  
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