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• Marc Cucurella makes honest Real Madrid admission: ‘Everything is a process’

  03-10-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Cucurella makes honest Real Madrid admission: ‘Everything is a process’Marc Cucurella was one of the most exciting players Real Madrid brought into their team during the last summer transfer window. The Merengues, quite surprisingly, landed him even as he was linked with their two main rivals in Spain, FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.This move proved to be quite beneficial for them even before the start of the season, as Cucurella was the only Real Madrid player on the World Cu
  
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• Arsenal have joined the race to sign midfield wonderkid

  03-10-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal have joined the race to sign midfield wonderkidArsenal Join Justin Ejodamen Race as Dortmund Wonderkid Draws Elite InterestArsenal are firmly in the mix for Borussia Dortmund teenager Justin Ejodamen, with the midfielder emerging as one of the most closely watched young players in Europe. According to TeamTalk, the Gunners are now serious contenders for a talent already being described internally by scouts as the “next Bellingham”.That label inevitably brings attention, parti
  
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• 🚨 Marcao again: Sevilla confirm the centre-back's latest injury

  03-10-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 Marcao again: Sevilla confirm the centre-back's latest injuryMarcao continues to be plagued by bad luck at Sevilla. The centre-back is sidelined once again after picking up an injury in the Trofeo Puerta against Aston Villa.
  The Brazilian defender lasted just 24 minutes on the pitch before having to be replaced by Juan Iglesias. Now his medical report has arrived.Marcao "has suffered an injury to the rectus femoris in his right quadriceps and remains under evaluation," Sevilla explaine
  
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• De Bruyne suspended for final Nations League fixture but early Napoli return undecided

  03-10-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  De Bruyne suspended for final Nations League fixture but early Napoli return undecidedKevin De Bruyne will not be able to feature in Belgium’s final Nations League fixture of the September-October international break through suspension, but it has not yet been confirmed whether he will be allowed to return to Napoli ahead of schedule.De Bruyne suspended for final Belgium match of the international breakDe Bruyne scored a brace as Belgium claimed a 3-0 victory at home against Turkey in thei
  
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• Guernsey FC impress in 5-0 Horsham YM win

  03-10-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  George Goubert gave Guernsey a first-half lead [BBC]Guernsey FC registered back-to-back wins for the first time since early August as they beat Horsham YM 5-0 in the Southern Combination Premier Division.The Green Lions impressed in the first half as Will Fazakerley headed an 11th-minute corner against the Horsham bar.George Goubert put them ahead seven minutes later with a precise low drive into the bottom corner while Jacques Cauvin struck the bar from a long range shot as Guernsey went into t
  
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• Report: Real Madrid To Disrupt Liverpool’s €70m Transfer Plan

  03-10-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Real Madrid To Disrupt Liverpool’s €70m Transfer PlanReal Madrid Threaten Liverpool’s Jarell Quansah Plan as Bayer Leverkusen Star Enters Transfer SpotlightThere is a particular kind of transfer story that reveals more than a chase for a gifted player. It illuminates succession planning, recruitment logic and the delicate tension between foresight and control. According to Bild, Real Madrid are now moving into that territory with Jarell Quansah, the Bayer Leverkusen defe
  
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• EFL: League One leaders Bradford ahead, Crewe lead Bristol Rovers 2-0

  03-10-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three League One games and seven League Two matches under wayJake Beesley heads League One leaders Bradford in front at Reading in first match since manager Graham Alexander's exitCrewe's Jack Lankester scores first-half double against Bristol RoversChesterfield score three times in eight minutes late on to secure 4-2 win against Tranmere in early kick-off EFL: League One leaders Bradford ahead, Crewe lead Bristol Rovers 2-0
  
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• Yeovil sign striker Dean on permanent deal

  03-10-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yeovil Town have signed striker Owen Dean from Farnham Town for an undisclosed fee on a deal until 2028.The 22-year-old has moved up a division to play at fifth-tier Yeovil who currently sit sixth and inside the play-off places of the National League.Dean scored 20 goals last season as Farnham achieved promotion to the National League South and started this campaign strongly in the sixth tier, scoring four times including in his final appearance for the club in last weekend's 3-2 victory over We
  
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• ‘Very good, very, very good’ – France manager Zinédine Zidane blown away by Liverpool defender Jérémy Jacquet

  03-10-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Very good, very, very good’ – France manager Zinédine Zidane blown away by Liverpool defender Jérémy JacquetHe is still only a rookie, but Jérémy Jacquet (21) already has all the makings of a star. Having already started against Belgium (0-1), the Frenchman was once again selected in the centre of Les Bleus’ defence this Friday for their home match against Italy (1-1), which counted towards the third matchday of the Nations League group
  
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• EFL: League One leaders Bradford in front, Crewe lead Bristol Rovers

  03-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three League One games and seven League Two matches under wayJake Beesley heads League One leaders Bradford in front at Reading in first match since manager Graham Alexander's exitCrewe's Jack Lankester scores in first minute against Bristol RoversChesterfield score three times in eight minutes late on to secure 4-2 win against Tranmere in early kick-off EFL: League One leaders Bradford in front, Crewe lead Bristol Rovers
  
