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• Man City verdict has 'implications for game's integrity' - FA

  02-10-2026 11:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them [Getty Images]The independent commission's verdict against Manchester City has "significant implications for the integrity of the game", according to the Football Association.In a statement, English football's governing body added: "We are carefully considering the decision and its implications and will take action where appropriate." The FA's statement comes after it was confirmed on Tuesday that City were found guilty of
  
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• FEATURE | Can Florian Wirtz bring his Germany form to Liverpool?

  03-10-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Can Florian Wirtz bring his Germany form to Liverpool?Germany’s Florian Wirtz has become the centre of attention following his great performance against Serbia on Thursday. His goal has been shared widely, and his technique – in which he set up the ball with a backheel, evading the onrushing defender before taking the shot – was admired by football fans around the world. After all, this is what Bundesliga viewers have come to expect from the talented German. His
  
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• Arsenal make Emirates expansion decision

  03-10-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make Emirates expansion decisionArsenal have made a decision on the future of the Emirates Stadium after spending two years considering whether to pursue a major increase in capacity.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsenal have decided against a major expansion of the Emirates Stadium and will instead focus on a programme of “continued upgrades” around the ground.The club had been exploring options to increase capacity to around 80,000, but after two years of assessin
  
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• Second Israel game won't be a friendly - Hallgrimsson

  03-10-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hallgrimsson says Sunday's second game with Israel will be "tricky and challenging" for his players [Getty Images]Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson admits Sunday's second game against Israel is "not going to be a friendly" following comments from the latter's camp after last week's match in Hungary. Having faced calls to boycott the Nations League fixtures because of the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, the Republic of Ireland did not engage in pre-match formalities and bowed their head
  
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• Dyche enjoying break from management after Forest exit

  03-10-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Burnley and Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche says his time away from management has allowed him to "enjoy other things", including following the playing career of his son Max.The 51-year-old visited his hometown club Kettering on Tuesday as part of a visit arranged by the Premier League. New floodlights funded by the top flight were used at their Latimer Park home for the first time.Dyche, who also had spells as Watford and Everton boss, has been out of management since leaving Nottingha
  
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• Davide Ancelotti explains what Real Madrid lost with Toni Kroos’ departure: ‘Something you will never get back’

  03-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Davide Ancelotti explains what Real Madrid lost with Toni Kroos’ departure: ‘Something you will never get back’Real Madrid continue to have some of the biggest midfield names in the world in the form of Jude Bellingham, Bernardo Silva, Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni.Yet, it is clear that there still is a lacuna that needs to be filled – a creative controlling presence who can bring order to the field.In the past, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric would combi
  
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• Turkiye lose Arda Guler for Italy clash

  03-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Turkiye lose Arda Guler for Italy clashVincenzo Montella’s Turkiye haven’t only lost all their opening three Nations League games, but will also visit Italy on Monday without the suspended Arda Guler.Montella’s Turkiye will face Italy on Monday night without the suspended Arda Guler.BURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Michael Kayode of Italy swaps shirts with Arda Guler of Turkiye after the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Türkiye and Italy at Atat&uum
  
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• Pau Cubarsi opens up on Barcelona pressure, mental health and life as a teenager: ‘You have to keep fighting’

  03-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pau Cubarsi opens up on Barcelona pressure, mental health and life as a teenager: ‘You have to keep fighting’Pau Cubarsi has opened up about the demands of becoming a Barcelona first-team player at such a young age, explaining how psychological support helped him during the early stages of his breakthrough.The defender is already among the most recognised young players in world football. A Golden Boy favourite and one of the 30 nominees for the Ballon d’Or, Cubarsi was als
  
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• Liverpool find answer to massive problem in 'one-man wrecking ball'

  03-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool find answer to massive problem in 'one-man wrecking ball'Liverpool have a lot of problems that they still need to solve among their ranks. The four new players that they welcomed through the Anfield doors during the summer transfer window have all had a decent impact so far but, more change needs to occur.That is, especially if they want to start challenging for silverware once again.However, without figuring out the answers to their issues, they're not going to be able to get anywhere
  
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• Kylian Mbappe’s complaint against PSG dismissed as legal dispute finally comes to an end

  03-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe’s complaint against PSG dismissed as legal dispute finally comes to an endKylian Mbappe’s legal dispute with Paris Saint-Germain has taken a significant turn, with French justice dismissing the complaint he filed over alleged psychological harassment during the final stage of his time at the club.According to MARCA, the investigation was closed in May after the Real Madrid forward withdrew the complaint himself. French media have reported that authorities also foun
  
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• Dyche would be open to Celtic approach - gossip

  03-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Premier League manager would be interested if Celtic require a mid-season change...Sean Dyche will seriously consider becoming the next Celtic manager if an offer is tabled for the former Burnley, Everton and Nottingham Forest boss. (Football Insider)Celtic winger Jota played 45 minutes of a behind-closed-doors match against a Falkirk yesterday after 18 months out with an ACL injury. (Scottish Sun)Winger Sebastian Tounekti has returned to Celtic earlier than expected after Tunisia
  
