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• Man Utd 0-1 Man City: What Carrick said

  13-09-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United boss Michael Carrick, speaking to BBC Match of the Day, was furious with the decision to allow Erling Haaland's goal:"The decision for the goal is absolutely huge, I'm absolutely baffled by the decision," said Carrick. "If that's how the rules are interpreted in terms of affecting the game or impacting the action and throwing yourself at the ball six yards from goal - it was an awful decision, I have to say."I thought we were doing well, coming out of the second half we were lo
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Pep Guardiola breaks his silence after Man City verdict

  30-09-2026 14:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Pep Guardiola breaks his silence after Man City verdictPep Guardiola has broken his silence after Manchester City were found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, with the former City boss insisting he remains fully behind the club.Guardiola, who left City at the end of last season after 10 years in charge, posted on social media: “I want every single Man City fan to know I am here; more than ever.“I am, always have been, always
  
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• Real Madrid new signing continues to strengthen claim to replace Vinicius in Mourinho’s XI

  30-09-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new signing continues to strengthen claim to replace Vinicius in Mourinho’s XIYan Diomande’s international break has given Real Madrid another glimpse of the qualities that convinced the club to sign him, while simultaneously raising an increasingly difficult question for Jose Mourinho.The 19-year-old has continued to impress with Ivory Coast, producing strong performances against both Somalia and Ghana. Notably, his displays have inevitably brought the debate over R
  
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• PSG pick up first international break injury with news of left thigh problem for midfielder

  30-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG pick up first international break injury with news of left thigh problem for midfielderPSG midfielder Senny Mayulu picked up an injury while playing for France’s youth teams, although it seems it’s not super serious.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.PSG’s stars had avoided injury in the international break so far – but it’s almost impossible for a p
  
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• Pato consortium completes Northampton takeover

  30-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-AC Milan, Chelsea and Brazil forward Pato is part of Sports Alpha Capital consortium [Getty Images]The takeover of Northampton Town by a consortium including former AC Milan, Chelsea and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato has been completed.Sports Alpha Capital (SAC) had their proposed deal with the Cobblers approved by the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) and English Football League (EFL) earlier this month.SAC will take a 70% shareholding in Northampton Town Ventures Limited (NTVL) - the com
  
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• Nico Schlotterbeck suffers fresh injury during Germany training 

  30-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nico Schlotterbeck suffers fresh injury during Germany training Ahead of Germany’s UEFA Nations League game against Serbia, Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck went down with an injury during training, according to Sky Germany. The central defender was seen covering his face while down on the training pitch. The report further indicated that Schlotterbeck will need an MRI after suffering a foot injury, which was closely examined by Dr. Jochen Hahne.Schlotterbeck recently
  
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• Arsenal international rested after manager admits minor injury issue

  30-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal international rested after manager admits minor injury issueEzri Konsa was rested by England on Tuesday night, after Thomas Tuchel confirmed the player was absent from training due to a minor injury issue.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesFears were raised around the fitness status of Ezri Konsa when the Arsenal defender was absent from training on Monday.The FA explained that Konsa and Nico O’Reilly would be following their own individual training programmes on Monday mornin
  
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• When will the charges be resolved? What is the most likely punishment?

  30-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football finance expert Kieran Magiure, has been answering your questions after Manchester City were found guilty of all charges related to breaches of financial rules.Gary: Is there any chance this could be resolved by the end of the season?Kieran: There is a very high chance it will be resolved by the end of the season. Because if it is not, we could end up in another situation very similar to that of Burnley and Everton where a club could be relegated and Manchester City are not given a deduc
  
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• Republic of Ireland will play second Israel game - Hallgrimsson

  30-09-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says the team's second Uefa Nations League game against Israel will go ahead as planned. Hallgrimsson's side beat Israel 3-0 in Hungary on Sunday after the Republic of Ireland players voted to fulfil the fixture.They have faced calls to withdraw from the games because of the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, with the 'Stop The Game' campaign - organised by the pressure group Irish Sport for Palestine - issuing an open letter this week calling for the Rep
  
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• Jamie Carragher says Man City should be stripped of titles and have owners removed

  30-09-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamie Carragher has asserted that Manchester City should face the toughest punishments after being found guilty of financial breaches, believing the club ought to be stripped of their titles and have their owners removed.An independent commission, which was appointed following a four-year investigation to rule over the charges which stretch between 2009 and 2018, ruled that the current Premier League leaders had "sham contracts" arranged for a number of its commercial partners, finding that thei
  
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• Poyet would 'party' if Black Cats win 2014 League Cup