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• Juventus prepare squad’s Italian revolution as targets identified

  03-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus prepare squad’s Italian revolution as targets identifiedSerie A side Juventus did improve in the Serie A after an initial roadblock in the campaign but they’re now looking to initiate an Italian revolution in the squad.Today, La Gazzetta dello Sportdelve deeper into the topic, revealing that the Bianconeri believe that going back to Italian roots will go a long way in shaping their future. They believe it will help them challenge for silverware, especially as Tottenham&rsquo
  
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• Forget Plan A or Plan B: Raphinha is making Barcelona’s Plan C look even better

  03-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forget Plan A or Plan B: Raphinha is making Barcelona’s Plan C look even betterBarcelona entered the season with a major question hanging over the centre-forward position: who would eventually replace Robert Lewandowski?Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez, Barcelona’s Plan A and Plan B, were among the names discussed as potential long-term answers. Both represented the kind of high-quality forwards Barcelona wanted to take over from the Polish striker and provide Hansi Flick wit
  
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• A season, not seven games, should define Mourinho’s Madrid

  03-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A season, not seven games, should define Mourinho’s MadridMarc Cucurella has urged patience with José Mourinho’s Real Madrid, saying the new project should be judged at the end of the campaign rather than after a difficult opening. ESPN report that Madrid have lost two of their first seven LaLiga matches, against Real Betis and Atlético Madrid, leaving them six points behind early leaders Barcelona.The Spain international acknowledged that Madrid’s start had not m
  
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• 😱 Scenes in Europe: stadium vandalised with graffiti and damage

  03-10-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Scenes in Europe: stadium vandalised with graffiti and damageThe stadium of Rayo Vallecano, a club in Spain’s first division, was vandalized with graffiti and damage just hours before a friendly match this Saturday (3).According to the Spanish press, radical supporters of the club itself broke into the stadium overnight and mainly attacked the social area and the VIP boxes.Rayo released images of the stadium and also reported thefts at the club headquarters.Currently eighth in La
  
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• 😱 In Europe, stadium vandalised with graffiti and damage

  03-10-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 In Europe, stadium vandalised with graffiti and damageRayo Vallecano’s stadium, home of the Spanish first-division club, was vandalized with graffiti and damage just hours before a match.According to the Spanish press, radical supporters of the club itself broke into the stadium during the early hours of the morning and mainly targeted the social area and the VIP boxes.Rayo released images of the stadium and also reported thefts at the club’s headquarters.Currently eighth i
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. starts for Brazil against India; Endrick on bench

  03-10-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. starts for Brazil against India; Endrick on benchCarlo Ancelotti has named his Brazil starting XI for the historic friendly against India, with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. leading the attack while Endrick begins the match on the bench.Brazil face India for the first time at senior international level, with Kolkata hosting the meeting. Ancelotti has opted for a blend of established stars and emerging talent as he continues to assess his squad.
  
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• EFL: Managerless League One leaders Bradford play Reading - updates of 10 games

  03-10-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three League One games and seven League Two matches begin at 15:00 BSTLeague One leaders Bradford play Reading in first match since manager Graham Alexander's exit to PrestonCheltenham and Bristol Rovers among clubs hoping to replace Barnet, who are not in action, at top of League TwoChesterfield score three times in eight minutes late on to secure 4-2 win against Tranmere in early kick-offSubstitute Josh Koroma's double helped send Spireites into League Two play-off spots EFL: Managerless Leagu
  
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• Joao Cancelo’s brother reveals family’s lifelong Barcelona connection: ‘Ever since we were little…’

  03-10-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Cancelo’s brother reveals family’s lifelong Barcelona connection: ‘Ever since we were little…’Joao Cancelo’s connection with Barcelona goes beyond football, according to his brother Pedro, who has revealed how the Portuguese defender’s love for the club has been part of their family life since childhood.Speaking to SPORT, Pedro discussed his relationship with the Barcelona defender, the difficulties their family has experienced and the influence Jo
  
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• Como’s Jacobo Ramon not keen on Real Madrid return amidst Arsenal interest

  03-10-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como’s Jacobo Ramon not keen on Real Madrid return amidst Arsenal interestAs reported by by Diario AS, Jacobo Ramón is not keen on returning to Real Madrid yet and will focus on getting minutes on the pitch, be it at Como or elsewhere.La Gazzetta dello Sport have further stated that the Nico Paz trick has worked for the Lariani again, with Cesc Fàbregas very happy with his progress.The 21-year old arrived at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia for €2.5 million, with Real Madrid havi
  
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• Football Icon Praises Young Liverpool Star

  03-10-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Icon Praises Young Liverpool StarJeremy Jacquet’s France Breakthrough Offers Liverpool Fresh EncouragementThere are defenders who survive at the top level, and there are defenders who seem to belong there from the moment they arrive. Jeremy Jacquet, still only 21, is beginning to give that second impression. In the space of one international week, the Liverpool centre-back has moved from intriguing newcomer to a player attracting admiration at the highest level, after another comp
  