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• Viktor Gyokeres left feeling ‘sour’ despite 3rd goal in 3 for Sweden

  03-10-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viktor Gyokeres left feeling ‘sour’ despite 3rd goal in 3 for SwedenThe 28-year-old extended an extraordinary Nations League sequence, although Sweden were unable to turn his latest goal into three points.Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty ImagesViktor Gyokeres scored for the third successive game of this international break as Sweden drew 1-1 away to Bosnia and Herzegovina, although the Arsenal striker was left frustrated after an 80th-minute equaliser denied his side victory.Gyokere
  
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• Report: Liverpool could be set to battle Tottenham Hotspur for Premier League forward

  03-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool could be set to battle Tottenham Hotspur for Premier League forwardKaoru Mitoma Transfer Latest as Liverpool Track Brighton Contract Stand-OffKaoru Mitoma is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing market situations of the coming windows, with TeamTalk reporting that Liverpool are keeping watch while Tottenham could offer a reunion with Roberto De Zerbi.The Brighton winger finds himself in a delicate position. Mitoma’s current deal is running down, and while the club
  
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• Jose Mourinho ready to bench superstar forward against Villarreal with El Clasico looming – report

  03-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho ready to bench superstar forward against Villarreal with El Clasico looming – reportJose Mourinho is preparing a short-term change for Vinicius Jr. as Real Madrid look to get the Brazilian back to his best before the first El Clasico of the season.According to Defensa Central, Vinicius is expected to begin the October 10 meeting with Villarreal on the bench. The outlet mentions that Mourinho does not view that decision as the start of a prolonged spell out of the team, w
  
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• Chelsea renew interest in Barcelona defender struggling for minutes ahead of January transfer window

  03-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea renew interest in Barcelona defender struggling for minutes ahead of January transfer windowChelsea have renewed their interest in Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, with the Premier League club considering whether to make a move for the Frenchman during the January transfer window.According to Mundo Deportivo, Kounde has returned to Chelsea’s radar after seeing his role at Barcelona become less prominent this season. The outlet mentions that the 27-year-old remains a highly reg
  
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• Arsenal scrap plans for major expansion of Emirates Stadium

  03-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal scrap plans for major expansion of Emirates StadiumArsenal have scrapped plans for a major expansion of the Emirates Stadium, according to The Times.The north London giants had considered ways to increase their stadium’s capacity from its current 60,704 to 80,000.However, they have decided against pursuing a large-scale redevelopment, which would likely have been extremely costly.The club will instead focus on improving hospitality, retail, visitor facilities and the overall matchd
  
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• Endrick remains Roma’s top priority for January

  03-10-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Endrick remains Roma’s top priority for JanuaryThe January transfer window is still a ways off, but at Trigoria, a name continues to gain traction in the attacking strategy. Endrick has become one of the players being closely monitored by Roma, who are ready to evaluate a move that would allow Gian Piero Gasperini to add talent, quality, and perspective to their attacking lineup. The starting point is simple: the interest is mutual. Roma has long admired the Brazilian’s qualities, an
  
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• Barcelona’s Six-Point Lead Puts Real Madrid Under Clásico Pressure

  03-10-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Six-Point Lead Puts Real Madrid Under Clásico PressureBarcelona will host Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday 25 October with a six-point advantage in the Liga standings, making the Clásico a potential turning point in the title race. Marca reports that 23 days remained before the 21:00 kick-off, with the league contest only one part of a charged buildup. The match is scheduled for 25 October at Camp Nou.The stakes are plain: a Madrid defeat would leave Barcelona wi
  
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• Arsenal 18yo wins 4th senior cap in superb 3-0 win

  03-10-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 18yo wins 4th senior cap in superb 3-0 winThe Arsenal teenager came off the bench late on and still found time to threaten as Northern Ireland moved clear at the top of their group.Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesCeadach O’Neill won his fourth senior cap for Northern Ireland as they produced a superb 3-0 Nations League victory over Ukraine in Trnava on Friday night.The 18-year-old Arsenal forward was introduced with six minutes remaining, replacing Terry Devlin, and had the chan
  
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• Zidane: France ‘deserved more’, Italy ‘defended well’

  03-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zidane: France ‘deserved more’, Italy ‘defended well’France coach Zinedine Zidane insists Les Blues ‘deserved more’ in a home game against Italy: ‘They defended well; I’m happy with the performance, not with the result.’Italy held France to a 1-1 draw at Saint-Denis in Paris on Friday night. Michael Olise scored the opening goal with a fantastic free-kick in the second half, but Alessandro Bastoni levelled the score just 13 minutes later, sco
  
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• Spanish legend Santi Cazorla explains why Lamine Yamal deserves to win Ballon d’Or: ‘Earned the right’

