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

  02-10-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  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 all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations between
  
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• Three remaining Italy doubts as Kean tipped for starting opportunity vs. France

  02-10-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three remaining Italy doubts as Kean tipped for starting opportunity vs. FranceThere are three main doubts over Roberto Mancini’s personnel for Friday evening’s Nations League match away against France, but the latest updates in Italy suggest that Moise Kean is set to return to the starting line-up despite recent concerns over his fitness.Italy will take on France at the Stade de France at 19.45 BST in Zinedine Zidane’s first home match since replacing Didier Deschamps as head
  
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• I have covered the Man City scandal from the start – this is how it changed football and me

  02-10-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In one of many conversations I’ve been having about the Manchester City case this week, a contact suddenly stopped mid-rant.They remarked: “This is like the World Cup final for you, isn’t it?”I initially bristled at that suggestion a bit, since the World Cup final is the World Cup final. Covering such special occasions like that are one of the reasons you want to get into this job.It is everything around such occasions that has changed this job and the sport, however, ens
  
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• Feature | Five underrated performers from Jürgen Klopp’s first Germany win

  02-10-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feature | Five underrated performers from Jürgen Klopp’s first Germany winFollowing two largely disappointing performances to open Jürgen Klopp’s tenure as German national team head coach, Thursday evening finally offered supporters something considerably more encouraging.Germany’s 2-0 Nations League victory over Serbia represented Klopp’s first win in charge and, more importantly, the first time his team genuinely looked capable of producing the aggre
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid youngster called up by Spain to replace injured PSG star

  02-10-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid youngster called up by Spain to replace injured PSG starFollowing a record-breaking performance for the Spain U-21 national team on Thursday, Real Madrid starlet Carlos Espi has been called up to the Spain senior national team squad.Indeed, the Real Madrid summer signing has been added to the squad by manager Luis de la Fuente as a replacement for PSG’s Ferran Torres, who has suffered an ankle sprain.“Ferran Torres has left the Spanish national team camp. The V
  
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• Thomas Tuchel reveals stance on picking Man City players for England if club relegated

  02-10-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel has not ruled out picking Manchester City players for his England squad if the club are relegated after they were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.It was confirmed on Tuesday that an independent commission had found the club had arranged “sham contracts” to circumvent financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons, ruling them guilty of nearly all of the 115 charges against them.Manchester City have reiterated their innocence and a
  
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• Manchester City launch appeal against independent commission's guilty verdict

  02-10-2026 15:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have appealed the"opinion of the Premier League Commission, in relation to the Premier League disciplinary matter."An independent commission found City guilty of the majority of charges related to serious breaches of the league’s financial rules over a nine-season period from 2009-10 to 2017-18.In a statement, Manchester City maintained its innocence, saying that, “a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all of its positions.”Below is t
  
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• Strong Juventus side defeated 1-0 by Cremonese in training ground friendly

  02-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strong Juventus side defeated 1-0 by Cremonese in training ground friendlyA strong Juventus side featuring the likes of Gleison Bremer, Weston McKennie and Randal Kolo Muani were defeated 1-0 in a training ground friendly against Serie B outfit Cremonese on Friday afternoon.The Bianconeri arranged a friendly at Continassa to give minutes to their first-team players who are not involved in the extra-long September-October international break, as well as to some making their returns from injury, i
  
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• PSG give update on injury to 20 year old that was worse than first thought

  02-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG give update on injury to 20 year old that was worse than first thoughtSenny Mayulu will miss several weeks with a thigh injury, according to the report released by PSG this week.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.There is bad news for PSG fans on the injury front as the extended international break goes on. They’ve avoided injuries to starters, but the latest update on youn
  
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• 🚨 Ferran Torres out of Spain squad, replacement already lined up

  02-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Ferran Torres out of Spain squad, replacement already lined upFerran Torres has no choice but to leave the Spain national team camp before the upcoming match against Czechia at the Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo.
  The Valencia-born PSG international has been ruled out of the squad due to minor discomfort in his left ankle, which has not prevented him from training in recent days.However, "given the persistence of the symptoms, it has been decided to release the player from the squad in order
  
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• Real Madrid believe superstar forward is being unfairly targeted amid injury controversy

  02-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid believe superstar forward is being unfairly targeted amid injury controversyReal Madrid have moved to clarify Kylian Mbappe’s situation after the forward became the subject of renewed criticism following his trip to Paris during his recovery from injury.In fact, according to L’Equipe, the club believes Mbappe has been unfairly targeted by sections of the media and supporters, despite the fact that his time in France was approved by the club.It is to be noted that Mbappe s
  