  30-09-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Although 2 March 2014 may not be a familiar date to recall for most football fans, for Sunderland fans, it was the day they returned to a first major final in pursuit of winning their first major trophy since their famous 1973 FA Cup win against Leeds United.Although Fabio Borini's fine angled strike gave the Black Cats the lead in the opening half, Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City fought back to win 3-1.Sunderland's wait for a major trophy went on, but with City being found guilty of all cha
  
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• Stats: Fringe Real Madrid midfielder makes strong statement for France under Zinedine Zidane

  30-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stats: Fringe Real Madrid midfielder makes strong statement for France under Zinedine ZidaneEduardo Camavinga has been handed a fresh opportunity with new France under Zinedine Zidane, and the Real Madrid midfielder responded with a performance that justified the faith placed in him.Camavinga started for the first time under Zidane as France defeated Belgium 1-0, taking advantage of an opportunity that had been a long time coming. The midfielder had not started for Les Bleus since October 2
  
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• Our snap verdicts on the Ligue 1 season 🔮👀

  30-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Our snap verdicts on the Ligue 1 season 🔮👀See you in May.It’s been the international break for a week now, so we’ve had some time to reflect on the start of the Ligue 1 season.With this five-match sample, we can already make a few observations and even draw some conclusions (a little too quickly).And since we like a gamble at OneFootball, the French editorial team decided to share them with you. Feel free to give us your opinion, as well as your own snap conclusions,
  
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• La Liga giants maybe set to move for Liverpool star

  30-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga giants maybe set to move for Liverpool starVirgil van Dijk, Real Madrid and Liverpool’s Growing Contract ConcernThere is a familiar unease whenever a great player edges towards the end of a contract and the silence from his club begins to make more noise than any statement ever could. According to Mundo Deportivo, Virgil van Dijk’s contract is due to run out next summer and, for now, there has been no renewal offer placed in front of him.That, in modern football, is all it ta
  
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• La Liga giants could be set to move for Liverpool star

  30-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga giants could be set to move for Liverpool starVirgil van Dijk, Real Madrid and Liverpool’s Growing Contract ConcernThere is a familiar unease whenever a great player edges towards the end of a contract and the silence from his club begins to make more noise than any statement ever could. According to Mundo Deportivo, Virgil van Dijk’s contract is due to run out next summer and, for now, there has been no renewal offer placed in front of him.That, in modern football, is all it
  
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• O'Neill has made rod for his own back as daunting run looms

  30-09-2026 13:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]Just when I thought not much else could surprise me in Scottish football, Martin O'Neill casually threw in his post-match press conference quip about whether it's time for him to "wrap things up" at Celtic.It's as yet unclear how serious the comments were. Was he really considering his future? Were they just the musings of a wily operator who knew how to take the focus away from his players?Was it just a knee-jerk reaction to a third bad result, and performance, on the bounce?It's quit
  
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• 'Damning' and 'extreme' - Football Daily on Man City charges

  30-09-2026 13:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "I think we have all started to understand the severity of this now," said former Premier League goalkeeper Paul Robinson on the latest episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily."What I don't understand is how the Premier League have been so strong with what they've come out with and yet Manchester City have levelled them back with just as strong words. They are both fighting their corners in extreme ways."In the wake of the Premier League publishing their verdict on Manchester City's charges
  
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• O'Neill opens door to the long goodbye

  30-09-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]Just when I thought not much else could surprise me in Scottish football, Martin O'Neill casually threw in his post-match press conference quip about whether it's time for him to "wrap things up" at Celtic.It's as yet unclear how serious the comments were. Was he really considering his future? Were they just the musings of a wily operator who knew how to take the focus away from his players?Was it just a knee-jerk reaction to a third bad result, and performance, on the bounce?It's quit
  
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• Spurs could seek £50m in latest Premier League developments

  30-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs could seek £50m in latest Premier League developmentsManchester City compensation claims could trigger a huge Premier League legal battleManchester City’s long-running financial case may be heading into its most expensive phase. The headline issue is no longer limited to sanctions, points deductions or a fine. The bigger threat could come afterwards, through compensation claims from clubs, players and managers who believe they lost money because of City’s conduct.If the c
  
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• 🚨 Major blow: Madrid issue Asencio medical report

  30-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Major blow: Madrid issue Asencio medical reportReal Madrid will have to face the coming months of competition without Raúl Asencio."Our player Raúl Asencio will undergo surgery tomorrow due to a stress fracture in the tibia of his right leg," the club explained in a medical statement.According to reports from COPE and Marca, it is likely that the centre-back will not be available until 2027 (between two and four months out), leaving Los Blancos, for the time being, with o
  
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• Real Madrid favourites to sign Manchester City star in surprise move