  03-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish legend Santi Cazorla explains why Lamine Yamal deserves to win Ballon d’Or: ‘Earned the right’Santi Cazorla has thrown his support behind Lamine Yamal in the Ballon d’Or race, with the Spanish midfielder arguing that the Barcelona teenager has done enough to deserve the prestigious individual prize.Cazorla, one of Spain’s most recognisable midfielders of his generation, was speaking to SPORT when asked who he would choose for the award. His answer was i
  
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• Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin makes Ballon d’Or choice clear: ‘Mbappe is the best’

  03-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin makes Ballon d’Or choice clear: ‘Mbappe is the best’With about three weeks to go before the Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place, the excitement is palpable over who will secure the prestigious individual honour for 2026.For the first time in years, the award is closely contested with no clear favourite, and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe is in with a good shout.Los Blancos reserve goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has thrown his support behind Kylian M
  
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• Stats: Real Madrid star makes immediate impact for France with lively cameo against Italy

  03-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stats: Real Madrid star makes immediate impact for France with lively cameo against ItalyReal Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga has enjoyed an impressive international break with France, making up for the World Cup he missed out on.He did not need much time to make his presence felt for France against Italy, producing an impressive 14-minute cameo in the Nations League encounter.The Los Blancos midfielder entered late in the contest but immediately became involved, registering two shots on target an
  
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• Czech Republic midfielder warns of Lamine Yamal danger ahead of Nations League showdown

  03-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Czech Republic midfielder warns of Lamine Yamal danger ahead of Nations League showdownCzech Republic midfielder Alex Kral has singled out Lamine Yamal as one of Spain’s biggest threats ahead of their Nations League meeting, while stressing that his side must prepare for the reigning world champions as a whole.Yamal has been one of Spain’s most influential players during the international break, and Kral has clearly been impressed by what he has seen from the Barcelona star. The
  
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• Lewandowski, 38, hits hat-trick in 6-0 Poland win

  03-10-2026 09:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robert Lewandowski made his Poland debut in 2008 [Getty Images]Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as Poland thrashed 10-man Romania 6-0 in the Nations League.After Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin, who is on loan at Fiorentina, was sent off in the 22nd minute, Romania were dismantled in Warsaw.Lewandowski opened the scoring from the penalty spot and doubled the lead early in the second half.An own goal and strikes from Piotr Zielinski and Jan Bednarek followed before 38-year-old Lewandowski c
  
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• Today’s Papers – Bastoni responds to Olise, this is Italy

  03-10-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Bastoni responds to Olise, this is ItalyLa Gazzetta dello SportThe vote on Malagò, Buonfiglio’s risksAzzurri play on par against a super FranceThis is ItalyDonnarumma makes five super saves, Bastoni equalises after Olise’s goal. Zidane held in Paris and we could have won too. On Monday, Turkiye in Bologna.Mancini: ‘Applauses, a real team.’Gasperini: ‘My Roma as close as ever to Inter.’Corriere dello SportSo beautiful to love
  
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• Excitement at Liverpool: Feeling they've landed unbelievable talent

  03-10-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Excitement at Liverpool: Feeling they've landed unbelievable talentThere's a real excitement at Liverpool right now. They believe they've landed a truly unbelievable talent.Liverpool have spent the last couple of summers trying very hard to land the biggest talents available. They've done that without a clear plan, too, signing players purely because of their talent, rather than because of their fit within the squad.It's how you end up, for instance, with four left-wingers and no right-wingers.
  
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• 🔥From collapse to revival, Mancini turns it around: Italy take shape

  03-10-2026 09:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥From collapse to revival, Mancini turns it around: Italy take shapeThree matches, four points, and above all a completely different national team from the one overwhelmed by Belgium. The win in Turkey and the draw at the Stade de France tell the story of the first signs of a new cycle: Mancini has changed personnel, raised the level of courage, and started building an identity.Three matches can be far too few to deliver verdicts. But they can be enough to identify a direction. And the o
  
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• Real Madrid star could make senior Spain debut after stunning five-goal U21 performance

  03-10-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star could make senior Spain debut after stunning five-goal U21 performanceCarlos Espi is living the life most young players would dream of. He secured a move to Real Madrid from Levante in the summer.He scored on his La Liga debut for his new team against Espanyol, helping them secure all three points, and has made the most of the limited minutes he has been given.His good form earned him a call-up to the Spain Under-21 side, where he scored five and assisted two on his first start
  
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• Barcelona monitoring Palmeiras wonderkid with €100 million release clause – report

  03-10-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona monitoring Palmeiras wonderkid with €100 million release clause – reportBarcelona are keeping a close eye on Palmeiras youngster Eduardo Conceicao amid the teenage midfielder’s representation for Brazil at the UEFA Friendship Tournament in Switzerland.According to SPORT, Barça have been following the Brazilian talent during the competition, using the tournament as an opportunity to assess his development against some of Europe’s leading youth sides.The clu
  
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