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• How Gordon became one of England's main men

  02-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Gordon has made 27 appearances for England, scoring six goals [Getty Images]Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Jordan Pickford and now Anthony Gordon.All have become guaranteed starters and reliable stars for England, with the Barcelona winger the latest to look, according to captain Kane, like one of the Three Lions' "main men".Gordon was one of England's standout players at the World Cup and earned a big-money move to European giants Barca in the summer, while his good form has
  
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• Zinédine Zidane ‘not proud’ of Marco Materazzi headbutt in 2006 World Cup final

  02-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinédine Zidane ‘not proud’ of Marco Materazzi headbutt in 2006 World Cup finalA few different memories could return to the fore when Zinédine Zidane takes his place in the dugout at the Stade de France on Friday night, when he takes charge of L’Équipe de France for the first time on French soil.Zidane, named as Didier Deschamps’ successor, has had a successful start to life as manager of Les Bleus, beating Turkiye and Belgium both by the same 1-0 sco
  
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• Pompey have made solid progress under Hughes

  02-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Richard Hughes' arrival at Portsmouth four years ago rather summed up where things were at the club at that moment. Five months previously Pompey had failed to secure his signature, with Hughes opting to stay at Forest Green. When he finally did arrive at Fratton Park just over four years ago, he arrived at a club that felt stuck in League One and drifting.Pompey had started their sixth season in the third tier promisingly but by the autumn a slide had already begun, and the playoffs would
  
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• New update could change Saliba expected injury return date

  02-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New update could change Saliba expected injury return dateReports this week suggested William Saliba could be back in action in November, but sources close to the player have given a slightly less optimistic timeline.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesReports from France this week suggested that Arsenal centre-back William Saliba is back running again, with a recent x-ray confirming that his recovery is on track.According to those claims, Saliba is desperate to start playing matches again, and he&
  
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• Danny Batth On Indian Football And A Desire To Represent The Indian National Team

  02-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Danny Batth On Indian Football And A Desire To Represent The Indian National TeamIndia take on Brazil on Saturday, where the Brazilian side can expect a huge welcome at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium where it’s estimated they have tens of millions of fans.The home side has never qualified for a World Cup, and this historic match is the first ever between the two countries, with tickets selling out in a matter of hours.The demand can partly be explained in the wake of a fracas in Decembe
  
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• Ancelotti tries changes, Pedro could get his chance up front

  02-10-2026 14:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti tries changes, Pedro could get his chance up frontPedro could earn a chance as a starter for the Brazil national team this Saturday against India. The information comes from ge, which followed Friday’s training session in Kolkata.With Raphinha out, the Flamengo striker was picked by Ancelotti among the starters in training and is currently ahead in the race for the spot.And that may not be the only change. The Italian coach began the session with seven changes compared to the tea
  
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• Why Italy have left Inacio out of all three matchday squads this international break

  02-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Italy have left Inacio out of all three matchday squads this international breakThere was a lot of excitement when 18-year-old Samuele Inacio was called up to the Italy national team squad for the Nations League fixtures against Belgium, Turkey and France in September and October, but Roberto Mancini has now been forced to explain why he has left the Borussia Dortmund teenager out of three consecutive matchday squads.Mancini explains why Inacio has not featured for Italy this international b
  
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• Mourinho refuses to abandon Real Madrid superstar despite worst start since COVID-19

  02-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho refuses to abandon Real Madrid superstar despite worst start since COVID-19Jose Mourinho has no intention of abandoning Vinicius Jr. despite the Real Madrid forward enduring his least productive start to a season since the COVID-19 pandemic.According to AS, Mourinho remains firmly behind the Brazilian and sees him as an important part of his plans.In fact, the manager is eager to find a way to bring the winger back to his best.Vinicius has scored only once in his opening eight matches,
  
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• Wing disappointed despite Reading's positive start

  02-10-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Wing has made seven league appearances for Reading this season [Shutterstock]Reading captain Lewis Wing has said that despite an encouraging start to the League One season he has been left disappointed they have not taken more points. The Royals have won three of their first seven matches this campaign and sit ninth in the table, one point outside the play-offs and four below leaders Bradford City who they welcome to the SCL Stadium on Saturday (15:00 BST).Leam Richardson and members of hi
  
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• Former PSG manager Christophe Galtier opens door to Ligue 1 return

  02-10-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former PSG manager Christophe Galtier opens door to Ligue 1 returnChristophe Galtier, manager of SC Neom in Saudi Arabia, has opened the door to a return to Ligue 1 in an interview withLe Parisien. Galtier, following his one year at Paris Saint-Germain (before being replaced by Luis Enrique), made the move to manage in Qatar (Al-Duhail SC) before taking the reins at the newly-formed Neom. However, he has told Le Parisien that he still follows France’s top-flight closely. “I remain co
  
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• USMNT vs Mexico predicted lineups: How will Pochettino, Marquez line up the CONCACAF giants?