  30-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid favourites to sign Manchester City star in surprise moveReal Madrid are one of several clubs keeping tabs on the situation at Manchester City, who were recently found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. If severely punished, the vast majority of their players could be put on the market, which would represent a golden opportunity for those at the Bernabeu.As expected, Erling Haaland is one of the players that Real Madrid would want to sign i
  
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• Scott pays tribute to 'biggest fan'

  30-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bournemouth's Alex Scott says his late grandfather was his "biggest fan" after revealing he passed away last week, days before the midfielder made his England debut.The 23-year-old made his Three Lions debut on Tuesday, when he replaced Manchester City's Elliot Anderson in the 70th minute against Czech Republic."I will always remember this place now. England debut - it's what dreams are made of," Scott told BBC Radio 5 Live. "Something that when I was younger, even 15 or 16, wasn't
  
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• Raphinha injury latest: Barcelona star could return in time for Getafe clash as tests reveal no serious issue

  30-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha injury latest: Barcelona star could return in time for Getafe clash as tests reveal no serious issueBarcelona have received positive news on Raphinha after initial tests ruled out a serious injury, although, as reported before, the forward is returning from Brazil duty after suffering swelling in his right thigh.Journalist Javi Miguel confirms that the first examinations found no major injury, with Raphinha instead carrying a knock and muscle oedema. The Brazilian Football Confeder
  
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• Newspaper names 37 Italy youngsters to bring back major tournament success

  30-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newspaper names 37 Italy youngsters to bring back major tournament successMichael Kayode impressed on his first appearance for the Italy national team earlier this week, and U21s head coach Silvio Baldini has hinted that several other youngsters could be just around the corner. So, with that in mind, La Gazzetta dello Sport has come up with a list of 43 ‘youngsters’ that Roberto Mancini could turn to in order to bring back major tournament success.Italy U21s coach Baldini told report
  
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• Liverpool told how they can sign Andoni Iraola favourite

  30-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool told how they can sign Andoni Iraola favouriteAndoni Iraola has done a decent job as Liverpool's manager so far.The Spaniard has led his team to an unbeaten start across all competitions and, although they may be sixth in the Premier League table, they're only six points behind league leaders, Manchester City.That total could also end up getting cut in half by the end of the international break as, their first game back will be against the Cityzens.And, while the £150 million the
  
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• 2 Arsenal youngsters make England youth debuts

  30-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 Arsenal youngsters make England youth debutsArsenal duo Andre Harriman-Annous and Ife Ibrahim made their debuts for the England u20s and u19s respectively on Tuesday, with Max Dowman also making an appearance.Photo by Cameron Howard/Getty ImagesThe England u20s and u19s were both in action on Tuesday, and Arsenal had players in both squads.Andre Harriman-Annous was a late call-up to the England u20 squad, replacing injured West Bromwich Albion youngster Jimmy-Jay Morgan.The Arsenal youth strik
  
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• Thomas Tuchel says he hasn’t spoken to England’s Man City contingent about bombshell verdict

  30-09-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel did not feel the need to look after his Manchester City players in the wake of a bombshell verdict that captain Harry Kane is confident will not impact the England team’s focus.The sporting world was rocked by Tuesday’s confirmation that an independent commission had found City guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.The Etihad Stadium outfit face severe sanctions after the staggering details about “s
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid defender set to undergo surgery for fractured tibia; might not play again in 2026

  30-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid defender set to undergo surgery for fractured tibia; might not play again in 2026Real Madrid have officially announced that Raul Asencio will undergo surgery to resolve the issue with his tibia fracture.The 23-year-old defender has been dealing with the issue for over nine months now and has been playing through it while relying on conservative treatment.However, the injury has not healed to the desired level, restricting the defender’s involvement since pre-season u
  
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• Wolves' 'unlikely lads' are on the march

  30-09-2026 13:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]"I'm not going out for drinks today!" said Fer Lopez to the suggestion that after scoring the winner in a Black Country derby, he would never have to take his wallet out at the bar in Wolverhampton ever again.As he left after the interview, I assured him that if he returned to Molineux decades from now, people would talk to him about that goal. He will find out one day.Such are the lasting emotions of a derby, a match which marked an end to a bad summer for hot takes in Wolver
  
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• Drawing of lots sends Oman through to Gulf Cup semis

  30-09-2026 13:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Musab Al-Shaqsy's booking for taking his shirt off as he celebrated his goal against Kuwait ultimately led to his side having to draw lots to go through [Reuters]Oman edged into the semi-finals of the Gulf Cup in extraordinary fashion after they were picked ahead of Iraq in the drawing of lots.Oman's 3-1 win over Kuwait meant both the Omanis and Iraq finished level on four points in their group and, as they had identical records, lots were drawn to separate them and decide who would finish secon
  
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