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• 🔥Licina's future, Milan-Ayari, Inter-Richards, Roma-Endrick: today's news

  03-10-2026 15:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥Licina's future, Milan-Ayari, Inter-Richards, Roma-Endrick: today's newsFor Italy, it is already time to file away the draw against France and think about Monday evening’s clash in Bologna. The Azzurri are coming off a positive 1-1 draw on French soil and are preparing to face Turkey at the Dall’Ara. Meanwhile, Serie A clubs continue working to get ready for the tour de force awaiting them in the coming weeks, with new indications emerging both on the pitch and in the market
  
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• Referee selected for next Italy match against Turkey on October 5

  03-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Referee selected for next Italy match against Turkey on October 5Polish referee Szymon Marciniak has been selected as the referee for the upcoming Nations League match between Italy and Turkey on Monday, October 5.Marciniak to referee Italy vs. TurkeyItaly will host Turkey at the Dall’Ara in Bologna on Monday evening for their fourth and final Nations League match of the extra-long September-October international break.BURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Michael Kayode of Italy crosses the
  
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• Republic of Ireland news conference ends abruptly amid accusations

  03-10-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hallgrimsson's side face Israel in Serbia on Sunday after their 3-0 win over the same opposition last week [Getty Images]For more than 11 minutes of Saturday's pre-match news conference, Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson fielded questions centred on Sunday's Nations League Group B3 'home' game against Israel in Serbia.The Icelander revealed that Dara O'Shea - captain in place of the injured Nathan Collins - was not with the squad, as his wife was due to give birth. He may arrive ba
  
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• Key reason why Jacobo Ramon has ruled out Real Madrid return – report

  03-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key reason why Jacobo Ramon has ruled out Real Madrid return – reportReal Madrid have been considering whether to bring Jacobo Ramon back to the Santiago Bernabeu, but the Como defender has made it clear that regular playing time will be central to any decision over his future.Los Blancos are believed to have an €8-9 million buy-back option for the centre-back, giving the club a relatively stronger route to re-sign the player if they decide he fits their plans.For Ramon, however, retu
  
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• Former Real Madrid assistant coach praises Barcelona’s playing style: ‘Very difficult to control’

  03-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid assistant coach praises Barcelona’s playing style: ‘Very difficult to control’At this point in time, there are barely any clubs in world football that can claim to play a more attractive brand of the sport than Barcelona.While fans will understandably remain loyal to their clubs, there is simply no denying that Barcelona under Hansi Flick are playing football at their natural best, and that the joy it provides is immense.In that sense, several Real Madrid fai
  
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• 📋 Brazil XI named for friendly against India

  03-10-2026 15:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Brazil XI named for friendly against IndiaThe Brazil National Team takes the field this Saturday (3), at 11 a.m. (Brasília time), for a friendly against India.It will be the first time the senior national teams of Brazil and India face each other.The match will be played at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata and marks the end of the commitments of Carlo Ancelotti’s team during this FIFA window, following a draw (1-1) and a win (4-2) against Australia.On the other side, India&rsq
  
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• Roma to try for Real Madrid’s Endrick again in January

  03-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma to try for Real Madrid’s Endrick again in JanuaryAs reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma will try to bring Real Madrid starlet Endrick on loan in January.The Giallorossi had all but agreed a deal bring the 20-year-old to the Italian capital in summer, only for former boss José Mourinho to block the move at the last minute.Since then, Endrick has hardly played for Real Madrid, with Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti stating recently that not getting minutes could club football cou
  
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• Wealdstone sign Colchester's Oni on loan

  03-10-2026 14:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milton Oni has made one League appearance for Colchester United [Getty Images]Wealdstone have signed Colchester United midfielder Milton Oni on loan.The 20-year-old has joined the National League club initially for one month and could make his debut for the Stones in their match at Barrow on Saturday (15:00 BST).Oni came through Colchester's academy and made his debut as an 18-year-old in an EFL Cup tie against Reading in 2024.He has since made a total of seven first-team appearances and spent t
  
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• Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou will add only 6,000 new seats this season

  03-10-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou will add only 6,000 new seats this seasonBarcelona will see only a modest increase in the capacity of the Spotify Camp Nou this season, with the stadium expected to gain around 6,000 seats as the renovation continues.According to MARCA, licensing issues have prevented the club from opening a larger section of the renovated stadium. It is said that Barça had hoped to increase capacity more significantly, but the phased return to the stadium will rema
  
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• Are England fans allowed to attend the Nations League match in Croatia? (cloned)

  03-10-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s Nations League away fixture against Croatia is set to take place behind closed doors, as the host nation serves a two-game punishment stemming from crowd trouble last year. Croatia was hit with a substantial fine and ordered to play their subsequent home game behind closed doors, alongside their next away match without travelling fans. These sanctions followed incidents during their Nations League quarter-final against France last year.Following the Nations League draw in Brussel
  
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