  02-10-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino and Rafa Marquez could go in many directions when it comes to their teams for a high-profile friendly between the USMNT and Mexico on Saturday, making the task of predicted lineups quite a challenge.Pochettino made 10 changes to his starting lineup between the wins over Peru and Chile, while Marquez was even more judicious with his Starting XI places across two games, starting 22 different players.MORE — How to watch the game | Pochettino in focusYet all signs points to
  
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• Pompey moving in right direction under Hughes

  02-10-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Richard Hughes' arrival at Portsmouth four years ago rather summed up where things were at the club at that moment. Five months previously Pompey had failed to secure his signature, with Hughes opting to stay at Forest Green. When he finally did arrive at Fratton Park just over four years ago, he arrived at a club that felt stuck in League One and drifting.Pompey had started their sixth season in the third tier promisingly but by the autumn a slide had already begun, and the playoffs would
  
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• Eaves will be feared in League Two - Ainsworth

  02-10-2026 14:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth has said experienced striker Tom Eaves will give his side a different type of option up front.The 34-year-old re-signed for Gillingham earlier this week, having scored 40 goals in his previous two-season spell at the club before leaving for Hull City in 2019.Ainsworth told BBC Radio Kent: "He's definitely somebody who will be feared in League Two."He scored 10 goals last season [for Northampton, then in League One] and has had a really good career of Championship
  
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• Anderson exit may free up room for signing - Cowan

  02-10-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shrewsbury Town head coach Gavin Cowan says the departure of Tom Anderson to Carlisle on loan this week has potentially freed up some funds to add to the squad.Anderson dropped into the National League in the search for regular football and will be with Carlisle until January.Cowan said he was "gutted" to see the defender leave, adding the door to a return to the Salop first team will always be open."It's an absolute brilliant signing for them. If he comes back in I'll be I'll be over the moon b
  
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• Barcelona revive interest in Serie A full-back ahead of possible free transfer – report

  02-10-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona revive interest in Serie A full-back ahead of possible free transfer – reportBarcelona have revived their interest in Fiorentina full-back Dodo as they continue to explore options to strengthen both sides of their defence.As reported by SPORT, the Brazilian has emerged as a potential free-transfer opportunity after deciding against extending his contract in Italy. Notably, Barcelona have monitored his situation before and are now keeping him on their list for next season.How
  
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• The appeal is lodged as Manchester City reaffirm their stance

  02-10-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The appeal is lodged as Manchester City reaffirm their stanceEver since the Premier League announced on Tuesday that the independent commission found Manchester City guilty on almost all of the charges brought against them for breaching the Premier League’s financial rules, it was expected that City would appeal the commission’s verdict. That announcement has arrived. Manchester City have announced that they will appeal the Premier League Commission’s decision. Today’s ne
  
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• Manchester City lodge appeal against Premier League financial breaches verdict

  02-10-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City lodge appeal against Premier League financial breaches verdictManchester City have formally appealed against the independent commission verdict that found the club guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.City confirmed that their “comprehensive appeal” was lodged at 7pm on Thursday, October 1, a day before the deadline set by the Premier League.The club continue to maintain their innocence and believe there are grounds for the or
  
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• Fagioli handed Italy no.10 shirt as Mancini confirms squad numbers for France

  02-10-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fagioli handed Italy no.10 shirt as Mancini confirms squad numbers for FranceThe squad numbers for Italy’s upcoming Nations League test away against France have been confirmed, as Fiorentina’s Nicolo Fagioli takes over the prestigious no.10 shirt following Giacomo Raspadori’s withdrawal from the squad.Roberto Mancini faces the toughest test yet of his second spell in charge of the Italy national team, away against France at the Stade de France in what will be Zinedine Zidane&rs
  
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• Real Madrid defender’s injury could open major opportunity for academy starlet

  02-10-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender’s injury could open major opportunity for academy starletRaul Asencio’s latest injury setback has created an opening in the Real Madrid defence, and Mario Rivas could be the player Jose Mourinho turns to, claims a report from AS.It is to be noted that Asencio has undergone surgery on his right tibia and is expected to spend two to three months on the sidelines. His absence leaves Mourinho with limited senior options at centre-back, increasing the importance
  
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